[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun! Resort in Rapid City with a hot tub ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105789000/105788999/37ee71da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105789000/105788999/228fab3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105789000/105788999/0d5bc39d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105789000/105788999/88e6bcf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105789000/105788999/7142cf77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk Resort offers a spacious escape in the Black Hills. Enjoy the wood fireplace, creek-side deck BBQ, or six-person hot tub. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun! located? > Situated in Rapid City, this resort is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Prairie Berry Winery and within 3 mi (5 km) of Naked Winery and Stone Faces Winery. Sheridan Lake is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ponderosa Lodge at Black Elk – Hot Tub, Taproom, Fireplace & Fun! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley R. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house Very nice and clean house ##### Ashley R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay H. Sep 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay We were in the area for a wedding and this was the perfect location. Had a washer and dryer for those longer trips and several rooms incase you needed the space. Easy to access and the owners were available for communication throughout the stay. Would stay here again! ##### Jay H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joanna m. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay in the black hills. Black Elk was a perfect place to stay on our family and friends vacation. We had adults and small children. The house was perfect for our party of 11. It was clean and the host answered all questions and was very helpful. The grounds were amazing for the kid to play in the evening. We will definiately be staying here again ##### joanna m. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shauna H. Nov 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for our two families This place worked great for our quick trip to SD. We had two families with teens and there was a good amount of space for sleeping. Would have liked a second area for hanging out, as that was a little cramped with 8 of us, but other than that, it was great. We enjoyed having a hot tub and management was great with communication and accommodation requests. The property does not have a dishwasher or a disposal in the kitchen sink, so that made meal time a little more work. ##### Shauna H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb S. Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location for a Black Hills vacation The location was great, everything we wanted to see was about an hour or less from the house. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, Mammoth Dig Site, Badlands, Wall Drug, Deadwood, Sturgis, and Spearfish Canyon. Hill City and Keystone were both close by and convenient for grocery shopping, restaurants, and fun shopping. Also, a very easy drive to and from the airport.The house was clean, bright, comfortable, and well-stocked with supplies, utensils, dishes, towels, and toiletries. The homemade plate of cookies was a great touch!We loved the hot tub; however, all the trees around the house created a perfect place for the birds to hang out, making the deck leading to the hot tub a minefield of bird droppings.The only other negative was that none of the 5 bedrooms had a dresser, and only one or two night tables with a small drawer. We had to live out of our suitcases for the week.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful part of South Dakota and would reserve this house again without a second thought. ##### Deb S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Selina Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The cabin is beautifully updated, loved the decor! There were 5 large bedrooms, more than enough room for our family. Beds are super comfortable. So nice having a full kitchen, washer and dryer right in the cabin! It was stocked with everything you need... dishes, towels, linens, toiletries. There are multiple decks outside to sit and take in the peaceful scenery. I regret that we were only able to use the hot tub twice... we were so tired at the end of the day from touristy stuff! Kids loved the playground and outdoor games. We went to the taproom many times and sampled wine and some local beers. Staff were so kind and helpful! So, so glad we decided to rent a cabin instead of staying in a hotel! Lots of memories made with our family. We weren't able to do a cave tour while we visited, will definitely be back for another SD adventure. Thanks so much for everything!!! ##### Selina Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Salamanca-Hotels-Seneca-Allegany-Resort-Casino.h2238839.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [Westwood Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Kimball-Hotels-Westwood-Inn-Suites.h10648983.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Deadwood-Hotels-The-Lodge-At-Deadwood-Gaming-Resort.h8213686.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-La-Quinta-Resort-Club.h10916.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Kings-Land-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h2303745.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Mission-Hills-Golf-Resort-Spa.h4124.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Cmon-Inn-Hotel-Suites.h1510580.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH](https://www.expedia.ca/Sandusky-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Sandusky-OH.h1183594.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Shadow-Ridge.h853695.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information)