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✶Large Mountain Top Home W/Scenic Deck Near Mt Rushmore✶

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Country USA
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Reptile Gardens
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪36 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.

✶Large Mountain Top Home W/Scenic Deck Near Mt Rushmore✶

Escape to this spacious home located just 20 mins outside of Rapid City & 20 mins from Mount Rushmore. Seclude yourself in the Black Hills' picturesque mountains with views from every window. It's the perfect spot for serene privacy, outdoor adventures, and trips to the city when desired.

Fully stocked with vacation-ready amenities such as board games, linens, kitchen necessities, and complimentary toiletries. You will have everything you need for an amazing and unforgettable stay.

Perched in the Black Hills is this spacious, mountain home. Breathtaking views from nearly every window and an expansive outdoor deck make this home the ideal spot for a getaway in the mountains. Plan your upcoming adventures with a cup of tea in hand outside overlooking the mountains at one of the several seating areas on the outdoor deck. This space has plenty of room for your whole group, and includes a gas grill, allowing you to cook and dine outdoors, and gaze up at the stars at night.

Inside the home, you will find two living rooms, one on each floor. The top floor living room looks out on the deck and has a 65” TV, with Direct TV as well as a collection of DVDs for your use. The downstairs living room includes board games and a game table- a perfect set up for game nights with your group.

In the kitchen, you’ll find everything you may need to prepare home cooked meals during your trip, including a toaster, blender, slicer, spices, pots & pans, and dinnerware for over 20 people! Cook fluffy and delicious pancakes each morning on the electric griddle – the perfect touch to prepare your group for a fun-filled day of exploring.

All the bedrooms feature queen-size beds and mindful features such as ceiling fans and extra blankets. Three of the bedrooms are traditional rooms, while the 4th bedroom is found within the reading room/study with a sofa that turns into a pullout queen-size bed for additional guests.

In addition to the pullout sofa, the reading room/study is stocked with books for your enjoyment and has a quiet study area for those needing to do a little work while on vacation. This room also receives warm sunlight each morning that fills the space, making it the perfect spot to perch and read your favorite book.

This home comes with access to 2 laundry rooms stocked with detergent for guest use.

Guests have personal and private access to the unit, without disruption from the host. For your convenience, there is a keyless entry system which is changed immediately after each visit. Come and go as you like and don’t stress about losing the key!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Cosmos Mystery Area. Laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 12 minutes by car from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 6 minutes from Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf
✶Large Mountain Top Home W/Scenic Deck Near Mt Rushmore✶ offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No bonfires on the property because of the risk of forest fires.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 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.

Property is also known as

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Large Home W/scenic Deck Near Mt Rushmore
✶Large Home W/Scenic Deck Near Mt Rushmore✶ Rapid City

✶Large Mountain Top Home W/Scenic Deck Near Mt Rushmore✶ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was clean and tidy, beautiful peaceful setting. Great access to the Black Hills and Rapid City.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Huntington

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Stay!!! Cannot say enough good things about this home … beautiful inside and out, plenty of space, stunning surroundings, and marvelous host! Wanda has thought of everything!!! Excellent communication and great recommendations! Got to see Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse, Sylvan Lake, wildlife Loop, Needles Hwy, and had lunch at the Purple Pie Place. Also - had a great meal and live music at Gaslight right down the road. Hope to be back someday!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, just a few minutes off the main road but feels tucked away and very peaceful. House was clean and very well set up for our family reunion time. Multiple washer and dryers was a nice surprise! Would definitely recommend this house, Wanda was great to communicate with throughout the stay and leading up to it. Apple tree upfront was a great bonus and made a tasty treat that night!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this house! It was a fantastic location- you can see part of Mt. Rushmore with binoculars from the deck. We saw deer everyday on the property. There was lots of space for 2 families- 4 adults and 5 children totaal. The large deck is wonderful for the children to play or to eat dinner together. The house has everything you need and also lots of board games to play together. It felt like 'home'We would love to stay here again:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, beautiful home, and owners are quick to respond and helpful with questions regarding home and area. Highly recommend this location. We plan to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Wonderful house and host! Communication was excellent! The property itself is perfect; we had 6 adults and 4 kiddos and more than enough room for everyone. The view off the deck is breathtaking. The location of the home to all the sites we wanted to see was absolutely perfect! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S., MOUNT LAUREL

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home! Enough space for all of us, beautiful views & felt like home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

AWESOME!

Can’t say enough good about this stay. Everything was provided as stated. The views and property were amazing! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

This stay was exceptional and Wanda was awesome to work with. The location was perfect!!

My two brother-in-law and two sister-in-law and I stayed the sleeping and bathroom arrangements were perfect!!can’t say enough about the deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew h.

