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Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • 1880 Train
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Needles Highway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, this lodge is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Wade's Gold Mill and 6 minutes from Teddy Bear Town. .This lodge is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Custer State Park and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Black Hills National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Needles Highway - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Black Hills National Forest - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 23 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hill City Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge.

Welcome to the Mickelson Trail Lodge

Custom built lodge with 6 bedrooms, 6 1/2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, screened porch with 20’ cathedral ceiling. Log covered patio with mammoth wood burning fireplace, private swimming pool and gardens, and featuring a unique hot tub with spectacular views of the valley. (Hot Tubs are not available during the months of January & February).

The pool is open Memorial Weekend-Labor Day weekend. (weather permitting).

We only allow 1 dog per cabin. We don't allow any other type of animals. Dogs must be less than 20 lbs. Dogs must be on leash when walking around the property, please clean up after your dog as well! If there’s evidence of excessive dog hair in the cabin. There’ll be an additional $200 charge. Please bring a kennel for the dog, so they are not loose in the cabin. Dogs are not allowed on any type of furniture or bedding.

There is absolutely No smoking/Vaping anywhere in this cabin. If we find any trace of smoking/Vaping anywhere in the cabin, there will be an $200 fee.


Located in the Heart of the Hills, just minutes away from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, and all major Black Hills attractions.

We have 24 Hour Security Cameras on Property.

Disclaimer: Cell phone & Wi-Fi reception is very limited. Also, there is no washer/Dryer unit available at this cabin.

Western Sky Vacation Homes, LLC manages Mickelson Trail Lodge.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Matthew McCaskell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Check with Property Manager on pet policy..

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Notify us before booking
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hill City's Finest Lodge Mickelson Trail Hill City
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Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place & Stay
We booked this property last minute and the communication was great with Matt, the property manager. Questions, issues, before booking and after, were all promptly answered. The house was fully stocked and my kids loved the hot tub. The weather wasn't quite nice enough for the pool but we'd love to come back when it is!Everything worked as expected and if something didn't, Matt quickly answered/addressed the subject in question. The location was great! We saw deer in/on/around the property every day/night and my kids thought it was awesome! Quiet location, not far from Hill City.Easy in and out - check in/check out/of the house itself - and felt very secure.The responsibilities for check out were very reasonable and easy to do. Appreciated after some of the places we've stayed.Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for a large group.
We enjoyed having several bedrooms and bathrooms. We would have liked a few more large bowls and pots for cooking since our group likes to cook most of our meals when staying somewhere. We had roughly 10 people there and it was difficult to get everyone around one table. Enjoyed the hottub and the outdoor space a lot. The internet was more than enough, it roughly 100 mbps download for reference. A plus for most of us was the lack of cell service, so we could disconnect and enjoy our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
It truly is a piece of paradise! We will definitely be looking into booking again real soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mickelson Trail Lodge
Outstanding property and the best vacation rental manager I've ever dealt with. Always available for any issue we had. Would highly recommend for others wishing to stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reyne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was excellent
was clean, and very accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
70thBirthday Party
This place was very nice! Enjoyed the outdoor fireplace, hot tiub and view! Will definitely try and rent again sometime! Having a private bathroom in each area or room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This property is a great place to gather after touring the area. Easy access. Nice outdoor amenities. Good for large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Coming back next September!👍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with family and friends!
Good location for having fun in the Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 week after sturgis
It was the best place i have ever stayed in. Everything was very clean and organized.he has fire wood delivered next to the cabin and it is resemble priced. We all had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin and beautiful location
We’ve stayed at this lodge twice now and our stay was fabulous both times. The accommodations are great! It is away from the hustle and bustle but close to Hill City and other attractions. We enjoyed our time here immensely. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

leslie d.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd time there
great place to stay close to all the attractions quiet and peaceful great place to relax and rest
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun trip
We had a great time! The lodge was very comfortable for all of us! We enjoyed the pool and hot tub! Matthew was a great host, he was very accommodating when we needed anything! Its was a great 50th Anniversary trip for us and our entire family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Everything was PERFECT!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance W., Abercrombie ND

Liked: Cleanliness
ATV Trip
We had a group of 12 people and this beautiful property was a perfect fit. Property management was always very helpful with any needs, & communication was great. Large parking area for all our trucks and trailers. This is a great location to access trails for ATVing or any other outdoor activity. Would definitely stay here again when we visit the Black Hills in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We had a great getaway with friends at this beautiful lodge. Matthew was great to work with and very helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly family get together
Easter weekend family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large with lots of bathrooms
My family and I stayed here for state wrestling. My husband and I have 5 children. Two are married and each couple has had their first child. So we had a total of 11 humans staying at the lodge. The best part was the amount of privacy each couple and family unit could have. Each room had its own private bath with the exception of a 2 bedroom unit upstairs that shared a bathroom. The property was very large and could accommodate many people in rooms and baths, but it left a lot to be desired for social time and fellowship. The kitchen is not very large and the dining rooms are split between one side of the house and the other. The living room area only had enough seats for 4 people. Not a good thing when the home can hold upwards of 14 people. The home also had a lot of unfinished projects and felt choppy with a dining room table in front of a beautiful interior fireplace with an additional fridge in what I would consider a living room area. Maybe if they flipped the dining room table where the living room furniture is, they could add a lot more living room furniture around the beautiful interior fireplace. It also had a very nice exterior fireplace, which we used even though it was pretty cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
Booked two cabins in error now being taken to court for one never used
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with most of our children and grandchildren. The lodge was an excellent place to do so. We had plenty of room, lots of bathrooms and the manager was helpful and fun. We recommend the lodge to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlys W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Family Getaway
Hiking, biking, fishing, bison auction, and family time. PERFECT!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
We had such an amazing time. The lodge was everything and more than we had hoped for. We each had our own rooms most with attached bathrooms. Matthew was such an awesome host. He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and if we had any questions. The setting was so beautiful an peaceful - we came to relax, unwind and have fun -which is exactly what we got. It is close to so many attractions - there just wasn't enough hours in a day. If we end up in the Hills again for another girls getaway - we will most definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P., Rapid City, SD

Liked: Cleanliness
Powell Family
For all kinds of reasons it's hard to get together for holidays, or through out the year, so once a year we pick a weekend. We really enjoyed our time together as a family, and the lodge was big enough for all of us!! Comfortable, relaxing, fun, quiet, warm, just everything about it was great!! The manager Mathew was so friendly and easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alesia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in SD!!
This was our 2023 Girls' Hiking Trip - 13 women stayed and with one or two blow-up mattresses, most had a queen bed to themselves. Glorious. 6.5 bathrooms eliminated waiting lines - even better. The roof top hot tub was packed each evening and the fact that management changes the water between visiting groups was much appreciated. Our host met us upon arrival to explain everything and was very quick to respond to the request for more kitchen towels. The only problem we encountered - Fall brings cool weather and, looking for warmth, some yellow jackets found their way in. Fly swatters and bug spray addressed the issue. We declined the offer to have the lodge "bombed" due to all the food we had in the area of concern (dining room). Our host agreed to delay that option until we departed. Mickelson Trail Lodge is so nicely located - no city lights to lessen the majesty fo the night skies, convenient to Hill City, Custer SP, Jewel Cave, Mt Rushmore and the trails that we enjoyed in conjunction with each of these locations. Internet is a bit sketchy, especially with so many guests at once, but one could usually locate a spot for reception. Overall - wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023