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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. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.

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A wooden cabin with a front porch, two windows, and a door. There are two Adirondack chairs and a bench outside.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.
A wooden building with a purple door and a hanging flower basket.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a cabinet with books.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Cosmos Mystery Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living/Dining Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.

Location! Location! Location! Yak Ridge Cabins are situated in a spectacular setting in the heart of the Black Hills with easy access to hundreds of Black Hills attractions and adventures.
This 2-bedroom / 1-bathroom custom cabin sleeps up to 6 and features upscale amenities for a comfortable stay in your home away from home. We pride ourselves in providing super clean and comfortable cabins in an ideal location. The cabin is a hidden treasure for you to enjoy.
The cabin offers a full kitchen and full bathroom (tub/shower), WiFi, heat/AC, campfire pit, electric range, microwave, coffee makers, toaster, cookware, dishware, glassware, utensils, satellite TV/DVD, all linens for beds, bath, and kitchen, propane grill, covered porch, outdoor seating, picnic table, and more. For your safety there are no steps or bunk beds. Prior to your arrival, you will receive a personal key code for contactless check-in to your cabin. Enjoy watching deer and turkey from your covered patio.
Verizon and ATT towers in the area provide for excellent cell service.
Enjoy mountain and meadow views, star-studded skies, and wildlife on this picturesque 10-acre property. Centrally located to major attractions and less than a mile from Highway 16, your stay at Yak Ridge provides the best of both worlds – easy access as well as peace and tranquility. Open year round and 5-star rated.
Major Black Hills attractions/communities near the cabin include: Mt Rushmore / Keystone (5 miles); Hill City (10 minutes), Rapid City (20 minutes), Crazy Horse, Custer, and Custer State Park (30 minutes), Jewell and Wind Cave National Parks (45 minutes) Deadwood and Spearfish (60 minutes), Badlands National Park (60 minutes), and Devil’s Tower National Monument (90 minutes).
Looking for additional nights or another cabin for family and friends? See details below to see our other three cabins. Copy and paste the links into your browser or enter the property idea into VRBO.
We look forward to having you stay at Yak Ridge!
Cabin 2 (studio w/ full kitchen and bathroom – sleep up to 2 adults and 2 young children) https://www.vrbo.com/713096
Cabin 3 (2 bedroom / 1 bath - sleeps up to 6) https://www.vrbo.com/741538
Cabin 4 (2 bedroom / 2 bathroom – sleeps up to 6) https://www.vrbo.com/1337653

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved children of all ages are welcome
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Events

No events allowed
No events. Only registered guests are permitted.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets are NOT permitted in the cabins or property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is NOT permitted in cabins or on property
To avoid cleaning fees, guests are required to leave their cabin essentially as they found it, empty trash, wash dishes, hang towels, and lock doors.
All guests expressly assume the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises and responsibility for charges to repair any damages made.
Guests that violate policies and house rules are subject to eviction, financial penalties, and no refund for any unused nights.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 741537vb
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
Note from host: No events. Only registered guests are permitted.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this cabin is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sylvan Lake. Cosmos Mystery Area and National Presidential Wax Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Cosmos Mystery Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 26 min drive - 39.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grapes & Grinds - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ridgeline Roadhouse - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra fees. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra fees. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Cosmos Mystery Area and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Big Thunder Gold Mine and National Presidential Wax Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Todd or Cathy

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Jim and Julie are your hosts. We are blessed to have lived in the Black Hills for nearly 30 years. We raised our two sons (now grown) in the the area and together have enjoyed hiking, biking, swimming, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, exploring, and so much more of what the Black Hills have to offer.
Jim and Julie have owned the property since 2014. The cabin was custom built in 2015.

Why they chose this property

The property is adjacent to thousands of acres of Forest Service land that provides hiking, biking, and climbing opportunities.

What makes this property unique

Yak Ridge offers easy access to hiking, biking, and climbing opportunities. Access to the Mickelson Trail is only a few miles away. Yak Ridge is the perfect spot for a family vacation or a romantic getaway.
Location! Location! Location! Yak Ridge Cabins are ideally situated in a spectacular setting with easy access to the countless attractions and adventures the Black Hills have to offer. We offer easy access to the best of the Black Hills - Mt Rushmore / Keystone (5 miles); Hill City (10 minutes), Rapid City (20 minutes), Custer and Custer State Park (30 minutes), Jewell and Wind Cave National Parks (45 minutes) Deadwood and Spearfish (60 minutes), Badlands National Park (60 minutes), and Devil’s Tower National Monument (90 minutes).
We are grateful that we are healthy and can provide visitors to the Black Hills a location that provides space to enjoy the great outdoors. We want to let you know that we are deeply committed to the safety of all who spend time at Yak Ridge.
We have always prided ourselves in the cleanliness of our cabins as evident by our guest reviews and our commitment to meeting and exceeding South Dakota Department of Health requirements. To that end, and in light of the ongoing pandemic, our enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols align with the CDC. We continue to monitor CDC guidelines so that we can make adjustments to our protocols as needed.
The Yak Ridge website includes details that we hope will help you in deciding whether Yak Ridge will be a good fit for your vacation needs during COVID.
Individually wrapped sets of slippers, hand sanitizer, tissues, and sanitizing wipes as well as local travel information and maps are provided.
Stay safe, stay well, and happy travels. We look forward to seeing you soon at Yak Ridge!
If you have specific questions or need additional details, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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