Cloudview Lodge Retreat

Welcome to Cloudview Lodge—where peaceful mornings, star-filled skies, and adventure await right outside your door. You’ll be close to some of South Dakota’s most iconic attractions, including Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Highway, Pactola Lake, and Spearfish Canyon. Spend your days exploring scenic drives, hiking trails, lakeside adventures, and unforgettable views. Cloudview Lodge is the perfect home base for your Black Hills getaway.

The space
Secluded Black Hills living just minutes from lakes, mountains, and iconic national landmarks. Cloudview Lodge is a quiet, private Black Hills retreat designed for comfort, relaxation, and adventure. Located on the outskirts of town, it offers a more private, tucked-away feel while still being just a short drive to shopping, dining, and major attractions.

You’ll experience a balance of privacy and convenience—ideal for guests who want nature nearby without being too far from town. Wildlife sightings (deer, turkey, and occasional elk) are also common in the area.


Sleeping arrangements include:

Bedroom 1 — Main-Floor Master Suite
King bed, private ensuite bathroom, TV, and comfortable space to unwind.

Bedroom 2 — Upstairs Bunk Room
Queen bunk beds, TV, and a fun setup for kids, teens, or adults.

Bedroom 3 — Upstairs Bedroom
Full bed, TV, and cozy retreat space.

The home includes 2 full bathrooms, including the private ensuite bathroom in the master suite. Bathrooms are stocked with essentials and include a hair dryer, bathtub, and hot water.

What You’ll Love

After a day exploring the Black Hills, come back and relax in the private hot tub, grill dinner on the propane grill, or gather around the fire pit table on the deck. At night, enjoy the quiet setting, peaceful privacy, and beautiful star-filled skies.

Inside, the living room features a cozy fireplace, comfortable seating, and a TV for movie nights. Every bedroom also has its own TV, so everyone can relax in their own space.

For entertainment, the lodge includes board games, arcade games, books, and reading materials, making it easy to enjoy slower mornings, cozy evenings, or downtime between adventures.

Kitchen & Coffee Setup

The kitchen is equipped for easy meals during your stay, whether you’re cooking breakfast before heading out or grilling dinner after a day at the lake.

Coffee lovers will appreciate multiple brewing options, including:

- French press
- Drip coffee maker
- K-Cup coffee maker

Outdoor Adventure Basecamp

This is a great location for guests bringing motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, boats, or other adventure gear. With nearby trailer parking and quick access to Black Hills roads, trails, lakes, and scenic routes, Cloudview Lodge works well as both a relaxing retreat and an adventure basecamp.

Nearby highlights include:

Pactola Reservoir (10–15 min drive)
Mount Rushmore (40 mins)
Crazy Horse Memorial (40 mins)
Needles Highway (30 mins)
Spearfish Canyon (50 mins)
Black Hills National Forest scenic drives, hiking, and outdoor recreation

Cloudview Lodge is ideal for guests looking for a quiet and private Black Hills stay without being far from the area’s best attractions. Book your stay at Cloudview Lodge and experience a private, peaceful Black Hills retreat with room to relax, explore, and reconnect.

Other things to note
* 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. By signing, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to these regulations throughout your stay at our property.

* 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
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.

- For the safety and maintenance of the hot tub, please ensure it is re-locked after each use. Failure to do so will result in a $100 fine.

- 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 10PM 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.


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.