Black Hills GETAWAY- Alpine Prairie Lodge- Beautiful Log Cabin on 8 acres.
5.0
Outstanding(84 Reviews)Lodge in West Pennington
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this lodge
$$*Active Road Construction (potentially 730a to 730p) Rental Pricing with greater than 20% DISCOUNT IN EFFECT!*$$
Off the beaten path, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, lies Alpine Prairie Lodge. At an elevation of 6000ft, it's located 3 miles north of gorgeous Deerfield Lake and 6 miles South of Rochford, SD on a very well maintained GRAVEL road, (currently in the process of being paved). Enjoy all the character and comfort of this beautiful 2600 sq ft Log Cabin with spectacular views of the surrounding National Forest and Sioux Sacred Tribal Land, Pe' Sla. This is a perfect cabin for a family getaway or simply a relaxing stay. Endless hiking and 4-wheeling opportunities abound from the property. The award winning Mickelson Rail to Trail perfect for biking and Rapid Creek are within 6 miles. Roughly 35 - 45 minutes from Deadwood, Mt.Rushmore, Crazy Horse. The closest town, the quaint Hill City, is 18 truly beautiful miles to the Southeast. Only 28 Miles from the ski slopes of Terry Peak. Listen to the coyotes howl at dusk and dawn. The stars are simply amazing on a clear night including a spectacular view of the Milky Way! Excellent wildlife viewing from the cabin and surrounding areas.
GRAVEL from the cabin north 6 miles to pavement (this stretch currently with construction underway in preparation for paving) and to the South, GRAVEL for 4 miles (currently under construction/paving) until you hit pavement toward Hill City.
***NOTE - 2025 road construction, prepping and paving of the gravel road, ongoing on South Rochford Rd ( that will allow for local traffic including guests at our cabin with a pilot car at times). In 2023 they worked on the 1st section north of us up near Rochford. Summer 2024, they have prepared for paving. Summer 2025 paving begins and will be completed. We have decreased the nightly rate to factor in this construction as compared to 2023 rates (over 20% lower).
Cleaning Fee. $250
Bedding, Towels, and quality Cooking supplies are ready for your stay.
6 person Hot Tub professionally maintained by Black Hills Pools and Spas, LLC .
***FULLY LICENSED BY THE SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AS A VACATION HOME RENTAL***
Satellite TV and Starlink Wifi Internet provided.
AC unit main floor and also loft for those warmer summer days.
Cowboy Cauldron Fire Pit permitted by SD Department of Agriculture Wildland Fire Division (cured firewood supplied as part of your stay).
A limited campground/convenience store/grille, Mountain Meadows, is located 7 miles away next to Deerfield Lake. They do rent kayaks in summer months and snowmobiles in the winter. Ethanol free gas and also beer is available.
One stall of the Garage will be open for your vehicle, motorcycles, or ATV (s) along with ample additional parking outside, plenty of room for trailers of all sizes.
Off the beaten path, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, lies Alpine Prairie Lodge. At an elevation of 6000ft, it's located 3 miles north of gorgeous Deerfield Lake and 6 miles South of Rochford, SD on a very well maintained GRAVEL road, (currently in the process of being paved). Enjoy all the character and comfort of this beautiful 2600 sq ft Log Cabin with spectacular views of the surrounding National Forest and Sioux Sacred Tribal Land, Pe' Sla. This is a perfect cabin for a family getaway or simply a relaxing stay. Endless hiking and 4-wheeling opportunities abound from the property. The award winning Mickelson Rail to Trail perfect for biking and Rapid Creek are within 6 miles. Roughly 35 - 45 minutes from Deadwood, Mt.Rushmore, Crazy Horse. The closest town, the quaint Hill City, is 18 truly beautiful miles to the Southeast. Only 28 Miles from the ski slopes of Terry Peak. Listen to the coyotes howl at dusk and dawn. The stars are simply amazing on a clear night including a spectacular view of the Milky Way! Excellent wildlife viewing from the cabin and surrounding areas.
GRAVEL from the cabin north 6 miles to pavement (this stretch currently with construction underway in preparation for paving) and to the South, GRAVEL for 4 miles (currently under construction/paving) until you hit pavement toward Hill City.
***NOTE - 2025 road construction, prepping and paving of the gravel road, ongoing on South Rochford Rd ( that will allow for local traffic including guests at our cabin with a pilot car at times). In 2023 they worked on the 1st section north of us up near Rochford. Summer 2024, they have prepared for paving. Summer 2025 paving begins and will be completed. We have decreased the nightly rate to factor in this construction as compared to 2023 rates (over 20% lower).
Cleaning Fee. $250
Bedding, Towels, and quality Cooking supplies are ready for your stay.
6 person Hot Tub professionally maintained by Black Hills Pools and Spas, LLC .
***FULLY LICENSED BY THE SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AS A VACATION HOME RENTAL***
Satellite TV and Starlink Wifi Internet provided.
