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The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence

The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence

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Welcome to The Chalet!
Spring flowers at the Chalet
Front deck of Chalet
The Chalet is ready for you!
Fresh coats of green paint are on! August 2022...

Overview of The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Black Hawk, SD
  • Popular LocationRushmore Mall20 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Monument Civic Center20 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatiki Water Park21 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Loft

Bedroom 2 - main floor

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The chalet on high meadows - hear the silence

The Chalet on High Meadows is an artistically designed European-styled Chalet nestled in a high meadow of the Black Hills in western South Dakota. This vacation rental chalet graces a peaceful meadow and overlooks the Black Hills National Forest and is approximately 10 miles NW of Rapid City. It is conveniently positioned to the west of I-90 between Rapid City and Sturgis, SD on a well maintained county road. The easy access allows visitors to enjoy top events and attractions yet experience the quiet of the natural setting.

Enjoy the openness of the floor plan, the closeness to nature and the simple beauty that surrounds The Chalet. Features include: One full bathroom on the main floor, fully-equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, two bedroom areas with queen-sized beds (one queen bed and a single bed upstairs in the loft; and, one queen bed downstairs near bathroom) as well as a sofa sleeper, all comfortably appointed beneath a lofted, knotty pine cathedral ceiling. Outdoors features include: Gas grill, private tennis court, gazebo, deck.

Activities include: tennis, bike riding, hiking, birding, fishing in area lakes or streams, skiing at nearby downhill ski resorts or cross-country skiing, golfing, variety of restaurants and various tourist attractions. Come stay at The Chalet and play tennis on The Chalet's private tennis court. August 2022 Pro Track and Tennis, Inc. out of Omaha, NE completely reconditioned the tennis court. The court is designed to meet the International Tennis Federation (ITF) tennis' global governing body specifications.

Coronavirus changed all of our lives. We are following the VRBO Host standards:
1) Contactless Check-in/Check-out: we allow you to check-in and check-out without any personal contact with us. We will text or call you with specific instructions;
2) Shoes must be taken off at the door and not worn inside.
3) Light Housekeeping: we will leave cleaning supplies in the bathroom and kitchen for you to use as per VRBO specifications. Guests are to provide some light housekeeping prior to checking out as per VRBO guidelines. We will leave a copy of the guidelines for you in the house book. We ask guests to leave The Chalet clean and tidy.
4) Buffers: we are attempting to leave a buffer between each set of guests checking in at The Chalet.
5) Hot Tub: we are happy to provide the hot tub to our guests as best as we can this season. Please contact us if you wish to use the hot tub. Any public health and safety conditions that change due to unforeseen events (Covid-19 Virus Mutations), CDC guidelines will be followed.
6) Extra attention to cleanliness.

Property manager

BJ Flanders-Paterson and Colin Paterson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Exterior
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed
$300 special event fee for over 6 people present

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shoes off at door; Follow House Rules in Rental Agreement/House Book. VRBO Cleaning Protocols. No outdoor fires; are in Black Hills Nat'l Forest.

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
Note from host: $300 special event fee for over 6 people present
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Blackhawk

Located in Blackhawk, this cabin is in the mountains. Petrified Forest of the Black Hills and Dinosaur Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Storybook Island and Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Museum of Geology are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Black Hawk, SD

What's nearby

  • Main Street Square - 19 min drive
  • Rushmore Mall - 20 min drive
  • The Monument Civic Center - 20 min drive
  • Watiki Water Park - 21 min drive
  • Black Hills Caverns - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Hawk Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
  • J.R.'s Rhodehouse BBQ PIT - 12 min drive
  • Neighbors Grub and Pub - 7 min drive
  • Slash J Saloon - 13 min drive
  • Elk Creek Steakhouse & Lounge - 11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College friends reunion after 25+ years!
We started the trip with an unexpected visit to the ER (nothing to do with the chalet). Still, all ended up well and we enjoyed spending the rest of the time together listening to music, cooking, and reminiscing. Travel was put on hold but that was okay because we had all the comforts of home. Becci checked to make sure we had what we needed and we felt very pampered.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Doris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
Overall we had a pleasant stay in the little Chalet. The owner Becci very friendly, and on top of things. We had some issues with a beeping smoke detector and the thermostat, and she got it fixed within an hour of our arrival! The house lays beautifully on top of a hill in a very quiet and spread-out neighborhood. Unfortunately it was already too cold to use the outdoor space. The chalet was very clean, the kitchen stocked, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom had a good size with enough towels. The sink though is really low, and the shower (a converted bathtub) was downright dangerous, because it was so slippy, and the shower head so low, that my 6,2" husband really struggled to take a decent shower. And one thing I really need to point out here is, that the whole house, except for the bathroom, is one big room! It is mentioned that it has an open floor plan, but that usually does not mean that there are no separated bedrooms whatsoever. So if someone sleeps upstairs, they have to turn on the light to manage the narrow spinal stairs,which means the whole house is lighted, and needs to walk past the beds down stairs in order to go to the restroom! Also, if you are a light sleeper, this house might not be for you. Because everything is so open you hear the fridge humming, a clock ticking, and the stairwell releasing tension at night quite loud, among other noises. But since it was just two of us, the house worked fine, and we spend a very relaxing week in SD!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
75th Birthday surprise road trip
We 3 sisters absolutely loved our 5-night stay! The chalet is so charming! Fully furnished kitchen, very clean, comfy beds, and luxuriant towels! We enjoyed the hot tub too! The written instructions were very helpful! One downstairs bedroom was very handy for the eldest of the group. There is only one bathroom but we managed just fine. The spiral staircase added to the charm (my 71-year-old sister hung on for dear life, but it was manageable. We would completely recommend The Chalet!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
We had a great time at The Chalet. This was our first time in South Dakota and we loved it. The Chalet was nicely situated between all the places we wanted to visit and we loved coming back to a peaceful getaway to relax in the evenings. It was the perfect place all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little Chalet
I’m scared to leave a glowing review because I’d love to keep this little gem a secret! It was perfect for our little getaway to the Black Hills. Super clean and well stocked, cozy and cute. The host thought of everything…even floss samples in the bathroom. It was nice to have all the tourist guides to look through as well. We saw a lot of deer and turkey on the drive to and from the chalet and in the evenings while sitting in the hot tub. The hosts live on the property, but there is enough distance to feel secluded. Host was very responsive and kept in great contact, checking to make sure we had Eve thing we needed and directions/check in/out. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by BJ Flanders-Paterson and Colin Paterson

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Your hosts, Becci Flanders-Paterson and Colin Paterson are both geologists by degree and naturalists by interest. Becci was born in Germany and Colin is a native of New Zealand and has practiced geology on six continents. Both are naturalized US citizens and have lived in the Black Hills since the early 1980's.

Why they chose this property

The Chalet is a place you come to if you wish to 'listen to the quiet'. It is a dream come true and is a very special place for our entire family - it has been a labor of love from day one. We hope you enjoy the comfort and the peacefulness The Chalet has to offer.
All towels, linens, etc. are supplied.

What makes this property unique

The private tennis court allows visitors to practice and play to your heart's desire in a natural setting.
Within hiking distance is Botany Canyon -an exceptional way to spend a day. Botany Canyon is truly one of the most unique ecologically-sensitive areas in the Black Hills.

Languages:

English

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