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Cozy little Black Hills gem on the prairie !

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Terrace/patio
Bathroom
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cozy little Black Hills gem on the prairie !

Looking for a quiet place? Here it is! This little, beautifully decorated apartment will inspire you to breathe deeply of the country air and relax! This one bedroom plus Queen hide a bed, 3/4 bath is ready and waiting just for you! Washer and dryer on site as well as kitchen! WiFi, TV and electric fireplace round out this little gem! Fenced private backyard with pergola and patio furniture to enjoy each sunrise and sunset! Whether you want to lay low or explore the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota- this is the place to stay and recharge! Owners live near by.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children may not be left alone at any time.
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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
As the name suggests, this is on the prairie of SD! Always be aware of your surroundings! We share the land with the creatures that live here!
No smoking on the premises. We are having an extremely dry year PLEASE no smoking or any open flames in around or near the property grounds!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3758588vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Piedmont

Located in Piedmont, this apartment is in a rural area. Memorial Park East and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Watiki Water Park and Dahl Arts Center. Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing and Museum of Geology are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Piedmont, SD

What's nearby

  • Petrified Forest of the Black Hills - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Rushmore Mall - 20 min drive - 39.3 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 21 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Main Street Square - 23 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 24 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Somewhere Out In The Country - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sturgis Hideout - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bulley's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mad Mary's Steakhouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪NAHA - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy little Black Hills gem on the prairie ! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cozy little Black Hills gem on the prairie !?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy little Black Hills gem on the prairie !?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy little Black Hills gem on the prairie !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy little Black Hills gem on the prairie ! located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Petrified Forest of the Black Hills and within 12 miles (20 km) of Rushmore Mall and Memorial Park East. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and The Monument Civic Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with friendly owners. Thank you for a great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Chelsi- Thanks so much for the kind review! It was great to have you stay here at the Little Gem! Please come back if you’re ever in the area!!! Blessings, Brian & Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

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

Great stay!!

We loved our stay, the hosts were so kind, the property was cozy, and the backyard was great for kids! The neighborhood was even lovely as we enjoyed evening walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Hi Morgan! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a nice review! It was just wonderful to meet you, Erica and Marick! Please come back and visit sometime! God bless you all! Brian and Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley Z.

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

Great place

Everything was as advertised. We enjoyed our stay and loved the decorations and overall feel of the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Bradley- Thanks for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad you came and had a good experience! If you’re ever back this way, please come see us! Blessings, Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra w.

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

Cozy and peaceful

Our stay was excellent and the host we’re absolutely amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2024
Thanks so much for this review! Please come back and see us anytime you are in the area! Blessings, Brian and Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing get away, this is the place to be. Place is clean and the owners are there for anything you may need . They are very welcoming !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Fantastic Hosts!

We had the best time staying at the little gem on the prairie, the hosts were delightful, the scenery was amazing and the outdoor area was very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Jessica- Thanks so much for this kind review!! It was wonderful to meet you and your family! Please come back and see us if you are ever in our area again! Blessings, Brian and Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela h.

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

Perfect

Wonderful hosts and location, from arrival to departure was excellent stay!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Hi Angela! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a nice review! We really enjoyed having you here! Please come back sometime! Blessings, Brian and Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayla J.

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

Great getaway

Just darling with thoughtful touches making it feel like home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, cozy, and inviting stay. Enjoyed the crisp fall .orning under the pergola watching the sunrise. Lesa was fantastic to work with. Defintly will look into a longer stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2025
Kyle- Thanks for the wonderful review! Please come back and visit! The pergola and sunrises will be here for you! Blessings and thanks again! Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Quiet place on the prairie!

Great place to stay while exploring the Black Hills! It is a central place for all of the activities that we did while visiting Rapid City. Host and hostess were attentive and friendly!! Would highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Hi Janet! Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review of The Gem! You always have a home away from home here on the prairie! Blessings and safe travels! Brian & Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica D.

