Cozy Apartment Minutes from Downtown

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Rapid City, SD

Art Alley

10 min walk

Main Street Square

12 min walk

Dinosaur Park

15 min walk

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)

17 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

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.

See a virtual tour: https://tinyurl.com/vrbovirtualtour

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.

Property manager

Joshua Harris

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Black Hills National Forest and Dinosaur Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Watiki Water Park and Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing. Museum of Geology and Central States Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.

Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

Main Street Square - 12 min walk
The Monument Civic Center - 20 min walk
Monument Health - 3 min drive
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - 4 min drive
Central States Fairgrounds - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
‪Firehouse Brewing Co. - ‬11 min walk
‪Pancheros Mexican Grill - Rapid City - ‬19 min walk
‪Essence Of Coffee - ‬12 min walk
‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Apartment Minutes from Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

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 holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Museum of the American Bison and Art Alley. Main Street Square and Dinosaur Park are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

8 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

21 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Darcey O.

8 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

21 December 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

13 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

7 September 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

19 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

7 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Sierra M.

4 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

22 January 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kryss R.

2 January 2023

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

8/10 Good

Steven B.

14 December 2022

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

4/10 Poor

Janelle B.

1 November 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

20 August 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave M., Havre de Grace, USA

23 July 2022

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

Great little place

Cozy little place just a few blocks from downtown Rapid City. Josh was very helpful and had quick replies to any questions we had. He also let us run a load of laundry while we were there. He and Christie had several recommendations on places to eat or get coffee that we tried out. The only thing I'd warn anyone staying here about is that they're not kidding about the stairs into the apartment being steep! Overall we had a great time and would stay here again if we ever come back to Rapid City.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve R., Buda, United States

13 July 2022

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

Wonderful place. Easy to get to everything!

The details made the difference. Little touches that personalized the stay made the experience fabulous. I highly recommend this place and hope to return again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

8 July 2022

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

Perfect little nook

Great spot. Would be a little challenging for older folks with the stairs to the parking but we were fine. They've really maximized space, loved the ac unit and white noise options. Would recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor G.

6 July 2022

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

Cozy Basement Apartment

Josh’s place met all of our needs for our short stay in SD. You cannot beat the location. We checked out Badlands Nat Park and Black Hills - felt it was a good midway point. The space was big enough to fit my wife and I along with our 100 pound retriever with his crate. Didn’t have any issue with luggage and the narrow stairway but I am 6”2” and found myself ducking around the apartment. Anyone 6 foot and below will have no issues. Thanks Josh, loved the stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek

13 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Felt like home

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

10 May 2022

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

Great location.

Great location. As described, there are some narrow stairs to manage. It would be nice to have more than 2 bath towels.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

21 December 2021

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

A perfect short stay

We had the best stay in the cozy basement. The space had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Josh and Christie did an excellent job and making us feel so welcomed! Very close to downtown. We got to enjoy the vertex sky bar as well and the views were perfect. Thank you Josh and Christie!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Dawn Marie

3 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Cute, very good use of space. Very clean! Note that unit has a very tight access with very steep stairs that I feel may be less than convenient for some. Perfect for us and would rent again for sure!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

18 August 2021

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

Cute and Welcoming

This was a fantastic stay for my wife and I! You can tell the owners have done a lot of work to take an old home and make it cute and modern. Very welcoming and clean! The only downside is if you are a tall person you may find yourself ducking some in the basement suit. But if you are under approx 6ft 1in or so you'll be just fine! Overall a wonderful stay with easy access to downtown Rapid City!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Quiet neighborhood close to all major attractions

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joshua Harris

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.