Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Time

Guest: Julie (Beulah, North Dakota)
Date of Stay: 03/16/12 Review Submitted: 03/18/12

Very clean cabin! Everything was perfect...couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! Thank you so much.

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Fabulous Place to Stay

Guest: RC
Date of Stay: 02/24/12 Review Submitted: 03/30/12

This is our 2nd year back to Towering Pines for good reason. We love it! The room set up at the cabin is perfect for a large group. We were never tripping over each other. The kitchen had all the utensils and tools for cooking. We had plenty of towels (and there were 2 kids, one teen and 7 adults!). The owners were quick to help with a minor issue that arose. All around, it is a fabulous place to stay. We will be going back again soon!

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Had a great time

Guest: Raven
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/21/11

We had a great time at your cabin! Everything was super clean and we had everything we could need. ... Thank you again for a wonderful weekend!

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Guest: Bryan
Date of Stay: 07/22/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

Thanks for making our stay in SD so enjoyable! We had a awesome time at your cabin and will definately recommend it to all our family and friends! To quote my 6 year old son, "This is the cabin of my dreams!" We enjoyed all the amenities listed on your website and found everything to be very truthful, as some cabins in the past have been misleading, like saying "central air" and only having a window unit on one level. Thanks so much. This experience will resonnate with us for a long time. Please feel free to add us to a "Reference List" should you have or need one.

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Beautiful Home

Guest: Charles Trackwell
Date of Stay: 06/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/07/10

Just wanted to thank you for such a beautiful place to stay, i have never seen such beautiful country in my life. The dear and wild turkeys paid us a visit everyday, i seen a jackrabbit. How could you give up such a beautiful home. Your house is beautiful my wife and i enjoyed it so much. Everything was laid out so beautiful and decorated so nice. Again all i can do is thank you and hope to hear from you again in the future.

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Guest: Lisa
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/27/10

We had a lovely time at your home in the hills. It was a beautiful spot, and we appreciated how well everything was maintained. It was a bonus to have the home so well stocked. From the original booking to our departure, everything was smooth and just as you described. Thank you.

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A perfect Thanksgiving stay

Guest: Husker visitors (Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 11/24/09 Review Submitted: 12/13/09

We stayed at Towering Pines over Thanksgiving, and used the home as 'Turkey Central' for nearby and extended family. The home was more than spacious and well-equipped to prepare and host a dinner for 16. The kitchen is so thoroughly supplied that we needed no additional cookware or settings for such a large gathering. The setting is ideal - ample parking, beautiful grounds, and we saw deer and wild turkeys within the first day. Within the home, our stay was quite comfortable for 6 adults and 3 childen. Each floor has its own suite-like bedrooms and full baths, so we never felt like we were crowded or lacking privacy. The large deck, hot tub, and beautiful fireplace add to the ambiance and enjoyment of the home. Often, a home used for a vacation rental will show signs of age and wear. Not the case here - the home is immaculate, fresh, and appealing. Appliances are quite new, furnishings are clean and comfy, and the little touches have all been thought of - for example, the waffle maker is a nice touch! All light switches are labeled, so you're not fumbling for a way to turn on the ceiling fan or accent lighting. The free wi-fi kept us connected to 'the real world', and the Wii player kept little ones occupied. Other thoughtful amenties are found throughout. If you're a vacation home renter, you know that the quality of ownership is as important as the home itself. We couldn't have asked for a more positive experience. For example, our oldest daughter forgot her cell phone at the home. The separation anxiety experienced by a young adult without her cell phone is something to behold, but that's another story... Anyway, we contacted the owners, and it was not a problem at all - the phone was in the mail and back to us in no time flat. We enjoy the variety and adventure of staying at various vacation homes, and so rarely are we repeat customers. However, Towering Pines is the exception. We'll be back, as the location, amenities, layout, and overall experience was just too good to not return. Plus, it's a good value, especially for those travelers who like to have a little extra room and privacy for extended family and teens. We wish you the best in your travels. Enjoy!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: Adrian and Karla Ludwig (Lester, IA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 07/23/09

This was the perfect place for our whole family to gather for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. The cabin was very well kept and was like a home away from home with plenty of room and everything that you could think of available. We truly enjoyed the time at the cabin from breakfast out on the deck to enjoying the hot tub in the evenings! We would highly recommend it for any family wanting to spend time together and enjoy the magic of the Black Hills!

