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Ponderosa Mountain Retreat

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Exterior
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Pactola Pines Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Pactola Point Swim Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheridan Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Loft

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ponderosa Mountain Retreat

Ponderosa Retreat – Spacious 4-Bedroom Cabin with Hot Tub & Sauna

Nestled among the beautiful Ponderosa Pines, this spacious 4-bedroom mountain home offers the perfect Black Hills getaway for families and groups. Enjoy peaceful forest views with easy access to hiking and ATV trails right nearby.

Inside, you’ll find 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an open loft with 3 twin beds—plenty of space for everyone. The main level features a king primary suite with en-suite bath and a queen bedroom. The lower level includes another king bedroom, a queen bedroom, and a large living area with a smart TV and foosball table for family fun.

Relax outdoors on one of four scenic decks, fire up the gas grill, or unwind after a day of adventure in the hot tub. The fully equipped kitchen includes all the cooking essentials, a coffee maker, spices, and an extra refrigerator in the garage for drinks and supplies.

With Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and thoughtful amenities throughout, this cabin provides both comfort and convenience in a beautiful mountain setting.

Important Details:

3 miles of gravel road to the property

Parking for up to 4 vehicles and one 16-ft trailer (additional trailer parking available at our office)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Pets or smoking allowed 5 vehicles allowed Room for1 trailers 16 ft.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1276259vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore. Travelling with kids? Consider Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Pactola Pines Marina - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Pactola Point Swim Beach - 18 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Sheridan Lake - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Naked Winery - 23 min drive - 24.4 km
  • 1880 Train - 27 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Forest Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rimrock Happy Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Big Poppa's Pizza - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪No Bad Days Tap Wagon - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Depot - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ponderosa Mountain Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ponderosa Mountain Retreat located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pactola Pines Marina, Pactola Point Swim Beach and Sheridan Lake North. Black Hills National Forest and Sheridan Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great we love being in the hills!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thanks for staying and taking care of the home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiffin K.

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

Nice place

Had a great stay, everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you for staying and taking care of the home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great stay at the Ponderosa

House was fantastic, it had s lot of room, clean and semi secluded which is what we were looking for. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Thank you! We appreciate you taking time to write a review and keeping the home so clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, adventurous road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you for staying and taking care of the home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wah Wah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wished I could go back with larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Amazing! Beyond expectations

Awesome stay, we enjoyed the hot tub so much and the place was very spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2022
Thank you for staying and taking the time to write a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Ponderosa

Our family had a great time and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you for staying.We are glad you enjoyed the home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great Place

This was a great place. Julie is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Thank you David for staying and being a great guest!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Trip of a lifetime

The family enjoyed the location which was central to sites on our list.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thank you for staying.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Beautiful, secluded, perfect

Beautiful home, wonderful quiet area in the hills, beautiful views, wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
Thank you for staying in the Ponderosa and taking care of the home. We hope you can return in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Great Cabin! Great Location

Outstanding property and location! Everything we were looking for! Hosts were great! Ask about the ATV tour.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Thank you for staying and doing the tour as well! You have a great family!
Verified

8/10 Good

Melodee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful home and surroundings. Very remote; far from grocery, etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Mt Rushmore Family Retreat

Property was amazing and so unique. Would stay there again if the intent is to relax and have family time. Dirt road was graded well and takes time to navigate but the wildlife was fun to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2023
Thank you for staying and taking care of the home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Secluded

Great remote area. We loved the size of the house for all 10 of us. The house was stocked with all the essentials. It was quite a drive with the construction but for those that got car sick in our group it worked perfect. Hot tub was great to relax in. Had a blast visiting all the sites!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
Thank you for staying and giving us a 5 star. I appreciate it. Thank you also for keeping everything so clean. I know that is hard to do with 10 people. Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monte N.

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

Family Gathering

Great location. Property has been well maintained. Enjoyed the secluded area. Appreciated the personal touches and decorations. Central location made for easy access to surrounding attractions.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2022
Thank you for staying and taking care of the home. We are glad you enjoyed it and hope you return. Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

Great family getaway

This is a wonderful older property that gives a perfect vibe of mountain living. The decor is so unique and makes you want to learn more about the area's history. The amenities, games and five decks were plentiful for six adults and three young children. Host Julie was very attentive. It's quiet and remote, which is a positive unless there's highway construction and it extends your travel time to attractions, and that was just our luck. Highly recommend if you want a tranquil, unique property that offers better value than the others we've tried.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you for the review. We really appreciated you taking great care of the home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Spacious and Beautiful

3 couples stayed, and we had a wonderful time. did some side-by-side riding, and back to the cabin every evening for dinner and so watch football. Everything was as stated, and more. Kitchen and bathrooms were well supplied. Very comfortable surroundings. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2024
Thank you for staying and taking care of the home. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Elsa S.

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

Ponderosa

Nice, well-equipped home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
Thank you for staying
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

South Dakota vacation

The property was excellent for our needs! We took our grandchildren on a trip since they live in different states and are young enough to have time in their schedules. We took them to several sites in the area during the day and ate with their parents for breakfast and dinner. We all could go our own way during the day! It was a fabulous vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2024
Thank you for staying and taking care of the home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

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

Beautiful spot for our family!

