Welcome to your private retreat in the scenic Hot Brook Canyon! This one-of-a-kind 5-acre property offers the perfect combination of peaceful seclusion, self-sufficiency, and natural charm—just minutes from the historic town of Hot Springs. The main home features 1 bedroom plus a spacious loft with a full closet and half bath—making it ideal as a second bedroom, guest space, or creative studio. With 2.5 bathrooms total, there’s plenty of room for everyday living or entertaining. Enjoy the open floor plan, cozy atmosphere, and unwind after a long day in the private hot tub under the stars—this home truly invites relaxation. Need space for guests or a potential VRBO opportunity? The charming garden cottage includes a composting toilet, outdoor shower, and its own non-potable water tank with pump—perfect for washing dishes or enjoying a rustic retreat experience. The property also boasts a Quonset shop/garage, carport, multi-flock chicken coop, a duck pond, and fenced garden area ready for your homesteading dreams. The well provides excellent, great-tasting water, and the peaceful canyon setting is rich with wildlife and natural beauty. Whether you're looking to homestead, host, or simply escape to your own private sanctuary, this special property is the perfect place to slow down and soak in the serenity of the Southern Black Hills. Call Resa Rutz, Realtor at 605-891-1298 to schedule your private tour!
Sold for $595,000 on 09/19/25
$595,000
12817 Echo Rd, Hot Springs, SD 57747
2beds
1,391sqft
Site Built
Built in 2006
5 Acres Lot
$595,000 Zestimate®
$428/sqft
$1,901 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 14, 2025 at 05:22am
Listed by:
Resa Rutz,
Century 21 Stevens & Associates
Bought with:
Cierra Vanderpol
Black Hills SD Realty
Source: Mount Rushmore Area AOR,MLS#: 85517

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Radiant Ceiling
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range Oven
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Loft
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,391
- Total interior livable area: 1,391 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Four or More Car, Detached, Carport/2 Cars, RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 4
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch Open, Open Patio, Open Deck
- Exterior features: Kennel
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Wood,Garden Area
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Bluff Site, Views, Lawn, Trees, Horses Allowed, View
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding, Guest House
- Parcel number: 110000070514112
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Site Built
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Hot Springs
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Unimproved