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A Spacious Black Hills Vacation Home
for Families and Groups
The main floor offers a well-equipped kitchen designed for easy group meal prep, an inviting dining area, and a spacious living room with a large TV featuring Roku, DVD, and DIRECTV — perfect for relaxing evenings.
Just off the dining room, step onto the large deck to enjoy al fresco meals or gather around the glowing outdoor fire table while taking in the fresh mountain air and stunning forest views.
Downstairs, the brand-new walk-out lower level is a highlight of the recent renovation. This bright, spacious area features a large, comfortable sectional facing a 75-inch Roku TV, a second dining area, and a convenient kitchenette — making it an ideal spot for movie nights, hanging out, or extra privacy. The walk-out design opens directly to the outdoors, bringing in natural light and easy access to the beautiful surroundings.
Upstairs, a second expansive family room provides another cozy TV area and plenty of space for games, puzzles, and quality time together.
With multiple decks, wide windows throughout, and 360-degree Black Hills views, there’s room for everyone to spread out and unwind.
With accommodations for up to 14 guests, Boxelder Bluff offers the space, comfort and privacy for families and groups to enjoy the Black Hills together.
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Escape to Boxelder Bluff, a spacious and secluded Black Hills vacation rental just eight miles from Rapid City, South Dakota. This private Black Hills vacation home combines the peace and beauty of a mountain retreat with a convenient location for exploring Rapid City and the surrounding Black Hills. Enjoy stunning 360-degree forest views, abundant wildlife and blissful quiet — all from your own private home in the heart of the Black Hills.
Gather with family or friends for memorable evenings cooking in the spacious kitchen while deer wander past the extra-large windows, relax around the glowing outdoor fire table beneath starry skies, or step straight onto scenic trails out the back door. Boxelder Bluff is an ideal Black Hills home base for family vacations, group getaways, fall adventures and trips to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Prime autumn 2026 dates and 2027 Sturgis Rally weeks are filling fast — secure your stay by
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1 KING BED
(Sleeps 2)
En suite Bath
Bedroom 1
1 KING BED
(Sleeps 2)
Bedroom 2
1 QUEEN BED
(Sleeps 2)
En suite Bath
Bedroom 3
Living Room 1
Living Room 2
1 KING BED
(Sleeps 2)
Bedroom 4
4 TWIN XL BEDS
(Sleeps 4)
Bedroom 5 - Bunk Room
1 QUEEN SOFA BED
(Sleeps 2)
2 TWIN BEDS
(Trundle Bed)
(Sleeps 2)

Boxelder Bluff is perfectly located for ATV, motorcycle and snowmobiling groups. Ride straight from the property to nearby trail access and be in scenic Nemo in 30 minutes or less. The circular driveway makes trailer parking and maneuvering easy, and there’s even an RV hookup with plenty of room to spare for parking.
Bikers will love starting their journey right here—Nemo Road offers one of the best rides in the Black Hills, leading you to Sturgis via the stunning Nemo and Vanocker Canyon Roads (just 27 miles away).
Adventure is truly right outside your door. Cross Nemo Road to hike to the fascinating Creek Caves or explore the stone maze at Steamboat Rock. Spend your days riding trails, hiking, biking, or visiting the historic towns of Deadwood, Keystone, and Hill City. Then come home to relax under the stars and soak in the peace of the mountains.
The spacious walk-out lower level gives families and groups even more room to relax and gather. With plenty of room to relax and gather, the new family room and kitchenette are perfect for movie nights, morning coffee, or hanging out with the whole crew after a day on the trails.
Now sleeping up to 14 guests in 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, Boxelder Bluff is the ultimate Black Hills home base for families, friend groups, and Sturgis Rally crews.
This place was even more beautiful than the descriptions!!! The beds were comfy, the upstairs carpet shockingly plush, the balconies beautiful, the kitchen well stocked, the bathrooms perfectly clean, and the living rooms so comfy and livable! The views were out of this world and we loved listening to the wind blowing through the tops of the pine trees! We've been to this area dozens of times and always stay in the Badlands. We choose this as something different and are so unbelievably happy with our choice!!!
A Perfect Black Hills Home Base for the Whole Family
Boxelder Bluff was the ideal home base for our five-day Black Hills vacation. We used it as our launching point for Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Deadwood, and Spearfish Canyon, and the location made every day trip easy.
The house comfortably fit our whole group, and after long days of sightseeing, it was exactly the kind of place you want to come back to. The deck was the highlight of our evenings — the stargazing is incredible out there, and one night we were even lucky enough to catch the Northern Lights. That alone made the stay unforgettable.
The home was clean, well-stocked, and everything worked as described. Communication with the host was smooth from booking through checkout.
If you’re planning a Black Hills or Mount Rushmore trip and want a comfortable place that works for a whole family, Boxelder Bluff is an easy recommendation. We’d happily stay again.
We had such a great time staying here! The location is perfect — close to everything but still quiet and chill. It was really easy to get around and find good spots to eat, shop, and explore.
The house was super clean and had everything we needed. The kitchen was fully stocked, the Wi-Fi was fast, and there were plenty of fresh towels and comfy blankets. It’s clear the owners put a lot of thought into making it a comfortable stay.
The beds were super cozy, the living space was perfect for hanging out, and we loved the little outdoor area too. It has three decks! It just felt really homey and relaxing.
Definitely recommend staying here if you’re looking for a clean, comfortable place in a great location. We’d 100% come back!
Boxelder Bluff was a spacious, clean house with nice furnishings. Three good-sized bedrooms, two with en-suites and one with a bathroom down the hall. Two separate living spaces. Large kitchen with pretty much everything you need. And a laundry room with full-size appliances. The house is surrounded by forest so has great views all around. You do have to drive uphill on a gravel road to get to the cabin, but it is nice being in a secluded location
10/10 Excellent
“This home is stunning! Thank you for sharing your beautiful views with us!”
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy, value for money
Brandi H.
Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
10/10 Excellent
Quiet and peaceful
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruce B.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
“We loved this home for our stay in Rapid City. It had enough room for everyone to enjoy their peace and quiet. Loved the privacy and abundance of deer that greeted us in the morning and evening. Thank you for making our first trip to South Dakota so special.”
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mitzi B.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
“We really enjoyed our stay at Boxelder Bluff. The house was spacious, clean and well maintained. Three bedrooms, two with en-suites and one with a bathroom down the hall. Two separate living spaces and a kitchen outfitted with whatever you might need. The laundry room has a full size washer and dryer. TVs in every bedroom and living space. There is a nice wooded view from the large windows and the decks. You do have to take a gravel road from Nemo Road up the hill through the forest to reach the house. But it is a nice secluded location.”
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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