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Custom Black hills log cabin w/ views, secluded, 12 miles to MT Rushmore!

Vacation home in Hermosa with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books, stereo
Experience Black Hills beauty at this custom log home, where relaxation and adventure await. Soar to new heights in the 22 ft high vaulted ceilings, unwind on one of three viewing decks, or explore 12 acres of wildlife-filled surroundings. With free wireless internet, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62250 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Custom Black hills log cabin w/ views, secluded, 12 miles to MT Rushmore!

Beauty and adventure inside and out! This completely custom stunning log home was built with relaxation in mind. The home is cozy, yet very open. When here, you will find yourself at one with the beautiful Black Hills. Views of the badlands, thousands of ponderosa pines, along with frequent visits from wild turkey and deer make this property a nature lovers paradise! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath log home has 1 bedroom and relaxation areas on each level, 22 ft high soaring vaulted ceilings, views of the badlands (from 70 miles away!), free wireless internet, 2 smart TV's, fully equipped kitchen, Laundry, gas grill, plenty of parking, walkout lower level, 3 viewing decks and 12 acres to roam and take in all the wildlife!

This property is on approximately 4 miles of gravel roads. The roads are very well maintained by the county but it is gravel and in winter months a 4wd vehicle or decent snow tires are recommended.

Upon arrival you will instantly fall in love with your surroundings, which include: Beautiful natural landscaping, views, and thousands of ponderosa pines!

Once inside you'll love the openness of the soaring vaulted ceilings, attention to detail, rustic log interior, and oversized windows that allow tons of natural light to pour in. Hang out in the main floor family room where the amazing spacious structure of the home itself will amaze you.

You will most likely be spending most of your time outdoors and this home could not be better situated: Hermosa is a growing community offering a central location to all the area’s surrounding magnificent sites.  Once dubbed the ‘Hub to History and Adventure’, Hermosa serves as the eastern gateway to the beautiful Black Hills.  The property is located a mere 12 miles north east of the Custer State Park entrance and only 12 miles east of the historic Mt. Rushmore! In 60 minutes or less you could be driving through the Badland Lands National Park or it’s out skirting National Grass Lands, walking through Rushmore Cave, visiting Crazy Horse Monument, gazing at the abundant wildlife in the Black Hills, hunting for fossils or Fairburn agates, enjoying beautiful Sylvan Lake, indulging yourself in the rich history of the Native American Sioux Tribe, or enjoying a day of shopping in Keystone, Hill City, or Rapid City.

Additionally the property sits close to other major area attractions: 30 minutes to the following: Bear Country, Old McDonald's farm, Putt Putt golf, Reptile Gardens, and Black Elk peak. Easy access no matter where you want to go, scenic drives included.

In addition to being a central location, Hermosa also offers locally owned dining options; whether it’s one of many delicious specialty pizzas from the famous Lintz Brothers Pizza, burgers or chicken from Lazy R Bar & Grill, the daily lunch special at the Community Senior Center, or just a quick bite from the Flying J Truck Stop Deli. 

Master: (main floor): king bed
Bedroom 2: (lower level walkout): queen bed
Bedroom 3: (upper level balcony w/ View): queen bed
3 separate sitting/living areas on each floor
Fully stocked kitchen, just bring your own perishables
2 full bathrooms

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: 250.00 fee for smoking indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No hunting - Please do not hunt the wildlife on the property. They have come to trust us and our guests. Friends don't shoot friends!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids love it here! note: the hills are aggressive.

Events

No events allowed
No parties or events allowed in or on the property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
250.00 fee for smoking indoors.

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
Note from host: No parties or events allowed in or on the property
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, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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Hermosa, SD

What's nearby

  • Custer State Park - 20 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Rushmore Cave - 27 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 28 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 28 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Mount Rushmore - 35 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Pantry - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Rockin R Saloon & Steakhouse - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪State Game Lodge & Resort Custer - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Lintz Brothers Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Hermosa - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Black hills log cabin w/ views, secluded, 12 miles to MT Rushmore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom Black hills log cabin w/ views, secluded, 12 miles to MT Rushmore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Black hills log cabin w/ views, secluded, 12 miles to MT Rushmore!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom Black hills log cabin w/ views, secluded, 12 miles to MT Rushmore! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Custer State Park, Black Hills Playhouse, and Presidents Park. Big Thunder Gold Mine and Legion Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Custom Black hills log cabin w/ views, secluded, 12 miles to MT Rushmore! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ashley j.

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

Cozy and perfect location

We love our stay in the black hills. The place was clean and cozy. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Great Cabin!

