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Set against mountain views, this cabin features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 5 guests. It includes a hot tub and a separate living room. Enjoy outdoor areas with a deck, patio, and balcony while engaging in nearby activities like mountain biking and game walks. Explore attractions such as the Petrified Forest of the Black Hills and Fountain Springs Golf Course.
Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Balcony
Explore the area
Black Hawk, SD
Rushmore Mall
Place, Rushmore Mall
16 min drive
The Monument Civic Center
Place, The Monument Civic Center
17 min drive
Watiki Water Park
Place, Watiki Water Park
20 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
31 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1 - Loft
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 - main floor
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence
The Chalet on High Meadows is an artistically designed European-styled Chalet nestled in a high meadow of the Black Hills in western South Dakota. This vacation rental chalet graces a peaceful meadow and overlooks the Black Hills National Forest and is approximately 10 miles NW of Rapid City. It is conveniently positioned to the west of I-90 between Rapid City and Sturgis, SD on a well maintained county road. The easy access allows visitors to enjoy top events and attractions yet experience the quiet of the natural setting.
Enjoy the openness of the floor plan, the closeness to nature and the simple beauty that surrounds The Chalet. Features include: One full bathroom on the main floor, fully-equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, two bedroom areas with queen-sized beds (one queen bed and a single bed upstairs in the loft; and, one queen bed downstairs near bathroom) as well as a sofa sleeper, all comfortably appointed beneath a lofted, knotty pine cathedral ceiling. Outdoors features include: Gas grill, private tennis court, gazebo, deck.
Activities include: tennis, pickle ball, bike riding, hiking, birding, forest bathing, fishing in area lakes or streams, skiing at nearby downhill ski resorts or cross-country skiing, golfing, variety of restaurants and various tourist attractions. Come stay at The Chalet and play tennis or pickle ball on The Chalet's private tennis court. August 2022 Pro Track and Tennis, Inc. out of Omaha, NE completely reconditioned the tennis court. The court is designed to meet the International Tennis Federation (ITF) tennis' global governing body specifications.
To continue as hosts on the VRBO platform, we are following the VRBO Host standards: 1) Contactless Check-in/Check-out: we allow you to check-in and check-out without any personal contact with us. We will text or call you with specific instructions; 2) Shoes must be taken off at the door and not worn inside. 3) Light Housekeeping: we will leave cleaning supplies in the bathroom and kitchen for you to use as per VRBO specifications. Guests are to provide some light housekeeping prior to checking out as per VRBO guidelines. We will leave a copy of the guidelines for you in the house book. We ask guests to leave The Chalet clean and tidy. 4) Buffers: we are attempting to leave a 1-3 day buffer between each set of guests checking in at The Chalet. 5) Hot Tub: we are happy to provide the hot tub to our guests. Please contact us if you wish to use the hot tub. Any public health and safety conditions that change due to unforeseen events, then, we will follow CDC guidelines. 6) Extra attention to cleanliness.
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Shoes off at door; Follow House Rules in Rental Agreement/House Book. VRBO Cleaning Protocols. No outdoor fires; are in Black Hills Nat'l Forest.
No firearms, atvs, OHVs, or dirt bikes.
During the Sturgis Rally, the extra Guest fee charged per night for each guest beyond the first two guests is $50 per night for each extra Guest.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 606464vb
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
Note from host: $300 special event fee for over 6 people present
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Blackhawk
Located in Blackhawk, this cabin is in the mountains. Petrified Forest of the Black Hills and Dinosaur Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Storybook Island and Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Summit Arena at The Monument or Dakota Fields Sports Complex. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
The Monument Civic Center - 17 min drive - 23.1 km
Main Street Square - 19 min drive - 25.2 km
Watiki Water Park - 20 min drive - 28.5 km
Dinosaur Park - 20 min drive - 25.2 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
J.R.'s Rhodehouse BBQ PIT - 12 min drive
Fancy Coffee - 8 min drive
The Coffee Brewtique - 11 min drive
Brunchies - 11 min drive
Godfathers Pizza Express - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence ?
As of 26 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence on 8 May 2027 start from £447, 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 The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Petrified Forest of the Black Hills, US Phs Indian Hospital and Dinosaur Park. Storybook Island and Summit Arena at The Monument are also within 12 miles (20 km).
About the host
Hosted by BJ Flanders-Paterson and Colin Paterson
Your hosts, Becci Flanders-Paterson and Colin Paterson are both geologists by degree and naturalists by interest. Becci was born on a US 82nd Airborne Army Base in Germany and grew up near the family's generational farm in Iowa. Colin is a native of New Zealand and has practiced geology on six continents. Both have lived in the Black Hills since the early 1980's.
Why they chose this property
The Chalet is a place you come to if you wish to 'listen to the quiet'. It is a dream come true and is a very special place for our entire family - it has been a labor of love from day one. We hope you enjoy the comfort and the peacefulness The Chalet has to offer! All towels, linens, etc. are supplied.
What makes this property unique
The private tennis court / pickleball court allows visitors to practice and play to your heart's desire in a natural setting. Bring your Pickle Ball racquets as Pickle Ball lines have just been added to the tennis court! Within hiking distance is Botany Canyon -- an exceptional way to spend a day. Botany Canyon is truly one of the most unique ecologically-sensitive areas in the Black Hills.
Languages:
English
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