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Pactola Escape – Spacious Family Cabin Near Lake Pactola

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Exterior
Exterior
Main level living room
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Pactola Pines Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Pactola Point Swim Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheridan Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Pactola Escape – Spacious Family Cabin Near Lake Pactola



Welcome to Pactola Escape, a rustic and spacious cabin perfect for large families or groups. Nestled on Edelweiss Mountain just off Highway 385, this home offers a true Black Hills experience with Lake Pactola and the National Forest right nearby.

The cabin features 4 bedrooms + loft and 3 full bathrooms:

Main Level: Two bedrooms, each with a queen bed

Upper Level: One queen bedroom plus a loft with a double bed

Lower Level: One bedroom with a queen bed and two twin beds

Enjoy a large, comfortable living room with a beautiful fireplace, and a basement recreation area with a pool table and ping pong table—perfect for family fun. Step outside to explore 2 private acres surrounded by forest, scenic views, and frequent visits from local wildlife like deer and turkey.

Essentials & Amenities:

High-speed internet (limited cell service; Verizon works best)

Portable A/C unit on the main level

Parking for 4 vehicles and 1 trailer (up to 16 ft)

3 miles of gravel road to the home

With its central location, you’ll be within a 30-minute drive of top attractions including Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Deadwood, and Rapid City.

Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or quality time with family, Pactola Escape is the perfect Black Hills getaway.

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About the area

Rapid City

Rapid City is home to this cabin. 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 Mount Rushmore. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Pactola Pines Marina - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Pactola Point Swim Beach - 17 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Sheridan Lake - 18 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Sheridan Lake South - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Sheridan Lake North - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rimrock Happy Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Black Forest Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪No Bad Days Tap Wagon - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Circle B Ranch and Chuckwagon - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Big Poppa's Pizza - ‬37 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Steve C.

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

great location

amazing cabin and views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2025
Thank you for staying and taking the time to write a review
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice great view and experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2025
Thank you for staying
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry W.

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

Black Hills Trip

Overall, the accommodations were excellent. The location is quiet, comfortable and scenic. It’s location provides easy access to the attractions in the Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Great stay at a Great Cabin in the woods!

My extended family of 11 enjoyed this cabin very much for our 3 night stay. It was very spacious and accommodated all our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Kristen thank you for the review! Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Beautiful l!

Beautiful location, lovely deck with outdoor views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024
Thank you for staying
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret I.

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

Family ģet-together.

Loved the many bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Loved the separation of 3 floors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2023
Thank you for staying and taking time to give a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrin J.

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

Terrific cabin

We spent a week there in late July. Family of ten, ranging from age 12 to 72. Home was spacious enough to accommodate our group. Relaxing scenery. Centrally located to Black Hills destinations (Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood, etc.)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Thank you for staying! Glad you enjoyed the home and area.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely property with a lot of space. It is an adventure to drive up the mountain and find the place, but once you get there it's all good. It is an older home with older carpet and no air conditioning, but it was very clean and spacious and we had a lot of fun there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

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

Black Hills Blitz

Loved the property. Communcation very clear. Simple check out. We had three days of hiking, wildlife drives and fishing. Saw 250 bison at dusk. Teens loved wildlife. Fresh trout dinner was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
Thank you for staying and we are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK G.

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

Spacious, comfortable cabin in a somewhat remote location

Nine friends and family enjoyed our weekend at this spacious, 3-story cabin in the woods. Everything from booking to check-in to communication with Julie — went super smoothly. The only downside is a 3-mile long mountain gravel road to the cabin. Try to arrive before dark and preload the maps because you will likely have no phone service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2023
Thank you for staying and writing a review. It is definitely harder to find in the dark. I did mention that to you when you said you were arriving later. Thank you for letting others know though. That is helpful information. Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin G.

