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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Rapid City, SD

Place, Chapel in the Hills
Place, The Monument Civic Center
‪10 min drive‬
Place, Monument Health
‪10 min drive‬
Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
‪27 min drive‬

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: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Age recommendation for sleeping loft is 8 years

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

Dogs only

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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What's nearby

Dinosaur Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Black Hills Caverns - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
Main Street Square - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
The Monument Civic Center - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
Monument Health - 10 min drive - 7.8 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
‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬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.

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.

9.8

Exceptional

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

10/10 Excellent

rachel d.

4 Aug, 2025

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

Shannon T.

3 Oct, 2025

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

Andrea D.

23 Sept, 2025

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

Jacqueline L.

1 Oct, 2025

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

Bianca F.

4 Jul, 2025

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.

19 Sept, 2025

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

Catie R.

4 Aug, 2025

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

Matt G.

14 Aug, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Julie S.

20 Sept, 2025

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

Erin B.

4 Jul, 2025

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

a w.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Thedora R.

14 Jul, 2025

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

Richard K.

25 Jun, 2025

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

June Visit

Great place. Very clean and well equipped. It is a small 2BR home - not a 5-star hotel. It was a very nice stay and the owners were very responsive. Loved the ice cream truck down the street (opens at 1:00), and the short hike to the ridge top and large cross above the church - great view of the lake. Also, the walk along the lake was perfect for my early-morning walks.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

william e.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Hills gold

This place is truly a treasure!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea V.

5 Jul, 2025

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

Great location!

We loved our stay!! The location was amazing, so many people walking and biking on the near paths, we walked our dogs down to the lake / river for some exploring and they loved it. We particularly loved being right in the middle of both Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks as that was one of our main reasons for visiting South Dakota. It was also very quick and easy to get to food and stores as needed. The house itself was comfortable and had everything we needed. Despite being right off the road with a lot of foot traffic too even being in the backyard felt very quiet and private (even in 4th of July!!). I would stay again and absolutely recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

20 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

7 Jun, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Fonda K.

30 Mar, 2023

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

Mike H.

17 Jan, 2023

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

Janet S.

2 Sept, 2025

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

The location is central and perfect to all directions of sites to see, making it 30 minutes to an hour any direction, including the airport. It’s close to all amenities in Rapid City. The cabin has had a lot of renovating, yet keeping the cute nostalgic look. Pros would include a lovely front yard view, in-house washer/dryer, microwave, refrigerator, oven, coffeemaker, A/C in one bedroom and kitchen area, TV, BBQ with a small lovely patio with furniture, fenced in grass area for dogs. Cons would include no A/C in the second bedroom, creaking floor in the bathroom, and a shortage of outlets throughout the cabin. (Needed for charging purposes) We enjoyed our 10 day stay, walking along Canyon Lake and enjoying our ice cream in the evenings. It was in the 90 temps during our visit. Warmer than expected but pleasant in the evenings.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

22 Jun, 2023

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

Central Location

It was a great, central location to the Badlands, Mt Rushmore and other "tourist" sites in the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

13 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

10 Aug, 2022

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

Stacy W.

20 Jun, 2023

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

Very comfortable accommodations

Loved this little cabin! Fenced yard was perfect for our little furries!! Great location! Would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

nanette L., O Brien, United States

23 Sept, 2022

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

Lake cabin near natures play ground

Quaint cottage within easy driving distance to National Parks, Monuments, and State parks We had blast. Great places to hike with dogs at nearby nature trail and park. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chad and Tara Carlson

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.