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Idlewild Pines Retreat

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Interior
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rushmore Lions Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Rushmore Lions Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Canyon Lake Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Basement

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Primary Room

1 King Bed

Secondary Room with work area/desk

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Idlewild Pines Retreat

Simple, stylish decor is what you'll find throughout our comfortable townhome. There's 2 free outdoor parking on premises (just a short 33 foot walk to the front door), a complete kitchen, in-home laundry, WiFi, a desk to work, and a private outdoor patio. The Chapel Valley neighborhood is quiet and tranquil, other than deer walking around or hearing the wind whistle through the Ponderosa pines. You're at the doorstep of the Black Hills & centrally located to all of the great western South Dakota sites.

Traveling with your family, especially small kids? Chances are you might be having a few meals at the townhome . As a result, we even have utensils & plates for your toddlers, as well as a great collection of books too. This way you can take them off your tablets & be able to read to them before bed or during the day.

We've spent hours putting together a very, very comprehensive online guidebook that we'll immediately send out to you after you book with us. We all know that you'll be traveling out this way to see 4 dead famous men on a side of a granite rock, but in case you're wondering what else there is to see & do out here, don't worry - we've got you covered like a blanket. From the best spots to star-gaze, to where to eat, what outdoor bars to hit up or some of the best hikes, you'll have everything at your fingertips & then-some! In other words, we've pretty much done your itinerary for you so you don't need to do it.

The space:
Start your day with a hot drink from the coffee bar, and enjoy sipping it outside on the front deck or under the umbrella on our private patio in back. The dining room table easily seats 6 for meals or to plan your day. The spacious living room has a large, flat-screen smart TV for you to relax & unwind. The place is very clean, as we've sought out the best in the business - our cleaner won "Best Of The Black Hills Award for Cleaners" in 2021. We've incorporated local art throughout to highlight the beauty of the Black Hills as well.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2374928vb
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

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is on a lake. Black Hills Caverns and Berlin Wall Exhibit are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Watiki Water Park and Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Dakota Fields Sports Complex, or consider a night out at Performing Arts Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Lions Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Braeburn Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Canyon Lake Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 20 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Meadowood Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idlewild Pines Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idlewild Pines Retreat?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idlewild Pines Retreat on 30 August 2026 start from NZ$604, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Idlewild Pines Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idlewild Pines Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idlewild Pines Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idlewild Pines Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chapel in the Hills and Canyon Lake Park. Rushmore Lions Park and Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very easy to communicate with. Very responsive- even offered us a guide of things in the area that would make our stay more comfortable. The house was easy to access, safe, comfortable and clean. Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
Please stay again if your travels take you out to western SD; would be keen to host you guys in a heartbeat. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This townhouse is gem! It was clean and comfortable. It smells great. It was stocked with everything we needed including luggage racks in the bedrooms. The neighborhood is nice and felt safe. David was wonderful to work with and very responsive. 10/10Also, we saw deer grazing in the neighborhood in the evening. Very neat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

Great week long stay

Comfortable, roomy, had lots of extras in the kitchen area, beds were also comfortable, parking was easy, owner was awesome to work with before & during, would definitely stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
I highly recommend any host to host Mike & his family! Low-maintenance, respectful, responsive, & left our place in great condition as well upon their departure :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tera T.

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

Great Location

Stayed 4 nights. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholle L.

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

Great space!

The property was exactly what we needed and the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2024
Nicholle & her family were fantastic guests. I'd be keen to host them again at any point in the future & recommend others to do the same. They were respectful, clean & responsive.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Perfect Location

Great place to stay a few days to see the sights in the area...Badlands, Custer Park and even has an opportunity to vidit Wall Drg.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2024
We're happy that Carol chose to stay with us. She was responsive, grateful & respectful of our town home & would encourage any other host to host them in a heartbeat :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEXXIS A.

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

Great place to stay in South Dakota

This little 3 bedroom condo was perfect for our short trip to the Black Hills. It was close to everything we anted to see in South Dakota. The owners were very quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. If we ever came back, we would definitely say here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Alexxis & her crew were fantastic guests. They were responsive, kind, respectful & very low-maintenance. What more could you ask for?! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Great Place

We loved staying here! The house was very clean. David was great to communicate with. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario F.

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

Great location with easy access

The property info visitors guide was very helpful. Would definitely stay again if we are back in South Dakota. Do many things to do around
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
So happy you guys stayed at our cozy place & had a great time in the Black Hills!! Please return some time & tell others as well. :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Family trip

Neighborhood was nice. Accommodations were very nice. Host was very Accommodating. It was a great place to unwind and relax. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

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

Great Host and Quiet Neighborhood

Thanks, David! We appreciated your hospitality and great restaurant recommendations!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Hey, thanks for that kind review, Megan; much appreciated. We'd be keen to host you guys again in a heartbeat; feel free to reach out if you're ever headed back this way again :-) -David (& Leslie)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Solveig P.

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

Nice Townhouse

Lovely townhouse in quiet neighborhood. Met our needs and we would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Very nice guests who were both responsive & respectful. I’d have them stay again in a heartbeat :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jude A.

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

Great perfect for us

Great stay nice and quiet beds were good place was clean could have used a small frying pan but we made it work. Thank you David great time .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thanks for the kind & honest review, Jude! We really appreciate it! You guys were great guests & we'd welcome you back for the Rally at any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelle S.

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

South Dakota

We enjoyed our stay here. The place was comfortable and great to come home to after a busy day. David had many recommendations for the must sees in the area. The neighbors were all very friendly, we felt safe and welcomed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gokul D.

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

Amazing hosts + Great location

We had the whole place to ourselves and the hosts were very gracious. They gave us so much local insight that it felt like we had a friend in the area! The location is also amazing. It’s within walking distance of a beautiful park. It’s also pretty equidistant to all the national and state parks in the area, which is fantastic for those who are exploring the great outdoors!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2023
This family was nice, polite, clean, responsive & respectful! What else would you want from your guests?!?!?! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

There briefly but comfortable

It was everything we needed. Quiet, comfortable, well stocked and a supportive host as we were focused on family event. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2023
Linda & family were in town briefly for a special Birthday Party. They were responsive, cordial & were fantastic guests. I hope they return to our place in the future as I'd be keen to host them again & encourage other hosts to them as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lane G.

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

Great Stay in Rapid City, SD

Hosts were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Town home was spotless. Kitchen fully stocked and we really enjoyed the selection of coffee and flavored syrups. The neighborhood is family oriented and quiet and we felt very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2021
We reached out to Lane & family before & during his stay, just to check in with them. Lane had a sense of humor, was responsive & friendly. They left the place spotless & were great guests. I hope they stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Ten day stay

Our family enjoyed our 10 day stay in this town home. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. We took several pleasant walks around the neighborhood spotting many deer and enjoyed sipping coffee on the porch in the mornings.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2021
Thanks for the nice review, Terry!! Much appreciated. We plan on slowly implementing some of your suggestions in the near future. (electrician already made a fix downstairs today) We hope you stay with us again! Cheers, David & Leslie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Ann J.

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

Perfect location and super quiet

This townhouse was perfect for us and we would definitely stay again. Everything was very clean and well equipped. We loved that two of the bedrooms have king size beds and the beds were very comfortable. There were lots of thoughtful touches throughout and the location was super quiet. The owners were very responsive and helpful when we had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Thanks for being responsive, kind, caring & respectful guests. We’d welcome you back in a heartbeat any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul g.

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

Great time in Rapid City

House was in a great location — 10 minutes or so from all the restaurants and bars in town and on the side of town closest to the historical sites. Neighborhood is quiet and the house itself is spacious and well maintained. Plenty of room for a larger group although it was just my wife and me. Would recommend to anyone coming to the area and would stay here again if we were to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2022
Paul & his wife were fantastic guests. I communicated with them prior to their stay & checked on them while they were there & always received friendly, ,prompt replies. They left the place spotless, too, which is great. I'd have Paul stay again in a heartbeat & would recommend any host to do the same :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Excellent rental

Excellent location in Rapid City where there is plenty of shopping and things to do. Rental was located within reasonable driving distance of many attractions including mount rushmore, the Badlands, Jewel cave, Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse. Also close to the excellent reptile gardens which we took advantage of on a rainy day. David was an excellent host who gave us many suggestions of things to do and strategies on how to do them best and most efficiently. We even got to do a little stargazing on a clear night less than 20 minutes from the rental. I would definitely recommend this rental to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Graduation Travel

We were hosting three of our grandchildren as a part of our practice to host our grandchildren as a part of thier high school graduation ... this site work well for our travels ....
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian Y.

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

Amazing

What an amazing vacation. The home was very welcoming when we got there. Plenty of space when we wanted to just chill when we’re not out exploring the many places to see in South Dakota. There was many references to different locations and hot spots to check out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
So glad to hear you had a great time & created many memories for your family! You guys were fantastic guests as I'd be keen to host you again :-) -David
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Wonderful!

The property was beautiful. We had two couples and we used the two king bedrooms and they were the most comfortable beds. All of us slept great. Very well laid out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Greg, so happy to hear everyone thoroughly enjoyed their stay! Would be happy to host you again. :) -David & Leslie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey O.

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

Great Experience

The beds were very comfortable and we all slept very well. We made all breakfasts at the property and a few dinners. The kitchen had everything we needed. It was nice to have a washer and dryer at our disposal! David was very nice and had good recommendations for places to eat and visit. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2022
Stacey & her family were new clients on VRBO, however, they acted like pros! They were great guests, they responded to any texts swiftly, they were respectful, helpful (I needed the garbage taken out & they did it since they were staying for an extended time) & polite. Upon departing, they left our place in fantastic shape where it almost seemed like they weren't even there for a week. If you're a host & they're inquiring about your place, I'd strongly implore you to have them stay as they're fantastic :-)

About the host

Hosted by David Hagele

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Hi!

I had the opportunity to travel throughout the world as I worked for United Airlines in Chicago for over 25 years. During that time, I discovered that whenever travelers or locals were nice to me, I truly appreciated their assistance. As a result, I've always enjoyed reciprocating.

Some of my favorite spots in the world include Glacier National Park, Cook Islands, New Zealand & Costa Rica. Bali & Borneo are also ah-may-zing!

Why they chose this property

We choose this spot because it's quiet, comfortable & SO centrally located. You're very close to everything, as you'll soon discover. From just 80 minutes to the Badlands National Park, 35 minutes to Custer State Park & Mt. Rushmore, 45 minutes to Deadwood for some gambling, 30 minutes to the airport or 15 minutes into Rapid City, you'll find this location to meet all of your needs!

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