Cabins within our home, with private exterior entries!
Black Hills Home Cabins
FOR YOUR BLACK HILLS VACATION
We look forward to meeting all of our vacationers
who will visit the beautiful Black Hills in 2017.
Choose either (or both) of our two knotty pine
IN-HOME CABINS
✧ Engagingly designed ✧ Offering warmth and beauty
✧ Nested within the walls of our home
(under one roof but each with personal exterior entry).
CHESSIE...sleeps up to 5;
and LITTLE PRAIRIE CABIN...sleeps 3,
or 4 if one is a small child.
TO SEE PHOTOS OF BOTH IN-HOME CABINS
PLEASE SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF THIS POST
OR CLICK ON TITLES IN TOP MENU BAR
These inviting woodsy living quarters have all the comfort
of modern amenities that harmonize your relaxing place.
Each cabin has its own private outside entry door,
and a service entry door from a hallway within the house
which locks on both sides, assuring your privacy.
Along with this cabin-style atmosphere,
enjoy the bounty of conveniences and friendliness
Rent ONE cabin, or BOTH.
Reserving both cabins is a favorable solution
for extended families and couples traveling together.
Rates for each cabin represent double occupancy.
For more than double occupancy in either cabin,
we have modest additional guest rates.
CHILDREN are welcome.
DISCOUNTS
Photos of our two in-home cabins will follow . . .
DESCRIPTION
The first ground level knotty pine in-home cabin
We look forward to meeting all of our vacationers
✧ Nested within the walls of our home
(under one roof but each with personal exterior entry).
CHESSIE...sleeps up to 5;
and LITTLE PRAIRIE CABIN...sleeps 3,
or 4 if one is a small child.
TO SEE PHOTOS OF BOTH IN-HOME CABINS
PLEASE SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF THIS POST
OR CLICK ON TITLES IN TOP MENU BAR
These inviting woodsy living quarters have all the comfort
of modern amenities that harmonize your relaxing place.
Each cabin has its own private outside entry door,
and a service entry door from a hallway within the house
which locks on both sides, assuring your privacy.
Along with this cabin-style atmosphere,
enjoy the bounty of conveniences and friendliness
found in our historic mountain town, Hill City.
The East Main Street side of our home-based business
features a storefront presence with a log-railed deck
for guests and customers to enjoy.
Not quite downtown, this location is appealing
for our in-house
SMILING BEAR ANTIQUES SHOP and ESPRESSO BAR,
available to you, with our pleasure,
as fun additions to your shopping experience in Hill City.
Our shop hours are typically 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
We have been in business here going into 11 years
(renting vacation accommodations,
selling antiques and making espressos).
Rent ONE cabin, or BOTH.
Reserving both cabins is a favorable solution
for extended families and couples traveling together.
Rates for each cabin represent double occupancy.
For more than double occupancy in either cabin,
we have modest additional guest rates.
CHILDREN are welcome.
DISCOUNTS
are offered for lingering longer...
the longer you stay, the more you save,
and there are no hidden costs.
Please EMAIL or call with any questions you may have.
605-574-2424 (or 605-787-1237)
DESCRIPTION
The first ground level knotty pine in-home cabin
CHESSIE
(sleeps up to five)
has a personal entrance, private full bath,
second vanity outside the bath,
second vanity outside the bath,
bay view pellet stove, cove heat, AC, ceiling fan,
queen pillowtop master bed made of local ponderosa pine,
as well as a cozy Nook with southern cypress twin bed,
handy for at least one little sleepyhead, or an adult.
Other amenities include: a love seat,
wireless internet, satellite hd tv/dvd/vcr,
small fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker in kitchenette
On entering, the Nook is on the right,
while chairs and a table are on the left;
overhead, the ceiling fan is suspended from a ceiling vault
which angles up to the Tree House Loft.
The Loft is an optional space which can sleep two people
on a full-size pillowtop bed, and includes a half bath.
This allows Chessie to accommodate up to five guests of one party.
(Camp-style arrangements could be made for a sixth person, if needed.)
The second ground level knotty pine in-home cabin
LITTLE PRAIRIE CABIN
(sleeps up to three - plus one small child)
has a personal entrance and deck at rear of house
with a boardwalk leading to the front deck/porch,
4' shower with two jets for the lower back in the private bath,
cove heat, AC, ceiling fan,
queen pillowtop antique bed,
as well as a cozy Nook with twin bed,
over which is a 5'5" long loft (bunk) for a small child.
