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Squirrel Hill Cabin - hot tub, gameroom, wi-fi
A hidden gem in the heart of the Black Hills, our cabin is nestled on 3 private acres lovingly named Squirrel Hill. With decks in every direction, you're encouraged to take in the abundance of nature. Watch for deer, turkey, birds and squirrels. Relax under the pines in the hot tub or on the deck featuring a gas firepit and 10-person table. Inside, you'll find everything you need for a well-appointed getaway. Worlds away from the hustle & bustle of real life; just 10 minutes west of Rapid City.

Badlands Cabin
Experience the beauty & peace of the Cheyenne River Valley in this lovely Wasta cabin. Cozy and private with all the comforts of home and a lovely elevated covered porch for enjoying the rolling prairie views. The large bathroom is equipped with a jetted tub/shower offering plenty of room for a relaxing soak after a day of exploring. Wasta is a small friendly village which is situated off the Interstate 90, easy access to Wall (10 minutes east) with the gate to the Badlands just 20 minutes away.

Harley Court Loft
Cozy loft in the Lead, SD. Moments from downtown, but secluded. Minutes to outdoor activities, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, or snowmobiling. Winter months, all wheel / 4 wheel drive vehicle is a must!! Close to restaurants, brew pub, and night life!! Kitchenette: microwave, coffee maker, toaster, hot plate, (with pans), and small frig. The loft has electric heat and portable AC. There are 18 steps to get to the loft, for two people. Not kid proof. No pets accepted.

Intimate lake-side cabin with cozy outdoor space
Relax in this newly renovated, modern cabin. An easy 40 minutes from Sioux Falls, its truly lakeside location lets you wake up to the sound of crashing waves just outside your bedroom window. Enjoy a peaceful morning coffee on the deck, then explore the lake via kayak, and finish your day by coming up to a romantic fire under the gazebo. Perfect for a couple’s getaway. Convenience store and Hillside restaurant located within walking distance. Lakes Golf Course is 1.4 miles away.

Castle in the Sky
Are you looking for a luxurious, unique place to stay? This house sits overlooking Rapid City with incredible skyline views, every evening is as picture perfect as the glowing city lights. This unique house is a fun mix of eclectic and fancy. Originally built as a local builder's "Coup de Grande", he ended up only finishing the guest house. You will find high-end finishes mixed with eclectic choices. We promise this will be one of the most memorable places you'll ever stay!

Lookout Loft Treehouse
Welcome to the Lookout Loft Treehouse! Find a retreat in this peaceful hilltop oasis just a short 20 min drive out of Sioux Falls, SD. Sleep in the clouds on your dreamy pillow top mattress, wake up to stunning 360 degree views overlooking the surrounding countryside. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the wraparound deck, a propane fire on the mid-level deck and a dip in the hot tub at ground-level. Space includes a kitchenette, bathroom, and sleeping quarters, with AC and heat.

Fire Lookout Tower Next to Custer State Park
Enjoy this newly built 2023, modern Fire Lookout Tower. Suspended in the air over welded metal flared beams. Located just 5 minutes to Custer State Park. Experience some of the most unique views of rock formations while you drink your morning coffee. Open floor plan with 1.5 bathrooms all to yourself. Great area to hike, bike, see the fluffy buffalo. Just a 2 minute drive to downtown Custer. Feel refreshed when you stay in style at this cozy rustic gem.

Secluded Cabin - Coyote Ridge Lodge
A unique, secluded, rustic cabin nestled on 10 acres of Ponderosa pine forest. Enjoy morning coffee on the sunny, spacious deck, afternoon picnics by the creek, a cozy wood fire in the evening and a sky full of stars at night. Only 12 minutes from great food and cafes in Spearfish; 20 minutes to Deadwood. The cabin is best for couples, families and groups of close friends. Note limited privacy; there are no bedrooms with doors you can close.

