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Welcome to Bluebird Retreat! provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to Bluebird Retreat!

Welcome to Bluebird Retreat. A cozy cabin in the heart of the Black Hills just out of Hill City. Located in the popular High Country Ranch. Enjoy the Mickelson Trail right out your front door. Main attractions close by including Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Wake up to a beautiful sunrise and views. Enjoy sitting by the bonfire watching wildlife in the evenings.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

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 Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting. Visit our Hill City travel guide
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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
    1880 Train
    7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Wade's Gold Mill
    5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Twisted Pine Winery
    6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Things That Rock
    6 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpine Inn
    6 min drive
  • Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill
    7 min drive
  • High Country Guest Ranch
    8 min walk
  • 1885 Steakhouse and saloon
    7 min drive
  • Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Bluebird Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome to Bluebird Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Bluebird Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Bluebird Retreat! located?

Situated in Hill City, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Wade's Gold Mill, Things That Rock and Sonja's. Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Twisted Pine Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Welcome to Bluebird Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anacelis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a breathtaking place it was cozy beautifull views and safe place quite and it was clean we will definitely come back ....
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, clean and quiet. Everything you need within 5 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

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

Great Property

Great location for visiting the Black Hills and a well maintained and tastefully decorated log home with all the amenities you can ask for. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

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

Birthday getaway

Great location, close enough to adventures and far enough from town to be quiet and afford peace amd solitude.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Family Christmas

Needed a place to celebrate our family Christmas. It was cozy and provided the space we needed to celebrate and enjoy our holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Just what we needed

This place was quiet and beautiful. Just what we needed to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cities.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

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

Great location! Great stay!

My husband and I had the pleasure of spending 3 nights at Bluebird Retreat and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was quiet, well stocked and just a short drive into Hill City. Its location makes it convenient for getting to many of the local attractions. The property manager is so responsive and timely in our communication with her. Thank you Michelle. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

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

Bluebird Retreat R&R Perfect!

The Bluebird Retreat is in a delightful location amongst other vacation cabins but with spacing that affords privacy and uninhibited views of the small valley through which a classic babbling brook runs. It is the perfect size cabin for a party of 4-6 (3 queen beds), with a nice design, and, dovetailing nicely with my tastes, not to fancy and not too simple. Particularly enjoyed the porch in the early mornings and the firepit in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

doreen k., Pierre sd

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

Relaxing

Loved the location quite and peaceful. They allowed us to brimg our two pups and they enjoyed the walks too! Clean, comfortable and relaxing to get away from the huddle of daily life. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

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

Beautiful Getaway

We rented Bluebird for a wedding the whole family was in. We were 7 minutes from town and about 13 to the wedding events venue. The cabin was perfect for a family with the open concept balcony bedroom. We found everything we needed for our stay. The scenery was beautiful and peaceful. You are far enough from neighbors for privacy. The small balcony off the loft area was perfect for the teens to star gaze at night. There was enough space inside and out for the kids to play without busy roads nearby. The cabin was clean and the host responded to messages instantly. They even mailed us some belongings left behind from our stay! Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael H.

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

Quiet and great location

The location is great. Just a short 4-5 mile drive to Hill City. The cabin was clean and the easy to unlock the door when we arrived. It was a hot day and the cabin was a bit warmer than I liked. It was cool enough by bedtime to sleep comfortable, but I feel the A/C should have been started earlier in the day. There were weeds around the front porch and for me, this takes away from the appearance of the cabin. Pulling or cutting the weeds would have improved the looks. I am mildly disappointed when I find things that don't work. I found a window that wouldn't open and probably not a big deal. But the cabin had very few windows you could open and when I was trying to cool the cabin down it would have been nice to open all the windows. Also most cabins have a couple of soft blankets to use for front porch sitting. We found one blanket intended for use on the bed, but we used outside anyway. I realize these are minor things, and don't ruin the stay. But the details to me, and the attention to details make the stay better. One thing in the positive that I appreciated very much was there was no requirement to clean and sweep the floor, take the bed apart or even take out the trash. I did take out the trash because I feel it is the right thing to do. The only chore we had was to wash the dishes which we did. If I return to the area I would consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin. Super clean. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with a great location. The cabin was clean and perfect for our accommodations. I wish we could have stayed here for a few more days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin. Perfect for our family. Short drive from Hill City. Toddler loved the horses that stopped by during the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin! Beds were comfortable and amenities were good. The addition of shampoo, soap, towels, and basic kitchen equipment were a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

SW

Great location…central to all the attractions!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very nice. Just a few things—the picnic table was broken and not useable. Also the chairs around the fire pit were also broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Family Trip

Perfect for our trip…2 adults and a 12 year old traveling with our dogs. Stayed during the week so surrounding area was quiet. Great location, spent days in Custer state park and The Badlands. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Beautiful!

Great location and beautiful setting!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great Cabin

Great place, location, if you want Wi-Fi make sure you get the password before you get there, but shouldn’t need it if you love the outdoors!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trenton G.

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

Great Cabin

We recently stayed here for a short family vacation. Our group had 4 adults, 1 child, and 1 dog. There was plenty of room for everyone, and the cabin was clean and looked like new. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great cabin

The Bluebird Cabin worked out great for our trip to the Black Hills. Michelle was very prompt and helpful in responding to our inquiries.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

SD adventure

Beautiful property, clean. Loved watching the horses from the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023