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Dan Selleck
United States
Sep 22, 2017 - Oct 2, 2017
Black Hills, Rapid City
United States - South Dakota - Rapid City
ID : US22011
Became a member in: 2005
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
13Exchanges
100%Response Rate
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I am Kara Sweet. I may be traveling by myself or with extended family of adult children and family. Our family has 13 exchanges under our belt, beginning before our children were teenagers. We love home exchanges and have met some wonderful people this way!
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessProfession
Wine Club Manager/Sommelier
Our pets
1 dog
- Sleeping capacity7
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
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| Open to all dates | Arches National Park, Utah, USA | Moab, UT, USA | Saint George, UT, USA |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Greetings from the beautiful Black Hills! Interested in short or long exchanges in the US or abroad any time of the year; will consider ALL offers and are open to going ANYWHERE! Experienced exchanger with thirteen exchanges.
Beautiful, Bungalow style historic home is located in a beautiful neighborhood close to downtown with friendly neighbors. The Black Hills is amazing in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. This beautiful home provides easy access to all the amenities of Rapid City's downtown--coffee shops, restaurants, wineries, breweries, bars, and shops. Three bedrooms +, two baths +, modern kitchen, large living and dining spaces while being beautifully comfortable. Perfect for couples or families. My home is ready to be your home away from home.
This quiet home is an hour or less away from Sturgis, SD (home of the world famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally); Deadwood, SD (gambling and historic district, Wild Bill Hickock buried there); Mount Rushmore; Crazy Horse; Devil's Tower Monument; Badlands National Park; fresh hot springs; a mammoth dig site; lakes; streams; and many other attractions.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Fireplace
- Furnished with Antiques
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in a wonderfully quiet neighborhood near a park with wonderful neighbors! Just minutes away from downtown Rapid City, but also close to several nice outdoor areas and hiking trails very near town. Our house is the perfect home-base for trips all around the Black Hills of Wyoming and South Dakota.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Hiking
- Lake
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Museums
Transport Nearby
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Rapid City is the heart of the Black Hills, an area with outdoor attractions and cultural events. There is Sturgis, South Dakota; Deadwood, South Dakota; Custer, South Dakota; Hill City, South Dakota; and Wyoming. There are so many attractions: Crazy Horse, Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Mammoth Site, Hot Springs, Badlands, Devil's Tower, Mickelson Trail, Harney Peak, Custer State Park, hiking, biking, swimming...all within minutes to two hours of our home. There is so much to see and do all year.
Our favourite restaurants
- Tally's Silver Spoon
- Independent Ale House
- The Wine Cellar
Cafés & bars
- Firehouse Wine Cellars
- Essence of Coffee
- Dakota Point Brewing
Special places to shop
- Downtown Rapid City
Walks or jogging paths
- Skyline Trail System
- West Boulevard
Health or fitness clubs
- SolVibe Studio
Interesting day trips
- Custer State Park
- Badlands
- Devil's Tower
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Make our home your home! Use whatever you need, just please don't smoke. :-)
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Hospitality Exchange Offered
- Hospitality Exchange Wanted
- Homesit Offered
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