10/10 Excellent
Ben N.
21 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
One of a kind
Ben N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Entire home
Fun Historic Cabin with the Best Swimming Hole on Spring Creek
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6204.4 sq m
Popular amenities
- Free WiFiFree WiFi
- Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
- KitchenKitchen
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- Air conditioningAir conditioning
- WasherWasher
Explore the area
Rapid City, SD
- Bear Country USA9 min drive
- Reptile Gardens12 min drive
- Black Hills Caverns31 min drive
- Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)34 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.
Fun Historic Cabin with the Best Swimming Hole on Spring Creek
Located in the historic Stratobowl, this classic Black Hills ranch style home is right on Spring Creek in a rugged canyon. The back windows and deck look out onto the best swimming hole on all of Spring Creek. Surrounded by hiking trails along the creek and in the National Forest, this is the perfect location for families searching for adventure in the great outdoors or couples who want to get away from it all in an incredibly peaceful setting.
The house has been fully updated with all of today's conveniences including climate control, updated electrical system, and DSL internet. Located near Rockerville, this home is secluded, yet only 20 minutes from Rapid City or Mount Rushmore.
Sleeps 6. The master bedroom has a king size bed with large windows looking down to the creek. A second bedroom has a queen size bed also with views of the creek. The third bedroom is the heritage room with a king size bed built into the room. The home has a deck on the creek side where guests can enjoy their morning coffee or grill out later in the day. There is a well-equipped kitchen and a very comfortable living room with a 42" television. The bathroom has a walk-in shower with grab bars. The single level and attached garage make it ideal for anyone with mobility difficulties.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Black Hills secluded in this classic home along Spring Creek. The home is located in a very unique and historic area, the Stratobowl - birthplace of the Space Age where the Army Air Corps and National Geographic Society launched manned balloon flights into the stratosphere to a record 72,395 feet in 1934-35.
Note: Between the hours of ~Noon and 6:00pm there is a chance that the swimming hole might be shared by the owner's grandson and one other adjacent vacation home.
In order to access the surrounding property (Stratobowl, trails along the creek, etc.), a hold harmless waiver will be available to sign at check in.
Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out is 11:00 AM.
The house has been fully updated with all of today's conveniences including climate control, updated electrical system, and DSL internet. Located near Rockerville, this home is secluded, yet only 20 minutes from Rapid City or Mount Rushmore.
Sleeps 6. The master bedroom has a king size bed with large windows looking down to the creek. A second bedroom has a queen size bed also with views of the creek. The third bedroom is the heritage room with a king size bed built into the room. The home has a deck on the creek side where guests can enjoy their morning coffee or grill out later in the day. There is a well-equipped kitchen and a very comfortable living room with a 42" television. The bathroom has a walk-in shower with grab bars. The single level and attached garage make it ideal for anyone with mobility difficulties.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Black Hills secluded in this classic home along Spring Creek. The home is located in a very unique and historic area, the Stratobowl - birthplace of the Space Age where the Army Air Corps and National Geographic Society launched manned balloon flights into the stratosphere to a record 72,395 feet in 1934-35.
Note: Between the hours of ~Noon and 6:00pm there is a chance that the swimming hole might be shared by the owner's grandson and one other adjacent vacation home.
In order to access the surrounding property (Stratobowl, trails along the creek, etc.), a hold harmless waiver will be available to sign at check in.
Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out is 11:00 AM.
Property manager
Ken Tomovick
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
- Beach sunloungers
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- On-site parking options include a garage
- On-site parking
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Playground
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Coffee/tea maker
- Paper towels
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
- Games room
- DVD player
- Games
- Books
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- On the waterfront
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Arcade/game room on site
- Bicycle parking on site
- Bicycle storage on site
- Kayak on site
- Water sports equipment on site
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
- Recycling
- Double-glazed windows
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- Reusable cups only
- Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204.4 sq m)
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Policies
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
About the area
Rapid City
Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf and Reptile Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
What's nearby
- Bear Country USA - 9 min drive
- Reptile Gardens - 12 min drive
- Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show - 14 min drive
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 19 min drive
- Black Hills Caverns - 31 min drive
Getting around
- Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
- Wings and Rings - 17 min drive
- Black Hills Coffee Company - 15 min drive
- Fort Hays Chuck Wagon Suppers - 14 min drive
- Old MacDonald's Farm - 8 min drive
- The Gaslight - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fun Historic Cabin with the Best Swimming Hole on Spring Creek located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf and within 9 miles (15 km) of Reptile Gardens and Cosmos Mystery Area. Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show and Hart Ranch Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
What a neat place!
We had a great time! The host was absolutely delightful and very helpful with our questions.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lora H.
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Bonding Time
So convenient to everything we wanted to do. Ken and Cory are amazing people to get to know, and Bella too! If we go back to the Black Hills, we will definitely stay there again! We feel like family now!
Lora H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jacob L.
26 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away
This is a great place to get away and enjoy the outdoors all while being close to South Dakota’s attractions.
Jacob L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Breah K.
18 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
Wish we would have stayed longer! Kids had an absolute blast in the swimming hole— kayaks and fishing. Explored the trails and cave nearby. A gem of a location! Didn’t realize the swimming hole is shared with another property but it wasn’t a problem at all. Also was a little unclear with the check in process— but was all sorted out quickly! Will definitely return— what a great spot!
Breah K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem in the Black Hills
I have been to the Black Hills/Rapid City multiple times and had I known this little jewel was available I would have never stayed anywhere else! Check in process was awesome, owner gave us a tour of the property with an excellent history lesson about the area, the home is immaculate with such awesome craftsmanship and excellent amenities with a retro/old school vibe. Love all of the decor. Map of the property with hiking trails and pictures are available. Quite simply the best part of this cabin is the quiet escape from the rush (especially during Sturgis) AMAZING views, the swimming hole was excellent, kayaks available, water was pristine, I just cannot say enough cool things about this place... Even my teenagers said it was the coolest VRBO they have stayed in! Thank you to the host and hostess for such an excellent stay!! Will be booking again!!!
Lindsey
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather S.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!!
Hands down BEST place I have ever stayed!!! Will hopefully be going back!!!
Heather S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carrie G.
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vrbo ever!
This cabin was incredibly clean, well stocked and comfortably appointed. It was exactly as pictured and more. This rental was one of the best we've ever had, and our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and hope to only stay here when we visit SD from now on. Thank you for sharing this incredible property and giving our family lasting magical memories.
Carrie G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph M.
4 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
The property was everything it was promised to be. It was very clean, and the river was fantastic. The entire family loved our stay.
Joseph M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristin F.
3 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Our family of 4 loved the stay. The location is very private and the pictures don’t do it justice. It exceeded our expectations.
Kristin F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023