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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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A cozy living room with two leather armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and two lamps. There are two paintings on the wall.
A living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. There are paintings on the wall and a fur rug.
A cozy dining area with a brick fireplace, leather chairs, and a table set with a rustic centerpiece.
A two-story house with a garage, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Rushmore Lions Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Canyon Lake Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Located within a 5-minute walk of Rushmore Lions Park, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Canyon Lake Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Rushmore Lions Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canyon Lake Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Braeburn Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cliffside Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Meadowood Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive

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. One King bed, Two queen beds and two twin beds in four bedrooms sleep up to 8 people. A Futon sleeper in the family room brings total occupancy up to 10. 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)
One King Bed in the Master Bedroom
Two bedrooms with queen beds in each
One bedroom with two twin size beds (Upper level)
Futon in Family Room
Two Living rooms each with their own tv's
Three Full bathrooms
In House laundry
All linens, towels and bedding
Central 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
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Property located in a resort
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please do not launder any linens or towels as we have them commercially done.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home in Rapid City is within a 10-minute walk of Rushmore Lions Park and Canyon Lake Park. You'll also find Chapel in the Hills and Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this lakeside vacation home will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.

Does Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is 14.8 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore?

Yes, every house at Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore comes with a patio.

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. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion trip

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

Wonderful rental. Great location. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sturgis MC Rally

Absolutely Awesome.. Great house, great peoples to deal with just a pleasure.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Space was great. Clean and plenty of linens. Nice to have 3 bathrooms! The kitchen needs some work for actual cooking. Appliances were subpar. Mattresses also could be better. Overall pleasant and great communication. Good stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rapid City rental

We loved this place and would stay again. We were coming in late on the day of check in but the manager called us to see how our trip up was going. He let us know just how to get our check in material and said to just swing sometime the next day to let them know we made it. That was really nice of them to do and really relieved me that we would be able to come in late without any problems. The rental house is roomy and comfortable. Close to a lake and walking trails. This is a perfect spot for a launch point to everything we wanted to see in the area. If we make it back to this area we would request this rental for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is ideally located to be used as a home base for day trips and easy access to grocery stores and restaurants. The kitchen has all the basic features needed for meals at the house. I will suggest bringing your own spices as they only had salt and pepper. No condiments in the refrigerator. There is plenty of storage space for groceries. Also bring your own shampoo/conditioner (or buy at the local Dollar Store). The back deck has some soft spot so we did not spend time on it. The grill looked ready to use but we never had the opportunity to try it. The front porch saw lots of use for early morning coffee and evening night caps. Lots of rabbits and a young deer visited the yard. The house is also an easy walk to a large park. The 4 bedrooms and three bathrooms were perfect for our group of 9.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean and nice layout for a family stay. Would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property has excellent space and very convenient to all Rapid City and surrounding attractions.

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

No issues--thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place!

Property was exactly as described. Beautiful surroundings. Close to the lake (walking distance). Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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