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Newer Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths-15 min. to Mt. Rushmore

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10152 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Rapid CIty, SD
  • Place, Naked Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheridan Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheridan Lake South
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Newer Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths-15 min. to Mt. Rushmore

Welcome to the Happy Trails Lodge! You will enjoy a newer 4 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with views of the hills, pine trees and pasture, centrally located at the Three Forks, intersection of Hwy 385 & Hwy 16, near the Diamond Spur Events Center. From here, you will have easy access to all the central hills attractions, including Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Sheridan Lake, Pactola Reservoir, Hill City, Keystone and the Black Hills National Forest. With such easy access to everything, you will be able to relax more, drive less, and enjoy the beautiful views right from the deck. The home features modern interior finishes, custom woodwork, creative lighting accents, 3 queen beds and one King size. There is also a queen size sleeper sofa, and a twin sleeper sofa in the living room for your extra guests. Each bedroom is equipped with a TV, bedside lamps, an overhead fan, a large closet with hangers and shelves, extra air mattresses and bedding. The house is stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair dryer, toilet paper, paper towels, 12 cup coffee maker, dishes, dish soap, utensils, crock pot, iron, bed sheets, pillows, extra blankets, quilts and pillows for extra beds, also a propane gas grill and outdoor furniture. We hope your stay is comfortable and relaxing. This is your time, so enjoy your vacation in the Black Hills!
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the overall property condition at this holiday home. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Naked Winery. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Naked Winery and a few minutes from Stone Faces Winery
As a guest of Newer Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths-15 min. to Mt. Rushmore, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,640 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Newer Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths-15 min. to Mt. Rushmore Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 250 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and as advertised. Our family enjoyed our stay with excellent accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect and central to all of the sites we wanted to visit in the area. It was a peaceful place to unwind after a day of site seeing. We would highly recommend this home and the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, close to wedding venue we were there to attend! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nitha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was the perfect set up and location for us and our German family who attended our daughter’s wedding.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Great accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication. Home was perfect for our group and included everything we needed for our stay. Great location and close to all of the nearby attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with a great location!! Host was accommodating with us! This place has just about everything you would need! Kitchen has everything you would want for cooking! We loved how it was tucked back a bit but close enough to the main road! Definitely would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge was perfect for our stay in the Black Hills! There was plenty of room for everyone and the decks were perfect for evening conversation and grilling.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in a wedding at the venue near by and stayed for the weekend. It was a great set up for the adults and kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect. Set up wonderfully. The location is magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

theresa h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Home

Was a great location to experience the Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryant F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! The location of this place is perfect. Super clean. Beautiful home. Lots of space. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place to Stay!

This property was perfect! Could not have found a better location! Close to everything. Was a beautiful property! When I come back to the Black Hills I'd stay at this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome place. Worked perfect for us!!! Check in was easy...great kitchen....very useful decks. I couldn't be happier!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All is good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Graduation

My family needed a place to stay to attend a graduation and wanted to stay together. Wonderful location and great accommodation for a small extended family who wants to stay together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin Centrally Located

Great property close to everything in the Black Hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette weekend

Beautiful house! Great location! Definitely will look into staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Hills Getaway

Great property for large family. House was just as described, and location perfect. Our family enjoyed our time there and hope to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay for Family Vacation

Layout was great for two families. The home was exceptionally clean. Beds were very comfortable. Location was great. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful!

This property is amazing. It was a wonderful stay for my family of 7!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023