Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore!
This home is in the foothills of the beautiful Black Hills, where prairie meets mountains. We built it on a cliff, with a spectacular view of the valley below and the Black Hills. It has log siding, with subtle stone trim, and sits on 7+ acres, overlooking the beautiful Black Hills. Our home is licensed and inspected by the state of South Dakota as a legitimate vacation rental.
The wraparound porch invites quality time in the fresh air of the Hills with sunrise and sunset views.
While the mountain air cools the house comfortably, central air conditioning is available for those rare hot days; as well as a furnace, should the temp be just a bit too cool.
Offering 2 bedrooms, plus a loft this home provides plenty of personal and communal space for up to 6 folks. The full kitchen and laundry room round out the home. New carpet was installed in 2019. A garage is included for your vehicle, whether it's 4 wheeled or 2 with plenty of extra parking.
Our rate is based upon 4 occupants. Our fee for additional folks is $35 per person/night.
Property manager
Bob Shedeed
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.
Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.
Presidential Retreat Near Mt. Rushmore- This two-bedroom condo is your perfect home base for adventure and relaxation. Just minutes from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Sturgis, and the Badlands.
Presidential Retreat Near Mt. Rushmore- This two-bedroom condo is your perfect home base for adventure and relaxation. Just minutes from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Sturgis, and the Badlands.
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hermosa
Located in Hermosa, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. National Presidential Wax Museum and Rushmore Tramway Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Hermosa, SD
What's nearby
Rushmore Cave - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
Custer State Park - 21 min drive - 22.8 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 29 min drive - 28.1 km
Bear Country USA - 30 min drive - 34.5 km
Mount Rushmore - 37 min drive - 32.6 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Lintz Brothers Pizza - 4 min drive
Rockin R Saloon & Steakhouse - 4 min drive
Burrito X Press-O - 4 min drive
Lazy R Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Foothills Trading Post - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Comfy home with an Unrivaled View. Only 20 min from Mt. Rushmore! located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Rushmore Cave and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Custer State Park. Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Hart Ranch Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
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The hosts were amazing and so was the house and property. It was an excellent base for exploring all of the state and national parks in the area. It was perfect for our family.
Bob and Donna were amazing hosts. We enjoyed our “home away from home” greatly. It was beautiful, relaxing, and so close to everything we wanted to see and do. Definitely would love to go back someday!
What a spectacular week! This property is peaceful, charming, had everything we needed, as well as fabulous views! Bob, the host, is wonderful, engaging and always available via text or phone. The property is in a perfect location for easy access to all the great places to visit in the Black Hills. This is definitely a winner! We will be back!!
This was a great house for our week exploring the Black Hills area. Bob was there to greet us and show us the property which was stocked with everything we needed. The place was clean and you could see the care the owners put into it. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Bob was a great host. House has beautiful views. Very comfortable. Provided everything we needed. Satellite and WiFi. Great central location for Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Badlands.
We loved our stay at this great house in Hermosa. It had everything we needed and Bob is an excellent host. He made sure we had everything we needed. We even made friends with his horse Diamond.
The location is central to all the sights and activities in the area. We would stay here again!
The house is exactly as advertised. Bob is a true gentleman and great to hang out with. Diamond (the horse in the field) was the icing on the cake for my kids!!
Perfect place to stay. Not to far from rapid & all the things to do with young children. Our family enjoyed the view & the house was very well kept and had almost everything you needed. Bob the manager was super friendly checking on us and willing to help if ever needed.
We walked in and immediately felt at home. Everything was neat and clean, smelled fresh… I slept in the main floor bedroom, the bed was comfortable, just steps away from a full bath. The AC worked great, the house was nice and Cool… The host was there to greet us when we arrived and answered all of our questions. Would Highly Recommend this home, and will stay here again whenever we are in the area.
We had a wonderful trip! This place was the perfect spot for our family. We were able to see the sights (Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Sturgis, Badlands, Devil's Tower and everything in between) and spend some time relaxing before we headed home early in the morning. The home had everything we needed to make our own meals. Beds were clean and comfortable. Thank you for such a great experience!
Bob and Donna are very gracious hosts. The house has beautiful views from sunrise to sunset. It is a perfect base of operations for exploring the area.
The house is more spacious than we expected and is in a central location for Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, Rapid City, Custer State Park and Wind/Jewel Caves. Bob made sure we were settled in and made great suggestions for local dining & grocery shopping. Would absolutely stay here again with no reservation!
Diane D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
About the host
Hosted by Bob Shedeed
We owned a hardware store for 30 years in Nebraska and decided to retire to the beautiful South Dakota Black Hills. In 1983 we joined the National Senior Pro Rodeo Association. This organization gives you a second chance after the kids are gone and you have worked long enough. Bob accumulated several championships in the NSPRA - 3 in the All-Around, 4 in the Ribbon Roping, and 6 in the calf roping. In 2009 through 2012, he was the World Champion Header in the team roping competition in the 60 plus age group. We also traveled in Canada and received several titles there. Bob was inducted into the South Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Donna won the titles in Ribbon Roping with Bob - he catches the calf, she grabs the ribbon off the tail, and runs to the finish line. She's won 4 World championships in the All-Around, 3 World titles in Barrel Racing, and Frontier Champion team roping heeler in 2007. She's also inducted into the South Dakota Cowgirl Hall of Fame.
So, after 15 years in this home, we built a second home down the road, to be closer to our big barn and roping arena.
Why they chose this property
This home is in the foothills of the beautiful Black Hills, where prairie meets mountains. We built it on a cliff, with a spectacular view. It has log siding, with subtle stone trim, and sits on 7+ acres, overlooking the horse barn and pasture.
We are centrally located to all that is good in the Black Hills.
What makes this property unique
We built our place on a cliff, overlooking the southwest valley. This one-of-a-kind view includes pasture, hills, our roping arena, and the biggest, bluest sky imaginable.
Oh, and did we mention only 20 minutes from Mt. Rushmore and 15 from Custer State Park?!
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