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5 Miles from Mt- Rushmore, with private hot tub!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, offices
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TV, fireplace, offices
TV, fireplace, offices

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Keystone, SD
  • Place, Gutzon Borglum Historical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Thunder Gold Mine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keystone

When you stay at this vacation home in Keystone, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. .This vacation home is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Crazy Horse Memorial.

What's nearby

  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • National Presidential Wax Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Smokejumper Station - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stone Faces Winery - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5 Miles from Mt- Rushmore, with private hot tub!

Summary:

Discover your home away from home at the Cozy Mountain Retreat, a charming 3-bedroom house in Keystone, South Dakota, perfect for families and friends. Just moments from the majestic Mt. Rushmore, this retreat offers a blend of modern comfort and rustic charm. Enjoy amenities like a hot tub, BBQ grill, and a cozy indoor fireplace. Explore nearby attractions like hiking, fishing, and horseback riding, all while enjoying the tranquility of the Black Hills. Book your unforgettable getaway today!



The Space:

Step inside the Cozy Mountain Retreat and discover a thoughtfully designed space perfect for your Black Hills adventure. The house features three comfortable bedrooms, each offering a queen-sized bed and ample storage for your belongings. Two full bathrooms provide convenience for all guests. The living room is a welcoming space to relax, complete with comfortable seating and a cozy fireplace, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring. The fully equipped kitchen boasts modern appliances and all the essentials you need to prepare delicious meals. Enjoy your culinary creations in the dining room, or take them outside to the patio or balcony for an al fresco dining experience. Outside, the backyard offers a private hot tub, perfect for soaking under the stars, along with a BBQ grill for outdoor cooking. Free parking is available on the premises.



Guest Access:

You'll have access to the entire house, including the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, patio, balcony, and backyard. Enjoy amenities like a BBQ grill, hot tub, and free parking.



The Neighborhood:

Nestled in the heart of Keystone, South Dakota, our retreat offers unparalleled access to the area's top attractions. You're just a short drive from the iconic Mt. Rushmore, allowing you to easily experience this national treasure. Keystone itself boasts charming shops and restaurants, perfect for exploring local flavors and picking up souvenirs. For dining, consider trying the local eateries – many are within a convenient distance. The neighborhood is also a gateway to outdoor adventures. Hiking trails, fishing spots, and horseback riding opportunities are all within easy reach, offering a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Black Hills. The area is known for its friendly atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings, making it an ideal location for a relaxing and memorable vacation.



Getting Around:

Getting around Keystone and beyond is a breeze. While Keystone itself is easily walkable, offering access to shops and restaurants, you'll likely want a car to explore the wider Black Hills area. Free parking is available right on the premises, making it convenient for your arrival and any day trips. For those flying in, Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) is the closest major airport, approximately a 45-minute drive away. From there, you can rent a car or arrange for a ride to reach the Cozy Mountain Retreat. Consider planning your itinerary to include scenic drives along the Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road, both easily accessible from the property. Enjoy the freedom to explore the area at your own pace! Please note that public transport options are limited in this area, so a personal vehicle is recommended.



Interaction with Guests:

We are dedicated to ensuring you have a fantastic and relaxing stay. While we respect your privacy, we are readily available to assist you with any needs or questions you may have. You can reach out to us anytime, as our team is available 24/7. We are committed to making your stay both enjoyable and memorable.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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5 Miles from Mt- Rushmore, with private hot tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barb D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay very much! The only issue was while we were going to enjoy coffee on the deck in the morning, the next door neighbor decided to mow the lawn right below us and at one point right beneath us throwing grass clippings in the air. I thought he could have waited.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul H., San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Summer A.

A great week in the Black Hills

We had a great stay in the Black Hills and enjoyed the proximity to Custer State Park with this rental. We were disappointed that the advertised hot tub didn’t work. The gas fire pit on the deck and the bottom oven were also out of order (there is a top oven that works). Other appliances worked great and the house was reasonably clean and stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Perfect setting, close to everything we needed, beautiful cabin. Could use new mattresses. We all had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Black Hills Stay

The cabin is in great shape and everything works very well. It is centrally located in the middle of all of the Black Hills attractions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve E., Surprise, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual trip to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

This the second time we have stayed at this cabin during the rally. We love the location. It provides great access to many of the places we ride to but it is quiet and safe. I would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to SD, especially during the off-season when it is less expensive.. Owners are great? Thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house in great location but beds are awful.

House is lovely, well maintained, and in an ideal location. The large meadow behind the house with the creek and play structure provided great fun for the kids. We enjoyed the easy to use gas firepit on the deck, the hot tub, air conditioning, and the tourist train going by. On the down side were difficulties in hearing back from the property manager and the terrible beds in both downstairs bedrooms. Since the kids slept upstairs, I can't comment on the quality of that bed. Overall, the property was just what we were looking for and would be 5-Stars with improvements to the beds and communication with property owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location was perfect.

