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

Cottage in Hill City with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, books
Property grounds
In the heart of Hill City, surrounded by tall pines and nestled above the Historic 1880 Train Depot, Old Town Cottage offers a tranquil retreat. With its cozy living room with recliners and sofa, fully-furnished kitchen, gas fire pit for campfire evenings and double car garage available for guests' use.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

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,




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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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:
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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • Major Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1880 Train - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Twisted Pine Winery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Dakota State Railroad Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪1885 Steakhouse and saloon - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Town Cottage: Nestled on a forested hillside on the edge of Hill City located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Things That Rock, Sonja's, and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Twisted Pine Winery and Everything Prehistoric are also within 10 minutes.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place very clean. Had everything you needed. Had plenty of parking for two trailers garage was big enough for two side-by-side and a trike
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance M.

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

Old Town Cottage

This is our second time staying at the cottage. The owners updated the living room furniture and kitchen appliances which was a great improvement. The location to Hill City is great. The house is perfect for our needs. There is a detached 2 car garage that I was able to but my 2500 Chevy truck and motorcycle into. This is a huge plus for us with the weather that can pop up in the hills. We will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Beautiful area and beautiful property

Went on early season visit to Mount Rushmore and Custer state park. Beautiful area and we had the privilege of being first to stay at the property being renovated. Cottage was very nice and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendda D.

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

2024 vacation

Wonderful property, close to everything. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Great place

Definitely a thumbs up
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

South Dakota Gem

This cottage was wonderful! It was the perfect location with easy access to everything that we were doing during our four-night stay in South Dakota! We loved the back patio...my husband enjoyed reading there each evening. It was so quiet and peaceful! We were greeted by seven deer our first night when we returned to the cottage after dinner. We loved riding on the 1880's train and enjoyed the sound of the whistle blowing during our stay.So much attention to detail, and there wasn't one thing that we needed that wasn't available!! We had trouble getting the TV to work our first night, and the owner was so responsive to our text in resolving the issue...even though she was traveling! If we're ever in the area again, we would DEFINITELY stay here...without a doubt!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Cozy and comfy

We stayed for 3 nights. We enjoyed riding the 1880s train, visiting Mt Rushmore, and Custard, exploring Rushmore Cave, and walking around Hill City. We were very busy during the day, and it was nice to come home to our cozy and comfortable cabin. It was the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rusty M.

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

Exceptional

Absolutely Perfect for our needs!! Brought the Harleys out for a week of riding and the location was perfect! The garage and cabin both immaculate. In the middle of of everything we wanted to see. Cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Great home away from home

We stayed 4 nights at the Old Town Cottage and loved it! The location and yard are fantastic. Sitting on the back patio listening to the wind go through all the huge pine trees in the evening was relaxing. We didn't use the BBQ grill or fire pit, but it's nice to have that option. The cabin is cozy, comfortable, and relaxed. Spacious and a nice layout, comfortable beds and furniture. Kitchen stocked with everything you'd need for meals (which we did several nights because dining out twice a day was too costly -- a basic chicken sandwich at the Carver's cafe at Mt Rushmore was 15 as an example). Really liked the windows in the dining/kitchen area - which allowed you to see the hill covered in pine trees behind the cabin. While the cabin is right on the edge of downtown (and easy to find because it's near the 1880 train station), you didn't feel like you were 'in town' because the cabin is literally surrounded with pine trees and sits up on a hill side. The 2 car garage is nice if you've bringing bikes up to ride. This was our first stay in a home rental (always hotels before), and it was really awesome being able to park your car steps from the cabin door. The Old Town Cottage is a great place to stay if you want to be a short drive from Keystone, Sylvan Lake, Needles hwy, Mt Rushmore, and all other attractions in area. Even Rapid City is only 30 minutes away. The town grocery store (Krulls Grocery) is NICE and is just a couple of minutes from the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Nice

Had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis G.

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

Hill City Get a Way

Old Town Cottage was a wonderful place to stay. The cottage was spotless and very comfortable . The kitchen is well equipped and the beds are comfortable. We loved that it’s a very short walk into town where there were many nice places to eat. It’s centrally located in the Black Hills so Mt. Rushmore, Sylvan Lake State Park and many other popular activities are a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN C.

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

Great Location - Great Cottage

Hill City is a great "Heart of the Hills" location. The Old Town Cottage was in town but felt like out in the hills. Very good communications with property manager. Likely stay there on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Cabin on the Hill

Me, my husband and our two children stayed for 4 nights at this cozy cabin on the hill. Very enjoyable with deer right at your doorstep. The easy communication with the property management made it easy to obtain another propane tank and other amenities offered with our stay. Quick 5 minute walk to downtown Hill City, grocery store and restaurants. All around quiet and pleasant stay at the Cabin on the Hill. Thank you. Lisa K
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Wonderful

We enjoy our stay at Old Town Cottage. It was clean and comfortable. The property was in walking distance to town and on a quiet road. It was nice to have a garage. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Absolutely perfect

The perfect place to stay while exploring the Black Hills. We couldn't have asked for anything better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Centrally located to Everything!

Great property, clean and comfortable. Location in Hill City is in the middle of all the Western South Dakota attractions. Communication with Host was excellent. Would rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024