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Urban Bungalow-City Center

Family-friendly holiday home in Rapid City

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Entrance and upstairs living room
Front porch
Dining area
Game/pub table
View from front door entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Main Street Square
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
  • Place, Monument Health
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

The Boho Room

1 Queen Bed

The Ellsworth Room

1 Queen Bed

The Green Room

1 Queen Bed

The Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

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

Upstairs Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Urban Bungalow-City Center

Hosted personally by owners who live 10 minutes away. Blocks from city center, restaurants and nightlife, this authentic 1919 Craftsman Style Bungalow has been renovated completely with modern amenities, but retains its original character. This will be a perfect base for all of your Black Hills adventures. Contactless check-in with door codes provided prior to check-in.

Boasting original wood floors, original weighted windows, and the classic front porch swing, you will feel right at home. We love this unique space and the stories that it must hold in its walls from the last century.

This dedicated vacation rental is equipped with everything you need, new stainless appliances, full size laundry and provided linens on memory foam mattresses. Two living rooms, each equipped with a 50" smart TV, and plenty of comfortable seating. Dining area seats 6-8 comfortably. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed for cooking, even an assortment of spices to get you started. Dishes and glassware provided.

Large driveway parking for three vehicles or a camper, plus free on-street parking available.

As locals of the Black Hills, we are excited to share a variety of our favorite experiences and adventures for you to choose from, or make your own Black Hills Adventure.

We are always available or have a manager available for any questions or concerns you may have about the area or the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 allowed: in designated areas
You will be charged for indoor smoking
Please respect neighbors - Quiet hours from 10pm-6am.

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

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Fountain Springs Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Berlin Wall Exhibit. Travelling with kids? Consider Watiki Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Dakota Fields Sports Complex. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Main Street Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Monument Health - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Central States Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Firehouse Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tally's Silver Spoon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Independent Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Bungalow-City Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Urban Bungalow-City Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Bungalow-City Center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Urban Bungalow-City Center located?

Located in the centre of Rapid City, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Geology, Museum of the American Bison and Art Alley. Main Street Square and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property very convenient to downtown. Host(s) were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drake B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience all around. House was very clean, well equipped, and in a great location within easy walking distance to downtown. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

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

Great spot

We had a great stay - lots of room to spread out and very accessible to all activities in the Black Hills
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Great house

We were in town for a softball tournament and the house worked out great. We had 2 families and the location to downtown and the fields were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al and Vicki M.

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

Charming house

Well appointed house near downtown. We loved it. Owners answered our questions immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julaine P.

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

Sibling Reunion

Fantastic place to stay to visit the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Great rental

Great place to stay! Very clean, great size and walkable to restaurants, shops and bars. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Cute house great location! Awesome stay

This was a very nice house in a great location. Host was awesome! Would stay here again. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Mt Rushmore Trip

Great stay, just not the best neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Family trip

The home was perfect. It is in a great location and can walk to rapid city. Also with in an easy drive to all the attractions. The owners were great and responded quickly to any and all questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alecia H.

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

Nice and cozy place and good space for family. Close to downtown.

Had a wonderful stay. If you sit in the backyard in the evenings you can see deer go by. Sometimes in the front as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

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

Perfect Place to Unwind

Charming 100 year old house with perfectly executed updates make this a wonderful place to unwind after busy days in the Black Hills. Location is quiet, across from a small commercial development with very little traffic. Walkable to downtown Rapid City and a 5 min drive to Safeway (they deliver if you’re an Instacart subscriber). Easy parking in the driveway or street. Quiet neighbors - residents on one side and VRBO on the other. 2 main floor bedrooms and a full bath as well as 2 bedrooms and a full bath in the basement. Main floor rooms are cooled with window AC units but they are powerful and a nice white noise to sleep with. All rooms also have ceiling fans. Basement was a bit stuffy and humid in the crazy summer heat but our young kids didn’t seem to mind and the owners worked hard to remedy with fans and dehumidifiers. There are both front and back porches, we didn’t use the backyard at all due to heat and summer bugs. We stayed for 3 lovely nights and would return again. We fell in love with South Dakota.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is perfect for Rapid City vacation. The rooms were clean, convienent to walk to resturants. Close to Mt Rushmore. Comfy to come back from long day of touring and hikes. Tara was very easy to communicate with. We thoughly enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked great for our group of 6 ladies.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spana M.

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

Host Extraordinaire !

It’s an older home that’s tastefully decorated. Everything was as stated. The owners Tara and Carl were very prompt replying and went out of their way to be helpful. We highly recommend to stay here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

bonnie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Had some issues with the house but host was very quick to respond!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

SD vacation

Perfect spot to hit all of the most popular sites all in under an hour. Great resources available!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Great house!

We loved our stay here. It is beautifully remodeled and has everything you could need. I will say the floors are quite squeaky (nothing to be done about that) and our friend staying downstairs was pretty frustrated by hearing every step above her. Overall, very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Dad and Sons Annual Trip

We visited Rapid City and surrounding areas for 5 days. The location was convenient to walk to Main St for night life and connecting to highways. We enjoyed how the property had plenty of rooms and living space to hangout. Consider this property if you are visiting Rapid City.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Cute Stay/Great Location!

We enjoyed our stay in Rapid City! Very cute place- clean and tidy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Great location, central to many attractions.

This home is charming and so thoughtfully decorated. It is walking distance to the beautiful downtown area, multiple restaurants, nice stores, coffee and ice cream. The home was comfortable, clean, great wi-fi, good water pressure and had nice outdoor seating areas. We ate out or Door Dashed, but the kitchen had everything one would need to make your own meals. It was just my husband and I, but it would have been great for larger groups too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg L.

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

Great home in Rapid City

We stayed at this home for a week while visiting Rapid City for a horse show. The home is absolutely adorable! We loved our stay. It was so cozy and comfortable and had everything we needed! Definitely will be staying here again next time we’re in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kara C.

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

Love this rental!

This rental was great. We were able to take a short drive to the downtown area and just about a 30 minute drive to Mount Rushmore. We enjoyed our stay in Rapid City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brea B.

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

Cute house! Home had everything we needed. Plenty of space for our group of six. Even though the house was near commercial, the business across the street is very quiet and well tended outside. We enjoyed sitting outside on the front porch & even lit the gas fire table one evening in the back. Everyone was comfortable. House was a great jumping off point for visiting Badlands NP, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer SP (etc). We would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tara Carlson

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