Near Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer State Park Hot Tub Pickle Ball Court

The house was clean and organized. Everything you could need for your stay is provided. We met Jim at check-in. He showed us where everything was and how it worked. The outdoor patio is really nice. Even on a rainy evening. The hot tub is nice and warm and relaxing. Very convenient to downtown. Would recommend even for multiple families.

Jim met us at check-in and made sure we were comfortable with the place. Everything was very clean and there were even snacks and coffee for us to enjoy. This location is fantastic for all our motorcycle riding and probably the nicest VRBO we’ve stayed in. More than enough room for our party of 6 adults, 3 trucks, 3 motorcycle trailers, and 5 motorcycles. We even had visits from wild turkeys on the hill while we played pickleball.

We had a wonderful time at Shady Pines! After a cancelled flight which inconvenienced 3 of 4 members of our group so they arrived a day late, we all had a wonderful time staying in Hill City and exploring the Black Hills. We did a chuck wagon dinner leaving from Blue Bell Lodge, took the Iron Mountain Road Scenic drive to Mount Rushmore, visited Devils Tower Monument, Deadwood, drove the Wildlife Loop in Custer State Park, attended the Buffalo Round Up, drove the Needles Hwy and visited Crazy Horse. The property was spacious, comfortable and beautiful inside and out. We especially appreciated the beautiful sealed floor design, the motivational wall art, and the hospitable touches of chilled water bottles, breakfast bars, coffee. There is a well appointed kitchen with cutlery, cookware and appliances. The laundry room with 2 sets of washers and dryers plus ample laundry detergent was also a great amenity. We didn’t have a chance to make use of the outdoor area because our daily activities left us tired when we returned. Jim and June are wonderful attentive hosts and went the extra mile for us a couple of ways. First, a cricket was somewhere inside on Monday evening that was not obvious. Jim had not experienced that issue in the past and researched how to draw it out. Problem solved early on Tuesday! We asked if they might have some chairs we could borrow for the Buffalo Round Up. On Thursday evening, camp chairs in bags were on the porch when we returned on Thursday evening!

Amazing space both inside and out. Perfect for our group. Clean, spacious and well stocked with good quality kitchen accessories.

Jim was an awesome host and we loved the property! His communication and attention to detail was impeccable. The property was clean, spacious, and provided so many amenities. It was centrally located to many attractions we visited, including Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Also, close to Hill City's main street which offered a variety of restaurants and shops. I highly recommend this property and will stay there again on our next visit to the area.

Great location and property.

We absolutely loved this getaway! The whole family was able to stay! There was tons of fun things to do! Plenty of space for us to do our own thing or together. Spotless! Well kept. The only thing we wished for was more children sitting. Like a picnic bench or just lower tables for the kids to eat at. But our climbers made do with the stools!

Great House!

The property was beautiful, great location and even better hospitality! Thanks for helping us to create lasting memories!!

We had an amazing stay. The place was clean, spacious, and exactly as described—actually, even better in person. It was the perfect place to relax after a long day of exploring and riding. There were so many thoughtful amenities—my favorite was the hot tub! Plenty of parking. Jim is a great host. The kitchen was fully stocked, the beds were comfortable, and there was more than enough room for everyone. The setting is peaceful and private, yet close to town and other attractions. Highly recommend — we’d love to stay here again!Debbie July 2025

This property is well laid out for families or small groups. Between the kitchen and bar area we had two dishwashers and two refrigerators. Children and adults enjoyed the stay. We spent a lot of time on the patio and enjoyed the pickleball court and hot tub.The owner was very responsive whenever we had a question.

Absolutely loved everything about our stay at this house. We had everything we needed, we just bought groceries. Our host was amazing. Between the shuffleboard, basketball court, hot tub and the pickle ball court, we had plenty to do while we were relaxing at the house. I have a daughter in a wheelchair and this home is very open. I had no issues getting my daughter around.I will be recommending this host and his house to my family and friends. I hope to stay here again in the future.

We liked everything about our stay here! 2 families with kids ages 5-12. Plenty of room. Made lots of meals. Kids LOVED the pickleball & hot tub! We made so many memories! Thank you!