Other amenities include: a love seat,
wireless internet, satellite hd tv/dvd/vcr,
small fridge, microwave, toaster,
coffee maker, blender in kitchenette
(outdoor grilling and microwave cooking only).
coffee maker, blender in kitchenette
(outdoor grilling and microwave cooking only).
Other items Provided in the Cabin (click here)
Little Prairie Cabin bears some resemblance to Chessie
in that it is nearly all wrapped with knotty pine,
but many aspects are reminiscent of homesteading on the prairie.
Find the rising sun, the moon and the big dipper in this cabin!
The large round copper sink embossed with vining wild flowers
rests atop a hand-crafted vanity.
Two walls consist of salvaged pumphouse wood
from the farm where the owner grew up.
✧ REMINDER ✧
Home Sweet In-Home Cabin In Town
Your IN-HOME cabin—Chessie or Little Prairie Cabin—is within our home, ✧ with a personal outside entry, ✧ private to your party, ✧ not a stand-alone cabin, ✧ not out in the remote woods. ✧ Another way to say it might be, a home sweet in-home cabin in town! ✧ A service entry door from a hallway within our home locks on both sides, assuring your privacy. ✧ Our home-based retail business and vacation rental accommodations are situated IN ✧ Hill City, which is essentially out in the piney woods, a small (and very charming) mountain town in the ✧ CENTRAL Black Hills, an excellent location for ✧ adventuring out in any direction on the scenic highways that take you to your planned activities, and ✧ having foot access to a wonderful selection of in-town conveniences, such as shopping and dining. ✧ More below...
IN HILL CITY
Sometimes we want the best of both worlds.
Our Black Hills In-Home Cabins can give you that satisfaction.
You can indulge yourself in the atmosphere of a cabin vacation
while having everything you need or want within walking distance.
Don't miss the historic tourist attraction...
Black Hills Central Railroad's 1880 Train,
stationed just across the street.
For exercise, or bird and wildlife viewing,
Black Hills Central Railroad's 1880 Train,
stationed just across the street.
For exercise, or bird and wildlife viewing,
the popular George S. Mickelson Trail
meanders through town along Railroad Avenue
with the north end of the trail accessed
along our East Main Street sidewalk...
with the north end of the trail accessed
along our East Main Street sidewalk...
and bike rentals are just a couple of blocks away.
Hill City has two laundromats.
Hill City has two laundromats.
For your grocery needs, Hill City's full grocery store,
Krull's Market, is only a few blocks away.
We hike several bags of groceries home nearly every day.
A number of churches grace this small community, too.
Probably you will devote some leisurely time to
historic downtown Hill City.
A number of churches grace this small community, too.
Probably you will devote some leisurely time to
historic downtown Hill City.
That's where you will find everything
from a hair salon to filet mignon
to dreamy ice cream, glorious pie and homemade fudge
to a world class dinosaur museum.
from a hair salon to filet mignon
to dreamy ice cream, glorious pie and homemade fudge
to a world class dinosaur museum.
You will savor the choices of cafes, grills and restaurants
for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Delve into the adventure:
Explore various unique shops and galleries...
discover antiques, local art and fine gifts,
Explore various unique shops and galleries...
discover antiques, local art and fine gifts,
as well as trinkets and t-shirts.
We would be delighted if you would visit our own
Smiling Bear Antiques and Espresso Bar,
on the East Main Street side of our home!
Smiling Bear Antiques and Espresso Bar,
on the East Main Street side of our home!
Save Your Driving Time For Site-Seeing
Well-situated in the HEART of the Hills, we are near MOUNT RUSHMORE, Custer State Park (for the ultimate viewing of buffalo, elk, antelope, wild burros and other wildlife), Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, Black Elk Wilderness, Needles Highway, Cathedral Spires, mountain lakes (Sheridan, Pactola, Sylvan, Deerfield, Stockade, Legion, Bismarck), BLACK ELK PEAK formerly Harney Peak, Norbeck Scenic Byway, the 111 mile long Centennial Trail, and so much more to see and do!
first set of pictures
CHESSIE
THE ENTRANCE TO CHESSIE IS ON THE FAR LEFT IN THIS SPRING PHOTO.
A TALL SPRUCE TREE HOVERS OVER THE GUEST CABIN.
OUR PLACE (UNEXPECTEDLY TO US) EARNED THE
2012 COMMUNITY PRIDE AWARD
PRESENTED BY HILL CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
WE REMAIN VERY APPRECIATIVE.
THIS PHOTO SHOWS THE ENTRY DOOR AS IT APPEARS FROM BEHIND THE BED.
A COZY FIRE IS LIT IN THE PELLET STOVE!
BEHIND THE BED IS A SMALL DRESSING/READING AREA.
(FURNITURE PIECES MAY OCCASIONALLY BE RELOCATED OR EXCHANGED,
AS NEEDED OR FOR ENHANCED CONVENIENCE OR INTEREST.)
A COZY FIRE IS LIT IN THE PELLET STOVE!
BEHIND THE BED IS A SMALL DRESSING/READING AREA.
AS NEEDED OR FOR ENHANCED CONVENIENCE OR INTEREST.)
THE KITCHENETTE IS THROUGH THE PASSAGE ON THE LEFT.
BAGS OF PELLETS FOR THE PELLET STOVE ARE FRONT LEFT IN THE PHOTO BELOW.
THE TV AND A WHIRLING CEILING FAN!
WINDOW-MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER.
LOOKING UP - THE LOFT.
BELOW, THE VANITY WHICH IS OUTSIDE OF THE FULL BATH.
SPACE UNDER THE STAIRWAY IS HANDY FOR LUGGAGE.
THE NOOK WITH CYPRESS TWIN BED.
ENTERING THE FULL BATH. SHABBY CHIC VANITY.
SIX SHELVES BEHIND THE DOOR FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.
BELOW, THE TREE HOUSE LOFT.
NOT VISIBLE, ON THE RIGHT OF THE CAMERA PERSON IS THE HALF BATH.
LOFT FURNITURE INCLUDES AT LEAST ONE CHAIR AND TABLE.
VANITY IN THE HALF BATH. A mirror is hung over the commode (left).
VANITY IN THE HALF BATH. A mirror is hung over the commode (left).
END OF CHESSIE'S TOUR!
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second set of pictures
LITTLE PRAIRIE CABIN
THIS IS THE ENTRY FROM YOUR PERSONAL DECK.
LITTLE PRAIRIE CABIN IS PRIVATELY SITUATED ON THE BACKSIDE.
HEAD RIGHT...OVER THE MAIN DECK...THEN FOLLOW THE BOARDWALK...
...AROUND THE CORNER.
(THE NANKING CHERRY BUSHES WERE IN BLOOM DURING A SNOWFALL!)
SHOWN BELOW, THE BOARDWALK AT THE REAR OF THE HOUSE
LEADING TO LITTLE PRAIRIE CABIN.
IT'S LIKE A PLEASANT WALK IN THE WOODS!
HERE IS YOUR COMFORTABLE PILLOWTOP QUEEN BED.
THE SPOON CARVED CHERRY HEADBOARD
DATES TO TURN OF THE 19TH CENTURY.
LOOKING ACROSS THE BED TO THE ENTRY DOOR.
LOOKING ACROSS THE FOOT OF THE BED,
A TABLE FOR LUGGAGE AND THE NOOK IN THE DISTANCE.
A PRIVACY CURTAIN DRAWS TO VISUALLY SEPARATE.
AS NEEDED OR FOR ENHANCED CONVENIENCE OR INTEREST.)
WHEN YOU ENTER THE EXTERIOR DOOR, BELOW IS WHAT YOU SEE ON THE RIGHT.
BELOW, THE EXTERIOR ENTRY DOOR FROM YOUR DECK IS ON THE LEFT (NOT VISIBLE).
STRAIGHT AHEAD IS THE BATHROOM THROUGH THE DOOR,
WITH THE VANITY OUTSIDE OF BATHROOM TO THE RIGHT.
(See Next Pics)
THE MIRROR OVER THE VANITY.
THE HAND CRAFTED VANITY AND HAMMERED COPPER SINK.
"GOOD MORNING" SUN OVER THE VANITY, RIGHT SIDE..
INSIDE BATH THERE IS A 4' SHOWER WITH TWO LUMBAR JETS.
MASTER BEDROOM IS ON THE LEFT AND THE KITCHENETTE IS ON THE RIGHT
(MICROWAVE VISIBLE). THE NOOK IS ALSO ON THE RIGHT.
LOVESEAT STRAIGHT AHEAD!
AMPLE ROOM IN THE GALLEY STYLE KITCHENETTE.
THE SINK WITH A MIRROR OVERHEAD MAY SERVE AS A SECOND VANITY.
A PEEK INTO THE NOOK OF LITTLE PRAIRIE CABIN...
AND A TINY-TOT (5'4") SLEEPING LOFT / BUNK.
THE "BIG DIPPER" WITH HANDY HANGARS.
END OF LITTLE PRAIRIE CABIN'S TOUR!
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TELEPHONE - 605-574-2424
(or 605-787-1237)
