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The Cottonwood Farmhouse

Vacation home in Rapid City with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 141 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Canyon Lake Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rushmore Lions Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Storybook Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

+6
5 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cottonwood Farmhouse

This family-friendly craftsman is the original farmhouse on this side of town. It is just a short walk from the bike path and Canyon Lake Park. The home has the charm of a 100-year old house with modern amenities throughout. Ample space for outdoor dining with a BBQ, a lush lawn, a hot tub, and a sandbox for the kids. The kitchen has a wine fridge and everything you need to get cooking. In the basement is a flatscreen television with leather recliners. We would love to host you and your family! The house is well located along the bike path and just a short walk to Canyon Lake Park, which has numerous events all summer, including Family Food Truck Night every Tuesday. You are a few minutes drive from all of Rapid City’s shopping, breweries, and coffee shops. The home is central to everything the Black Hills has to offer. 25 minutes to Mount Rushmore. 35 minutes to Sheridan Lake. 45 minutes to Sylvan Lake and the Custer game loop. We can also provide access to our two car garage upon request. Guests can access the entire property. We respond promptly to guest inquiries. Access to the property is done remotely through a coded key box.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Rapid City is home to this vacation home. Canyon Lake Park and Rushmore Lions Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Watiki Water Park and Storybook Island. Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center and Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing are also worth visiting.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Canyon Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rushmore Lions Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sioux San Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Storybook Island - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottonwood Farmhouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottonwood Farmhouse?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottonwood Farmhouse on Jan 20, 2026 start from $472.85, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottonwood Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottonwood Farmhouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottonwood Farmhouse located?

Situated in Rapid City, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Canyon Lake Park, Rushmore Lions Park, and Storybook Island. US Phs Indian Hospital and Sioux San Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Morgan was very easy to work with and the property was exactly as described. Our family enjoyed our time together so much. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

Family remembrance

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew y.

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

Great place to in Rapid City

Great location that has you close to all the things you would want to do with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Charming older home.

Our family enjoyed staying here very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bishal G.

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

Great location

Great location near to Mt Rushmore,Bear Country Custer state park.House was beautiful and host was great and quick response to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

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

Would stay again

Property and location worked out great for us. Property manager was accessible and promptly helpful when needed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Farmhouse

The house was absolutely amazing. I loved the old world charm the house had. We had zero complaints for the entire 7 day stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleen H.

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

Great place for large family

Our entire family took a vacation together in August. The house slept everyone comfortably. The kitchen was well stocked with anything you would need. The house was clean. The host was available if we had any questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Blackhills Trip

This was a nice home, with many amenities. It was super nice having the fenced in back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie K.

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

Rapid City Rapport

Wonderful stay with extended family on our recent vacation. Neighborhood was peaceful though a little more crowded than we expected. Great location, convenient to nearby parks and all the Rapid City tourist sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Haley B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cute, big,

This house is very old, but very nice. Good updates, super cute, lots of space. Quiet friendly neighborhood. Short drive to Main Street, where we ate Murphy’s and Firehouse, both great!Unfortunately the beds were not very comfortable and no king bed. The pictures make the back yard look huge, it’s not but is plenty big! our girls loved the swings and sand box, tho no sand toys to be found. There was no carbon monoxide detector either. .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Family Reunion

It worked out very well. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Annual Black Hills Getaway

The property has a great location. It is in the center of all the amenities in Rapid City yet quick and easy access to all the other activities the Black Hills has to offer. The home is very clean. The fence and backyard was great for our dogs. The owner had great communication. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gabrielle H.

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

Family Trip

Location was great for our needs, easy to access Rushmore, Custer etc. Neighborhood looked not the best in regards to upkeeps and vehicles on the street but had zero issues, was quiet and next door neighbor was kind when we had to retrieve a ball that went over the fence. Great communication with owner, had a couple issues that were resolved quickly. Quirky old house, very well decorated, hot tub, sand box and play ground were highlights for our crew. Plenty of space for our extended family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Great stay at the Farmhouse in Rapid City

Our family stayed a few nights at the farmhouse and had a great time. The location was close to everything and very convenient. There was plenty of room for the 6 adult members of our family and we were all comfortable. If you're looking for a home base to explore the area you couldn't go wrong here. We got the impression that this was early in the usage of the property for rentals, as usually there are common items stocked like sugar, creamer, syrup, etc that previous guests leave for the next ones. We had to shop for a few standard items, and left some of the next folks. Not a show stopper by any means however.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Renee G.

