Hakuna Matata Cabin: Hot Tub, 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore
About this cabin rental
Nestled in Black Hills National Forest, this 3-bed, 2-bath cabin is the ideal family getaway. Nearby attractions like Storybook Island, Dinosaur Park, and lakes will please the kids, while parents will love the proximity to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Enjoy hiking and rock climbing each summer. During the winter, the location is great for hunting and ice fishing or visiting the winter recreation areas to cruise the crisp ski slopes or the 350 miles of manicured snowmobile trails. -- THE PROPERTY -- 1,250 Sq Ft | Large Yard | Free WiFi Your family of outdoorsmen will love this ideally located South Dakota home—complete with every necessary comfort and plenty of at-home entertainment. Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Great Room: Sleeper Sofa (Best Suited for Children) OUTDOOR LIVING: Private hot tub, outdoor dining area, gas grill INDOOR LIVING: Open layout, fireplace, cable TV, dining table KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, dishware & flatware, cooking basics GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, central heating, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, laundry machines, hairdryer, Pack N Play, lockbox with key PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (3 vehicles) ADD'L ACCOMMODATIONS: Traveling with more than 8? Inquire about the additional vacation rental on-site that sleeps 4 adults (Listing #437279 on the Evolve site) * NOTE: Another separate vacation rental unit is on-site and that may be occupied by other travelers during your stay * -- THE LOCATION -- ATTRACTIONS: Mount Rushmore National Memorial (11.1 miles), Crazy Horse Memorial (14.2 miles), Reptile Gardens (16.5 miles), South Dakota Air and Space Museum (34.7 miles) OUTDOOR RECREATION: Black Hills National Park (surrounding), Black Elk Peak Trailhead (13.9 miles), Custer State Park Visitor Center (24.7 miles), Sheridan Land (4.5 miles), Pactola Lake (9.9 miles), Wind Cave National Park (35.9 miles), Petrified Forest of the Black Hills (38.3 miles), Badlands National Park (83.9 miles), FAMILY FUN: Storybook Island (23.2 miles), Dinosaur Park (23.2 miles), Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort (27.5 miles) WINTER RECREATION: Deer Mountain Ski Resort (38.5 miles), Terry Peak Ski Area (43.8 miles) AIRPORT: Rapid City Regional Airport (31.7 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 - Pet friendly with a fee (max 2 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: Another separate vacation rental unit is on-site and may be occupied by other travelers during your stay - NOTE: The sleeper sofa is best suited for children
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
££££
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(46 Reviews)
10.0
Great location just outside Hill City. Close to Custer State Park and hiking trails.
10.0
This cabin has it all, plus a hot tub! We had a wonderful quick trip to the hills. Close to everything you need, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Keystone, Deadwood and of course Hill City and Rapid City. The cabin itself was perfect for our family. It has all you need for cooking and beautiful spacious rooms for everyone. Really enjoyed the big screens in all rooms for the end of the day relaxing as well as the hot tub. With two bathrooms as well for getting ready for our days. Would definitely stay again!! Great for a family or to bring your friends! Thank you for our relaxing stay!!
10.0
We had an issue with the hot water heater, but Blanche was on top of it and got it fixed for us. She kept us updated on the repairs. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
First, let me start by saying communication with the host was excellent and their desire for our stay to be both memorable and of the highest quality began prior to our arrival. The location was exactly as described, well-appointed, and even decorated for the holidays. The property was very clean despite being pet-friendly; even though we had people with different allergies - no one was triggered! Thank you! Everything we could need was already there and they offered to get us anything missing after we communicated that we would be cooking for the holidays. While we did not take them up on that offer, it was a sign of their commitment that continued throughout our stay. The hot tub was amazing and the property was exactly what we needed for our family get-together. We truly enjoyed our stay, appreciate your commitment to the visitor's experience, and would definitely book this property again. Thank you!
5.0
This is a great vacation rental. It's very centralized to all the attractions. The house has everything you need: beach towels (for the hottub), crockpot, and extension cords. If they don't have what you need, Blanche was more than willing to find it for you. We saw deer every morning and evening. All 7 of us loved this house.
5.0
This property was great. Clean and well appointed. Location was perfect for my husband who spent a lot of time fishing at Pactola Lake and close to Custer State Park, Hill City and the town of Custer. Access to garage was helpful because it rained while we were there. Welcome text from Blanche (host) was much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again.
4.0
Nice place. Very pretty. The house was a little dark.
5.0
This home away from home was the perfect spot to catch up on some R&R after a long day exploring the Black Hills and Custer State Park. It is was very centrally located to be able to see everything we wanted to in the short time we were there. We would definitely stay there again, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect place to stay!
5.0
Very nice location, property was very clean, would definetely rent again.
5.0
It was really nice to have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The shower in the master was amazing and both bathrooms had 2 sinks which is really nice when sharing a bathroom. The host did a great job and was easy to contact with any questions or issues. When we discovered 2 of the TVs didn’t work, she came over and called Dish and reset them while we were out enjoying our day.
It was very easy access to Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park, which if you go, stop at the Visitor Center for helpful advice and take the Wildlife Loop to see lots of Buffalo and we saw lots of babies as well in April. Also take Needles Highway for beautiful views but be aware the tunnels on the highway or only 8 foot wide and 9 feet high.
5.0
Located in the perfect location. It’s close to everything. They are extremely nice and if we needed anything they responded quickly. Highly recommend this. We have Verizon and it worked fine. Tv worked fine too.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at the Hakuna Matata house. It's centrally located and easy to get to all the various towns and sites in the Black Hills. The kitchen is well stocked with the supplies needed to cook a meal at home if desired. We enjoyed the peaceful view while sipping our morning coffee.
The hosts touched base to make sure we got checked in ok and to ensure we had everything we needed. Much appreciated!
As mentioned in other reviews, the wifi connection is slow, especially when it's foggy and rainy or others are connected. Something to be aware of when booking your stay.
We'd definitely stay here again!!
5.0
We had a great time, house was perfect for our family. We loved the space, and ability to make our own meals. The hot tub was a highlight for our kids. Location was ideal, seemed to be close to everything we wanted to do. My 8 year old loved the prairie dogs and watching the horses!
5.0
Hakuna Matata Cabin was perfect for our family trip! We had 3 kids and 5 adults and the space worked great. Everything was clean and the location was very convenient. We brought our dog too and there was a nice road to walk her every day. Hot tub was an added bonus! Thanks for making our first trip to South Dakota one to remember!
5.0
We had a great time staying here for 4 nights while we explored the Black Hills. Five adults and a toddler. Comfortable beds, warm spa, great communication with owner. We had a great stay!!
5.0
Wonderful location. Close to everything. Great customer service. We had a few hiccups but I’m sure the blizzard / weather had something to do with most of it. We had phone service. We use Verizon. There were no issues there. Also there was tv service. Highly recommend.
5.0
This cabin was a perfect getaway with a couple of our friends and our families. Our host was wonderful and made our checkin process very easy. We will definitely be staying here again!
5.0
Perfectly located for a calm getaway. Not too far from Rapid City and extremely peaceful. I simply adored how well equipped this home was for our family (including our fur son). Will recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you for such a nice and uncomplicated stay!
5.0
Family of 4 plus dog. Great location for exploring black hills area. Well stocked, clean, super comfortable beds and true to description. Great communication. Experience lacked nothing!
5.0
Loved everything about this place. Will definitely stay here again.
5.0
Cabin was great and Blanche was super friendly and helpful!!
5.0
We had a wonderful time during our stay. The house was well maintained and clean. The beds were very comfy. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need. The wifi was great but the internet was spotty...but it didn't matter since we were on vacation and out enjoying all of the sites. The host responded to my texts/questions within minutes. The front yard was nice and big for my kids to run around. Three forks is centrally located and very close to all you'd want to explore. I'd would definitely stay at this property again!
5.0
Great central place to see all the sights. Plenty of room for 5 adults and children. Internet speed is a little slow if you plan working during your stay, just be prepared. Very relaxing, away from the crowd. It really is as nice as the pictures.
5.0
Getaway
The stay was great. Centrally located to many different places that you didn't have to drive an hour to. Also love that it was pet friendly! We will stay there again!!!!
5.0
Accommodations much like advertised.. beautiful location. Would definitely stay again
5.0
Old friend’s getaway
Accommodations much like advertised.. beautiful location. Would definitely stay again
5.0
The property was absolutely wonderful!! To start, this cabin area was very scenic in the Black Hills!! The location was only a couple minutes from Hill City and a short distance from tons of other attractions. This property was very well kept! The beds were comfortable, the couch was big and comfy and the hot tub was really nice! I loved how the road around this cabin was paved and private off the main road, which was so great for taking walks with the dogs! The yard was huge and was so great for the kids to play. Overall, we had an amazing stay here at this property and we will definitely be returning back to this cabin!!
3.0
Wonderful location and wonderful property but some issues. We loved the house itself and where it was located, and would gladly stay there again if it was not for the fact that the dish network was either unable to connect to responder or said that all three tuners were in use and we only had one TV on so I did not understand that. Tried Netflix and prime video but the Internet was slow and it kept buffering. We had planned to come back after a long day to kick back and watch TV, but that was not available which made it a bit boring. No DVD player either.
5.0
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Hakuna Matata! We soaked in the hot tub and the three bedrooms have us room to spread out. We had a little trouble checking in but the host went out of her way to make sure the issue was corrected and we were happy! Overall we would definitely stay again!
6.0
Wonderful location and wonderful property but some issues. We loved the house itself and where it was located, and would gladly stay there again if it was not for the fact that the dish network was either unable to connect to responder or said that all three tuners were in use and we only had one TV on so I did not understand that. Tried Netflix and prime video but the Internet was slow and it kept buffering. We had planned to come back after a long day to kick back and watch TV, but that was not available which made it a bit boring. No DVD player either.
3.0
Wonderful location and wonderful property but some issues
Wonderful location and wonderful property but some issues. We loved the house itself and where it was located, and would gladly stay there again if it was not for the fact that the dish network was either unable to connect to responder or said that all three tuners were in use and we only had one TV on so I did not understand that. Tried Netflix and prime video but the Internet was slow and it kept buffering. We had planned to come back after a long day to kick back and watch TV, but that was not available which made it a bit boring. No DVD player either.
5.0
Awesome Cabin and Amazing Location!!
The property was absolutely wonderful!! To start, this cabin area was very scenic in the Black Hills!! The location was only a couple minutes from Hill City and a short distance from tons of other attractions. This property was very well kept! The beds were comfortable, the couch was big and comfy and the hot tub was really nice! I loved how the road around this cabin was paved and private off the main road, which was so great for taking walks with the dogs! The yard was huge and was so great for the kids to play. Overall, we had an amazing stay here at this property and we will definitely be returning back to this cabin!!
5.0
Great stay, great location
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Hakuna Matata! We soaked in the hot tub and the three bedrooms have us room to spread out. We had a little trouble checking in but the host went out of her way to make sure the issue was corrected and we were happy! Overall we would definitely stay again!
5.0
Great location and a wonderful cabin! Both the kids, us and the dog felt at home. Easy driving distance to everything that the Blackhills has to offer. The cabin had everything we needed and the owner was very responsive when we had questions. We would definitely recommend this cabin and would stay here again!!
5.0
Approved by All!
Great location and a wonderful cabin! Both the kids, us and the dog felt at home. Easy driving distance to everything that the Blackhills has to offer. The cabin had everything we needed and the owner was very responsive when we had questions. We would definitely recommend this cabin and would stay here again!!
5.0
Nice house good location. Everything worked good and the house was clean.
5.0
We wanted a place close to hiking and snowshoe trails. This was perfect. The property is clean and the property manager is very accessible, if necessary.
5.0
Great Place to Stay!
Nice house good location. Everything worked good and the house was clean.
5.0
wkend away from MN cold
We wanted a place close to hiking and snowshoe trails. This was perfect. The property is clean and the property manager is very accessible, if necessary.
5.0
The deer were our ambassadors, sunrise and sunset. The fireplace was perfect for taking off the fall chill. Comfortable beds- slept great! Beautiful place- thanks for a great place to rest and relax!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in West Pennington?
The average price for a rental in West Pennington is £200 per night. This rental is £79 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hakuna Matata Cabin: Hot Tub, 11 Mi 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 Hakuna Matata Cabin: Hot Tub, 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Hakuna Matata Cabin: Hot Tub, 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, fireplace, and parking.
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