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The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence

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Welcome to The Chalet!
Front deck of Chalet
Kitchen dining room!
Ready for Fall at The Chalet!
The Living room! Open floorplan of The Chalet lets nature in!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Black Hawk, SD
  • Place, Petrified Forest of the Black Hills
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Rushmore Mall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1 - Loft

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - main floor

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence

The Chalet on High Meadows is an artistically designed European-styled Chalet nestled in a high meadow of the Black Hills in western South Dakota. This vacation rental chalet graces a peaceful meadow and overlooks the Black Hills National Forest and is approximately 10 miles NW of Rapid City. It is conveniently positioned to the west of I-90 between Rapid City and Sturgis, SD on a well maintained county road. The easy access allows visitors to enjoy top events and attractions yet experience the quiet of the natural setting.

Enjoy the openness of the floor plan, the closeness to nature and the simple beauty that surrounds The Chalet. Features include: One full bathroom on the main floor, fully-equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, two bedroom areas with queen-sized beds (one queen bed and a single bed upstairs in the loft; and, one queen bed downstairs near bathroom) as well as a sofa sleeper, all comfortably appointed beneath a lofted, knotty pine cathedral ceiling. Outdoors features include: Gas grill, private tennis court, gazebo, deck.

Activities include: tennis, bike riding, hiking, birding, fishing in area lakes or streams, skiing at nearby downhill ski resorts or cross-country skiing, golfing, variety of restaurants and various tourist attractions. Come stay at The Chalet and play tennis on The Chalet's private tennis court. August 2022 Pro Track and Tennis, Inc. out of Omaha, NE completely reconditioned the tennis court. The court is designed to meet the International Tennis Federation (ITF) tennis' global governing body specifications.

Coronavirus changed all of our lives. We are following the VRBO Host standards:
1) Contactless Check-in/Check-out: we allow you to check-in and check-out without any personal contact with us. We will text or call you with specific instructions;
2) Shoes must be taken off at the door and not worn inside.
3) Light Housekeeping: we will leave cleaning supplies in the bathroom and kitchen for you to use as per VRBO specifications. Guests are to provide some light housekeeping prior to checking out as per VRBO guidelines. We will leave a copy of the guidelines for you in the house book. We ask guests to leave The Chalet clean and tidy.
4) Buffers: we are attempting to leave a buffer between each set of guests checking in at The Chalet.
5) Hot Tub: we are happy to provide the hot tub to our guests as best as we can this season. Please contact us if you wish to use the hot tub. Any public health and safety conditions that change due to unforeseen events (Covid-19 Virus Mutations), CDC guidelines will be followed.
6) Extra attention to cleanliness.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
$300 special event fee for over 6 people present
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shoes off at door; Follow House Rules in Rental Agreement/House Book. VRBO Cleaning Protocols. No outdoor fires; are in Black Hills Nat'l Forest.
No firearms, atvs, OHVs, or dirt bikes.

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
Note from host: $300 special event fee for over 6 people present
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Blackhawk

Located in Blackhawk, this cabin is in the mountains. Petrified Forest of the Black Hills and Dinosaur Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Storybook Island and Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Dahl Arts Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Black Hawk, SD

What's nearby

  • Petrified Forest of the Black Hills - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Rushmore Mall - 15 min drive - 22.1 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 16 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Main Street Square - 17 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 19 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neighbors Grub and Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brunchies - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪J.R.'s Rhodehouse BBQ PIT - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Godfathers Pizza Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence ?

