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Welcome to Bluebird Retreat!

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Welcome to Bluebird Retreat!

Welcome to Bluebird Retreat. A cozy cabin in the heart of the Black Hills just out of Hill City. Located in the popular High Country Ranch. Enjoy the Mickelson Trail right out your front door. Main attractions close by including Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Wake up to a beautiful sunrise and views. Enjoy sitting by the bonfire watching wildlife in the evenings.

Property manager

Michelle keranen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 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

About the area

Hill City is home to this cabin. Travellers 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 Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting.
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Hill City, SD

What's nearby

  • 1880 Train - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Needles Highway - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • 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
  • ‪Hill City Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Twist - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Bluebird Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome to Bluebird Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Bluebird Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Bluebird Retreat! located?

Situated in Hill City, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Wade's Gold Mill, Things That Rock and Sonja's. Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Twisted Pine Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Welcome to Bluebird Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

SW

Great location…central to all the attractions!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Family Trip

Perfect for our trip…2 adults and a 12 year old traveling with our dogs. Stayed during the week so surrounding area was quiet. Great location, spent days in Custer state park and The Badlands. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

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

Great Property

Great location for visiting the Black Hills and a well maintained and tastefully decorated log home with all the amenities you can ask for. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

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

Birthday getaway

Great location, close enough to adventures and far enough from town to be quiet and afford peace amd solitude.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great Cabin

Great place, location, if you want Wi-Fi make sure you get the password before you get there, but shouldn’t need it if you love the outdoors!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Just what we needed

This place was quiet and beautiful. Just what we needed to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cities.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trenton G.

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

Great Cabin

We recently stayed here for a short family vacation. Our group had 4 adults, 1 child, and 1 dog. There was plenty of room for everyone, and the cabin was clean and looked like new. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great cabin

The Bluebird Cabin worked out great for our trip to the Black Hills. Michelle was very prompt and helpful in responding to our inquiries.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

SD adventure

Beautiful property, clean. Loved watching the horses from the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

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

Great location! Great stay!

My husband and I had the pleasure of spending 3 nights at Bluebird Retreat and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was quiet, well stocked and just a short drive into Hill City. Its location makes it convenient for getting to many of the local attractions. The property manager is so responsive and timely in our communication with her. Thank you Michelle. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

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

Bluebird Retreat R&R Perfect!

The Bluebird Retreat is in a delightful location amongst other vacation cabins but with spacing that affords privacy and uninhibited views of the small valley through which a classic babbling brook runs. It is the perfect size cabin for a party of 4-6 (3 queen beds), with a nice design, and, dovetailing nicely with my tastes, not to fancy and not too simple. Particularly enjoyed the porch in the early mornings and the firepit in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

doreen k., Pierre sd

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

Relaxing

Loved the location quite and peaceful. They allowed us to brimg our two pups and they enjoyed the walks too! Clean, comfortable and relaxing to get away from the huddle of daily life. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Hiking trip

Perfect location for hiking in the black hills with our dog! We had the cabin booked for the previous week but the weather was going to be terrible. They let us change our dates easily for no charge! Awesome trip, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

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

Lovely disconnect in the Hills

Property and host were wonderful. Michelle was very accommodating and helpful. Cabin was spacious and cozy. Cell Service non-existent for Verizon tower users, check reservation details before arriving for entry code. Bring your own shampoo and cards/games.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

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

Beautiful Getaway

We rented Bluebird for a wedding the whole family was in. We were 7 minutes from town and about 13 to the wedding events venue. The cabin was perfect for a family with the open concept balcony bedroom. We found everything we needed for our stay. The scenery was beautiful and peaceful. You are far enough from neighbors for privacy. The small balcony off the loft area was perfect for the teens to star gaze at night. There was enough space inside and out for the kids to play without busy roads nearby. The cabin was clean and the host responded to messages instantly. They even mailed us some belongings left behind from our stay! Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamar K.

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

Just what we needed

Perfect place to relax and unwind. Peaceful nights by the campfire listening to the creek flow and horses run was just what my little grieving family needed. We aren’t into the tourist attractions but felt like everything was in arms reach should the mood strike. Great location to town & trails. The cabin was very comfortable & it was easy to accommodate our dog. I recommend bringing your own games & DVD’s for those rainy days. We got lucky and only had one but the cabin only contained a deck of uno cards. While we easily made it just fine without, extra things to do inside would have made it more enjoyable. Thanks Bluebird Cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael H.

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

Quiet and great location

The location is great. Just a short 4-5 mile drive to Hill City. The cabin was clean and the easy to unlock the door when we arrived. It was a hot day and the cabin was a bit warmer than I liked. It was cool enough by bedtime to sleep comfortable, but I feel the A/C should have been started earlier in the day. There were weeds around the front porch and for me, this takes away from the appearance of the cabin. Pulling or cutting the weeds would have improved the looks. I am mildly disappointed when I find things that don't work. I found a window that wouldn't open and probably not a big deal. But the cabin had very few windows you could open and when I was trying to cool the cabin down it would have been nice to open all the windows. Also most cabins have a couple of soft blankets to use for front porch sitting. We found one blanket intended for use on the bed, but we used outside anyway. I realize these are minor things, and don't ruin the stay. But the details to me, and the attention to details make the stay better. One thing in the positive that I appreciated very much was there was no requirement to clean and sweep the floor, take the bed apart or even take out the trash. I did take out the trash because I feel it is the right thing to do. The only chore we had was to wash the dishes which we did. If I return to the area I would consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Family Christmas

Needed a place to celebrate our family Christmas. It was cozy and provided the space we needed to celebrate and enjoy our holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Beautiful!

Great location and beautiful setting!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023