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FairyTale BEACH HOUSE in Rapid City

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A cabin with a deck overlooking a river, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a wooden ceiling.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a wooden table.
A two-story log cabin with a blue roof, a deck, and a river view.
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, a glass table, and a chair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Black Hills National Forest

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Watiki Water Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 - Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Downstairs (Veranda)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Dinosaur Park and Museum of the American Bison are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Black Hills Caverns and Berlin Wall Exhibit. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Summit Arena at The Monument, or consider a night out at Performing Arts Center. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Main Street Square - 20 min drive - 14.4 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 21 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Rushmore Mall - 23 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 26 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Meadowood Lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FairyTale BEACH HOUSE in Rapid City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at FairyTale BEACH HOUSE in Rapid City?

As of 1 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FairyTale BEACH HOUSE in Rapid City on 4 Mar, 2027 start from S$5,098, 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.

What time is check-in at FairyTale BEACH HOUSE in Rapid City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FairyTale BEACH HOUSE in Rapid City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is FairyTale BEACH HOUSE in Rapid City located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rapid City holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Cliffside Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Braeburn Park. Canyon Lake Park and Rushmore Lions Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoy the house and trip. The area is great. Clean house great contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation home

Great location down in the canyon and along the creek. Beds were very comfortable, outside porch bedroom was amazing. Rapid City was wonderful and the property owner was very accommodating. We will be returning for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a Great Place

I loved staying in this house. It was in a beautiful, quiet location, but close to Rapid City if I needed anything. I saw lots of wildlife. I would love to go back during the summer.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking vacation rental

Property was beautiful and house was cozy and accomodating. Beds were incredibly comfortable! Ventured out daily to see all the sights, and spent last day playing by the river and beach. Felt like we were totally secluded but still close to many restaurants and shops. Would definitely stay at this location again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun cabin

We really enjoyed this house. So much to do. Only complaint was that we couldn’t figure out the oven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location!

The house is located centrally to all the things we wanted to do in the area (parks, hiking, museums, etc). Everything was an easy day trip and convenient to town for groceries yet we were on a lovely creek with few neighbors, very private, a wonderful canyon setting. The property manager Josh and his staff were outstanding with their customer service! They helped answer questions quickly at all times and also helped us with some administrative things after our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will plan on returning!
Stayed 32 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

S Dakota stay!

Very cute and cozy! The place is very nice but they could use another chair or love seat in living area. We loved the location and the creek! The screen porch bedroom was amazing and the screen porch very nice. Stairway up is hard to navigate if you are older. Upstairs bathroom is a bit small with slanted ceiling. All and all though it is a fabulous place. I would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

One lane road

Road to property was horrible. Touch pad entry was bad. Fourth bedroom was an outdoor porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Relaxing Black Hills Getaway

If anything this listing and it’s features are understated! The location on a private beach on Rapid Creek was amazing. The cliffs and canyon walls were spectacular. The hot tub overlooking the creek was the crowning jewel. Also, the fact that the property is pet friendly with a fenced in backyard made the trip awesome with our furry friends. The house and deck area with screened in patio bedroom were amazing. The Wi-Fi worked great and there wasn’t one thing that we needed that wasn’t provided. If you’re looking for a secluded get away that is still only minutes from downtown Rapid City, this is the place. Will book again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rapid City in the October

This house is even better in person! If you are hesitant to book this place- JUST DO IT! Having Rapid Creek in your backyard is awesome! Our dogs loved running on "the beach". This house is amazing/cozy- surrounded by granite walls of Black Canyon. Darren (owner) is very responsive. We couldn't figure out how to turn the heat on. He sent Patrick (handyman with a wealth of information about the area) right over with heaters, in case we didn't want to use the gas woodstove. Hot tub was so nice to relax in after exploring all day. My husband was impressed with how the plumbing worked. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful cabin off the stream

Great location with a very nice beach area on a running stream. Wish we had gone when the weather was a tad bit warmer but had a great stay regardless. Nearby attractions with Mount Rushmore, Custer and Crazy Horse just a short drive and downtown Rapid City gave us plenty to do. Outdoor bedroom was a bit cold in October! Interesting upstairs with carpet being mostly done with rugs but we didn’t spend too much time inside the house. Great screened in porch and smoker/BBQ was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rapid Creek Jewel!

We thoroughly enjoyed our river house on Rapid Creek! We especially loved the deck overlooking the river and fell in love with the huge screened porch, the sandy beach, and the many places to sit and enjoy the river. The arbor swing was my personal favorite. Oh, for the days when everyone had a porch! The world would be a happier place. The house is very charming. The kitchen/dining/living area is comfortable and very functional and well stocked. The area is stunning with the canyon walls rising up on each side. The seclusion was wonderful and very peaceful. We felt like we were miles from ANYWHERE, and yet it was only a very short drive into Rapid City. The house reminds me of a Swill chalet. It's very charming. I waited for Red Riding Hood to appear at our door. I would not have been surprised in the least if she had. Our host was SO easy going and very pleasant. We had an extra guest, a small squirrel who was bringing acorns across the drive to her hideaway, preparing for winter. We got a kick out of her diligence! We hope to return some day. My husband got a real kick out of fly fishing in the river. Wow, what a paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you! Was excellent, beautiful and everything was so detailed to perfect,

Gorgeous property! We loved the stay and wish we didn’t want to leave, Thank you so very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing beautiful stay

Such a beautiful setting and enjoyable place to stay. My family and I had a wonderful time. Great host! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING LOCATION

We rent vacation homes at least 2 times a year when we take family vacations and this is one of our favorites. This was a beautiful secluded location. We enjoyed the little beach area (great idea-kids loved the crystal clear water), the hot tub when it cooled down in the evening, using the grill to smoke ribs & chicken, and early morning coffee and a walk. We had so much to do (sight seeing) but we definitely would rent again just to stay there the entire time and relax. Darren, our host, was amazing and a pleasure to meet. He met us at the property, explained how everything works and showed us around. We would absolutely recommend this property and plan on renting it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2026
Guest were very nice and they took care of the property very well
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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