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Full kitchen - Prospector (Hill City)
Additional parking for trailers  - Prospector (Hill City)
Covered deck and outdoor dining area  - Prospector (Hill City)
Living room with TV and gas fireplace  - Prospector (Hill City)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows. - Prospector (Hill City)
Prospector provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Prospector

  • Summary:

    Enjoy evenings on the private covered deck or walk to the nearby restaurants, galleries, pubs, and shopping.



    The Space:

    Enjoy evenings on the private covered deck or walk to the nearby restaurants, galleries, pubs, and shopping. This lovely town home is within walking distance to downtown Hill City; yet privately situated with plenty of room to unwind. Being just minutes to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park and millions of acres of Black Hills National Forest, makes this a great place to relax after a long day of site seeing. If you're in the area for adventure, this home is right by Deerfield Road, which will take you to miles and miles of Forest Service roads, ATV/UTV/snowmobile specific trails, Deerfield Lake for fishing, and hiking in the Black Hills National Forest. Guests will love this two level home featuring a full gourmet kitchen, double car garage, laundry facilities, BBQ grill, and covered deck.



    The Prospector is located in a beautiful tree surrounded neighborhood with views of the downtown and access to the Mickelson Trail with zero gravel to the home. There is also a little lake within walking distance of the Prospector with fish in it, Sheridan Lake is 5 miles away for more fishing, and Custer State Park is 12 miles away. With everything so convenient in one lovely package, it's perfect for your Black Hills vacation!



    Please Note:

    No RV's or campers are allowed to be parked in this neighborhood at any time. There is also no off street parking in this neighborhood. All vehicles must be able to park in the garages or on the concrete in front of the garages. This home also has a parking spot for trailers next to it. Ask us about additional parking if needed.



    If you have a larger group or reunion, you can also reserve the Gold Mill which is the attached town home for $50 off per night. It also sleeps 8 people and has the option for an adjoining deck space.



    Amenities:

    Sleeps: 8

    Number of bedrooms: 3

    Hot tub: No

    A/C: Yes, wall A/C in master bedroom and dining/living room area

    WiFi: Yes

    TV: Cable TV in living room and master bedroom

    Cell phone service: Yes

    BBQ: Propane (we provide the propane)

    Fire pit: No

    Coffee maker: Coffee pot and K cup

    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 and 2 trailers

    Gravel: None

    Beds: 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, and a queen portable firm folding mattress kept in a closet (recommended for children’s use)



    Provided at the home:

    Coffee Grinder

    Coffee maker and Keurig

    Crockpot

    Blender

    Griddle

    Hand Mixer

    Loose leaf tea strainer

    Nutcracker

    Baby gate

    High chair

    No pack and play

    Toilet paper

    Paper towels

    Trash bags

    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)



    Distance to attractions:

    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 Deerfield 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).



    Other Things to Note:

    Half of the total is taken at the time of reservation

    The second half of payment is automatically processed 14 days prior to the reservation 

    No refundable deposits are taken

    Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the check in date will receive a full refund. After that, the reservation is non refundable.

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About the neighborhood

Hill City is home to this vacation home. Travelers 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 Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore. Museum @ Black Hills Institute and 1880 Train are also worth visiting. Visit our Hill City travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A mountain with a prominent peak and a smaller peak to the left.
    Black Hills National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A steam locomotive pulling passenger cars through a forested area with tracks curving through the landscape.
    1880 Train
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Museum @ Black Hills Institute
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sonja's
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wade's Gold Mill
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Grapes and Grinds
    11 min drive
  • Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden
    17 min walk
  • Alpine Inn
    9 min walk
  • Caboose Coffee
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Prospector pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Prospector?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prospector?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Prospector located?

Situated in Hill City, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Sonja's, Museum @ Black Hills Institute, and Twisted Pine Winery. Everything Prehistoric and 1880 Train are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Prospector Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Great location for our stay to ride the Black Hills. I week absolutly try to book this place for our next trip there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home in great location

3 days in a wonderful house in best location. Hill City is fabulous. Loved it here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hill City

Great location for local attractions. Clean, easy check in and check out. Well stocked. Would definitely stay again. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in many ways!

The rental was perfect in many ways! Our stay in the area was so much fun and close to everything. We will definitely recommend this host and rental to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place, very clean

Stayed here with my family for a long weekend. Hill City is a great central location in the Black Hills with easy access to the tourist attractions. Place is very clean great living room and kitchen. The view from the deck is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prospecter

Great house,great location quite location.could not ask for better place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base!

The property was better than expected! The online photos didn’t do it justice. It was centrally located to all the cites and experiences we had planned.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mt.Rushmore

Great townhouse! Very clean and everything you would need was provided. Great location to Everything! My family from Germany enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House instead of Hotel

The house was as described on the website. It was very comfortable, clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot!

Had a wonderful stay at The Prospector. The location was great, the townhouse was clean, spacious. The beds were super comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed. It was great to be able to park in a garage! And laundry is always a plus. Marcia was responsive and kind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great parking!

The house was nice, the location was great and most of all the parking was great! We have been told at other rentals in the past there was great parking, but it was not so great. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved the house.

It was perfect for the 6 of us. It was very clean and fully functional in every way. I did suggest to the property manager that some grab bars in the shower would be good, especially for older adults (our age ranges are 63 to 77). Otherwise the location was great as well as the view and the home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay while we were hunting.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a duplex which can be connected by an outdoor deck. Normally, the passaage is locked. Very good, fairly new and well functioning appliances. Our mattress was comfortable. Private primary bedroom deck and bedroom patio below. All plumbinh fixtures are fairly new and all functioned perfectly. Wall art was appropriate. Everything was painted and in good repair. My only criticism is the great room furniture. New sofas and chairs would really refresh the whole place. My family of 8 really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean place to stay while at Sturgis
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Christmas stay

Good location and nice place for a family stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay, clean and roomy

Wonderful experience and would stay here again when in this area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay.

Nice place to stay. Quiet and cozy and had a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was extremely clean, great location. Family enjoyed Hill City. CommunicationWith property manager excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place in a great location!

It was a great place to stay. Close enough to the trails, close enough to walk downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed here multiple times, always enjoy it!

Clean and well maintained, spacious and close to everything the hills has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

This town home is a great place to stay while visiting the Black Hills area. The place was clean and well maintained and exactly as described. Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific stay, central location

My husband, sister and kids enjoyed our week in Hill City.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House as advertised. Everything in the house was very nice. Location was perfect and close to everything you could want to see around the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025