We enjoyed our stay in this well maintained, clean cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

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

Beautiful cabin and location

We absolutely loved the location and beautiful drive to the cabin. We received check-in information ahead of time, so we had no problems getting into the cabin upon arrival. The cabin was very clean, and our group of 5 had plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen had everything that we needed, and we used the grill each evening. We also saw plenty of turkeys and deer each morning and evening. I highly recommend this location to everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Fantastic and serene

A wonderful hideaway in the Black Hills! Serene and calm in every way. Truly exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

The property was beautiful and very well maintained. The location was ideal for visiting all area attractions including Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and Custer State Park. It was excellent for star gazing, too. We also enjoyed the local wildlife while arriving back to the cabin each day. Outstanding experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Ultimate Blackhills Adventure

Beautiful clean cabin centrally located between Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, Badlands, and Custer State Park. There is few mile gravel road to the cabin in case you aren't used to that. Peaceful place, and I highly recommend. Our kids loved the loft!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Litchfield Park az

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

Living the Dream in South Dakota

More than we expected, Turkey, deer, great view. The property was quiet, relaxing and good proximity. The road is unpaved, but is as good as a paved road, well maintained. Nice having the living spaces, worked well for 2 families. My husband is a contractor and really appreciated the craftsmanship of the log cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

South Dakota Family Vacation

We had a wonderful experience with our stay. My wife and kids spent 4 nights here while vacationing in the Black Hills. Everything about the property was fantastic. The location was central to everything we wanted to visit. The cabin itself is wonderful. Plenty of space for the 4 of us, and turn-key from a check-in/check-out standpoint. The quiet more secluded location afforded us plenty of opportunities to see wildlife and the kids enjoyed hiking around exploring the property. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend to others looking for a home away from home while visiting the Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

All the way from New Jersey!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay in your beautiful home. Your place looks even better than the pics. The cabin was close to everything we wanted to do but, still secluded enough that we felt away from it all. We made breakfast every morning and dinners most evenings. The kitchen has it all. Don’t think twice about visiting this beautiful cabin! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

South Dakota Retreat

We stayed here for the week. It was quiet and had beautiful scenery. The kitchen items met our needs. Their only thing I would suggest is not to have flannel sheets in the middle of the summer. The house was very clean. It was a great place to come back to everyday after exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Family vacation to the Black Hills

Very cool place located in the heart of some great scenery. Centrally located making it easy to enjoy all the Black Hills has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester H.

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

Relaxing in the Blackhills

Our family visits the Blackhills at least every other year from Wisconsin. Normally we stay in hotels in Custer. This year we decided to try something new and looked at various VRBO options. My 15 year old son ultimately chose your property because, as he put it, "This one looks like South Dakota". Amazing choice. You have a beautiful property. The relaxation factor is immeasurable. Everything was clean, comfortable and well appointed. We had everything we needed for a perfect Blackhills vacation. Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful hub fir all of our Blackhills adventures!
I forgot to get pictures of the many deer and 2 fawns we saw from the deck.
Very peaceful morning coffee spot!
Amazing sunrises right out the window.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Beautiful home and location

We have made 8 trips since 1989 to the Black Hills and alwayscamped. This time we enjoyed the beautiful location, scenery, wildlife from our home in the hills. Everything was within close driving distance. Enjoyed a horse trail ride close by in the hills. We also enjoyed many sites, history, fishing, hiking.Our hosts were very helpful to answer our questions in a timely matter. We will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful location away from the busyness of city life. Our family soaked in the peacefulness of the back-country and the adventures of historic South Dakota!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Great Cabin

We stayed for 3 nights, the Cabin is everything as described and worthy of a 10/10. The location is great, 20 min the Rapid City, 20min to Keystone. 1.5hr to Badlands…1.5hr to Deadwood. Peaceful, quiet and just want we were looking for. The only thing I would ask more of would be blankets.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena W.

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

Thanks giving break..

Had a wonderful time… beautiful cabin and very quiet neighborhood exactly what we needed. (The cabin was spotless!) Thank you Michele and Cody.. Elena
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D.

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

Fall get away

This cabin was just beautiful. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Our kids are 13, 10, 8, and 7. They played all the games and loved watching the turkeys and deer. The beds were very comfortable. The hosts were quick to respond to my questions and very kind. The location was perfect for us, we had attractions to see in every direction. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Black Hills & Badlands

We loved your perfect cabin. Your location was perfect for everything we wanted to do. We also liked the quiet privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Perfect

The property was exactly as described. It fit our family perfectly and was close to everything we wanted to visit while in South Dakota. Very clean and an extremely easy check in!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas A.

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

Amazing place in the Black Hills!

Our family of five stayed here for a week while we toured the Black Hills and surrounding areas. This cabin had everything we needed and more! Plenty of space to sleep, relax, and all things needed to cook meals. We enjoyed watching the turkeys and deer come for the corn feeding in the mornings and the location of this home made it easy to do day trips to many different places. We had no issues during our stay and would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie M P.

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

Very nice

My grandchildren enjoyed watching for the wildlife. Very comfortable, quiet and clean. I enjoyed the peacefulness and watching my grandchildren explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Great Black Hills Cabin

Cabin had everything we needed to enjoy our trip to the Black Hills. Close to Custer, Keystone, and Rapid City. Lots of hiking trails nearby and the smell on the Ponderosa Pines each morning was priceless! Great Place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

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

South Dakota Trip

This was a great location to see the national parks and attractions in SD. The cabin was very clean and had everything that we needed to have a comfortable stay. We rally enjoyed the deer and the turkeys that came by. We would highly recommend this property to anyone lookng for upscale lodging in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Lovely cabin

This was a great cabin for our family vacation. It was perfect for our family of 6. Everyone enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie and Brian V.

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was just as posted. It was a great location for us to visit the Badlands, Black Hills, Custer, Crazy Horse, and Mt Rushmore. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024