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

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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 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
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Rushmore Lions Park. Features include 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 fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Rushmore Lions Park and 3 minutes on foot from Canyon Lake Park
BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Up to 23 kg 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 24

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

Rules

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb 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

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.

We should mention

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 163 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, cozy cabin close to all the attractions. Chad and Tara were great hosts and responded quickly to any questions I had. Would definitely stay here again if I find myself in South Dakota again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer A.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Scott O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything worked fine and it was enjoyable to be able to walk down to the lake and see the baby ducks and geese.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice fenced in back yard for dog to run around. Location was nice right next to walking trail and park. Golf course close by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamara I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to relax and regroup
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable atmosphere, good value, overall a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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