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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
Rapid City, SD
Rushmore Lions Park
Place, Rushmore Lions Park
13 min walk
Canyon Lake Park
Place, Canyon Lake Park
17 min walk
Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center
Place, Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center
2 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
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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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.
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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
Julie F.
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. :)
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!
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.
Mike J.
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 :)
The property was exactly what we needed and the location was great!
Nicholle L.
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.
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.
Carol C.
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 :-)
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!
ALEXXIS A.
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?! :-)
Neighborhood was nice. Accommodations were very nice. Host was very Accommodating. It was a great place to unwind and relax. Would definitely book again.
Thanks, David! We appreciated your hospitality and great restaurant recommendations!
Megan J.
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)
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!
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!
Gokul D.
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?!?!?! :-)
It was everything we needed. Quiet, comfortable, well stocked and a supportive host as we were focused on family event. Thank you!
Linda T.
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.
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.
Lane G.
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!
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.
Terry M.
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
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.
Lynn Ann J.
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!
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.
paul g.
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 :-)
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.
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 ....
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.
Ian Y.
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
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.
Greg S.
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
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.
Stacey O.
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
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!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests