Walk to Dtwn: Historic Gem w/ Deck in Rapid City

Reviews

• Lovely home, great location

  5/5

  First visit to Rapid City. This is a lovely, spacious home with lots of space to relax and enjoy. The kitchen is well equipped and the appliances are top line. Dining area is conducive to large meals or lots of card game! Loads of outdoor seating. Beds are comfortable. Bathrooms are quaint. Washer and dryer are excellent! Easy 15-20 minute walk to downtown.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Awesome, great to hear!"

• Easter Stay

  5/5

  We had a lovely stay at this property! The kitchen was well stocked for us to prepare our Easter meal. We enjoyed the historicalness of the home and neighborhood! We had our two dogs with us as well and the fenced yard was perfect! The weather was beautiful and we were able to enjoy the outdoor furniture also! Would definitely stay at this property again on our return visits to Rapid City!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Great to hear, so glad you enjoyed your stay!"

• Awesome / Unique Home!

  5/5

  This place is awesome! Very cozy, clean & eclectic home. I enjoyed my trip to Rapid City as well. Lots of good food!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• The Facts

  3/5

  The home has several beds but was not accommodating to our family due to it being very dis-jointed and inefficient in the layout, if you plan on renting here are the facts:

  - There are 2 upstairs portions that are completely separated from each other, guests in the bedroom above the dining area through the spiral stair case will not be able to engage others easily with others staying in the other bedrooms

  - The bedroom up the spiral staircase has a very tight, small bathroom, no shower

  - The other upstairs bathroom shower is a tub shower, not ergonomically efficient to get in and out of, and there is very little room to shower given the tub is narrow, so expect a mess dealing with a shower curtain

  - Given the bathroom situation, this means guests have to go up and down stairs to use the downstairs bathroom to use a shower and ample space to

  - The basement is unfinished, dirty floor, but does provide a convenient washer and dryer, have to wear shoes

  - The kitchen outlets tripped when using the Keurig which make the can lights not operate, had to reset the outlets

  - Outside areas were also dis-jointed making them less usable

  - The house is in good walking distance to Black Hills Bagels and less than a mile downtown, a good plus

  - Summary - you're staying in an older home with clearly rental company band-aid fixes, could use a serious remodel; okay, but has challenges

  Manager's Response:

  Brandon, thank you for your feedback and for staying with us. We appreciate you taking the time to highlight both the positive aspects of your stay, like the convenient location near Black Hills Bagels and downtown, as well as the areas where we can improve.
  
  Regarding the kitchen outlet issue, we’re sorry for the inconvenience. After testing the GFI outlet following your stay, we didn’t encounter any problems, but we suspect moisture may have caused it to trip as a safety feature. We’ll keep an eye on this to ensure everything works smoothly for future guests.
  
  We understand that the layout of the home, with its lofted areas and separate spaces, may not work for all groups. The unique layout is reflected in the listing photos to give guests a clear picture of the space before booking. As this is a historic property, some of the design elements, such as the bathroom configurations, reflect the charm and character of the original build.
  
  While the basement is unfinished, we make sure it’s accessible and functional for laundry needs, and we encourage guests to wear shoes for comfort.
  
  We appreciate your comments about the outdoor spaces, and we will explore ways to improve their usability. Your feedback on the shower and bathroom access is noted as well, and we’ll continue to think about ways to enhance the guest experience.
  
  Thank you again for your review. We hope that the character and location of the home still contributed to an enjoyable visit, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.

• A house with a porch swing for your morning coffee or afternoon wine put your feet- who needs more!

  5/5

  Loved the house - neighbor hood

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo