The Sturgis

Fabulous property!! Great location, superb management team and wonderfully appointed unit made for 5+ stars adventure. The lodging experience was seamless, easy and super helpful from start to finish. We stayed in a one-bedroom unit which was spacious, spotless and inviting. Tons of information available on local attractions, favorite restaurant recommendations and useful tips. Amenities were perfect - there wasn’t one thing I wished were in the unit that wasn’t there. The location is ideal for being close to all major attractions but not bring in the crowded tourist hotels. Very relaxing vibe with local hikes two minutes away. We can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!

From my first contact with the owners of this magnificent property, to the final checkout and follow-up, this was a perfect stay in a perfect location. The unit we stayed in was #6 (Sleep Where Prospectors Once Roamed!) and exceeded our expectations. The unit was clean and inviting. Being fully stocked from the kitchen to the bathrooms made us feel at home. As a pair of retired couples, having two master suite bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom was very important to us and with a stack washer/dryer at the top of the stairs meant we didn't have to drag clothes up and down stairs. A wood pellet grill was provided at this unit, but we ate out so much we didn't use it. (But it did have wood pellets included had we done so) The unit was extremely quite - from neighbors and traffic. The location was perfect for us. It was 15 minutes to Mt Rushmore and perhaps 25 minutes to Custer State Park. To the North was Deadwood and Spearfish, and that was a nice scenic drive of 35-40 minutes. We put 1,300 miles on the odometer just seeing all the sights, from The Badlands to Devils Tower and everything in between and felt like we had the area to ourselves most of the time (Mid May) Seeing the wildlife at Custer State Park was a big highlight as well as seeing Devils Tower. The photos on the website don't really do the property justice, but they are accurate! Check-in and check-out was smooth and simple. Correspondence with the owners was answered quickly and they answered any and all questions with grace. Overall this property was perfect in every way for us and we are so happy we found it. Thank you Jeff and Sandi for sharing your wonderful property!

If I could give more stars, I would. My family and I stayed here while on a nursing contract in Rapid City. First, the location is so beautiful and perfectly situated in the center of everything with a gorgeous landscape of the Black Hills. Secondly, the property itself was exceptionally clean and well cared for - with the highest quality appliances and other housewares. It had everything needed for our family of four to feel at home - even a BBQ grill! It is evident the pride the owners have taken in caring for these rentals. We loved every minute of our stay and the owners themselves were the epitome of hosts - always so quick to respond and kind. It felt like they truly cared about the quality of our stay for me and my family. I heard a few horror stories from travel nurses who ended up elsewhere in Rapid City in some sketchy areas. So, we were beyond grateful they provided us a clean and safe place for us to enjoy - and a perfect travel/bucket list destination to boot! We were always within short drive to anywhere which afforded us the opportunity to see so many of the memorable places the Black Hills have to offer. I’ve never stayed in a property where I would actually miss the owners, but even our kiddos fell in love with them and had the best time. Did I mention the very cool restaurant literally a stones throw away with drinks and good food? Seriously, by far BEST rental & travel experience I’ve ever had as a travel nurse.

We just finished our weekend stay at Rockerville #5 and let me tell you, it was amazing. We considered booking a hotel but found these condos and thought it would be much better with a toddler. We also considered booking through a third party site but it was cheaper on their actual website. It was quiet, reasonably close to Rapid City, attractions and more. The house was equipped with everything you need even down to the washer or dishwasher pods. It seriously gave us the feeling of a home away from home and my husband would not stop talking about how much he loved the appliances, gorgeous kitchen and very spacious bedroom. I do however wish the addresses were better lit at night. We unfortunately got in very late on our first night after a long drive and had a little trouble finding the exact unit we were in but it ended up being no problem at all. We really did love our stay and it was hard to say goodbye. The owners were also very nice and all you had to do was contact them and they were on it! Thank you to the owners for providing a lovely vacation rental.

Our stay at Black Hills Lodging at Rockerville Gold Town was absolutely perfect. I will never stay anywhere else in the Black Hills! These properties are beautiful, the hosts are wonderful, and the location is just right. The communication with hosts Jeff and Sandi was immediate and clear. I received instructions about entering the house with the Wi-fi password and other detailed information. And even at the end of our trip, we received communication reminding us what was expected at check-out. There were also notes at the house with these reminders. The condo itself was beautiful. There has been great care into the planning and development of them. The hosts have thought of everything -- I was amazed at the kitchen utensils and supplies that were made available to us. (The bathroom even had a black wash cloth for make-up removal!). And when I say they have thought of everything, I mean it. In the garage was a game we could play with our young son. It was too high on the wall for him to play properly, and I realized they even had a screw ready below so we could lower it for him! They truly thought of everything. It made us feel welcome and at home as we explored. This is a beautiful space in a beautiful state. It was perfectly located to Mount Rushmore (15 min drive), 1880 Train (11 min drive), Custer State Park (30 min drive), Bear Country (4 min drive), Reptile Gardens (7 min drive), and Rapid City (16 min drive). We used this as our base, took lunches for picnics, and would come back to the house to make dinner and play games that the hosts provided! (And to take in the stars from the back patio! Beautiful!). We have lived and traveled all over the world and this was one of our favorite trips. We can't wait to return and we hope to be longtime guests at Rockerville Gold Town.