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Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge.

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hill City, SD
  • 1880 Train
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Needles Highway
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hill City

In Hill City .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this lodge, you'll find Wade's Gold Mill and Things That Rock. Sonja's and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Needles Highway - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Black Hills National Forest - 23 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Mount Rushmore - 26 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hill City Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge.

Welcome to the Mickelson Trail Lodge

Custom built lodge with 6 bedrooms, 6 1/2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, screened porch with 20’ cathedral ceiling. Log covered patio with mammoth wood burning fireplace, private swimming pool and gardens, and featuring a unique hot tub with spectacular views of the valley. (Hot Tubs are not available during the months of January & February).

The pool is open Memorial Weekend-Labor Day weekend. (weather permitting).

We only allow 1 dog per cabin. We don't allow any other type of animals. Dogs must be less than 20 lbs. Dogs must be on leash when walking around the property, please clean up after your dog as well! If there’s evidence of excessive dog hair in the cabin. There’ll be an additional $200 charge. Please bring a kennel for the dog, so they are not loose in the cabin. Dogs are not allowed on any type of furniture or bedding.

There is absolutely No smoking/Vaping anywhere in this cabin. If we find any trace of smoking/Vaping anywhere in the cabin, there will be an $200 fee.


Located in the Heart of the Hills, just minutes away from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, and all major Black Hills attractions.

We have 24 Hour Security Cameras on Property.

Disclaimer: Cell phone & Wi-Fi reception is very limited. Also, there is no washer/Dryer unit available at this cabin.

Western Sky Vacation Homes, LLC manages Mickelson Trail Lodge.

Property manager

Matt McCaskell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Check with Property Manager on pet policy..

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Notify us before booking
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. Note from host: Notify us before booking For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hill City's Finest Lodge Mickelson Trail Hill City
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Hill City's Finest Mickelson
Hill City's Finest! Lodge by the Mickelson Trail Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. to the airport?

This lodge is 39.1 mi (50-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this lodge.

How close is Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. to the beach?

This lodge is 9.9 mi (16-min drive) from Sheridan Lake South and 11.6 mi (19-min drive) from Sheridan Lake North. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. offer free breakfast?

This lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. ?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. ?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. have a pool?

This lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. to downtown Hill City?

This lodge is 3.5 mi away from Hill City.

Little piece of paradise, Mickelson Trail Lodge. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cabin! We will be back! Loved the pool, location, layout of the cabin! It was all great!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot for a Large Group

The property had more than enough room for our group of 8. The host was very friendly and helpful. Good location to access anything you want to see in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views

The property was very clean. The beds are awesome. The downfall is there’s no group seating overall we had a great time. The best part with the horses that ran by every morning.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance W., Abercrombie ND

Liked: Cleanliness

ATV Hill City Area

This was our groups second time visiting this rental and it has never disappointed. Great communication with renter, cabin was clean, plenty of parking for all our trucks & trailers, close proximity to many years worth of trails to ride. Thank you for renting this home for everyone to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Black hills Atv riding

Great property excellent location. Listing is accurate. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than we deserve!

Our kids grew up in a crowded house, bunk beds, etc. ...so now they got to enjoy multiple rooms, no sharing a bed, nice hot tub, better views than flat farmland, walking trail a few hundred yards away....Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter 2025

Great property and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place & Stay

We booked this property last minute and the communication was great with Matt, the property manager. Questions, issues, before booking and after, were all promptly answered. The house was fully stocked and my kids loved the hot tub. The weather wasn't quite nice enough for the pool but we'd love to come back when it is!Everything worked as expected and if something didn't, Matt quickly answered/addressed the subject in question. The location was great! We saw deer in/on/around the property every day/night and my kids thought it was awesome! Quiet location, not far from Hill City.Easy in and out - check in/check out/of the house itself - and felt very secure.The responsibilities for check out were very reasonable and easy to do. Appreciated after some of the places we've stayed.Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay for a large group.

We enjoyed having several bedrooms and bathrooms. We would have liked a few more large bowls and pots for cooking since our group likes to cook most of our meals when staying somewhere. We had roughly 10 people there and it was difficult to get everyone around one table. Enjoyed the hottub and the outdoor space a lot. The internet was more than enough, it roughly 100 mbps download for reference. A plus for most of us was the lack of cell service, so we could disconnect and enjoy our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

It truly is a piece of paradise! We will definitely be looking into booking again real soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mickelson Trail Lodge

Outstanding property and the best vacation rental manager I've ever dealt with. Always available for any issue we had. Would highly recommend for others wishing to stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reyne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was excellent

was clean, and very accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

70thBirthday Party

This place was very nice! Enjoyed the outdoor fireplace, hot tiub and view! Will definitely try and rent again sometime! Having a private bathroom in each area or room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This property is a great place to gather after touring the area. Easy access. Nice outdoor amenities. Good for large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Coming back next September!👍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay with family and friends!

Good location for having fun in the Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 week after sturgis

It was the best place i have ever stayed in. Everything was very clean and organized.he has fire wood delivered next to the cabin and it is resemble priced. We all had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin and beautiful location

We’ve stayed at this lodge twice now and our stay was fabulous both times. The accommodations are great! It is away from the hustle and bustle but close to Hill City and other attractions. We enjoyed our time here immensely. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

leslie d.

Liked: Cleanliness

3rd time there

great place to stay close to all the attractions quiet and peaceful great place to relax and rest
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun trip

We had a great time! The lodge was very comfortable for all of us! We enjoyed the pool and hot tub! Matthew was a great host, he was very accommodating when we needed anything! Its was a great 50th Anniversary trip for us and our entire family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Everything was PERFECT!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance W., Abercrombie ND

Liked: Cleanliness

ATV Trip

We had a group of 12 people and this beautiful property was a perfect fit. Property management was always very helpful with any needs, & communication was great. Large parking area for all our trucks and trailers. This is a great location to access trails for ATVing or any other outdoor activity. Would definitely stay here again when we visit the Black Hills in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

We had a great getaway with friends at this beautiful lodge. Matthew was great to work with and very helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yearly family get together

Easter weekend family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024