Milbank is a friendly small city (pop. ~3,544) and county seat set on Big Stone Lake, offering easy access to boating, fishing, trails and low-cost, welcoming neighborhoods—great for relaxed multi-week contracts where you still want outdoor variety and community events.
For occasional urban options, Watertown (about 32 miles) and Brookings (about an hour’s drive) give bigger dining, shopping and cultural options within a short drive if you want a change of pace.