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BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.

Rapid City vacation home with kitchen

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior detail
Dining
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Rushmore Lions Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canyon Lake Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Rapid City

On lake.You'll be steps from Rushmore Lions Park and a 5-minute walk from Canyon Lake Park. Also, Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Chapel in the Hills is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rushmore Lions Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Canyon Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Braeburn Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cliffside Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Meadowood Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.

A quaint, clean, updated, 1940s era bungalow-style cabin. Excellent location to call home base for all of your Black Hills adventures. From the Badlands to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, Custer State Park to Sturgis, you can see everything within a 30-45 minute drive. Two-minute walk to Canyon Lake and Rapid Creek where you find fishing, kayaking and paddle boat rentals. Connected to Rapid City’s extensive bike and walking paths that include a nature trail, dog park and canyon lake park. Ten-minute drive to downtown Rapid City. Located in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood, with a fenced back yard. Dog friendly for small fee of $10 per dog. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably, loft available for 1 additional person.

Master bedroom: queen bed
Second bedroom: queen bed, + full mattress in sleeping loft
Small couch with two chairs in living room
Clean, full bathroom
Washer/dryer
Fully stocked kitchen (utensils, pans, etc)
Outdoor space with grill and privacy fence
Off street parking

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet hours 10pm-7am Smoking allowed outside only.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: dogs only w/ pet fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Age recommendation for sleeping loft is 8 years

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.7 mi (32-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. to the beach?

This vacation home is 17.7 mi (33-min drive) from Sheridan Lake North and 18.1 mi (29-min drive) from Pactola Point Swim Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. to downtown Rapid City?

This vacation home is 3.7 mi away from Rapid City.

BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice backyard for pets. Fireplace was good for heating the living area. Home was very clean. Good communication with hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was perfect for us! Warm and cozy, very clean and ready for us to step in and enjoy. I had read about the fishing, so I brought along my fly rod, and was very pleasantly surprised to find the location is walking distance to a nice trout creek and a lake! If spring break was two weeks, we would have stayed longer! We’ll return someday, hopefully sooner than later. Oh, almost forgot to mention, it’s doggy friendly and has a fenced yard! It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was exactly what it said to n the write up. It was great for us and our Dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, quaint cabin. Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was perfect for us and our furbabies. They truly loved the fenced back yard and I swear they played out there more than they do in their own backyard. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This lovely cabin had everything we needed for our week long stay in Rapid City. Having a full kitchen and washer/dryer was so convenient. The place is well stocked, and comfortable. The weather was pleasant. We never needed the AC but used the fireplace every evening. We really enjoyed grilling one of the rainbow trout we caught in Lake Pactola and relaxing on the covered patio. We also enjoyed watching the deer that ate grass in the front yard most mornings. The trail across the street is a wonderful place for a morning walk and we also walked the paved trails around Canyon Lake. It was a short drive to restaurants and stores. We didn't bring our dog this time but the cabin is perfect for vacationers with a furbaby. The location put us close to both Mount Rushmore and the Badlands. We also visited Custer State Park, the Crazy Horse monument/Museum, Deadwood, Bear Country USA, and the cute little reptile zoo. Rapid City has lots to offer. I got a massage, shopped, and browsed a couple book stores. Check in was easy and Chad and Tara are quick to respond. This little place was just perfect for our trip. We loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a wonderful place to land after a long drive. The location was perfect. Easy check-in and check out. Having a fenced backyard was a plus. We had all we needed for a comfortable cozy stay and would definitely stay again if we are ever back to the area. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property as described. Clean..cozy any concerns we had were promptly met.Fit our needs perfectly. The suggestions for places to eat were fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was excellent responding to any questions we had. The cabin was clean and well stocked. Our two dogs loved having a fenced in yard and we loved the covered patio and grill. Location was great, we had dear around us daily and the lake, creek and park were all within walking distance and beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully clean cabin. We enjoyed great weather while visiting so were able to enjoy the outdoor furniture and our dogs loved the fenced in yard. The beds were comfortable and the cabin was very comfortable and well equipped. I would definitely recommend and stay again. The neighborhood was perfect for walking around with the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location of home is a very nice neighborhood with trails starting right across the street. A short walk down the road leads to Canyon Lake/Creek which was a beautiful area. We loved our time exploring the Black Hills each day, so much to do & so much beauty in the area. We really appreciated bringing our dog with. Chad & Tara are very quick to respond if you need anything. Cabin is cute and worked good for my husband, myself and our dog. Thank you, we appreciated our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location that worked great for our stay in Rapid City. The weather was perfect and we were able to enjoy walking around the trails and ride bike around the city. Back yard was perfect for the two dogs. Interior of the cabin was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Louise A., Montmorenci

