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Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City

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A rustic cabin with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tall pine trees.
A paved road leading to a cabin surrounded by dense forest.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a window with a lace curtain and a lamp on a side table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher.
A wooden house with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture, a grill, and a stone-tiled floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • Place, 1880 Train
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Twisted Pine Winery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hill City

With a stay at this cottage in Hill City, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Black Hills National Forest and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. .This cottage is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Mount Rushmore.
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What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Twisted Pine Winery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Everything Prehistoric - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ponderosa Restaurant & Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City

12441 Old Hill City Road, Hill City, SD 57745

We offer guests to be able to check in and check out without any person to person contact if you call us with the information needed to adhere to State lodging and Real Estate law. (Not all of your information is shared with us by VRBO).

Old Town Cottage, bordered by the Black Hills National Forest, is a cottage situated well above the Historic 1880 Train Depot and within walking distance to downtown Hill City, the Mickelson Trail, Spring Creek and Major Lake for trout fishing. Surrounded by tall pines, guests experience 'the feel of the forest with the convenience to the village'.

Old Town Cottage has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed. The bedrooms have solid wood flooring. We provide a folding single cot suitable for a child (under 90#). There is one bathroom with a tub and shower. The living room is furnished with a sofa with recliners, and a separate chair/recliner. Cable TV, AC unit in the living room. There is a fully furnished kitchen. A laundry pair is provided to ease your packing needs. (Guests furnish their own personal laundry soap.)
The cottage has a gas fire pit for "campfire" evening enjoyment. It also has a gas cooking grill, Guests can enjoy watching deer and turkey on the wooded lot behind the cottage!
The double car garage is available for our guests use.
Total square feet: 900 sq. ft.
NO PETS, NO SMOKING.
Please note that the photos you see featured on this web site are current and have not been digitally enhanced.
If the dates you desire are not available, consider our other cottage rental, adjacent to this one: VRBO listing # 255481,




Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features books, rock climbing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, water skiing nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Leave garage door opener in holder in the kitchen.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Maximum number of guests is 5 including children

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 5514

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best places I've stayed. Very comfortable. Kitchen had high quality items and everything we needed. Within walking distance to micalsen trail and shops and restaurants. Centrally located to visit all the different sites in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay here. Was a great location to all the attractions. Very clean and comfortable. Will stay again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Sherrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very pleasant place to stay. Had all the things we needed!! Very handy location too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett J.

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

Great location and great property

Perfect quiet place to stay for rally
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded but walkable to town
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia R.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Property was homey and managers were great to work with. Would highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Black Hills getaway

We had a fabulous stay in this cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and amazing location. Walkkng distance to a lot of places. Great communication with host and easy check in and out!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

daphne n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property with a secluded feel. About a 5 minute walk into town. Loved the outdoor seating with gas fireplace.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really quiet, private spot on the edge of town. Comfortable beds and living space, well stocked kitchen. Great communication with owner, would recommend to anyone interested in seeing Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Crystal D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage with great location

We enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage. Location was ideal!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam H.

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

Great place

Good spot to make bace camp
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Hill city stay

Really nice place to stay, enjoyed our trip very much. I would recommend this property to anyone. Perfect place to stay to see all the sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KA T.

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

Bestie Vacation

Perfect rental for 2 couples. Hostesses are phenomenal to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niki S.

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

Old town cottage

We had such a wonderful stay! Clean home, had all the necessities, great location! I would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Vacation getaway

This cottage was absolutely perfect for us. It was a perfect location for everything we wanted to see and everywhere we went.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Family vaca 2024

Nice property close to the fun spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verna B.

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

Old Town Cottage

The Old Town Cottage was very cozy and met all our needs. The location was excellent. I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

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

Great place to stay

Stayed for 1 week. Went utving everyday Awesome time in the mountains!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Clean and great location

Its nice to have solid beds and great pillows to get that much needed sleep. Everything went flawless and this is a great vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Nice

Had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Nice little getaway cabin. Communication with owner was excellent. Booking and check in were seamless!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louis C.

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

Hill City cabin

Cozy place with everything our family needed and excellent central location to all the black hills area has to offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Old town cottage

Loved the property!! Great location to everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Great stay

Overall great place. Worked well for us. The manager was easy to work with and responded quickly to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024