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In town home- above the 1880 train. Walk to Main St!— recently updated!

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A wooden cabin with a stone wall in front, surrounded by tall trees and a clear sky.
A two-story log cabin with a porch, satellite dish, and a small deck.
A wooden cabin with a staircase leading to a deck.
A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a view of trees and buildings in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near 1880 Train
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sonja's
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main floor

1 Queen Bed

Main floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

In town home- above the 1880 train. Walk to Main St!— recently updated!

Beautiful 2,000+ square foot vacation home located in Hill City. Walk to 1880 train, dinner or lunch at the Alpine Inn, or walk downtown to do some shopping. Mickelson Hiking/Biking Trail just steps from the house. House is located less than 25 miles from Rapid City. Within thirty minutes drive you can visit: Mount Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Hwy, Custer State Park, Lakes, Bear Country, Water Slide, golf courses and Children attraction: Storybook Island. House is approximately one hour from Sturgis/ Deadwood/ and the Badlands.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please text 605-646-5644 when you leave the property.
Please make sure television remote controls are placed under televisions.
Please start load of used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Do not move big furniture. Scratches floor, ruins carpet Make reservation for exact number of guests! Do not make reservation for 1 or 2 and bring 8.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 122983vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this holiday home is 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 Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Granite Sports and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sonja's - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 1880 Train - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Major Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In town home- above the 1880 train. Walk to Main St!— recently updated! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at In town home- above the 1880 train. Walk to Main St!— recently updated!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In town home- above the 1880 train. Walk to Main St!— recently updated!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In town home- above the 1880 train. Walk to Main St!— recently updated!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is In town home- above the 1880 train. Walk to Main St!— recently updated! located?

Situated in Hill City, this holiday home is steps away from Granite Sports, Everything Prehistoric and Twisted Pine Winery. Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Sonja's are just steps away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this property. It was clean, comfy and spacious for our two families to explore the area. We loved being so close to downtown Hill City and the train station!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james h.

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

Another wonderful stay.

This is our second stay at this location and it is still the best spot. Hill City has a lot to offer and is in the middle of everything to do in the Black Hills.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
Thank you! So happy to see you return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Another great stay!

Space, location and comfort: if you’re into these things, this rental works perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mic M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Only criticism is the lack of dressers in the bedroom areas downstairs.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

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

Great place right above the train!

Place was great, had everything we needed and very cool to watch and hear the train right out the front. Perfect central location to explore all of the Black Hills!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

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

Celebrate

We came to Hill City to celebrate our parents 50th wedding anniversary. The house had lots of room for us to relax and enjoy time with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

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

Motorcycle trip. Perfect location for riding the black hills

Property close to town, good location for riding motorcycles
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property — clean, spacious and a convenient location. We could easily walk to the grocery store or into downtown Hill City to enjoy the restaurants. The house has two huge gathering areas: a spacious living room on the first floor and a magnificent, huge sunroom on the second floor. We enjoyed watching the turkeys from the sunroom. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Hill City

We loved the home, I would definitely stay there again..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blaine E.

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

Hill City Cabin

Excellent cabin, perfectly located in the heart of the Black Hills and near downtown Hill City. Great sunroom looking at nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Hill city

Nice
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther B.

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

Wonderful house! Close to everything and so spacious for hanging out too. We loved the decks.

This property is beautiful! The house is well kept and super roomy. The beds were comfy. The kitchen was well equipped. It's a perfect location for cycling the Michelson Trail and visiting Custer State Park. We hated to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

Blackhills 2024

Nice location, great for a family of 6 adults and 2 infants
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Perfect for our SD Vacation

Location was perfect for the things we wanted to do. The house is spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The owner is friendly and responsive. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

k g.

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

Our trip

Wonderful house and fantastic location with a picture perfect view overlooking the 1880 train. Plenty of room for kids. Hill city is also welcoming with a good variety of shops and dining choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

We had an amazing time and Jill was great! Loved being able to walk to town, watch wild life and the convenience of being centrally located to Rapid City, Custer, Keystone, Deadwood and others. Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Wonderful!

We enjoyed staying here very much. Great location, lots of space, clean, and extremely comfortable. Everyone loved watching the 1880 train and deer traveling across the property. Thank you for the wonderful experience. We hope to stay again sometime.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thanks, Jen! The deer is our favorite part-- walking distance to downtown, but woodsy and private. We also have turkey strut by in the fall. I am glad you all had a nice stay and please do come back to the Hills!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was somewhat overgrown. When entering the house smelled musty as if it had been shut up for awhile.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlowe/Susan L.

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

perfect

Every thing was as said and will be back at same place again next year .. loved the house and the city !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your kind words! I hope you will visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

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

Wonderful house

The house has everything we needed for our family. We cooked every day and the kitchen had all the equipment we needed. Also used the Blackstone on the deck. We loved seeing and hearing the train. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

Renter

Liked the area and being close to downtown.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice!

Very nice cottage overlooking the 1880 train station. Watch the steam train get ready from the front porch. Wonderful central Black Hills location. Great host. Nice kitchen, living space, back inclosed porch, and decks.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2022
Thank you John for your kind words! I hope you will visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Family vacation

Very nice place in a quite area to relax. We spent time on the front porch watching the deer , and train come and go. We spent time in the back sunroom playing games as a family. The house has plenty of space for everyone. The home is centerly located to travel in any direction to various daily outings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

South Dakota tour

This property worked well for our first visit to South Dakota and all of its attractions. The location was convenient to reach the national parks, Custer state park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and the 1880's train which is right next door. The property is spacious and the owner was helpful in providing chairs to take to the buffalo roundup so that we did not have to pack and bring them. We appreciated the proximity to Main Street Hill City.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Great House and Location to See Black Hills

The house was in a great location - it is less than an hour from Custer, Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood, Wineries, etc,. Within walking distance of main area of Hill City, but far enough away to be quiet. The house was very nice and better than the pictures portray. Kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, and many supplies were provided. We spent much of our time on the front porch and front picnic table overlooking downtown, the train station, and the many deer that happen by. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your kind words Kevin! I hope you will visit us again!

About the host

Hosted by Linda Kramer

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Our family bought this house after Hurricane Katrina sent us north for a couple of years. We loved it, and decided to keep it for summers. We hope to someday move here permanently.

Why they chose this property

Proximity to downtown Hill City, but still feels woodsy.
We love the burgeoning arts scene in Hill City, as well as the small town feel. Swimming in the lakes, fishing, hiking and biking the trails are favorite summer past times.

What makes this property unique

This home has a great view of downtown, and yet deer walk by the window in the early morning and evening. We love the open great room, with the catwalk crossing overhead. We love that it is comfortable both for adults and children. The fireplace when it is cool/cold is lovely.

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