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

Had a Great trip

Despite a little hiccup with the hot water heater (which was taken care of quickly) our stay was great. would recommend this for a quite getaway up high on the mountain. there is adequate parking (we had an 18 foot trailer and three cars as well as six bikes) there is about 2-3 miles of gravel to get to the cabin and some steep hills, fine for most riders, but I would not take a first time rider here. Good communication with property manager. Have fun and enjoy the best of South Dakota.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2024
Thank you for the review You were amazingly patient with the situation with the hot water heater I wish more guests were like you and your group! Thank you also for taking such good care of the home
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Mount Rushmore

Just to far out, to hard to find, not udated, no internet, no dishwasher, had to drive the trash to the dumpster,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2021
Kathy sorry it did not meet your needs. The pictures show exactly what the home looks like on the inside and our listing does not have internet or dishwasher listed. The check in information does have the instructions where to take the trash and it does not state that we pick up the trash for you. Thank you for staying though.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Exactly as advertised

We had a really fun time at Pactola Escape! The property looks exactly like the pictures. Some reviews have complained that it is outdated, but that is obvious from all the photos. Everything was in perfect working order, it's just not a modern cabin. The property is really beautiful. We were there during 100 degree days and the portable AC units and ceiling fans did their jobs to keep the temperature comfortable. Julie is really easy to work with and responds quickly to messages. We had 4 kids with us and they enjoyed the basement with ping pong and movies. The cabin is pretty close to Lake Pactola and we spent most days there. It's a gorgeous lake. We would go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Thank you Thank you Thank you! We appreciate you mentioning the pictures are accurate when guest book. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

August stay

The home was well stocked and easy to enjoy.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Amazing stay

Other than a tricky driveway up the mountain, the cabin was absolutely perfect for our vacation needs. It was picturesque, clean and well stocked. The bedroom and living area were perfect for large groups. And the scenery was beautiful and peaceful. well worth the trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay on The Mountain. Everything was just as shown. Very very clean and well stocked in all . Very good experience! Thank you to management and property owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2021
Thank you for the review. We try to show the guests what they are getting when they arrive at the home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

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

Amazing

It was perfect! We were able to have peace and quite. Our phones did not always get reception but that was ok because we enjoyed family time and nature instead of our phones.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2021
Thank you Crystal for the review. Sometimes it is great to just unplug and enjoy family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal T.

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

Great family gathering place

The cabin is off the beaten path but was a wonderful place to stay for a large family group. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise U.

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

Great time

Kids loved the game room. Kitchen had everything you need. Could use a bit of updates. Beds could use new mattresses, but we had a wonderful time and deck was beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dianne F.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Our stay

Cabin is VERY outdated and has poor air circulation. Pretty sure everything is from the original build. For the price I would have expected better quality. Electrical outlets are old and don’t “hold” the power cords well at all. Definitely a ways up the mountain. But it suited our needs and was plenty big enough for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Daryl H.

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

Family vacation

Other than being a little further up the hill than we wanted, it was a great vacation. Outside wasn't very kid friendly for our age group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annalyn E.

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

My Dream Cabin

My family and I loved this cabin. It's surrounded by woods which what we wanted. The cabin is equipped with everything we need and very spacious for a family of 13. The pool table in the basement is a plus for teenagers to hang out. My favorite part of the cabin is the wrapped-around deck. Also, the manager is very helpful and always catered to our needs. It's my dream cabin getaway. Though we didn't like driving on the gravel road, we all had a wonderful time staying in this cozy place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane H.

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

Beautiful location

We loved the deck and the cabin had great spaces for our group of 4 couples. The cabin could use some updating, and the walls are really thin though. Basement smelled a little and there were some cobwebs in corners.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd Olson o.

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

Sturgis rally stay

Had a great stay. The property is located quite a ways up the mountain with a dirt road. We left our bikes at the base at the office lot and road back and forth up the hill in the truck. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell Z.

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

Great mid-week getaway

Great location secluded in the Black Hills. Close to Lake Pactola. Easy to access and no hassle at all. Just move in your clothes and food and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
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