We stayed at Marilyn and Al's B&B at the beginning of September and although we orginally only booked the two rooms detailed on the website, they were kind enough to open up a third guest room, which they do occasionally, so that we could meet up with family and spend some quality time together. The rooms were all great and... More

Al and Marilyn enhanced our lives with their presence! and more~stayed 3 nights. Very close to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments. *Private entrance **View is enchanting, feels like being in the Black Forest. ***Suite and sitting room~private, spacious, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. ****Breakfast is beyond compare: outstanding presentation, taste, and variety. Al and Marilyn are kind, thoughtful, and considerate~we... More

Al and Marilyn were great hosts and made us feel right at home in their home. The place is way back from the road in the middle of the woods on several acres Our suite was very comfortable and homey. The breakfasts each morning made my Marilyn were out of this world delicious.

Marilyn & Al are tremendous hosts and their advice on local events helped us make the most of our stay in the Black Hills. The accommodations are comfortable and quite. The views from their home are among the best in the Hill City area. We stayed in the Finch Haven room which has a loft to enjoy the scenery in... More

Emerald Pines Refuge B&B was my husband and I's first bed and breakfast experience. I was extremely excited but he was a little hesitant (NOT anymore)! When we were nearing Hill City we were able to find the road to the bed and breakfast very easily, Marilyn and Al's directions were very helpful. It's located a couple miles from the... More

Simply Awesome! We were looking for a place to stay in the Black Hills and everything was overpriced due to the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally, thank God we found this place. We cannot say enough good things about our stay with Marilyn and Al. They treated us like family and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived.... More

Emerald Pines was our first stop on a western trip that we'd been planning for some time. We arrived in the evening after a very long day of travel and were immediately warmly welcomed. We spent two nights (slept like logs) in the Knotty Pine Suite, ate excellent breakfasts and enjoyed very much visiting with Al and Marilyn and our... More

With work maintaining its rigorous pace the need to get away for an extended weekend became apparent. I searched through dozens of motels, cabins, and bed & breakfasts around the Hill City, Custer, and Keystone areas. While several locations looked beautiful few offered the privacy and intimacy of the Emerald Pines Bed and Breakfast. The home of Marilyn and Al... More

If you're a couple traveling without children or pets look no further then the Emerald Pines Refuge B & B in Hill City. Located a half mile from the main road at the end of a gravel road, you'll have all the solitude you desire plus easy access to all the attractions the Black Hills have to offer. We chose... More