Unmatched views of Mt. Rushmore and Black Elk Peak on 17 acres with hot tub

Keystone, South Dakota
$588 avg/night
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Black Hills Mountain Lodge

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Escape to the secluded and serene Black Hills Mountain Lodge, nestled on a private mountaintop in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest in Keystone. This exclusive 17-acre retreat offers breathtaking views of Mount Rushmore, Black Elk Peak, and the Badlands, providing an unmatched experience in the Black Hills. Perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway or nature enthusiasts looking to reconnect with the outdoors, the lodge combines rustic charm with modern elegance.

Unwind on the outdoor furniture or gather around the propane fire table on the decks to witness stunning sunrises and sunsets. The south-facing patio features a hot tub, perfect for relaxation after a day of adventure. Stargazing, storm watching, or sipping coffee while soaking in the picturesque landscapes are just a few of the many ways to enjoy this tranquil retreat. The lodge is conveniently located a short distance from Keystone and major attractions, including Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, the Wildlife Loop Road, Pactola Lake, Jewel Cave National Park, Badlands National Park, and Crazy Horse Memorial. For entertainment and leisure, guests also have easy access to Terry Peak Ski Resort, WaTiki Waterpark, and the area's shopping and dining experiences.

Inside, the lodge boasts an open-concept floor plan with expansive views from every window. Luxury touches include upscale lighting, Moccamaster coffee makers, and premium bedding and linens. Modern amenities like mini-split air-conditioning units, dimmable lighting, and motorized blinds ensure both comfort and convenience. The well-equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ambient floor and under-counter lighting, and a large sliding window that opens to serve the patio and hot tub area. The loft adds to the charm with a mini-fridge, sink, coffee bar, and sleeper sofa.

The primary suite on the main floor includes a heated toilet with a bidet for added comfort and an en suite bathroom, which also serves the main floor. The upstairs “Presidential Suite” offers an adjoining private bathroom and a deck with stunning views of Mount Rushmore and Black Elk Peak. For entertainment, the lodge includes a dedicated room with reclining seats, a stand-up arcade game, a smart TV with streaming capabilities, and a blu-ray - DVD player for nostalgic movie nights.

Whether you're hiking nearby Forest Service trails, exploring the beauty of the Black Hills, or simply relaxing on one of the private decks, the Black Hills Mountain Lodge provides a unique and unforgettable retreat. Book your stay and experience the magic of this secluded haven today.

House Rules:
1. No fires of any kind are allowed except for the gas grill and propane fire table.
2. No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
3. The house and surrounding property are completely non-smoking. Evidence of smoking anywhere, inside or outside, will result in immediate eviction.
4. Woodstove is NOT for Guest use
5. Do not exceed the maximum occupancy of 6 at any time. Evidence of violation of this will result in immediate eviction.
6. No hunting allowed. Evidence of violation will result in immediate eviction.

**Things to Know**
This home has a private well and septic system.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the Rental Agreement on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1680 Sq Ft (156 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Chelsea S.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    This home was amazing! Talk about your own private mountain/forest with views of Mt. Rushmore! We ended up having to move to another rental because this one was booked up for our week long stay, but I wish we could have remained here. We enjoyed the hot tub after a long day of sight seeing. You will not regret staying here!

  • Kate S.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    This property is absolutely breathtaking! The views are unmatched and so beautiful! The management was extremely kind and responsive. The inside was clean, had everything for a comfortable stay! This place is worth the splurge! There are some kids games and the hot tub was well maintained. We were so thankful for the opportunity to stay here!

  • Becky H.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Peaceful and beautiful location. A home away from home!!

  • Whitney K.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Exactly as described.

  • Michelle V.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    We stayed for a week at the Black Hills Mtn Lodge with our 4 kids ages 2-12 and had the most amazing time. The location is one of a kind: beautiful, comfortable, quiet, and secluded. We found this to be central and convenient for our South Dakota activities. The lodge is gorgeous, very well equipped, very clean, and everything is quite new. The hot tub was wonderful to relax in after a day of activities and our kids also really enjoyed the arcade. Communication with the host was prompt and helpful. Tips: get groceries in Rapid City as there is no grocery store in Keystone that I am aware of. Highly recommend an all wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to the lodge, even in the summer. It is on a well maintained forest service road, but still quite a climb with several tight turns and drops. We absolutely loved our stay here and would recommend this place to anyone!

  • Michelle Vetsch V.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    We stayed for a week at the Black Hills Mtn Lodge with our 4 kids ages 2-12 and had the most amazing time. The location is one of a kind: beautiful, comfortable, quiet, and secluded. We found this to be central and convenient for our South Dakota activities. The lodge is gorgeous, very well equipped, very clean, and everything is quite new. The hot tub was wonderful to relax in after a day of activities and our kids also really enjoyed the arcade. Communication with the host was prompt and helpful. Tips: get groceries in Rapid City as there is no grocery store in Keystone that I am aware of. Highly recommend an all wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to the lodge, even in the summer. It is on a well maintained forest service road, but still quite a climb with several tight turns and drops. We absolutely loved our stay here and would recommend this place to anyone!

  • Chris H.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    Property was amazing views! Highly recommend and will be staying again when we come back.

  • Kristina K.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    Loved all of it. Great views

  • Clarica T.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    This home has it all! Beautiful inside and out! We will stay here again!

  • Matthew O.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This place was amazing and we loved it as soon as we walked in the door! It was so cozy and the kitchen, scenery, and hot tub were outstanding - we simply didn’t want to leave! We will definitely look here if we come back to the Black Hills and appreciate the opportunity to stay in such a private and relaxing atmosphere!

  • Dell O.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Everything in this home was top notch! The kitchen appliances were first rate and we enjoyed cooking a lot of our meals! The views were fantastic! We could even see when they lit up Mount Rushmore at the nightly lighting ceremony! The hot tub was fantastic and very clean! Great sunrise views from the hot tub. The grill was extremely clean! Everything was clean and fresh and looked like it had never been lived in! The master suite on the first floor had a phenomenal bathroom! The second floor bedroom had a full bath as well. You did have to go out of the room and down a couple of steps to get to the bathroom. This bathroom doesn't have any counterspace so be sure and bring a hanging toiletry bag. There are so many outdoor patios and balconies to enjoy! The media room set up is also extremely nice. We loved the privacy and having no neighbors (or barking dogs to have to listen to). The location was great with easy access to most things. The only thing we wished we had known before hand was that Keystone does not have a grocery store - just a little country store that was out of almost everything! If we had known we would have brought groceries with us. We had to drive into Rapid City (about 30 minutes) to get groceries. We would definitely recommend this home!

  • Katie W.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    This home is amazing. We travel frequently and have stayed at some great rentals, but it’s clear the owners have gone above and beyond with this property. We were greeted with a personalized thank you card and bottle of wine on arrival. The home has a heated bathroom floor, heated toilet seat ?, binoculars for wildlife viewing, and popcorn with popcorn bowls for the theater room. The views are amazing. The house was perfectly clean and very welcoming. We’d absolutely stay here again. The only thing we’d do differently is not rent a tiny compact car—-our rental struggled going up the steep portions of the gravel road.

  • