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PET-FRIENDLY / COZY / DOWNTOWN RAPID

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Property grounds
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Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Dinosaur Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Street Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Common area 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PET-FRIENDLY / COZY / DOWNTOWN RAPID

Built in 1947 and located in Central Rapid City, this home has a Hygge charm that will make it perfect for your stay in the Black Hills. This house became a pandemic project in 2020, but now, most of my year is spent traveling or on the East side of South Dakota. My mission is for this home to give the gift of "hygge" to other travelers like me :)

The house is on the main road that takes you up to Mt. Rushmore, Keystone, Custer, and Crazy Horse - and I have great local tips to take you off the tourist-beaten path in my guest book! Conveniently located next to corner pantry, Walgreens, Scooters, and other shops within short walking distance.

Downtown is a 5-minute drive away. Mount Rushmore is approximately a 20-minute drive from the house and other tourist attractions in the hills nearby. The house accommodates several cars in the back driveway, or a large vehicle w/ trailer.

Two queen bedrooms & one bathroom w/ tub and shower. The living room has a couch if you have 5 guests. Backyard with patio (grill & charcoal provided) and front yard with porch swing to enjoy the warm summer months. A full kitchen with essential cooking items and modern appliances to enjoy, plus a washer & dryer for complimentary guest use.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 5 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Allowed outside on back patio and front porch.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2148500vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Museum of the American Bison and Art Alley are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Berlin Wall Exhibit and Black Hills Caverns. Watiki Water Park and Dahl Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Art Alley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Main Street Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪crEATe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PET-FRIENDLY / COZY / DOWNTOWN RAPID pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at PET-FRIENDLY / COZY / DOWNTOWN RAPID?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PET-FRIENDLY / COZY / DOWNTOWN RAPID on 29 Aug 2026 start from £165, 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 at PET-FRIENDLY / COZY / DOWNTOWN RAPID?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at PET-FRIENDLY / COZY / DOWNTOWN RAPID?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PET-FRIENDLY / COZY / DOWNTOWN RAPID?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PET-FRIENDLY / COZY / DOWNTOWN RAPID located?

Located in the heart of Rapid City, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Monument Health, Dahl Arts Center and Museum of the American Bison. Dinosaur Park and Art Alley are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy with all kinds of additions to make the stay feel like home. Owner was responsive and helpful every time I reached out. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to stop for the night on a road trip. Quiet, comfortable and exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very pet friendly, even left poop bags and doggy treats. The beds were supef comfortable. It was exactly what we needed for our 10 day stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive. The house was well stocked. It was perfect for what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location excellent overall condition on the property. Floors were a bit dirty, but nothing bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timoth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, cute, cozy home. Emma the owner is a sweet person to work with. This is our second time staying here and we will be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for us for the night. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Hills vacation

It was very convenient to everything we came to see.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

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

Stay in rapid city

Emma had a great property for our stay! Very continently located near lots of sight seeing locations. She had great communication and even left us some recommendations which was very helpful! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

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

Cute and convenient

This was a great place for a 2-week stay in Rapid City. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. Plus it was conveniently located near everything we wanted to do! Would stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2023
Thanks Stacy! Would gladly host you again so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coralee L.

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

Cute house perfect for our adventures

The property was neat and clean. We were able to visit the local attractions and then return for a nice evening visiting with each other. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Very cute and cozy

The house was so cute and cozy. Had everything we needed for our family. Great location to the attractions like Mt Rushmore and crazy horse. Super responsive owner. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Great stay

Our impression was it was clean all amenties needed to stay and a quiet neighborhood. We saw Badlands, Custer Park, Mt. Rushmore, Sturgis, Deadwood, Stearfish and much more. A lot to do and see. If you like Chinese, we ate at Golden Phoenix, which was great!!! Emma was great in her responses to us!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddie W.

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

review

Emma was a wonderful host and the house was even better than we expected!! we had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Great house for Rapid City area

A very cute, well maintained house in a great location. Very close to downtown, and quick access out to Rushmore, Keystone, Custer, the airport, anywhere you want to be. Very comfortable beds. The living room is great and a big kitchen. I cannot recommend this highly enough. This was our first VRBO experience and was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

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

Loved it!

The inside of the house was so comfy and bright and clean! The beds were high which was fine with us. We loved having a fenced in front yard for the dog. The location was perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine W.

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

Cozy home

We stayed for an overnight while headed west. Cozy, clean home. Unfortunately, we were woken up at night by noise from people on the casino parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy D.

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

Nice little house! Great yard!

