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Secluded Creekside cabin with access to the best swimming hole on Spring Creek

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Dining
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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Bear Country USA
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Reptile Gardens
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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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.

Secluded Creekside cabin with access to the best swimming hole on Spring Creek

Located in the historic and beautiful Stratobowl. Sleeps 6. This home was built into the landscape of a rugged canyon. The location is very isolated, yet convenient to Rapid City and attractions. Large windows provide incredible wilderness view up Spring Creek. Surrounded by hiking trails and Forest Service land. A bighorn sheep area borders the property. The master bedroom has a king size bed and a sleeping loft with a queen size bed. A second bedroom has a queen size bed. Both bedrooms have private decks overlooking the creek. Additionally, there are two full size beds in the basement. There is a well equipped kitchen and a very comfortable living room and a dining area. There is an entertainment center with a video library and local television channels. There is a wraparound deck with seating and relaxing areas. The master bath has both a shower and a claw foot tub. The home is a one-of-a-kind, in a very unique and beautiful setting.

Enjoy the natural beauty of the Black Hills secluded in this one-of-a-kind home along Spring Creek. The home is located in a very unique and historic area, the Stratobowl - birthplace of the Space Age where the Army Air Corps and National Geographic Society launched manned balloon flights into the stratosphere to a record 72,395 feet in 1934-35.

Note: Guests of the "Be House" have access to the best swimming hole on Spring Creek shown in the photos via short drive or stroll of 1/2 mi. This location is shared with another vacation home and we request that "Be House" guests limit their enjoyment of it between the hours of 10am to 7:00pm.

In order to access the surrounding property (Stratobowl, trails along the creek, etc), a hold harmless waiver will be available to sign at check in.

It is about 20 minutes to Rapid City and 20 minutes to Mount Rushmore. Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out is 11:00 AM.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes by car from Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf and 13 minutes from Reptile Gardens
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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 a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Secluded Creekside cabin with access to the best swimming hole on Spring Creek Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S., Odessa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our first time in the Black Hills and staying at Ken’s was by far one of the coolest places we have stayed. Not only does Ken make you feel at home, he shares his beautiful property for us to explore. Stratobowl is historically fascinating and stunningly beautiful. We enjoyed being close to Rapid City, Mount Rushmore, all the hikes and scenic drives around Custer States and coming back to the house to enjoy the decks overlooking the rim. We only used the upstairs beds and they are very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean and comfortable home. We loved our stay here while exploring the Black Hills area. There was plenty of room for the seven of us. We enjoyed the stars in the beautiful night sky. We saw bighorn sheep up on the cliff above the stratobowl while we were on the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, the view was breathtaking and loved that it was secluded. Ken was great to work with, house was clean and well supplied. I would definitely recommend this house for your next vacation to South Dakota!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an unforgettable stay at Ken’s place! The views were absolutely breathtaking — whether it was sunrise with coffee or sunset winding down, the scenery made every moment special.The home was clean, cozy, and perfectly situated to take in the beauty all around. Ken was a thoughtful, responsive host who made everything easy.Thank you, Ken, for sharing such a peaceful and picturesque spot. We’re already dreaming of our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time staying a few days at the cabin. After being in tighter accommodations along a road trip with our kids this was exactly what we all needed. The cabin is great and well appointed with everything you need, and the views are fantastic from every deck or porch on the place. We intend to return again in the future for a longer stay. There is so much to see and do in the area and this is a great place to serve as base camp for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was absolutely beautiful and provided ample space inside and great opportunities for exploration outside!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful secluded home!!