Amazing property! There was plenty of space for our 5 girls and us to spread out. We loved the hot tub, nice big kitchen for cooking dinners & breakfasts and many decks to relax on. The drive up the hill took a little long but that would be our only complaint. The kids had fun with games, PlayStation and foosball - a bonus to have those things already there and ready for them. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2023
Thank you for staying! We appreciate you taking care of the home and hope you can return again. Julie
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy H.

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

Close to Pactola and Rushmore

The house had some gorgeous views. It is on the top so it is a big pull with any trailer. We had side by side RZRs so we had to park down at the bottom where you check in and load a vehicle to ride and drive to the top. We hit some amazing trails from there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
Thank you for staying. Yes that is why we always suggest leaving trailers at our office as it is a climb. Glad you enjoyed the trails in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danette S.

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

Very Peaceful Place

We were boating and fishing at Lake Pactola most of the week. The house was just a few miles from the Lake, which is very beautiful. The house is also close to most area attractions. The house had everything we needed and was a very relaxing place to come back to at the end of the day. We had 6 adults and two kids and we all had plenty of space. Very nice home in a beautiful mountain setting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Glad you enjoyed the home! Thank you for staying and taking care of it as well
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

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

Quiet & Clean

A quiet, spacious property. The loft is great, but as expected with a loft, very open so if people are sleeping in the loft don't expect to be able to be in the dining/living room area. The basement also has a nice gathering space. Hot tub felt great after all our walking/hiking. Good amount of towels (I write that because we've stayed places were they only provide the bare minimum).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Thank you for staying. We are glad you enjoyed the stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delaine R.

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

Great place to stay.

We loved our stay at Great for large groups/families (mention we had 10), privacy for up to 4 couples. And a great loft for kids. Nice and remote for quiet mornings, evenings, also 30-40 min drive to most touristy locations if that’s your jam. Well stocked kitchen for bags, dishes and some spices), but had to dig for cooking supplies for large groups (crock pots, large pots for boiling, bowls for mixing, but did find enough to get buy). Bonus find, extra fridge in the garage! Hot tub great and was used every night. could have used more toilet paper. It was definitely a beautiful, serene place to stay! Would definitely go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Thank you for staying!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Beautiful stay!

Beautiful drive up to the cabin. Brought family friends for their first to time to the area and they were able to experience The Black Hill in the best way possible. Access to the garage with a extra fridge/freeze (Thumbs UP). Kitchen stocked with all the cooking accessories needed. Bathrooms roomy and clean. Loved the lofted second floor with 3twins and a couch (KID ZONE)! Extra large dining table for supper gatherings. Would have liked to have a table table outside to eat on; but each deck offered side tables and comfortable seating. Basement was great for the kids offering the game room and deck to the hot tub! Heads up for those that travel with a trailer; entrance into the driveway was very tight w/ almost 90° turn. Recommend backing in the driveway! Any vehicles outside the neighbor house at the front of driveway could block your turning ability. They were very nice and moved the vehicle so we were able to back in. Loved our stay, can’t wait until next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Edelweiss Mountain Lodging

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We are a family owned business here at Edelweiss Mountain Lodging that manage the homes that we rent. They are owned by individual families. We treat our guests as we want to be treated while on vacation. We love exploring the beautiful Black Hills with our family. We operate an atv tour business Black Hills Outdoor Fun. We love meeting people and helping them enjoy their time in the hills. We were born and raised in South Dakota .
I personally will be here to meet you and help you with any questions. Looking forward to meeting you and your family!
Sturgis Rally travelers there is 3 miles of gravel to this home.

Why they chose this property

This property and others that we manage on Edelweiss Mountain are in a secluded area which gives you a chance to unwind from a day of sight seeing. The quite area will allow you to see wildlife and see the stars above at night. We love living here.This cabin is owned by residents of South Dakota who love the Black Hills. We expect that anyone renting our cabin will treat it with care as well as respect the furnishings in the home. We are very respectful members of the Edelweiss Mountain homeowners association. We only want renters who will also hold high regard for the beauty and serenity of our hidden little community.
We invite you to spend your next vacation at our cabin. Whether it's for a week or a few days . Our cabin offers some of the most breathtaking scenery and relaxing atmosphere found anywhere.

Edelweiss Mountain is a gated community assuring you of privacy . Licensed by the South Dakota Department of Health.
Sturgis Rally travelers there is 3 miles of gravel to this home.
Guests with trailers this home has room for 2 trailers.

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic extra precautions in cleaning have been priority for us. We are following all Department of Health guidelines.

What makes this property unique

The Ponderosa is just 5 miles from beautiful Lake Pactola and 30 miles from Rapid City, SD.
Further South is Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse and many more attractions only 25-30 miles away.
The famous Deadwood is located 32 miles north. The attractions and explorations are endless.
We can get you t hiking trails and fishing areas that are off the beaten path.
Black Hills Outdoor Fun is located at the Edelweiss Mountain Lodging Office. If you book a tour with us you will get 15% off the tour.
Sturgis Rally travelers there is 3 miles of gravel to this home.
Guests with trailers this home has room for 2 trailers.
No pets allowed

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