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Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning!

Family-friendly holiday home in Rapid City with a hot tub

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Nestled in the heart of Black Hills on Edelweiss Mountain, Riley's Retreat offers a serene escape with its central location near beautiful Pactola Reservoir. With plenty of space for kids to play outside and explore the adjacent National Forest, this family-friendly home boasts a sunken living room, deck access from main level and lower level living areas with TVs. A 4-person hot tub is available for relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning!

Riley’s Retreat is a great house for families. It is in a great location, just off Highway 385 and near the beautiful Pactola Reservoir. The back yard is the National Forest.
The main level has a kitchen, dining room, a sunken living room , and a bedroom with a king bed. The living room has a hide-a-bed couch. The bathroom on this level has a shower. There are three levels in the house, and the main level has central air. There is a deck with a great view of the mountains. There is also room on the deck to grill.
The upper level has two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds. You have to walk through the room with the queen bed to get to the room with the twin beds. There is a window air conditioner in the upper level.
The lower level also has central air, as well as a living room with a TV, a bedroom with a queen bed, and a bathroom with a shower and tub. There is also a room with a queen bed on this level. There are washer and dryer facilities on the lower level. There is a four-person hot tub here as well.
Please be aware that there are spiral staircases connecting the upper and lower levels to the main level. If you’re staying with kids or older people, there’s a child gate you can use to block off the stairs.
There’s parking for four vehicles and 1 16 ft trailer. Additional trailer parking is available at our office.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 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 - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

No open fires
Please text me when you check out of the home xxx-xxx-xxxx

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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About the area

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore. Travelling with kids? Consider Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Rapid City travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Pactola Pines Marina
    15 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Pactola Point Swim Beach
    17 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sheridan Lake
    17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Sheridan Lake North
    18 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Sheridan Lake South
    18 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Black Forest Inn
    13 min drive
  • Rimrock Happy Tavern
    27 min drive
  • Horse Creek Inn
    19 min drive
  • No Bad Days Tap Wagon
    21 min drive
  • Circle B Ranch and Chuckwagon
    23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pactola Pines Marina, Pactola Point Swim Beach and Sheridan Lake North. Black Hills National Forest and Sheridan Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shari D.

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

Family Black Hills trip 2025

It was perfect for our family. We enjoyed the area and were happy to come back each night and grill some supper and enjoy the hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time at Rileys retreat. Our family loves the quite and remoteness of the cabin. If you have never visited the Black Hills, the drive into the property is a great introduction to the area. Julie was great in sending us the booking info- both email and text. Very little cell service at the property but the wifi worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we made a last minute decision to go to the Hills and we were thankful to find this house! The owners were great to communicate with and the kitchen was fully stocked and we were able to eat every breakfast and evening there. I will say that the only downside is that it is way off the beaten path haha! It was nice and quiet location but you are far from any town ammenities. My husband also said I needed to add that the upstairs bed was soooo incredibly hard. My kids never complained about their beds, but other than that, we enjoyed our stay and it suited us for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great place to stay!

Nice place that was clean and perfectly located for our travels. Property manager was very helpful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Family trip

Very clean, amazing view from the deck and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine N.

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

Great accommodation for big family

If you don’t mind the drive this is the place to stay! It was plenty of room for our family and the host was super responsive. Much appreciated and we had a great time in South Dakota.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great experience!

Very quiet and clean and nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda S.

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

Nice place

Very nice cabins back in Forest. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari N.

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

Wonderful Rental!

What a beautiful rental! We had everything we needed (and then some) and the view in the backyard is absolutely amazing! This rental sleeps a lot but we each still felt like we had our own privacy with the many separate rooms. We would absolutely recommend this rental to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley I.

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

Great biews

The drive may seem long to get there, but the views are worth it! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Loved the place!

The house was wonderful with beautiful views in every direction. All the family loved the seclusion. Julie was wonderful to work with and the process was so simple. We will definitely think about coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Cabin in the Woods

This was a great location for us. The host was very responsive and the cabin cute and clean. The location is well off any busy roads and was nice and quiet. Deer passed through the property every morning as we had coffee on the deck. I would not hesitate to return to the cabin. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

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

Great location for trail riding

We came to the Black Hills for a weekend of fall trail riding in our side by side. We had 2 trailers and parking was great as well as getting the trailers in and out without too much trouble. The hot tub was a nice place to start the day and living areas accommodated our group and offered separate when needed. Would come back again, highly recommend as a fall destination!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jhurst43 H.

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

Amazing

The house is amazing with superb views. Couldn't have hoped for a better place to stay. Julie was a true pleasure during the process and gave great information. You would be hard pressed to find a better place or better operator. THANK YOU...our family had an amazing trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Riley's Retreat was a Treat for a group of friends.

College friends enjoyed our stay at the house. We enjoyed the hot tub and the deer and turkey we saw near the house. Very peaceful and the house met our needs. Our host, Julie, went out of her way to accommodate us and even delivered a new coffee maker in the evening when we discovered the current one did not work. Greatly appreciated! Highly recommend you stay at this home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Clean

Cabin was clean, the location was a little misleading. It said it was 11.8 miles from keystone but it was not. When I put keystone into my maps from the cabin it was more like 22 miles. Maybe it was 11.8 miles from the mailbox but not the actual cabin. Very hard to get up the roads to the cabin in our van but a truck would probably have less issues. The cabin was clean and check in and out was simple and great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. We had ages 1.5 to 65 and this was a good place to get away from the touristy bustle in the evenings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a small extended family! If you don’t mind driving to get to places, the Mountain view from the deck was amazing! Nice clean property that had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacie S.

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

Fun weekend

It was definitely a nice place. Great people to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

caleb s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very good, but with a little 2 year old boy we had to watch the gaps around the stairs alot, big enough for him to slip through and fall
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi S.

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

Amazing place.

Location of the cabin was great, very clean, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a beautiful setting. We loved it. It was a challenge to drive out of the mountains each day to get to other attractions. There are no stores or gas stations within maybe 45 minutes drive, so the host may want to mention that in the listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great getaway!

This house was great and perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Great place well located great host

Clean house great location great host. Will be blooking with them again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022