Elkview Lodge
Glamp in comfort! King bed, coffee bar, and couch. Relax on your private outdoor space with twinkle lights, gas & wood fire pits (wood for sale). Clean shared restrooms a short stroll—no bathroom in unit. Portable AC in summer & heater in winter (super hot days it may feel toasty). Dog-friendly for sweet pups. No WiFi—this is an unplugged, stargazing getaway! Easy self check-in with directions sent before arrival.

Experience a stay at the delightful firetower
You won’t forget your time in this unique cozy and romantic place! The place is great for a couple, solo adventures and small families. The house has easy access from sheps canyon road. The tower is 3 stories so there are steps up to each level. The third story has breathtaking views of the black hills and a full wrap around deck!! This is a truly unique experience with many amenities and comforts of home.

Mirror Cabin in the Black Hills
You'll love this unique and romantic escape. This tiny mirror cabin, REFLECT+RECONNECT, is nestled in the serene beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota. It creates a rejuvenating and memorable experience. This unique retreat is designed to offer you a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with the special person in your life, yourself, and the surrounding nature.

Bale & Butterfly Bungalow
Cleverly designed studio centrally located at 8340 Schroeder Rd in the Black Hills, SD. Tiny home, and a tiny paradise! 3/4 mile to National Forestland, 4 miles from Rapid City. Beautiful high meadow location on two acres. Pavement to driveway and less than a minute from some of the best riding/viewing the Hills have to offer.
Popular amenities for South Dakota vacation rentals
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Couples Escape: Hot Tub + Breweries Nerby

Inspiration Ranch-HOT TUB/lower unit/SUPER CLEAN!!

The Cozy Place

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Secluded getaway, 10 min from SF

Cozy 1-Bedroom Home

The Clark Street House | Downtown Historic Gem

Entire house with garage
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Cottage on the Lake

Cozy Cabin 15 near Mt.Rushmore & CusterStatePark.

Luxe apt., sleeps 4 with wildlife & canyon views!

McKennan Park Cottage/Patio fireplace and hot tub.

Luxury Gold Mine Cabin - 4 Mi to Deadwood Casinos

A Room in Nature

Pet friendly 2 bedroom log cabin with hot tub.

Cozy Cabin Black Hills
All about South Dakota
The landscape shocks and awes in Mount Rushmore State, nicknamed for one of the country’s most iconic monuments. Bighorn sheep inch among brightly banded rock pinnacles in Badlands National Park. Some 70 miles west sprawls Custer State Park, offering twisty drives, cool mountain lakes, and some of the best wildlife viewing on the continent. Long to experience the prairie? Turn to Wind Cave National Park, one of America’s oldest preserves. Bison and elk roam the ancient grasslands blanketing one of the most complex cavern systems in the world.
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Badlands National Park
Around 75 million years ago, a shallow inland sea covered what is now Badlands National Park. After this salty basin drained into the Arctic Ocean, erosion helped sculpt the terrain into an otherworldly riot of pinnacles, buttes, and gorges. One of the world’s richest fossil beds remains, capturing traces of the ancient horses, rhinos, and catlike animals with saber teeth who once roamed the grasslands. Today visitors are more likely to spot bison, bighorn sheep, and black-footed ferrets. If you need a little extra animal excitement, stop just outside the park. A 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog looms there, near an enclosure with a colony of its live cousins.
Skeleton Man Walking Skeleton Dinosaur
The family behind 1880 Town inexplicably built this landmark nearby. A human figure leads his bony T-Rex buddy on a leash: a sight best viewed (carefully) from the roadside. Stretch your legs in earnest 16 miles east at Okaton, a prairie ghost town originally settled by railroad workers. Today you’ll see ramshackle houses, rickety fences, and rusting farm equipment, alongside traces of a failed attempt to monetize the haunting, picturesque spot.
Wall Drug
Eight miles north of Badlands National Park stands a humble 1931 pharmacy that transformed modern tourism. The Hustead family erected signs offering free ice water to drivers on Route 16. Soon their kitschy hand-painted billboards marched across the prairie and even further afield, cropping up in London, Morocco, and even Easter Island. Stop in to see the jackalopes and giant dinosaurs.
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