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Custom Black Hills Log Home w/views, Secluded, Only 12 miles to Mt Rushmore!

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Interior
Exterior
Bathtub, jetted bath, hair dryer, towels
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hermosa, SD
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

Custom Black Hills Log Home w/views, Secluded, Only 12 miles to Mt Rushmore!

Beauty and adventure inside and out! This custom stunning log home was built with relaxation in mind. When here, you will find yourself at one with the beautiful Black Hills with views for miles, thousands of ponderosa pines and frequent visits from wild turkey and deer. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath log home has 3 king beds, relaxation areas on each level, 22 ft high soaring vaulted ceilings, free wireless internet, 2 smart TV's, exercise equipment, ping pong table, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, gas grill, plenty of parking (including space for trailers), zero entry on the main level, Geothermal efficiency, 2 viewing decks and over 8 private acres to take in all the wildlife!

This property is on approximately 4 miles of gravel roads. The roads are well maintained by the county but it is gravel with some steep hills to navigate and in winter months a 4wd vehicle is recommended.

Upon arrival you will instantly fall in love with your surroundings of the beauty Black Hills country living had to offer. Once inside you'll love the openness of the soaring vaulted ceilings, attention to detail, rustic log interior, and oversized windows that allow tons of natural light to pour in. Hang out in the main floor family room where the amazing spacious structure of the home itself will amaze you.

You will most likely be spending most of your time outdoors and this home could not be better situated: Hermosa is a growing community offering a central location to all the area’s surrounding magnificent sites.  Once dubbed the ‘Hub to History and Adventure’, Hermosa serves as the eastern gateway to the beautiful Black Hills.  The property is located a mere 12 miles north east of the Custer State Park entrance and only 12 miles east of the historic Mt. Rushmore!

Additionally the property sits close to other major area attractions: less than 30 minutes to the following: Bear Country, Old McDonald's farm, Putt Putt golf, Reptile Gardens, Black Elk peak, Crazy Horse monument, and Lake Sylvan!

In addition to being a central location, Hermosa also offers locally owned dining options; whether it’s one of many delicious specialty pizzas from the famous Lintz Brothers Pizza, burgers or chicken from Lazy R Bar & Grill, the daily lunch special at the Community Senior Center, or just a quick bite from the Flying J Truck Stop Deli. 

Master suite #1: (upper level): king bed, whirlpool, WIC, fireplace, private deck.
Master suite #2 : (main level): King bed, Large Closet, Smart TV, Bath access.
Bedroom 3: (Main level ): King bed, oversized closet
2 separate sitting/living areas on each floor
Fully stocked kitchen, just bring your own perishables
2 full bathrooms + 1/2 bath
During your stay at this lodge, you'll be close to Rushmore Cave. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 6.5 miles (10.5 km) from Custer State Park and 10.2 miles (16.4 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial
As a guest of Custom Black Hills Log Home w/views, Secluded, Only 12 miles to Mt Rushmore!, you'll find a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Hermosa lodge is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • 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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

6 guests max including adults and children.

No pets allowed.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Custom Black Hills Log Home w/views, Secluded, Only 12 miles to Mt Rushmore! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great. Clean well laid out and had everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful log home was located centrally to the places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shari P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, perfect for our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location, beautiful property. Clean and exactly as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. Would recommend some fans and extra blankets.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Great family trip!

We loved this cabin. Such a great location and had everything our family needed! Would highly recommend for families/groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd K.

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

Great stay for the family

The house and location are great, the only area that would be better is to have a kitchen better stocked with dishes and cooking pans/utensils.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. Check-in process was very easy. Everyone in our group was impressed with the clean and nice the house was. It is a little drive to get places, but the scenery is beautiful, and the seclusion is well worth it! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Gorgeous home and environment.

Beautiful place just far enough away from town. Great place to relax and visit with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

G S.

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

Nature lovers' paradise

The overall stay was great. The property is centrally located to a lot of area activities, but off the beaten path, which we loved. It is very clean and maintained, and it felt like home away from home. We would stay again if we were ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

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

nice hideaway

We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ED S.

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

Mt Rushmore Vacation

Great house and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home. Very clean very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Plenty of space. Great location and lots of wildlife. Kids loved it and couldn't get enough of the ping pong table. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

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

Beautiful Place

Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Enjoyed the property and was central to where we wanted to site see.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Troy T.

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

Great Black Hills Getaway

The lodging was beautiful and secluded. We absolutely loved the accommodations and the daily visit from the deer and turkeys. Great access to all the surrounding locations for site seeing. Fantastic hosts and wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The log cabin is beautiful and exceptionally clean. It is surrounded by trees and very quiet and private. The property is centrally located to most Black Hills attractions.Note: the roads in this entire area are “hilly and curvy”, so it takes extra time to drive to the various attractions, but the views along the way are amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Beautiful property and home

Beautiful property and home! Very clean and main amenities. So many small thoughtful touches to make your stay as enjoyable as can be.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Lovely cabin in the hills

Great cabin. So much room for everyone. Very quiet and secluded area. Goats, a lot of turkeys and deer seen everyday. Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was beautiful, comfortable, clean, abs had wonderful views and outside space to enjoy! Culver staye Park was not too far which made it easier to come and go. lots of wildlife ad well (deer and turkeys). We look forward to visiting again and recommending this gorgeous house to friend and family. 10/10 experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Family road vacation with Giulia

Property was great! Came back to house able to relax make dinner enjoy each other in comfort.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here. It’s on gravel but they’re nicely maintained roads. It’s the perfect location to all the things we wanted to see. Custer’s Park, Mt Rushmore, Needles Highway, and so much more. The kids loved the ping pong table and the wildlife that came to feed. There was plenty of space for our family of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Family Vacation

This cabin was perfect and was equipped with everything you could need. We enjoyed watching the wildlife and grilling every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon A L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, we wish the weather had been more cooperative. Still overall a very nice trip regardless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025