A hidden gem in the heart of the Black Hills, our cabin is nestled on 3 private acres lovingly named Squirrel Hill. With decks in every direction, you're encouraged to take in the abundance of nature. Watch for deer, turkey, birds and squirrels. Relax under the pines in the hot tub or on the deck featuring a gas firepit and 10-person table. Inside, you'll find everything you need for a well-appointed getaway. Worlds away from the hustle & bustle of real life; just 10 minutes west of Rapid City. There is a propane-fueled firepit in the backyard. Because we are in the pines, open flames are not allowed. The "bunkhouse" (bedroom #4) is located over the gameroom. It has a thermostat-controlled gas fireplace, TV, portable A/C, and its own full bathroom with shower. It is a separate building, but the two buildings are connected by the deck. This bedroom is not suitable for young children to sleep in without adult supervision. Gameroom: the garage space has been converted into a hip gameroom (there is no garage space for vehicles). It features a foosball table, commercial dart board, air hockey, pool table, 2 booths with tables and board games, and a 55" Roku TV with sound bar and subwoofer. The floors are epoxy and the walls are finished with corrugated metal, street signs, license plates, and other family fun decor. Note: even though the space is fully insulated, in the midst of winter the two infrared heaters may not be able to keep up enough to be comfortable without coats. There is a collection of board games in the loft and a cabinet full of outdoor games in the backyard to keep everyone entertained. Responsible adults are encouraged to respectfully enjoy our little neck of the woods. No smoking inside; no parties or loud noise. Guests have 3 private acres to explore on their own. Please do not cross the fence where it comes to a point in the backyard - it is several hundred acres owned by a private tree farm. The fence can be crossed on the side by the gazebo and you are free to explore all the way to the gully, which is the property line. You'll drive past the host's home as you traverse up Squirrel Hill Road (you won't find this private road on any map, by the way!) Hosts are available if needed, but far enough away for your adventure to be private. Squirrel Hill Cabin is hidden out of the way in Black Hawk, a sleepy little community 10 minutes west of Rapid City. It has a grocery store, gas stations, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and everything you might need within a couple-minute drive. Hop on I-90 (under 5 minutes from cabin) and head west for Sturgis, Deadwood, or Spearfish. Or, head east on I-90 to get to Rapid City where you'll find beautiful roads to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, the Badlands, Keystone, caves, tourist attractions, the list goes on! Easily access forest service trails near the cabin for hundreds of miles of hiking, 4-wheeling, etc. Lyft is available. Please note before booking: ❗️ Minimum age is 25. Anyone under 25 must have a parent present - absolutely no exceptions. This is a vacation home for families. Immediate eviction will occur for underage renters without refund. ‼️ Maximum capacity at the property is 10 people (not including infants under 2) - no exceptions. The space, well, and septic will not handle more people. Immediate eviction without refund will occur if more than 10 people are on the property at any one time, and a fine of $100 per night for each person over the max capacity will be charged. ❌️ Please do not make a reservation if you are not willing or able to follow the rules. 🐕 DOGS: we generally allow up to 2 well-behaved dogs to come along for a minimal fee. They are absolutely not allowed on furniture, especially beds. ☃️ Fall, winter, and spring guests: we maintain the driveway as much as possible including grading, plowing, and salting/sanding when there is snow or ice. However - this is South Dakota and the gravel driveway is at a very steep incline... you'll want a 4x4 or AWD with good tires. We do our very best to make it as safe as possible for you, but it can still be difficult to traverse. 🏍 Motorcycle-riders: Please note - there is about one mile of gravel to get to the cabin. The gravel driveway between the host's house and the cabin is STEEP. It's a snap for a well-seasoned rider, but is not fitting for many. We have garage space and parking areas at our home, just down the driveway. Just let us know and we'll be happy to accommodate. There's plenty of room for trailer parking at our home as well - just let us know ahead of time. There is no room for trailer parking at the cabin.