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Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. WiFi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees.

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Beach nearby
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Cosmos Mystery Area
    1 min walk
  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center
    8 min drive
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine
    8 min drive
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    32 min drive

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Air conditioning
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Barbecue grill
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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (49)
The price is $115
per night
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2
Mountain Shadows #5 Custom Built Log Cabins In the Black Hills Of South Dakota

About the neighborhood

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 11 mi (17.7 km) from Black Hills National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Cosmos Mystery Area - 1 min walk
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 8 min drive
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 9 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 9 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old MacDonald's Farm - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Prairie Berry Winery - ‬10 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. WiFi. 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, fireplace, 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 4 (2 bedroom / 2 bathroom – sleeps up to 6) https://www.vrbo.com/1337653
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
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 manager

Todd or Cathy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

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

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
  • 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

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: 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 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

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Spectacular setting, amenities, and centrally located to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, and hiking. WiFi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT). Private campfire and fireplace. Off-season discounts. No extra fees. Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
I could write a book on all the positives of this property! It was just absolutely outstanding! It was perfect for a quick trip with family after meeting up with them in Denver. The attention to detail in how the cabin was built, the decorations, the furnishings, the trim. Just absolutely beautiful. I enjoyed the silence and the wildlife that came by. So much peace. If ever in South Dakota again I wouldn't even look at or consider another property and would just book at Yak Ridge. Thank you so much for making our little getaway that much more special. All four of us loved everything about the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay near Mt. Rushmore
Super cute cabin near Mt Rushmore/Keystone. Very neat and clean with lots of thoughtful amenities (toiletries/snacks). Only negative was there must be someone with a gun range on their property nearby and so it sounded like we were next to a military base all Saturday afternoon into late evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Couldn’t Be More Pleased…
…with the cabin, the location, the attention to detail; I could go on and on. The hosts, Todd and Cathy, left us a welcome basket full of snacks, juice and goodies as well as a cute gift bag of toiletries along with a rubber duckie! We felt very pampered. Todd went above and beyond, texting us when he discovered we’d left out thermos behind and offered to mail it to us. We were just blown away by his kindness. What a treat to spend a fun-filled long weekend in an adorable cabin and encounter such great people.to boot. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Cabin Retreat
We stayed in Cabin #3 at Yak Ridge and loved it! The cabin was very clean and there was a thoughtful welcome gift waiting in the fridge. It was quiet and peaceful, tucked in the side of the hill. Beautiful setting to enjoy our coffee in the morning. We appreciated how well the space was maximized in the cabin especially with two teenage boys. The kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed grilling out in the evenings after exploring the area during the day. The cabins are centrally located to many activities in the area including Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park. We highly recommend them to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cabin
We enjoyed our stay at Yak Ridge Cabins! The cabin was spotless and stocked with everything that we needed. Todd and Cathy were a text away when I had a question or a need. Reading on the front porch was a nice way to relax after morning hikes and sightseeing adventures! Peaceful and quiet for sleeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Binhyen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to Mt Rushmore
We enjoyed staying at Yah Ridge cabin. It was our family's spring break and the kids wanted to visit Mt Rushmore. We had a good time. We loved the welcome package inside the fridge. The cabin was very clean, and Wi-Fi worked well. the location is perfect; just 15 minutes to Mt Rushmore. Thanks to Julie for providing many important and helpful information about the area. You had made us feel safe and comfortable as you were always with us. Definitely 5 stars for this place. Tom & Yen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved and needed this peace.

10/10 Excellent

Diane C., Sunny SoCa

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt Welcome and at Home!
We spent a week in Cabin #3, a fabulous home away from home. When we arrived we were delighted to see a wonderful welcome gift in our fridge with yummy snacks, coffee and Fresh Eggs from the Farm! Each cabin is very private so you barely see your neighbors, also each cabin has parking next to it. Our cabin was spacious and we're happy we rented the 2 bedroom so we used the 2nd small bedroom for keeping our clothes and other things. The 2nd bedroom is a little small but would be good for a family as well. The kitchen had everything we needed, we cooked dinners every night. Nice full size fridge, stove/oven and microwave. Also a bbq on the front porch. The location is convenient to everything and not a far drive to Rapid City where there is a Safeway to stock up. There is a closer Market in nearby Hill City, bot a few things there - but we preferred the selection and prices at Safeway. It was so peaceful and lovely we took a couple of days to just stay and enjoy the gorgeous property. We were fortunate that Julie had time to schedule a farm tour for us and introduced us to their 2 Yaks and many chickens, such fun and we learned so much. Julie and Jim are wonderful hosts! Totally recommend staying in the lovely cabins and gorgeous property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway
We were really pleased with our cabin. Good location for getting to the parks and restaurants. Out of the way enough to feel like you are away from it all. Turkey and deer showed up everyday. Thank you for a pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
friends
It was an amazing place to stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great!
The stay was great. Everything was great. Tried once to email the owner and no response but it wasn’t a big deal it might have been the process instead of the owner not responding. The day before the stay she sent a phone number so I think she was very open to communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The cabin was easily accessible yet provided a beautiful respite from our busy day. It was nestled in the trees and quiet. There was a porch, flowers, and a fire pit which we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot in the Black Hills!
Perfect little spot in the middle of the Black Hills. Perfectly situated to get to all we saw and did. Lovely surprises at check in that made our stay even more pleasant. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and we will definitely be back
Lots of nearby places, super nice host , beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
En'Deer"ing!
Everything was very nice! We enjoyed our time! One morning I was greeted by 3 deer in front! We loved the area with lots to do! Memorable times!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Black Hills Experience
We are frequent visitors to the Black Hills and Custer State Park. Normally we bring our camper, but this year we elected to find a cabin and Julie’s Yak Ridge location couldn’t have been better. It was cozy, quiet, but yet close to all of the Black Hills adventures that we love. Check in was seamless and communication was always fast and detailed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Super close to everything….yet felt pretty secluded. Nice surprise left in refrigerator. Cabin had everything needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C., Montague, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect get away
We enjoyed our stay at Yak Ridge. Julie was a great host. The cabin was stock with special surprises and had everything we needed for a perfect getway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Sioux Falls, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and accomodations
My wife and I really enjoyed staying at Yak Ridge Cabins. The location was great for hikes in and near Custer State Park. The cabin had everything we needed. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie G., South bend In

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
We had a wonderful time. The cabin was very comfortable and clean and centrally located for all our activities. The area around the cabin was beautiful and restful. Our family will certainly will return and bring the rest of the family with us
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This location was great for our short stay to visit Mount Rushmore and Keystone. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melodie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Dakota Trip
Yak Ridge Cabin was so centrally located for all of our adventures in South Dakota. And Julie was an awesome host!!! The cabin was amazing!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

danielle c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This cabin was amazing! The area around it was so pretty and the cabin was so clean and cozy. It was close to everything but still felt secluded. We absolutely loved the cabin and can’t wait to go back. Julie was so kind. We were able to book a tour of her Yak farm which we also really enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this property to anyone planning a trip to the Black Hills. It is centrally located to anywhere you may want to visit. The cabin is very well appointed, clean, comfortable, and quiet. The goodies in the fridge were an added bonus and much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Everything about Yak Ridge was perfect. It’s minutes to a couple of hours driving distance to anything you could hope to do in the Black Hills. Julie is wonderfully responsive and has great recommendations for the area. The cabin is super clean and perfectly stocked with necessities. Julie also throws in a few special extras that we awesome. We highly recommend Yak Ridge to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022