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New Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths - 15 min. to Mt. Rushmore

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10152.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rapid CIty, SD
  • Place, Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Naked Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths - 15 min. to Mt. Rushmore

Welcome to the Happy Trails Lodge! You will enjoy a newer 4 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with views of the hills, pine trees and pasture, centrally located at the Three Forks, intersection of Hwy 385 & Hwy 16. From here, you will have easy access to all the central hills attractions, including Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Sheridan Lake, Pactola Reservoir, Hill City, Keystone and the Black Hills National Forest. With such easy access to everything, you will be able to relax more, drive less, and enjoy the beautiful views right from the deck. The home features modern interior finishes, custom woodwork, creative lighting accents, 3 queen beds and one King size. There is also a queen size sleeper sofa, and a twin sleeper sofa in the living room for your extra guests. Each bedroom is equipped with a TV, bedside lamps, an overhead fan, a large closet with hangers and shelves, extra air mattresses and bedding. The house is stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair dryer, toilet paper, paper towels, 12 cup coffee maker, dishes, dish soap, utensils, crock pot, iron, bed sheets, pillows, extra blankets, quilts and pillows for extra beds, also a propane gas grill and outdoor furniture. We hope your stay is comfortable and relaxing. This is your time, so enjoy your vacation in the Black Hills!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore. Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rapid CIty, SD

What's nearby

  • Prairie Berry Winery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Naked Winery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • 1880 Train - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 20 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths - 15 min. to Mt. Rushmore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths - 15 min. to Mt. Rushmore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths - 15 min. to Mt. Rushmore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Modern Lodge! Central Black Hills, 4 bdrms/2 baths - 15 min. to Mt. Rushmore located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Prairie Berry Winery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Naked Winery and Stone Faces Winery. Sheridan Lake and Sheridan Lake South are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 244 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and as advertised. Our family enjoyed our stay with excellent accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with a great location!! Host was accommodating with us! This place has just about everything you would need! Kitchen has everything you would want for cooking! We loved how it was tucked back a bit but close enough to the main road! Definitely would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryant F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! The location of this place is perfect. Super clean. Beautiful home. Lots of space. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Perfect Place to Stay!

This property was perfect! Could not have found a better location! Close to everything. Was a beautiful property! When I come back to the Black Hills I'd stay at this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fabulous! We struggled a little between the key pad vs key lock box, but we figured it out
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Family Graduation

My family needed a place to stay to attend a graduation and wanted to stay together. Wonderful location and great accommodation for a small extended family who wants to stay together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

theresa h., United States

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

Great Vacation Home

Was a great location to experience the Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mt. Rushmore Trip

We loved this place! Plenty of room for our group, great location near many key attractions, and beautiful scenery! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Weekend

Yvonne is wonderfully responsive and has a beautiful home. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy L.

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

Beautiful Stay!

We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful stay! The house is well maintained and very clean. The location is perfect and centrally located for everything we wanted to see and do. Yvonne was extremely helpful throughout the booking process and very quick to respond during our stay. We would book again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Review

Great property. A little bit of a drive from Rapid which was our fault but overall great home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H., Mesa

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

Beautiful home

This home had everything we could ask for. Beautiful setting and close to so many activities. We will definitely stay here again if we visit the area again. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg J C., Estherville, USA

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

Hill City Gem

This was a very well maintained comfortable home. It was clean and comfy. The location was superb as it was centrally located to all the attractions.. We would stay there again for sure. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Return stay

Happy Trails Lodge is amazing! It is conveniently located to all of the Black Hills & attractions. It is beautifully appointed with everything you could possibly need & very clean & maintained very well. We have stayed at this property 3 times as it perfectly meets our needs with 4 bedrooms & 2 baths. The hosts are very easy to work with & respond quickly to any questions. We plan to return for future stays!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Wedding weekend

We were in Hill City for my wedding!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sue H.

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

stay

Love the layout of the house, location and ammenities.Forgot some food in frig. Sorry.Hate the king mattress. Need a new coffee maker, takes almost an hour for a pot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Great place in a great part of the country

Pros: very central location to all area attractions, 4 bedrooms! Nice to have room for everyone to sleep comfortably, beds were comfy, well stocked. Cons: close to major road and not great outdoor space (by this I mean I didn't want to hang out outside because furniture was uncomfortable and there was no shade). Overall great property in an extraordinarily beautiful area of the country. If you're on the fence, go visit the black hills!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Perfect stay for any group

We had the most perfect experience staying here! The house is spacious, extremely clean, and adorably decorated. We cooked dinner there all 5 nights, and they had everything we could have ever needed to make our meals (including the grill). Views from the property are gorgeous! The location is great; it takes minutes to get to attractions like Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, wineries/breweries, etc. I simply can’t recommend this home enough for a relaxing stay in the Black Hills! Thank you for such a wonderful experience
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

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

Black Hills Wedding Weekend

We booked this cabin for a wedding weekend at Diamond Spur, and it was an ideal choice. The location is incredibly convenient—just a short walk to the venue and directly across from the Diamond Spur Lodge. With four bedrooms, the cabin comfortably sleeps 8, though the two bathrooms are a bit tight, making it challenging for a larger group to get ready at once. The kitchen and dining area are spacious, offering seating for 12-14, and the open layout flows into the living area, which seats 4. The front and back decks provide plenty of additional seating and outdoor space. The kitchen and bathrooms were well-stocked with all the essentials. We did have a bit of trouble adjusting the thermostat, which led to a chilly first night and a warmer third night, thanks to the fluctuating Black Hills temperatures. Overall, the cabin is perfectly located for anyone attending an event at the venue or exploring the area. The neighborhood is also lovely and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dick T.

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

Trail riding in Black Hills

The house was centrally located near all the area attractions wit a great view. We came to this area to ride UTVs in the Black Hills and trails were nearby. Very spacious parking area to accommodate our trucks ,trailers and ITVs The house was well stocked and easily accommodated 8 adults. Check in was simple and owner was easy to contact. We did experience some maintenance concerns. A/C quit working and smoke detector were beeping. They were quick fixes
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, close to wedding venue we were there to attend! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect and central to all of the sites we wanted to visit in the area. It was a peaceful place to unwind after a day of site seeing. We would highly recommend this home and the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne Starostecka

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We enjoy spending weekends at the house, relaxing, reading books, going biking on the Michelson Trail, going out to dinner or touring the local attractions and new places we haven't seen yet. The changing weather conditions are always exciting to watch. We love going rock hunting, hiking, skiing and tubing with our kids. At night we cook dinners, sip wine and play board games.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a house that was centrally located to all the activities, with a nice view of the hills and easy access to major roads. This location was ideal!

What makes this property unique

A modern interior and low maintenance exterior, views of the hills and the forest, plenty of space with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, open layout for easy entertainment, new appliances, modern laundry facility, TV in every bedroom, kitchen and living room, quiet location, a home away from home, uncluttered, simple but tasteful.

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