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Modern Black Hills home nestled in the pines near beautiful Pactola Lake

Vacation home in Rapid City with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, video library
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Escape to this secluded cedar-sided retreat, nestled in the hills and surrounded by Forest Service land. Enjoy peaceful family time or individual rest on the outdoor patio and deck space, with a fully stocked kitchen at your disposal.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Modern Black Hills home nestled in the pines near beautiful Pactola Lake

This modern cedar-sided home offers comfort and convenience, but it is the peaceful, secluded aura that makes it hard to leave. Nestled into the hills, we are bordered by Forest Service land, which offers endless hiking opportunities. The breeze whistling in the pines truly induces peace and relaxation. The outdoor patio and deck space around the home invite family time or individual rest.

The home, built in 2002, has two levels, with the upper floor including a large master bedroom with glass doors leading to the back deck, large full bathroom, fully stocked kitchen, open concept family room and dining area. The lower level holds two bedrooms with queen beds, a full bathroom, laundry area, and large family/game room with a wood-burning stove. Five sliding glass doors and large windows offering beautiful views of the Hills are located throughout the home. Spacious rooms give every guest privacy, yet create openness for group activity.


Fully Stocked Kitchen: Guests are welcome to use the modern conveniences of a gas grill, dishwasher, refrigerator, electric stove, 12-cup coffee-maker, and microwave. Cupboards are stocked with popular seasonings and staples such as coffee, flour and sugar. Cooking utensils, dinnerware, and silverware are all supplied in quantity.

An electric washer and dryer are available for guest usage in the lower level of the home.

Extra Comforts: Each bedroom features a queen-size mattress and its own thermostat for individual control. The home has electric heat, and with the shade of the surrounding pines, is very comfortable all summer.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For the remainder of 2020, we will refund reservations cancelled within 14 days prior to your stay. Black Hills are a great place to be outdoors now!

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Pactola Pines Marina - 20 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Pactola Reservoir Recreation Area - 20 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 29 min drive - 22.3 km
  • 1880 Train - 35 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 48 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Forest Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪No Bad Days Tap Wagon - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Horse Creek Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Rimrock Happy Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Circle B Ranch and Chuckwagon - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Black Hills home nestled in the pines near beautiful Pactola Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Black Hills home nestled in the pines near beautiful Pactola Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Black Hills home nestled in the pines near beautiful Pactola Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Black Hills home nestled in the pines near beautiful Pactola Lake located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pactola Pines Marina, Pactola Point Swim Beach, and Sheridan Lake. Sheridan Lake North and Black Hills National Forest are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Modern Black Hills home nestled in the pines near beautiful Pactola Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful get away and place to explore the Black Hills/Badlands/Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Summer retreat

Great home out of town in a beautiful and peaceful area. We were driving distance from all of the SD attractions we wanted to see on our vacation. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

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

Quiet retreat

The house was well off the beaten path. Homey feeling and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy I.

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

Beautiful cabin in the woods!

We stayed at this cabin in the Black Hills to celebrate our son’s graduation from Purdue, and it was the perfect getaway for our family of four (two adults and our two adult sons). The cabin was stocked with everything we needed, and the owner, Kari, was incredibly responsive and helpful with any questions we had.The setting is peaceful with quiet neighbors and absolutely beautiful scenery—just what we were hoping for. The road leading up to the cabin is about four miles of dirt and gravel. It wasn’t a problem for us since we had a 4-wheel drive, but it could be more challenging for 2-wheel drive vehicles or motorcycles.Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely rent this cabin again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda A.

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

South Dakota Home

Nice location and close to OHV trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Family trip

We had a wonderful time in this mountain home. Perfect being out of the bustle of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arland & Lori E.

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

Peaceful cabin

Relaxing cabin in a wooded area near a lake . Great hikes nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander J.

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

Vacation

Beautiful area to stay in with plenty of attractions to visit. The house was very nice and in a quiet area. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Stay in Black Hills

It was so quiet very nice, we were there during the Sturgis rally and it was nice to come to a quiet place
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Mt Rushmore trip

The property is very nice a s clean. We loved the location of the property and the access to all the towns around the area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

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

Beautiful Black Hills

Cabin was clean, fully equipped with everything that we needed and in a beautiful and quiet area. Came with the family and we all enjoyed our stay. As with everywhere in the Black Hills it is a bit of drive to all the attractions but we were expecting that ... got visits from cows every morning, haha.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann V.

