Scenic, family friendly, central location, Black Hills vacationing at its best!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Gym

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Rapid City, SD

Pactola Pines Marina

7 min drive

Sheridan Lake

8 min drive

Pactola Point Swim Beach

9 min drive

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)

49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Pineapple Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Room with queen bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bedroom Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Plan your vacation stay in the Black Hills in our unique earth sheltered home (built into a hill). We are centrally located halfway between Pactola Reservoir & Sheridan Lake just off of Hwy 385. Enjoy easy access to local tourist attractions: 25 miles to Rapid City, 25 miles to Mt Rushmore, 40 miles to Custer State Park, 10 miles to Hill City, 40 miles to historic Deadwood/Lead. Enjoy biking, hiking, boating, sightseeing, shopping, or just relaxing from our central location. Enjoy a peaceful retreat away from the commercialization. Plenty of parking. We offer 3 bedrooms with queen beds + a spare room with a queen-sized bed (no window or closet), 2 bathrooms, family room with pool table & foosball, open concept kitchen/dining/living rooms with propane fireplace, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, large patio area with seating & gorgeous views. Don't do steps? You are in luck. Comments from other travelers are that the pictures do not do our property justice.

* Note: Take into consideration that this property is in the country & you may encounter beautiful birds, bees, hornets, turkeys, deer, & other wild insects & animals.

** Also, although we are only two tenths of a mile off of a main highway, if you are planning a stay when snow is a possibility, a four-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended!

Property manager

Delbert and/or Yevette Haskell

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

Pactola Pines Marina - 7 min drive
Sheridan Lake - 8 min drive
Prairie Berry Winery - 12 min drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 24 min drive
Mount Rushmore - 29 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mexico Tipico - ‬21 min drive
‪Prairie Berry Winery - ‬12 min drive
‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
‪Dairy Twist - ‬11 min drive
‪Sick N Twisted Brewing Co. - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic, family friendly, central location, Black Hills vacationing at its best! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic, family friendly, central location, Black Hills vacationing at its best!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic, family friendly, central location, Black Hills vacationing at its best!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scenic, family friendly, central location, Black Hills vacationing at its best! located?

This family-friendly Rapid City holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Pactola Pines Marina, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pactola Point Swim Beach and Sheridan Lake North. Sheridan Lake South and Black Hills National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

24 August 2024

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

This home is a great location for exploring South Dakota

This home is very clean. Sets up on a hill with lots of wildlife

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L S.

10 August 2024

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

Fabulous, gave us wonderful memories

Too much to even tell it all! Everything we took in and still was somethings we still need to go back to see Our hostesses we beautiful wonderful people and wish we had time to spend with them, but was always on the go

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen C.

5 August 2024

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

The Most Amazing Place to stay in Rapid City

This home is absolutely beautiful. We loved cooking in the kitchen because it was stocked with pots, pans, utensils and every single gadget imaginable. The game room was a good place to unwind and cool down in the hot weather. We really appreciated the communication with the hosts, they were on the property and easy to reach by text if we had any questions. This home exceeded all of our expectations and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a beautiful place to stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony d.

25 July 2024

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

Black hills stay

Very nice property. Good location central to all activities in the BHs. House was clean, well maintained and comfortable with all amenities available.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

17 July 2024

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful setting!

Very clean and comfortable with kind and generous hosts. Would book again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

8 July 2024

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

Making memories during this tranquil stay for the whole family...

The central Black Hills location is conveniently located off a highway. We could get most anywhere within a short timeframe. My teenagers enjoyed the bonus room playing pool and foosball. The extra seating provided a cozy area for card playing. We made breakfasts on the blackstone grill.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy A.

25 June 2024

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

Anderson Family

Awesome property and even more awesome owners. Would recommend this place to anyone wanting peace and quiet with a property that has every amenity. Thank you for the hospitality. Jimmy, Mary, Tracy,Jeff.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

20 June 2024

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

Clean & well stocked

We had everything we needed at the house. It was very clean, quiet and close to all the attractions the Black Hills have to offer. Large game room and well stocked kitchen along with great patio area to take in the views. Lovely property - would recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

12 June 2024

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

Simply Incredible

What a beautiful home in a magnificent location accompanied by wonderful hosts Delbert and Yevette (pronounced ye-vet, not e-vet), who are on hand should you need them. They are also gracious and respectful and let their guests enjoy their very-well stocked home. You will want for nothing The home, uniquely built into the hillside, has a fab panoramic view of the mountains, and several bird-feeders attract a myriad of fascinating bird life. Enjoy a BBQ outside while taking in the view or have a game of pool or food all - we did it all. The shower in the en suite master is almost as big as the very spacious kitchen! We loved our stay and our hosts - so good they’ve spoiled us for all future rentals!! Thanks you two, what an incredible experience!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

25 May 2024

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

Great Trip

Right from the start when we arrived, Delbert and Yevette were welcoming and gave us a tour of their home. The home was wonderful- great views, spacious, with comfortable beds. Rainy days were not an issue with puzzles, board games and a pool table to keep us occupied. The kitchen had everything you needed to be able to cook at the house and a grill outside which we used several times. It was nice to be able to come back to the house and relax after a day touring the Black Hills. My sister, husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

18 September 2023

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

Amazing Home

It was a beautiful house built into a hill. The house itself was amazing and beautifully decorated. The rooms were spacious and immaculate. The kitchen was huge - we didn't cook there but made coffee in the morning. The yard and patio were also immaculate. The property owners were on sight and available but also left us to ourselves so not intrusive. They were wonderful people and felt like friends by the end of our stay. All of us were very impressed by the house and loved the vacation. It was definitely "home" away from home and SO much better than a hotel stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

6 August 2023

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

Sturgis bike trip

This was our 2nd stay. Dellbert and Yevette are the most amazing guest's ever! Always willing to help you, or suggest locations for everything! We will be back again. There is no cooler house in South Dakota! The views and the sunrises are to die for!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolanne K.

27 July 2023

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

Lovely house; Serene with Amazing Star Gazing at Night!!

This house is super clean and very organized! The beds are really comfortable. We truly enjoyed our stay at Delbert and Yevette's house; they are great hosts. They showed us around when we arrived; which was very nice. They are friendly, very responsive and communicate well. We enjoyed the pool table. The Stars at night were so Amazing!! We went to Mount Rushmore, Hill City, Keystone and road the 1880 Train.We highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Woodbury, MN

15 July 2023

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

The Perfect Black Hills Location

The pictures do not do this beautiful home justice. This was the perfect location for all of our Black Hills adventures. We could easily go north or south to all of the popular attractions, then come back to a peaceful and quiet home to watch movies in the family room, play pool & board games, or enjoy a quiet supper and drinks on the patio. We couldn't ask for anything more. The home is exceptionally well stocked and immaculately clean. The hosts were welcoming and attentive. The 2 dogs were shy but friendly after my son coaxed the one to come have belly rubs. They definitely stayed in their area but my son enjoyed the attention and puppy rubs. The property is beautul. There are many bird feeders and gorgeous potted flowers with lovely landscaping. We would not hesitate to rent again. Thank you Delbert and Yevette for sharing your beautiful home with us. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 July 2023

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

Mr over

Overall it was a great residence, it had everything we needed to fix meals etc. Short drive to places we wanted to go to.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

24 June 2023

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

Black Hills Experience

The home is immaculate and very well stocked with supplies. Being a home it had a lot of decor. We enjoyed the stay very much. The hosts were fun to talk too. The black hills are awesome.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

4 June 2023

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

Beautiful & Serene in Black Hills

We enjoyed our week at this beautiful home. Owners were exceptionally in all aspects. All the comforts of home in a gorgeous area of the Black Hills, birds, deer and sunrise! Convenient to all tourist attractions. Would definitely recommend and return when visiting this area again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

2 September 2022

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

Grandma's house on steroids AWESOME!!!

We loved our stay. The views are fantastic, beds were very comfortable, the house was very clean. We really enjoyed the game room. The kitchen had everything you will need. Short drive to anything Black Hills. We also really loved watching the birds on their feeders. The hosts were great and we enjoyed talking with them. They are on property but not intrusive. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

14 August 2022

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

Sturgis vacation

I is a beautiful spacious home. Nice and quiet with 2 great hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

1 August 2022

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

Anniversary trip!

