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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

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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Overview of 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

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Rapid City, SD
  • Popular LocationBig Thunder Gold Mine8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Rushmore National Memorial9 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Rushmore16 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Studio

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

Julie Smoragiewicz
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

Children

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

Events

No events allowed
Only registered guests permitted on the property

Pets

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

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only registered guests permitted on the property
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation 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. Travelers 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Cosmos Mystery Area and National Presidential Wax Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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 Regional Airport (RAP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cruizzers - 7 min drive
  • Ruby House Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Carvers Cafe - 15 min drive
  • Powder House Lodge and Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Boss' Pizza & Chicken - 7 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Staff & service

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 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

5/5 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

5/5 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

5/5 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

5/5 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

About the host

Hosted by Julie Smoragiewicz

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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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