'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore!

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(62 Ratings)

Cabin in West Pennington

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cabin rental

Nestled in Black Hills National Forest, this 3-bed, 2-bath cabin is the ideal family getaway. Nearby attractions like Storybook Island, Dinosaur Park, and lakes will please the kids, while parents will love the proximity to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Enjoy hiking and rock climbing each summer. During the winter, the location is great for hunting and ice fishing or visiting the winter recreation areas to cruise the crisp ski slopes or the 350 miles of manicured snowmobile trails.

-- THE PROPERTY --

1,250 Sq Ft | Large Yard | Free WiFi

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Great Room: Sleeper Sofa (Best Suited for Children)

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private hot tub, outdoor dining area, gas grill
INDOOR LIVING: Open layout, fireplace, cable TV, dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, dishware & flatware, cooking basics
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, central heating, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, laundry machines, hairdryer, Pack N Play, lockbox with key
PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Mount Rushmore National Memorial (11.1 miles), Crazy Horse Memorial (14.2 miles), Reptile Gardens (16.5 miles), South Dakota Air and Space Museum (34.7 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Black Hills National Forest (surrounding), Black Elk Peak Trailhead (13.9 miles), Custer State Park Visitor Center (24.7 miles), Sheridan Land (4.5 miles), Pactola Lake (9.9 miles), Wind Cave National Park (35.9 miles), Petrified Forest of the Black Hills (38.3 miles), Badlands National Park (83.9 miles),
FAMILY FUN: Storybook Island (23.2 miles), Dinosaur Park (23.2 miles), Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort (27.5 miles)
WINTER RECREATION: Deer Mountain Ski Resort (38.5 miles), Terry Peak Ski Area (43.8 miles)
AIRPORT: Rapid City Regional Airport (31.7 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
- Pet friendly with a fee (max 2 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: The sleeper sofa is best suited for children

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of West Pennington

Nearby attractions

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore!

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(62 Ratings)

Cabin in West Pennington

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of West Pennington

Nearby attractions

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(62 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Everything was excellent with our stay! Great property in a great location!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

This property suited our group perfectly. The location gave easy access to Mount Rushmore and the road trip sightseeing we had planned.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The property is within walking distance from the Diamond Spur Event Center which was super convenient during the wedding weekend. The house was exactly as described, just perfect. The map on VRBO makes it appear it’s located on the backside of the neighborhood but it’s not. You can see the event center from the front porch and it’s located right next door to another property we rented for the weekend, the new modern lodge.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our 9 day stay. It’s in a quiet neighborhood and in a good location to drive to all the places we wanted to visit (Bad Lands, Devils Tower, Custer State Park, needles highway, Mount Rushmore, Windcave National Park). Our groups of 6 older adults highly recommend it.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Centrally located to all of the great tourist spots House was quiet, clean and nice.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Very clean, nicely decorated and comfortable place to stay. Would Recommend to others.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Hakuna Matata! It was a great location, convenient to everything we wanted to do. Beds were comfy, plenty of blankets, cozy and charming house! Would stay there again! Enjoyed the hot tub after our long days!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Very nice and very spacious. Great location.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The house was comfortable, clean and a great location. We enjoyed our stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Perfect location and set up for us to enjoy the Black Hills!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

As described. We loved it and the beauty of the Black Hills

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Hakuna Matata was the perfect fit for my family of 5! Great location for exploring the southern hills and enough room for everyone to relax in the evenings. It was so nice to sit in the hot tub after sending the kids to bed - vacation with kids with some perks for Mom and Dad too!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Very nice accommodations in a quiet setting that is perfectly located near more attractions than we could visit in a week. We will be back!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

We were very please with home and location.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

This VRBO was great! Stayed here with my family (including young 3 kiddos). Place was clean, in the perfect Black Hills location (quick drive to all the outdoor activities), and had all the kitchen supplies we needed to cook meals in. Property manager was very helpful/responsive to our questions. Check in and check out was smooth.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Nice, clean property. Nice location.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

This cabin has it all, plus a hot tub! We had a wonderful quick trip to the hills. Close to everything you need, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Keystone, Deadwood and of course Hill City and Rapid City. The cabin itself was perfect for our family. It has all you need for cooking and beautiful spacious rooms for everyone. Really enjoyed the big screens in all rooms for the end of the day relaxing as well as the hot tub. With two bathrooms as well for getting ready for our days. Would definitely stay again!! Great for a family or to bring your friends! Thank you for our relaxing stay!!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Great location just outside Hill City. Close to Custer State Park and hiking trails.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

We had an issue with the hot water heater, but Blanche was on top of it and got it fixed for us. She kept us updated on the repairs. Would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

