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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.

Escape to the tranquility of Yak Ridge where deer roam free under starry skies. Unwind by the campfire or cozy up by your cabin's fireplace.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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

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 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

  • 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
  • Cycling 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 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

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Exterior

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

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (113)
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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events. Only registered guests are permitted.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Rushmore Cave - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 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
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 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. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 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.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 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.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 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. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Cosmos Mystery Area and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Big Thunder Gold Mine and National Presidential Wax Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nichelle

Loved and needed this peace.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Sioux Falls, USA

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

Heather S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Loretta

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

Melodie G.

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

David H.

Rapid City Cabin
Great cabin, awesome location for access to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park. Private, quiet, clean. Excellent experience for my family of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Lesley B.

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

Kathy S.

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

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

Binhyen B.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Fun family vacation and a great place to stay!
Yak Ridge was a beautiful central location to all the attractions in the black hills! My sons had a blast riding their bikes and climbing the rock formation right out the front door. Large picnic tables, grill and fire pit made evenings easy and fun for dinner and smores . The welcome basket of fresh fruit, eggs and coffee was and unexpected but really nice surprise! Julie has done a great job supplying the cabins with everything you need to enjoy your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Elaine F.

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

Diane C., Sunny SoCa

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

Alicia C.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sandra

Maravillosa la recomiendo todo limpio y detallista amé ese lugar pase tres noches maravillosas el lugar perdecto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C., Montague, Michigan

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

Vickie G., South bend In

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.

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