Every one of us enjoyed the whole property. Tons a hiking right by the house. A swimming hole that can be enjoyed! We all had wished we could have stayed at the house longer. House was clean and spacious for us 6 adults. We absolutely would stay here again! Ken was so nice when we arrived he gave us a tour of the whole property and walked us through the trail hiking map he offered. Such a genuine and kind person!
View from the main floor balcony
Little waterfall hike on property was about 15-20 minutes from the front door to the falls.
This is the view looking back toward the house from the waterfall.
Down by the swimming hole
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super location

Everyone enjoyed the stay. Secluded home but easy access to all of Rapid City events and sights. If you're looking for these things, i suggest you stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Family Getaway

This place was absolutely amazing! We enjoyed the peaceful setting, our children loved swimming in the swimming pond! We had fun hiking on all the different hikes on the property. The owner was so kind and helpful! Our whole family was sad to leave, this place is truly special! We definitely hope to come back and stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful retreat!

We can’t say enough how much we loved staying at this property. It was the perfect size for our family of 6. So clean, attractive and with all the odds and ends we needed to make it our home for a week. And the setting amongst the mountains and stream were breathtaking. We were in great hands with the owners! They were very helpful and accommodating! We’ll be back again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise in the Black Hills

This house is the perfect location for a Black Hills vacation. You are 20 minutes from Keystone/Mount Rushmore/Hill City, about 40 minutes to Custer State Park, 30 minutes from the Needles Highway, and about 75 minutes to Deadwood or Spearfish Canyon. Also, Rapid City is only 20-25 minutes away.House is located in a small canyon, minutes away from Spring Creek. There are hiking trails right out your door. Main bedroom has a VERY comfortable king bed!!Ken is the best host ... lots of history in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property

Unreal views, hikes, space, and very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature Made

This was the most serene and relaxing place we have ever stayed in a listed place. The description was perfect in saying it was a secluded cabin. The surrounding area of cliffs and woods offered so much peace. Any season would be so inviting. Ken was an exceptional host and very hospitable in showing us around the acreage and the history behind it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded getaway in Black Hills

The property was wonderful with a private stream and hiking trails. At the same time, it was super close to lots of great sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

The property was stunning and the host was great. Perfect spot for a family getaway with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Week

The drive into the property is pure eye candy, the 5 boys saw a deer as we approached the house! Hiking, Swimming in the pond, allowing us the use of the Kayaks and life vests!! Just the best host ever. There are certainly enough blankets, pillows and towels for any big family. We loved seeing the little chipmunks each morning and the star filled sky each night. I could not have picked a better place to bring my family to enjoy such a beautiful vacation. Thank you so very much
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dreamy Spot

Absolutely amazing house and property! Ken & Cory have thought of everything to make your stay unforgettable. The kids (and adults) spent hours and hours playing in the creek and swimming in the water hole.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful place to be

Beautiful location, lovely home. Close to so many activities. Hidden and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on Earth

This property has it all-seclusion, nature to behold, every emenity you could ask for on a family trip. We will be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views and hikes, super quiet

We stayed at the house much more than we anticipated because we were surrounded by so much beauty and cleared hiking paths. The host was friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful trip and anticipate returning if we come back to the area! The house had everything we needed for a family of four.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

The location of this property is absolutely beautiful! Loved sitting on the decks and watching a momma deer and her two babies and listening to the sound of the running creek was so peaceful. The property manager was very nice and showed us around. I would definitely recommend if you just want a place to unwind and relax!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Relaxing Family Spot

This property and host are amazing! We enjoyed sitting on the decks listening to the creek, watching animals wander along the creek, hiking the property's trails, and swimming at the swimming hole. A perfect place to call home while exploring the Black Hills - close to many of the areas attractions, yet very secluded, quiet, and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views, relaxing atmosphere

Our family could not have been more comfortable and felt this whole area was perfect to escape and just enjoy eachother's company. The hosts were so welcoming and had everything taken care of! There is access to hiking that is so beautiful, and it is easy access to all the local adventures. There was easy access to everything while also feeling that you had total privacy in gorgeous natural surroundings!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Wonderful property surrounded by the Black Hills. Very quiet location yet close to Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and Rapid City. We appreciate the hosts sharing their property with us. Will definitely stay again when visiting the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024