Title: Best location in the Black Hills! Walk to Hill City, 15 Minutes to Mt Rushmore Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10767&destination=Hill+City%2C+South+Dakota%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=101362833&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Best location in the Black Hills! Walk to Hill City, 15 Minutes to Mt Rushmore Cabin in Hill City with patio ## Photo gallery for Best location in the Black Hills! Walk to Hill City, 15 Minutes to Mt Rushmore ![Exterior - Best location in the Black Hills! Walk to Hill City, 15 Minutes to Mt Rushmore (Hill City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101362900/101362833/254f6a17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Best location in the Black Hills! Walk to Hill City, 15 Minutes to Mt Rushmore (Hill City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101362900/101362833/4d2d6d08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Best location in the Black Hills! Walk to Hill City, 15 Minutes to Mt Rushmore (Hill City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101362900/101362833/f2798922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, WiFi - Best location in the Black Hills! Walk to Hill City, 15 Minutes to Mt Rushmore (Hill City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101362900/101362833/be7f1dd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Best location in the Black Hills! Walk to Hill City, 15 Minutes to Mt Rushmore (Hill City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101362900/101362833/411b0ee5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Allen Gulch Cabins, nestled in the heart of the Black Hills, offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in your cozy cabin with a queen bed and private bathroom or step outside to enjoy the shared fire pit and patio area. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill £114 includes taxes & fees 1 May - 2 May ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Best location in the Black Hills! Walk to Hill City, 15 Minutes to Mt Rushmore Allen Gulch Cabins is located on the outskirts of Hill City, the heart of the Black Hills. The perfect location that is close enough to walk to dinner but still in the woods with deer walking between the cabins. Cabin 2 is part of a duplex with Cabin 1\. Each side is identical and has its own shower, full bathroom, mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave, TV(basic Cable), wifi, Heat, AC, queen bed and a couple of chairs with a desk. There is1 assigned parking spot in front of the cabins but there is a large empty lot for trucks and trailers across the street. Behind the cabins is a shared fire pit, patio, tables, chairs and a couple arcade games for the kids. At Allen Gulch Cabins you are a short walk to Alpine Inn restaurant, 1880 train, Mickelson trail, Lost Cabin Brewery and only a short drive to Mt Rushmore, Crazy horse, Sylvan Lake, Needles highway, Custer, Sheridan Lake and so much more. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Condo | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95974400/95974359/2590091c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### McGregor and Main Luxury Lofts Hill City - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=95974359&PinnedHotelID=95974359&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Cabin | Resort view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101980000/101972300/101972216/2a07112a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Black Hills Cabins at Quails Crossing Hill City - Pool - Hot tub - All-inclusive - Parking included 8.2 Very good 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=101972216&PinnedHotelID=101972216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100666300/100666246/9fe885e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tenderfoot Creek Cabin | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Custer - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 138 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=100666246&PinnedHotelID=100666246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75820000/75817100/75817023/352fd8e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 10 min to Mount Rushmore, Black Hills. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 51356 ## About the area Hill City is home to this cabin. 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 Mount Rushmore. Granite Sports and South Dakota State Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Hill City travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hill-City.dx10767) [View more Cabin rentals in Hill City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hill-City-Cabins.d10767-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.93049%2C-103.57880&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j3zRUkDi5LoUa3hmHwOSckfPHRo=) Hill City, SD ### What's nearby - ![KEYSTONE, SD - JULY 4, 2019: 1880 Train in the Black Hills Central Railroad. This is a famous tourist attraction](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533115259/6957e637-93c8-450e-9967-c001127cc18a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) 1880 Train 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Granite Sports 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Museum @ Black Hills Institute 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Twisted Pine Winery 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - South Dakota State Railroad Museum 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Alpine Inn 6 min walk - Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill 5 min walk - High Country Guest Ranch 8 min drive - 1885 Steakhouse and saloon 4 min walk - Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Best location in the Black Hills! Walk to Hill City, 15 Minutes to Mt Rushmore pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Best location in the Black Hills! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie C. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Location was nice to walk for dinner or walk pet, a lot of friendly people. ##### Stephanie C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Faye B. 12 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and great Host Our cabin was only two blocks from downtown Hill City. Nestled in the hills amongst the wild life. The deer wandered around the Cabins as if they were pet's. Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park was amazing and just a short drive from the cabin. aforbetter host ##### Faye B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lex K. 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful time! Host was very accommodating and Maggie was great back in the Tap Room which was fun and relaxing in the evenings. We would definitely come again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3ccbd9a7-9561-4b77-a0de-ac9b70862ab3-1759336884801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3609f1da-8f8b-4af2-9ea3-d02c5f13ace5-1759336886953.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/10cdbf54-0894-49ab-86f7-577e97297020-1759336882710.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1a4014d2-bb2f-4985-a5dc-6f6f77c2e02e-1759336869044.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lex K. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maddi F. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy These cabins made this trip to the hills one of our favorites. The location was perfect, allowing us to walk everywhere! We made a ton of friends at the patio/fire pit area that made the trip even better. We will definitely be back, especially to visit Maggie again! ##### Maddi F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori H. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great find Was a perfect location, very relaxing and away from busy chaos while still close to everything. Not a lot of space but everything you need. Management was wonderful. Would recommend. ##### Lori H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuck M. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### July 24 Great little place 2 blocks to town ##### Chuck M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kim G. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean but older and small. The mini fridge froze everything and no adjustment possible. Mattress needs updating. Host was excellent! ##### Kim G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Kim G. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean but mattress needs to be updated badly. Very uncomfortable especially for the rate charged. ##### Kim G. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### carla b. 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### carla b. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom O. 6 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tom O. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ---