Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore
4.7
Outstanding(28 Reviews)House in Rapid City, SD
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
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
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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
Family friendly
Map of Rapid City, SD
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(28 Reviews)4.7
Absolutely Awesome.. Great house, great peoples to deal with just a pleasure.
4.7
Wonderful rental. Great location. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again.
4.7
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.
4.7
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!
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
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!!
4.7
Excellent
4.7
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.)
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
The location was great, we made use of the patio and BBQ Pit. Everything was nice and clean, we would definitely stay there again
4.7
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
4.7
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.
4.7
Great stay
No issues--thanks!
4.7
Nice place!
Property was exactly as described. Beautiful surroundings. Close to the lake (walking distance). Would recommend.
4.7
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.
4.7
Very nice accommodations and centrally located for the attractions in and near Rapid City….would definitely recommend!
4.7
Great place to stay
Very nice accommodations and centrally located for the attractions in and near Rapid City….would definitely recommend!
4.7
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.
4.7
Easy and well managed
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
4.7
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!
4.7
The house was perfect for us. The neighborhood was quiet and we saw wild life. Would highly recommend
4.7
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!
4.7
Family vacation was amazing. house was perfect. no complaints.
4.7
Rapid city
The house was perfect for us. The neighborhood was quiet and we saw wild life. Would highly recommend
4.7
Cougar Lodge
Family vacation was amazing. house was perfect. no complaints.
4.7
didn't have a chance to talk to owners before i left cause we left at 7am to catch a flight.
upstairs shower drained very slow, yuk.
master bedroom shower stall was a tight squeeze and I'm an average guy my girl is also average size.
there was water damage in the master bedroom closest ceiling as well as in the bathroom ceiling.
could have used a chair to sit on and an extra shelf or some type of small table by electrical outlets for plug in devices in all bedrooms.
wooden cooking spoons/spatulas for cooking would have been nice.
I didn't like the fact that we were responsible for cleaning the dishes and silverware and pots and pans and oven, since WE DID PAY a hefty cleaning deposit to began with.
and also had to put the trash container out on the street before leaving.
aside from that, it was a nice big house.
and it was good that it had 3 bathrooms,.
4.7
didn't have a chance to talk to owners before i left cause we left at 7am to catch a flight.upstairs shower drained very slow, yuk.master bedroom shower stall was a tight squeeze and I'm an average guy my girl is also average size.there was water damage in the master bedroom closest ceiling as well as in the bathroom ceiling.could have used a chair to sit on and an extra shelf or some type of small table by electrical outlets for plug in devices in all bedrooms.wooden cooking spoons/spatulas for cooking would have been nice.I didn't like the fact that we were responsible for cleaning the dishes and silverware and pots and pans and oven, since WE DID PAY a hefty cleaning deposit to began with.and also had to put the trash container out on the street before leaving.aside from that, it was a nice big house.and it was good that it had 3 bathrooms,.
4.7
Perfect House - Perfect Location!
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cougar lodge. The Check-in process was quick and easy. The house is spacious, very clean and well equipped - it was nice to have a garage to use as well. The neighborhood was quiet - we sat on the porch and deck at night enjoying the fresh air. It is right by Lake Park which is a great place for walking, riding bikes or just fresh air recreation. It is the perfect location for day trips out to the many sites in the area (Mt. Rushmore, Black Hills, Badlands, Custer State Park, etc). Thank you for making our 2021 vacation a memorable one.
4.7
Cougar lodge
didn't have a chance to talk to owners before i left cause we left at 7am to catch a flight.
upstairs shower drained very slow, yuk.
master bedroom shower stall was a tight squeeze and I'm an average guy my girl is also average size.
there was water damage in the master bedroom closest ceiling as well as in the bathroom ceiling.
could have used a chair to sit on and an extra shelf or some type of small table by electrical outlets for plug in devices in all bedrooms.
wooden cooking spoons/spatulas for cooking would have been nice.
I didn't like the fact that we were responsible for cleaning the dishes and silverware and pots and pans and oven, since WE DID PAY a hefty cleaning deposit to began with.
and also had to put the trash container out on the street before leaving.
aside from that, it was a nice big house.
and it was good that it had 3 bathrooms,.
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rapid City?
The average price for a rental in Rapid City is R 3,230 per night. This rental is R 4,385 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cougar Lodge Vacation Home Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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