Cozy Cabins & Lodges for a South Dakota Winter Getaway
Looking for the perfect winter escape? These unique cabins, lodges and rentals make a cozy home base for South Dakota winter adventures.
Hotel On Phillips
A century after it opened as the Sioux Falls National Bank, this building in downtown Sioux Falls underwent a beautiful restoration and became Hotel On Phillips. With 90 elegant guest rooms, plus luxury suites and a cocktail lounge tucked inside the old bank vault, Hotel On Phillips is the perfect mix of historical beauty and modern charm.
The I-Casa Geo-Glamping Experience (photo credit: Airbnb)
The I-Casa Geo-Glamping Experience
Nestled in the beautiful, snow-dusted Black Hills in the outdoors-centric mountain town of Spearfish, this quirky dome/tiny home/glamping cabin offers an amenity you won't find anywhere else. It shares a property with a 40-foot geodesic dome art gallery showcasing a far-out collection of Termespheres® — painted spheres by world-renowned artist Dick Termes.
Spearfish Canyon Lodge
Less than 15 miles from Lead, Spearfish Canyon Lodge is hidden among the lofty pines and spectacular cliffs of Spearfish Canyon. Built and decorated a la the lodges of the Old West, you can't help but kick back and let nature take over as you reset your mind to a slower, simpler pace of life. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and other winter excursions are right outside your door, and a little further down the road you'll find downhill skiing at Terry Peak Ski Area and the nightlife of Historic Deadwood.
Lookout Loft Treehouse (photo credit: Airbnb)
Lookout Loft Treehouse
Found in Valley Springs, only 20 minutes from Sioux Falls and all its urban offerings, this treehouse country retreat boasts 360-degree views overlooking the South Dakota prairie. It's the kind of place that invites you to slow down and really appreciate the distinct qualities of each season. Begin and end your day on the wraparound deck with a coffee or cocktail before exploring, shopping, dining or attending an event in the city.
The Farr House (photo credit: Airbnb)
The Farr House
For anyone spending time in Pierre — whether for business, experiencing Christmas at the Capitol or for a winter weekend getaway — The Farr House is an uber-cozy retreat in South Dakota's capital city. A Georgian Revival-style home built at the beginning of the 1900s, every touch in this gorgeous stay is about serenity and luxury, evidenced by the home's five-star Airbnb rating.
The Lodge at Deadwood
The Lodge at Deadwood is unique in that it offers a secluded country feel, yet it's close to all of the excitement of downtown Deadwood. With 140 comfortable and well-appointed guest rooms, the only water playland in Deadwood for the kiddos, on-site restaurants and several rooms of 24-hour gaming action, The Lodge at Deadwood has it all for a family winter getaway.
Jackalope Lodge
As this list proves, Lead and the Northern Black Hills are the epicenter of so much winter action in South Dakota. Jackalope Lodge is part of a modern development of upscale stays that make the most of the area's natural bounty. This and other lodges from Black Hills Adventure Lodging offer flexible accommodations for travel parties of all sizes, from families to groups of 10, 20 or even 30 people looking for a weekend of skiing and cozy winter merriment.
Mount Rushmore Resort & Lodge at Palmer Gulch
Nestled at the foot of Black Elk Peak in the Black Hills, this 62-room lodge is part of a family resort that caters to vacations built on fun and outdoor exploration for all ages. Its Hill City location puts it just 5 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and a short drive from other Black Hills attractions, like Crazy Horse Memorial® and the bison-dotted Wildlife Loop Scenic Byway in Custer State Park.
Grain Bin Mansion (photo credit: Airbnb)
Grain Bin Mansion
A getaway should feel like a true escape — something to anticipate and remember for years to come. This stay certainly fits the bill: a unique retreat crafted from two grain bins overlooking open fields and a nature preserve, especially magical on a snowy winter day. Located in Burbank, it’s a short hop from the college town of Vermillion and its dining, nightlife, galleries and other attractions. Even closer are the hunting and snowshoeing opportunities just outside the doors of this truly one-of-a-kind mansion.
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