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Gateway to the Black Hills

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Private kitchen
Living area
Outdoor dining
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Canyon Lake Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rushmore Lions Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gateway to the Black Hills

Great location, minutes away from parks & the bike path. Easy access to downtown Rapid City & the Black Hills. Located in a nice neighborhood. Very up to date kitchen & nice deck for eating outdoors with a Blackstone griddle. Large basement living room. Accommodates 6 with beds. 3 bedrooms (cal king, king, and queen) and 4th bed located in living area upstairs (queen murphy bed). All bedrooms equipped with 40in smart tvs, luggage racks, closets/hangers, side tables.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please note the driveway is quite steep when walking up. If your vehicle doesn't have high clearance, we recommend parking on the street.
Home is not childproof, children need to be supervised. The deck railing has a gap on the bottom. Children under 18 are not left without an adult.
Very safe neighborhood, to be respectful to the neighboring homes please follow the quiet hour (10pm-7am) guidance.

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

About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Rapid City is home to this vacation home. Dinosaur Park and Museum of the American Bison are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Watiki Water Park and Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center. Storybook Island and Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Canyon Lake Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rushmore Lions Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Braeburn Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 16 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to the Black Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway to the Black Hills?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway to the Black Hills on May 5, 2026 start from $369, 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 Gateway to the Black Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway to the Black Hills?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gateway to the Black Hills located?

Situated in Rapid City, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Canyon Lake Park and Rushmore Lions Park. Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center and Braeburn Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Fun in South Dakota

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, modern and spacious and located in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Great location

The house was just what our family needed. Perfect location for us to make day trips to the various parks and attractions. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mari B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So enjoyed our time at this home with an amazing view of the area. We enjoyed a family meal in the beautiful great room, played games in the cozy family room, and had an excellent few nights of sleep in the cozy and comfy beds. Skip the hotel room and choose this property!! Also—the host was attentive to our every request—that made this stay one of our best in the Rapid City area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous vacation. The property was perfect. The house had everything we needed and more. I would definitely stay here again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would recommend the home. Had everything you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for seeing everything in the Blackhills. We went to all 5 national park sites in the area. Owner is fantastic and provides great communication. Beds are large and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brittany R.

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

Very comfy!

The house was fully stocked with everything we needed! The beds were comfy! Very easy to communicate with the friendly owners! Large grill to cook on. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelli K.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jenny o.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kaelyn Kenner

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