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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).A favorite cabin for honeymoons and anniversaries Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
WiFi
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Mountain view

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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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  • Parking included
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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 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Mount Rushmore and 12.5 mi (20 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) - 31 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).A favorite cabin for honeymoons and anniversaries Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra

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. day.
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 3 (2 bedroom / 1 bath - sleeps up to 6) https://www.vrbo.com/741538
Cabin 4 (2 bedroom / 2 bathroom – sleeps up to 6) https://www.vrbo.com/1337653
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
This smoke-free cabin features snowboarding nearby, ecotours nearby, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include rock climbing nearby, cave exploring nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

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: No smoking permitted in the cabins or on property

Location highlights

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

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
  • 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: No pets permitted in cabins or on the 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: Only registered guests permitted 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 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

Custom Black Hills Minutes Mt Rushmore Mountain Setting 10 Acres

Custom Black Hills Minutes Mt Rushmore Mountain Setting 10 Acres

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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).A favorite cabin for honeymoons and anniversaries Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna F., Belleville, uSA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin in a beautiful setting. Extremely clean! Comfortable bed, great communication...every detail you could need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The whole experience was perfect. They made it as welcome for us as it could possibly be , even down to the deer coming to say good morning every morning. If you'd like some peace and quiet try Yak Ridge in the Black Hills.Todd and Cathy have definitely mastered the Hospitality business.
Great for the Rally. Get away from the crazy, gateway to the Black Hills, Needles, Rushmore...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol R., Holly Ridge, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved staying here! It was a nice, private, quiet cabin beautifully decorated. We enjoyed seeing deer on the property everyday The owner Todd was accessible and responded promptly to our questions. Check in was a breeze. They provided a container of snacks in the refrigerator along with a little gift package of shampoos, soaps, etc in the bathroom. The mattress on the bed was so comfortable that we plan on ordering the same one ourselves. Couldn't be happier with our choice. 5 stars without a doubt. I'd actually give it a 10 star rating if it was offered
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We stayed for 4 nights. The cabin was clean as a whistle with everything needed for cooking. It's a quiet location in the woods, and a super-convenient location. The owners are really attentive. We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet , cozy

Loved this little cabin, outdoor area and the quiet little space. Friendliness of host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Super cozy, great location, very clean, and property manager is excellent to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again! Utilize their website as it provides so many wonderful recommendations!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Yorktown Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary trip

We loved our stay. Location was convenient to everything we wanted to do in SD. We were only about an hour from Sturgis as well and spent a day at the rally. Overall, awesome cabin, great hosts, and fantastic location. We Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the Woods Near Rapid City

Yak Ridge Cabins are the perfect place to stay if you are looking to stay close to nature, but still have easy access to Rapid City, with all the amenities of home! The cabin is very well appointed with just about everything you might need. Hosts were amazing and it is evident how much they have invested in the property to ensure guests are comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor private fire pit and even cooked a little dinner out there one night. The location is so close to so many great attractions, making it the perfect home base for exploring western South Dakota. Thanks so much Todd & Cathy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin!

Highly recommend! We enjoyed the peaceful setting. The cabin is comfortable and cozy, everything just as listed. Nice porch area, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet

I LOVED the location of the cabin. In the woods and quiet but close to town. Close to our main attractions. The cabin was just the right size for myself and my 2 teenagers. The owner greeted us and was helpful with suggestions of what to see in the area. They even have firewood available on site to purchase. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D., Machesney Park

Liked: Cleanliness

Bucket List/Wedding Anniversary

My husband and were very happy with our choice to stay at this cabin. Beautiful cabin , excellent service, great location. Cabin set back off road so it was perfect. Great location for Mount Rushmore , Custer Park .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pump J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was perfect.

I can't stress this enough. Everything about the place was perfect. From location to amenities down to bedding was made this an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and Quiet

We were lucky enough to share in the peace and quiet that this little cabin provides. Even though there are a couple other cabins nearby, we never had anything more than the whisper of the wind in the trees, and the occasional rooster call. We loved every moment here and will be back sooner than I’m sure we both would have thought. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

Perfect !!! Our host thought of everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Enjoyed this lovely cabin and our South Dakota vacation! Location was great, close to attractions but we really enjoyed the privacy and being off the main road. Our cabin was amazing; clean and homey. There was even a lovely basket of goodies for us to enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Black Hills Getaway

Very cozy, well maintained, secluded and peaceful! Will certainly return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rushmore trip

Cute little cabin, clean, and easy. You can't hear road noise. Came with a little gift basket of snacks and fresh eggs, along with some travel size soap, shampoo, etc. I would definitely use one of those cabins again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthdays-Anniversary getaway

We spent a week at this cabin celebrating my wife’s and my birthdays and anniversary. It was perfect! The cabin amazing…very cosy. Great view and location. Welcomed with a gift basket of snacks and fresh eggs. There was also a gift bundle in the bathroom. Location was perfect. Got to visit all the major attractions in the area. Would definitely rent this cabin again. We would like to bring family members and rent a bigger cabin which they also have. We got to see wild deer and turkeys. There was also a resident squirrel that would visit on occasion. Would highly recommend renting these cabins.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E., Weatherford, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty Little Cabin in the Woods

A great property for two. It was immaculate and had everything that we needed for our three day stay. Very close to Rushmore, Custer and Keystone. Owner was very responsive. Could not have been better for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place.

Cabin was just how it looked online. It was charming and very cute. Location was perfect for a visit to Mt. Rushmore (10 minute drive.)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., Biglerville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great central location

We stayed for a week, it was a great central location to all the attractions. We did badlands, windcave, jewel cave, mt Rushmore, Custer, crazy horse, deadwood, spearfish canyon. After hiking and site seeing it was great to come back and relax on the porch or around the fire pit of this cozy little cabin . Everything was clean and well stocked and some great goodies from the owner. Only minor suggestion would be some more hangers for clothing. Also not quite as private as we like but definitely would stay again!! Didn’t hear the neighbors at all really! Saw deer and turkey nearly everyday from the cabin. We were very happy with this choice and would Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Exceeded our expectations, like a 5 star stay, (but on a 2 star budget) Perfect location, tucked away just off a main road, and only 20-30 minutes from everything anyone would want to experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

60 Birthday Wish

Visiting South Dakota was a dream of mine for years. The Black Hills Badlands area was the main goal. Man was it a spectacular choice. Staying at Yak Ridge was
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sturgis stay in South Dakota

The cabin was beautiful and very peaceful. Julie was johnny on the spot to answer any questions I had. The welcome basket and treats in the fridge were a welcome and thoughtful touch especially after a 10 hour trip. The only downside was having a motorcycle the gravel and hill that our cabin was on made trips in and out a bit treacherous at times. My suggestion would be to share with potential renters that information. Overall very good place to stay, especially for those that like a more private experience away from the hustle and bustle.