We really enjoyed our stay here. Wonderful, unique home. Good views. Room for the kids to spread out. Had some fun pool and foosball tournaments. Wonderful hosts. Would definitely come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

dana w.

23 July 2022

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

A great place to stay for a family vacation

Communication was very good from the rental process all the way through our stay. The check-in was simple and the homeowners were very kind and even though they were on property they let us have our space, but made sure to let us know that if we needed something to let them know. The house was VERY clean and organized and provided EVERYTHING a family would need from the kitchen utensils, plates, spices, extra towels pillows, blankets etc to providing hours of family fun in the game room ( pool table/ping pong/ fooseball/ chess and many board games , books and puzzles). The outdoor property was well maintained, beautiful sunrise and views and lots of room to play yard games as a family.. Location was great 20-40 minutes to almost all area attractions and restaurants. Would definitely recommend families stay here to enjoy the many things the Black Hills area has to offer!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn F., Sheridan WY

20 July 2022

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

Truly gold in the Black Hills!

We stayed in this house during our trip to the Hills. This beautiful and unique house is large with an open concept and tons of room for all our needs. The pool table was a huge hit! We greatly enjoyed the patio and getting to watch the sunset from the roof! We had one small problem that the home owner fixed immediately. They are on property and are quick to respond. The pictures do not do this gem justice! The home was Immaculately clean and the kitchen was the most well stocked one we have ever seen! Do not miss out on this place! Your vacation will thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S., Seffner, FL US

8 July 2022

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

Amazing home, view and hosts.

Thank you for sharing your fabulous home with all of us. You have help make memories to last our lifetime!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonita R.

27 June 2022

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

Great place to stay!

The property is beautiful, close to many attractions in the Black Hills and the house is very well taken care of. Delbert & Yvette are wonderful hosts and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at their home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

17 June 2022

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

Top Notch!

This VRBO is one of the best that we've stayed in. This home is beautiful, clean, and well stocked with everything you need. Lots of towels, extra bedding, all the kitchen amenities you need and more! It has a game room with a Pool table, a Foosball table and a Ping Pong table. A BBQ and patio furniture are provided, perfect for outdoor dining, stargazing or, in our case, a spectacular lighting storm off in the distance. This home is easy to get to and is centrally located, to anywhere you want to go. Yvette and Delbert are personable and friendly. They are remarkable people. To our delight, they accepted a dinner invitation to dine with us one night. It was our pleasure to get to know them a little. This vacation home is truly a top notch vacation home destination! My family and I highly recommend this VRBO!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Delbert and/or Yevette Haskell

We grew up in South Dakota. I grew up in Eagle Butte & my wife in Sisseton. We lived in various areas of the country while in the Army & attending graduate school. Most of our married life was lived in Aberdeen, SD. We have two sons, one foster son, & 13 grandchildren. When contemplating retirement, we settled on the beautiful Black Hills. I currently work part-time at Denny Menholt Rapid Chevrolet & my wife manages me & the home front.

Why they chose this property

We started looking for property in the Black Hills in 2010. Property can be expensive here with limited accessibility. We would come out on weekends & holidays on the hunt. I tend to like new & my wife likes vintage. This earth home caught my attention, but my wife didn't want to look at it at all. It was listed above our price range & the idea of an earth home wasn't all that appealing to my wife. But we happened to pass it on the way to another property & our realtor said we could see it immediately. We fell in love with it. It sits on a hill above HWY 385 on 8 acres, has gorgeous sunrises, was like new, wildlife in abundance, & there are so many hiking trails nearby. We can't believe we live in such a beautiful place & start to take it for granted. We would love to share our good fortune with you. We are blessed!

What makes this property unique

In 2015 we hosted a family reunion here. It was perfect. Plenty of room for family inside & out. The grandkids love running around the property & forest. The house is also handicap accessible which is awesome. Couldn't be happier. The Black Hills has so much to offer for sightseeing & entertainment. This home is in the heart of it all, yet a bit set apart so you can stretch out without bothering any neighbors.