House in Pennington County, SD
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Located in the historic Stratobowl near Rockerville, this classic Black Hills ranch style home is right on Spring Creek in a rugged canyon. The back windows and deck look out onto the best swimming hole on all of Spring Creek. Surrounded by hiking trails along the creek and in the National Forest, this is the perfect location for families searching for adventure in the great outdoors or couples who want to get away from it all in an incredibly peaceful setting.
The house has been fully updated with all of today's conveniences including climate control, updated electrical system, and DSL internet. Located near Rockerville, this home is secluded, yet only 20 minutes from Rapid City or Mount Rushmore.
Sleeps 6. The master bedroom has a king size bed with large windows looking down to the creek. A second bedroom has a queen size bed also with views of the creek. The third bedroom is the heritage room with a king size bed built into the room. The home has a deck on the creek side where guests can enjoy their morning coffee or grill out later in the day. There is a well-equipped kitchen and a very comfortable living room with a 42" television. The bathroom has a walk-in shower with grab bars. The single level and attached garage make it ideal for anyone with mobility difficulties.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Black Hills secluded in this classic 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: New driveway concrete construction planned for May. You are still welcome to stay!
Note: Between the hours of ~Noon and 6:00pm there is a chance that the swimming hole might be shared by the owner's grandson and one other adjacent vacation home.
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.
Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out is 11:00 AM.
The house has been fully updated with all of today's conveniences including climate control, updated electrical system, and DSL internet. Located near Rockerville, this home is secluded, yet only 20 minutes from Rapid City or Mount Rushmore.
Sleeps 6. The master bedroom has a king size bed with large windows looking down to the creek. A second bedroom has a queen size bed also with views of the creek. The third bedroom is the heritage room with a king size bed built into the room. The home has a deck on the creek side where guests can enjoy their morning coffee or grill out later in the day. There is a well-equipped kitchen and a very comfortable living room with a 42" television. The bathroom has a walk-in shower with grab bars. The single level and attached garage make it ideal for anyone with mobility difficulties.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Black Hills secluded in this classic 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: New driveway concrete construction planned for May. You are still welcome to stay!
Note: Between the hours of ~Noon and 6:00pm there is a chance that the swimming hole might be shared by the owner's grandson and one other adjacent vacation home.
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.
Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out is 11:00 AM.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Pennington County, SD
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Fantastic property with equally great host! It is a destination location without even needing to leave the property. Hiking, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and playing games--we were very happy.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
This is such a lovely home, we really enjoyed being there. The water is very nice to swim in, make sure to watch for the snapping turtle but it should swim away from you. Just keep an eye out. The house did smell a little musty but I assume it was the previous people or just because it is an older home. We loved the wood and was wondering about the history of it which I saw online normally the host will greet you but they were on vacation themselves. We actually liked being left alone more but wish there was a history binder of the area and home. Loved all the hot air balloons. The location is amazing, you will be able to jump right on the highway and go either direction to a lot of tourist spots making it so easy and convenient. The only thing that we wish was a sign up time for the swimming hole so we could plan better around of vacation. A couple times when we came back from exploring either the host or others that vacation the other homes where there and we prefer more privacy on vacation which is why we picked the location. I didnt realize others could use the swimming hole until we got there from 1pm to 6pm. Its at the very bottom of the listing which I feel like that should be brought up to the top. If I did know I might have not booked it. Otherwise its a really great place, I really recommend it if your not planning on swimming or dont mind others. We just wanted to be more secluded. I do think the rating should be a 4.7 overall and not a 4 but I am unable to do so.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Wonderful place. Just as listed. Close enough to all of the attractions, but far enough off the grid to feel like we were alone.
5 / 10·Oct 2023
Ken and Cory have created a gorgeous and peaceful home away from home. The cabin is very secluded, all the amenities you need for a nice stay, breathtaking scenery and just a short distance from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custers State Park, Needles Highway (we went to all of these). We enjoyed a relaxing ride thru the Black Hills on the 1880 train. Very yummy restaurants, but we stocked up on groceries and cooked most meals. The history of the property that the cabin sits on is very interesting! Thank you again Ken and Cory for a remarkable vacation spot! We will be back!
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(133 Ratings)
"Fantastic property with equally great host! It is a destination location without even needing to leave the property. Hiking, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and playing games--we were very happy."
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