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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Pactola Pines Marina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Pactola Point Swim Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Sheridan Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

With a stay at this vacation home in Rapid City, you'll be on a lake, and 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from Mount Rushmore. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Pactola Pines Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Pactola Pines Marina - 14 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Pactola Point Swim Beach - 16 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Sheridan Lake - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Sheridan Lake South - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Naked Winery - 21 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Forest Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rimrock Happy Tavern - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Big Poppa's Pizza - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪No Bad Days Tap Wagon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Depot - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Midnight Blu -Mountain Retreat Near Pactola Lake - Hot Tub • Scenic Views

Welcome to Midnight Blu — a serene mountain getaway nestled between Hill City and Pactola Lake in the heart of the Black Hills. Surrounded by towering pine trees and stunning mountain views, this beautiful home offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Unwind in the private hot tub, challenge your group to a game of pool, or simply enjoy a quiet morning coffee on the spacious deck while soaking in the peaceful natural setting.

Home Features:

Main Level: 1 bedroom with a queen bed and 1 full bathroom

Upper Level (Loft Style): 1 bedroom with a king bed and en-suite bathroom, plus an adjoining loft bedroom with a queen bed (open-concept design)

Lower Level: 1 bedroom with a king bed and a full bathroom

Entertainment: Pool table, Wi-Fi, smart TV

Comfort: Central air conditioning, full kitchen, laundry, ample seating

Located just minutes from top Black Hills attractions, scenic hiking, and ATV/UTV trails, this home is ideally positioned for exploring the area — or for simply unplugging and relaxing.

Whether you're visiting for adventure or tranquility, Midnight Blu is your perfect home away from home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet time is 10 pm to 8 am No open fires other than the propane grille provided

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Midnight Blu Beautiful Pactola
Midnight Blu Beautiful Home Close to Lake Pactola Rapid City

Midnight Blu -Mountain Retreat Near Pactola Lake - Hot Tub • Scenic Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place everything was as advertised,
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for a long weekend escape and wanted to do hiking … wanted to be away from it all felt very secluded and bedrooms/ bathrooms accommodated all of our adult children!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin was great for our family of 4 adults and 4 kids ages 4-11

Great location and view from the deck for morning coffee and evening relaxation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and location for our plans. Senior Siblings and spouses uniting for lodging close to our plans for touring the Black Hills and sharing memories of family life together
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was just like pictures. View was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Houston S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible time at Midnight Blu. The cabin had everything we needed, and the owners were super easy to communicate with. The hot tub was just what we needed after a day of riding the trails. We will definitely stay here next time we are in the Black Hills!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property in a central Black Hills location. Perfect for a week away with our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Gorgeous views and in the middle of everything (eg Mt Rushmore, wind caves)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Perfection!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking to get away from people in general, this is the spot. Nothing better than watching the sunrise with a morning coffee and hearing nothing but nature. Beautiful place and our family thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, wonderful stay!

This home was perfect for our stay in the Black Hills. We saw wild turkeys every day, had a beautiful view and the home had everything we needed and more to make our stay great. The kids loved the hot tub and pool table. We explored all over the Hills and the home was the perfect place to retire to each evening.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and very clean

We had a great stay. It was a nice clean house with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

The place was very nice and exactly as advertised. Very easy to communicate with the management and very clean and beautiful location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends weekend

Great location for our side by side weekend. Trails were easy to get too. The property was very clean and equipped with whatever you needed. We had a great stay! The manager was excellent to work with!! Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

We had a great stay, very peaceful and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Property was as listed, wonderful place and location, enjoyed it immensely!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Hideaway

My friends and I with our spouses enjoyed the quiet and beauty of the Black Hills while staying here. Lots of space to spread out. We enjoyed the pool table and hot tub as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

5 days of peace and quite. Amazing views!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Everything was wonderful! Cabin fit all 9 of us perfectly! Julie the property manager helped us out quickly when it was needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends getaway to explpre thw trails.

3 couples came to the area to explore the UTV trails. Midnight Blu was the perfect location and we had a wondwrful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Midnight blu cabin

It was a amazing experience I loved the cabin fit all 9 of us comfortably beautiful home amazing views definitely will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful view, very nice home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Was fun

Had a great time there, little further from rapid than we thought it would be but wasn’t a big deal
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult (Parents and Adult Children getaway)

Parents (4) and Adult Children (2) getaway. Wonderful property with amazing views. Open living space great for eating meals and playing cards. Close proximity to site seeing yet far enough to enjoy the natural scenery. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023