A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Rapid City, SD
Pactola Pines Marina
Place, Pactola Pines Marina
17 min drive
Pactola Point Swim Beach
Place, Pactola Point Swim Beach
19 min drive
Sheridan Lake
Place, Sheridan Lake
20 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
55 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning!
Riley’s Retreat is a great house for families. It is in a great location, just off Highway 385 and near the beautiful Pactola Reservoir. The back yard is the National Forest. The main level has a kitchen, dining room, a sunken living room , and a bedroom with a king bed. The living room has a hide-a-bed couch. The bathroom on this level has a shower. There are three levels in the house, and the main level has central air. There is a deck with a great view of the mountains. There is also room on the deck to grill. The upper level has two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds. You have to walk through the room with the queen bed to get to the room with the twin beds. There is a window air conditioner in the upper level. The lower level also has central air, as well as a living room with a TV, a bedroom with a queen bed, and a bathroom with a shower and tub. There is also a room with a queen bed on this level. There are washer and dryer facilities on the lower level. There is a four-person hot tub here as well. Please be aware that there are spiral staircases connecting the upper and lower levels to the main level. If you’re staying with kids or older people, there’s a child gate you can use to block off the stairs. There’s parking for four vehicles and 1 16 ft trailer. Additional trailer parking is available at our office.
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Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Don’t strip the beds
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Important information
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Property # 1266665vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Rapid City
Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Black Forest Inn - 13 min drive
Rimrock Happy Tavern - 27 min drive
Big Poppa's Pizza - 37 min drive
No Bad Days Tap Wagon - 21 min drive
The Depot - 27 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! ?
As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! on 5 Oct 2026 start from AU$684, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Riley's Retreat Hot Tub and air conditioning! located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Pactola Lake, Pactola Point Swim Beach, and Pactola Pines Marina. Sheridan Lake North and Black Hills National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great property for a small extended family! If you don’t mind driving to get to places, the Mountain view from the deck was amazing! Nice clean property that had everything we needed.
If you don’t mind the drive this is the place to stay! It was plenty of room for our family and the host was super responsive. Much appreciated and we had a great time in South Dakota.
This was our second time at Rileys retreat. Our family loves the quite and remoteness of the cabin. If you have never visited the Black Hills, the drive into the property is a great introduction to the area. Julie was great in sending us the booking info- both email and text. Very little cell service at the property but the wifi worked well.
It's a beautiful setting. We loved it. It was a challenge to drive out of the mountains each day to get to other attractions. There are no stores or gas stations within maybe 45 minutes drive, so the host may want to mention that in the listing.
Karen R.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
thank you for bringing that to our attention to post that on our site.
Everything was very good, but with a little 2 year old boy we had to watch the gaps around the stairs alot, big enough for him to slip through and fall
caleb s.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Sorry about the stairs but there were child gates in the utility room to block the stairs off. Thank you for staying though
The house was wonderful with beautiful views in every direction. All the family loved the seclusion. Julie was wonderful to work with and the process was so simple. We will definitely think about coming back!
Deborah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying and taking care of the home. We appreciate it !
What a beautiful rental! We had everything we needed (and then some) and the view in the backyard is absolutely amazing! This rental sleeps a lot but we each still felt like we had our own privacy with the many separate rooms. We would absolutely recommend this rental to anyone.
Shari N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for staying! We are glad you enjoyed the home and area.
About the host
Hosted by Edelweiss Mountain Lodging
Welcome I am Julie and I will help you with your stay at Rileys Retreat. We are a family owned business here at Edelweiss Mountain Lodging and our main concern is how we can provide the best customer service for you and your family. We are all about family and want you to enjoy the Black Hills as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
This cabin is owned by residents of South Dakota who love the Black Hills. We expect that anyone renting our cabin will treat it with care as well as respect the furnishings in the home. We are very respectful members of the Edelweiss Mountain homeowners association. We only want renters who will also hold high regard for the beauty and serenity of our hidden little community. We invite you to spend your next vacation at our cabin. Whether it's for a week or a few days . Our cabin offers some of the most breathtaking scenery and relaxing atmosphere found anywhere.
Edelweiss Mountain is a gated community assuring you of privacy . Licensed by the South Dakota Department of Health.
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic extra precautions in cleaning have been priority for us. We are following all Department of Health guidelines.
What makes this property unique
This cabin is centrally located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We are just a couple of miles from Pactola Lake which highlights beaches, fishing and boat rentals. Other attractions include horse back riding, chuck wagon suppers, the Needles Highway, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, The Cosmos, and Bear Country USA to name just a few. Don't miss the 1880 Train which departs from Hill City and takes a 2 hour trip to Keystone for a trip back in time. A visit to Wild Bill Hickock's grave in Deadwood, SD is a must which also features slot machines and Las Vegas style gambling at the card tables! Black Hills Outdoor Fun Atv tours is located at our office. It is a 4 hour tour with beautiful scenery and history. Rated # 3 in outdoor activities in the Black Hills by Trip Advisor. You will receive15% off the tour just for staying with us. Parking for 4 vehicles. For guests travel on motorcycles there is 3 miles of gravel to the home. There is room for 2 trailers.
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