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Idlewild Pines Retreat

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Interior
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7144.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Black Hills Caverns
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • The Monument Civic Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Monument Health
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Basement

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Primary Room

1 King Bed

Secondary Room with work area/desk

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Idlewild Pines Retreat

Simple, stylish decor is what you'll find throughout our comfortable townhome. There's free parking on premises, a complete kitchen, in-home laundry, WiFi, a desk to work, and a private outdoor patio. The Chapel Valley neighborhood is quiet and tranquil, other than deer walking around or hearing the wind whistle through the Ponderosa pines. You're at the doorstep of the Black Hills & centrally located to all of the great western South Dakota sites.

We've spent hours putting together a very, very comprehensive online guidebook that we'll immediately send out to you after you book with us. We all know that you'll be traveling out this way to see 4 old men on a side of a granite rock, but in case you're wondering what else there is to see & do out here, don't worry - we've got you covered. From the best spots to star-gaze, to where to eat, what outdoor bars to hit up or some of the best hikes, you'll have everything at your fingertips & then-some! In other words, we've pretty much done your itinerary for you so you don't need to do it.

We spent the entire month of June painting every room in the place. We also remodeled both bathrooms & completely refurnished it. In September we managed to do an egress project where we legally can call our comfy basement a 3rd bedroom, complete with a king-size bed. In October we're adding brand-new windows through out the townhome.

The space:
Start your day with a hot drink from the coffee bar, and enjoy sipping it outside on the front deck or under the umbrella on our private patio in back. The dining room table easily seats 6 for meals or to plan your day. The spacious living room has a large, flat-screen smart TV for you to relax & unwind. The place is very clean, as we've sought out the best in the business - our cleaner won "Best Of The Black Hills Award for Cleaners" in 2021. We've incorporated local art throughout to highlight the beauty of the Black Hills as well.

Property manager

David Hagele
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is on a lake. Black Hills Caverns and Berlin Wall Exhibit are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Watiki Water Park and Storybook Island. Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing and Museum of Geology are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Chapel in the Hills - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Black Hills Caverns - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Main Street Square - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Monument Health - 14 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Colonial House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idlewild Pines Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Idlewild Pines Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idlewild Pines Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idlewild Pines Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chapel in the Hills and Canyon Lake Park. Rushmore Lions Park and Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Worked Perfectly for Our Family!

The owner reached out from the moment we booked the home, until we left, to be sure any questions were answered. The home was clean and in a very quiet part of town in an culd-de-sac. The neighborhood felt very safe to take morning or evening walks. The home is a four-plex but very sound, so don’t worry about hearing the neighbors. It was close to a gas station and not far from two grocery stores which is very convenient. Overall an amazing host and a great home! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario F.

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

Great location with easy access

The property info visitors guide was very helpful. Would definitely stay again if we are back in South Dakota. Do many things to do around
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Perfect Location

Great place to stay a few days to see the sights in the area...Badlands, Custer Park and even has an opportunity to vidit Wall Drg.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholle L.

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

Great space!

The property was exactly what we needed and the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera T.

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

Great Location

Stayed 4 nights. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T0mmi P.

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

No surprises

Idlewild Pines was exactly as advertised. No surprises. David, the property owner was a dream to work with. Everything was clean and cozy. We were meeting up with family that we haven't seen in years, and we all had an amazing time ❤️. I highly recommend Idlewild Pines to anyone wanting a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelle S.

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

South Dakota

We enjoyed our stay here. The place was comfortable and great to come home to after a busy day. David had many recommendations for the must sees in the area. The neighbors were all very friendly, we felt safe and welcomed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kindra R.

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

Overall Good

Host was awesome at reaching out and communicating. The online list does say there are three AC which is incorrect but other than that everyone had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Graduation Travel

We were hosting three of our grandchildren as a part of our practice to host our grandchildren as a part of thier high school graduation ... this site work well for our travels ....
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Family trip

Neighborhood was nice. Accommodations were very nice. Host was very Accommodating. It was a great place to unwind and relax. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally N.

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

Great stay!

We found the location of this property to be great for all the locations we wanted to visit—Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, Custer, Devil’s Tower, Hill City. deadwood’s and more! Had we known how beautiful the local lake/park was we would have allowed time to enjoy it as well! The townhome had comfy beds, adequate space, local sites highlighted in the decor/art. The beds were comfy, nice to have a washer and dryer, and it was appreciated to have soaps, shampoo, etc provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Ann J.

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

Perfect location and super quiet

This townhouse was perfect for us and we would definitely stay again. Everything was very clean and well equipped. We loved that two of the bedrooms have king size beds and the beds were very comfortable. There were lots of thoughtful touches throughout and the location was super quiet. The owners were very responsive and helpful when we had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

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

Perfect location

I think most importantly is Dave’s complete detail of places to see in and around Rapid City. The condo was comfortable, and clean. I brought my own grill and specialty food from home. The outdoor space was idea to setup, Dave mentioned he didn’t have a grill set up and I agree it’s not needed. Our daughter missed Dad’s Mexican food (pollo, carne, chorizo, beans etc. thanks Dave and VRBO
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Loved it!

