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Rustic Family Mountain Top Cabin! 360 degree “million dollar” Black Hills views!

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Smart TV, fireplace
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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, Major Lake Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Family Mountain Top Cabin! 360 degree “million dollar” Black Hills views!

Step back in time while staying at this hilltop property, 7Fr Ranch. See the sunrise and sunset, gaze at the stars and unparalleled mountain views. Hiking, trail riding, exploration all nearby. When making the scenic drive up to the top of the mountain, you’ll see whitetail deer and turkey, and escape from the hustle and bustle of modern day life. When you reach the peak at 5,550’, you’ll be in awe of the scenic vistas, refreshing air, and isolation. If you want to stay in touch, there is Starlink available.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Major Lake Park. Features include laundry facilities. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Civilian Conservation Corps Museum and 7 minutes from Stone Faces Winery
Rustic Family Mountain Top Cabin! 360 degree “million dollar” Black Hills views! offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hill City cabin.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
There is no need to lock any doors when you check out. Checkout is at 10am MST.
Please let us know if anything is broken or didn’t work.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Reviews

Rustic Family Mountain Top Cabin! 360 degree “million dollar” Black Hills views! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brieanne T.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views from the property were beautiful and there was plenty of space to take our dogs out for walks on the 10 acres, which was very peaceful and quiet. The daily visits from the whitetail deer were always welcome! The cabin itself is rustic, but a great location just outside of Hill City and easy access to the trail systems. This place was perfect for our family and dogs, we would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great week here! Jeff was awesome and the location could not have been better!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views and the privacy on this mountain top cabin were 5 star. We stayed as a family of four with our dog for 7 days. Town is a short drive down the mountain with shopping and restaurants close by. We visited several sites all within less then 2 hours from the cabin: Deadwood, Custer, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Badlands, Devils Tower, and rented a side by side one day. The Black Hills did not disappoint. I would have rated the cabin a five star had the beds and the couches had been a little more comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view is excellent. The silence is wonderful. The accommodation was perfect for all four of us. If you’re looking for a five star furnishings and cooking wares forget it. Everything works just perfectly. The environment makes everything enjoyable. I would stay here any time I would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Gorgeous property loved our stay here
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway!

My spouse and I stayed 4 nights in this fun, rustic cabin. It was the perfect place to bring our two dogs! There was plenty of space indoors and outdoors for them. We were surrounded by forest and a 360 degree view of the Black Hills! The king size bed was comfortable and the cabin looked even nicer than the pictures revealed. We definitely will come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Top

Private and quiet location on top of a mountain with awesome views. The cabin had everything we needed including WiFi.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This was our first family trip to the Black Hills. Our cabin offered a peaceful & scenic experience! Literally 360° of Amazing views! We even stayed an extra day! Jeff was so nice to talk to, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We first fell in love with this house from the pictures, but in reality the pictures just don't do it justice. From the first moment we pulled to the end of the long, winding road at the top of the hill, we knew this place was special. The view in any direction is breathtaking, and we spent a lot of time just outside on the property watching and exploring. The house itself is a great mix of old and new, with the newer half of the house giving you a more modern feel and the original half giving you that old-time cabin feel. The kitchen has everything you could need, as we cooked and ate most of our meals at the house. Location is very convenient to everything the Black Hills has to offer, but at the same time being way up at the top of the hill makes you feel worlds away. There is wifi and a satellite TV, but somehow I don't think we ever even turned it on (which says a lot with three kids in tow). Instead we just hung out and enjoyed all the property had to offer. This place was a hard one to leave. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home HQ for a touristy vacation

This property was chosen for its amenities, of course, but more so for the general privacy. It is indeed a rustic cabin on a hill top! Thanks to the tippy-top location it's never long between breezes which made for pleasant nights. This property was our HQ for destinations in and around Hill City. We could take our dogs with us or leave them there dependent on the day's shenanigans. The dogs did great on and off leash (they're city dogs so woods were new and exciting). The worst part was "Jeff." Jeff got into a habit of staring in the windows from the main stoop early in the mornings until our dogs would bark. Jeff didn't mind the barking, it just got us people up and we had to shoo his persistent rabbit hiney off the stoop. Jeff may live under the planks of the small porch on the original side of the cabin. We didn't light a fire but there were options to do so; we were cautious due to the high level dangers of forest fires during our visit. That and we usually made it back bone tired and didn’t want a fire. The amenities were great! Washer/dryer were solid; fridge/freezer good and cold; stove/oven small but in good order; internet is Starlink (I think) and made streaming easy; toilets are not compost-toilets but contemporary now; showers worked a-ok! My partner and I felt spoiled on our family vacation and are so thankful we found this exceptional site!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

I knew from the photos that the house was designed with lots of windows, and for obvious reasons. What surprised me was the wall hangings and decorations. Quite a collection. That and the 7 elk that welcomed me 5 min after arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away!

We enjoyed our stay immensely. It is definitely A rustic environment. My family and I enjoyed everything about the cabin, with the exception of the bathroom in the bedroom with the twin beds, that one needs a little bit of work. Our host was easy to get a hold of, accommodating and my family and I will definitely be back for another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

The location is outstanding. Far enough from town for peace and quiet, close enough for convenience. The cabin is well equipped for any need we had. The views are absolutely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Mountain location

The location and views are amazing. The only bathroom in one of the bedrooms is LESS than ideal for two couples. You really can’t call it a bathroom since only a curtain separates you from the beds. They may say sleeps 6 but only 2 twin beds and one King bed. A bit over priced for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Mountain Top Cabin

This is a truly charming "rustic" cabin with a flush toilet and streaming TV. It's very roomy and bright.. Morning sun filled the kitchen and other numerous east facing windows.The mountain top was very quiet with the exception of the wind whistling their the surrounding ponderosa forest. The view of the surrounding Black Hills is spectacular. My wife was delighted with its well appointed kitchen. Our leashed dog enjoyed exploring the surrounding woods. The drive up to the cabin is an adventure. The road up to the top is scenic but also steep at times and bumpy. An AWD/4WD vehicle is recommended. The toilet is located in the twin bed bedroom so a family visit would work much better than two couples. The other king size bed/bedroom is at the the other end of the cabin. A trip to the bathroom from that bedroom is nearly the length of the long cabin, but definitely not a deal breaker for us. We hope to come back and stay longer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

Liked: Cleanliness

King of the mountain!

Great rustic cabin with fantastic privacy and outstanding view of the Black Hills range! We had a doe and fawn to welcome us home each day . As we were leaving they watched us depart! A perfect ending to a great stay! Dale Spielman
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

all I can say is WOW

wow, what a view!! the cabin was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic family get away

Quiet mountain top views from all sides. Cabin offers a “olden days” experience for teenagers but with electricity, running water, and Wi-Fi. Bring some cards or a board game and reconnect. If your lucky “Buster” a large black dog will come up for a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H., Watertown South Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Everything was wonderful. Our family enjoyed every minute of the property. Views are amazing, and cabin is so cozy, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Wilderness Location

The property was at the top of a mountain in Hill City, SD. There is a wonderful view of the Black Hills from this property. Jeff & Lili made it very easy to access and its a fun place for the family to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cabin with breathtaking views

Beautiful cabin provided all basic necessitys we needed. Cabin had a 360 degree mountain views. Host communications were amazing. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect combination of rustic and modern lodging

This was the perfect combination of a very well kept property with good I termed and cell service coupled with an off the beaten path “wilderness” feel. The driveway is long and steep but easily passable even with a trailer. The views from literally the top of the mountain are stunning to say the least. Nice kitchen with plenty of places to hang out together or separate in the house. Located minutes from Hill City and about 25 miles from Rapid City, it’s easy to get around. Also located near the thousands of miles of Forrest road at ATV trails. The only thing to be aware of is the bathroom is in the second bedroom and has only a curtain for privacy so make sure you are very comfortable with the people you are staying with. We look forward to staying here on our next trip to the Black Hills!! We cannot recommend these hosts enough as their communication was the best we’ve ever had through Vrbo or other services that are similar.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great location with amazing views. Close to town but not too close. Very peaceful. Cabin was good. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023