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The Cottonwood Farmhouse

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, and a microwave. There is a wooden drying rack and a fruit bowl on the counter.
A staircase with white railings and wooden steps leading to a landing. A small table with a lamp and a wicker chair is placed on the landing.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden floor, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, mugs, and a sign that says "DRINK Coffee".
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer

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)
    ‪25 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

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Rapid City is home to this vacation home. Black Hills National Forest and Canyon Lake Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Watiki Water Park and Storybook Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Summit Arena at The Monument, or consider a night out at Performing Arts Center.
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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
  • Braeburn Park - 2 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
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Meadowood Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬8 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 Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottonwood Farmhouse on Nov 15, 2026 start from $377, 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location of home is great for touring everything. The host was very quick to respond with questions. The lay out is perfect for multiple families meeting up at one location. Very kid friendly for all ages. Home was clean with laundry on site. This is a great place for anyone looking to stay with larger group of people.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming older home.

Our family enjoyed staying here very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2021
Thank you for the opportunity to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family remembrance

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2025
Hey Haley, so glad you enjoyed your time in the Hills, and I am sorry to hear you felt the beds were uncomfortable. We recently purchased new medium firmness beds for the whole home. Some people prefer a firmer or softer bed, so it’s difficult to find the Goldilocks bed for all guests. Nevertheless, we are glad you enjoyed the home and the backyard. We would love to host you again if you ever want to explore the Hills again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2021
Thank you, we loved getting to host your group! And we really appreciate the feedback - we are working to include more of the common food items. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2023
Hey Solveig, very much appreciate your feedback! We are actually scheduled to have the front porch and back deck redone. Glad you enjoyed your stay and time in the Hills!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2024
I am sorry you were dissapointed with your stay. As I mentioned about the hot tub, our usual maintenance man who handles the hot tub was involved in an accident the day you checked in and was unable to swap the water. I stopped by the next day to address the issue. I also refunded you money for the inconvenience. The house also was clean upon your arrival as I walked through it myself. You were rude throughout the stay in your interactions with me and yet never mentioned any issues with cleanliness about the house. The pictures on VRBO were taken and updated this year - literally two months ago. In sum, your review is false and misleading as evidenced by the fact that we do not have a single other review that is below a four-star.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and host! There were bedrooms and bathrooms on all 3 floors with a central kitchen. Nice big back yard with room for the kids to play. I'd definitely recommend this for families with kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2021
Hey Bill, appreciate the feedback! We will certainly speak with our house keepers to make sure there are enough washer pods, trash bags, etc. Glad you otherwise enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2021
Thank you, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
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