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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
Terrace/patio
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Black Hills Caverns
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Monument Civic Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Monument Health
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪32 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

Property manager

Chad and Tara Carlson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Quiet hours 10pm-7am

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 Storybook Island. Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing and Museum of Geology are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Black Hills Caverns - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Main Street Square - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Monument Health - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Colonial House Restaurant - ‬11 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.

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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keyton G.

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

Cozy cabin close to everything we wanted

We visit the BH often and have selected different locations throughout the region. This was a short trip for a long weekend so we wanted to be closer to RC for convenience. We couldn't ask more for the property, it's cozy, easy to get to anything we needed in RC and beyond. Being in late December the hosts were kind enough to have the fireplace going for us upon arrival too. This will be one of our primary go-to spots again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

COZY CABIN

We enjoyed our stay at the intown cabin very much. Fenced yard is a plus. Trails and walking access are awesome. Property manager super fast to respond. We definately recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

william e.

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

Hills gold

This place is truly a treasure!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Fantastic cabin!

Great cabin. Just as we expected bases on the great listing details. Nice location. Host was fantastic woth communication. Would recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George P.

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

Rapid City

Furniture dated, but otherwise excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimi W.

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

Peaceful/Great Location

We had an amazing time staying at the Black Hills Basecamp! The property is complete with all of the essentials that you and your Dogs need (Very nice fenced in yard to keep the Pups Safe). The walking trails that run along the Stream/Pond are so Beautiful and peaceful for an evening walk after a long day of sight seeing. It was fun to see the Mule Deer walking through the Neighborhood when you walk out the front door. All of the Major attraction are within an hour drive or less. The Hosts are very nice and super responsive if you have any Questions during your stay. 10/10 Recommend this place to enjoy your Rapid City/Black Hills Vacation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna G.

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

BaseCamp

Base Camp best description. Everything you need but lacked a few luxury items like a dishwasher, end tables, etc. Overall though a great location accessible to area and a great neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo S.

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

Great Location

We found the home to be at a very convenient location. It was a 2-3 minute walk from a beautiful park with a pond and large stream. It was also a quick drive to downtown. It was quaint and met our needs as a family of five. The owners are quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John D.

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

Nice place near Black Hills attractions

We enjoyed our stay at this unit near the Black Hills. It is in Rapid City, close to many restaurants and grocery stores, about 10-15 minutes from many of the major local attractions, and about 30 minutes from Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, and other Black Hills draws. It was extremely hot during our stay, and the AC units worked pretty well to keep the bedrooms and common areas cool and comfortable. The unit is cozy, and the loft area worked OK for our 6 & 8 year olds to sleep, but it is up a steep ladder within one of the bedrooms. We didn't cook a lot in the unit, but it did have a good stock of kitchen wares. The bathroom is also cozy but had a good shower and washer/dryer built-in, which we appreciated. Access was easy and the hosts were great at communicating. The unit was a very good value during peak season and right before the Sturgis rally!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

Rapid City house

Fantastic place to serve as a base of operations for the black hills. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

Everything you need

Location wasn’t too far from anything. Place had a peaceful atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

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

Cabin

clean and very interesting layout
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Cute clean cabin!

This cabin had everything we needed. It was a great location, perfect for seeing all of the popular places in the black hills. The walk to the lake was short and easy! The only thing I would recommend a new mattress for the loft in the near future. The other beds were very comfortable and the house was very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Name says it all!

This was the perfect place to stay if you intend to explore the Black Hills of South Dakota. Everything was within a 1 to 2 hour drive for us. Accommodations were great. Owner was very responsive. Neighborhood was clean and bustling with runners and dog walkers. Park around the corner was perfect for an evening stroll after sightseeing. This is a great place. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay here!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

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

Rapid city

Deer would frequently hang out in the neighborhood! Fenced in backyard was easy for letting my dog out! Close to the monument arena for our event!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N., Idaho Falls, ID

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

Perfect for our weekend!

We were in town for Mines Parents' Weekend and this cabin was perfect! My husband enjoyed some fishing right down the street. We were able to move around town easily and quickly. We were close enough to everything we needed and wanted to do! Thank you, again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

Rapid City Vacation

We had a wonderful time in your beautiful cabin. The accommodations were perfect. It was nice to come home after a long day of exploring to sit and relax with our dogs! There is so much to see, we would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Beautiful and quaint. Nice homey feel. 30-40 mins from most attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T.

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

Amazing

It was an amazing stay the little cabin was everything. It was in a great location for all the attractions that we wanted to see. It worked perfectly for the three of us. The cabin had everything that you need dor your stay! Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Location

It was a great, central location to the Badlands, Mt Rushmore and other "tourist" sites in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Back Nine vacation

The property was awesome! The host was even more awesome. The host allowed early access to property which turned out to be a godsend. Host was very accommodating and answered emails/ text within minutes. I’m recommending the host to all my friends if they ever make a trip to Rapid City. Thanks again Tara and Chad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Very comfortable accommodations

Loved this little cabin! Fenced yard was perfect for our little furries!! Great location! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max N.

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

Mount Rushmore

We enjoyed our stay. Good spot to go sight seeing from. Everything was as they said it would be. Nice neighborhood. We will stay here again if we are that way again. Max and Julie.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests