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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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Studio

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

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

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, 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. day.
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 3 (2 bedroom / 1 bath - sleeps up to 6) https://www.vrbo.com/741538
Cabin 4 (2 bedroom / 2 bathroom – sleeps up to 6) https://www.vrbo.com/1337653

Property manager

Todd or Cathy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved children of all ages are welcome
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Events

No events allowed
Only registered guests permitted on the property
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets permitted in cabins or on the property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking permitted in the cabins or on property
To avoid cleaning fees, guests are required to leave their cabin essentially as they found it, empty trash, wash dishes, hang towels, and lock doors.
All guests expressly assume the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises and responsibility for charges to repair any damages made.
Guests that violate policies and house rules are subject to eviction, financial penalties, and no refund for any unused nights.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only registered guests permitted on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this cabin is in a rural area and near the beach. 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 Mount Rushmore and Black Hills National Forest. Cosmos Mystery Area and National Presidential Wax Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Rushmore Cave - 17 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 31 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. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT).A favorite cabin for honeymoons and anniversaries Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra 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. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT).A favorite cabin for honeymoons and anniversaries Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra?

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. Wi-Fi. Excellent cell service (Verizon & ATT).A favorite cabin for honeymoons and anniversaries Private campfire. Off-season discounts. No extra?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 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 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

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

Quiet , cozy

Loved this little cabin, outdoor area and the quiet little space. Friendliness of host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Wonderful!

Super cozy, great location, very clean, and property manager is excellent to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again! Utilize their website as it provides so many wonderful recommendations!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Anniversary trip

We loved our stay. Location was convenient to everything we wanted to do in SD. We were only about an hour from Sturgis as well and spent a day at the rally. Overall, awesome cabin, great hosts, and fantastic location. We Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Cabin in the Woods Near Rapid City

Yak Ridge Cabins are the perfect place to stay if you are looking to stay close to nature, but still have easy access to Rapid City, with all the amenities of home! The cabin is very well appointed with just about everything you might need. Hosts were amazing and it is evident how much they have invested in the property to ensure guests are comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor private fire pit and even cooked a little dinner out there one night. The location is so close to so many great attractions, making it the perfect home base for exploring western South Dakota. Thanks so much Todd & Cathy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Beautiful cabin!

Highly recommend! We enjoyed the peaceful setting. The cabin is comfortable and cozy, everything just as listed. Nice porch area, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia S.

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

Quiet

I LOVED the location of the cabin. In the woods and quiet but close to town. Close to our main attractions. The cabin was just the right size for myself and my 2 teenagers. The owner greeted us and was helpful with suggestions of what to see in the area. They even have firewood available on site to purchase. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Bucket List/Wedding Anniversary

My husband and were very happy with our choice to stay at this cabin. Beautiful cabin , excellent service, great location. Cabin set back off road so it was perfect. Great location for Mount Rushmore , Custer Park .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pump J.

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

Everything was perfect.

I can't stress this enough. Everything about the place was perfect. From location to amenities down to bedding was made this an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Peace and Quiet

We were lucky enough to share in the peace and quiet that this little cabin provides. Even though there are a couple other cabins nearby, we never had anything more than the whisper of the wind in the trees, and the occasional rooster call. We loved every moment here and will be back sooner than I’m sure we both would have thought. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Cabin in the woods

Perfect !!! Our host thought of everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

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

Great getaway

Enjoyed this lovely cabin and our South Dakota vacation! Location was great, close to attractions but we really enjoyed the privacy and being off the main road. Our cabin was amazing; clean and homey. There was even a lovely basket of goodies for us to enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Black Hills Getaway

Very cozy, well maintained, secluded and peaceful! Will certainly return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Rushmore trip

Cute little cabin, clean, and easy. You can't hear road noise. Came with a little gift basket of snacks and fresh eggs, along with some travel size soap, shampoo, etc. I would definitely use one of those cabins again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Birthdays-Anniversary getaway

We spent a week at this cabin celebrating my wife’s and my birthdays and anniversary. It was perfect! The cabin amazing…very cosy. Great view and location. Welcomed with a gift basket of snacks and fresh eggs. There was also a gift bundle in the bathroom. Location was perfect. Got to visit all the major attractions in the area. Would definitely rent this cabin again. We would like to bring family members and rent a bigger cabin which they also have. We got to see wild deer and turkeys. There was also a resident squirrel that would visit on occasion. Would highly recommend renting these cabins.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E., Weatherford, TX

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

Pretty Little Cabin in the Woods

A great property for two. It was immaculate and had everything that we needed for our three day stay. Very close to Rushmore, Custer and Keystone. Owner was very responsive. Could not have been better for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

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

Great Place.

Cabin was just how it looked online. It was charming and very cute. Location was perfect for a visit to Mt. Rushmore (10 minute drive.)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., Biglerville

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

Great central location

We stayed for a week, it was a great central location to all the attractions. We did badlands, windcave, jewel cave, mt Rushmore, Custer, crazy horse, deadwood, spearfish canyon. After hiking and site seeing it was great to come back and relax on the porch or around the fire pit of this cozy little cabin . Everything was clean and well stocked and some great goodies from the owner. Only minor suggestion would be some more hangers for clothing. Also not quite as private as we like but definitely would stay again!! Didn’t hear the neighbors at all really! Saw deer and turkey nearly everyday from the cabin. We were very happy with this choice and would Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Amazing!

Exceeded our expectations, like a 5 star stay, (but on a 2 star budget) Perfect location, tucked away just off a main road, and only 20-30 minutes from everything anyone would want to experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

60 Birthday Wish

Visiting South Dakota was a dream of mine for years. The Black Hills Badlands area was the main goal. Man was it a spectacular choice. Staying at Yak Ridge was
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Donna H.

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

Sturgis stay in South Dakota

The cabin was beautiful and very peaceful. Julie was johnny on the spot to answer any questions I had. The welcome basket and treats in the fridge were a welcome and thoughtful touch especially after a 10 hour trip. The only downside was having a motorcycle the gravel and hill that our cabin was on made trips in and out a bit treacherous at times. My suggestion would be to share with potential renters that information. Overall very good place to stay, especially for those that like a more private experience away from the hustle and bustle.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Cozy Place

We really enjoyed staying at Yak Ridge Cabin. The cabin is clean and has everything you need. There's even board games and books for your spare time. It is centrally located - close to everything yet nestled in quiet woods full of deer, fawns and wild turkeys that we loved to watch at dusk and dawn. Trully a hidden gem in the Black Hills. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved everything about the cabin and the location. It was a little small for a family of 4 but we made it work. :) This place is in a wonderful setting, very quiet, and with some wild life around...we saw deer and turkeys by our cabin. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

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

Home away from Home

We loved everything about this cozy and welcoming cabin. It was the best place to relax after long busy days exploring! There were so many special touches like the farm fresh eggs, goodie basket, and all the books and movies. The location seemed great for everything we did. My kids were sad to leave, and we hope to come back someday. Don't hesitate to hook this little gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krista S., Cedarburg, WI

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

Perfect location

Yak Ridge is nicely tucked away from the main roads but centrally located for all the tourist towns and parks. Julie is a wonderful host and the accommodations were perfect for our needs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Todd or Cathy

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Jim and Julie are your hosts. We are blessed to have lived in the Black Hills for more than 25 years. We raised our two sons (now grown) in the the area and together have enjoyed hiking, biking, swimming, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, exploring, and so much more of what the Black Hills have to offer.
Julie Smoragiewicz purchased the property in 2014 and the cabin was built in 2015.

Why they chose this property

Yak Ridge is a unique property in regard to its proximity to many major attractions:
- Keystone and Mount Rushmore (5 minutes),
- Hill City (10 minutes),
- Sheridan Lake (10 minutes),
- Pactola Lake (20 minutes),
- Rapid City (20 minutes),
- Crazy Horse Mountain (20 minutes),
- Custer and Custer State Park (30 minutes),
- Black Hills Playhouse (30 minutes)
- Sturgis (35 minutes)

Yak Ridge is located less than a mile off Highway 16, but provides a peaceful mountain setting. Our four cabins are nestled into their natural setting. Inside the rustic exterior, you will find all modern conveniences including: full bathrooms with tub/showers, fully equipped kitchens with new appliances; covered porches with gas grills; and campfire rings. Amenities include comfy quilts, soft blankets, plush towels, natural wood, vintage decor, Tiffany lighting, and quality construction.

What makes this property unique

The property is adjacent to thousands of acres of Forest Service land that provides hiking, biking, and climbing opportunities. Access to the Mickelson Trail is only a few miles away. Yak Ridge is the perfect location for a family vacation, reunion, or a romantic getaway.

We are grateful that we are healthy and can provide visitors to the Black Hills a location that allows for social distancing and space to enjoy the great outdoors. As efforts to move toward a new normal begin to take place, we wanted to let you know that we are deeply committed to the safety of all who spend time at Yak Ridge.

We have always prided ourselves in the cleanliness of our cabins as evident by our guest reviews and our commitment to meeting and exceeding South Dakota Department of Health requirements. To that end, and in light of the current global health crisis, we have further enhanced our cleaning and sanitizing protocols which also align with the CDC. We also continue to monitor CDC guidelines so that we can make adjustments to our protocols as needed. We have a proactive plan to manage and minimize the risks associated with COVID-19 which we carefully monitor and update as recommendations evolve.
The Yak Ridge website includes details that we hope will help you in deciding whether Yak Ridge will be a good fit for your vacation needs during COVID.
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Our guests are provided with a complimentary welcome kit which includes individually wrapped sets of slippers, as well as travel sized hand sanitizer, Kleenex, and sanitizing wipes. Also included are local travel information and maps. Even a few postcards to send to friends and family are provided.

Stay safe, stay, well, and we look forward to seeing you soon at Yak Ridge!

If you have specific questions or need additional details, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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