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our visit to your cabin. It was convenient to all the areas we wanted to see. The cabin was very clean.We appreciate the opportunity to see South Dakota!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is central and perfect to all directions of sites to see, making it 30 minutes to an hour any direction, including the airport. It’s close to all amenities in Rapid City. The cabin has had a lot of renovating, yet keeping the cute nostalgic look. Pros would include a lovely front yard view, in-house washer/dryer, microwave, refrigerator, oven, coffeemaker, A/C in one bedroom and kitchen area, TV, BBQ with a small lovely patio with furniture, fenced in grass area for dogs. Cons would include no A/C in the second bedroom, creaking floor in the bathroom, and a shortage of outlets throughout the cabin. (Needed for charging purposes) We enjoyed our 10 day stay, walking along Canyon Lake and enjoying our ice cream in the evenings. It was in the 90 temps during our visit. Warmer than expected but pleasant in the evenings.
We didn’t have our dogs but the patio and grass area are pleasant.
I opened the drapes every morning to be surprised by wildlife walking by. This view surpassed a hotel room view any day!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greggory C.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was very clean and welcoming. This is the 2nd year in a row I have stayed here for Sturgis and Chad and Tara are great hosts. I highly recommend this property:)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Perfect for what we needed! Small and quaint but full of everything necessary to make our stay comfortable and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay! Perfect base camp to visit Custer state park and the Badlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thedora R.

Liked: Cleanliness
For us all we needed was a clean, reputable place that accommodated our family of 3 and 2 dogs. It went above and beyond that. The hosts were very attentive and responsive to our needs and questions. The cabin was exactly as we had hoped it to be. We recommend it to any and all who seek a base camp with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We loved our stay!! The location was amazing, so many people walking and biking on the near paths, we walked our dogs down to the lake / river for some exploring and they loved it. We particularly loved being right in the middle of both Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks as that was one of our main reasons for visiting South Dakota. It was also very quick and easy to get to food and stores as needed. The house itself was comfortable and had everything we needed. Despite being right off the road with a lot of foot traffic too even being in the backyard felt very quiet and private (even in 4th of July!!). I would stay again and absolutely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and fantastic stay

The property was clean and cozy, plenty of food options and numerous entertainment opportunities within half hr drive.Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

We loved our stay! The location was great! Peaceful, quiet neighborhood. We used it as a base for Badlands, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and Pactola Lake. We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood, the nature preserve, and walking to the Chapel on the Hill. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness

June Visit

Great place. Very clean and well equipped. It is a small 2BR home - not a 5-star hotel. It was a very nice stay and the owners were very responsive. Loved the ice cream truck down the street (opens at 1:00), and the short hike to the ridge top and large cross above the church - great view of the lake. Also, the walk along the lake was perfect for my early-morning walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyton G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin close to everything we wanted

We visit the BH often and have selected different locations throughout the region. This was a short trip for a long weekend so we wanted to be closer to RC for convenience. We couldn't ask more for the property, it's cozy, easy to get to anything we needed in RC and beyond. Being in late December the hosts were kind enough to have the fireplace going for us upon arrival too. This will be one of our primary go-to spots again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024