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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 detail
Terrace/patio
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Rushmore Lions Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canyon Lake Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪25 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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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 w/ pet fee
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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

Property # 1298385vb
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

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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking.
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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 - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Meadowood Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬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 9 May, 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 12 May, 2026 start from S$350, 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable atmosphere, good value, overall a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2026
Hi Ellen. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back at any time! Safe travels home. Chad and Tara.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was exactly what it said to n the write up. It was great for us and our Dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome back anytime! God bless and Safe travels! Chad and Tara
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice backyard for pets. Fireplace was good for heating the living area. Home was very clean. Good communication with hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for us! Warm and cozy, very clean and ready for us to step in and enjoy. I had read about the fishing, so I brought along my fly rod, and was very pleasantly surprised to find the location is walking distance to a nice trout creek and a lake! If spring break was two weeks, we would have stayed longer! We’ll return someday, hopefully sooner than later. Oh, almost forgot to mention, it’s doggy friendly and has a fenced yard! It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2026
Hi Will. We’re so glad that you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime! Safe travels and God bless! Chad and Tara.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2025
Denita. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back at any time. Safe travels and God bless. Chad and Tara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Hi Rachel. We’re so glad that you enjoyed your stay, please come back anytime you want to visit the Hills! Safe travels!Chad and Tara.
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our visit to your cabin. It was convenient to all the areas we wanted to see. The cabin was very clean.We appreciate the opportunity to see South Dakota!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay Matt! You are always welcome back anytime! Chad and Tara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2025
Hi Bianca. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back anytime. Chad and Tara.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Catie. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime! Safe travels and God bless! Chad and Tara.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
Kathy. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome back at any time. Safe travels and God bless! Chad and Tara.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2025
Hi Andrea. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back anytime! Safe travels and God bless! Chad and Tara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
Vicki. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please know you are welcome back anytime. Safe travels and God bless! Chad and Tara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thanks Lauren! It was great to have you and please come back anytime!!! Chad and Tara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2025
Hi Shannon! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back at any time. Safe travels and God bless! Chad and Tara.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2025
Jackie. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome back at any time! Safe travels and God bless.! Chad and Tara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
Wonderful Dale! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back any time and safe travels home! God bless! Chad and Tara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2023
Mike. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back anytime. Take care and God bless! Chad and Tara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

Great place to stay!

Awesome rental! Convenient and close to most things.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Anthony and family! Thank you so much for staying. You were great renters and we hope to have you stay again. Keep us in mind as we discount return stays! Take care and a God bless! Chad and Tara
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean A.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2020
Thank you Dean. Thrilled to hear it worked well. Always happy to provide our returning guests with discounted rates. Look us up the next time you’re in the Black Hills. Thank you again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2022
Sheila. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back and visit anytime. Take care!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back anytime as we love to discount Repeat Guests. Safe travels!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2022
Thanks Tamera! Safe travels and God bless! Come back anytime! Chad and Tara

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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