Liked: Cleanliness

A week in the hills

We traveled from Pennsylvania to celebrate our father's 70th birthday and not being in the Black Hills since he was 15. This house was perfect it had everything we needed and more! It was very clean and stocked with some essentials. There are lot of different parks and attractions within an hour from the property. The host is very helpful and accommodating, she even keeps an open line of communication with you during your stay. We will definitely be back. Oh yea you can see George Washington from the deck how cool!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salina E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at this home. The house was perfect for a large group and you can’t beat the view. Wanda was an amazing host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best-ever rental experience!

The entire rental experience with this house and its owner was nothing but a joy. The house is in an ideal location, nestled by itself on top of a quiet hill. So the views were phenomenal! But you don't have to venture far to get to this idyllic spot since it's very close to all the sights to see in the Black Hills. I stayed with my wife and our two teenage children, who each had plenty of space for themselves (and their own floor so my wife and I could be off by ourselves). We visited Needles, Rushmore, Custer State Park, Hill City, Wind Cave, and other places while we were there. Never once did we feel like we were far from anything. The house is also ridiculously well-stocked - far better than any other rental house we've ever been in before. If you forgot something, she probably had it ready. And labeled! It made us feel like family. The A/C worked great, there was plenty of room to spread out, and we were even able to park our vehicle in the garage. And the owner, Wanda, was just wonderful - so helpful and responsive. My only regret was that we were not able to stay longer. With this house, its location, and its welcoming host, I would have been happy to stay an entire month. This house has my highest recommendation, and I'd encourage any potential renter to look no further. Truly the best-ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home

Our stay was excellent. The house is amazing and we had everything we needed. Our Granddaughter loved being able to see George from the deck. This is definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

This cabin is in a great location, right in the midst of several major attractions. The cabin was comfortable and clean. The deck was fantastic with a nice view. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Dakota Getaway

We had an amazing time. Wanda has anything and everything you need. The history of the property was just beautiful! We really enjoyed the house and had a fabulous time enjoying all that the area offers.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micheal K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Black Hills family experience

Awesome facility, really enjoyed the property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!

This house is conveniently located close to Rapid City, but is in a secluded location with a fantastic view of the Black Hills from the deck. When Wanda said it was stocked with anything we would need, she wasn’t kidding! It was also extremely clean. I would recommend this house, and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with a great view

We truly enjoyed our stay here. The house is very spacious, very clean and well organized. The kitchen is very well stocked if you plan on cooking there. Th location of the house was great for our week there to enjoy all there is to do in the area. We really enjoyed relaxing on the deck in the morning and evenings. The views were amazing and it was neat to be able to see the profile of George Washington lit up at night off in the distance. Wanda was an amazing host to work with. She was very responsive and helpful. We would recommend this place to our family and friends who vacation in South Dakota.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

Wonderful home for large family gathering! We had plenty of room for hanging out, cooking and playing games. Location was so perfect......not too far from Rapid City but close enough to things we wanted to do in the Black Hills! The house was stocked with everything you could think of! Highly recommend! Thanks you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness

"Spectacular Views"

The scenery and view of the mountains with Mount Rushmore in the background were worth the stay! We especially enjoyed seeing President Washington lit at night. The property was perfect for morning coffee, walks, grilling and sitting under the stars. The house was large and spacious and well stocked with everything imaginable. The kitchen and dining area was perfect for 5 adults preparing breakfast, prepping ice chests for picnicking, and putting away groceries etc. Wanda had everything for day excursions (coolers, ice chests, etc.) and also shared money and time saving tips. She had dedicated shelves of personal and cooking items and toiletries. This was very helpful since we traveled by air. Pleasant memories already!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEST VRBO EVER for Seven Seniors in our Seventies!

This house and owners are amazing in every way! Large and accommodating, many extras included, not found anywhere else. Attention to detail was evident in each area. Views were amazing and location for all our sightseeing was the best. Lots of history of the Grovers too! Wanda was so responsive and helpful. I would rate this a TEN!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic rental with amazing views!

The property is a short drive to anywhere you want to go in the Black Hills. It is also spacious and easily accommodated our party of eight. Everything was well stocked and the property manager was available for any questions or concerns. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a gem!

Wanda’s property in the Black Hills is amazing! She has all your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom amenities covered! So many extras for tenants to use! The deck and views are fantastic! Checkin process was easy and all communication was very prompt and friendly. I highly recommend this property! It comfortably fit 6 adults and 4 kids plus a 2 yo in a pack n play in one of the bedrooms. Great location to highway and recreational sites/activities. We can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne D., Falls City TX

Liked: Cleanliness

From Texas to Mt Rushmore!

Awesome property, located on a short mountain road with an awesome view. It’s 2 story with the master and living area on top floor, two bedrooms and living area on bottom floor. Ample space and so well stocked with about anything you need in your home away from home. Centrally located to all sites. One of the best rentals we have ever used and would definitely use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021