Secluded Lodging in the Heart of the Black Hills

• carlnell and donna jean Griffin

  carlnell and donna jean Griffin

  • Guest deannie
  • Date of stay 09/20/12
  • Review Submitted 03/16/13
  This was such a wonderful vacation home to rent. So close to every place one would want to go an visit. It was so peaceful and private. The property was very well maintained an the owners left you a lone. We will be back and will recommend this property to our friends and family. Thanks Ken & Cory.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful people, great accommodations, and amazing location!

  Wonderful people, great accommodations, and amazing location!

  • Guest Jeannie and Joel
  • Date of stay 07/27/12
  • Review Submitted 08/04/12
  Ken and Cory were wonderfully inviting and were willing to meet any need or want on our vacation. The house was absolutely beautiful with large windows facing in all directions and a spectacular view of the surrounding canyon and creek below. We especially enjoyed the full wrap-around porch with seating outside to enjoy sunsets in the Stratobowl. The kitchen was well-stocked with anything you need to make your stay comfortable. The beds were very comfortable and there was even a cute little loft for the kids! There are a couple of close trails along the creek with a nice swimming hole less than 1/2 mile from the house. Ken and Cory provided us with inflatable kayaks and tubes so that we could enjoy the creek even more. Overall a wonderful place to stay and very affordable for all of the great accommodations!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Loved it!

  Loved it!

  • Guest Fran
  • Date of stay 07/11/12
  • Review Submitted 07/21/12
  Loved the house, loved the location. Ken was so helpful and accommodating. Did not know what to expect since it is surrounded by forests and the drive into the woods for over a mile. What a wonderful suprise when we saw the house and the beautiful set up. We were 2 couples and even though one full bath and one 1/2, it was perfectly set up. Morning coffee on the deck with the stream flowing by, grilling steaks, hiking, Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, Deadwood, etc. Everything you need and homey, comfy and just plain wonderful. Don't forget to hike the easy trail to the overlook above the house (Strato Bowl) and do not miss going to Rushmore twice. Once to view and walk the President's Trail and go back in the evening to see the impressive lighting ceremony when our Veterans are honored. Thank you Ken and Cory

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful inside and out and very complete

  Beautiful inside and out and very complete

  • Guest Wim&Kim
  • Date of stay 09/05/11
  • Review Submitted 09/18/11
  Our party of 3 (no kids) had a very good time. The house is in a beautiful, quiet spot not too far from a lot of attractions in South Dakota like Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Badlands, Custer state park & Deadwood. It offers everything a creative, urban person wants: inspiration aplenty and all the comforts of home. Thanks Ken & Cory for sharing this with us! We really enjoyed our time with you and we will definitely be back!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect Peaceful Vacation Home

  Perfect Peaceful Vacation Home

  • Guest Lesly
  • Date of stay 08/09/11
  • Review Submitted 08/21/11
  Wonderful place for 2 adults, 3 older teens and one 9-yr-old. The teens grabbed the basement room, we had the upstairs. Gorgeous scenery from every window and the wraparound deck, sound of running water from the adjacent creek, just perfect. Ken & Cory are as NICE as can be! We had so much to do with the teens that we weren't able to spend as much time relaxing at the house as I'd like, so I'll definitely be going back! (It would be perfect for a ladies' getaway! Or a guys' for that matter.)

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Family Vacation with four kids

  Family Vacation with four kids

  • Guest Omaha Family
  • Date of stay 07/10/11
  • Review Submitted 08/07/11
  Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! This house was perfect for my wife and I and four kids. All the amenities we needed, and very modern. The AC kept the house cool, and all six of us slept very comfortably. The location was just what we were looking for...private, secluded and extremely picturesque. We felt like we were totally on our own, but with all the comforts of home. The kids absolutely loved the creek/swimming hole...and with Ken providing InnerTubes and a Kayak, it was an amazing and comfortable place to spend the warm afternoons. With Rapid City just a short 10 minute drive away, we had quick access to food and shopping. And with many of the key attractions less than 30 minutes away, we were able to quickly get to all we wanted to do. Ken and Cory are excellent hosts...we will definitely come back again!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• BEAUTIFUL!

  BEAUTIFUL!

  • Guest Sarah
  • Date of stay 07/17/11
  • Review Submitted 07/25/11
  The cabin is beautiful and the location is perfect. It is very secluded, but close to everything. Ken and Cory were wonderful hosts. We had such a good time that our kids didn't want to leave. We will be back!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Experience !

  Wonderful Experience !

  • Guest steve
  • Date of stay 06/24/11
  • Review Submitted 07/08/11
  Great location, beautiful setting, secluded but close to everything. We will be back.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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$160 per night 'winter' rate
$240/night ($1500/week) May 2013 through September 2013
$400/night during Sturgis Rally August 5-11, 2013
$60 cleaning fee
5.5% SD sales tax

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.