As of 15 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence on 1 May 2026 start from NZ$338, 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 The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Petrified Forest of the Black Hills, Fountain Springs Golf Course and US Phs Indian Hospital. Dinosaur Park and Storybook Island are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jason a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. I loved it so much. Perfect weather and the hot tub was so nice!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

K. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my one son went to visit my oldest son stationed at the Air Base. The place was great and so were Becci and Colin. It's far enough away from everything but close enough to be convenient. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Great stay

We loved your chalet and my family loved your tennis court and hot tub. Very relaxing place to come home to after a day of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relaxing getaway! The cabin is so cute and cozy. The bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub under the stars. It was so quiet. Had some fun trying to play tennis...Hosts are very kind & helpful. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful stay at the Chalet! Becci is a thoughtful host who provided all amenities we needed for our 3 night stay. She is quick to communicate and answered any and all questions that we had. We saw deer and the sweetest bunny every single day. The hot tub was glorious. We were able to witness SD’s first snow while at the chalet. Pure magic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful. So peaceful. Best hot tub we’ve ever used. House inside and out was pristine. The host was very responsive and obviously take pride in this home. I cannot stress enough how great our stay was.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

Excellent property

The property was absolutely amazing and very homey. A very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Nice place

Nice place, as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Chalet, with a lot of character. Quiet neighborhood with good distance between the neighbors around you. Enjoyed the tennis court and chess. Everything we needed was in the house. Would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Z.

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

Vacation at the Chalet

We had a very nice week at the Chalet. It was a good location for our travels in the Black Hills. We enjoyed use of the tennis court and hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Get away heaven

Very nice place and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Perfect

We will definitely stay here again. clean, quaint, scenic, perfect for our family of four. the tennis court was a huge bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darwin & Gwen M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The Chalet is just as advertised - you can hear the silence, and the birds as well as the breeze through the pine trees. Located close to tourist sights, host and hostess very friendly and accommodating, comfortable beds, was a relaxing stay:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart S.

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

SD Getaway

Bed was comfortable, kitchen was nice, good location for site seeing. Out and away from the popular areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay! Becci was great to work with before the trip and while we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Great place

Nice and quiet on top of a mountain. Hot tub and beautiful chalet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dietrich S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. The spiral staircase is a bit challenging. But we knew about that up front. Other than that it was a wonderful experience. The host was very accommodating person. The views from the property are spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Family trip to Black Hills

Great place to use as a base of operations for our family's week long trip to the Black Hills. The kids loved staying in the loft and watching for deer and wild turkeys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Vacation

The chalet was perfect. It was a great location. We had privacy of a cabin without feeling like you were right next to someone. The hot tub was perfect for morning coffee! Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Cozy Chalet

Very peaceful, and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute place to stay.

Relaxing. Good for a couple. A little cramped.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

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

Great Time

We had a great time at The Chalet. This was our first time in South Dakota and we loved it. The Chalet was nicely situated between all the places we wanted to visit and we loved coming back to a peaceful getaway to relax in the evenings. It was the perfect place all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Chalet Stay

The place was very nice and clean. Becci communicated well and was responsive when I texted. She also gave me some info on places to see!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

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

The chalet

Beautiful place. 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawn n.

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

May 26 - 28 Black Hills Trip

Clean, tidy, and inviting property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by BJ Flanders-Paterson and Colin Paterson

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Your hosts, Becci Flanders-Paterson and Colin Paterson are both geologists by degree and naturalists by interest. Becci was born on a US 82nd Airborne Army Base in Germany and grew up near the family's generational farm in Iowa. Colin is a native of New Zealand and has practiced geology on six continents. Both have lived in the Black Hills since the early 1980's.

Why they chose this property

The Chalet is a place you come to if you wish to 'listen to the quiet'. It is a dream come true and is a very special place for our entire family - it has been a labor of love from day one. We hope you enjoy the comfort and the peacefulness The Chalet has to offer!
All towels, linens, etc. are supplied.

What makes this property unique

The private tennis court / pickleball court allows visitors to practice and play to your heart's desire in a natural setting. Bring your Pickle Ball racquets as Pickle Ball lines have just been added to the tennis court!
Within hiking distance is Botany Canyon -- an exceptional way to spend a day. Botany Canyon is truly one of the most unique ecologically-sensitive areas in the Black Hills.

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