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Exterior
work space
living room
living room comfortable seating and a tv
sunroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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De Smet, SD
  • Place, De Smet Depot Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ingalls Homestead
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Wild Rose Cottage Save

Wild Rose Cottage is a peaceful and centrally located place. Built in 1922, it has been updated yet retains its original charm. Wild Rose Cottage it offers a comfortable setting for families or a group of friends who want a place to call home while in De Smet.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
The towels can be put in the laundry basket by the washer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
There will be no pets in the house including both porches. During inclement weather the kennel may be placed in the garage.
Pick up all the dog poo and place it in the blue garbage bin. There are bags on the back porch for your use
No smoking or tobacco use in the house is permitted.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4186141vb
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

De Smet

De Smet is home to this holiday home. Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial and Ingalls Homestead are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Thompson Recreation Area and Washington Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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De Smet, SD

What's nearby

  • Kingsbury County Court House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • De Smet Depot Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Washington Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ingalls Homestead - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Huron, SD (HON-Huron Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cowboy Country - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oxbow Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Desmet Mercantile - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wheaties Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hitchin' Post - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wild Rose Cottage Save pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wild Rose Cottage Save ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wild Rose Cottage Save ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wild Rose Cottage Save ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wild Rose Cottage Save located?

Situated in De Smet, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Loftus Store, Kingsbury County Court House and De Smet Depot Museum. Washington Park and Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial are also within 10 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. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

cody s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations. Very clean and comfortable sleeping areas. We were only there for a very short but would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2026
Great guest! Come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and the house was everything we needed. Close to the lakes we were fishing and close to everything else we needed. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cody s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect from checking in to checking out. Super clean place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our family of 6. Much more spacious, comfortable and hospitable than a hotel. Only wish we could have stayed another night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely house! It was a treat to stay there. Immaculate and charming, would love to come back someday!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

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

SD Pheasant stay

Wonderful place!! Awesome location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

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

Great stay in Desmet

Great stay, host is very friendly and communicates quickly! Will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2024
Thank you! We will be glad to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, homey, walking distance to everything, our host communicated well and provided everything that we needed! We toured all of the Laura Ingall’s Wilder sites and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is centrally located - so cute and comfy with a well equipped kitchen and bathroom! Would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent. All that we need for the kitchen was there. It was comfortable and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. We arrived quite late and left the next morning so we didn’t spend much time there but it certainly meet our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

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

Great Stay

Great stay at the Wild Rose Cottage! We came to town for Laura Ingalls Heritage, and were so pleased to find a VRBO that suited our family's needs. Even more, this location exceeded our expectation. We had enough space for our family, and found everything clean and in its place. We would suggest this place to any one else looking for a stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2025
Thank you staying at Wild Rose Cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Little House

It was terrific and house was lovely.]qq
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2025
Thanks for choosing Wild Rose Cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Goose hunt getaway

Perfect spot for 4 guys to relax after long hunt day. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2025
Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice older home Very well Maintained and Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

SPIC AND SPAN

Possibly the cleanest/tidiest rental I have ever stayed in.... and I've stayed in many.Walkable location. Plenty of space. I highly recommend staying here especially if you are in town for some Ingalls/Wilder history.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

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

Awesome house

Everything was great. We came in late for a guided goose hunt so we really didn’t get to long but our buddies all got to sit around, cook some pizzas, have great conversation, and I good breakfast at 530am before leaving for the field. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip to hunt!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2025
Come again when you can stay longer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

South Dakota's Finest Countryside Gem!!

The best rental property I've ever stayed at. The detail that went into the updating on this house is remarkable. You can tell when you step inside that thought went into every amenity. We were in town from Michigan for a pheasant hunting trip, 3 guys total and we could not have imagined better accommodations. Thank you so much for sharing your space with us. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very conveniently located to the shops and restaurants in town. We loved walking everywhere in just a couple minutes. The house has ample space for our family of 5. Bathroom and kitchen are remodeled but the rest of the house has historic charm. Owners were accommodating to our request for an extra night stay. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is there is a lingering old smoking smell in some parts of the house. My husband didn't notice it, but I'm super sensitive to that smell. We were there mostly to sleep so it didn't bother me that much! Thanks for the great place to stay in a small town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
Im sorry that you detected a smoke smell. No one has smoked in the house since we purchased it. Maybe the hot temperatures are bringing it out from former owners. We are going to address it and try to eliminate it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph n.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Edith and James

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We live in a nearby community and are avid gardeners. We hope you will find Wild Rose Cottage a pleasant and restful place to stay.

Why they chose this property

This property came up for auction and we knew that it would be a comfortable place to stay while exploring De Smet and the surrounding area.

What makes this property unique

Wild Rose Cottage is a home with a heart. While we were restoring the house, many local people stopped in to see the progress and told us about visiting family and friends there.

Languages:

English, German

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