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Welcome to Goldfinch!

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Exterior
Room
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Hill City, SD
  • 1880 Train
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Needles Highway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to Goldfinch!

Welcome to Goldfinch in the heart of the Black Hills! Just out of Hill City. Located in the
popular High Country Ranch. Come enjoy some of the attractions that are close by including Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Popular Mickelson Trail is right out the front door. Wake up to the beautiful sunrises and enjoy the wildlife in the evenings. Relax in the hot tub after a long day of sightseeing.

Property manager

Michelle keranen
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hill City

Hill City is home to this cabin. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting.
Map
Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Needles Highway - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Black Hills National Forest - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 23 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hill City Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Goldfinch! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome to Goldfinch!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Goldfinch!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Goldfinch! located?

Situated in Hill City, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Wade's Gold Mill, Teddy Bear Town and Things That Rock. Sonja's and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauri L.

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

March 26-27 2025. Family Vacation

Traveling family of five (including 18 year old and grandparents in their 80s).Beautiful location- 3 miles from Hill City. Super close to Crazy Horse. House is minimal but very well equipped and very clean. We had a minor issue with the toilet in the first 10 minutes of our arrival and the home owner responded immediately with some instructions and had someone out to double check within hours. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzy G.

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

Mother's 80th Birthday

We loved being able to celebrate our mother's 80th birthday with family all together. We were able to stay together in a cabin that allowed us to eat together, sleep comfortably, play cards, and watch movies. An added plus was the outside environment. We were able to pet horses, sled and take walks! Peaceful. Pretty. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAWN C.

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

Wedding weekend

Great place for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Great location!

Great location to experience the Black Hills. Everyone loved the hot tub! Plenty of beds to accommodate our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Great Home Base for Visit

The location was great, very convenient to Mount Rushmore and tourist attractions near there. House was comfortable, pleasant and as described on the listing and properly ready for us. Just had a small issue which was very satisfactorily resolved. Communication with the host was excellent. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

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

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Worked perfectly for our family event
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

The cabin was clean, in a great location for sxs rides, close enough to town for necessities and overall a great stay! Easily accommodated our group of 4 adults and 5 kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Out of this world awesome !!!

It was over the top. More than what we expected. Extra beds and bedding and towels for all of us. Outstanding. The little kids ran up and down your hills beside the cabin and played hide and seek for hours Campfire and hot tub was enjoyed by all. Very quiet to sleep and everyone slept good in the beds. Very comfortable 👍💕 Totally fun and roomy for all of us and all ages
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Great Place

Booked this for the family and we had a great time. We made use of the fire pit, grill, and hot tub several times, definitely nice amenities on the property. My little niece loved walking over to watch the horses. The trail network that runs right in front of the place was awesome and well kept. The host was very communicative and helpful during our stay. A quick drive to downtown Hill City.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Couldn’t have been any better.

We had four couples staying together and it was the perfect place to give each couple their own space while allowing us to be together in the common areas. We will definately be staying there again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Great location

Located conveniently near major attractions. Came for ATV riding, lots of great trails near cabin. Very spacious cabin, would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

South Korea meets South Dakota

Our group consisted of two adult couples from Aberdeen SD along with five collegiate International Exchange Students from South Korea. We all loved the rural setting, the kids loved being able to walk out the front door and see the stars in the sky, and we also loved the short and easy drive into Hill City for supplies. Everyone we met in Hill City were extremely friendly, and we also enjoyed being able to hang out together and play games and have snacks and beverages. So much more convenient than a hotel! We had a great time overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

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

Great Location

Beautiful cabin in a great location. Communication was great! Cabin is stock with basic essentials. It snowed the day before we went there which made the scenery wonderful but then also covered the patio and driveway. We did have to wait a bit for that to get cleared but gentlemen came early evening and was pleasant. The cabin could use a deep clean and a few more dish towels and rags. Overall wonderful place! Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great Place for Family Getaway

We got there pretty late in the evening but had no problems getting in the door. Cabin had all the amenities we needed. I would recommend bringing a few more blankets if you have "blanket snobs" like my daughters who want their own fluffy blankets. The property was clean, quiet, and close to everything everyone wanted to see. We all went our own way during the day and then came back to the cabin at night. Can't wait to come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jackie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Quick 2 night trip for Fall Break. Perfect size for 3 families as far as bedrooms. Would have been nice to have a 3rd bath with basement bedroom. Needs new carpet and many light bulbs out but management agreed and said it’s in the plans. Very easy to communicate with. Bring your own firewood. It wasn’t clear to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

black hills classic motorcycle ride

It was a very nice place. Everyone like the accommodations. The only thing we could suggest would be to make the management more accessible. Maybe that was my fault, as my phone would not call the number listed on the "welcome/rules book", until I got set up with the wifi calling there. and then I did not try again. And there was no key code that we could find so locking the doors was not an option for us. Also a few more benches or stands in the room would be nice to set suitcases on. The availability for a quick phone contact with your guests would have made us more comfortable. But overall, it was very good, and we would come back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Michigan in the house!

Had a great 3 night stay at Goldfinch in Sept. 2023. It was very convenient for the four of us to have a "home base" while visiting all the local tourist attractions. The horses running each morning behind the house was great! The only issue for us was the second bathroom being upstairs, as it was not easy for some of us "seniors" to climb the steps. Other than that, it was great. Beautiful area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shellee H.

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

Side By Side Trip

Had plenty of room for parking and unloading our side by side vehicles. Living and kitchen area was smaller - worked just fine for our group because we were out on the trails all day. Enjoyed coming back and utilizing the hot tub. Would have been nice to have a bathroom downstairs . Area was nice and quiet - close to a lot of trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

June L.

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

Great cabin

Clean neighborhood with beautiful landscape for outdoor gathering. Great place for large gatherings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorene F.

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

Great Time in the Black Hills

This was the first time our adult kids got to meet each other. The setting was wonderful, close to so much to do. The house was set up so each family had their own space. We loved the hot tub, fire pit and the front porch. It allowed us to have a wonderful time, see and do lots of things in the Hills. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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