Vintage charm and modern comfort with a lovely parkside location in Rapid City's historic West Boulevard neighborhood. Serene, clean, light-filled space lets you recharge after a day of adventure and work remotely with lightning-fast wifi. Right at your doorstep, the park offers gardens, tennis, a playground, and ice-skating. Close to downtown, restaurants and amenities, and Rushmore Road, gateway to the Black Hills. Please note: We are now *only* accepting guests with a proven track record of positive Airbnb reviews. If you are new to AirBnB and/or have zero reviews, please don’t book just yet—we’d love to have you in the future when you’ve got a couple of good reviews to your credit. Thanks! This sweet 1940 cottage has historic character and quality craftsmanship while being updated with modern comforts: high-speed internet (200 mpbs), new insulating windows, cozy heat and refreshing A/C. Your hosts have deep local roots and regularly stay here too, so you can expect a well-equipped kitchen, original artwork by local artists, a well-curated library, and firsthand attention to detail. We’re continuously updating and upgrading the home, and we've implemented a detailed cleaning protocol to ensure your stay is perfect start to finish. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and extend a warm welcome to guests of all kinds. The living room features a super comfy couch and a TV where you can log in to any of your streaming services, as well as a cabinet with classic board games and a small library. The sunny nook has a picture window overlooking the park, a great spot to watch the sunrise with morning coffee, read, people- and dog-watch, or settle in for conversation. Both bedrooms have comfy new Casper mattresses and soft all-cotton bed linens. We’re avid cooks, so the kitchen is outfitted with good cookware, utensils, and baking supplies, including a rice cooker, slow-cooker, and multiple coffee-making options. We use eco-friendly cleaning supplies. A full washer and dryer are available for your use, as are tennis and pickleball gear. The carport protects your vehicle from the sun and from South Dakota’s sometimes unpredictable weather. Two blocks away is access to the beautiful trail network of the Skyline Wilderness Area. We love dogs and dog people, and we welcome well-behaved, non-destructive canine guests, as long as they come with responsible humans who take care to leave no trace. The small backyard is fully fenced. We ask for a security deposit just to be safe. Your card will not be charged or even have a hold on those funds unless the rare instance arises where unusual damage (beyond normal wear-and-tear) or theft occurs. Let us know if you have any questions!