Cabin w\/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!
About this cabin rental
Looking for the perfect South Dakota getaway? This 8-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental is big enough to host the whole crew. ‘Mountain Meadow Lodge’ sits on multiple acres in the National Forest, within 15 miles of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and hikes in the Black Hills. If you’re traveling during winter, cruise the slopes of Terry Peak or treat the kids to a visit to Storybook Island. When you’re sticking home, this escape boasts a deck with a hot tub and rustic-yet-modern interior! -- THE PROPERTY -- Private Seasonal Hot Tub (Closed May 15 through September 15, 2025) | Barbecue Grill | Washer & Dryer Gather your extended family and retreat to this expansive home—complete with plenty of at-home comforts, outdoor amenities, and proximity to the area’s top attractions. Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed | Bedroom 6: Queen Bed | Bedroom 7: Queen Bed | Bedroom 8: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Queen Beds OUTDOOR LIVING: Large deck, gas grill, yard INDOOR LIVING: 2 TVs (one w/ satellite), stone fireplace, 2 dining tables, multiple living spaces, foosball table KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, coffee maker, cooking basics, dishware & flatware GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning unit (loft), radiant heating, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, hair dryer, keyless entry PARKING: Gravel driveway (8 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- ATTRACTIONS: Crazy Horse Memorial (12.8 miles), Mount Rushmore National Memorial (15.3 miles), Reptile Gardens (22.6 miles), South Dakota Air and Space Museum (40.8 miles) OUTDOOR RECREATION: The Mickelson Trail (on-site), Black Hills National Park (surrounding), Black Elk Peak Trailhead (12.5 miles), Sylvan Lake (12.5 miles), Custer State Park Visitor Center (31.3 miles), Wind Cave National Park (34.5 miles), Petrified Forest of the Black Hills (44.4 miles), Badlands National Park (90.0 miles), hiking, snowmobiling, ATV trails, swimming, fishing, rock climbing, watercraft rentals FAMILY FUN: Storybook Island (29.4 miles), Dinosaur Park (29.4 miles), Flags & Wheels Indoor Racing (30.1 miles), Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort (33.6 miles) WINTER RECREATION: Terry Peak Ski Area (49.5 miles) AIRPORT: Rapid City Regional Airport (37.8 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property - NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: The private hot tub is seasonal and will be closed from May 15 through September 15, 2025
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(44 Reviews)
5.0
This property is ideally located for many of the Black Hills attractions and accomodating for large families and groups.
5.0
3 family from Casper wy and 3 families from Nebraska. Got together all immediate family. Like space and away from hustle and bustle. Bring our own food and enjoy family and games.
We had some issues and I will submit online. Great host guy that responded fast
5.0
Kitchen was well supplied with everything one would need. Beds were comfortable! Home was clean and well kept up! Enjoyed!
4.0
We had a 15 person family reunion. The house had lots of rooms and enough bathrooms. Unfortunately the hot tub was out of commission for our entire stay. We did have a plumbing problem and it was very promptly addressed. Lots of rooms for cars, and a driveway up to the back of the house to unload groceries/upper level suitcases was helpful. Kids loved the loft and the firepit for roasting marshmallows. Fun time was had by all.
5.0
Got married with all family under one roof. Every couple had their own bedroom and 2 couples to a bathroom. Woods well for family gatherings and on the trail system for side by side rides. Would recommend this to anyone.
3.0
I will start with it is a good setup and great location. However I was told the prior renters of the cabin left it a major mess. And they left the morning our stay was booked to start. The contact crew said sometimes they don’t have enough time to keep up the basic maintenance on the property because the quick turn around. The most unacceptable part was when we went to cook breakfast the first morning we went to grab a supplied pan to use and saw it was dirty, we moved it out of the way and found a deep pot full of old food that was left there. And when we opened the cupboards we found open and expired non refrigerated items. The house had odds and ends not working like it should, one of the down stairs doors said it was not working, one of the windows were broken to where it was a chore to get it closed after we opened it which had no note on it. All four bath room vents were covered in dirt, bathroom towel hangers were broken, storage wicker baskets were broke, the fridge was missing the face of the control panel, and the house had lights bulbs out. Also, a lot of the rooms had an odor to were we had to open the rooms to let fresh air in. The hot tub was beyond disgusting, and no matter how many times they cleaned it we weren’t able to us it. And when I reach out to the crew. It felt like I was getting the run around. I honestly think most my problems could be avoided by someone actually cleaning and not just changing the bedding.
And I have yet to hear anything back.
5.0
This cabin was perfect for our large group! Enough bedrooms and bathrooms and we never ran out of hot water! Enough parking for several trailers and vehicles. Close access to great trails! Highly recommend!
4.0
My family and I went for an immediate family belated Christmas gathering. There were 7 adults and 3 children in attendance. We loved the lay out and loved the space this home provided. I would recommend this space for those that have children all ranges of ages. The hot tub and comfortable features of being at “home” made it cozy. Parking is plentiful. The home wasn’t spotless but it also wasn’t filthy. It was more of what you would expect from a “lived in” home. But wouldn’t stop me from staying there again.
Also, the internet password was a little hard to find as the guest book has outdated information. But once the password was found all was well.
5.0
Great property close to Hill City. Amenities were great. Lay out of the house was perfect. No complaints.
4.0
May consider replacing a few beds with King beds
5.0
We have stayed at this cabin twice. It's great for large groups with plenty of parking for 8 trucks/trailers on site. The host was very polite and easy to work with.
4.0
This is our second year at this rental. We love the place. Only advice we would give is to have a second fridge with that big of a house and also all the pillows for each bedroom need to be replaced as they are all flat. :) Over all, we love it.
