Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!

4.7

Outstanding(55 Reviews)

Cabin in West Pennington

20 guests · 10 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Parking and more

About this cabin rental

Looking for the perfect South Dakota getaway? This 8-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental is big enough to host the whole crew. ‘Mountain Meadow Lodge’ sits on multiple acres in the National Forest, within 15 miles of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and hikes in the Black Hills. If you’re traveling during winter, cruise the slopes of Terry Peak or treat the kids to a visit to Storybook Island. When you’re sticking home, this escape boasts a deck with a hot tub and rustic-yet-modern interior!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Seasonal Hot Tub (Closed May 15 through September 15, 2025) | Barbecue Grill | Washer & Dryer

Gather your extended family and retreat to this expansive home—complete with plenty of at-home comforts, outdoor amenities, and proximity to the area’s top attractions.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed | Bedroom 6: Queen Bed | Bedroom 7: Queen Bed | Bedroom 8: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Queen Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Large deck, gas grill, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 2 TVs (one w/ satellite), stone fireplace, 2 dining tables, multiple living spaces, foosball table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, coffee maker, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning unit (loft), radiant heating, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, hair dryer, keyless entry
PARKING: Gravel driveway (8 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Crazy Horse Memorial (12.8 miles), Mount Rushmore National Memorial (15.3 miles), Reptile Gardens (22.6 miles), South Dakota Air and Space Museum (40.8 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: The Mickelson Trail (on-site), Black Hills National Park (surrounding), Black Elk Peak Trailhead (12.5 miles), Sylvan Lake (12.5 miles), Custer State Park Visitor Center (31.3 miles), Wind Cave National Park (34.5 miles), Petrified Forest of the Black Hills (44.4 miles), Badlands National Park (90.0 miles), hiking, snowmobiling, ATV trails, swimming, fishing, rock climbing, watercraft rentals
FAMILY FUN: Storybook Island (29.4 miles), Dinosaur Park (29.4 miles), Flags & Wheels Indoor Racing (30.1 miles), Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort (33.6 miles)
WINTER RECREATION: Terry Peak Ski Area (49.5 miles)
AIRPORT: Rapid City Regional Airport (37.8 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
- No pets 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: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The private hot tub is seasonal and will be closed from May 15 through September 15, 2025

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Family friendly

Map of West Pennington

Nearby attractions

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!

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4.7

Outstanding(55 Reviews)

Cabin in West Pennington

20 guests · 10 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Parking and more

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Family friendly

Map of West Pennington

Nearby attractions

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(55 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

Worked great for 4 families. Each got 2 rooms and a bathroom. Good “base camp” to start our adventures.

5.0

Aug 2024

Great place for our reunion. Overall the property is great. An issue with the oven, but it was resolved. The yard area in front of the cabin was great. The kids loved it.

5.0

Aug 2024

We had a group of 20 adults, teens, and children. There were plenty of beds for us all. The layout was great with basically 2 bedrooms sharing a bathroom. Kitchen was well stocked with plenty of silverware and dishes for a big family. Nice to have the dishwasher. We had plenty of dishwasher tabs. Loved having the washer and dryer on site for laundry. Linens were nice. It says that it has A/C and it does have 2 window units but no central air. It was a little stuffy over night when we closed the bedroom doors. A couple nights we were able to open the windows at night when it cooled off which really helped. The 2 window units kept it plenty cool for everyone even on the 95 degree day. Would stay here again.

5.0

Jun 2024

Perfect location and perfect house for the group.

5.0

May 2024

Wonderful location. Rooms and bathrooms worked out very well for 12 people

4.0

Dec 2023

My family and I have no negative comments about this cabin. But if I was forced to nit pic, I would like to see a couple of the rooms upgraded to bigger beds. I'm a larger person and that would put this cabin over the top for me. This was the second year we picked this cabin and would pick it again in the future. Enjoyed the weekend

5.0

Aug 2023

This property is ideally located for many of the Black Hills attractions and accomodating for large families and groups.

5.0

Aug 2023

3 family from Casper wy and 3 families from Nebraska. Got together all immediate family. Like space and away from hustle and bustle. Bring our own food and enjoy family and games. We had some issues and I will submit online. Great host guy that responded fast

5.0

Jul 2023

Kitchen was well supplied with everything one would need. Beds were comfortable! Home was clean and well kept up! Enjoyed!

4.0

Jun 2023

We had a 15 person family reunion. The house had lots of rooms and enough bathrooms. Unfortunately the hot tub was out of commission for our entire stay. We did have a plumbing problem and it was very promptly addressed. Lots of rooms for cars, and a driveway up to the back of the house to unload groceries/upper level suitcases was helpful. Kids loved the loft and the firepit for roasting marshmallows. Fun time was had by all.

5.0

Jun 2023

Got married with all family under one roof. Every couple had their own bedroom and 2 couples to a bathroom. Woods well for family gatherings and on the trail system for side by side rides. Would recommend this to anyone.

3.0

Jun 2023

I will start with it is a good setup and great location. However I was told the prior renters of the cabin left it a major mess. And they left the morning our stay was booked to start. The contact crew said sometimes they don’t have enough time to keep up the basic maintenance on the property because the quick turn around. The most unacceptable part was when we went to cook breakfast the first morning we went to grab a supplied pan to use and saw it was dirty, we moved it out of the way and found a deep pot full of old food that was left there. And when we opened the cupboards we found open and expired non refrigerated items. The house had odds and ends not working like it should, one of the down stairs doors said it was not working, one of the windows were broken to where it was a chore to get it closed after we opened it which had no note on it. All four bath room vents were covered in dirt, bathroom towel hangers were broken, storage wicker baskets were broke, the fridge was missing the face of the control panel, and the house had lights bulbs out. Also, a lot of the rooms had an odor to were we had to open the rooms to let fresh air in. The hot tub was beyond disgusting, and no matter how many times they cleaned it we weren’t able to us it. And when I reach out to the crew. It felt like I was getting the run around. I honestly think most my problems could be avoided by someone actually cleaning and not just changing the bedding. And I have yet to hear anything back.

5.0

May 2023

This cabin was perfect for our large group! Enough bedrooms and bathrooms and we never ran out of hot water! Enough parking for several trailers and vehicles. Close access to great trails! Highly recommend!

4.0

Apr 2023

My family and I went for an immediate family belated Christmas gathering. There were 7 adults and 3 children in attendance. We loved the lay out and loved the space this home provided. I would recommend this space for those that have children all ranges of ages. The hot tub and comfortable features of being at “home” made it cozy. Parking is plentiful. The home wasn’t spotless but it also wasn’t filthy. It was more of what you would expect from a “lived in” home. But wouldn’t stop me from staying there again. Also, the internet password was a little hard to find as the guest book has outdated information. But once the password was found all was well.

5.0

Feb 2023

Great property close to Hill City. Amenities were great. Lay out of the house was perfect. No complaints.

4.0

Dec 2022

May consider replacing a few beds with King beds

5.0

Oct 2022

We have stayed at this cabin twice. It's great for large groups with plenty of parking for 8 trucks/trailers on site. The host was very polite and easy to work with.

4.0

Oct 2022

This is our second year at this rental. We love the place. Only advice we would give is to have a second fridge with that big of a house and also all the pillows for each bedroom need to be replaced as they are all flat. :) Over all, we love it.

5.0

Sep 2022

Enjoyed staying at the lodge in which we had everything we needed for a family reunion. Great location near Mount Rushmore.

5.0

Aug 2022

Great place to stay!

5.0

Aug 2022

An excellent cabin would recommend to a group located in a beautiful area of the Black Hills close to a lot of attractions. Will definately use again in the future.

4.0

Jul 2022

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5.0

Jul 2022

A wonderful home

A wonderful home

I rent a home somewhere every summer for my children and grandchildren. This is one of the nicest homes we have stayed in. I loved the layout of the house. It was well supplied with the basics and very comfortable. I had a couple of small issues/ questions and the manager responded immediately. We had a great time!

5.0

Jun 2022

Lovely setting, enviable home

Lovely setting, enviable home

Our group of 13 were enchanted by this rustic property. There was plenty of room for everyone and the location is very convenient to area sites and charming downtown.

5.0

Jun 2022

Great place in a great location.

Great place in a great location.

Close to anything you want to see in the black hills. Very clean and plenty of room with 8 bedrooms and a loft.

5.0

Jun 2022

A great place to come back to after a day in the Hills

A great place to come back to after a day in the Hills

The house is in a great location. We had 18 people, a one year old to over 65 years old. So much room to play, sleep and eat! There was a bathroom between every 2 bedrooms! It was hard to leave, so much fun!

