Spring Creek Splendor. The Perfect Location. Private Lower Level Apartment. Fun!

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Adventure is, literally, right outside your front door.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Hill City, SD

Needles Highway7 min walk
Sylvan Lake11 min drive
Crazy Horse Memorial17 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

To see short video of the property: Search YouTube Vrbo#1291113

This newly constructed walkout apartment is just a few feet from the enchanting sounds and solitude of Spring Creek. Huge front windows provide great light and visibility of the creek, willows, scenic bridge, pine trees and surrounding mountains. It does not seem like you are on a lower level. Good internet and cell service is available. Very open floor plan in the round makes for great family space accented by the natural pinewood bar and autumn gold slate gas fireplace. Located three miles south of charming Hill City, guests are only a short stroll from the Mickelson Trail, 15 minutes from Mount Rushmore and Sylvan Lake, 10 minutes from Custer, 30 minutes from Rapid City, and less than one hour from Deadwood and the winter sports areas near Lead.

This is a spacious fully furnished walkout apartment with huge windows and a large private patio where the gurgling brook, meadow, and scenic pines invite exploration. Deer, turkeys, and chipmunks are frequent visitors. The creek has catchable rainbow trout.

This circular shaped structure is a "Mandala" kit home and fits into this alpine hillside beautifully. The cozy furnishings and natural Black Hills slate gas fireplace will help you relax after a day enjoying the historic sites and unforgettable adventures which abound in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
The master bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and a direct opening to the patio. The second bedroom also has an excellent queen size bed.

The activities available are beyond description but some of our favorites include:
Biking and hiking on the Mickelson Trail
Eating at the Alpine Inn in Hill City, Skogen in Custer.
Hiking to the top of Black Elk Peak (tallest peak between the Rockies and the Alps)
Fishing
Historic sites galore- Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Deadwood, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave, Badlands National Park, Pine Ridge and Wounded Knee, The Open Cut at Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, etc.
Swimming at Sheridan, Sylvan, Pactola Lakes, Cascade Falls, Hippy Hole, Angostura Reservoir
Devil's Tower
1880 Train
Black Hills Geologic Institute
Prairie Berry Winery and Miners microbrewery
Centennial Hiking Trail
Picnics anywhere
Wine on the patio and watch the sunset
Look for satellites in the incredibly bejeweled starry heavens
Exploring the art galleries
Skiing and snowshoeing
Horseback trail rides
Chuckwagon rides and suppers
Rock climbing with Sylvan Rocks
And the list goes on...

We would love to share our prized piece of these amazing Black Hills!

Property manager

Jeannie Marr- Manager

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Use life jackets for small kids near creek.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please be respectful of the neighbors across the creek. Quiet time from 10PM-7AM. Adult supervision of children around the creek at all times!

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Needles Highway and Granite Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hill City, SD

What's nearby

Needles Highway - 7 min walk
Black Elk Peak - 8 min drive
Sylvan Lake - 11 min drive
Mount Rushmore - 12 min drive
Crazy Horse Memorial - 17 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Alpine Inn - 5 min drive
Sick N Twisted Brewing Co. - 9 min drive
Pizzeria Mangiamo - 5 min drive
Laughing Water Restaur - 9 min drive
Firehouse Smokejumper Station - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring Creek Splendor. The Perfect Location. Private Lower Level Apartment. Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spring Creek Splendor. The Perfect Location. Private Lower Level Apartment. Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spring Creek Splendor. The Perfect Location. Private Lower Level Apartment. Fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spring Creek Splendor. The Perfect Location. Private Lower Level Apartment. Fun! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Needles Highway and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Black Hills National Forest. Custer State Park and Black Elk Peak are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Darcie T.

21 July 2021

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

Beautiful with convenient location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property! We appreciated the communication we had with the property manager and owner. It's location was convenient and close to many area activities. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex a.

22 Oct 2023

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

Stay

Our stay was amazing. This house was very nice and so clean. It had everything we needed. It was also in a beautiful location!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

9 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful, Comfortable and Convenient

The property is centrally located with quick access to many Black Hills attractions with a grocery and restaurants within minutes. The house is very clean and the kitchen came well stocked with tools as well as various sundries like spices, oils, coffee filters, etc. Beds and furniture were comfortable. The creek on the property provided easy hours of fun for our kids to explore and fish.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott A B.

3 Oct 2023

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

Great vacation cabin

Super nice place to stay. Quiet, picturesque, stream by cabin was soothing, centrally located to pretty much everything. Do not hesitate to stay here, you will enjoy it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

16 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful view

Stayed here for 4 nights. Great location, beautiful view! Only negative thing was no TV. We are football nuts! JUst went to Hill City, no problem.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeannie Marr- Manager

Having grown up in the southern Black Hills (Edgemont), I have looked for years for a vacation home location closer to my roots. When this undeveloped piece of land on the banks of Spring Creek became available, I jumped at the opportunity to build my dream retreat in the Hills. I selected a Mandala kit home (see mandala.com) as the structure to build as it fit beautifully on the upslope adjacent to the creek. My plan has always been to make a separate apartment space on the lower level that I could offer as a vacation rental so I might be able to offset the expenses of this second home. My wife and I have four lovely daughters all of whom are out of the nest. We all enjoy the outdoors and traveling. We have used B&B's, AirBnbs, and VRBO's ourselves many times and embrace this mode of lodging as much more engaging and better value than a generic, boring hotel room. We are excited that you are considering a visit to the Black Hills. Highmark is centrally located to easily access most of the popular parks, monuments, and attractions. After the day's activities Highmark offers a beautifully secluded creekside location to unwind and absorb the sounds, smells, and sights of our cherished locale.

Why they chose this property

This is close to nearly everything most people love about the Hills. At the end of the day, a great place to relax and recharge.

What makes this property unique

This is the only Mandala Home in the Black Hills. Its unique round shape allows an interesting open floor plan where the family can converse, eat, play, and reconnect. The natural materials of wood and slate create a comfortable and cozy environment. There is a large flagstone patio with a bistro table and chairs from which you can enjoy morning coffee and the musical sounds of Spring Creek.