Black Hills Nature Retreat, Centrally Located

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12294 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Rapid City, SD

Rushmore Cave13 min drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial15 min drive
Mount Rushmore22 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom - 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom - Main Floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Full Bathroom

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

Main Floor Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

38+ Acre Nature Getaway in the Black Hills - View of Mt Rushmore from property.
Secluded house surrounded by pines, hills and rolling fields, but centrally located to access all of the major attractions from Rapid City to Mount Rushmore and Custer Park.
3 spacious bedrooms with 3 1/2 bathrooms with plenty of sleeping options means everyone gets a choice and no one should have to wait.

Number one amenity from our reviews? The luxurious master show will multiple shower heads that provide a great full body shower after a long day of sight-seeing!

Looking to sit and grill on the deck and watch the local wildlife graze on the property? Got that.
Looking to sit in the living room and enjoy views of pine trees and South Dakota skies while watching a movie and drinking a beer/wine/etc.? Got that.
Looking to take a short walk and watch amazing sunsets off to the west on the edge of your own personal forest or from the top of the hill adjacent to the south? Maybe catch a glimpse of George Washington on Mount Rushmore all lit up? Got that.
Looking to be almost totally secluded without a neighbor's house closer than 500 feet? Got that.
Looking to stargaze at night with virtually zero light pollution? Got that.
Looking to head into Rapid City and grab a world-famous ice cream treat at Armadillo's? Got that.
Looking to head to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Rushmore Adventure Park, Bear County USA, Reptile Gardens, Prairie Berry Winery, and many more attractions all within 15-20 minutes? Got that.
Want to be within 5 minutes of Pine Haven Venue & Lodging for a wedding/reunion/event? Got that.
Looking to access all the Black Hills has to offer from your secluded paradise while still being within 3 minutes of major SD highways? Got that too.

Property manager

Michael Reilly

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

View of dining area and upper living room from entryway

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children under 5 do not count towards the limit.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No off-roading with motorized vehicles (4WD, ATV/UTV, motorcycles, etc.) No camping allowed. (RV parking allowed for booked guests only).

Open fires are NOT allowed anywhere on the property, inside or out. Smoking of all kinds is NOT allowed anywhere on the property, inside or out.

The use of any firearms or hunting equipment of any kind on the property is NOT allowed. Parties are NOT permitted. Pets/animals are NOT allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This holiday home is located in Rapid City. While the natural beauty of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sylvan Lake. Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf and Cosmos Mystery Area are also worth visiting.

Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

Bear Country USA - 6 min drive
Big Thunder Gold Mine - 12 min drive
Rushmore Cave - 13 min drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 15 min drive
Mount Rushmore - 22 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Cruizzers - 13 min drive
Ruby House Restaurant - 13 min drive
Powder House Lodge and Restaurant - 11 min drive
Boss' Pizza & Chicken - 13 min drive
Big Thunder Bar and Grill - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Hills Nature Retreat, Centrally Located pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Hills Nature Retreat, Centrally Located ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Hills Nature Retreat, Centrally Located ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Hills Nature Retreat, Centrally Located located?

Situated in Rapid City, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf, Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Presidents Park. Big Thunder Gold Mine and Cosmos Mystery Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

16 October 2023

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

Badlands Vacation Spot

We count ourselves lucky to have found this new listing on VRBO. This was our first trip to the badlands area for our family and we found this house to be perfectly located for us. Short drives to all of the major attractions like Rushmore, Rapid City, Custer State Park, Needles Highway, etc. A beautiful piece of property and a very clean and updated house. Really neat walk up the hill and into the National forest land that surrounds the house. Enjoyed watching the deer and turkeys stroll by daily and really enjoyed the peace and quiet of the property. Super comfortable home with great beds, linens, and every possible accessory or item you would need in the kitchen to prepare large family meals. The owners have thought of every detail to make our stay comfortable and made our trip so easy and fun. There were only 3 of us on this trip but we will be back with a much larger contingent of our family for the next trip as this is a large and comfortable house with 3 king beds, plus two complete bunks plus another set of twins in the loft space. Thank you for sharing your home with us! Greg & Mitzi R.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Reilly

We are local to Rapid City after moving here in 2022 to become full-time hosts. We get a thrill out of exceeding our guests' expectations and making it something special that they tell their friends about after their trip to the Black Hills. Having a guest say "That was the best VRBO we ever stayed at..." is the biggest compliment we can ever get.

Why they chose this property

What is there not to say? When we were given the opportunity to partner up with the owner of this property, how could we say no? It is our first property that we don't own that we are managing and it's been a great experience.
The neighborhood? It's an amazing place - 3 minutes off Hwy 16, the main artery of the western Black Hills, but it feels like you're deep into your own wooded pine forest with acres to explore. It's almost the perfect combination of seclusion and being centrally located with easy access to all of the necessities like groceries and all of the excitement and thrills of the area (Mount Rushmore, Bear Country, Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Rushmore Cave, Rushmore Tramway Adventures, and many more).

What makes this property unique

The house is set on a wooded ridge that hides it from the rest of the world and has all the modern amenities of your own home. It's a 10 minute hike from a peak that overlooks Mount Rushmore to the south and 15 minute drive to the closest Walmart and national chain restaurants.
The bedrooms are spacious and the beds for the adults are all king size and there are plenty of options for kiddos. You can access all of the main floor with the kitchen, main living room, two bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and the outdoor deck without having to step on a set of stairs.
Games - foosball, air hockey, board games inside and just about anything you can think up outside. You could have a huge capture the flag game without stepping off the property.
Need to work? I'm sorry! But, we have a desk set up next to one of the two story windows in the living room with an ergonomic chair and strong high-speed internet access. So, you can gaze longingly at the pines outside the window while you power through your Zoom meetings!