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Cozy Apartment Minutes from Downtown

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Back Patio and Yard.
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Studio Area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Main Street Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Cozy Apartment Minutes from Downtown

This is Josh and Christie's basement apartment. There is a separate entrance that you have entirely to yourself. We are just a 5-min. walk from downtown so you can easily walk to dinner, tour downtown, and check out everything the city has to offer. Sitting high above Mt Rushmore Road, light from 3 windows makes you feel above ground. Our back patio is nice for relaxing and our location can't be beaten.
Are we booked? Check out our upstairs space "Modern Meets Classic minutes from Downtown."

The space
Our little home is small but cozy and cute. Our studio is perfect for your stay. With free wifi, AppleTV, and a central location, it’s a great place to call home while you’re in the Black Hills. Get out and explore, relax and watch some TV, or enjoy grilling and laying on the hammock in the backyard.

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Guest access
Access to the house is the alley in the rear. Parking is limited but you have your own space. Head out to the front of the house to follow the sidewalk and walk downtown.

Other things to note
Parking is free and available but limited to 1 space (possible 2 on special request).

We use an August Lock for check-in. Once a booking is confirmed, it will auto-generate an email to you with check-in instructions so please look for that right away as some people miss it.

We welcome your pets, but we do charge an extra cleaning fee of $25 to allow for a more thorough cleaning after your furry friend visits.

The steps down to the apartment are very steep. If you have trouble getting up or down steps, it could make access more difficult.

The room is pretty spacious, but the ceilings are low. If you are taller than 6’1”, the height of the support beam in the room could be inconvenient.

We rent out the main level as a separate unit as well, but you have your own private space. Only Laundry and the backyard are shared.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2319715vb
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

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this apartment is in the city centre. Berlin Wall Exhibit and Black Hills Caverns are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Memorial Park East and Fountain Springs Golf Course. Watiki Water Park and Dahl Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Main Street Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Art Alley - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dinosaur Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Murphy's Pub & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Firehouse Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Independent Ale House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Apartment Minutes from Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cozy Apartment Minutes from Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Apartment Minutes from Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Apartment Minutes from Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Apartment Minutes from Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Rapid City, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Dahl Arts Center, Museum of the American Bison and Art Alley. Main Street Square and Dinosaur Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carl B.

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

Pleasant stay

Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location for our needs Easy access
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was super nicr and open to answering any questions I had!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and a good visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location very close to downtown and on main route to points of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

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

Would stay again

Host was awesome. Great place to stay. Easy walking distance to down town. Great get away for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful!

We loved our short stay here! Quick walk to downtown and very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This basement apartment was the perfect place for my short solo stay in Rapid City! Very clean and well organized/decorated. Hosts were nice and communicated well! I would absolutely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

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

Custer Park Vacation

It was a great experience and walking distance to a lot of things to do downtown. The only item that was a little tricky was the stairs down to the apartment, but overall, it was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with host was great. The extras really stood out, and the space was very clean. The description was accurate (note the description of the stairs). The only down side as that the bed was soft or needs to be replaced. Outside of the bed, we loved the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nic H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, clean space. Easy in, easy out. Plan on some interesting stairs when entering the unit but otherwise it's all around great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kryss R.

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

Great little space for a weekend getaway!

Super cute little apartment! Easy walking distance to and from downtown, which is what we were looking for so that we could go out for New Years Eve and wouldn't have to drive. Great communication from the hosts. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2023
So happy you stayed with us! Thanks for choosing our place. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

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

Perfect Spot

This was the perfect spot to stay for our holiday. The 'Cozy Apartment' was exactly as described and was everything we needed for our stay in Rapid City. The location next to downtown and our hosts' food/drink recommendations were spot on. Check in/out was super easy and communication with our hosts Josh and Christie was excellent. I highly recommend staying with them if you plan on visiting Rapid City.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Quaint

Nice little accommodations, parking was not door adjacent, but not horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Cozy Comfy

Apartment was centrally located to absolutely everything! Downtown Rapid City is two blocks away and is an adorable town. The city parks are magnificent for family fun and unwinding.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

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

Rapid City

Overall the property met all our needs. Very nice apartment. The owners we very attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sierra M.