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

OFF THE GRID PEACE AND QUIET

Getting away from chaos and enjoying the stars at night and peace and quiet! Great place to relax and kick back. Wonder hosts, attentive and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

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

Perfect Cabin!!

This cabin was perfect for our vacation and the host were absolutely great to work with. The property was just as represented and clean. We will rent again when we return. You can't go wrong with this location and hosts. Shirley
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Off the beaten path

Beautiful cabin located about 4 miles off the paved road. Good wildlife viewing going in and out, if you don't mind traveling on a gravel road. Location is very convenient for Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park and Devils Tower.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Chad H.

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

Great place to stay !!

Perfect place, centrally located to all of our activities. Beds were nice, the couch and loveseat should be replaced if it were up to me , us fat guys had a heck of a time getting out of them :) floors were pretty squeaky for the sleeping in parties downstairs but it was time to get up anyway right. Thank you for a lovely weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rob G., Urbandale, USA

A Quiet Retreat

We loved the quiet of the area! The cabin is well off the main highway, so traffic was limited to a few ATV's and the cars of the other folks who lived next door. While the cabin is a ways off the main road, it is still centrally located, and the drives to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Sylvan Lake, and the surrounding towns didn't exceed 30-35 minutes. Pactola Lake is right at the bottom of the gravel road, and has a great swim beach with a marina less than 1/2 a mile away. If you are looking for a quiet place to get away from "hustle-and-bustle" this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey B.

Peaceful cabin nestled in the Black Hills

The cabin is nestled within the Black Hills and this does mean you have to drive on a gravel road with switch backs to get there. This is something to keep in mind before renting because not everyone does well on gravel mountain roads with little for guard rails. The road wasn't a big deal, but we recommend to get there during daylight the first time. The cabin itself was perfect for what we needed. We had 4 adults and 2 kids. They had your basic toiletries, a cooler you could borrow, and 2 TV's with satellite TV. No internet, but we did have cell reception. There are two nice patios to sit back and unwind. One of the patios has a grill which we were thankful to use (we are from Wisconsin so we grill a lot.) Would definitely recommend this place if you are visiting the Black Hills.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Cheryl F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

It was OK

I have struggled with writing this review. Being the first customer of the season, I guess I expected a clean cabin. The floor was dirty. I believe the fireplace downstairs blew out it ashes all over the floor. The dust upstairs was very. noticeable. Then was we got the heat going and the spiders came to life!! Ick! Might want to spray for them. It wasn't just one or two. But what really turned all of our stomachs was the dishes/pots and pans in the kitchen. EVERY dish needed to be washed with soap (not just rinsed) we seen everything from dryed on eggs, to grease to dried up potatoes etc. EVERY DISH! The lease is very specific on what needs to be done. We followed it to the letter. Disappointed that we had to clean etc before we could enjoy. We paid alot of money and don't feel we got our money's worth. Might be ok for a group of guys. But us girls had to cean on our vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

krista j.

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

Farmers on Vacation

We had a great family stay, the cabin was clean, well stocked and plenty of space!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy place in a nice, quiet area. Perfect for our family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Travis W.

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

Overall good

Only thing I would say was a negative was the keypad to enter the cabin didn't work. They did leave a spare key for this issue though. So that was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Summer Trip

A fantastic cabin up in the hills away from busy streets! A fantastic deck to wake up and drink coffee on before starting the day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

June 2025

The property was quiet and relaxing if you want to get away from the city life. It had everything we needed including good internet. It is also close to Pactola Reservoir and OHV trails. we enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca D.

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

Perfect size!

This home was the perfect size for two adults and two kids, and it made us feel like we were staying with relatives in the best way. It was super cozy and quiet, and it had everything we needed. It’s fairly remote, but it was perfect for access to UTV trails and we had no trouble finding it. The highway closure on 385 was a little inconvenient but not such a huge deal. We’d stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

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

Very nice, secluded home!

The boys had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024