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Castle in the Sky

House in Rapid City, SD

3 guests·1 bedroom·1 bathroom

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Breathtaking skyline views with a relaxing hot tub on private terrace.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Private setting with easy access to Rapid City and downtown.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Eclectic, high-end finishes blend luxury with artistic charm.

Property details

Are you looking for a luxurious, unique place to stay? This house sits overlooking Rapid City with incredible skyline views, every evening is as picture perfect as the glowing city lights. This unique house is a fun mix of eclectic and fancy. Originally built as a local builder's "Coup de Grande", he ended up only finishing the guest house. You will find high-end finishes mixed with eclectic choices. We promise this will be one of the most memorable places you'll ever stay! Established two decades ago, this house was originally built by an eccentric, successful contractor. He had visions of helicopter pads, a mansion attached to this guest house, and many other features. We love what it is today - our "Castle in the Sky"! The VIEWS!! This house overlooks Rapid City, and all year long, it has the most incredible views. Whether it is the elegant beauty of the interior house or the amazing views outside, your eyes will be pleased with what you see! The inside of the house is as much of a work of art as it is a place to live. It has amazing finishes such as beautiful wood beams, high ceilings, elegant angles and high-end appliances. The king bed in the master bedroom is positioned overlooking the city with the best views in the house. Disclaimer: The eclectic side shows itself in a few quirks, for example, your entrance will not be upstairs through the gorgeous 10-foot doors but through the unfinished basement downstairs. This is so that we can outfit the entry door with a digital door lock so that every guest can have their unique door code. These locks are not compatible with the upstairs doors. The staircase outside is made up of beautiful giant slate slabs instead of a normal staircase. You may use them, but exercise caution as they are large boulders. The only unfinished item upstairs is the pot filler; it's pretty but doesn't work yet as we don't have a waterline hooked up at the moment. You will have access to the entire house with the exception of the garage. The garage is reserved for the owner only. We are a small team of friends who will be available 24/7 for anything you might need. The self-check-in is contactless with a unique door code sent to you on the day of arrival. This property has a long gravel driveway with a steep hillside on one edge. Please don't drive fast on the driveway. There is a large equipment behind our driveway that you may notice - this is off limits. It is not our equipment, and we don't want anyone to get hurt or to get in trouble for trespassing. There are stone stairs into the property. Use at your own risk. They can be slippery when wet and have no railings. The upstairs doors use a special lock that has to have the handle turned upwards to latch. They do not automatically latch. You are responsible for latching the doors to stay shut if you are at the property. Any damage caused by doors coming open will be your responsibility. You will have access to the entire house with the exception of the garage. The garage is for the owner only and these is no way to access the garage We’re available to help from 7 AM to 10 PM every day via call, text, or message. After hours, we switch to emergency-only mode, phone calls only, please. And fair warning: I’m a heavy sleeper, so you might need to call twice to wake me up! 😴📞 This property has a long gravel driveway with a steep hillside on one edge. Please don't drive fast on the driveway. There is a large equipment behind our driveway that you may notice - this is off limits. It is not our equipment and we don't want anyone to get hurt or to get in trouble for trespassing. There are stone stairs into the property. Use at your own risk. They can be slippery when wet and have no railings. The upstairs doors use a special lock that has to have the handle turned upwards to latch. They do not automatically latch. You are responsible for latching the doors to stay shut if you are at the property. Any damage caused by doors coming open will be your responsibility. House Rules As a Superhost, we aim to make your stay as comfortable as it can possibly be! Our mission is to help our guests create beautiful memories in our cozy home while keeping the property safe and in good condition for the owner. Smoking: No Smoking or aerosolized substance of any kind is allowed on the property. If you are caught violating this rule within 50' of the structure a minimum of $250 fine will be charged and the guest will be liable for the total smoke mitigation charges that a professional company charges. Pets: This house is pet-friendly with a one-time pet fee of $75. We allow up to 2 dogs as long as they are fully potty trained, will stay off of the bed and couch, and will not be in the house alone unless kenneled. Additional pet fees will be incurred if there is damage or extra cleaning due to the pet. Dog waste must be disposed of or fees will apply. Also, furry feline friends are lovely but unfortunately, we cannot accept cats at this property. :) Quiet Hours: Please be respect the neighborhood and keep noise under a normal conversation in volume after 10pm and before 8am. General Damages: Please let us know immediately if something is malfunctioning so it can be rectified. All damages or missing items occurring during your stay will need to be paid for by you before departure. Cleaners check for damages and any missing items after each stay. Any damages or missing items can and will be billed to the guest. Fire Prevention and Safety: Please do not leave any electrical appliances switched on when they are not in use, or when you are leaving for the day. This includes space heaters, air conditioners, fans, hair curlers/straighteners and portable device chargers. Other: The space you are booking is for up to 3 people. More than three people are allowed in the home but not recommended. No one is allowed in the home not already specified before starting stay. Consumables: We may leave consumables such as coffee and small snacks for you to enjoy. We try our very best to ensure that it is not expired or stale. However, ultimately, it is up to the guests' discretion and inspection to consume these items if they wish. The host does not take any responsibility for the consumables. Parties: If guests are found to have had a party without host permission guests will be responsible for any extra cleaning charges and Guests will be asked to vacate immediately. Crime and Drugs: If guests are suspected of breaking laws or storing/selling/or using illegal drugs of any kind, the authorities will be engaged, and guests will be asked to leave immediately. Cleaning: Please hang your towels, take the trash out to the outdoor garbage can, and wash your dishes. We will handle everything else. We handle it however if your party leaves the property in poor condition at the sole discretion of JAckie we may charge additional cleaning fees. This is based on the average condition that a guest leaves the property. Your cleaning fee covers the cost to disinfect the property between guests, laundry wash/dry/placement, staging the property as it was, cleaning bathrooms, floors, hard surfaces, etc. It does NOT cover anything else such as coloring on walls, damage to the property, damaged linens, furniture, gouges in flooring, broken items, or other extraneous items. If you have read it this far, THANK YOU for being a SUPER GUEST!

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Jacuzzi

    Jacuzzi

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

Guest reviews

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Dwight

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October 2026

The property exceeded all our expectations. Nestled in a quiet, wooded area, it offered a peaceful and relaxing setting while still being conveniently close to grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities. After a full day of sightseeing, we loved unwinding in the hot tub, taking in the beautiful views, and watching the sunsets. The host was warm, welcoming, and very responsive throughout our stay.

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Natashja

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September 2026

Its a beautiful home with amazing views. The house it self had everything we needed and we really enjoyed our stay!

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Jeff

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September 2026

Great spot, very quiet. Jackie was very informative and attentive.

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Peter

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September 2026

Everything was good. The down side was that the frying pan was dangerous and the silver ware was not up to standard.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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