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

Cute & just as described

The basement apartment was a cute and cozy stay for my husband and I! Great location. Prompt, kind, and clear communication with the owners. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

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

Rapid City

A very sweet little apartment blocks from downtown. It was clean and very comfortable. The stairs are a little tricky, but manageable. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Cozy is correct!!

It was just the right size for 2 adults for two nights in Rapid City. The full fridge was nice as was the grill! Outdoor space was super inviting and relaxing. We requested a couple of things and received them the next day. Just be aware the steps are steep but nothing that would keep us away from this spot. Great communication! Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcey O.

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

It's the little things...

You guys!!!! These hosts are the B-E-S-T! They're communication is beyond! They've put so much thought, and joy, and love into making their rentals warm, inviting, and comfortable. So many little comforts scattered throughout the space to make your stay feel like the home of a best friend. These hosts will be my first search for all my visits to western SD.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Almost as expected.

This please was very nice to stay at and the communication was very clear and easy to use. It look exactly like the photos but the only thing left out was the entrance in the photos. I was taken back when I realized that the stairs to get downstairs (basement) was super narrow and steep. Other than this flaw it was terrific to stay. Ceiling was a little short but I’m pretty tall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2023
Hey Jodi! Thanks so much for staying with us. Glad you enjoyed your stay! We mention the steps in the description but that can be missed. I have added an additional photo of the steps to help future travelers. Thanks so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great, just a few blocks from downtown. Getting in and out of the apartment was a little difficult due to our age and lack of flexibility, but that was the only drawback. The host was what made the stay so great. He was very communicative as far as check-in procedures, but where he excelled was responsiveness. We had a personal issue that I won't get into and he did everything in his power to make it right. I would highly recommend this apartment, and especially this host. If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely plan on staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven B.

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

Cute and cozy

My husband and I had a wonderful time visiting South Dakota and this little room was a very cozy experience for the both of us. We are very thankful that Josh and Christie were of making it cozy and easy for us to get in. The only thing negative I would say is that there is this smell of cigarettes that seeps in. On the first day of arrival, it was there but later in the day my nose couldn’t take it. We didn’t want to continue to bother the property manager about the problem, so we covered the smell by cooking breakfast every morning. (Thank you bacon!) Otherwise, the description is very thorough and accurate, the place was cute and small, and I recommend staying here!! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us! Bummer you sensed the smell of smoke. We have a very strict non-smoking policy and, up until this point, have had no issues with guests following our policies. We personally ensure that our unit is thoroughly cleaned after each stay and have never experienced the smell of smoke inside the unit (when we lived there or otherwise). Thank you for bringing it to our attention, though, as we will look into whether someone is smoking around the premises of our property. Glad you found a way around it and had a great stay! Thank you, again, for choosing us. You're welcome back anytime.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Janelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cozy means 'tiny'

Basement apartment clean but very tiny. Booking said fenced yard but back fence was open. If not stopped by an over-turned trash can, my dog could have made it to busy city street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2023
Hey Janelle! Sorry your expectations weren't met. We try our best to have our pictures represent our unit and so it's unfortunate you expected something different. Bummer to hear your dog got out! I know ours can be an escape artist sometimes too- I assure you, though, the yard is fully enclosed/fenced. Perhaps the gate wasn't properly latched? Nonetheless, the wind must have blown the garbage cans over so I'm glad they kept your dog from getting into the ally. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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

Nice and bright basement room.

This was a great place for a couple to stay for a quick weekend trip. Steps onto the property and to get into the room are steep, but we did not have any issues with that. Located on a main road that was sort of noisy, but inside we could not hear any traffic noise. Nice location near downtown. Good communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us! We appreciate your choosing our place! Safe travels and come back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Joshua Harris

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Hi! I'm Josh! My wife, Christie, and I manage this property. We love Rapid City and living in the black hills. We are both artists in our own ways. I (Josh) and a graphic designer and I love to read, travel, brew coffee, run and go out to eat.

Why they chose this property

This was Christie and I's first home purchased together. We love this house and made so many memories here. It was small but cozy and we enjoyed living here, close to downtown and it will always be a special place for us. We recently moved about 5 blocks away to make room for a little bigger family, but aren't too far because we just love the location and being close to downtown.

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