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BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior detail
Interior
Nestled in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood, this charming 1940s-era cabin offers the perfect base for Black Hills adventures. With Canyon Lake and Rapid Creek within a two-minute walk, enjoy fishing and water activities or take advantage of the connected bike paths to explore Rapid City.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.

A quaint, clean, updated, 1940s era bungalow-style cabin. Excellent location to call home base for all of your Black Hills adventures. From the Badlands to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, Custer State Park to Sturgis, you can see everything within a 30-45 minute drive. Two-minute walk to Canyon Lake and Rapid Creek where you find fishing, kayaking and paddle boat rentals. Connected to Rapid City’s extensive bike and walking paths that include a nature trail, dog park and canyon lake park. Ten-minute drive to downtown Rapid City. Located in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood, with a fenced back yard. Dog friendly for small fee of $10 per dog. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably, loft available for 1 additional person.

Master bedroom: queen bed
Second bedroom: queen bed, + full mattress in sleeping loft
Small couch with two chairs in living room
Clean, full bathroom
Washer/dryer
Fully stocked kitchen (utensils, pans, etc)
Outdoor space with grill and privacy fence
Off street parking

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Quiet hours 10pm-7am Smoking allowed outside only.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Age recommendation for sleeping loft is 8 years

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Lions Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Canyon Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Braeburn Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cliffside Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Rushmore Lions Park and Canyon Lake Park. Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center and Chapel in the Hills are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rachel d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay! Perfect base camp to visit Custer state park and the Badlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very clean and welcoming. This is the 2nd year in a row I have stayed here for Sturgis and Chad and Tara are great hosts. I highly recommend this property:)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catie R.

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

Nice place

Perfect for what we needed! Small and quaint but full of everything necessary to make our stay comfortable and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca F.

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

Great location and fantastic stay

The property was clean and cozy, plenty of food options and numerous entertainment opportunities within half hr drive.Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Perfect for us

We loved our stay! The location was great! Peaceful, quiet neighborhood. We used it as a base for Badlands, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and Pactola Lake. We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood, the nature preserve, and walking to the Chapel on the Hill. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thedora R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For us all we needed was a clean, reputable place that accommodated our family of 3 and 2 dogs. It went above and beyond that. The hosts were very attentive and responsive to our needs and questions. The cabin was exactly as we had hoped it to be. We recommend it to any and all who seek a base camp with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

June Visit

Great place. Very clean and well equipped. It is a small 2BR home - not a 5-star hotel. It was a very nice stay and the owners were very responsive. Loved the ice cream truck down the street (opens at 1:00), and the short hike to the ridge top and large cross above the church - great view of the lake. Also, the walk along the lake was perfect for my early-morning walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea V.

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

Great location!

We loved our stay!! The location was amazing, so many people walking and biking on the near paths, we walked our dogs down to the lake / river for some exploring and they loved it. We particularly loved being right in the middle of both Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks as that was one of our main reasons for visiting South Dakota. It was also very quick and easy to get to food and stores as needed. The house itself was comfortable and had everything we needed. Despite being right off the road with a lot of foot traffic too even being in the backyard felt very quiet and private (even in 4th of July!!). I would stay again and absolutely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

The space was extremely clean . Easy to check in . It also had everything we needed !

Would stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Cute cabin and great location. Very clean!

Great spot to use as a base camp for any Black Hills adventure. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

a w.

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

Simple but comfortable

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

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

Rapid City trip

Enjoyed the stay. It was a great space and loved the fenced yard for the dog. Good location for Visiting the attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

Rapid City house

Fantastic place to serve as a base of operations for the black hills. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fonda K.

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

Lovely little cabin

Enjoyed staying here. Nice location with access to walking trails and enclosed yard space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

Great place to stay!

Awesome rental! Convenient and close to most things.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Fantastic cabin!

Great cabin. Just as we expected bases on the great listing details. Nice location. Host was fantastic woth communication. Would recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean A., Venice Fl

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

Nice convenient place to stay

Owner was very helpful and the property was in an area that was great for walking our pet. We especially liked the convenience to all the area attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Conveniently located cozy place!

Nice home away from home. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

william e.

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

Hills gold

This place is truly a treasure!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tamera W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Overall it was a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Very comfortable accommodations

Loved this little cabin! Fenced yard was perfect for our little furries!! Great location! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Wonderful Location

Great place to stay. Nearby lake and trails. Cute cabin. Really appreciated being allowed to check in early as we arrived early. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel P.

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

Nice little place

We loved our trip to Western South Dakota. This little house is in a great location for day trips around the area. The fenced in yard and nearby parks were perfect for our dog!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

COZY CABIN

We enjoyed our stay at the intown cabin very much. Fenced yard is a plus. Trails and walking access are awesome. Property manager super fast to respond. We definately recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocky H.

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

Another wonderful stay

This was our second stay at this property. It's cozy feel and fenced backyard were perfect for us and our pets. The proximity to the nearby lake and park was great for taking the dogs for a walk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023