First, let me start by saying communication with the host was excellent and their desire for our stay to be both memorable and of the highest quality began prior to our arrival. The location was exactly as described, well-appointed, and even decorated for the holidays. The property was very clean despite being pet-friendly; even though we had people with different allergies - no one was triggered! Thank you! Everything we could need was already there and they offered to get us anything missing after we communicated that we would be cooking for the holidays. While we did not take them up on that offer, it was a sign of their commitment that continued throughout our stay. The hot tub was amazing and the property was exactly what we needed for our family get-together. We truly enjoyed our stay, appreciate your commitment to the visitor's experience, and would definitely book this property again. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

This is a great vacation rental. It's very centralized to all the attractions. The house has everything you need: beach towels (for the hottub), crockpot, and extension cords. If they don't have what you need, Blanche was more than willing to find it for you. We saw deer every morning and evening. All 7 of us loved this house.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

This property was great. Clean and well appointed. Location was perfect for my husband who spent a lot of time fishing at Pactola Lake and close to Custer State Park, Hill City and the town of Custer. Access to garage was helpful because it rained while we were there. Welcome text from Blanche (host) was much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Nice place. Very pretty. The house was a little dark.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

This home away from home was the perfect spot to catch up on some R&R after a long day exploring the Black Hills and Custer State Park. It is was very centrally located to be able to see everything we wanted to in the short time we were there. We would definitely stay there again, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect place to stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Very nice location, property was very clean, would definetely rent again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We had a great time, house was perfect for our family. We loved the space, and ability to make our own meals. The hot tub was a highlight for our kids. Location was ideal, seemed to be close to everything we wanted to do. My 8 year old loved the prairie dogs and watching the horses!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Located in the perfect location. It’s close to everything. They are extremely nice and if we needed anything they responded quickly. Highly recommend this. We have Verizon and it worked fine. Tv worked fine too.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

It was really nice to have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The shower in the master was amazing and both bathrooms had 2 sinks which is really nice when sharing a bathroom. The host did a great job and was easy to contact with any questions or issues. When we discovered 2 of the TVs didn’t work, she came over and called Dish and reset them while we were out enjoying our day. It was very easy access to Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park, which if you go, stop at the Visitor Center for helpful advice and take the Wildlife Loop to see lots of Buffalo and we saw lots of babies as well in April. Also take Needles Highway for beautiful views but be aware the tunnels on the highway or only 8 foot wide and 9 feet high.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We enjoyed our stay at the Hakuna Matata house. It's centrally located and easy to get to all the various towns and sites in the Black Hills. The kitchen is well stocked with the supplies needed to cook a meal at home if desired. We enjoyed the peaceful view while sipping our morning coffee. The hosts touched base to make sure we got checked in ok and to ensure we had everything we needed. Much appreciated! As mentioned in other reviews, the wifi connection is slow, especially when it's foggy and rainy or others are connected. Something to be aware of when booking your stay. We'd definitely stay here again!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Hakuna Matata Cabin was perfect for our family trip! We had 3 kids and 5 adults and the space worked great. Everything was clean and the location was very convenient. We brought our dog too and there was a nice road to walk her every day. Hot tub was an added bonus! Thanks for making our first trip to South Dakota one to remember!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

We had a great time staying here for 4 nights while we explored the Black Hills. Five adults and a toddler. Comfortable beds, warm spa, great communication with owner. We had a great stay!!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Wonderful location. Close to everything. Great customer service. We had a few hiccups but I’m sure the blizzard / weather had something to do with most of it. We had phone service. We use Verizon. There were no issues there. Also there was tv service. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

This cabin was a perfect getaway with a couple of our friends and our families. Our host was wonderful and made our checkin process very easy. We will definitely be staying here again!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Perfectly located for a calm getaway. Not too far from Rapid City and extremely peaceful. I simply adored how well equipped this home was for our family (including our fur son). Will recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you for such a nice and uncomplicated stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Family of 4 plus dog. Great location for exploring black hills area. Well stocked, clean, super comfortable beds and true to description. Great communication. Experience lacked nothing!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Loved everything about this place. Will definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Cabin was great and Blanche was super friendly and helpful!!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The house was well maintained and clean. The beds were very comfy. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need. The wifi was great but the internet was spotty...but it didn't matter since we were on vacation and out enjoying all of the sites. The host responded to my texts/questions within minutes. The front yard was nice and big for my kids to run around. Three forks is centrally located and very close to all you'd want to explore. I'd would definitely stay at this property again!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Great central place to see all the sights. Plenty of room for 5 adults and children. Internet speed is a little slow if you plan working during your stay, just be prepared. Very relaxing, away from the crowd. It really is as nice as the pictures.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Getaway

Getaway

The stay was great. Centrally located to many different places that you didn't have to drive an hour to. Also love that it was pet friendly! We will stay there again!!!!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in West Pennington is $354 per night. This rental is $31 above the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi 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 'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore! pet friendly?

Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at 'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore!?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, and parking.

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'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore!

Cabin in West Pennington

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of West Pennington

Nearby attractions

'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore!

Cabin in West Pennington

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of West Pennington

Nearby attractions

Ratings and 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 'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at 'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore!?

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