Location was perfect. The views were gorgeous, we had deer in the backyard every night.. The hot tub was awesome… Would be nice to have a table and chairs down by the hot tub to lay towels/drinks on when getting in and out. (It Shows a table and chairs on the photo) but there was not one. We Loved the fire pit on the top deck-We turned it on every night! The faucet in the bathroom shower was super touchy and we were afraid by the end of our stay that we wouldn’t get the water to turn off… We brought our own electric griddle to make breakfast for our family each day. The cabin was great, our only minor complaint was the beds weren’t super comfortable. But, we would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexa M., Sioux City

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect vacation rental in the hills

This cabin had everything we needed for our family vacation. It was extremely clean and we enjoyed every minute of our stay! The kids especially enjoyed the large yard, hot tub, fire pit, and waving at the train. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This cabin is in the perfect location for all of the South Dakota attractions. Well-appointed, clean, exactly as advertised. The deck propane fire pit was a nice surprise. We enjoyed our stay and will recommend this place to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jamey B.

Black Hills Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful stay with our family over Thanksgiving in the Black Hills. This cabin met our needs perfectly. It has a beautiful view. It could use a few upgrades in the living room and a more thorough cleaning, but it was a great cabin. Our family would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Dave S.

The property was very close to the activities we wanted to see.

Being it was the off season was perfect for my husband and me. It was nice to relax and not be around lots of people. It was nice and clean. Thank goodness it was not busy with the place being in close proximity to a road. We did have an issue with the internet, we did call and message to get it figured out but no one responded. Thank you for sharing your place. It was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Nice place. Great location.

Centrally located location great for exploring the Black Hills. Home was clean and as advertised. I might even say that the interior was actually nicer and larger than the pictures make it appear. Our two year old loved the 1880s tourist train running through the back yard! (Don’t worry. Train does not run too early or late and is far enough away to not even hear if the doors are closed.)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Rebecca F.

Comfortable and close to the action.

We enjoyed seeing the stars at night from the deck and windows. The home was spacious and had all we needed during our stay. It is close to an abundance of activities. Be sure to grab groceries before heading out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Craig C.

No WiFi was a disappointment

Property was clean and comfortable. The room was just right for us
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

jean a w.

Filthy

The cabin was filthy & fly/wasp infested. We left piles of at least 300 flies we killed either by swatting or spray. We also threw away alot in the trash. The owner said she had cleaned & swept up flies before we came. She may have swept flies up, but when we arrived there were more. We didn't realize at the time it was an ongoing problem. She said they are coming in from the ceiling or somewhere. You should make her fix that. Cleaning she could not have done. When I cleaned, the rags were filthy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Lovely house

Our stay was great. While the bedrooms are small the rest of the house is very spacious. Plenty of room. Appreciated the maps and guides available and we really enjoyed the fire pit in the cool evening. Everything was ready and easy to use. We would definitely stay there again given the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Angela Y.

Great location!

My husband and I stayed here with my parents and our 4 small kids. It was in a great location just outside of Keystone in a beautiful quiet area. We loved the large yard next to a little creek in back. The train going by was a special treat. The cabin was well maintained and cozy. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the mornings also. Great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Clean and plenty of room. Susan was great to work with.

Great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

The home was perfect for dad, me, my wife and two siblings.

Very close to town and sites, yet private and away from it all. We had a wonderful 5 days together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Sujata W.

Great.

A great location and perfect for all the local attractions. Well equipped for 4 adults and 4 kids, clean and well kept. Outdoor barbecue and fire pit available too for enjoying the cool evenings and night outdoors. The amenities inside the house need some upgrading, some bathroom doors do not lock either. We had a fun time and enjoyed it overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ann L., Denver CO

Wonderful place for a family get-together!

We had a family reunion and this place was perfect. The kids loved the large yard and the fire pit at night. The house was spacious and clean. It is very centrally located - which made all of our site seeing easier. The view from the deck and backyard was great. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

AL S., Fremont, NE

The home is exactly as described. It is very clean and only minutes away from all activities.

The home is well kept. It is very clean and the basic things you need are provided. It has a well kept front play area and a fire pit. The deck is great, with a nice view to relax by. The owners are very responsive and easy to work with. All the area attractions are within a short drive. Very satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Dallas, TX

Perfect Base Camp for the Black Hills...

This place was perfect for us. Just outside of Keystone one way and just a little further to Hill City the other. We only had 2 days but were able to visit Rushmore, tour almost all of Custer State Park (what a gem), groceries in Rapid City, do an 8-mile hike, have a great lunch in Hill City, see Lead and Deadwood, drove through Spearfish Canyon, then Sturgis. We were worn out but we'll be back for more! The cabin itself was great. Super clean. QUIET and away from the heavy traffic of the main thoroughfares. Plenty of room... there was only 2 of us but it looked to me like you could easily fit the Brady bunch in there. Susan was easy to work with and gave easy instructions. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Charles P., Granite City IL 62040

Outstanding

Very nice and clean. Saw dear and turkey in back yard. Best place We have ever had .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016