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The Kojak – 5-Bedroom Mountain Retreat close to Lake Pactola provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

The Kojak – 5-Bedroom Mountain Retreat close to Lake Pactola

  • Perched atop Edelweiss Mountain with breathtaking views, the Kojak offers a peaceful escape in the heart of the Black Hills. This spacious five-bedroom home is perfect for families or groups looking to relax in comfort while surrounded by natural beauty.

    The Space

    Wake up to panoramic mountain views from nearly every room in the house.
    The layout includes:

    Main Level: Two cozy bedrooms with queen beds and a shared full bathroom.

    Upper Level: The master suite with a king-size bed, a second bedroom with a queen bed and crib, plus a full bathroom with a shower.

    Lower Level (Basement): One bedroom with a queen bed and a private bathroom with shower.

    Enjoy evenings soaking in the outdoor hot tub on the deck, grilling up dinner on the propane grill, or simply relaxing in the spacious living areas.

    The full kitchen is equipped for all your cooking needs, and high-speed Wi-Fi keeps you connected during your stay.

    Guest Access

    You’ll have full access to the entire home—your own private mountain retreat.

    Things to Note

    The property is not suitable for motorcycles or trailers due to parking and driveway.

    Parking is limited to 3 vehicles at the property.

    If you’re bringing a trailer, additional parking is available 4 miles away at our office lot.
    There is 3 miles of gravel to the development.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Rules

No open fires

No trailers

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kojak – 5-Bedroom Mountain Retreat close to Lake Pactola pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kojak – 5-Bedroom Mountain Retreat close to Lake Pactola?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Kojak – 5-Bedroom Mountain Retreat close to Lake Pactola?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kojak – 5-Bedroom Mountain Retreat close to Lake Pactola?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Kojak – 5-Bedroom Mountain Retreat close to Lake Pactola located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pactola Pines Marina, Pactola Point Swim Beach and Sheridan Lake. Sheridan Lake North and Black Hills National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great view
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We actually stayed at Reinerheim cabin. The host contacted us that Kojak had an issue with flies and asked if we wanted to switch cabins. The view at reinerheim was amazing and the cabin was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

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

Location 😍

Loved the location and views!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Short stay

Great relaxing trip before school began
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

PAMELA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home. Driveway is not for weak of heart. Last turn is a killer. View is wonderful, sunrises are fabulous and area is very quiet. Location was great for our plans. Road work delays need some patience. Too many flies.
Sunrise from deck
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackensie R.

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

Very nice place!

This property was so fun to stay. We had a total of 10 family guests and we all had a blast. The only downfall was actually the driveway, which was quite steep and awkward to enter and exit. Overall, an excellent place to spend a couple of nights in some beautiful country!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kati M.

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

Great Getaway

We had such a great stay at this house, we wanted to get away from the noise for a few days and this allowed us to do just that. You can barely see any houses for miles, the views are amazing, the house was comfortable, everything was easy to use, Julie was great to deal with. The driveway can be a little nerve racking if you don't have experience driving in the mountains but it was no issue for us. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie K.

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

Beautiful View

Views were beautiful. Drive was steep as stated, but with skilled drivers no issues. House was well stocked. Easy communication - long drive up the hills as stated. The only thing is the hot tub wasn’t that clean and one kid ended up with hot tub rash - would be cautious of the hot tub even with showering before and after. We had an amazing time and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host, really well equipped house, just steps to the beach, would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dina W.

Great stay!

We loved staying at the kojak. It was perfect place to stay with friends and our families. Julie answered all our questions and checkin was easy. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

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

Amazing views, great experience

Property was great, property owners made it a great, seamless, easy experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richelle J.

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

Amazing views

This home was perfect for our stay at Rapid City. The views were incredible!! The home is very centrally located to all of the local attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Forrest N.

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

Kojak

Great property and location for accessing the OHV trail systems. Only complaint was lack of WIFI which seems pretty mandatory these days to watch TV, surf your phone apps or work on the laptop.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fantastic location and home. Absolutely loved the views from both decks and at the top of the driveway. Very homey and even with 9 people, we had plenty of room. You are staying on top of a mountain and the driveway is steep. We had a wagoneer and suburban that managed fine with just enough room to turn around by the cabin. If you are a Jeeper and love trail riding, this is your place to stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Mountain Stay!

We had a great stay in this mountain home that provided plenty of room for our family of 6. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware of many kinds, and the grill worked great. I wouldn’t want to try to enter the driveway in winter, but we had no issues during our stay in June. The host was very kind and we highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

First time in the hills

Clean and easy communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Curtis S.

