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Iron Horse Lookout | 3 Bed, 2 Bath

Holiday home in Hill City with kitchen and balcony

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Dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled near downtown Hill City, Iron Horse Lookout offers a cozy retreat with a covered patio and stunning views. Unwind while watching wildlife stroll through the property or enjoy your morning coffee on the deck. This comfortable home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, WiFi, laundry facilities and an attached garage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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

Iron Horse Lookout | 3 Bed, 2 Bath

*New in 2025
Looking for that perfect beautiful home near downtown Hill City? Look no further than the Iron Horse Lookout with its cozy feel and convenience to downtown and central to all Black Hills attractions. Unwind on the patio with the covered deck and take in the views, or enjoy your morning coffee while watching wildlife stroll through the property. Motorcycle guests will love this home with zero gravel and an attached two-car garage. A short walk down the hill from the property will greet you with the charm of Main Street Hill City, and you’re within walking distance from the Mickelson Trail, making walking, biking, and hiking easy to enjoy. You can also visit the nearby Major Lake to walk, bike, or fish. With so many options and convenience, you won't want to leave.

This comfortable abode sleeps 8 with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Iron Horse Lookout comes with all the necessities such as a gas grill, WiFi, TV, central air conditioning, laundry, and two car attached garage.

Master bedroom has a king bed and attached full sized bathroom
Second bedroom has a queen sized bed
Third bedroom has a queen sized bed
Living room has a queen sized sleeper sofa

*Note, there is no off street parking in this neighborhood, please contact us if you need additional parking space.

**Book directly on our website and save on the Airbnb/VRBO fees

Amenities:

Iron Horse Lookout

Sleeps: 8

# Bedrooms: 3

Hot tub: No

A/C: Yes, central A/C

WiFi: Yes

TV: Cable TV

Cell phone service: Yes

BBQ: Propane

Fire pit: No

Coffee maker: Coffee pot

City: Hill City

Laundry: On site washer/dryer

Garage: Yes, double car garage for guests use

Additional amenities: Property is located in downtown Hill City

Parking: 4 cars or 2 cars and 2 trailers (more trailer parking for additional fee)

Gravel: None

Beds: 1 King , 2 Queen's and a Queen sleeper sofa in the living room

Miles to Mt. Rushmore: 14.1 miles

Miles to Crazy Horse: 10.5 Miles

Miles to Custer State Park: 9.3 miles

ATVing/Snowmobiling nearby: Yes, up Deerfiled road for more forest service roads and an ATV/Snowmobile designated trail system.

Hiking nearby: National forest access is up Deerfield road, or walking/biking the Mickelson Trail (just down the hill from this home), or walking/biking/fishing the nearby Major Lake (also just down the hill from this home).

Additional Information:

Check in is at 4PM

Check out is at 10AM

Half of the total is taken at the time of reservation

The second half is automatically processed 14 days prior to reservation

No refundable deposits are taken

Cancellations that are made more than sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date are subject to a 5% cancellation fee or $50, whichever is greater. Cancellations or changes that are made within sixty (60) days of the arrival date, forfeit any payments made, unless the home can be re-rented; the cancellation fee still applies.

Airbnb cancellations that are made 7 days prior to the arrival date will forfeit 50% of the total booking cost. After 7 days prior to arrival, no refund will be given.

Rushmore Vacation Rentals provides guests with the following:

Toilet paper

Paper towels

Trash can liners

Linens and 1 towel for each person the home sleeps

Kitchen stocked with plates, silverware, cups, baking dishes, etc. (enough for the amount the home sleeps)

Basic seasonings (salt & pepper)

Propane for BBQ grill

Dish soap

Hand soap

Dishwasher soap

Laundry detergent

(Washers and dryers are free for guests use) This home is on a cistern so we ask guests limit their water usage

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Naked Winery - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Needles Highway - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 19 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪High Country Guest Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Iron Horse Lookout | 3 Bed, 2 Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Iron Horse Lookout | 3 Bed, 2 Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iron Horse Lookout | 3 Bed, 2 Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Iron Horse Lookout | 3 Bed, 2 Bath located?

Situated in Hill City, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Things That Rock, Sonja's and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Twisted Pine Winery and Everything Prehistoric are also within 5 minutes.

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Iron Horse Lookout | 3 Bed, 2 Bath Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

T M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home and super convenient to downtime Hill City and all area attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Great location, great views

View from the deck is fantastic. House was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Super location

Very nice house, location , and view of town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Great place in the Black Hills

This property was very nice and had everything we needed. Location was great as we were able to walk to shops and restaurants in Hill City.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad/jennifer H.

