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BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.

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Living Space
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom + Sleeping Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom + Laundry

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.

A quaint, clean, updated, 1940s era bungalow-style cabin. Excellent location to call home base for all of your Black Hills adventures. From the Badlands to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, Custer State Park to Sturgis, you can see everything within a 30-45 minute drive. Two-minute walk to Canyon Lake and Rapid Creek where you find fishing, kayaking and paddle boat rentals. Connected to Rapid City’s extensive bike and walking paths that include a nature trail, dog park and canyon lake park. Ten-minute drive to downtown Rapid City. Located in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood, with a fenced back yard. Dog friendly for small fee of $10 per dog. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably, loft available for 1 additional person.

Master bedroom: queen bed
Second bedroom: queen bed, + full mattress in sleeping loft
Small couch with two chairs in living room
Clean, full bathroom
Washer/dryer
Fully stocked kitchen (utensils, pans, etc)
Outdoor space with grill and privacy fence
Off street parking

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Age recommendation for sleeping loft is 8 years
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Quiet hours 10pm-7am Smoking allowed outside only.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is on a lake. Black Hills Caverns and Berlin Wall Exhibit are local landmarks, 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Lions Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Canyon Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Braeburn Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cliffside Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

As of 13 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. on 1 May, 2026 start from S$191, 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 BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Rushmore Lions Park and Canyon Lake Park. Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center and Chapel in the Hills are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 153 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, quaint cabin. Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay! Perfect base camp to visit Custer state park and the Badlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very clean and welcoming. This is the 2nd year in a row I have stayed here for Sturgis and Chad and Tara are great hosts. I highly recommend this property:)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca F.

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

Great location and fantastic stay

The property was clean and cozy, plenty of food options and numerous entertainment opportunities within half hr drive.Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location that worked great for our stay in Rapid City. The weather was perfect and we were able to enjoy walking around the trails and ride bike around the city. Back yard was perfect for the two dogs. Interior of the cabin was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to land after a long drive. The location was perfect. Easy check-in and check out. Having a fenced backyard was a plus. We had all we needed for a comfortable cozy stay and would definitely stay again if we are ever back to the area. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully clean cabin. We enjoyed great weather while visiting so were able to enjoy the outdoor furniture and our dogs loved the fenced in yard. The beds were comfortable and the cabin was very comfortable and well equipped. I would definitely recommend and stay again. The neighborhood was perfect for walking around with the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catie R.

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

Nice place

Perfect for what we needed! Small and quaint but full of everything necessary to make our stay comfortable and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was excellent responding to any questions we had. The cabin was clean and well stocked. Our two dogs loved having a fenced in yard and we loved the covered patio and grill. Location was great, we had dear around us daily and the lake, creek and park were all within walking distance and beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property as described. Clean..cozy any concerns we had were promptly met.Fit our needs perfectly. The suggestions for places to eat were fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for us and our furbabies. They truly loved the fenced back yard and I swear they played out there more than they do in their own backyard. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

The space was extremely clean . Easy to check in . It also had everything we needed !

Would stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Cute cabin and great location. Very clean!

Great spot to use as a base camp for any Black Hills adventure. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location of home is a very nice neighborhood with trails starting right across the street. A short walk down the road leads to Canyon Lake/Creek which was a beautiful area. We loved our time exploring the Black Hills each day, so much to do & so much beauty in the area. We really appreciated bringing our dog with. Chad & Tara are very quick to respond if you need anything. Cabin is cute and worked good for my husband, myself and our dog. Thank you, we appreciated our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

Great place to stay!

Awesome rental! Convenient and close to most things.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Fonda K.

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

Lovely little cabin

Enjoyed staying here. Nice location with access to walking trails and enclosed yard space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Perfect for us

We loved our stay! The location was great! Peaceful, quiet neighborhood. We used it as a base for Badlands, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and Pactola Lake. We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood, the nature preserve, and walking to the Chapel on the Hill. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean A., Venice Fl

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

Nice convenient place to stay

Owner was very helpful and the property was in an area that was great for walking our pet. We especially liked the convenience to all the area attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

a w.

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

Simple but comfortable

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

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

Rapid City trip

Enjoyed the stay. It was a great space and loved the fenced yard for the dog. Good location for Visiting the attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thedora R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For us all we needed was a clean, reputable place that accommodated our family of 3 and 2 dogs. It went above and beyond that. The hosts were very attentive and responsive to our needs and questions. The cabin was exactly as we had hoped it to be. We recommend it to any and all who seek a base camp with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Conveniently located cozy place!

Nice home away from home. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

Rapid City house

Fantastic place to serve as a base of operations for the black hills. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tamera W.

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

Nice place

Overall it was a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Fantastic cabin!

Great cabin. Just as we expected bases on the great listing details. Nice location. Host was fantastic woth communication. Would recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chad and Tara Carlson

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We (Chad and Tara) have lived in the Hills most all of our lives. We enjoy the small town atmosphere and friendliness of the people here. We are excited for our guests to come and visit our beautiful Black Hills which we believe are a hidden gem that many people overlook. WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!

Why they chose this property

We have always wanted to own a small vacation rental to welcome people to our beautiful Black Hills, to enjoy the majesty and the beauty that is here. We know that you will enjoy your stay.

What makes this property unique

We love this small bungalow/cabin. It is in a perfect location to see all that the Black Hills has to offer. Everything is within driving distance and it is a perfect home base. We love the quirkiness and character in this cabin. It has original hardwood floors, and wood accents everywhere.

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