At this cabin, you'll be 18.6 km (11.5 mi) from Custer State Park and 23.6 km (14.7 mi) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. .Cabin features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a living room and a TV are also available.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
Mount Rushmore - 27 min drive - 25.0 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Alpine Inn - 6 min drive
Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - 7 min drive
Bumpin' Buffalo - 7 min drive
1885 Steakhouse and saloon - 7 min drive
High Country Guest Ranch - 8 min walk
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.
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Welcome to Goldfinch!?
The closest beach to Welcome to Goldfinch! is Sheridan Lake South (11.6 km).
Does Welcome to Goldfinch! have a pool?
No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.
Is Welcome to Goldfinch! family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Welcome to Goldfinch! is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Welcome to Goldfinch!?
No, Welcome to Goldfinch! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Welcome to Goldfinch!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Reviews
Welcome to Goldfinch! Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Virginia F.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for 4 families to gather
Virginia F.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Deborah P.
6 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Deborah P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Steve S.
14 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location in the Black Hills. Good access to all parts of the southern Hills.Refrigerator was off and warm when we arrived. Moved plug to different plugin and it then worked.No furniture or chairs in first floor master bedroom to lay luggage on. Not convenient to lay luggage on floor.Would be nice to have grab bars in the first floor bathroom tub shower, which was very slippery. Also a few towel bars would be nice instead of a few hooks.We also found a couple of other electrical plugins that did not work.
Steve S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Emily S.
1 July 2025
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!
Emily S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jessica A.
11 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jessica A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Tracy J.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pre Deployment vacation with Family
We didnt know there was a code to access the house. I didnt hear from anyone the day of arrival which is common courtesy. I had to go to the office for the other properties at the same site for help to call our host to get the code. The refrigerator wasnt turned up before our arrival so took about a day and a half to get to temp. Overall the house was a great size for amount of people we had. We own property on the same road and in Rapid City so am very familiar with the area. Thank you for an enjoyable stay. Would love to do it again in the future.
Tracy J.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauri L.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Lauri L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzy G.
11 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Suzy G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Linda S.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Linda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
DAWN C.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Great place for our family
DAWN C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli M.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location to experience the Black Hills. Everyone loved the hot tub! Plenty of beds to accommodate our group.
Kelli M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Karen L.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Karen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Richard B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Kelly R.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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Worked perfectly for our family event
Kelly R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra H.
14 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Alexandra H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna H.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Donna H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian K.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Brian K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy A.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Nancy A.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila S.
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Located conveniently near major attractions. Came for ATV riding, lots of great trails near cabin. Very spacious cabin, would stay here again!
Sheila S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
James R.
17 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
James R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Michelle B.
3 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Michelle B.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Amy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Jackie L.
30 Oct 2023
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.
Jackie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Steven B.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Steven B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike P.
30 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!