5.0
Enjoyed staying at the lodge in which we had everything we needed for a family reunion. Great location near Mount Rushmore.
5.0
An excellent cabin would recommend to a group located in a beautiful area of the Black Hills close to a lot of attractions. Will definately use again in the future.
5.0
Great place to stay!
4.0
👍🏻
5.0
A wonderful home
I rent a home somewhere every summer for my children and grandchildren. This is one of the nicest homes we have stayed in. I loved the layout of the house. It was well supplied with the basics and very comfortable. I had a couple of small issues/ questions and the manager responded immediately. We had a great time!
5.0
The house is in a great location. We had 18 people, a one year old to over 65 years old. So much room to play, sleep and eat! There was a bathroom between every 2 bedrooms! It was hard to leave, so much fun!
5.0
Lovely setting, enviable home
Our group of 13 were enchanted by this rustic property. There was plenty of room for everyone and the location is very convenient to area sites and charming downtown.
5.0
Great place in a great location.
Close to anything you want to see in the black hills. Very clean and plenty of room with 8 bedrooms and a loft.
5.0
A great place to come back to after a day in the Hills
The house is in a great location. We had 18 people, a one year old to over 65 years old. So much room to play, sleep and eat! There was a bathroom between every 2 bedrooms! It was hard to leave, so much fun!
5.0
No problems but the two sliding glass doors in the basement were very hard to open
4.0
Liked the house and great location. Hot tub was a little gross but usable. Only thing not happy with was the spiders in the house 3 of the kids got attacked pretty good. But other then thar very good place
5.0
Kiefer stay
No problems but the two sliding glass doors in the basement were very hard to open
5.0
Great place to stay with a large group.
4.0
Good house for the whole family and not far from town
Liked the house and great location. Hot tub was a little gross but usable. Only thing not happy with was the spiders in the house 3 of the kids got attacked pretty good. But other then thar very good place
5.0
Great Location
Great place to stay with a large group.
5.0
Our family was blessed to stay on this beautiful property for a long weekend. Our group was 16 and there was plenty of room for sleeping, cooking, games and fun. So much better than a hotel!
5.0
Great Experience
Our family was blessed to stay on this beautiful property for a long weekend. Our group was 16 and there was plenty of room for sleeping, cooking, games and fun. So much better than a hotel!
5.0
Overall our stay was great ! Is close to walking trails and is a peaceful setting. A little attention is needed to Utensils and toaster should be upgraded like the pizza cutter doesn’t cut the corkscrew doesn’t screw toaster is missing handle. Mattress’s have reached there end of life in the lower level. Overall I’d give it a 5 star ! Thanks for making our Christmas great!!!!
5.0
Bedrooms and bathrooms with the loft sleeps a large group. Only negative was lack of living space for a large group. We made it work and truly enjoyed our stay. We are a outdoors group so we found several sledding hills close by to enjoy. Took our grandkids to see My. Rushmore and other attractions. Very close to many things. It fit our needs and expectations.
5.0
Great place to spend with Family
Overall our stay was great ! Is close to walking trails and is a peaceful setting. A little attention is needed to Utensils and toaster should be upgraded like the pizza cutter doesn’t cut the corkscrew doesn’t screw toaster is missing handle. Mattress’s have reached there end of life in the lower level. Overall I’d give it a 5 star ! Thanks for making our Christmas great!!!!
5.0
Christmas 2021
Bedrooms and bathrooms with the loft sleeps a large group. Only negative was lack of living space for a large group. We made it work and truly enjoyed our stay. We are a outdoors group so we found several sledding hills close by to enjoy. Took our grandkids to see My. Rushmore and other attractions. Very close to many things. It fit our needs and expectations.
4.0
We chose this property because of its size and location. We have a large family of 4 generations. It was nice to have a place away from home to go that we all could fit. We had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. The rental had bedrooms for everyone plus the loft for teenagers and basement sitting room for additional playing. The outdoor area was spacious for playing football and some even enjoyed the creek that runs in front of property as well as hiking in the BHNF behind the property. We had a couple minor issues and property manager was wonderful to deal with. We’ll definitely stay again if the occasion arises.
4.0
Wonderful Holiday
We chose this property because of its size and location. We have a large family of 4 generations. It was nice to have a place away from home to go that we all could fit. We had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. The rental had bedrooms for everyone plus the loft for teenagers and basement sitting room for additional playing. The outdoor area was spacious for playing football and some even enjoyed the creek that runs in front of property as well as hiking in the BHNF behind the property. We had a couple minor issues and property manager was wonderful to deal with. We’ll definitely stay again if the occasion arises.
5.0
Most enjoyable.
The only issue was the inside of the shower curtain on the bathroom I used (main floor on the left) was slimy. I didn't ask the others about theirs.
5.0
Vacation
Most enjoyable.
The only issue was the inside of the shower curtain on the bathroom I used (main floor on the left) was slimy. I didn't ask the others about theirs.
5.0
Absolutely beautiful cabin! Owners thought of every little detail that most travelers forget! Beautifully decorated, clean throughout and in a great location! When I come to S.D. again this is where we will try to stay!
5.0
Mansion in the Hills
Absolutely beautiful cabin! Owners thought of every little detail that most travelers forget! Beautifully decorated, clean throughout and in a great location! When I come to S.D. again this is where we will try to stay!
4.0
Cabin was good size and worked exactly for what we needed. It could use a few minor upgrades pots and pans in the grill was a disaster. All in all it was a great vacation and I would stay there again location was perfect. For what we needed.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in West Pennington?
The average price for a rental in West Pennington is $348 per night. This rental is $939 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cabin w\/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cabin w\/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cabin w\/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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