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Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun!

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Exterior
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Black Hills!
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Chill on the deck, do some grilling, or relax in the Hot Tub.
6-7 person spa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
AU$589
avg per night

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Naked Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
The current price is AU$589
avg per night

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About the area

Rapid City

Rapid City is home to this resort. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Prairie Berry Winery - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Naked Winery - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • 1880 Train - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 19 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peak Grill And Tap Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun!

Experience spacious comfort at Ponderosa Lodge in Black Elk Resort. With five bedrooms and three bathrooms, this retreat accommodates families and groups with ease. Enjoy the convenience of a full kitchen, cozy up by the wood fireplace, or relax in the creek-side backyard deck with a BBQ grill. With amenities like a hot tub that seats 6 and a BBQ Grill on a private back deck, your stay promises relaxation and enjoyment. Welcome to your home away from home in the Black Hills!

***Ponderosa Lodge: Your Spacious Mountain Retreat***
Welcome to the inviting Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk Resort! Step inside to discover a spacious living room, complete with a wood fireplace, creating a cozy atmosphere perfect for gatherings with family and friends. The full-sized furnished kitchen awaits, complete with all the amenities you need to prepare delicious meals during your stay. With three full bathrooms, there’s ample space for everyone to freshen up and relax after a day of adventure.

This cottage has five bedrooms, each offering comfortable accommodations for a restful night’s sleep. Whether you’re traveling with extended family or a group of friends, Ponderosa Lodge sleeps up to 13 guests, ensuring everyone has their own space to unwind.

Entertainment options are a flat screen TV featuring DirecTV, perfect for movie nights or catching up on your favorite shows. Stay connected with complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the entire lodge, allowing you to share your memorable moments with friends and family back home.

Outside, the creek-side backyard deck provides a tranquil setting to enjoy the fresh mountain air and beauty of the Black Hills. Relax in the private hot tub or fire up the BBQ grill for a outdoor meal with loved ones.

Whether you’re planning a family reunion, a group getaway, or a retreat with friends, Ponderosa Lodge offers ample space and amenities for an unforgettable stay. Experience the beauty and tranquility of the Black Hills while enjoying the comforts of home at Ponderosa Lodge.

Amenities

Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun! located?

Situated in Rapid City, this resort is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Prairie Berry Winery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Naked Winery and Stone Faces Winery. Sheridan Lake is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

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

Family Reunion

Outstanding facility with great customer support! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Bikers

Had 9 people stay and everyone was pleased. Check in was bad and getting hold of someone was not good. Once we was checked in just good service from staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Nice house

Very nice and clean house
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a well maintained and equipped with everything you would need. Amenities are in the upper echelon. Nothing is skimped on at this location. A big plus is central location for all of the rapid city activities. Every one is extremely friendly and helpful. The bonus is an onsite taproom. Great way to relax after a long day of tourist activity. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Fantastic Stay

We were in the area for a wedding and this was the perfect location. Had a washer and dryer for those longer trips and several rooms incase you needed the space. Easy to access and the owners were available for communication throughout the stay. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanna m.

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

Great place to stay in the black hills.

Black Elk was a perfect place to stay on our family and friends vacation. We had adults and small children. The house was perfect for our party of 11. It was clean and the host answered all questions and was very helpful. The grounds were amazing for the kid to play in the evening. We will definiately be staying here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

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

Great place for our two families

This place worked great for our quick trip to SD. We had two families with teens and there was a good amount of space for sleeping. Would have liked a second area for hanging out, as that was a little cramped with 8 of us, but other than that, it was great. We enjoyed having a hot tub and management was great with communication and accommodation requests. The property does not have a dishwasher or a disposal in the kitchen sink, so that made meal time a little more work.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Perfect location for a Black Hills vacation

The location was great, everything we wanted to see was about an hour or less from the house. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, Mammoth Dig Site, Badlands, Wall Drug, Deadwood, Sturgis, and Spearfish Canyon. Hill City and Keystone were both close by and convenient for grocery shopping, restaurants, and fun shopping. Also, a very easy drive to and from the airport.The house was clean, bright, comfortable, and well-stocked with supplies, utensils, dishes, towels, and toiletries. The homemade plate of cookies was a great touch!We loved the hot tub; however, all the trees around the house created a perfect place for the birds to hang out, making the deck leading to the hot tub a minefield of bird droppings.The only other negative was that none of the 5 bedrooms had a dresser, and only one or two night tables with a small drawer. We had to live out of our suitcases for the week.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful part of South Dakota and would reserve this house again without a second thought.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin is beautifully updated, loved the decor! There were 5 large bedrooms, more than enough room for our family. Beds are super comfortable. So nice having a full kitchen, washer and dryer right in the cabin! It was stocked with everything you need... dishes, towels, linens, toiletries. There are multiple decks outside to sit and take in the peaceful scenery. I regret that we were only able to use the hot tub twice... we were so tired at the end of the day from touristy stuff! Kids loved the playground and outdoor games. We went to the taproom many times and sampled wine and some local beers. Staff were so kind and helpful! So, so glad we decided to rent a cabin instead of staying in a hotel! Lots of memories made with our family. We weren't able to do a cave tour while we visited, will definitely be back for another SD adventure. Thanks so much for everything!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025