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Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4307 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Keystone, SD
  • Place, Rushmore Cave
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Thunder Gold Mine
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keystone

Located in Keystone, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Rushmore Cave and Big Thunder Gold Mine. .This apartment is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Custer State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Rushmore Cave - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 10 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 11 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keystone Pub Grub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪K Bar S Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Halley’s West - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Grapes & Grinds - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills

Sunny, cozy country accommodations. Great home base from which to explore the beautiful Black Hills. 307 square feet. Sliding glass doors to private covered deck facing south with a nice view. Motion sensor light out front. Blackout curtains insure a good night's sleep! Includes complete kitchenette for family meals and a private bath. A comfy queen bed and two cushy twins in a day bed that doubles as a sofa during the day. Double wide dresser with plenty of space for two suitcases and drawers for clothing. Gas grill. Good cell reception. Family friendly.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 307 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please leave the door unlocked and the keys on the table.
Leave beds that were used unmade.
Please wash your dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No overnight guests that are not a part of the reservation. Please park on gravel only and do not block the driveway or garage door.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private In The Black Hills
Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Keystone
Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Apartment
Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Apartment Keystone

Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
great location for seeing the sites around the Black Hills area. We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying here. We're a retired couple and this place was the perfect size for us. It was also well located to the attractions in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and quiet. Would stay again !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location away from the bustle yet close to all the “must sees”. Would definitely stay again if in the area. Host was extremely friendly and easy to contact if needed.Back patio perfect for morning coffee with the wildlife.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to all the attractions we were traveling to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Galen R.

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

Great Location

This property is in a secluded area that is very relaxing. It is close to most of the attractions. Clean and well furnished. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was top notch. Really great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an incredibly cozy and homey cottage with everything we needed during our stay. We loved sitting out on the porch, looking out at the beautiful landscape, and enjoyed visits from wildlife while we stayed. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darwin H.

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

Great week in the hills

This property was a perfect fit for us we had a awesome time everything we wanted was close and easy to find would definitely stay there again thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Teri P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quite, wonderful front porch.

Close to Mount Rushmore, quiet, some wild life.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet and comfortable. 20 min from Mount Rushmore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Great Location

Very nice. Location was great to get to all the stuff we wanted to see.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

South Dakota road trip stay

Great, cute little cottage that had most of what we needed for a few night stay to explore the western part of the state. It has an adorable patio out back that felt private and was very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike H.

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

nice place

Cozy little place nice bathroom nowhere comfortable to sit and relax either sit on the bed the futon or a folding chair
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Retreat

Very calm place to return after a full day of sightseeing. Close to town and lots of things to see and explore! Had everything we needed for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy suite living cottage. Nice location, we will be back. Owner was very good to reply to all messages. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The area is quiet and remote..perfect place for unwind. It is also close to attractions and other interests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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

Buffalo Round-Up

It was a great place to be after a long day of sightseeing. Centrally located for all that we did! Very clean and comfortable, and quiet!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

great location and peaceful

this is a lovely cottage for a couple very private very peaceful central to all the great black hills attractions nestled about 1/4 mile up a gravel road the cottage is clean with all you need to stay for a couple days or a couple weeks we will likely stay here again thank you Barbara well done
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property very clean and comfortable with private deck and beautiful views. Like being home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an excellent and convenient location to Keystone and Custer. Cottage was very clean. wife and I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy E.

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

Perfect and delightful property

Cute little cottage with everything you need to enjoy your time. Deer are abundant and the patio is a great place to chill, eat, and enjoy the view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning and serene property. The back patio was the best feature, drinking a cup of coffee and reading a book while the deer graze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful place to get away, but close to many attractions. Everything we hoped for. Wildlife right by the back deck. Very clean and well kept property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason s.

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

black hill 2024

stayed here several times, always a pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024