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BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. (Rapid City)
Nestled in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood, this charming 1940s-era cabin offers the perfect base for Black Hills adventures. With Canyon Lake and Rapid Creek within a two-minute walk, enjoy fishing and water activities or take advantage of the connected bike paths to explore Rapid City.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet hours 10pm-7am Smoking allowed outside only.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Age recommendation for sleeping loft is 8 years

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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 Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center. Storybook Island and Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing 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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What's nearby

  • Rushmore Lions Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Canyon Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Braeburn Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cliffside Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

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BLACK HILLS BASE CAMP! 1940s-era cabin. Sleeps 4-5 people. Walk to Canyon Lake. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to land after a long drive. The location was perfect. Easy check-in and check out. Having a fenced backyard was a plus. We had all we needed for a comfortable cozy stay and would definitely stay again if we are ever back to the area. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location that worked great for our stay in Rapid City. The weather was perfect and we were able to enjoy walking around the trails and ride bike around the city. Back yard was perfect for the two dogs. Interior of the cabin was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property as described. Clean..cozy any concerns we had were promptly met.Fit our needs perfectly. The suggestions for places to eat were fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was excellent responding to any questions we had. The cabin was clean and well stocked. Our two dogs loved having a fenced in yard and we loved the covered patio and grill. Location was great, we had dear around us daily and the lake, creek and park were all within walking distance and beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location of home is a very nice neighborhood with trails starting right across the street. A short walk down the road leads to Canyon Lake/Creek which was a beautiful area. We loved our time exploring the Black Hills each day, so much to do & so much beauty in the area. We really appreciated bringing our dog with. Chad & Tara are very quick to respond if you need anything. Cabin is cute and worked good for my husband, myself and our dog. Thank you, we appreciated our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thedora R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For us all we needed was a clean, reputable place that accommodated our family of 3 and 2 dogs. It went above and beyond that. The hosts were very attentive and responsive to our needs and questions. The cabin was exactly as we had hoped it to be. We recommend it to any and all who seek a base camp with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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

Chelsea V.

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

Great location!

We loved our stay!! The location was amazing, so many people walking and biking on the near paths, we walked our dogs down to the lake / river for some exploring and they loved it. We particularly loved being right in the middle of both Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks as that was one of our main reasons for visiting South Dakota. It was also very quick and easy to get to food and stores as needed. The house itself was comfortable and had everything we needed. Despite being right off the road with a lot of foot traffic too even being in the backyard felt very quiet and private (even in 4th of July!!). I would stay again and absolutely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is central and perfect to all directions of sites to see, making it 30 minutes to an hour any direction, including the airport. It’s close to all amenities in Rapid City. The cabin has had a lot of renovating, yet keeping the cute nostalgic look. Pros would include a lovely front yard view, in-house washer/dryer, microwave, refrigerator, oven, coffeemaker, A/C in one bedroom and kitchen area, TV, BBQ with a small lovely patio with furniture, fenced in grass area for dogs. Cons would include no A/C in the second bedroom, creaking floor in the bathroom, and a shortage of outlets throughout the cabin. (Needed for charging purposes) We enjoyed our 10 day stay, walking along Canyon Lake and enjoying our ice cream in the evenings. It was in the 90 temps during our visit. Warmer than expected but pleasant in the evenings.
We didn’t have our dogs but the patio and grass area are pleasant.
I opened the drapes every morning to be surprised by wildlife walking by. This view surpassed a hotel room view any day!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rachel d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay! Perfect base camp to visit Custer state park and the Badlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very clean and welcoming. This is the 2nd year in a row I have stayed here for Sturgis and Chad and Tara are great hosts. I highly recommend this property:)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully clean cabin. We enjoyed great weather while visiting so were able to enjoy the outdoor furniture and our dogs loved the fenced in yard. The beds were comfortable and the cabin was very comfortable and well equipped. I would definitely recommend and stay again. The neighborhood was perfect for walking around with the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025