AC unit main floor and also loft for those warmer summer days.
Cowboy Cauldron Fire Pit permitted by SD Department of Agriculture Wildland Fire Division (cured firewood supplied as part of your stay).
A limited campground/convenience store/grille, Mountain Meadows, is located 7 miles away next to Deerfield Lake. They do rent kayaks in summer months and snowmobiles in the winter. Ethanol free gas and also beer is available.
One stall of the Garage will be open for your vehicle, motorcycles, or ATV (s) along with ample additional parking outside, plenty of room for trailers of all sizes.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(84 Reviews)5.0
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5.0
We didnt get much time to just relax but it was great to be able to relax on the deck and watch the world go by.
Breakfast and supper were easily prepared in the convenient kitchen, we served buffet style and enjoyed everyones company at the large dining room table :)
The 4 cousins enjoyed being outside and even picked wild raspberries!.
A big thank you to our hosts for offering such a wonderful home for our family to be together.
We made a trip to Flag Mountain and did some geo caching. We love the Black Hills!!
5.0
It was awesome. The house was perfect. The dirt road with construction was a pain but would rent the house again.
5.0
The cabin was beautiful and had lots of extras like games, seasonings in the kitchen, and a cool coffee machine.The hot tub was used nightly! Relaxing end to the day. Host response was excellent.
questions
5.0
7 of us enjoyed our stay. We 4-wheeled everyday and drove right off the property. It is so well located, you can go any direction and never ride them all. Host is great! Property is beautiful with amazing sunsets off the wrap around porch. We look forward to stay again!
5.0
Nice place. Very quiet
5.0
We used the cabin for our family Christmas in the summer and had plenty of room for everyone. The layout was great and the view from the balcony was amazing. The only downfall in the house that I noticed was the bedrooms upstairs were a little small due to the slope of the roof. There was a little highway construction down the road which was out of their control. Very peaceful and secluded from a lot of people around. Very enjoyable!
5.0
We came for a family vacation from Wisconsin. The cabin was amazing. Set out about 30 min from the city which we didn’t mind at all. Quiet, clean, beautiful setting. The cabin had everything we needed. The WiFi was great as the cell signal was not available until getting back to Hill City. The hosts were super responsive to questions we had. Hot tub was amazing after a long day. Would totally come back.
5.0
Amazing place. In every way a top spot. The host generously shares this beautiful location to enjoy.
5.0
Great place to stay. Very private. Stars are amazing on a clear night!
5.0
The cabin was exactly as advertised. Very clean and comfortable. Check in process was a breeze and the property manager was very responsive with any questions we had. If you are looking for a place that allows you to be away from others, this is your place. Very peaceful and quiet. Just want the Dr. ordered for our family.
5.0
Beautiful home in scenic location. Was everything we were hoping for. Lots of space and amenities. Loved the hot tub, especially after riding all day in the rain! We had very few questions but Greg was extremely responsive when we did. Would absolutely love to come back!!
5.0
Beautiful view ! Couldn’t get to Rochford in our truck but they let us down the road to castle peak rd on our atv
5.0
We had three generations of our family staying from ages 6 to 65 and this house was perfect for us. It was so clean and the views are spectacular. It was also so close to the trails and Deerfield Lake which so convenient. We drove our side-by-sides everyday and loved hoping on the trails so close to the Alpine Lodge.
5.0
We came to the black hills to ride the trails and this property was a perfect location to hit many scenic routes. The house was beautiful and so much wildlife. The host was very responsive and accommodating
5.0
Very nice cabin. Beautiful location away from the crowds. Daily visits from local wildlife. Great set up for a larger family.
5.0
This property is beautiful inside and out! We would definitely consider booking here again.
5.0
Right next to trails for good atv riding . Enjoyed our stay very much !
5.0
The cabin was more than we could have asked for. A group of 7 of us with 4 motorcycles stayed here for the Sturgis Rally. Greg was an amazing host and communicated so quickly when we had questions. The location is beautiful, the cabin had everything you could need, and 7 adults had more than enough room. Having motorcycles on the gravel road was pleasantly easy! The road is well maintained and having access to one side of the garage was a great selling point! Highly recommend this property & host! If you are ever wanting to stay here for the Rally it’s a perfect location puts you in the center of everywhere we wanted to ride! Thank you Greg for an amazing experience!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay & the cabin was perfect for our family. Lots of room and stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Greg & Amanda were very accommodating. If you are looking for a serene place out in the country but still centrally located, this is the place for you.
5.0
This was a great place to stay for our group. We loved the neat view and the hot tub was clean and very peaceful to sit in during the evening.
The kitchen was really well stocked and the dishes and things were clean. We felt like the place was a good deal and had a cozy feel to it.
The only complaints might be the lack of climate control in the upstairs bedroom with the bunk bed. It got hot and with the door closed it was a bit of a challenge to keep cool without placing a fan near the screen door. Once we did that the cool air would feed in and cooled the room well. It was certainly not a deal breaker.
The owner answered our text quickly when we had a question and was easy to communicate with.
Overall great place.
5.0
Hosts are top rate. Excellent and responsive communication. We had a fantastic week-long stay. We rode ATV/UTVs right from the property each day. Accommodating property easily served all of us for evening meals. Highly recommend.
5.0
Loved this stay
The home was beautiful and so comfortable for our large family. After a busy day in the mountains this was a wonderful place to return to relax. Greg was available when we needed him. The home is spacious and great for our large family to spread out at the end of the day. We would recommend this home. You will not be disappointed.
5.0
Beautiful remote cabin
Greg was an excellent host! We were low on towels and some other supplies and he brought them to us all the way from Rapid City! This cabin is well situated for anyone who wants to ATV in the black hills. We did that one day and it was a lot of fun! Flag Mountain is an awesome place to stop! Be aware it is 30min from Hill City and any other Mount Rushmore area type activities you want to do. It’s kind of a long drive but is very scenic! Hiking up the ridge behind the cabin was also fun! We even saw some elk one morning. Very peaceful!
5.0
Cabin Haven
Our first night we all sat on the long porch and watched as a storm rolled into the area. We all loved the porch, the family room, kitchen, dinning and bedrooms. There was space to wonder and explore, kids to play, enjoy a bonfire and s’mores. The view was beautiful and the nights cool. One does need to watch for sudden weather changes in the Black Hills.
5.0
Amazing!!!
Property is absolutely georgous! Excellent views and love the privacy! The owners were great to work with. Very accommodating! Love that the balcony is so big and mostly covered! This is the 2nd time we have stayed there and will definitely be staying again!
5.0
Very nice place to stay. Quiet and somewhat remote with easy access to main road. Have stayed there several times and will continue to do so. Owners are very easy to work with if anything needs attention..
5.0
2020. Trip
Very nice place to stay. Quiet and somewhat remote with easy access to main road. Have stayed there several times and will continue to do so. Owners are very easy to work with if anything needs attention..
5.0
We had a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful. It was well stocked & comfortable. We appreciated the hosts sharing their lovely home
5.0
Great property. Great location.
5.0
Will be back
Great property. Great location.
5.0
Paradise found in SD
Top notch property in a beautiful area. So much to see and do within a short drive. Perfect for dinners on the deck with awesome views.
5.0
Quiet, beautiful cabin in the Black Hills
We had a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful. It was well stocked & comfortable. We appreciated the hosts sharing their lovely home
5.0
We stayed at the house for a little over a week. You can't beat having horses come up to the fence every morning, seeing deer right outside and enjoying the view. We really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Great house and location!
We stayed at the house for a little over a week. You can't beat having horses come up to the fence every morning, seeing deer right outside and enjoying the view. We really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Our stay was peaceful and enjoyable. We loved the quiet surroundings and getting away from it all. While the house is a bit of a drive from Hill City it is a scenic drive that we didn’t mind making.
The house and views are as described and the coffee is delicious! Would recommend to those looking for a relaxing South Dakota getaway.
5.0
We all had a great experience at the Alpine Lodge in the Hill City area. Great quiet peaceful location. Very clean and perfectly equipped property. Owners communicated and described the property perfectly. Enjoyed reading about the history that they provided. The central location in the Black Hills is perfect for day tripping to all the many towns, activities and attractions of this awesome area.
5.0
Hill City alpine family getaway
We all had a great experience at the Alpine Lodge in the Hill City area. Great quiet peaceful location. Very clean and perfectly equipped property. Owners communicated and described the property perfectly. Enjoyed reading about the history that they provided. The central location in the Black Hills is perfect for day tripping to all the many towns, activities and attractions of this awesome area.
5.0
Beautiful getaway
Our stay was peaceful and enjoyable. We loved the quiet surroundings and getting away from it all. While the house is a bit of a drive from Hill City it is a scenic drive that we didn’t mind making.
The house and views are as described and the coffee is delicious! Would recommend to those looking for a relaxing South Dakota getaway.
5.0
The house and property were beautiful. After a day full of hiking, we enjoyed gathering on the porch and talked about our day as we watched the sunset. Then we relaxed in the hot tub and looked at the stars. We had 2 deer visit every night. That was so cool. Loved the location and the house. We will be back!
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in West Pennington?
The average price for a rental in West Pennington is $379 per night. This rental is $410 above the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Black Hills GETAWAY- Alpine Prairie Lodge- Beautiful Log Cabin on 8 acres. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Black Hills GETAWAY- Alpine Prairie Lodge- Beautiful Log Cabin on 8 acres. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Black Hills GETAWAY- Alpine Prairie Lodge- Beautiful Log Cabin on 8 acres. ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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