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

Great stay for an overnight stop to Mount Rushmore

The place was cute and Lesa offered so many little extras if we had forgotten anything important. It was clean and cozy. We loved the fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2024
Thanks so much for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tyscheck

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

Quiet and cozy spot for the night

Quiet, comfortable and clean stay for the night. Host was friendly and helpful. Nice location. We saw lots of deer at sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review of The Little Gem! We hope that you will come back and stay with us if you are ever in the area again! Blessings, Brian and Lesa Klein
Verified

8/10 Good

Kurtis K.

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

Wonderful stay

Nice little guest house on the prairie about 15 minutes from town. Fenced in yard kept the kids confined. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2024
Thank you!😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Highly recommend

Lovely one bedroom addition with all of the amenities that you need. Our hosts were very hospitable and even warned when a severe thunderstorm was nearby. The deck area and its view were so beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vickie g.

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

Sturgis get away

Great place for us. The place was private and location was just a short drive to many parks and sights. We would recommend this place if you like to stay were it is quite and not in all the action during Sturgis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thanks for taking the time to review The Little Gem! It was great to have you here! Please come back and see us if you’re ever in the area! Blessings, Brian and Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa r.

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

Relaxing

Really cute place that is off the beaten path. We got to spend some time in the little yard and it was so peaceful, listening to the birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Beautiful Area

Perfect out of the way place for two! Gorgeous view, deer frolicking, lovely sunsets. Super clean. So quiet and peaceful. Great hosts. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2024
Thanks so much! We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise G.

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

Hospitality plus

Very helpful and available. Kitchen well appropriated. Water in fridge snacks in room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri P.

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

Badlands Visit

Property was in a quiet rural neighborhood and was the perfect place to stay for the two of us. Weather was chilly so we didn’t get to sit out in beautiful gazebo area. Perfect location to visit many parks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2024
Thanks so much for this review! If you are ever back in our area, please visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

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

Family and football

We were in town to visit our daughter and her family. Two grandsons, two football games each… This property was absolutely wonderful. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating. 5 stars are not nearly enough!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2024
Carla, Ron and Josie- Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review of The Little Gem! We hope you will stay with us again! Blessings, Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Amazing place to stay

The property is outside of Rapid City but close enough to all the major attractions. The owners are really friendly. I give it a 10 out of 10. Seen deer out in the fields behind the house every morning and evening. Super quiet and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Richard- Thank you so much for this kind review! It was wonderful to meet you and your beautiful family! Please come back and see us if you are ever back in our area! Blessings, Brian and Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia h.

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

Hidden treasure-close to everything

It was better than expected! Our host thought of all the extras and went out of the way to make sure our stay was perfect. Cozy, warm & inviting.Beautiful inside with a lovely outdoor space as well. We were within 30-60 minutes to all attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Hello Patricia and Mark! Thanks for taking the time to write such a glowing review of the Little Gem! It was wonderful to meet you! Please keep us in mind if you are ever in the area! Blessings and safe travels! Brian and Lesa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

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

Perfect little spot

Our stay at the little Gem on the Prairie was the perfect spot as we were in peadmont for a wedding. Our infant's pack and play fit perfectly in the bedroom with us, and the washer and dryer were great as he needed some clothes washed during our stay. . the patio looks amazing for enjoying, and it was a nice private area to stay. We hope to stay again in the future! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2024
Hi Leah- Thanks so much for taking the time to send such a kind review of The Gem! We hope you’ll come back and see us again! Blessings, Brian & Lesa Klein
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabby C.

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

Cozy and Comfortable!

We stayed here as a jumping off point for hiking and sightseeing, and it was a perfect little rest spot, about an hour from Rushmore/Custer as well as the Badlands. Everything was perfectly clean and little thoughtful touches like extra toiletries made it even better. There’s definitely privacy, but we were not expecting to be quite so close to several other houses based on the listing. Overall, would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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