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Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills

Cabin in Hill City with kitchen

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rochford, SD
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
  • Place, The Black Hills
  • Place, Terry Peak Ski Area
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills

The cabin is nestled in the central Black Hills near the famous Moonshine Gulch Saloon. The cabin offers the quiet serene beauty of the Black Hills along with some of the most incredible rides or hikes imaginable just outside the back door. The cabin is 38 miles to Sturgis, 35 miles to Crazy Horse, 30 miles to Mt. Rushmore, 30 miles to Hill City, 25 miles to Deerfield Lake and 18 miles to Deadwood.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hill City

Hill City is home to this cabin. Homestake Gold Mine and 1880 Train are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Needles Highway.
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Rochford, SD

What's nearby

  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 36 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Black Hills National Forest - 37 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 47 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 47 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino - 48 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonshine Gulch Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Get the Scoop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Black Hills located?

Situated in Hill City, this cabin is within 20 miles (32 km) of George S. Mickelson Trail, Black Hills National Forest and Deer Mountain Ski Area. Historic Homestake Opera House and Black Hills Mining Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

brandy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and had everything that we needed for the time that we were there. The communication on accessing the unit was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location! Close to all major tourist attractions in the Black Hills. So welcoming, comfy, and beautiful scenery. My family and I absolutely loved staying here. Must try Moonlight Gulch Saloon right down the hill too, delicious burgers and fries! Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views are amazing, cabin was nice and cozy, will stay again, great way to disconnect from social media. Moonshine gulch, very nice also, only thing. Maybe new mattress, this old body hurts, hahaha.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie L.

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

Return guests

This is our second stay here. We love the view and the cabin is cozy. Our only complaint s are the ceiling fan in the living/dining room doesn't work and whoever had stayed there before us didn't wash the dishes very well. We washed most, if not all the dishes before we used them. We enjoyed seeing the deer including a couple babies.Even with those couple of issues, we would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry P.

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

Not what we expected…

Pros: Clean home, beautiful views, friendly localsCons: No cellular service or wi-fi unless you go to the bar, directions were challenging, no A/C, the shower was exceptionally small and the shower head was not the greatest, and parking was challenging as it is on a steep hillside. Landscaping on walkways was overgrown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

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

lovely cabin

Wonderful hideaway had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi M.

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

Black Hills Family Vacation

Our stay was relaxing. The cabin was a great home base for our adventures and the perfect place to relax when wanted a peaceful break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard G.

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

Quiet cozy and great views

Relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Everything we had hoped for.

This cabin is perfect. We loved staying there. Homey, comfy, comfortable. Loved sitting on the deck and seeing the beautiful scenery. Convenient to the different parks. We will definitely stay here again when we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

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

Great get away!

This place was a great getaway. The location was perfect! Had beautiful views and being without internet was refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The pictures of the cabin on VRBO were accurate. The cabin was clean and the view is beautiful. We enjoyed our stay.However, there are a few things that affected how I rated the property. 1. There is no internet or cellphone access. We were able to get access at the Moonshine Gulch Saloon and at the General Store, but we found out that was not available when the businesses were closing for the day. If someone wants to "unplug" from social media, they have the choice not to access the internet.2. The listing on VRBO states under Services and Conveniences there is a phone. There is no phone in the cabin. The welcome packet even has the cabin phone number marked out. We feel that is a safety issue. If there was a medical emergency in the evening, the closest phone is 1/4 mile away. If there was a family emergency at home, our family would not be able to contact us. 3. Both screen doors are in need of repair. We did not leave those doors open so we wouldn't get bugs into the cabin. Also, the ceiling fan above the dining room table did not work.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rox V.

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

Trip with Grandsons

We spent a few days in the black hills and loved the cabin! Every night we went to sleep with the sound of the stream and in the morning enjoyed the stream again with our coffee on the deck. The cabin was centrally located for everything to see and do on our list. Easy check in and check out, everything we needed to prepare meals, no complaints. We’d stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Cabin

A lovely cabin in a beautiful location. Very clean cabin that had everything we needed. We did not have running water the morning we left but overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Little piece of heaven

The cabin was hard to find, communication was difficult but it all worked out and was an amazing couple of days! Views are amazing, cabin was clean, area was so peaceful. Definitely worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alysson V.

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

Remote getaway

Quaint family cabin with a beautiful view in a remote location. We did a lot of site seeing so it was a bit of a drive to get back to the cabin but if you have time for the scenic drive it’s definitely worth the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Sturgeon Bay, USA

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

Love Love Love!

Great location to disconnect and enjoy nature! Perfect location if you are planning to do everything the Black Hills has to offer. 4x4 or AWD vehicle recommended for getting to property :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

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

Great time of the year

The last week of September was a great time to be in the Black Hills, leaves were changing and not much for crowds. This cabin is very centrally located to the many attractions in the area and we enjoyed the evenings at “home”. Around 6pm each evening one of the neighbors feeds the deer, the Moonshine Gulch Saloon is a fun place with very friendly folks. We enjoyed this trip very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mary B.

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

Black Hills Adventure

Chose the cabin for location, and peace and quiet. Now, the lack of WiFi and cell service wasn’t necessarily the biggest plus, we were not looking to be “off the grid”! The community of Rochford was amazing!! Very welcoming and helpful (alternate routes due to construction on 385.for example). A light above the staircase would be nice, but the full moon helped. Bottled water very nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

A break from life

The deeper you get into the hills, the more it gets ahold of you. Sitting on the deck on a fall morning drinking a cup of coffee while listening to the creek flow and watching deer play is the way life should be. No internet, and no cell phones makes this place even better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephany Z.

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

Beautiful hideaway

We fell in love with the cabin and the views. It was so peaceful and cozy. It was a perfect spot to recharge after our days of exploring the hills. Having my coffee on the deck while watching the sun rise and the deer graze was a favorite time of day for me. Our boys enjoyed the nearby walking trail and were so excited about the area that they did not once complain about not having internet. My husband and I hope to come back for our anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Peaceful stay

We enjoyed a peaceful stay. The cabin is comfortable and clean. There is no wifi, internet, cable or land line. Important if you need to conduct business or do research. Lots of travel brochures and maps were available in the cabin. The deer were right outside the cabin every day. This cabin is dead center of the black hills which allows access to every tourist destination.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn G.

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

Good

The cabin was great. Could use a few little changes like shower curtain made shower very dark and upstairs room had no curtains or blinds so it was very bright in the bedroom in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Better Than Expected

My family and I absolutely loved our time here. It is indeed centrally located in the Black Hills. Staying in Rochford allowed for easy travel to Rapid City, Deadwood, Spearfish, Mt. Rushmore, and Custer. It was a bit more remote than I had anticipated, but was just what we were looking for. It was wonderful to spend time with the children in an electronic free environment (there is local TV stations) and reconnect as a family. The rental is immaculate and well stocked. Clacie was so helpful in offering advice on shortcuts to the main roads. I would connect with him prior to travel. It made a real difference for us. Loved it, recommend it, would gladly stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

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