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Enjoyed by Wisconsin & California families

Guest: WI/CA families (Cedarburg, WI, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

We stayed here with 13 family members (72 year old - 20 month year old). It was very clean and well maintained. The six kids really enjoyed the WII game, hot tub and playing Hide-N-Seek throughout the cabin. There was so much space in the whole cabin that the 4 families had a "place of their own". We all enjoyed walking on the path next to the cabin and we saw several deer during our stay. We all definitely enjoyed our stay!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/16/08

This beautiful cabin was where we spent our Christmas vacation 2007. Our family fell in love with the cabin and the area. After a long day snowmobiling we relaxed in the hot tub. It was our first time to sit in a hot tub while it was snowing. Awesome! We had a great time in a cabin that felt like home.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/12/07

We stayed for a couple days in July 2007 while on a road trip. We found the accommodations to be excellent and very comfortable. Pride of ownership shows throughout the cabin and we will stay there again.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/13/07

We had 9 people at the cabin for a week and enjoyed the clean and spacious living area. The air conditioning was a nice addition as we had a very hot week. We all agreed we would stay there again. Our group enjoyed the wildlife seen on a daily basis and the hot tub too!

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Guest: Meghan
Date of Stay: 06/27/07 Review Submitted: 06/26/07

Thank you for keeping such a wonderful vacation cabin. We enjoyed our stay very much! Meghan

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/06 Review Submitted: 01/21/06

We stayed at OH-DreamS for Christmas 2005 with my parents & brother, my husband's parents, and some family friends. What a great "home" it was for the holidays. We made some great memories snowmobiling, tubing at very-nearby Deer Mtn., and even tried our hand at gambling in Deadwood. And at the end of every fun-filled day, we got to come back and relax in our very own log cabin. Whether hot-tubbing in the snow-topped pines under a starry sky or making homemade goodies in the fully-equipped kitchen, we will never forget our Christmas at OH-DreamS! Mara Metcalf

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/05 Review Submitted: 07/09/05

We just got back from a great two family vacation in Wyoming and South Dakota. While in the Hills both familes shared this property and really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and ready as promised with plenty of room for all 9 people (the bedrooms are huge!). The kitchen was well equipped and easy to work in. The location was great; very quiet and peaceful, but just miuntes to Lead and Deadwood, about an hour to Mt. Rushmore. The owners were very easy to work with and helpful; we got our damage deposit within a week of leaving. I'd recommend this home to anyone who doesn't wants a great get away in the Hills!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/04 Review Submitted: 09/24/04

We had a great time at your cabin. It was even nicer than the pictures show. Everything worked good and we loved the location. Thank You. Jan

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Guest: Larry & Katie
Date of Stay: 08/09/04 Review Submitted: 08/08/04

Your cabin is beautiful and our family had a great time staying ther and seeing all the sites. We have over 1000 pictures to review our time spent at Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer St. Park (especially the Needles Highway), Spearfish Canyon, Passion Play, Homestake Mine and even several shootouts in Deadwood during the "Days of '76". It was wonderful!

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Guest: Julie & Russ
Date of Stay: 08/02/04 Review Submitted: 08/01/04

We had the best time on our honeymoon. Your house made us feel right at home. We are looking forward to the next time we are able to travel that way again! Thank You.

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Guest: Jean
Date of Stay: 08/21/03 Review Submitted: 08/20/03

What a wonderful place to stay! We could have spent four days there and not gone anywhere.

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