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New Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths - 15 min. to Mt. Rushmore

New Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths - 15 min. to Mt. Rushmore

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Overview of New Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths - 15 min. to Mt. Rushmore

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10152 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Rapid CIty, SD
  • Popular LocationPrairie Berry Winery2 min drive
  • Popular LocationNaked Winery2 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Rushmore19 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

New Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths - 15 min. to Mt. Rushmore

Welcome to the Happy Trails Lodge! You will enjoy a newer 4 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with views of the hills, pine trees and pasture, centrally located at the Three Forks, intersection of Hwy 385 & Hwy 16. From here, you will have easy access to all the central hills attractions, including Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Sheridan Lake, Pactola Reservoir, Hill City, Keystone and the Black Hills National Forest. With such easy access to everything, you will be able to relax more, drive less, and enjoy the beautiful views right from the deck. The home features modern interior finishes, custom woodwork, creative lighting accents, 3 queen beds and one King size. There is also a queen size sleeper sofa, and a twin sleeper sofa in the living room for your extra guests. Each bedroom is equipped with a TV, bedside lamps, an overhead fan, a large closet with hangers and shelves, extra air mattresses and bedding. The house is stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair dryer, toilet paper, paper towels, 12 cup coffee maker, dishes, dish soap, utensils, crock pot, iron, bed sheets, pillows, extra blankets, quilts and pillows for extra beds, also a propane gas grill and outdoor furniture. We hope your stay is comfortable and relaxing. This is your time, so enjoy your vacation in the Black Hills!

Property manager

Yvonne Starostecka
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Exterior
Midnight Blu Beautiful home close to Lake Pactola
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.8 out of 10, (33 reviews)
Midnight Blu Beautiful home close to Lake Pactola

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a lake. Travelers 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. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rapid CIty, SD

What's nearby

  • Prairie Berry Winery - 2 min drive
  • Naked Winery - 2 min drive
  • Horse Thief Lake - 16 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 17 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cruizzers - 11 min drive
  • Alpine Inn - 7 min drive
  • Sick N Twisted Brewing Co. - 3 min drive
  • Ruby House Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Pizzeria Mangiamo - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend
Yvonne is wonderfully responsive and has a beautiful home. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
We were in Hill City for my wedding!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return stay
Happy Trails Lodge is amazing! It is conveniently located to all of the Black Hills & attractions. It is beautifully appointed with everything you could possibly need & very clean & maintained very well. We have stayed at this property 3 times as it perfectly meets our needs with 4 bedrooms & 2 baths. The hosts are very easy to work with & respond quickly to any questions. We plan to return for future stays!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding at diamond sour
We were in the area for a wedding at the diamond spur event center. This was a perfect place to stay to be close to the wedding festivities. The house had room for all 7 of us. The kitchen counter was perfect for feeding the kids. Can’t imagine what the view would be in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We said we’d be back and we’ll return again!
We stayed at Happy Trails for the first time last February & after many trips to the Black Hills through the years & staying multiple different places, we knew we’d finally found “our place!” We love the location & ease of accessibility! It is very centrally located & you can be anywhere in the Hills with a short drive on great roads! The lodge is perfectly appointed & the kitchen is equipped with everything one could possibly need! The towels & bedfing are great as well! We did not have any problems with the WiFi or Roku TV. Yvonne is very responsive to any questions & so easy to work with! We are already looking forward to our next visit! Time to check the availability calendar!! 😍
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne Starostecka

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We enjoy spending weekends at the house, relaxing, reading books, going biking on the Michelson Trail, going out to dinner or touring the local attractions and new places we haven't seen yet. The changing weather conditions are always exciting to watch. We love going rock hunting, hiking, skiing and tubing with our kids. At night we cook dinners, sip wine and play board games.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a house that was centrally located to all the activities, with a nice view of the hills and easy access to major roads. This location was ideal!

What makes this property unique

A modern interior and low maintenance exterior, views of the hills and the forest, plenty of space with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, open layout for easy entertainment, new appliances, modern laundry facility, TV in every bedroom, kitchen and living room, quiet location, a home away from home, uncluttered, simple but tasteful.

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