Last rental on a weeklong road trip. It was great! Comfortable and clean. Room for all 6 of us. The owners gave us a great list of places to check out. We didn’t have time for everything we wanted to do so and will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

There briefly but comfortable

It was everything we needed. Quiet, comfortable, well stocked and a supportive host as we were focused on family event. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire T.

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

Rapid City Retreat

From the start we felt comfortable with our choice to stay at Idlewild. David was communicative and accommodating. We only had time in our travel plans to stay the one night but would have definitely stayed longer. The house was clean and just as described. You could tell it was newly renovated. David provided us with recommendations for dinner and we stopped at Murphys Pub and Grill for dinner before we checked in because we were running late. Great choice. Food, drinks and atmosphere was spot on. Food was delicious, atmosphere was cozy and service was quick and friendly. Idlewild is in a nice neighborhood; even spotted a nice buck mule deer with a few does on our way out in the morning. Thank you for providing a great guest experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Subash G.

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

The best experience all the way

I have rented the facilities through VRBO many many times in the past. I would rate this one as one of the top one to remember in a positive manner. The neighborhood was quiet and clean. The owner was very friendly and available. The house was spic n span when we entered. Kitchen was well equipped for every necessity you may need. If I ever visit this neck of the woods, I will certainly try to rent this one again. Five Stars all the way!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jude A.

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

Great perfect for us

Great stay nice and quiet beds were good place was clean could have used a small frying pan but we made it work. Thank you David great time .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michele A.

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

Clean centrally located property with fabulous hosts

The property is centrally located for seeing all the sites! David and Leslie provide an extensive online guidebook upon booking to help guests make the most out of their stay in Rapid City. Upon arrival we were welcomed with with gift basket with snacks and bottled water. We appreciated this and the other little extras provided by the gracious hosts. The 3-story townhouse was clean, the towels were fluffy, and the beds were super comfortable. We cooked several meals in the well stocked kitchen that even included spices. I took off one star since minor repairs are needed (Need handrail for stairs leading to the basement. Basement bath door sticks. Face plate for a couple electric outlets do not fully cover the wall opening. Second floor bath toilet seat, shower head, and shower handle were loose.) The property has central air conditioning (not window air conditioners as listed in the property description). During our summertime visit the main floor was comfortable, the two second floor bedrooms were too warm, and the basement bedroom was too cool. The basement registers/vents were stuck open so closing them was not an option.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Best Host Ever

While the home offered all we needed, including a great location to all we had planned, what made this one of our best vacations was the hosts! David reached out to us immediately after booking and helped us consider areas to explore we had not considered. He gave us continual access to answering questions via text so that we could maximize every minute. Leslie even came to the house while she was in town to replace batteries in thermostat. It was a pleasure getting to meet her in person as she also shared additional ideas. We followed the suggestions of both David and Leslie and are grateful to have had them. They know the area well and want to ensure everyone grows to love it like they do! You will not be disappointed! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thea P.

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

Responsive

The house was clean, comfortable beds and the extra touches were nice. Variety of coffee, snacks, waters, etc The air conditioning was set too warm when we arrived late at night and took some time to cool down, especially upstairs, but the owner was super responsive. It is central air, not window units. The travel guide he provided was helpful and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solveig P.

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

Nice Townhouse

Lovely townhouse in quiet neighborhood. Met our needs and we would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Fantastic accommodations

We are a family of six with kids ages 10 and under. The property was accurately listed and was inviting as soon as we walked in. We loved the location on the west side of Rapid and enjoyed the easy access to tourist attractions. We also enjoyed nearby parks and restaurants. The condo unit that the property is in was very quiet. The neighborhood felt very safe and had great walking sidewalks. The property has ample living space and a well stocked kitchen. I was thrilled with little details like paper towels and tissues being available. The beds were VERY comfortable and the towels were new and fluffy. The bedrooms are two up and one legal bedroom in basement. This wasn't an issue for us as my kids are comfortable sleeping away from us but families with younger children should consider this. The owner was communicative, friendly, and helpful. If life ever brings us back to western South Dakota, I will definitely book here again. I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gokul D.

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

Amazing hosts + Great location

We had the whole place to ourselves and the hosts were very gracious. They gave us so much local insight that it felt like we had a friend in the area! The location is also amazing. It’s within walking distance of a beautiful park. It’s also pretty equidistant to all the national and state parks in the area, which is fantastic for those who are exploring the great outdoors!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by David Hagele

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Hi!

I had the opportunity to travel throughout the world as I worked for United Airlines in Chicago for over 25 years. During that time, I discovered that whenever travelers or locals were nice to me, I truly appreciated their assistance. As a result, I've always enjoyed reciprocating.

Some of my favorite spots in the world include Glacier National Park, Cook Islands, New Zealand & Costa Rica. Bali & Borneo are also ah-may-zing!

Why they chose this property

We choose this spot because it's quiet, comfortable & SO centrally located. You're very close to everything, as you'll soon discover. From just 80 minutes to the Badlands National Park, 35 minutes to Custer State Park & Mt. Rushmore, 45 minutes to Deadwood for some gambling, 30 minutes to the airport or 15 minutes into Rapid City, you'll find this location to meet all of your needs!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests