This was a beautiful property with spacious accommodations, lovely gardens, and picturesque sitting areas. We enjoyed every minute and had everything we needed!
This was an amazing property inside and out. We had lots of room for a group of 8. We vacationed with my son and his family. The kitchen was beautiful and well equipped. The outside gardens were in bloom and so pretty. It was like an oasis! Our grandkids had plenty of space for outdoor exploring. We even had a small deer appear in the backyard!We were on the go every day and it was so relaxing to come back to this home to relax. The hosts were quick to respond with a couple of questions we had. I highly recommend this home when you want to explore Rapid City and beyond!Thank you Leroy and Kim! We hope to be back!
Very much enjoyed our stay, outside space is fantastic and views as well. Chairs are everywhere to enjoy outside space, and beautiful gardens. Nice beds, beautiful kitchen gathering space. Would definitely recommend.
Wonderful house with extremely helpful and friendly owners
We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. It's very conveniently located to the Black Hills and just 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore. Very clean, very nicely appointed home. We really loved our stay!
Awesome VRBO! Amazing gardens and lots of outdoor sitting space, nice views. Fully functional kitchen with all the pots, pans, etc. you would ever need. Bedrooms spaced out and comfortable. Very responsive hosts (although we had no issues at all). Thoughtful amenities. Very relaxing and comfortable space. Close to town and key sites (Rushmore, etc.) Would absolutely stay here again.
A beautiful secluded nature filled paradise in the middle of Rapid City. Conveniently located. Close to most everything. Yet a serene, quiet flower filled oasis awaits you after a busy day of touring or shopping.
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First we felt at home as soon as we walked through the door. The home has everything you could ask for and more.
The views are nothing like I've seen before, everyday is a new adventure outside. The 7 deer we watched everyday come and go as they like, we named them the "Canyon Family".
The location is the best.
Thank you, we will be back and hope this property will be open for us to rent again.
Where do I begin...this was a prefect place for us..attending the 80th Sturgis rally... centrally located..Kim and Leroy were so hospitable... veggies from their garden were excellent...And yes, the sunsets from the cliff area were awesome... thanks again... until next time.. fingers cross in two years. Stay healthy
We thought the grounds were beautiful, we were a little disappointed on the age of the home. It was clean and well taken care of, the owners were as sweet as pie and we would stay again. We did feel the price for the age of the home was a little high and calling the exercise room that when it was one machine and the theater that when it was the living room seemed a little strange. Also our whole time was in the rain so that changes everything as we had to spend so much time inside.
My husband and our adult children (with one 10 month old) spent four days in this VRBO -- and it was great! There are many, MANY spaces to just sit and unwind after busy days of sightseeing and other activities. The yard and gardens are peaceful and so lovely!
The owners are serious about leashing any visiting pets, with good reason. There is a lot of wildlife in this area (many deer, MORE wild turkeys, cottontails, squirrels, and the usual visiting birds!). Please prepare to leash your pets for their safety and that of the visiting fauna.
The beds were comfortable, there was enough hot water for everyone to shower, the kitchen is well-appointed, and the hospitality of the owners was very appreciated!
We'd definitely recommend to anyone traveling with family or a group of friends who might appreciate the serenity and location to so many of the attractions in The Black Hills. Thank you, Leroy and Kim Marie! -- much, MUCH appreciated!
We booked this property as a launching point to Mt. Rushmore and various other attractions. This is in a very nice area of Rapid City, VERY quiet and set up on top of a hill.
The property is landscaped perfectly, it's really quite stunning. You can tell the owners care deeply for nature. Plants and flowers are everywhere. Once inside, the home was AMAZINGLY clean. The kitchen is huge and updated with one of the biggest kitchen islands I've ever seen. The living room description mentions theater seating which is true but it can be a bit awkward if having group discussions since you're not actually facing each other. That said the kitchen island has plenty of seating to make sure everyone is able to be together.
Off of the kitchen is a door to the attached garage which is actually a man cave/she shed with a TV and seating. You can open the back door and the garage door to this space to get a great breeze. Again, that area was very clean for being an indoor/outdoor space. There is a 2 car detached garage if you'd like to park cars in there as well. My son loved the basketball hoop that was mounted on the garage as well.
On the other side of the house are all the bedrooms. The master is smallish but does have a massive closet. The master bathroom is a little dated and does offer a sunken tub/shower so if you have issues with mobility you'd have to use the other bathroom which has a standard walk-in shower. Off of the master is another room that has the sauna as well as the washer and dryer. This rooms is pretty big and has tons of empty wire shelves if you need storage. The room is heated and cooled but we kept the slider shut from the actual master bedroom.
The rest of the bedrooms are decent size and offer queen beds. The room at the end of the hall has a TV, small desk, microwave, and mini fridge.
There is a basement space as well with tons of board games. The decks in the front and backyard are great. There is a gas grill in the back as well as a firepit and hammock. Again, the space is very well maintained.
Mt Rushmore is about 30 min away, Custer State Park, around 45 min, Wind Cave, a little more than an hour and the Badlands/Wall, also around an hour. All places we visited. The owners were kind to leave maps and travel guides to all of the spots as well..
Overall this is great place that is very clean, quiet and large enough for our family of 6. We would HIGHLY recommend this spot for anyone heading to South Dakota!
Leroy & KimMarie,Thank You for offering your Home on VRBO. You had everything we needed to make our Family Vacation to the Black Hills a Great Family Gathering Place. Your attention to Detail inside your Home and Outside as well are much to be Desired. Your Spacious yard gave our Grandkids much area to play and enjoy the campfire. Your Neighborhood is a delight to drive through. Thanks Again! Jim & Julie
This truly was like a small wonderland. We spent a lot of time outside because it is so beautiful. There is a fun spirit about the place. We will hope to be back again in 2 years!!!
This property was magical! The owners are great, the home was immaculate and very accommodating for our entire family. The property was slice of heaven! I would not hesitate to recommend this home to anyone.
This was a great spot for our family. It's a beautiful property with good views and nice spots to sit and have coffee in the morning or a bonfire in the evening. We spent the week taking day trips to the attractions in the area. The house is located in a great spot to see a lot of attractions within an hour drive. I would definitely recommend!
It was exactly what we were expecting!!! Beautiful home. It was decorated for Christmas which was so fun for my kids! (2 & 4). It is fully stocked so donât worry about bringing any kitchen gadgets! It was great because it felt more like a home and not a hotel. We spent most of our time out by the fire pit.
Loved the location of property. Was close to Rapid City Civic Center. Beautiful property.
Loved the size of property. Was close to Rapid City Civic Center, but felt like you were in the country. Beautiful kitchen. Enjoyed the neighbor deer and wild turkeys.
The house was perfect for our setting and so was the yard. The yard was spacious so the kids could get out of the house to run and play games. The garage that is connected to the house was a great addition because it's not really a garage but a place to unwind and talk about the day.
Our group rented the house for our trip to the Sturgis bike rally. The place was really a great location as it was on the west side of town so getting things easy as it was pretty centralized and it was just awesome. The description was spot on with everything. Got to meet LeRoy when we got there and donât imagine there could a better host .
What a remarkable site for family and outdoor gatherings!
This was an extra-ordinary experience that made a family reunion and celebration super convenient. I grew up in Rapid and know the city well. There isn't another place I could imagine that I could have a large family stay in the same location without it feeling like we were all squeezed into a house. The fact that this place is set up for outdoor relaxing, retreating and entertaining is the hallmark. The owners, LeRoy and Kim, were not only welcoming, they invited us to use their own entertainment equipment (tables, grill, roasters, serving dishes, etc.) for our needs. I can't imagine the effort, cost and hassle it would have been to rent another facility for our gathering. It was all in one place and made the whole weekend delightful.
The home was just Beautiful, peaceful and clean! Owners were So accommodating and easy to work with. We would definitely stay here again, it was a great experience, and gorgeous location. Our family made so many wonderful memories here!
We really enjoyed our stay. Owners were easy to work with. The kitchen, linens, towels were well stocked. The beds were very comfortable and the house was clean. Very spacious. Really a great house to stage day trips down to the parks and attractions.
We love to hike and garden together! The pic is from atop Crazy Horse Monument during the annual Volksmarch. We recently completed a six-figure remodel, new cabinetry, ton of upgrades, including all new appliances and 2 HVAC. systems for year round comfort. Our Cliff Cave entertainment room makes independent relaxing for night owls. We are a fourth generation family of early German beet farmers that migrated into Rapid City after the droughts in the mid-50s.
I got lost in this part of town as a high-school kid. I said if I ever returned to Rapid City, this is where I want to live - Sunset Cliff! We appreciate being near town but not in the city.