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'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore!

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, Internet
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Rapid City, SD
  • Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Naked Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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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.

'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore!

Nestled in Black Hills National Forest, this 3-bed, 2-bath cabin is the ideal family getaway. Nearby attractions like Storybook Island, Dinosaur Park, and lakes will please the kids, while parents will love the proximity to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Enjoy hiking and rock climbing each summer. During the winter, the location is great for hunting and ice fishing or visiting the winter recreation areas to cruise the crisp ski slopes or the 350 miles of manicured snowmobile trails.

-- THE PROPERTY --

1,250 Sq Ft | Large Yard | Free WiFi | Pet Friendly w/ Fee (2 Max)

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Great Room: Sleeper Sofa (Best Suited for Children)

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private hot tub, outdoor dining area, gas grill
INDOOR LIVING: Open layout, fireplace, cable TV, dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, dishware & flatware, cooking basics
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, central heating, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, laundry machines, hairdryer, Pack N Play, lockbox with key
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Mount Rushmore National Memorial (11.1 miles), Crazy Horse Memorial (14.2 miles), Reptile Gardens (16.5 miles), South Dakota Air and Space Museum (34.7 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Black Hills National Forest (surrounding), Black Elk Peak Trailhead (13.9 miles), Custer State Park Visitor Center (24.7 miles), Sheridan Land (4.5 miles), Pactola Lake (9.9 miles), Wind Cave National Park (35.9 miles), Petrified Forest of the Black Hills (38.3 miles), Badlands National Park (83.9 miles),
FAMILY FUN: Storybook Island (23.2 miles), Dinosaur Park (23.2 miles), Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort (27.5 miles)
WINTER RECREATION: Deer Mountain Ski Resort (38.5 miles), Terry Peak Ski Area (43.8 miles)
AIRPORT: Rapid City Regional Airport (31.7 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 allowed)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The sleeper sofa is best suited for children
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Prairie Berry Winery. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. The cabin offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Prairie Berry Winery and a few minutes from Naked Winery
'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore! offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Rapid City cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
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
Guests will receive lockbox information. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Hakuna Matata Cabin Hot Tub 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore
New! 'hakuna Matata' W/hot Tub 11mi to Mt Rushmore
Hakuna Matata Cabin: Hot Tub, 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore Cabin
Hakuna Matata Cabin: Hot Tub, 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore Rapid City
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'Hakuna Matata Cabin' - 11 Mi to Mt Rushmore! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Everything was so clean and comfortable. We had a great time. Very good location. Communication was excellent with the hostess..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay!
This was absolutely gorgeous place to stay right in the middle of all the sites around Keystone and Hill city. Quiet area and the house was perfect for our family, they even had a little coloring area for our little! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Christmas getaway
This was the prefect "home base." Centrally located near attrations by Hill City and Keystone, it was also very clean and comfortable. The home was well stocked with all the things we needed to cook and serve meals. It felt private and relaxed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2024
Beautiful home and property. Very accommodating management. Blanche was very responsive. House was beautifully decorated for Thanksgiving. Kid friendly with an activity corner and dishes for them. Spacious and clean home. Traveled with trailers and UTV’s. And pet friendly. Will definitely keep this home in my favorites!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Veterans day getaway
We were traveling to Rapid City to watch our daughter perform in a music competition. We had a great time at Hakuna Matata and look forward to staying again. The cabin was clean and comfortable and we had plenty of room to hang out. It was also close to the sights and it was great to come back to after hiking to the top of Black Elk Peak.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mt Rushmore and Badlands family trip
We loved the cabin. It was appointed with everything we would ever think of needing. Cozy and decorated beautifully. Our hosts were warm and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway.
Very nice, great location, fantastic communication. Had a great time during our four night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in quiet small development with wonderful view of hills
Lovely home with large windows and relaxing view across lawn, horse property and Black Hills. 2 bedroom suites plus extra bedroom. Perfect for couples vacationing together. Large great room and all kitchen needs. Quiet. Close to Custer State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
Everything was excellent with our stay! Great property in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Three Forks
This property suited our group perfectly. The location gave easy access to Mount Rushmore and the road trip sightseeing we had planned.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
The property is within walking distance from the Diamond Spur Event Center which was super convenient during the wedding weekend. The house was exactly as described, just perfect. The map on VRBO makes it appear it’s located on the backside of the neighborhood but it’s not. You can see the event center from the front porch and it’s located right next door to another property we rented for the weekend, the new modern lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in good location
The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our 9 day stay. It’s in a quiet neighborhood and in a good location to drive to all the places we wanted to visit (Bad Lands, Devils Tower, Custer State Park, needles highway, Mount Rushmore, Windcave National Park). Our groups of 6 older adults highly recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Centrally located to all of the great tourist spots House was quiet, clean and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway to see Black Hills, Needles Highway, Badlands Custer State Park
Very clean, nicely decorated and comfortable place to stay. Would Recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming stay, great location!
We enjoyed our stay at Hakuna Matata! It was a great location, convenient to everything we wanted to do. Beds were comfy, plenty of blankets, cozy and charming house! Would stay there again! Enjoyed the hot tub after our long days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

S M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hakuna Matata
Very nice and very spacious. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
The house was comfortable, clean and a great location. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Hills Stay
Perfect location and set up for us to enjoy the Black Hills!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

angie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
As described. We loved it and the beauty of the Black Hills
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fit
Hakuna Matata was the perfect fit for my family of 5! Great location for exploring the southern hills and enough room for everyone to relax in the evenings. It was so nice to sit in the hot tub after sending the kids to bed - vacation with kids with some perks for Mom and Dad too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Black Hills location
Very nice accommodations in a quiet setting that is perfectly located near more attractions than we could visit in a week. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rapid city
We were very please with home and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueleine G., Broomfield, CO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House in Great Location
This VRBO was great! Stayed here with my family (including young 3 kiddos). Place was clean, in the perfect Black Hills location (quick drive to all the outdoor activities), and had all the kitchen supplies we needed to cook meals in. Property manager was very helpful/responsive to our questions. Check in and check out was smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Nice, clean property. Nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location just outside Hill City. Close to Custer State Park and hiking trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024