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American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

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A small wooden cabin with a porch, a grill, and a table.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a quilted bedspread, a framed picture on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.
A dark brown leather sofa with ornate detailing, positioned against a wooden wall with a window. A patterned rug lies on the floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6720 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
The current price is $230
$214 nightly
$230 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

Explore the area

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Keystone, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keystone

When you stay at this cabin in Keystone, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. .This family-friendly cabin is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Custer State Park and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Black Hills National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Mount Rushmore - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Custer State Park - 27 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - 31 min drive - 22.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ponderosa Restaurant & Lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

Cabins with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Renting an ATV/UTV to explore the back country, hiking right out the front door, driving through the Pigtail Bridges, making S'mores over an open fire, playing tag with the kids in the backyard, 5 minutes to Mt. Rushmore, cliff-jumping at Horsethief Lake, looking through unique shops in nearby towns, going on a cave tour, laying on the grass & looking up at the stars, rock collecting, fishing at Lakota Lake, swimming at Little Falls, horseback riding or seeing buffalo in Custer State Park, playing at the city park in Keystone, participating in small town parades & events, enjoying being together with our family.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 720 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a great stay! We were very pleased with the amenities, location and set up.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was perfect and everything advertised! We will certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot on our trip's route. Kids loved the playground, basketball court and waving at the passengers of the 1880 train!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and comfortable. We loved how quiet the area was. It was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute little cabin in a peaceful area that was pretty centrally located in the Black Hills. I thought the beds were quite comfortable too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Located in a beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved staying in these cabins. The kids loved the little play area. It was nice being to let them run around when while we cooked our meals. The cabins are located in the pretty area to explore so many different attractions. We will book again whenever we visit South Dakota again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful time. American Pines was a excellent place to stay

Great place just beautiful and breath taking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place; efficient, clean and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot!

A great location, cozy cabin and excellent hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay in the cabin. Very clean & a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Very peaceful at night without any traffic or street lights. Great views of the stars sitting by the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond being perfectly located, the cabnwas perfectly maintained, well stocked - we grilled/prepared two dinners there - really well appointed. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The view was lovely…..creek behind the property and steam train went by twice a day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet area with a quaint little cabin and fire pit! What a wonderful vacation! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is well built and well insulated. Heating and a/c worked well. Kitchen well stocked with utensils, pots andcpans. Water is very good.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

Great stay, very clean, perfect location for us, owners are pleasant and accommodating. Will definitely return.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin far exceeded any of my expectations. This trip meant everything to us and your cabin made it extra special!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend

Loved all the views and the wildlife, close to everything we needed and wanted to go!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was awesome.the 1880 train goes right by the cabins and it is located well to travel out for the morning, return to make a light lunch and then travel back out after lunch.Can't say enough how much we where impressed with the cabin.it was very clean and had all the amenities of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic vacation spot!

Beautiful area, quiet, cute, clean & comfy little cabin with all amenities we needed, super convenient check-in process, pet-friendly (we brought our small dog). All wonderful! We very much enjoyed our stay, thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mt Rushmore

Great trip had my 60th birthday on our last full day. Great location beautiful cabin. Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My vacation

The cabin was cozy and wonderful and so comfortable. It was very close to the events we wanted to go to. A wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing cabin vacation

It was a beautiful location and very serene. Cabin was very cozy and comfortable. Loved it !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, quiet location. Clean and well equipped. I wish we had more time to hang out at the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025