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Gateway Pines House: A Cozy Black Hills Retreat

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with chairs, and a window with a curtain.
A kitchenette with a black refrigerator, a coffee machine, a blue mug, a grinder, and a jar of coffee beans.
A campfire surrounded by four wooden chairs in a forested area.
A rustic log cabin with a green door, a small porch, and a fire pit.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Black Hills National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Watiki Water Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Common Spaces

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this cabin is in the mountains. 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 Mount Rushmore and The Black Hills. Cosmos Mystery Area and Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 20 min drive - 38.8 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 22 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Rushmore Mall - 23 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Powder House Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Sams Home Cookin - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Pines House: A Cozy Black Hills Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gateway Pines House: A Cozy Black Hills Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Pines House: A Cozy Black Hills Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway Pines House: A Cozy Black Hills Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Pines House: A Cozy Black Hills Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Cosmos Mystery Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf. Gutzon Borglum Historical Center and Big Thunder Gold Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property, the cabin the amenities were all first rate. Would definitely recommend and we’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean,Had a little problem with check in. Didn't see the email with the checkin process until after I arrived. Property was exactly as advertised and exactly what I was looking for. Property was quiet which I appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in with excellent communication from the host. The cabin was very quaint so not much to maintain upon discharge from the cabin .We spent most of our time enjoying South Dakota. Very little time in the cabin to experience and share.Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was cute, clean but very, very cozy. It served its purpose for sleeping and showering during our stay. But if you are afraid of mice, then not the place for you. We were welcomed by the squatter (a mouse) the second we opened the door and stepped foot into the cabin. He stayed hidden throughout our stay. But every morning by 4am we were awakened by his scattering around the cabin and in the trash. He left little gifts (turds) in the bathroom for us on the towels and around the sink. Trying to go back to sleep after being awakened by 4am every morning was nearly impossible listening to the highway traffic of early commuters. But we managed to make the best of our stay as we are outdoorsy and can understand a cabin in the woods does come with extra unwanted guests. The location of the cabin was absolutely perfect for our personal travel needs. And it seemed affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
While the property was notably clean there was an obvious odor of urine that lingered the entire time. I'm assume from pets previously in the unit. Unfortunately, the biggest issue for us wasn't the urine smell but instead the inability for the window A/C unit to cool the small cabin. This caused us to check out 1 day earlier as we were unable to rest each night from the trapped heat inside. The cabin is very small and the unit should have been able to keep the space somewhat comfortable. The space would reach a comfortable temp around 1 or 2 in the morning. The window unit needs to be replaced. The cabin does have a nice large enclosed patio that we tried to retreat to in order to cool down in evening/middle of the night since we couldn't sleep. Since the patio is located roughly 30' from a 6 yard trash bin that was overflowing waste the odor made the porch also unpleasant. The host was notified about these issues. I was thanked for brining them to their attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The place looked alot bigger in advertisement than it was. Very small, very noisy from the traffic. Could not really get comfortable as the bed took up much of the room. Had to place everything by the back door to private patio which was dirty and too loud to even sit out and enjoy. I really don't like to write bad reviews, but I honestly did not enjoy our stay there. The pillows were rock hard could not even use them. Felt very uncomfortable whenever in cabin. We had to use our own home streaming services to even use the tv, which I felt very unusual. I must say the location was great for going sightseeing to everything in the black hills but as for staying there I would give maybe 2 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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