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In the heart of the Black Hills, Goldfinch offers a serene retreat. Start your day with breathtaking sunrises and unwind in the evenings surrounded by wildlife. You can also relax in a hot tub after exploring nearby Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse or hiking on Mickelson Trail right out of your front door.

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Wonderful

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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 Goldfinch!

Welcome to Goldfinch in the heart of the Black Hills! Just out of Hill City. Located in the
popular High Country Ranch. Come enjoy some of the attractions that are close by including Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Popular Mickelson Trail is right out the front door. Wake up to the beautiful sunrises and enjoy the wildlife in the evenings. Relax in the hot tub after a long day of sightseeing.

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

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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 Goldfinch! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Welcome to Goldfinch!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Goldfinch!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Goldfinch! 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 Goldfinch! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

The cabin was clean, in a great location for sxs rides, close enough to town for necessities and overall a great stay! Easily accommodated our group of 4 adults and 5 kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Great location

Located conveniently near major attractions. Came for ATV riding, lots of great trails near cabin. Very spacious cabin, would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Great location!

Great location to experience the Black Hills. Everyone loved the hot tub! Plenty of beds to accommodate our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

June L.

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

Great cabin

Clean neighborhood with beautiful landscape for outdoor gathering. Great place for large gatherings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Couldn’t have been any better.

We had four couples staying together and it was the perfect place to give each couple their own space while allowing us to be together in the common areas. We will definately be staying there again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Great Home Base for Visit

The location was great, very convenient to Mount Rushmore and tourist attractions near there. House was comfortable, pleasant and as described on the listing and properly ready for us. Just had a small issue which was very satisfactorily resolved. Communication with the host was excellent. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Great Place

Booked this for the family and we had a great time. We made use of the fire pit, grill, and hot tub several times, definitely nice amenities on the property. My little niece loved walking over to watch the horses. The trail network that runs right in front of the place was awesome and well kept. The host was very communicative and helpful during our stay. A quick drive to downtown Hill City.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauri L.

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

March 26-27 2025. Family Vacation

Traveling family of five (including 18 year old and grandparents in their 80s).Beautiful location- 3 miles from Hill City. Super close to Crazy Horse. House is minimal but very well equipped and very clean. We had a minor issue with the toilet in the first 10 minutes of our arrival and the home owner responded immediately with some instructions and had someone out to double check within hours. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

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

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Worked perfectly for our family event
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy G.

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

Mother's 80th Birthday

We loved being able to celebrate our mother's 80th birthday with family all together. We were able to stay together in a cabin that allowed us to eat together, sleep comfortably, play cards, and watch movies. An added plus was the outside environment. We were able to pet horses, sled and take walks! Peaceful. Pretty. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shellee H.

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

Side By Side Trip

Had plenty of room for parking and unloading our side by side vehicles. Living and kitchen area was smaller - worked just fine for our group because we were out on the trails all day. Enjoyed coming back and utilizing the hot tub. Would have been nice to have a bathroom downstairs . Area was nice and quiet - close to a lot of trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

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

Great Location

Beautiful cabin in a great location. Communication was great! Cabin is stock with basic essentials. It snowed the day before we went there which made the scenery wonderful but then also covered the patio and driveway. We did have to wait a bit for that to get cleared but gentlemen came early evening and was pleasant. The cabin could use a deep clean and a few more dish towels and rags. Overall wonderful place! Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great Place for Family Getaway

We got there pretty late in the evening but had no problems getting in the door. Cabin had all the amenities we needed. I would recommend bringing a few more blankets if you have "blanket snobs" like my daughters who want their own fluffy blankets. The property was clean, quiet, and close to everything everyone wanted to see. We all went our own way during the day and then came back to the cabin at night. Can't wait to come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Out of this world awesome !!!

It was over the top. More than what we expected. Extra beds and bedding and towels for all of us. Outstanding. The little kids ran up and down your hills beside the cabin and played hide and seek for hours Campfire and hot tub was enjoyed by all. Very quiet to sleep and everyone slept good in the beds. Very comfortable 👍💕 Totally fun and roomy for all of us and all ages
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Michigan in the house!

Had a great 3 night stay at Goldfinch in Sept. 2023. It was very convenient for the four of us to have a "home base" while visiting all the local tourist attractions. The horses running each morning behind the house was great! The only issue for us was the second bathroom being upstairs, as it was not easy for some of us "seniors" to climb the steps. Other than that, it was great. Beautiful area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

South Korea meets South Dakota

Our group consisted of two adult couples from Aberdeen SD along with five collegiate International Exchange Students from South Korea. We all loved the rural setting, the kids loved being able to walk out the front door and see the stars in the sky, and we also loved the short and easy drive into Hill City for supplies. Everyone we met in Hill City were extremely friendly, and we also enjoyed being able to hang out together and play games and have snacks and beverages. So much more convenient than a hotel! We had a great time overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie L.

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

Great location

Quick 2 night trip for Fall Break. Perfect size for 3 families as far as bedrooms. Would have been nice to have a 3rd bath with basement bedroom. Needs new carpet and many light bulbs out but management agreed and said it’s in the plans. Very easy to communicate with. Bring your own firewood. It wasn’t clear to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steven B.

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

black hills classic motorcycle ride

It was a very nice place. Everyone like the accommodations. The only thing we could suggest would be to make the management more accessible. Maybe that was my fault, as my phone would not call the number listed on the "welcome/rules book", until I got set up with the wifi calling there. and then I did not try again. And there was no key code that we could find so locking the doors was not an option for us. Also a few more benches or stands in the room would be nice to set suitcases on. The availability for a quick phone contact with your guests would have made us more comfortable. But overall, it was very good, and we would come back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for 4 families to gather
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat property with lots of amenities. Fully-stocked kitchen. Nice hot tub. Even horses and donkeys nearby to admire.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN C.

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

Wedding weekend

Great place for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

JODIE M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Hoe was clean but the ahower curtains didnt even fit the showers so water went every where. Has holes in rhe wall where they had a towel rack in the bathroom. Never replaced the towel rack. The basement should only be for the laundry. They have had nlackold so they cut parts of the sheet rock of in the basement. Plus it smells very damn and musthy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great parking for trailers. Location is great for accessibility to Mickelson Trail and ATV trails. Appreciate the number of beds, but not a lot of living space for everyone to eat or hang out.There are minor upgrades that would be nice, such as a working can opener, a functional serving spoon, a pair of scissors, night stands by all beds, and a larger water heater for everyone to shower. Another good upgrade would be a bathroom in the basement since there are 2 queen beds down there and the upstairs bathroom is difficult to use if someone is sleeping in the loft.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorene F.

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

Great Time in the Black Hills

This was the first time our adult kids got to meet each other. The setting was wonderful, close to so much to do. The house was set up so each family had their own space. We loved the hot tub, fire pit and the front porch. It allowed us to have a wonderful time, see and do lots of things in the Hills. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Emily S.

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

A full house!

We were very happy with the location of this house. I would have loved a dishwasher with as many of us as there were, but it was fine. If you're going during a hotter time, bring fans as the upstairs does not cool down well, and extra blankets for those in the basement, as that stays very cold. The bedrooms do not have ceiling lights, so it is pretty dark in there in the evenings. We took advantage of the hot tub and fire pit and loved watching the horses walk by us each morning and evening. There was plenty of space outside for the kids to play and spread out. The host was amazing when I had questions and super responsive! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025