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

Million dollar views

If you are looking for a quiet get away this is the place for you. The views are ridiculous. The hot tub at night with the night sky all around is amazing. The bed upstairs was so comfortable and to wake up in the middle of night and see the stars was the best. The kitchen is well stocked and the furniture was super comfortable. Julie was great to work with too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T&H M.

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

Beautiful Property and View…if you can handle the driveway.

Property as described. Easy check in and communication. Absolutely gorgeous view during the day and evening. I definitely overlooked the description of the drive way. We drive a suburban and it’s a tight turn into the driveway and tight turning around. Would it dissuade us from renting the property again? Absolutely not, just know that pulling into the driveway takes some confidence taking your time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

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

Wow the view is incredible

Wow - what a view. The property is in good shape. Bathrooms do need updated- carpet in bath is a little disturbing The drive way is very difficult - if you are not a good driver, stay away. BUT.... The view is worth it! Overall a good experience .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi K.

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

Family Weekend

Enjoyed our stay. Drive up the mountain does take some time…15 to 20 minutes. So need to take that into consideration when you venture out. But the view is beautiful once you get there, especially from the master bedroom! Driveway is a little tricky, but we knew that beforehand and it was manageable for our three vehicles. Kitchen is very well stocked as well as the towels provided. There is a washer and dryer, but no detergent provided. All other cleaning supplies were available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

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

Insane View!

The people that mention the driveway aren't kidding. We didn't make it up there until after dark and that steep and narrow driveway was a little freaky in the dark, but it was doable. Getting out was more tedious than getting in. However, the view makes it totally worth it. The house is awesome. Lots of flies in the house, but for this time of year, that is understandable. The biggest disappointment for us was the Hot tub. It worked fine but it was pretty dirty. I notified the manager and was told that the green tinge is normal... a green defender? I've never seen a green tinge in clean water before, nor have I smelled clean water that stunk. We showered before we got in and had to shower the film off of us after as well. Anyway, we didn't let that ruin our time there and the view from the house is like something out of a movie. I would probably stay there again as long as I didn't have to pay extra for the hot tub. Kind of silly to put an extra charge for using the hot tub when it wasn't properly maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tim M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views, Disappointing Interior

PROS: *Yes, the view is spectacular! *The hot tub was fully functional and clean, and it was a nice way to enjoy the views. *Cozy front room with huge windows was a nice place to hang out. CONS: *So many moths inside. We had 4 kids in our group that stayed upstairs, and every day they were getting rid of dozens (no exaggeration!) of moths, dead and alive from the bedrooms and bathroom. *Lots of flies inside as well. *Really uncomfortable beds. The bed in the basement was super saggy and my wife and I would just both end up rolling to the middle of the bed when we tried to sleep in it. You could feel all the springs through the mattress . After the first night, she gave up and slept on the downstairs couch for the remaining two nights. I stayed on the bed, but ended up with severe neck pain that lasted over a week. *In addition to moths and flies, my wife saw a mouse run across the main room in the basement when she was sleeping there. *Lack of maintenance - broken screens, wall clocks that didn't work, "non-stick" pans with the non-stick all scratched off, dishwasher rack that kept falling off the rails, filthy dishrack tray, etc. *Wall to wall carpeted bathroom upstairs - felt very unhygienic, especially since the toilet had to be plunged during our stay. *No entertainment besides TVs. This is fine, since nothing was promised in the amenities, but in a place that has no WI-FI, some boardgames, books, or DVDs would have been nice. SUMMARY: If you are all about the views then this might be the place for you, and maybe you would even give it 4 or 5 stars. For our group, we were looking for a clean and comfortable place to relax and hang out after spending a day hitting up local attractions, and this was not it. We have stayed at many Vrbo locations, and for what we paid, we were expecting a lot more. It would have been nice to know what we were getting into so we could have made a more informed decision. I dislike leaving poor reviews, and tried to be as objective as possible in this one so you could decide if this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chenny K.

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

Mount Rushmore

The property and view is beautiful! My family came to see Mount Rushmore and get away from the city. The driveway is very steep but after the first attempt it wasn't that bad. The fridge wasn't cold but Julie sent someone to check it out while we were away. I recommend bringing coolers with ice to store extra food. Overall we had a great time and highly recommend seeing the sunrise on the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Highly recommend

Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Annual family gathering

The cabin was beautiful and the scenery was gorgeous! The only problem we had was the road to the cabin was very very steep and washed out! I was thankful we had 4 wheel drive to get up the road!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021