Cottontail Cottage - Acceptant les animaux - Spa

Cottontail Cottage is a cozy and inviting retreat just minutes from Downtown Rapid City, offering the perfect home base for exploring the Black Hills. During your stay, you can enjoy:

- A spacious outdoor area perfect for gathering with family and friends
- Private hot tub
- A fire pit for cozy evenings
- Comfortable outdoor seating to unwind and enjoy the fresh air

It is the perfect home to experience everything Rapid City and the surrounding Black Hills have to offer.

The space
Welcome to Cottontail Cottage, a charming and thoughtfully designed retreat that`s perfect for couples, small families, friends, or business travelers looking to experience the best of Rapid City. Comfortably accommodating up to 4 guests, this cozy cottage combines modern conveniences with relaxing outdoor spaces—all just minutes from the heart of downtown.

👉 Prime Downtown Rapid City Location

Stay just minutes from the heart of Downtown Rapid City, where you`ll find local restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, shopping, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions. The cottage`s convenient location makes it easy to experience everything the area has to offer.

Dinosaur Park – about 5 minutes
Downtown Rapid City – about 3 minutes
Storybook Island – about 7 minutes
Bear Country USA – about 12 minutes
Reptile Gardens – about 12 minutes
Mount Rushmore National Memorial – about 30 minutes
Custer State Park – about 34 minutes
Badlands National Park – about 1 hour
Crazy Horse Memorial – about 45 minutes


Sleeping Arrangements :

- Bedroom: 1 comfortable Queen bed with soft linens and cozy bedding
- Living Room: Queen-size sofa bed, perfect for additional guests.
- Pack `n Play available

Cozy Living Space

- Comfortable seating perfect for relaxing or enjoying a movie night
- Selection of books and reading materials and board games for family fun and rainy-day entertainment


Kitchen & Coffee Bar

- Cook meals with ease in the well-appointed kitchen, stocked with the essentials for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. - - - Coffee lovers can choose their favorite brewing method: French Press, Keurig, Mr. Coffee

Washer & Dryer

- Enjoy the convenience of an in-home washer and dryer—perfect for longer stays, outdoor adventures, or refreshing your wardrobe during your trip.

👉 Outdoor Retreat

- Unwind in the private hot tub after a day of exploring the Black Hills, gather around the fire pit to enjoy cozy conversations under the stars, or fire up the propane grill for a delicious outdoor meal. As you relax, take in the peaceful views of Dinosaur Hill, creating the perfect backdrop for your morning coffee or a quiet evening surrounded by nature.


👉 Pet-Friendly Stay

- Don`t leave your four-legged family members behind! Cottontail Cottage welcomes well-behaved pets, making it easy for the whole family to enjoy your Rapid City getaway together.

Whether you`re hiking scenic trails, exploring national parks, attending local events, or enjoying downtown Rapid City`s vibrant dining and shopping scene, Cottontail Cottage places you close to it all.

Book your stay today and enjoy the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and adventure in the heart of the Black Hills.

Other things to note
* A resident lives on-site and may occasionally perform routine outdoor maintenance.

* For dogs: We do not allow puppies (under 1 year old), German Shepherds, or Huskies.

- We do not allow cats.

- If bringing a pet, a pet fee of $75 per pet is required. Please message us to let us know, and we will send a request for the payment, or you can pay through the listing platform.

* The primary renter is required to sign the Renter`s Agreement before checking in. This document comprehensively outlines the rules, policies, and terms governing your stay with us.

* Propane Exchanges: We do not directly exchange propane tanks. During business hours, if our team is available, we may be able to assist with an exchange.

* Maintenance aside from emergencies will only be able to be tended to during business hours, 8am-5pm.

* Reservations made by local residents require additional review and approval before confirmation.

* Any request to host a small gathering that exceeds the standard occupancy limit will incur an additional $250 fee.

* All gatherings are subject to prior approval by management and must be disclosed before booking. Please note that visitors are not permitted to stay overnight

* Cancellation policy: If you wish to cancel your reservation, we will process your cancellation in accordance with the cancellation policy associated with your booking. Please note that any applicable payment processing fees will be deducted from your refund, as these fees are non-refundable.
Other House Rules:

1. If any issues arise during your stay, it’s essential to communicate with us promptly. Good communication between the guest and host is critical to ensuring a smooth and successful stay. You should respond to us (the hosts) within 24 hours when we reach out to resolve an issue. In certain situations, we may need to send our case manager to review the situation in person to fully address any concerns.

Maintenance aside from emergencies will only be able to be tended to during business hours, 8am-5pm.

2. It is a `must` to read the entire listing description and the house rules of our property. If, in this case, you DO NOT read over our listing description or house rules and are not comfortable with something that is clearly stated, we will uphold our cancellation policies.

3. For hot tub:

- The hot tub is regularly maintained after every guest`s check-out. However, if you leave it partially filled with dirt and trash scattered around, a fee of $350 will be imposed to cover the cost of draining and refilling the hot tub, as charged by the hot tub company.

- Children are under constant supervision and are never left alone. Diving, jumping, or frequently entering and exiting the tub should be avoided. Any damages will be incurred by the guest.

4. No unregistered guests/visitors unless preapproved

5. Please keep noise to a minimum after 11 PM and always be respectful of the neighbors.

6. No parties or events unless previously organized in writing with the host. If there’s evidence of a party or event, there’ll be an additional charge of $200.

7. For noise complaints:
7.1 If we receive any noise complaints from neighbors, a security guard will be called out to the property at a cost of $85 to guests for the first call-out.
7.2. If security is called a second time during your stay, you will be charged a $250 fee and be removed from the premises with no refund of your stay.

8. No smoking anywhere in this house. If we find evidence of smoking anywhere in the house, you will be charged $300 for extra cleaning.

9. Follow state laws when using a fire pit. Please make sure not to leave fires unattended.

10. If bringing a pet:

10.1 We don`t allow puppies (less than 1 year old), German shepherds, or huskies. No cats allowed.
10.2 A pet fee of $75 is required. Please message us to let us know so that we can send a request for the deposit.
10.3 Please clean up after your dog (pick up your dog`s poop)
10.4 No pets allowed on furniture or beds.

Follow all check-out procedures:
1. Take out all trash

2. Wash dishes/start dishwasher

Note:
* A $200 extra cleaning fee may be charged if the home is left unreasonably dirty and requires more work than usual to clean (for example, mud on the couches or pet hair on furniture/beds ). All damages will also be charged to the guest.

* Check-out time is scheduled for 10:00 am on the day of departure unless previously agreed upon with the host. If the guest is more than 90 minutes late checking out, the guest will be charged $200.

* Any costs incurred by the host as a result of a late check-out will be passed on to you.

* The Host is not responsible for items left behind. A $65 fee applies for return shipping and staff handling. Items not claimed within 14 days will be discarded.