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In the heart of Black Hills, Canyon Wren offers a cozy cabin experience. Enjoy nearby attractions like Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse, or take advantage of Mickelson Trail right at your doorstep. Relax by the bonfire in the evenings while watching wildlife.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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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 Canyon Wren!

Come enjoy Canyon Wren! A cozy cabin in the heart of Black Hills. The cabin is located just out of Hill City. Located in the popular High Country Ranch. Come enjoy some of the nearby attractions including Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Enjoy the Mickelson Trail right out your front door. Wake up to the beautiful sunrises. Enjoy sitting by the bonfire watching the wildlife in the evenings.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • 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
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 - 8.8 km
  • Wade's Gold Mill
    5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Twisted Pine Winery
    6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Things That Rock
    6 min drive - 8.5 km

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 Canyon Wren! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Welcome to Canyon Wren!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Canyon Wren!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Canyon Wren! 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 Canyon Wren! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Beautiful place

Our stay was amazing, we stayed from 2/5-2/10. Heat worked great and place was clean and very close to town. Would highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

SD Getaway

Perfect place to stay! Was very clean and perfect for our family. Very close to all the attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at Canyon Wren. The property was well maintained, clean, and warm! We would be happy to return in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to attractions

Location and size of cabin was perfect!! Beds and living room seating were very uncomfortable and there were a lot of flies in cabin !! Probably would stay there again just because of the location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

UTV Trip

Very clean and nice place to stay. Simple to find. Great home base for our family utv trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Great!

Beautiful location. Very peaceful. Close to trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Summer Vacation

We enjoyed the location as a great central point for all the Black Hills sites. The cabin was a nice size for our family of four, with beautiful surroundings. It was clean with comfortable beds and furniture. We would stay here again if returning to the Black Hills.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nick H.

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

Good not great

Everything was good only complaint is the beds are terrible…
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa H.

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

Perfect!

We loved our stay at the Canyon Wren! It was just right for us. It was clean and cozy. Loved the community feel and the short drive to Hill City. Was close to trails and attractions. The 2 decks was perfect for outdoor seating. Thank you for a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Great Location

Great location between Spearfish Canyon and Custer State Park. The cabin was cozy and clean, and everything worked as expected. We spent more time outside than in. Michelle was responsive and flexible, and made our stay very enjoyable. Thanks again, Tony
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

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

Cute cabin

Very clean, I would stay again. A couple things that could be improved, outside lighting, bed comfort. The beds were hard, and there was no outside street lights, the one at the end of the road was burnt out. Its great for star gazing. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., Gaylord, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

enjoyed

Other than a few cosmetic problems, it was clean, it was quiet and i would stay again. when I asked a question, it was answered quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B.

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

Anniversary Trip

The cabin was very clean and has a lovely location. The only thing that was disappointing was the lack of storage for clothes. There were no closets or wardrobes to hang clothes in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Angie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice little cabin

Nice cabin, but only gave it a 3 for a few reasons. When we arrived there was no heat on anywhere in the cabin, it was 45 degrees inside and 15 degrees outside. It took a LONG time to heat, we were cold most of the first night. If it’s winter in SD, you leave the heat on. The heater in the bedroom wasn’t working and I contacted management and someone did come and fix it thankfully. The other reason is because we couldn’t use the bed in the couch because it had dirty sheets and dog hair all over it, absolutely gross. We had one child that had to sleep on the couch instead of the bed because of this. Also, the silverware drawer is broke and falls back every time you try to open it, had a child that caught his finger in it the first time he opened it, needs fixed. It was nice but the housekeeping could be improved. Also, it needs Kleenexes and coffee filters.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dean Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing fancy, but nice and everything worked. Quiet and peaceful and beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
More wash clothes for showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

family vacation

Location was peaceful and cozy. The host was amazing to work with and was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

South Dakota ranch near Rushmore

Nice log cabin next to horse ranch and close to Rushmore and Custer state park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harper P.

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

Good Stay

Great Place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Repeat Customer-Love this Ranch!

I've stayed at this ranch 3 times now and always a great experience! We enjoyed this ranch with extended family and came back on a girl trip! The Ranch is peaceful, watching the morning sunrise, sipping coffee and watching the horses come up from pasture. Many memories made here and would come back again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great at answering my questions . Cabin was as pictured had everything needed for an enjoyable stay fire wood readily available, grill clean and ready , was amazing views recommended 10 out of 10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our cabin was just as advertised. It wasn't fancy but it was everything we needed. The beds were comfy. Lovely location. There were a lot of dead flies in the cabin, though (it is on a ranch). Otherwise, we had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve Y.

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

Nice Cabin

Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla L.

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

Serenity

It was very nice, quiet and beautiful. We love the Hills!! Always trying new areas. It was a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

First time to Black Hills

Great location. Peaceful, scenic valley and out of the way from all the tourism in Hill City. A few things would make the cabin much more comfortable would be to invest in good beds and better sofa seating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023