text: Whitewood 2017: The Top 20 Whitewood Holiday Home Rentals - Airbnb, South Dakota, United States
  The cabin during winter was beautiful and secluded. I would think during summer months this would be absolutely perfect for the trail enthusiasts. Enjoyed the peace and quiet. Our children loved their time at the cabin and would like to go back.
  I made a last-minute reservation on the road between North Dakota and South Dakota and Al responded quickly and in time to provide us with a great place to stay after camping. Al also followed up by phone and made sure everything was OK. The lodge is as advertised. Secluded spot in the Black Hills, comfortable, clean, and full of amenities like laundry, satellite TV and a good kitchen. Easy to drive down into the town of Spearfish. Highly recommended!
  The cabin is located in a wonderful quiet location, an easy drive to Deadwood and other Blackhill attractions. The photos are true to the quality of the cabin, however a beautiful shade pergola has been added to the main deck. The cabin was perfect for our family of four (10 & 14 year old boys). It had everything we needed in the kitchen for cooking. No internet and cellular service was a bit slow, so be prepared to relax or do your email and site seeing research while in town. There is no private sleeping area as the loft and bedroom are both open to the livingroom/kitchen area. That worked out okay for us, but may not for families with small children that need a quiet area to sleep. We wished we had scheduled more time to just relax at the cabin; I'd recommend adding one extra day to just hang out there and explore the area. If in Spearfish again, we'd definitely return to Al's cabin and also rent out the bunkhouse for the boys next time.
  Al was a great host he provided lots of detailed info on the location, driving directions, places to visit and eat. House is really lovely, remote like we wanted with very easy access to Spearfish and surroundings.
  This was a very nice place to stay. Everything we needed was available. Host provided and entry code and useful information prior to our arrival. Everything worked fine. We even saw some Wild Turkey's and Deer from the window! Very quiet neighborhood. Listing is spot on. Would love to come back and stay at this location.
  This house is a good value for and inexpensive stay. It reminded me of my first off campus college rental. It was clean except that previous visitors must have ignored the no smoking rule. The kitchen and bath are nicely remodeled however the kitchen needs more light and there is only hot water for one shower. The kitchen needs some basic cooking utensils like measuring cups, spoons and a cookie sheet. The listing shows a 7 person occupancy, but we struggled to set a table for five. One of the bedrooms doesn't have a door and you will need to leave the others open for the AC or heat. The kids enjoyed the bunkbeds, but without a ladder getting into the top was an acrobatic exercise - best leave it to the kids. Internet access was great and kept us entertained. A TV even without cable would have been a welcome addition for watching DVD's as a family. We wanted to show them "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" before we went to Devil's Tower. Communication with the owners was great. They were very responsive. We had an issue where the kitchen faucet developed a large leak. The owners were very apologetic and communicated well about it. I was impressed that they had it replaced by the time we returned from our day's activities. With a couple of inexpensive tweaks this could be a great place to stay and would probably even be deserving of a higher rent. As is, it is an economical place for the family to stay and enjoy a quiet evening while exploring South Dakota.
  Deroan2016-07-23T00:00:00Z
  It was a nice quiet place. It worked well for our family stay. The oven didn't work. Overall very happy with our stay!
  Jon and Kannan were great hosts. The house was as stated and their responses to questions we had were nearly immediate.
  chance2017-02-12T00:00:00Z
  Jonathan was helpful and responded quickly when we had a question about the heating unit at the house. The house was clean and has easy access to the Black Hills and surrounding areas, I was very pleased.
  Quaint, vintage mountainy love. A warm sleep & stay. Thank you Shirlene!
  Beautiful clean home and a perfect location. Shirlene is very responsive and accommodating. Thank you!
  Cherie2016-07-12T00:00:00Z
  The Tucker Inn has an eclectic feel with an extensive collection of antique furniture and collectibles. We appreciated the proximity to downtown and Shirlene's recommendations for local cuisine.
  Shirlene is a great host - takes care of her guests and is helpful with suggestions but without being intrusive. The house is very well-equipped, and the location is perfect - an easy walk into central Deadwood.
  We were thrilled that this gorgeous house was available and looked exactly like the photos. The house was immaculately clean in a quiet setting of pine trees. We loved the luxurious furnishings, double fireplace, and excellent bedding and beds. There were plenty of dishes, glassware, pots and pans for meals. The house is located in the northern Black Hills but just 35 minutes on Interstate 90 to Rapid City and then on to Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, and other destinations. It was great fun to see the bison and their young in Custer State Park (walking up to our car!), pronghorn antelope, wild turkeys, burros and more. The scenic drive of Spearfish Canyon was gorgeous. The hosts let us do laundry, which really helped out. Please take the opportunity to stay at this lovely home if you get a chance!
