Keystone, South Dakota
Located on the first floor, this area is the original master bedroom of the McDonald Ranch Lodge. The Lodge was designed and built by Richard McDonald, the current resident and owner. The suite has been slightly redesigned to become a lovely space for our guest’s enjoyment.
An entrance to the Master Suite has been added to the cozy, private deck. The deck has built in bench seating beneath a large oak tree. There is also a table with two chairs for outdoor dining.
The suite faces the front of the property, to the East, with views of the fields across the county road. A kitchenette has been added which includes a sink, dining and basic cooking utensils, toaster, drip coffeemaker, microwave, induction hot plate with cooking pans, and dorm size fridge. A large flat screen TV with a Roku stick and remote are included. We use Starlink satellite internet for our WiFi, free of charge for our guests.
This suite includes custom wood flooring, a vaulted ceiling with considerable windows, and a king size bed. The in-suite bathroom includes a large jacuzzi bathtub with windows, sink with expansive counter space, toilet closet, and a spacious walk-in shower.
This suite is ideal for a couple, or as additional space to the adjacent Carriage House Cabin. The Carriage House Cabin is located a few steps away, to the South.
I.E. Dad, Mom, and a couple of little ones in the Carriage House with Grandma and Grandpa in the Master Suite.
There is a three day minimum to reserve the Master Suite.
(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.
We we're going to the Buffalo Roundup in Custer State Park and planned on sitting on the north side. It worked out very well. The location of the ranch was excellent. The place was very well kept up with the exception of the fireplace which was one of the reasons it was a location of choice. The fireplace was listed as part of the perks but it did not work and the owner said it had not worked in several years. We were quite disappointed and they need to change their listing. However the rest of it was lovely.
We had a really great stay here! So clean, private, and had all the things we needed for our long weekend! We would definitely choose to stay here again!
Nice, quiet, relaxing. You can tell the host thought about your comfort and needs.
Very good..a little out of the way from some things but the beautiful setting & peace & quiet was great! The room we had was clean & very relaxing..beautifully done..everything you needed for a short stay! Must say best shower ever?..Richard the owner very nice..Thank You for a very relaxing time!!
When we drove up we were so impressed with the beautiful cabin and surrounding area. The Master suite of the property was immaculate, and perfect for my husband and me. The little kitchenette allowed us to make breakfast every morning and store plenty of snacks in the refrigerator. I took a walk one night about a mile down the road and was in awe of the beautiful surroundings and wildlife. The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was awesome with the rain shower heads. We are definitely planning another trip back to South Dakota, and will be looking at this property again. We actually would love to try one of the other areas of the propertyโฆ Coach House looks so beautiful! Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality!!
We are both senior Harley riders and I wanted to ensure a safe place to stay during Sturgis Bike Week. I located McDonald Ranch during my search and booked during the first portion of Sturgis Bike Week. I assumed my wife would approve and booked without her approval; risky! The on-line pictures did not do it justice. She was excited upon our arrival and absolutely love it! This is a great location and is extremely accessible to every scenic location in South Dakota. We met and talked with Mr McDonald and his family. They are super people. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend!
The property was 10 minutes from Custer SP and a scenic drive of less than 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore. Less than 2 hours from Badlands. It was great to have a place to conveniently prepare meals for our days. The jacuzzi tub was perfect after a day of hiking. The deck was great for watching the sunrise. The bed was so comfortable. We will definitely choose this place again!
My husband and I loved our little getaway! Place was very clean and comfortable. We would stay again. We had the chance to speak with the owner he was a wonderful host.
I couldnโt ask for a better experience! Owner was on site when we got there, but we were pretty much left to our own devices the entire stay, which was great. He was available if needed. Location is out of the way, but still relatively close to majority of the Black Hills locations. The property is perfect if your looking to get away and relax. All the amenities you could ask for without being crowded. We will absolutely return, my highest of recommendations.
Everything we could have asked for and more! What a beautiful property, the pictures just donโt do it justice it is even more beautiful in person! Mr. McDonald is on site and such a wonderful human being! We so enjoyed visiting with him and he is very helpful if you have any questions. It is such a nice quiet location away from all the touristy areas, yet close enough to everything you would want to do. Also up the road and around the corner you can catch a glimpse of Mount Rushmore.
Had a great, too short, time in the area, to a great part also due to the suite. One tiny minus for some might be the small kitchen area. One stove and only a little spare between that and the sink. It was fully sufficient for our little meals. We would definitely stay here again when in the Black Hills area!
Everything was clean and available
It was the perfect place for rest and relaxation! We had everything that we needed and nothing that we didn't.
Great lodge, beautiful rustic decor, very clean place and soft towels!(wife made sure I included the soft towels in this review). Quiet, serene area really made this location the perfect place for base to explore the Black Hills and everything it has to offer. We stayed in the Master Suite celebrating our anniversary. The jetted tub was perfect for end of the day relaxation to prepare for the next dayโs adventure. Meeting Mr. Richard and listening to the history of the Ranch and surround areas made our experience that much better. Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt Rushmore, Needles Highway, Custer State Park, hiking, mountain biking just to name few ways and things to explore really made us feel one with nature! Helicopter tour is a must! Thank you Mr. Richard and staff for making our experience of the Black Hill and anniversary unforgettable!!!!
We were so happy with the accommodations and location.
Beautiful surroundings and very clean. We would come back!!
We stayed in the Master Suite in September 2022. Quiet surroundings nestled in the woods. Approximately 4-5 miles from Keystone but a beautiful drive. Super comforable bed and a large bathroom that seemed more like a spa with all the amenities provided. Even had unique lighting over the jacuzzi tub. Had wondeful chats with owner. The pictures reflect exactly what you will find. Very nice place. Would definitely book again.
Anything we had questions on,they were answered right away. Richard the owner is just so nice and informative of the area.
We had an amazing experience in this little โcabinโ! Would highly recommend staying here. Perfect for couples, you have everything you need. Location is great for all the local highlights. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
This property was so clean and beautiful. The owner was very kind and helpful as we navigated the area. We loved our stay in South Dakota.
Process was simple, property manager called us the day off arrival and confirmed our arrival and said he would be there to greet us upon arrival.
Owner is friendly and staff takes great care of guests as well. We enjoyed the owners vast knowledge of the history of the area. The tub was very relaxing after a day of exploring. Could have used an ice tray in the freezer and a step for the tub. But overall an excellent stay and would recommend.
Much better than the pictures. A magical getaway
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