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Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge.

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
6 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, Wade's Gold Mill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this lodge is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Wade's Gold Mill and 6 minutes from Museum @ Black Hills Institute. .This lodge is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Custer State Park and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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What's nearby

  • Wade's Gold Mill - 4 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 5 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Sonja's - 5 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • 1880 Train - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Smokejumper Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪1885 Steakhouse and saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge.

Welcome to the Mickelson Trail Lodge

Custom built lodge with 6 bedrooms, 6 1/2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, screened porch with 20’ cathedral ceiling. Log covered patio with mammoth wood burning fireplace, private swimming pool and gardens, and featuring a unique hot tub with spectacular views of the valley. (Hot Tubs are not available during the months of January & February).

The pool is open Memorial Weekend-Labor Day weekend. (weather permitting).

We only allow 1 dog per cabin. We don't allow any other type of animals. Dogs must be less than 20 lbs. Dogs must be on leash when walking around the property, please clean up after your dog as well! If there’s evidence of excessive dog hair in the cabin. There’ll be an additional $300 charge. Please bring a kennel for the dog, so they are not loose in the cabin. Dogs are not allowed on any type of furniture or bedding.

There is absolutely No smoking/Vaping anywhere in this cabin. If we find any trace of smoking/Vaping anywhere in the cabin, there will be a $300 fee.


Located in the Heart of the Hills, just minutes away from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, and all major Black Hills attractions.

We have 24 Hour Security Cameras on Property.

Disclaimer: Cell phone & Wi-Fi reception is very limited. Also, there is no washer/Dryer unit available at this cabin.

Western Sky Vacation Homes, LLC manages Mickelson Trail Lodge.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only!

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Family atmosphere: We maintain and enforce a 10 P.M. quiet time. We will not tolerate loud parties and music at any time of the day or night.
Hot Tub water is changed between stays. We ask please do not change the temperature on hot tub and/or adjust, remove the chemical floater. Thanks!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Check with Property Manager on pet policy..

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Notify us before booking

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only!

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Notify us before booking
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very peaceful and very clean. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matt was awesome to work with! Very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The lodge was great. The rooms were big and easily accommodated our party of five adult couples and five kids. The outdoor space was great! Used the fireplace and hot tub every night.Location is perfect for a stay in the Black Hills!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul V., Sioux Falls, SD

Liked: Cleanliness
Matt came over to welcome us shortly after we got into the house. He was very gracious and gave us a lot of good information. The unit was clean and spacious, and the location was very nice for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matt was great. He gave us a call the day before to check and see what time we would be getting in to make sure everything was ready at our arrival time. He was very quick to answer questions during our stay and was very professional and polite. You drive right up to the lodge and parking was plentiful, definitely enough for a group The fireplace was going and the house was warm when we walked in. Everything was super clean. Plenty of towels for each bathroom and separate ones for the pool/hot tub. Beds were of varying soft/med/hardness so we each chose one that worked for us. If we would have stayed li her we would have definitely utilized the kitchen and the grill outside. A few suggestions would be to have some bath sheets or beach sized towels for the hot tub/pool. Boyfriend is 6’5 and I’m almost 6foot and the towels were not large enough for us. It was fine but that would be appreciated. We didn’t see a hatchet for the wood, and didn’t know where to split the wood for the outdoor fireplace (note said not to split it on the fireplace but we didn’t see a stump or anything to place it on). Also we didn’t see any kindling, only quarters, but we might have missed it. Last suggesting would be to have an ottoman for the couch in the main living area for when you are watching TV. Other than that it was a great stay and we plan to come back with a big group of friends some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gena G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. We really enjoyed the place and the Black Hills. Would stay again if we gad the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dale S.

Everything was enjoyable for our stay. We could have had more silverware, washcloth and hand towel in the kitchen. Also some beach towels for the hot tub. It would have been nice to have a washer and dryer too.These are just some suggestions, overall it was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

Huge cabin! Downstairs: 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, another bathroom with shower/toilet/sink, another bathroom with toilet/sink. Fully equipped kitchen, living area, dining area, 2 large refrigerators, 2 microwaves. Upstairs: On the east side, 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. On the west side, 2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom with a tub and one sink. It’s plenty of room and privacy for our 8 people. Very large outdoor fireplace with seating and a hot tub. Also a propane grill with outdoor eating space, and a pool. Pros:- space, good parking, comfort, beautiful sunrises/sunsets, Star-gazing, quiet, 4 miles from Hill City/grocery, serene views of horses, no loud traffic, near Mt Rushmore/Crazy Horse/Needles Hwy/Custer State Park. Good access to host for needs. Cons:-daily problem with copious flies and other insects getting into the house through window cracks and opened doors. No washer/dryer. No cell service in the house with weak and unreliable WiFi. Overall, we loved being together, making our own meals, and tolerated the daily insect management. We probably would return if the proper repairs were made to keep out bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall we were well pleased. suggestions for improvement:1. Control the flies;2. Bedroom with slanted ceiling was difficult to avoid bumping head;3. Kitchen was small and lacked mixer and can opener;4. Keep 2 tables in large room downstairs for larger parties to dine;5. AC units were noisy and lit up room at night6. Better info re General Store - unaware of its presence until last dayAgain, overall experience was positive and exceeded our expectations. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in a wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here with my entire family for a little hills getaway. We loved the location. Tucked away outside of hill city, in a small development. There were horses running around in the area that the kids could feed and interact with. The bike trail is right on the property also. Huge grassy yard. Hot tub was nice. Pool was also nice. The house is huge. Lots of space for everyone and plenty of sleeping space
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the wood floors since I have allergies.Kitchen was small, but well equipped,so was the eating area. Needs a new can opener. Mattress in room #3 needs replacement. Our cycling group loved the outdoor patio areas, hot tub, and used all indoor spaces and bathrooms. Rode 50 miles of the Michaelson trail. Also loved strolling down the road to visit the mini horses, and burros.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janel O.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place and we even witnessed a wedding next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!! Had everything we needed. Great location and Matt was great to work with! We had a large group of 18 people. Woke up to horses each morning. Just missing a large indoor common area for everyone but the outdoor space was great with the fire!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We truly enjoyed our stay. We had plenty of room and truly enjoyed the poo, hot tub and outdoor fireplace. It was convenient located close to hill city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was great! A lot of rooms and beds for are 8 adults and 8 kids. Hot tub and pool were a hit! Hot tub not too hot. We had a super time there and would like to rent it again sometime. Beautiful quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

What a great place! Don’t hesitate! Super roomy - cleaning staff SO helpful & friendly - great location for all the things. We would 100% stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome House!

Check-in was easy. House was amazing and had everything we could have asked for (especially for the kids... they enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and games available). Matthew was great to work with and answered any questions we had in a timely manor! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th wedding anniversary

We celebrated our 50th anniversary with our family at this property. There were 17 of us and had plenty of room inside and a place to play games outside! Enjoyed the pool, hot tub and petting the horses close to the back yard! It was a quiet and spacious area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cabin! We will be back! Loved the pool, location, layout of the cabin! It was all great!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot for a Large Group

The property had more than enough room for our group of 8. The host was very friendly and helpful. Good location to access anything you want to see in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views

The property was very clean. The beds are awesome. The downfall is there’s no group seating overall we had a great time. The best part with the horses that ran by every morning.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance W., Abercrombie ND

Liked: Cleanliness

ATV Hill City Area

This was our groups second time visiting this rental and it has never disappointed. Great communication with renter, cabin was clean, plenty of parking for all our trucks & trailers, close proximity to many years worth of trails to ride. Thank you for renting this home for everyone to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025