Reviews

Lauren’s Review

Jun 12 – Jun 17, 2022

Deadwood, Log Cabin w/Gold Mine, On Two Bit Creek

Lauren

Overall rating 5 stars

If this beautiful cabin is available book it! It was a magical and peaceful stay for us and our two little kids. This cabin is close enough to do all the major attractions in South Dakota. We spent five days and we never wanted to leave. The porch was the best, all we heard were birds and the babbling brook. We look forward to coming back and hopefully staying here again soon.

Sibylle’s Review

Jun 24 – Jun 30, 2022

Deadwood, Log Cabin w/Gold Mine, On Two Bit Creek

Sibylle

Overall rating 5 stars

Staying at Destiny was the best experience we could ever imagine. While the location in the Black Hills next to Deadwood and all the major sightseeing is lovely, the cabin took our breath away- or more correctly, it made us breathe deeper, with intention and relaxation. The home was immaculate, and the large porch was our living room. We stayed six nights, and the last two days, we explored the large property. Sitting by the creek, toes in the water, and listening to the birds chirping was transformative. We are also glad we discovered the gold mine after searching for days. Dan is a wonderful host and most responsive. The kitchen was well stocked, and we often ate at home. This cabin is a rare find, and we will make sure to be back again soon.

Kathleen’s Review

Jul 10 – Jul 17, 2022

Deadwood, Log Cabin w/Gold Mine, On Two Bit Creek

Kathleen

Overall rating 5 Stars

Fabulous house! We felt very welcome and loved the house, yard, and deer. Easy check-in, great location and wonderful hosts.

Tammy’s Review

Jul 1 – Jul 6, 2022

Deadwood, Log Cabin w/Gold Mine, On Two Bit Creek

Tammy

Overall rating 5 Stars

A beautiful cabin with amazing views of nature. Close enough to Deadwood but far enough out to be secluded. We saw so many deer when sitting on the porch and our daily walks were magical. The cabin has everything you need, it truly is a beautiful place!

Jessica’s Review

Jun 19 – Jun 24, 2022

Deadwood, Log Cabin w/Gold Mine, On Two Bit Creek

Jessica

Overall rating 5 stars

This cabin and property is gorgeous! If you are coming to this area don’t pass this one up! The cabin is clean, a great size and the porch is so wonderful for enjoying a morning coffee or evening beer.

Amanda’s Review

Jun 17 – Jun 19, 2022

Deadwood, Log Cabin w/Gold Mine, On Two Bit Creek

Amanda

Overall rating 5 stars

Great place to stay!

Julie’s Review

Jun 4 – Jun 11, 2022

Deadwood, Log Cabin w/Gold Mine, On Two Bit Creek

Julie

Overall rating 5 Stars

An absolutely magical and healing home and area. So close to everything you could want to do. After each day returning home to the cabin, creek and beautiful solitude is priceless. We cannot wait to return!

Scott Jordan
Wonderful House – Close to Deadwood
We loved everything about this house. House is exactly as described and has everything you will need. Close to Deadwood but in a lovely secluded section just outside of town. Owner was great with communication. Would highly recommend this house for a stay in Deadwood
9/25/2023 at 4:42 PM

Jim Madich
2nd Time Staying at this Beautiful Cabin
This was our second time here and it did not disappoint. We brought our dog and another couple and everyone enjoyed themselves. We loved hanging out on the porch at night around the fire. The closeness to town is a huge bonus. This cabin has most of the necessities needed for making meals with the exception of cookie sheets but we bought some disposable ones for homemade pizzas. We saw plenty of deer while we were there and took several walks on the property. It is definitely one of our favorite VRBO’s so far. We will come back again!

Mark Kohlar
No better place to stay near Deadwood
Can’t say enough great things about this place. Beautiful home, very private location despite being so close to Deadwood, and our dog was welcomed, which we can’t appreciate enough. If I could give it 10 stars I would, we absolutely loved our stay. Thanks a ton Dan for letting us stay in your wonderful fortress of solitude.
9/19/2023 at 2:04 AM

Donna Chami
Stunning home close to everything
This home does not disappoint in anyway absolutely stunning highly recommend a stay at destiny if you plan on visiting South Dakota
8/14/2023 at 9:00 PM

Jessica Lorentz
Short getaway
We only had a few days, but couldn’t have picked a better place to stay. We loved everything about the house and area. It was so nice to sit outside and listen to the creek, very relaxing! The kids and the dog had a lot of fun down in the creek also.
8/4/2023 at 8:58 PM

Barbara Tatroe
Outstanding
It’s really hard to describe how beautiful and perfect this home and property is. Clean, beautiful, comfy just doesn’t do it justice. We had so much fun hiking around this property, playing in the stream ( the dog was in heaven !) and evenings on that porch. I would 100% pick this home and location again. LOVED IT! Thank you for opening your home to us. ♥️
7/23/2023 at 1:20 AM

Denise Friske
Great house great creek
Quiet private location and beautiful house with an awesome creek.

Kevin Isreal
Loved it!
Stay was just as we were hoping for. We wanted to rest and relax and let our dogs run. Place was amazing! Thank you!
7/12/2023 at 10:43 PM

Andrew Thompson
Peace and beauty in the Blackhills
Absolutely beautiful setting with a luxury cabin. This place is phenomenal. We visited with our family of 4 and two small dogs. Kids and dogs loved the creek. The adults loved the deck and views. The cabin is very comfortable and well appointed. We’ll definitely be back.

Kathy Gibbs
Beautiful
We had an amazing time at the destiny cabin! The location was amazing, secluded but still close enough to lead and deadwood. The stream was so relaxing to listen to from the deck and we explored it a bit which was fun for everyone. Dan was a great host and was responsive and helpful. We are so grateful that he shared his beautiful cabin with us. Anyone looking for an amazing place to stay with no neighbors in sight (unless you count the deer strolling by) should absolutely book this one!

Jim Sesser
Best cabin ever!
This is hands down the best property I have ever booked for my family. The house was beautiful and conveniently located close to Deadwood. The secluded location and scenery was great. My daughters loved playing in the creek! There is so much to do in the area that we could not get to it all so we plan to be back in a couple years!
6/6/2023 at 3:14 PM

Gary Gorecki
Amazing getaway
Cannot express enough how spectacular this property and home are. Breathtakingly gorgeous!!

Brandy Quadha
Black Hills Birthday Getaway!
We planned a nice relaxing weekend in the Black Hills to getaway, unplug, recharge, & celebrate my birthday. Our stay at the Destiny cabin exceeded all expectations! I fell in love with the property while looking at the pictures online and it was everything it claimed and so much more! They weren’t kidding when they said the porch of the cabin will give you a whole new perspective on life! This was my favorite place to start and end the day relaxing peacefully on the deck and listening to the babbling creek below. It truly is magical! The cabin is located in a very private serene setting while remaining a short drive from all the attractions, restaurants, & night life the Black Hills has to offer. Within ten minutes you can be dining at your favorite steakhouse for an extraordinary dinner and in no time be right back on the Destiny porch unwinding with a glass of wine. The cabin pays homage to the local history of old west characters with it’s eclectic blend of antiques and furnishings. It comes well stocked and has everything you need and more, which makes it difficult to ever want to leave! We immensely enjoyed our time here & look forward to returning very soon! Thanks to the owners for sharing this wonderful treasure with us & being such gracious hosts! Until next time ~ Brandy Q. from Nebraska
5/11/2023 at 4:02 PM

Randy Hummel
Absolutely stunning place to stay!
We loved everything about our stay! Beautiful cabin, stunning views, babbling creek, rock formations, firepit, fireplace, lovely deck, list goes on and on….
4/16/2023 at 10:07 PM

Beth Olschlager
Relaxing
Beautiful, well maintained property.

Robert Hyslop
Great Black Hills get away
Fantastic house situated in the northern Black Hills, picture perfect setting, will rent again if available!

Jay Schobinger
Great Stay
This place was perfect for 2 couples. Everything was great. A very quiet, remote place. Make sure you have 4 wheel drive when snow is expected. I would love to stay there in the summer and do some hiking in the area.
2/21/2023 at 12:40 AM

Joe Smaglik
Very relaxing and peaceful
Everything was perfect, great time to relax and recharge.

Jim Madich 1st stay
Best place ever
We have rented many properties and this one by far is the best place we have ever stayed. Besides the property and house being gorgeous the owner has not missed a detail with the decorations and amenities. Going into an unfamiliar property this owner has labeled instructions on how everything operates.It is highly secluded and quiet yet close to town. We are already planning a return next year!!!
10/11/2022 at 2:34 PM

Michelle L
Black Hills Beauty for sure !
Host was very willing to answer all of our questions and booking the vacation rental property was very easy. We had a great stay enjoying the beautiful cabin and the surrounding property! Very relaxing sitting on the deck and watching the wildlife. What a great getaway secluded yet so close to Deadwood and attractions. Great place to stay and wonderful host.
8/29/2022 at 2:17 AM

Marcy
I would recommend Destiny to anyone ! If you are looking for a gorgeous, peaceful place this is it and Dan is an amazing host , always responsive and friendly ! One of the top places we have ever stayed for side!

Sibylle 2nd trip
This was our second time at Destiny, and it was just what we expected and hoped for. The combination of serene and rustic surroundings with a luxurious and cozy cabin is spectacular. Dan has improved and added amenities to the house since last year, one being the fireplace on the porch, which we used daily when the heat of the day gave way to a chilly evening in September. Dan has many exciting books about the area and helpful recommendations for sightseeing and restaurants. We spent many hours reading about the Gold Rush, American history, and the development of Deadwood and surrounding areas. Then, we explored the gold mine on-site; it was a perfect vacation. Thank you, Dan!

Sarah (Translated from French)
We spent the last 4 days of our great American stay at Dan’s with one goal: to rest. The place is perfect for this, a very large house, very well equipped and very comfortable all in the middle of the trees, with the sound of the river below. The terrace is in the sun all morning, and the house is very bright. Deadwood is super easily accessible and we loved one of our restaurants there: Jack’s Fine Dining. There is a large organic grocery store full of fruit and vegetables in Spearfish, nearby too (beautiful canyon road) Remember to check the kitchen cabinets before going to do your shopping, they are very provided and this will save you from buying the 5th pot of mustard! An ideal stay, in the middle of a beautiful preserved place. Recommended without hesitation.

Zach
What an amazing home with an incredible host! Dan was quick to respond with any questions we had. Peaceful cabin tucked into the Hills, coffee on the porch listening to the flowing water in the creek down below is a world class experience!

Ryan and Karla
This is a great place to stay.

Stephanie
We loved our stay at Destiny! Just a few minutes from Deadwood, but in the most private, beautiful location! The property was fantastic and we loved exploring the creek…we even found some wild strawberries and raspberries! Dan was so helpful during our entire stay and we can’t thank him enough for his awesome hospitality!

Brittney
Beautiful home and area! The home was very private with a creek that ran by the house which was super cool and peaceful. Overall lots to do nearby from traveling to Deadwood or around the Black Hills it was a perfect location. Dan was very responsive and friendly. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful home and place!

Erin
Truly amazing place! Peaceful, relaxing surroundings with the sounds of the creek. Comfortable and great amenities. The cabin’s close proximity to Deadwood, Spearfish, and Sturgis make this place an excellent stepping off point for adventuring. While utilizing any downtime to explore the property which was filled with deer. We would highly recommend and had a difficult time leaving.

Ashley
Perfect private getaway!!

Scott
I would highly recommend this cabin!! It was everything that Dan said it was and more!! Everything was perfect!! We couldn’t have been happier, this cabin is spectacular!

Mitchell
Dan has an exceptionally beautiful home. It’s clean, comfortable and private, and located in wooded hills, a short drive from both Deadwood and Sturgis, and within easy range of the major national parks and monuments for day trips. Dan is a friendly and gracious host and responds very quickly whenever you need to communicate. I can’t imagine a better experience.

Melissa
Beautiful home! The home was clean, relaxing and just what we look for in a home to stay a few days! We hope to come again in the future.

Cassandra
Destiny lived up to her name, absolutely gorgeous!! Two Bit Creek was rushing and full of Brook Trout, hard not to imagine what this place was like during the Gold Rush. This was truly a unique, one of a kind experience that you should jump on if given the opportunity. Thank you Dan for your generous hospitality!

Brandon
The house and property were both beautiful! Dan was very helpful and checked in on us when we got about 6 inches of snow. I hope we get the chance to come back one day and be able to explore the property.

Daniel
Dan’s Destiny cabin was beyond “as advertised.” The place was amazing! My only regret was not having more time to enjoy it. You could easily make your stay there your entire vacation.

Stephanie
Dan’s place was nothing short of amazing! The location was excellent as we were easily able to get to Deadwood, Sturgis and other surrounding places we wanted to visit. The home was so cozy and stocked with everything we needed. We loved exploring the property and our pups loved playing in the water. There’s a beautiful deck where you can sit out and watch the wild deer and turkeys walk around the property in the evening. Last but certainly not least, Dan was very helpful and detailed about how we find the property and where things were in the home. We would 100% stay here again this was a perfect vacation for us!

Nancy
Wheat an amazing home ! The details in this home are wonderful. Beautiful location , peaceful and did I mention all the wonderful details in this gorgeous home ! Dan is very responsive and easy to deal with. This is truly a gem !

Chris
This was such a beautiful cabin located on your very own, secluded spot! It even had its own flowing creek running thru it! It was the perfect size, and very clean cabin for our little anniversary vacation! The fact that it was pet-friendly, made it even better! Dan was very easy to contact, and quick to respond with any questions we had! We definitely recommend this cabin, and already have done so to many of our friends! We would love to stay here again!

Jerry
Your home is truly a gem is the woods. The location is in the heart of the Black Hill and very convenient to every attraction in the area. We loved the house, the view, the location and the decor. We came to celebrate my wife’s birthday. I told her we were staying in a 20 ft camper for the week. She was completely BLOWN AWAY when we pulled up. We will be back again. Thanks Dan for the great hospitality.

Dylan
property was amazing! would recommend for anyone looking for a weekend getaway!

Alysia
Great place to stay! We enjoyed the location and the property! Dan is a great host that cares wholeheartedly about your stay!

James
Nice cabin. And Dan was quick to resolve issues with check in. Our boys loved exploring the property and the large window provided great wildlife viewing. We had a great time exploring SD for the first time.

Heather
Great house. Amazing property to explore too. Host is responsive and kind.

Deborah
A gold nugget!!! Simply perfect hidden getaway. Such unique decor, design and setting. We soaked up the silence (& enjoyed hiking, 4-wheeling, walking on the rocks in the creek, & photographing abundant wildlife). The porch was delightful. We had one small issue & it was resolved quickly. Well done, Dan & Ann Marie!

Christina
Great house and super peaceful spot. We really enjoyed the porch and the creek.

Douglas
Dan really enjoyed stay in cabin. I was great. Everything we needed was there. Beautiful country and wild life. The cabin was fabulous and would go back again. Only thing didn’t like was gravel road. But it was good road. Cabin was not on main road which was good and quiet. But it was great stay and thankyou for the stay

Patricia
Great Host – great house – great experience! Close to all the area has to offer, yet has the serenity and privacy that you want.

Nicole
Great private property. The kitchen was amazing and had everything we needed!

Matthew
This place is incredible and extremely close to Deadwood. Wish I had more time to stay!

Bambi
Exactly as we had hoped it would be and more. Will most definitely be back!

Kathleen
Fabulous house! We felt very welcome and loved the house, yard, and deer. Easy check-in, great location and wonderful hosts.

Tammy
A beautiful cabin with amazing views of nature. Close enough to Deadwood but far enough out to be secluded. We saw so many deer when sitting on the porch and our daily walks were magical. The cabin has everything you need, it truly is a beautiful place!

Sybille 1st stay
Staying at Destiny was the best experience we could ever imagine. While the location in the Black Hills next to Deadwood and all the major sightseeing is lovely, the cabin took our breath away- or more correctly, it made us breathe deeper, with intention and relaxation. The home was immaculate, and the large porch was our living room. We stayed six nights, and the last two days, we explored the large property. Sitting by the creek, toes in the water, and listening to the birds chirping was transformative. We are also glad we discovered the gold mine after searching for days. Dan is a wonderful host and most responsive. The kitchen was well stocked, and we often ate at home. This cabin is a rare find, and we will make sure to be back again soon.

Jessica
This cabin and property is gorgeous! If you are coming to this area don’t pass this one up! The cabin is clean, a great size and the porch is so wonderful for enjoying a morning coffee or evening beer.

Amanda
Great place to stay!

Lauren
If this beautiful cabin is available book it! It was a magical and peaceful stay for us and our two little kids. This cabin is close enough to do all the major attractions in South Dakota. We spent five days and we never wanted to leave. The porch was the best, all we heard were birds and the babbling brook. We look forward to coming back and hopefully staying here again soon.

Julie
An absolutely magical and healing home and area. So close to everything you could want to do. After each day returning home to the cabin, creek and beautiful solitude is priceless. We cannot wait to return!