Powder House Lodge

3.5 star property

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Outdoor dining
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
#44 Honeymoon Cabin | Mountain view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $133
$126 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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24125 Hwy 16A, Keystone, SD, 57751
  • Place, Big Thunder Gold Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

#11 ADA King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

#12 ADA King Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

#14 Standard Motel Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#15 Two Queen Motel Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#16 Two Queen Motel Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#17 Two Queen Motel Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#18 Two Queen Motel Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#19 Two Queen Motel Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#21 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

#22 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

#23 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

#24 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

#25 King Bed Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

#26 King Bed Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

#27 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

#28 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

#30 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

#31 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

#32 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

  • 305 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

#33 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

#34 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

#35 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

  • 305 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

#40 Settler Cabin- 2 Room Cabin (Duplex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

#41 Settler Cabin- 2 Room Cabin (Duplex)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

#42 Discovery Cabin (Duplex)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 232 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#43 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

#44 Honeymoon Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

#45 All-American Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#50 Deluxe Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 448 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

#51 Deluxe Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 448 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

#52 Deluxe Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 448 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

#53 Deluxe Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 448 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

#54 Deluxe Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 448 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

#55 All-American Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#56 All-American Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#57 All-American Cabin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#58 Trailblazer Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 544 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#59 Trailblazer Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 544 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

#10 Family Get-Away Cabin

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1288 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

#71 Homestead Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 1584 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Keystone

When you stay at Powder House Lodge in Keystone, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Big Thunder Gold Mine and Rushmore Tramway Adventures. .This lodge is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Mount Rushmore.

What's nearby

  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • National Presidential Wax Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Smokejumper Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stone Faces Winery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Powder House Lodge

Powder House Lodge offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Keystone lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Powder House Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Powder House Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 9 and May 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 90 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Powder House Lodge Keystone
Powder House Lodge
Powder House Keystone
Powder House Hotel Keystone
Powder House Lodge Lodge
Powder House Lodge Keystone
Powder House Lodge Lodge Keystone

Powder House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1020 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and awesome restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent place to stay. Will stay there again if ever in this area. Will recommend it to anyone traveling in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect weekend getaway.

Clean rooms, pet friendly, great staff and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cabin group with an outstanding restaurant and very helpful people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet well-maintained property conveniently located onsite excellent restaurant. Close to attractions, National and State Parks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and food at the lodge — and the cabin was super fun with kids!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really great place to stay. My family really enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Walt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Loved the cabin we were in and very comfortable. The restaurant is top of the line, the best meal of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great place to stay. Close to everything. Great food and comfortable cabins.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cherish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the onsite dining and pool options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the grounds and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our one night stay, clean room; large property; we were close to road so there was some road noise. Restaurant on site was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay and the restaurant has the best food around. Powder House gives you a $15 meal credit which is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with friendly staff. Great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Powder House Lodge & Restaurant

Great little cabin and the restaurant is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean welcoming environment. All of the staff was very friendly as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute cabins, good parking, restaurant, dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, peaceful in nature yet close to many attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and nice cabins
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was very clean they had a restaurant on the property with a great breakfast. Located near Rushmore but away from the circus atmosphere in keystone
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice very well updated loved the vibe of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025