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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Nestled in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood, this charming 1940s-era cabin offers the perfect base for Black Hills adventures. With Canyon Lake and Rapid Creek within a two-minute walk, enjoy fishing and water activities or take advantage of the connected bike paths to explore Rapid City.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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

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

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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

Rules

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: dogs only

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Black Hills Caverns - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Main Street Square - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Monument Health - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Rushmore Lions Park and Canyon Lake Park. Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center and Chapel in the Hills are also within 15 minutes.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

Great place to stay!

Awesome rental! Convenient and close to most things.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Fonda K.

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

Lovely little cabin

Enjoyed staying here. Nice location with access to walking trails and enclosed yard space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

a w.

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

Simple but comfortable

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

Rapid City house

Fantastic place to serve as a base of operations for the black hills. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thedora R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For us all we needed was a clean, reputable place that accommodated our family of 3 and 2 dogs. It went above and beyond that. The hosts were very attentive and responsive to our needs and questions. The cabin was exactly as we had hoped it to be. We recommend it to any and all who seek a base camp with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick B., Van Horne

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

Excellent property nice quiet neighborhood!

Excellent property! Fenced in backyard was awesome for dogs! Will highly recommend for a visit to Rapid City area!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

Rapid City Vacation

We had a wonderful time in your beautiful cabin. The accommodations were perfect. It was nice to come home after a long day of exploring to sit and relax with our dogs! There is so much to see, we would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni G.

Great place!

This house was perfect for my family. It was a great location to explore all of rapid city and surrounding areas. Would definitely recommend it. The owners are awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Great dog friendly house

This house was very clean and had a wonderful fenced back yard for my small dog. The location is perfect for all the parks. The local park with trails is a nice 3xtra bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad E.

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

Rapid City Home Base

Good home base for my family of 4 to use for our explorations of the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

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

Cabin

clean and very interesting layout
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

rapid city base camp

loved the place, perfect size for 2 adults and a dog. the fenced-in yard was perfect. great place to come home to after an active day exploring and hiking he black hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Perfect stay for family of five

This house was clean, comfortable and just large enough for two adults, three young kids and dog. The owners were quick to respond and the check in process was simple. Our plans included hiking in Badlands NP as well as visits to Devil's Tower, Rushmore, Jewel Cave, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park. The location of this home made our travels as convenient as possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N., Idaho Falls, ID

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

Perfect for our weekend!

We were in town for Mines Parents' Weekend and this cabin was perfect! My husband enjoyed some fishing right down the street. We were able to move around town easily and quickly. We were close enough to everything we needed and wanted to do! Thank you, again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

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

Rapid city

Deer would frequently hang out in the neighborhood! Fenced in backyard was easy for letting my dog out! Close to the monument arena for our event!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne T.

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

Visiting my Grandson

As always, an outstanding property in all respects!! Tara helped me rent her property at the last minute and was so accommodating!! This home has everything you need for a relaxing enjoyable stay!! Tara has thought of so many nice touches. It is a lovely home in a wonderful location!! Thank you so much!! We will always return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

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

A cozy little Rapid City gem

This place was perfect for me and my 79 year old mother who were in town over Thanksgiving visiting family in the area. The cabin had everything we needed (including a washer/dryer combo), and the backyard was perfect for my small dogs. The location is also great as it is close to walking trails and a beautiful lake. Plus all the tourist attractions are just a short drive away. We especially enjoying turning on the gas fireplace while getting organized in the morning. Tara and Chad we super helpful in getting us checked in a bit early. I would have loved to have stayed longer, but we had to get back to "real life". :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catie R.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay! Perfect base camp to visit Custer state park and the Badlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea V.

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

Great location!

We loved our stay!! The location was amazing, so many people walking and biking on the near paths, we walked our dogs down to the lake / river for some exploring and they loved it. We particularly loved being right in the middle of both Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks as that was one of our main reasons for visiting South Dakota. It was also very quick and easy to get to food and stores as needed. The house itself was comfortable and had everything we needed. Despite being right off the road with a lot of foot traffic too even being in the backyard felt very quiet and private (even in 4th of July!!). I would stay again and absolutely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca F.

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

Great location and fantastic stay

The property was clean and cozy, plenty of food options and numerous entertainment opportunities within half hr drive.Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Perfect for us

We loved our stay! The location was great! Peaceful, quiet neighborhood. We used it as a base for Badlands, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and Pactola Lake. We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood, the nature preserve, and walking to the Chapel on the Hill. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

June Visit

Great place. Very clean and well equipped. It is a small 2BR home - not a 5-star hotel. It was a very nice stay and the owners were very responsive. Loved the ice cream truck down the street (opens at 1:00), and the short hike to the ridge top and large cross above the church - great view of the lake. Also, the walk along the lake was perfect for my early-morning walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyton G.

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

Cozy cabin close to everything we wanted

We visit the BH often and have selected different locations throughout the region. This was a short trip for a long weekend so we wanted to be closer to RC for convenience. We couldn't ask more for the property, it's cozy, easy to get to anything we needed in RC and beyond. Being in late December the hosts were kind enough to have the fireplace going for us upon arrival too. This will be one of our primary go-to spots again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

COZY CABIN

We enjoyed our stay at the intown cabin very much. Fenced yard is a plus. Trails and walking access are awesome. Property manager super fast to respond. We definately recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024