5.0

May 2022

Kiefer stay

Kiefer stay

No problems but the two sliding glass doors in the basement were very hard to open

4.0

May 2022

Good house for the whole family and not far from town

Good house for the whole family and not far from town

Liked the house and great location. Hot tub was a little gross but usable. Only thing not happy with was the spiders in the house 3 of the kids got attacked pretty good. But other then thar very good place

5.0

Apr 2022

Great Location

Great Location

Great place to stay with a large group.

5.0

Mar 2022

Great Experience

Great Experience

Our family was blessed to stay on this beautiful property for a long weekend. Our group was 16 and there was plenty of room for sleeping, cooking, games and fun. So much better than a hotel!

5.0

Jan 2022

Great place to spend with Family

Great place to spend with Family

Overall our stay was great ! Is close to walking trails and is a peaceful setting. A little attention is needed to Utensils and toaster should be upgraded like the pizza cutter doesn’t cut the corkscrew doesn’t screw toaster is missing handle. Mattress’s have reached there end of life in the lower level. Overall I’d give it a 5 star ! Thanks for making our Christmas great!!!!

5.0

Dec 2021

Christmas 2021

Christmas 2021

Bedrooms and bathrooms with the loft sleeps a large group. Only negative was lack of living space for a large group. We made it work and truly enjoyed our stay. We are a outdoors group so we found several sledding hills close by to enjoy. Took our grandkids to see My. Rushmore and other attractions. Very close to many things. It fit our needs and expectations.

4.0

Nov 2021

Wonderful Holiday

Wonderful Holiday

We chose this property because of its size and location. We have a large family of 4 generations. It was nice to have a place away from home to go that we all could fit. We had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. The rental had bedrooms for everyone plus the loft for teenagers and basement sitting room for additional playing. The outdoor area was spacious for playing football and some even enjoyed the creek that runs in front of property as well as hiking in the BHNF behind the property. We had a couple minor issues and property manager was wonderful to deal with. We’ll definitely stay again if the occasion arises.

5.0

Oct 2021

Vacation

Vacation

Most enjoyable. The only issue was the inside of the shower curtain on the bathroom I used (main floor on the left) was slimy. I didn't ask the others about theirs.

5.0

Sep 2021

Mansion in the Hills

Mansion in the Hills

Absolutely beautiful cabin! Owners thought of every little detail that most travelers forget! Beautifully decorated, clean throughout and in a great location! When I come to S.D. again this is where we will try to stay!

4.0

Aug 2021

UTV friends and family vacation

UTV friends and family vacation

Cabin was good size and worked exactly for what we needed. It could use a few minor upgrades pots and pans in the grill was a disaster. All in all it was a great vacation and I would stay there again location was perfect. For what we needed.

5.0

Jul 2021

Super Cabin for a large group.

Super Cabin for a large group.

Our cabin was beautiful and perfect for our family of 17 - 8 kids and 9 adults. We played outdoor games and indoor games. The foosball table downstairs was a big hit and used by all! (Family tournament, of course). There were plenty of tables and sitting area for us and the open kitchen allowed for visiting while preparing meals. The location, near Hill City is what I wanted as it makes a great central location to the Black Hills which are so beautiful! My family said they would love to come back and to stay here again! Thank you!

5.0

Jul 2021

Awesome time

Awesome time

16 family members stayed very comfortably at this property. Very convenient to majority of sights and all other services. Enjoyed the area immensely.

5.0

Jun 2021

Great place to stay

Great place to stay

This is a great location for what we came to South Dakota to do, 4 wheel. There is lots of room in this house and 4 bathrooms is a bonus. Very clean, easy to get into and out with a trailer. Can’t wait to come back.

5.0

Feb 2021

Awesome place 😎 for our 1st family vacation. lost my hat/beanie if found will pay to have sent back

Awesome place 😎 for our 1st family vacation. lost my hat/beanie if found will pay to have sent back

Absolutely beautiful place

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in West Pennington?

The average price for a rental in West Pennington is $391 per night. This rental is $374 above the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles 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 Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!

Cabin in West Pennington

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of West Pennington

Nearby attractions

Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!

Cabin in West Pennington

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of West Pennington

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in West Pennington?

Is parking included with this cabin?

Is there a pool at this cabin?

Is Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cabin w/ On-Site Trails - 15 Miles to Mt Rushmore!?

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