Our family group of 8 had a great time here, the place was well-stocked, the pickleball court was so fun, as was the shuffleboard table. Our kids had a hard time leaving such a fun house :) loved the privacy and seclusion of the house but still close enough to walk 5 min into town. The host was so accommodating and responsive. Highly recommend!

This place was awesome! Jim was very friendly. He has everything you could think of and it’s all very organized and clean. My kids had a blast on the pickleball courts, lounging in the hot tub and making s’mores at night. Would recommend this place to anyone!!

Our group had so much fun here. There was plenty to do for adults, teens and kids. We especially enjoyed the fire for smores and the hot tub. The home was plenty big for us. We had 6 kids and 3 adults.

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Our stay was excellent. Friendly property owner. Good communication. The place was clean, a lot of amenities. Location was great too. Would definitely stay there again.

This was our second year back to Starry Pines and it didn’t disappoint. Jim is a great host. The property is in a nice location that fits our interests and needs. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone with a larger group.

We had a wonderful stay! You can truly tell how much care and thought the owner put into every detail to make our visit easy, convenient, and enjoyable. From the well-stocked amenities to the cozy and inviting atmosphere, everything was set up to make us feel right at home. The location is fantastic—close to everything we needed, yet quiet and peaceful. A very nice place that we’d happily return to. Highly recommend!

This property was the perfect accommodation for our party of 4. So close to attractions, restaurants and just about everything! So many amenities at this property. We had a blast!

Family stayed over easter. Everything was as described and a nice place to stay.

Loved the hot tub, pickleball court, shuffleboard and endless games. Very comfy beds as well. I would definitely recommend this place.

Enjoyed our stay here. Lots of things to do at the house. Also close by to trails.

An amazing host and place to stay. So much fun right at the house. The place was clean and felt like we were home. So convenient to all areas in the Black Hills. Jim (host) was extremely helpful and responsive to all our questions and needs. I highly recommend this property for anyone that is planning a stay in the Black Hills

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and as described, it was in a nice location (secluded but close to Hill City), and the property owner was great to work with. Highly recommend this place!

Property was well kept. Very clean and welcoming. Well supplied with games and activities for the kids. Hot tub and pickle ball court added to enjoyable stay.

The house was perfect for our girls' trip. It's centrally located and and has a well stocked kitchen. We made good use of the outdoor area in the back with pickleball court, corn hole, hot tub, big screen tv, and fire table. Jim was very responsive during our visit.

We had a really great stay for a long weekend. House was cleaned and had anything we would really need. Lots of different games and activites to do at the house as well. We had 8 adults and it was extremely comfortable for everyone. We had a large trailer to haul our UTVs and there was also plenty of parking. Would highly recommend!

This was a beautiful property with very helpful hosts. Would recommend a check-in binder, instead of the in-person check-in. Also maybe make sure guests are not there when you need to service things around the property. Other than that our stay was amazing!!!

We spent the weekend in this place and it was amazing. One of our favorite properties ever. We had our kids and my in-laws and the place had something for everyone. The pickle ball, basketball, and shuffleboard were great for keeping the kids entertained. The adults liked the hot tub and great outdoor patio. The kitchen was very nice and everything was very clean. Would definitely recommend. FWIW, this was our first trip to the Black Hills and we were very happy we elected to stay in Hill City rather than the Deadwood area. Closer to Custer and Rushmore and less of a party area.

Great location and amazing house!

Such a nice place! So much to do and very accommodating. Loved all of it!

We loved Jim’s place, which was perfect for our teenage kids! Enough space to spread out, but great community space as well. The kitchen and backyard were both fully stocked! We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Everything about the house was great! Our kids really enjoyed the pickle ball court, basketball hoop, and hot tub. The house was clean and had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Perfect place for our family to stay while exploring the Hills. After full days of activity we loved hanging out on the back patio playing lots of pickleball, cornhole, basketball and hot tubbing. The place was beautiful, fully equipped, clean, and walking distance to downtown. Jim communicated well and check in was easy. Nice large parking area accommodated our boat and vehicles easily.

This was a great property both inside and out. Clean, modern and a ton of things that cater to guests. We really loved the outdoor patio/bar in the back. It was a great place for all of us to sit and hang out. Will definitely go back.

Our stay was amazing. Jim is super attentive to anything we may have needed. The house was amazing. I love all the small details. There was so much to keep 4 kids entertained. We had a blast. We will be back!