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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 and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.

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2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

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

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About the area

Rapid City

With a stay at this cabin in Rapid City, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Cosmos Mystery Area. .This cabin is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Mount Rushmore and 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Custer State Park.
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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 - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 22 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Smokejumper Station - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stone Faces Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. 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 1 (2 bedroom / 1 bath - sleeps up to 6) https://www.vrbo.com/741537
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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Satellite programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cabin features books, games, and snowboarding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, ecotours nearby, and sledding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted in cabins or on property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking 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

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 10:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: Pets are NOT permitted in cabins or on property.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Well behaved children of all ages are welcome.

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 events. Only registered guests are permitted.
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

New Custom Black Hills Mount Rushmore Centrally Located Peaceful

New Custom Black Hills Mount Rushmore Centrally Located Peaceful

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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 and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location ideal. Private but accessible. Very well equipped cabin with such nice personal touches. The layout of Cabin 4 was perfect for two friends vacationing - a common area, and two very nice bedrooms with their own baths at opposite ends of the cabin. So well thought out! We would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt U.

Liked: Cleanliness
I wondered before we stayed here, how does someone keep a perfect score. Then we realized right away, cozy cabin, great amenities, very friendly hosts, etc.... The firepit with wood was a blast. It sits in the woods, yet you're right around the corner from Mt Rushmore, great hikes, restaurants, etc.... You will be very happy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail L., Hillsboro, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin, second time back in 3 months! Always clean, well maintained....owners are terrific! Thank you Todd and Cathy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice!

Very clean and well-stocked!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our family trip here. The location allowed us to visit many areas in the Black Hills and beyond. The host was kind and helpful. The setting was quiet and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail L., Hillsboro, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

A Hidden Gem!

Loved the floor plan of bathrooms and bedrooms on opposite sides. This cabin is charming, has thoughtful amenities for all your needs. Enjoyed the private firepit, grill, porch. The hosts left us gifts of cheese, snacks and wonderful toiletries. They thought of everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top notch

We enjoyed our stay at Yak very much. The split floor plan was ideal for our group. The welcome snack basket was a real treat. Everything about the YAK was top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Cabin Retreat

Either the best or 2nd best place we ever stayed at. Very clean. Cozy. Peaceful. Hosts were absolutely incredible. Enjoyed the care package of treats and coffee. Morning coffee on the patio listening to the wind blow through the trees or the evenings next to a fire looking at the stars….priceless. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

This is a great location to Rushmore area. The place was very clean, and left sweet treats for us in the fridge!! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W., Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cabin

This is one of our favorite VRBO stays. The cabins are ideally located, well stocked, clean and comfortable. Chris and Cathy were great hosts and provided lots of information about local sites. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Cabin in the Woods

Yak Ridge Cabins are in a central location, close to many activities and attractions in the Black Hills area. They are clean, cozy, and comfortable- the perfect spot to rest and rejuvenate during a vacation. My family highly recommends staying at Yak Ridge and we hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Very nice cabin, and great location. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C., Metairie, LA. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

The cabin was nice a cozy. Very comfortable. We were two couples and the cabin had two en-suite bedrooms so it was perfect. The host lives near the cabins and was always around and very friendly. Great location to visit Keystone, Nt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park. Keystone was 5 minutes away. Had a great visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location!

We loved everything about it! The owners go above and beyond!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amaizing location and cabin

They present a five star first rate accommodation Everything is perfect This cabin is a WOW WONDERFUL Owners really show pride in ownership and care about the Presentation that their cabins make We stayed in cabin 4 highly recommend staying here
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin!!

Beautiful cabin nestled in the Black Hills! Julie is an excellent host with lots of personal touches to the cabin. She even had a beautiful gift basket waiting for us in the fridge!! Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Smith stay

The cabin we stayed in was amazing. The furnishings, the atmosphere, and the amenities were the best we've seen in previous stays at other locations. The surrounding environment was peaceful, quiet, and had an abundance of wildlife. The hosts were readily available to answer any questions we had. We were able to tour the hosts' yak farm which was very interesting. We highly recommend staying at this property. Close to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, and surrounding communities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful place

Enjoyed being out in the woods for the peace and quiet. Went for the Bike Rally and enjoyed being away from all that but close to lots of sightseeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawn w., Truckee, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Rushmore

Nice time. Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and amenities

The location was central to everything we wanted to do in the Black Hills. There were so many extras at the cabin, from the welcome basket, to the yellow rubber ducky for the kids for bath time. Everything in the cabin had a purpose. We had an excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr.

This was one of the cleanest, quaint and homey cabins we’ve ever stayed! Close to Mt. Rushmore, and Custer State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yak Cabins

Great place. Perfect location for everything. We couldn't have been happier with our choice to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori O., Basehor

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin

We loved everything about this property. Secluded enough for privacy, but close drive to attractions. Very clean and comfortable. A gorgeous little get away! 5 minutes to Keystone and Mt. Rushmore. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Nice property. The other Cabins were a little closer than I thought but we went during off season so it was nice and quiet. The amenities were wonderful and really enjoyed the fresh eggs from the farm. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022