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

Great place to stay!

This home was a perfect location for a South Dakota Black Hills Vacation stay. Clean, well-stocked and close to restaurants and shops. We enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the town in the evening after sightseeing and hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

South Dakota Vacation

This place was perfect. Great location for so many things. We visited the Badlands, Custer State Park, Devils Tower, Keystone, Deadwood, Sturgis, Custer, Spearfish Canyon, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and of course Hill City. We are so appreciative of this place, great location overlooking Hill City, cleanliness, and the management.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter h.

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

Great location

Very nice home with lots of room and the beds are comfortable. The view from windows and porch are fantastic. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Great place to stay!

Close to everything. Clean, quiet, plenty of room for our 4 grands and us. We had a perfect vacation! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brody L.

Super friendly staff

We had a great experience, nice place, great view. The staff was courtious, welcoming, and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

Great location, beautiful home

We had a great stay at this beautiful home overlooking downtown Hill City. 3 bedrooms for 3 couples and plenty of room to spread out. We would stay again in a heartbeat 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeri E.

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

Great location

This house was a great location for our trip. Close to town but not in town. Everything was great. We will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Black Hills Beauty

This was the perfect location for all the Black Hills attractions; riding bikes on the Mickelson Trail, Custer State Park, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake, Crazy Horse sculpture, Mt. Rushmore … etc. We could walk to the Alpine Inn for dinner or BBQ at home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Highly recommended

The house was super clean and comfortable! We all really enjoyed our stay. Marcia and the staff were so nice and helpful. Would highly recommend this place! Centrally located to most major attractions. Be sure to eat at the Alpine Inn down the street from the house.

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

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

Great House in a Great Location

Could not have asked for a better accommodation-house was great and it was close to Mt. Rushmore and about an hour and a half from Badlands and Wall. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Geri A.

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

Great!

We loved it! Perfect in every way; location; cleanliness: size. We're hoping to make this getaway a yearly thing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

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

Great location very nice home.

We stayed five nights in June and thourghly enjoyed the house. We usually go to Hill City, SD two or three times a year and have been looking for a nice vacation rental for quite a while and we have finally found it. It was clean and has a great location overlooking the town. Our only complaint is that it is not as equipped in the kitchen as other vacation rentals that we have stayed in. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Spacious house

This is a great place if you are looking for some place to gather a larger group with all the modem conveniences of home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great Central Hills Location

We are a family of 6 adults. We had a very nice stay. Large LL family room was a hit. Newer home with all the amenities. Very close to lots of Black Hills attractions and hikes. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Excellent Property Close to Downtown

My family of three stayed here for 4 days/3 nights. We’ve been to the Hills several times and this property is by far the best we’ve stayed at. The deck provides a beautiful of the Hills and Downtown Hill City. There are 3 beds and 2 baths, which were more than adequate for us. We even had the ability to park in the garage! Communication with owner was great. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Iron horse in Hill City

The house was lovely and very comfortable. All attractions in the Black hills were easy to get to. Our family had a wonderful time. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Wonderful Retreat!

My family enjoyed this beautiful home during our stay in Hill City. We made great use of the wonderful deck that overlooked the city and the train depot! The house is clean, spacious, well maintained and is in an ideal spot for exploring Hill City. It is an easy walk to downtown; and we found a wonderful coffee shop just down the hill behind the house. A perfect respite in the Black Hills!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudio K.

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

Wonderful accommodations

Highly recommended. Spacious, well organized, provided, and managed. The deck is a special place to sit, eat, play board games, enjoy the view, day and night. Excellent location with easy access to the major sights of the Black Hills. Don't hesitate to rent it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Great Spot for Adventures in the Black Hills

This property looks over Hill City, a 5 minute walk on to Main Street. It's clean, well-maintained, and the check-in / check-out procedure was remarkably easy. Plenty of space on both levels, the deck provided a great view of the sunrise. I have stayed at several properties in Deadwood, Hill City, and Custer, and this spot is particularly solid. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

Iron horse was a winner!

Iron Horse was a great location to see the Black hills and Badlands. It was a nice, clean and relaxing place to come back to after a day of sightseeing. The accommodation was perfect for my husband and me, college age son and father. We all had our own space but could enjoy time together as well.

8/10 Good

John L.

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

Conveniently located, offers spectacular view!

The property is convenient to all Black Hills activity! We enjoyed the spacious rooms and all the amenities. However, there were bugs on the lower patio, and some had gotten into the lower bedrooms. We are senior citizens, and grab bars on the bathtubs would have been handy. Overall, it was a great place to call home for a few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021