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

Farmhouse

This is an old house which is very quaint with old wooden creaky floors. It has been redone but it’s in a neighborhood that is less than desirable. We had issues with the hot water coming and going but the property owner/manager was very attentive and willing to help. He ended up refunding part of our money which we appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Solveig P.

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

Older home in great location

We enjoyed our stay at the farmhouse. Fantastic location with access to parks and bike path. Neighborhood a bit run down but no issues what so ever! House was a good fit for us but would be a bit cramped using all 14 beds. One bed is a double bunk bed… so 4 people, and has a weight limit. We were fine but would be crowded if needed for adults. Kitchen fairly well stocked but cookware old and should be replaced. Outside was lovely for the kids and they enjoyed the sand box and swings. Front porch and deck nice to sit and enjoy but need some upkeep… we had a few that got slivers as wood is quite worn. I feel the cost was a bit high for the condition of the house but we would stay again. House was clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelsi W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

We were really looking forward to staying at the property and enjoying the hot tub. Upon arrival the door was unlocked, trash cans were half full, used dishes were in the dishwasher, toenail clippings in trash bins, dirty qtips in upstairs room, crumbs everywhere as well as dog hair. It appeared as if it was never cleaned prior to our arrival. We opened the hot tub and it smelt terrible and filter was black and full. There was a broken chair next to the hot tub and an overwhelming propane smell. Contacted host and they did come and drain hot tub and filled it the next day and refunded some money for inconvenience. The side door doesn’t lock at all which left us feeling very unsafe and weary. The pictures are very outdated that are uploaded on Vrbo. Overall disappointed in the property and do not recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The pictures of this home, on VRBO are beautiful. The idea of an old farmhouse in a central location in Rapid City sounds wonderful, however my family's experience at this home was not the pleasant experience we expected. First of all, the housekeeping and upkeep of the home was lacking. Animal hair covered floors and one upstairs bed in particular, causing us to have to remove the comforter and only use the sheet during our stay. The house lacked a dustpan, so we purchased one to sweep up dog hair. The upstairs bedrooms were unbearably hot and lacked functional outlets, so we couldn't use fans. The upstairs air conditioners had filthy filters and didn't work. Dirty laundry was found under one bed and a sippy cup with sour milk under another. The sliding door, off of the kitchen, had a huge hole in the corner of the screen that allowed flies in when we tried to let cool air into the home. There is no working grill. The hot tub had dirty water in it when we arrived; the host had someone come clear up the water, but it still had debris in the tub. Shortly after we check out, I received a message from the host, saying there was pet urine on the walls of an upstairs bedroom. He stated he was going to have the carpet professionally cleaned and send the invoice to me. Only, we didn't have any pets. The host's security cameras could verify this. If animal urine was present from guests who stayed there before us, this raises even more questions about the cleanliness of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allen G.

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

Central location to attractions

Location was great with close access to attractions and everything needed. Would have been helpful to have an information sheet on the fridge with the Internet password as we did not have good service when we arrived at the home to access the website with the info.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Wonderful Location

Great location, great check in process, nice porch to hangout on and beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice, could be a 5 star with a few improvments.

Nice overall, but a few quirks on small items.. Hot water Heater is lukewarm, also, only 2 trash bags were available for 6 days, Likewise, other supplies like Toilet paper and paper towels were lacking. Microwave cannot heat up more than 2 items at a time. Pots and pans were very beat up. However, House overall is very nice

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P., Grand Bay, AL

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

Country charm in Rapid City💙

Everything about this stay could not have been more perfect! From Booking to help with payment options, Morgan was very responsive. The home is very roomy and very comfortable. We (8 adults) had stayed in a one room cabin in Aladdin for 5 nights so were so appreciative to be able to have so much space and comfort. Very nice location for seeing the Black Hills💙
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

taryn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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