This house met our needs perfectly. Very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Comfy beds, plenty of towels. I really appreciated the little things like nice Kleenex, toilet tissue, dish soap, paper towels, laundry detergent etc.. We loved having the front yard for our dog to play. Excellent stay and we highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful house (clean & pretty) but I have to give it four stars instead of five because it was impossible to adjust the temperature so I was hot all night. To be fair, I didn’t reach out to the host because it was late at night by the time we were going to bed. The next morning she said she could control it with her phone. So, I’d stay here again but would make sure I figured that out before bedtime.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Central to all activities

This cute house of Emma's was perfect for our Black Hills getaway. We had everything we needed. The house is decorated cute and is central to everythi g in the Black Hills area. So convenient to have the little fenced in yard to let our dog out to play. Communication was fast and easy. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice place to stay.

Owner should communicate with renters letting them know in advance when they will receive instruction on how to get in the day of arrival. Previous renters didn't clean up after dogs and yard was full of trash. Thermostat was difficult to operate. Overall nice place to stay and would recommend to others wanting to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Affordable+Location=Us

This little house was just fine for our family of 4. The 2 bedrooms had Queen sizes beds. The bathroom was adequate. I told Emma she needs new pots and pans and should consider new coffee cups too. The WiFi was glitching and Emma fixed it asap. We enjoyed our stay. The house is near everything and really affordable. The neighborhood is sketchy, but we locked the all the doors and everything was fine. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hunter L.

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

Cute place, questionable location

The house was very cute and they did a good job sprucing up the house for the condition it was in. The house is on the backside of a gas station but there’s a good concrete wall that you don’t see it. The neighborhood isn’t the most comfortable and you need to keep an eye on the neighbors dog as it was consistently barking and on the edge of jumping the fence. Although the security of the location is questionable, it is close to many attractions in rapid city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Rapid City

The house was not ready when we arrived. No bed linens until I washed them, they were in the washer. After driving 9 hours I had to do laundry and make beds. Owner kept adjusting the thermostat, when we left for the day and came back she had turned it up remotely, so we came back to a hot house. The fenced in front yard was not accessible due to new sidewalks being put in, lots of construction noise and city workers working on putting the fence back up. Young man showed up to mow and weed eat back yard, he only did half and left. 5-6 packages were delivered that we had to bring in and find room for. Amazon delivery’s always get the dogs wound up…the deliveries should have been sent to owners home so she could deal with them. Overall I felt like it was a “working” vacation. The home was very nice and conveniently located and had many extras such as bubble baths, soaking salts, coffee, laundry soap…. We managed but would have rather not been disturbed with daily deliveries, laundry, front yard construction, mowing, and temperature control.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Emma Bennett

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This is the perfect space for your getaway to the Black Hills/Rapid City.

My personal favorite outdoor summer activities around the area include hiking, paddle boarding, horseback riding, jet skiing, and trail running. Pactola, Custer, Sheridan Lake are a must! Sturgis of course in August and local towns host street dances and concerts weekly!

During the winter months, I enjoy more indoor/outdoor activities here like dining downtown rapid, snowmobiling, wine, and beer tasting, ice skating, and shopping local. Historic Deadwood is a must, visit Chubby Chipmunk chocolates for some of the best truffles (and if you can't make them up to Deadwood you'll find them at the Alex Johnson!)

Why they chose this property

hyg·ge (n) a feeling of wellness and contentment, brought by coziness and comfortable conviviality.

This house became my COVID project in 2020, but now, most of my year is spent traveling. The mission has shifted for this house to gift the feeling of "hygge" to other travelers like me :)
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Pets are "hygge" - as long as you pick up after them! Fenced front yard and a huge backyard to enjoy. Private driveway & parking space up to 4 cars, and parking lots nearby.

CLEAN | PET-FRIENDLY | COZY

What makes this property unique

I bought the house this year and still working on finishing it up. It was built in 1947 and has a homey charm that will make it perfect for your stay in the Black Hills. Dogs welcome if potty trained!

Conveniently located next to corner pantry, Walgreens, Starbucks, and other shops within walking distance. Downtown is a 5-minute drive away. Mount Rushmore is approximately a 20-minute drive from the house and other tourist attractions in the hills nearby. The house is 5 minutes from Downtown RC and right on the road that takes you up to Mt. Rushmore, and I have great local tips to take you off the tourist-beaten path!

Two bedrooms - one with a king bed, one with a queen. The living room has a couch, that unfortunately does not pull out, but will fit a person. There is also a double air mattress, and a single trundle bed so there are many options to sleep.

ONE BATHROOM - with tub and shower, toilet, medicine cabinet, etc. It is an old house - so the bathroom is very small but has all your essentials. Just something to be wary of if your group is larger than 3-4 people.

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