Keystone, South Dakota
The cozy Family Suite is located on the upper level of the lodge. It has a private entrance, accessed via stairs, located on the North side of the building. Parking is available nearby on the West side of the building.
The Family Suite is cooled by a portable air conditioner. Heat is supplied by a space heater. The suite includes a 32" Roku SmartTV connected to our Starlink satellite internet.
The Family Suite is an open floor plan which sleeps up to 3 people. It has a king size bed and a twin bed. Accommodations include an in-suite bath, single sink, and a walk in shower with glass doors. The kitchenette includes a microwave, toaster, drip coffeemaker, dorm fridge, and an induction hot plate. Basic cooking and eating utensils are provided, including dishes and glasses. We stock basic spices, and a limited amount of coffee and filters. We also provide all bed, bath, and kitchen linens. Please note: This is our only kitchenette that does not include a sink. There is a sink in the bathroom. We stock two dishpans and dish soap. There is a small table and two chairs for dining inside, located within the main suite area. We have another table and chairs, plus benches, on the private deck for outdoor dining and lounging.
There is a three day minimum to reserve the Family Suite.
Minimum age requirement on the Family Suite is age 5.
We do not have guest laundry facilities. There are laundromats in Keystone and Hill City.
Unfortunately, due to many considerations, we do not allow pets / animals on the property. No exceptions. If a guest arrives for their reservation with an animal they will NOT be given a rental key NOR issued a refund. Thank you for understanding.
Driving and Parking Info: The Ranch is located directly off of a well maintained and paved county road. Our driveways are hard packed dirt and gravel. We have limited parking near each of the cabins and suites. We have an additional parking area at the rear of the main lodge. We have a large, well kept meadow beyond that for overflow parking of motorcycle trailers, side by sides, etc. We ask that you please do not block the main driveways or the two car garage at the front of the property.
Check in is at 4:00pm MST or later. Check out is by 11:00am MST.
Due to our small staff we do not offer early check in nor late check out.
It was so quaint and adorable. Would highly recommend.
The location was great. We found that the elevated portion Of the room hazardous for my husband with a larger than normal step up causing safety concerns for him. Also, The left side of the King size bed had a ledge which made getting out of bed a bit cumbersome especially in the middle of the night therefore we slept separately. When booking, did not realize there was no sink in the kitchenette so dishes had to be done in the bathroom which was not ideal. In fairness to the owners none of this was discussed with them at the time of our stay.
We loved our stay at the McDonald Mtn Ranch. Our hosts were very accommodating in the midst of issues outside of their control. They made us feel very welcome.
We had an easy checkin with out hiccups. The cabin was beautiful and the owners a gem
The McDonald Mountain Ranch was a highlight of our trip! Nestled in the Black Hills, it is a beautiful retreat with a laid back, country setting, and close to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park. The deck on our upstairs retreat was so relaxing. We hope to stay again next time we visit SD!
Quiet, comfortable, beautiful scenery
We absolutely loved our stay at the ranch! The listing was so accurate and we couldnโt be more grateful for the opportunity to stay in such a beautiful place. The drive out to the ranch was so scenic, and not to mention you are within a really reasonable distance to many of the attractions that SD has to offer. Highly recommend staying at the ranch and if we are ever in the area we will definitely be back!
Can't say enough good things about the McDonald Ranch! We stayed in the Family Suite which was very clean and came well equipped. Host are very gracious and the location can't be beat. Just a short drive to Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Windcave National Park to name a few. This was our 2nd stay and the McDonald Ranch and won't be our last. Brett & Windi Miller Monroe, NC
Picturesque-Quiet-Clean absolutely beautiful. Richard and his family were so hospitable and welcoming. Everything we needed and more. Would love to stay here again!
Nice room, comfortable bed, clean bathroom, beautiful location. Decorated attractively. Enjoyed early morning walks along the road as well as hikes in the area. Although there are dishes and pans for cooking on the hot plate, there is only a sink in the bathroom so washing up has to be done there. What we really missed was the ability to make ice for water bottles. We tried freezing plastic water bottles overnight but water didnโt freeze.
My family of 3 enjoyed this beautiful property. The only downfall was 90-100+ degree temperatures and the portable air conditioner that couldn't keep up. Thankfully, there was a box fan to use at night in the window. We also brought our own stand-up fan. Safe & comfortable environment, everything else worked wonderfully. Great price, great deal!
This beautiful property has the ability to house several sets of guests and is still able to maintain an appropriate level of privacy. The property owners run a well-managed, well-cared-for site and genuinely enjoy meeting and visiting with their guests to share tips and information about the numerous tourist attractions in their area. We booked the family suite which was cozy for a group of our size but had more than enough space for us and a very homey feel. The location of this site worked super well for the sites and attractions we planned to experience during our visit. I couldn't imagine staying anywhere else when we visit again. We will be sure to recommend it to our friends and family!
Excellent location for accessing the Black Hills and Custer State Park! Located by a beautiful meadow with picturesque views of trees and deer. We had a wonderful stay!
Adorable, cozy cabin just right for 2 (or 3.). Rustic cabin feel surrounded by nature. So much more inviting than a hotel room in a busy city! Highly recommended!!
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