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Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City

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2 stall garage available for all guests
Welcome to the Old Town Cottage!
As you can see, the cabin has nice privacy and a woodsy feel.
aerial view
Tub/shower combo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • 1880 Train
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Needles Highway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City

12441 Old Hill City Road, Hill City, SD 57745

We offer guests to be able to check in and check out without any person to person contact if you call us with the information needed to adhere to State lodging and Real Estate law. (Not all of your information is shared with us by VRBO).

Old Town Cottage, bordered by the Black Hills National Forest, is a cottage situated well above the Historic 1880 Train Depot and within walking distance to downtown Hill City, the Mickelson Trail, Spring Creek and Major Lake for trout fishing. Surrounded by tall pines, guests experience 'the feel of the forest with the convenience to the village'.

Old Town Cottage has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed. The bedrooms have solid wood flooring. We provide a folding single cot suitable for a child (under 90#). There is one bathroom with a tub and shower. The living room is furnished with a sofa with recliners, and a separate chair/recliner. Cable TV, AC unit in the living room. There is a fully furnished kitchen. A laundry pair is provided to ease your packing needs. (Guests furnish their own personal laundry soap.)
The cottage has a gas fire pit for "campfire" evening enjoyment. It also has a gas cooking grill, Guests can enjoy watching deer and turkey on the wooded lot behind the cottage!
The double car garage is available for our guests use.
Total square feet: 900 sq. ft.
NO PETS, NO SMOKING.
Please note that the photos you see featured on this web site are current and have not been digitally enhanced.
If the dates you desire are not available, consider our other cottage rental, adjacent to this one: VRBO listing # 255481,




Property manager

Kim or Marcia Benning
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Maximum number of guests is 5 including children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 5514

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this cottage is near theme parks and in the mountains. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Teddy Bear Town - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Needles Highway - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 18 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Silver Dollar Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hill City Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Teddy Bear Town, Things That Rock and Sonja's. Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Twisted Pine Winery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home away from home

We stayed 4 nights at the Old Town Cottage and loved it! The location and yard are fantastic. Sitting on the back patio listening to the wind go through all the huge pine trees in the evening was relaxing. We didn't use the BBQ grill or fire pit, but it's nice to have that option. The cabin is cozy, comfortable, and relaxed. Spacious and a nice layout, comfortable beds and furniture. Kitchen stocked with everything you'd need for meals (which we did several nights because dining out twice a day was too costly -- a basic chicken sandwich at the Carver's cafe at Mt Rushmore was 15 as an example). Really liked the windows in the dining/kitchen area - which allowed you to see the hill covered in pine trees behind the cabin. While the cabin is right on the edge of downtown (and easy to find because it's near the 1880 train station), you didn't feel like you were 'in town' because the cabin is literally surrounded with pine trees and sits up on a hill side. The 2 car garage is nice if you've bringing bikes up to ride. This was our first stay in a home rental (always hotels before), and it was really awesome being able to park your car steps from the cabin door. The Old Town Cottage is a great place to stay if you want to be a short drive from Keystone, Sylvan Lake, Needles hwy, Mt Rushmore, and all other attractions in area. Even Rapid City is only 30 minutes away. The town grocery store (Krulls Grocery) is NICE and is just a couple of minutes from the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Property was homey and managers were great to work with. Would highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location - Great Cottage

Hill City is a great "Heart of the Hills" location. The Old Town Cottage was in town but felt like out in the hills. Very good communications with property manager. Likely stay there on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on the Hill

Me, my husband and our two children stayed for 4 nights at this cozy cabin on the hill. Very enjoyable with deer right at your doorstep. The easy communication with the property management made it easy to obtain another propane tank and other amenities offered with our stay. Quick 5 minute walk to downtown Hill City, grocery store and restaurants. All around quiet and pleasant stay at the Cabin on the Hill. Thank you. Lisa K
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway

Nice little getaway cabin. Communication with owner was excellent. Booking and check in were seamless!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Good spot to make bace camp
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hill city stay

Really nice place to stay, enjoyed our trip very much. I would recommend this property to anyone. Perfect place to stay to see all the sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We enjoy our stay at Old Town Cottage. It was clean and comfortable. The property was in walking distance to town and on a quiet road. It was nice to have a garage. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

The perfect place to stay while exploring the Black Hills. We couldn't have asked for anything better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally located to Everything!

Great property, clean and comfortable. Location in Hill City is in the middle of all the Western South Dakota attractions. Communication with Host was excellent. Would rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Hosts

Very clean, comfy, and accommodating home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great property

Perfect quiet place to stay for rally
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Loved our stay. Fun location--kids loved watching train. You can walk to the city, yet secluded location. Laundry soap not provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short family vacation

Loved the location. Onnthe edge of town, yet it felt like we were in a remote location. The cabin was nice, and very comfortable. We will definately rent again if we come back to the Hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Overall great place. Worked well for us. The manager was easy to work with and responded quickly to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old town cottage

We had such a wonderful stay! Clean home, had all the necessities, great location! I would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan Marie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

Although we spent most of our time with family that live in Hill City, this cabin was the perfect place to retreat from the reunion! Comfortable bed, extremely clean and the location is absolutely perfect. Will definitely stay again when we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and great location

Its nice to have solid beds and great pillows to get that much needed sleep. Everything went flawless and this is a great vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2024 vacation

Wonderful property, close to everything. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vaca 2024

Nice property close to the fun spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hill City cabin

Cozy place with everything our family needed and excellent central location to all the black hills area has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfy

We stayed for 3 nights. We enjoyed riding the 1880s train, visiting Mt Rushmore, and Custard, exploring Rushmore Cave, and walking around Hill City. We were very busy during the day, and it was nice to come home to our cozy and comfortable cabin. It was the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Falyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Cottage Stay

It was a quaint little cottage with the perfect amount of space and amenities! The outdoor patio was perfect for unwinding! There were a few bugs outside, but the homeowner was so thoughtful she even provided bug spray!! Check in was flawless and simple and the host is absolutely top notch!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Conveniently Located Cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed the 6 days we stayed in the Old Town Cabin. Marcia, our host, was delightful and very accommodating and helped make our trip fun. She was extremely easy to communicate with and the cabin had all the little instructions we needed already at hand. The beds were comfortable and I loved being able to put my new car in the garage as there were some thunderstorms in the area and I appreciated not having to worry about hail. We hope to be able to repeat our stay in the future. It was a great visit!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area and beautiful property

Went on early season visit to Mount Rushmore and Custer state park. Beautiful area and we had the privilege of being first to stay at the property being renovated. Cottage was very nice and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kim or Marcia Benning

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We are Vacation Home and Cabin managers with Heart of the Hills Vacation Homes in Hill City. We own several of the cabins on our roster including this cabin and have 3 of our personally owned cabins listed with VRBO.

Why they chose this property

This property is located contingent to our personal home property and by buying it, we were able to protect our home land property from developers who would sub divide in to small tracts and lots of houses. We have preserved the forest within a town!

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