  Denise and Steve's place was great. If you are willing to overlook some renovations going on (they did not hinder the stay whatsoever) then you can have a great affordable place to stay. Denise and Steve were effective communicators and their house fit a family of 9 comfortably. We cooked all of our meals there and they had a well stocked kitchen for the task. I was very grateful that we found this. Thank you for making your home an affordable stay for vacationers!
  This is not your typical modern vacation home. The naturally weathered cabin was hand built in the 1970's using locally harvested rough lumber, homemade windows and one-of-a-kind walnut flooring. The main house has all the comforts of home: sleeps 6 with an upstairs loft with queen bed plus an open-design downstairs sleeping/TV room with a queen bed and futon (this room is a common space and has limited privacy; see "back bedroom" photos). The "bunkhouse," a small cabin just steps from the main house, has two sleeping rooms with a full-size futon bed downstairs and bunk bed (2 twins) upstairs. The bunkhouse has no bathroom but it's only 20 feet to the half bath in the big house. The great room in the big house has a fully equipped corner kitchen and large bay windows for beautiful, wide-angle views of the woods and the canyon. The dining table expands to seat ten and guests can enjoy outdoor meals on the spacious deck. The cabin sits on a sunny, south-facing, wooded hillside at the end of a quarter-mile gravel driveway. There's not another house in sight. But you are likely to see deer, turkey and other wildlife, and coyotes often sing their wild, unforgettable song on the ridge at night.
  Nice place with features hard to find. Mr. Gunther was an excellent host. Good location for the Black Hills.
  Awesome cabin in the trees! Al did a great job of building this place. There was a large group of us staying and we had a blast. It is nestled in the hills and provided a real rustic retreat feel complete with an amazing deck and running water. We would stay again!
  We arrived a few hours before dark at the cabin, thankfully; had we arrived after dark locating the property would have been challenging. We found everything in order, clean, lovely temp and so cozy! In no time at all, the kids were exploring and playing outside. Not one of us missed the cell service! The setting is wonderful. Our host checked in with us to ensure all was well. The accommodations were just what we expected but our experience was so much more. This place definitely inspires !
  The Coyote Ridge Lodge is great. The property is close to Spearfish and Deadwood, yet feels like your miles away from anyone. Very private. Al was a great host as well.
  Andria's communication was great, we knew where to go and how to get into the space without having to ask and it made everything so much easier and smoother. She even gave us recommendations for a quick dinner, since we came in late that day. The space was clean and in a quiet neighborhood. I think there were 2 other rooms that were rented in her space and everything was neat and clean. We loved that she was so detailed in her description of where things are and what the rules are, she left a detailed sheet on out bed. We even could have used her Netflix to watch movies! Sadly we didn't have that much time and only got to stay one night.
  Stayed here overnight while hiking and cycling in the area. Great location. Short walk to coffee shop down the hill.
  Very clean and quiet. Good value. Locals are friendly.
  Loved our stay at Andria's! The location couldn't be better (close to Deadwood, the Black Hills, and Badlands) and the house itself is cozy with a well-equiped kitchen. Would recommend!
  Andria's home was awesome. Very clean and a pretty view from the back yard. It was very easy to tour around with this as a home base. Great place to stay!
  Clean and organized. Nice linens. Friendly host. Cute back porch.
  Andrea is a great hostess who is quite gregarious, social and really makes you feel welcome and does her best to accommodate you. It's a very clean comfortable and charming place with a beautiful patio in the back to sit out And enjoy your night. A great location also for jumping off to the many attractions in the area
  Fantastic location and roomy house...highly recommend!
  We loved the cleanliness and layout of the home. It was decorated so nicely and perfect for our girls getaway. We loved the location and proximity to the Mickelson Trail, the Trolley Stop, and short walk to downtown, and the Akela Spa. We will be back and highly recommend this for small groups and families. Great hospitality from Larann too!
  We really enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were perfect for our group of 8. Once we got the air conditioning and fans working together it was very comfortable even on the hottest of days. The location was great for our visits to Mt Rushmore and Deadwood. Groceries were close by in Lead. The home itself is lovely. What a gem with so many unique touches.
  Mykl2017-07-28T00:00:00Z
  Really amazing accommodations, house is as advertised only even more beautiful on the inside. Scott is a very helpful host, responsive and easy to communicate with. I had looked at staying in Deadwood and am glad we landed in the much quieter Lead. Highly satisfied and totally recommend!
  Great place to stay. Great people running the place. 2 blocks from food and a grocery store. Main st starts 2 blocks away. See deer in the parking lot across the road most days. Will rent again.