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Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Living area
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore

This lodge is a large two story Black Hills Vacation Home situated on the back side of beautiful Lake Park Campground and Cottages. Three queen beds and two twin beds in four bedrooms sleep up to 8 people. Three full bathrooms means nobody has to wait. Nice two car garage and off street parking.
Cougar Lodge gets its name from the large amount of wildlife in the area. You can watch the deer meander by while your family enjoy barbequing on your own gas grill.
The property connects to Lake Park Campground and Canyon Lake where you can enjoy fishing, take a paddle boat to explore the lake, or start a bike ride on the 8 mile paved trail passing 2 Golf Courses - it is truly wonderful place to make memories. The lodge offers something for everyone, from a cozy reading nook to the grassy lawn for outdoor games.
Like all of our cottages it is smoke free and pet free.

Beautiful kitchen on the Main floor
Comfortable dining room with seating for 8 (6 at the table, 2 at the bar)
Three bedrooms with queen beds in each
One bedroom with two twin size beds (Upper level)
Two Living rooms
Three Full bathrooms
In House laundry
All linens, towels and bedding
Air conditioning and Heat
Wireless internet and 2 Flat screen cable t.v.'s
Large Deck with Gas grill + plenty of areas for seating
Garage

Property manager

Scott Nelson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

US-2725-listing-42

About the neighborhood

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Rapid City, South Dakota

What's nearby

  • Chapel in the Hills - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Black Hills Caverns - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Main Street Square - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Monument Health - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Colonial House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center and Chapel in the Hills. US Phs Indian Hospital and Sioux San Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion trip
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sturgis MC Rally
Absolutely Awesome.. Great house, great peoples to deal with just a pleasure.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Wonderful rental. Great location. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great house for the whole family. Location couldn't be better with easy access to all the Black Hills has to offer. Wouldn't hesitate to book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the Best
This place was absolutely the best--we spent three nights there and wished we had spent a week. Very clean and furnished like new! It was clear that this place was detailed to a high degree. We stayed at five different VRBOs on our trip and this place was by far the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Both good and bad
Good - layout with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and separate sitting area upstairs. Excellent WIFI Bad - Kitchen had no salt, pepper, olive oil, aluminum foil or other basic items. No hair dryer or shampoo in any of the bathrooms. Very chintzy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty good, but some negatives
This house is in a good location by a lake and park with places to walk. It's convenient to the Black Hills. The house has a long, narrow living room with large pieces of furniture. The cramped kitchen is poorly laid out, and it's hard for more than one person at a time to be in the kitchen. There was not enough flatware to last one day, and we kept hand washing spoons and forks. There were plenty of cooking pots. The dining room table was too small; it barely seated 6 people. The AC worked well. Our downstairs bed was very soft and very high (thick mattress). The showerhead was good but it was placed low, causing difficulties for my tall spouse. There seemed to be plenty of hot water. We encountered several different bugs in the house; pest control treatment would be helpful. If we stayed in the area again, I would look for a different house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Clean, Clean!!!
Wow! Pictures don't do this place justice! Extremely clean, super comfortable, very spacious, nice furniture... We sat on the covered front porch every morning with our coffee, loved every minute of our stay. Peaceful neighborhood. Layout was perfect for our 5 adults. We will definitely be renting this place again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property has excellent space and very convenient to all Rapid City and surrounding attractions.
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
This property is in a convenient location. Close to stores restaurants and attractions but yet still felt outside the city. We had deer visit every night. It is spacious for families or even multiple families. It has all the basics but no extras as some rentals do (basic spices, ice chests etc.)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Awesome location. Close to attractions. Busy days and then wonderful to come back to the house and relax. Great space!! Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway
Look no further if you want a quaint and relaxing cottage to stay in. This property at Lake Park Campground and Cottages was wonderful. It fits all the needs for a large group or family. We were a family of 5 but it easily could fit 6 or 7. The kitchen comes equipped with everything you need as well as the bathrooms and bedrooms. There are outside sitting areas in both the front and backyard. As well as plenty of places to walk around the campsite. My children loved that they basically had the upstairs all to themselves. The owners are the most sweetest and kindest people I have ever met. They are very loving, accommodating, helpful, and personable. I highly recommend Lake Park Cottages for your traveling needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miguel A. M., Blythewood

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Clean and Comfortable
We loved to stay in this property/clean and quiet area. Especially watching the deers walking thru patio/front of the house. Well located to go to places such as Mount Rushmore [25 mins away].....etc. People from South Dakota are very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cougar Lodge
Cougar Lodge was perfect for us. My husband and I with our two married daughters and their husbands, and our other daughter all had a bedroom and with 3 restrooms we had plenty of restrooms. The location was great and allowed us to be about an hour plus or minus from Devil’s Tower, Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, Badlands National Park, in addition to miniature golf and Bear Country nearby. Rapid City has easy access to groceries, gas, food and tourist attractions. Cougar Lodge was clean and had what we needed. Management was easy to work with. A gas grill is available on the deck. The only small negative was that the upstairs section only has two vents for AC and they aren’t in the bedrooms. The last day the temps got up to 80 and the upstairs bedrooms were pretty warm that night. They do provide a box fan for each bedroom. Neighborhood is nice and there is a walking trail nearby. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We felt like we hit the Jackpot finding a 4 bedroom 3 bath home at an affordable price
The location was great, we made use of the patio and BBQ Pit. Everything was nice and clean, we would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall decent stay
It was a decent stay. I liked that it was off a main road, but not at all noisy. The house and property were nice, but a bit antiquated. The carpet had spots where the pad was worn or removed. The towels, while especially welcomed for use, were a bit on the low end for quality. That's really the only two negatives I have.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
No issues--thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Alienna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place!
Property was exactly as described. Beautiful surroundings. Close to the lake (walking distance). Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
We had a great stay at Cougar Lodge! The property was very clean and comfortable. The location was great for all the activities we had planned and was a quick trip to downtown and to the grocery store.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very nice accommodations and centrally located for the attractions in and near Rapid City….would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, quiet neighborhood
I could go on forever about this great property. Great location to visit the Badlands, Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, various caves, and Sturgis. House was big enough to give my adult children their own private space. Very quiet neighborhood yet close to grocery store, Walmart, restaurants and mini golf (usually within 8-15 min). Lake in the neighborhood for fishing, paddle boats, also a walking trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and well managed
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental house
This was a fantastic spot for our family to stay during our visit to the Black Hills. We had our kids plus other extended family which worked out great with the 4 bedrooms. The house was in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to many places. Check in and out was super easy, and the property management was very friendly and helpful. It was probably the cleanest VRBO I've ever stayed in too. I would definitely recommend this spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nonie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rapid city
The house was perfect for us. The neighborhood was quiet and we saw wild life. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cougar Lodge
Family vacation was amazing. house was perfect. no complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021