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Interior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Chapel in the Hills
  • Black Hills Caverns
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monument Health
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪30 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.

New! Hilltop House in the Canyon

Unique. Elegant. Open. Tucked in a quiet cul-de-sac nestled on the edge of a cliff, this fully renovated duplex is a perfect base for all your Black Hills adventures! This unique property is one of two surviving duplexes from the historic flood of 1972. This home was moved from it's original creekside community to the top of this hill where is has resided since 1973.

Less than 10 minutes from Rapid city center, less than 5 minutes from the Black Hills National Forest, and approximately 30 minutes to Mount Rushmore, you will be right in the heart of our beloved Black Hills.

Our large 2 bedroom, 3 bath, 1931 square foot duplex has a large open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows looking out into the beautiful Black Hills from the edge of a cliff. Upstairs are two private bedrooms. The large master bedroom is equipped with both a king size bed, a sofa pullout, a walk-in closet with stackable washer/dryer, a private balcony overlooking the cliffside, and an ensuite bathroom. The second large bedroom has a queen size bed, twin bunk beds, and a large closet. The bathroom for this space is in the hallway next to the bedroom.

On the main floor is an open floorpan kitchen with a giant granite island seating 4 people. A dining room seating 6, two sitting areas, which looks out over the hills and a large smart TV over the fireplace make this a perfect community space to relax and unwind in-between your adventures.

On the main floor is also a full bathroom and a trundle bed that has two twin beds. The main floor also walks out to a large back deck overlooking the hills.

As a disclosure, the internet works great, but cell service tends to be spotty unless you are on the front or back deck.

Professionally hosted by Travis & Tai Dornfeld
Approved by Pennington County
License Number: COVHRLIC25-0009
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Cliffside Park. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Cliffside Park and a few minutes from Braeburn Park
New! Hilltop House in the Canyon offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tai Dornfeld

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,931 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.

New! Hilltop House in the Canyon Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place ever

This location is much better than staying in town. Great host and easy to get a hold. Great communication. This is a small thing, but meant a lot to us. There was water bottles in the fridge and there was ice that was cracked and ready to use. Smelled clean. The neighbors even were great. The man with the white lab was so welcoming. Really cannot say enough. Quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood!

This was the perfect place for what we needed. It was just outside of the city where we could enjoy the peace and quiet and the beautiful scenery that the Black Hills provides. Yet it was close enough to any of the attractions and food establishments we wanted to visit! The house is lovely, and so peaceful! We hope to be back someday!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Great place to stay nice and quiet. Peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views + wildlife

Central to all SoDak adventures, quiet neighborhood + everything you need in this charming home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Loved this entire experience. The home was cozy and clean and perfectly located. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, comfortable stay!

We enjoyed our weekend here. The owners were wonderful in the booking process- immediate, professional responses. A clean home, comfortable beds, spacious & perfect for our stay. Enough tables, chairs & space to have friends & family over for dinner also. Beautiful views from living areas, dining & master bedroom. Air conditioner control in both bedrooms was great! All around a fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We loved our stay here. Very clean, quiet, and neighbors were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK B., St. Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Rally homebase

Stayed for 5 nights while attending the Sturgis Rally. Fantastic VRBO! Great location, spotlessly clean, ample room to spread out, very quiet neighborhood with quick access to shopping, restaurants, gas, and grocery stores. Beautiful canyon location on quiet cul de sac. Great communication from property manager. The garage was extremely useful as it rained most evenings and the bikes could be under cover. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, lovely backyard view

This house was central to all our South Dakota activities - Mt. Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park. We loved the backyard view in the morning, and the individual cooling units in the upstairs bedrooms made them comfortable in the summer heat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Our family could not have been happier with the accommodations and location. The neighborhood was quite and the views of nearby hills were wonderful. The house was clean and comfortable. Split air units made each bedroom very comfortable. The home was spacious and did not feel like a duplex. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rapid City

Enjoyed our stay. Very clean. Plenty of room to relax. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milene A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay!!!!

This property location is GREAT! Quick and easy access to Reptile Gardens, Bear Country USA, go down further and you're in Keystone to enjoy Mt. Rushmore! This property was SUPER clean and had everything we needed. The beds are cozy, towels are soft, and did I mention CLEAN? We were able to BBQ for dinners and enjoy the quiet and beautiful scenery. We will defiantly be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great option for extended stay

We truly enjoyed our 3 nights at this property. Excellent communication, clear and reasonable instructions, and good value for the price. Near to town but a bit off the beaten path with lovely views of Black Hills and animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Came out for the Hills Alive concerts. Property was beautiful, far enough out yet close enough to get to downtown easily. Beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emil B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and very clean

We enjoyed our stay very much! The home was beautiful and very clean! It has an amazing view from the deck which we loved! Tai was very kind and was always prompt with any questions before and during our stay. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

Loved this place, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F., Marshfield, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Badlands Get-Away

This property was great! It was very spacious, clean, well stocked, and in a quiet neighborhood. Location provided easy access to the Badlands and Black Hills for our South Dakota. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Black Hills Retreat

Perfect location, beautiful, and peaceful while still being only minutes away from grocery, restaurants, and a lovely park. Centrally located for easy day trips to everywhere from the Badlands and Custer Park to Mount Rushmore and Deadwood. The home itself is a wonderful retreat!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023