Cozy Black Hills retreat: Nature and adventure await.

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Spearfish, SD

Termesphere Gallery
12 min walk
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
9 min drive
Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
10 min drive
Spearfish, SD (SPF-Black Hills)
13 min drive

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for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to The Turtle House, nestled beneath a geodesic dome in the heart of the Black Hills of South Dakota. This unique lower-level guest suite offers a cozy retreat blending comfort with direct access to the captivating landscapes and adventures of the Black Hills.

From hiking, climbing, and mountain biking to exploring iconic landmarks like Mount Rushmore and the world-famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally just a 20-minute drive away, The Turtle House serves as your gateway to both natural wonders and cultural experiences. Spearfish Canyon, with its stunning vistas, is just a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride away, ensuring your connection with nature is always within easy reach.

Explore the world of art with a visit to the on-site Termesphere Gallery, showcasing the mesmerizing spherical paintings of internationally acclaimed artist Dick Termes. Whether you're drawn to the rally's excitement in Sturgis or prefer exploring the historic towns of Spearfish and Deadwood, our retreat offers an ideal location for your Black Hills adventure.

Book your stay for a unique blend of natural beauty, comfort, and convenience, all wrapped up in the appealing setting of the Black Hills.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Termesphere Gallery. A water park is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, fireplace, and patio
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Onsite recreation includes ski-in/ski-out access
Just a 2-minute drive from Termesphere Gallery and 7 minutes from High Plains Heritage Center Museum

This vacation home offers its guests a water park and ski-in/ski-out access.

Property manager

Lang Termes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Kitchen island
Spices

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Soap
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Garden

Laundry

Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the mountains
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Water park
Fitness facilities nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby
Ice skating nearby
Sledging nearby
Casino nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Cozy Black Hills retreat: Nature and adventure await. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Hannah V.

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Had a wonderful stay, super cute home. It was in the perfect location, close to spearfish, sturgis, deadwood, and rapid city. Also had great communication with the owner!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel N.

13 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

It was a cozy stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a quiet getaway

This cabin is a nice little hideaway. We missed the turtle sign a few times but eventually learned to keep our eyes peeled! I thought we got the deck that is shown but only got use of the patio. My mistake and it took nothing away from the experience. We were out and about most of the time anyway. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

9 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle House

This place is amazing! Its tucked away in the woods. Had a outdoor grill too We seen deer and turkeys every night and morning. Highly recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

It was the perfect place for me to be.

It's truly a piece of heaven. Everything about it was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton A.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very peaceful

The property was all we thought it would be. We felt very much at home!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

28 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

We absolutely loved it here, to the point my kids didn’t want to leave! It was such a cute little place, out in the quiet and perfect for our getaway. It was a great location for all activities, especially exploring Spearfish Canyon. We would definitely stay again if we come back that way from Wisconsin!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle house

Lovely, tidy tiny house. It's right next to the Termesphere Gallery so if course we visited there and got to meet the artist. I don't know if it specified it in the description, but it is just the downstairs of the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

3 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne E.

19 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The Turtle House

The perfect little cabin hideaway. We felt so cozy in our little retreat. We loved the warmth of the fireplace. The breakfast sandwiches were an amazing find, thank you so much! We did hear someone walking around upstairs which was startling. Especially as my husband was still sleeping and my 3 year old was startled and ran to me. We tried to make it not bother us. Would stay there again if we found ourselves in the area again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

9 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Would recommend

Cozy, comfortable temp, quaint, off the beaten path but close enough to civilization for quick trips, outdoorsy, quiet with all amenities needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Sturgis

Unique property, quiet and comfortable. Owner was very friendly.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Spearfish

Cute place. Perfect for our stay. Very clean and comfy. So cool to find out we were next door neighbors to the Termesphere Gallery. Got to visit there and meet Dick. Nice and close to town and the Spearfish Canyon but felt like you were in the country.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jay B.

17 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

It is cozy and easy to get to. Quick access to the interstate and attractions in the black hills

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison D., Lincoln, NE

16 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome getaway!

My little family loved staying here! Awesome proximity to Spearfish and Deadwood, but you feel like you're in the hills/countryside which we love. Great amenities. Grateful we found this place for a quick vacation!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey B., Spencer

9 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice convenient place to stay to be close to all that the area has to offer

Nice

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

For our 1st time to SD and the Blackhills this property was perfectly located. We woke up to deer in the yard every morning and came home to them grazing in the evenings. Its and hr dr to devils tower and and hr 1/2 to Custer/ Mount Rushmore area. We came with it two young boys 4&7 & my mom. The space was perfect us for us. The one thing I will recommend is if you have a favorite pillow bring you'll sleep much better.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Super cozy! Perfect for my husband and I to explore the black hills!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

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26 Sept 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Looks cozy but could use many updates

Furniture was very worn and the bed needs replacement. AC unit did not fit the window. Shower curtain was black on the bottom and the shower is very small. One of the doors to the bathroom was swollen shut and not usable. Could be a cute cozy place but needs some improvement for comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

25 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location, close to the expressway but far enough for peace and quiet after a day of driving or exploring the area. Comfortable and equipped with a lot of extras.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elwin D., Spirit Lake

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Wonderful place to spend our brief stay in the Hills! So clean, well equipped, cozy & quaint

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faye E.

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

This place makes you feel like you are in a secluded area even though you are close to town. It has everything you need for a nice stay. Every morning we sat outside and had our coffee while we planned our day. It was beautiful. We had an enjoyable stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with family

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

VERY friendly and easy to work with. Great location in that it was really quiet and near town. Super cute place that was very comfortable for our family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

20 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and excellent home

We loved our stay. The house was very nice. Clean and cozy, perfect for a couple, and could easily accommodate a couple small kids too. Hosts are very nice and friendly. Great quiet location just outside of Spearfish, and near spearfish canyon.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022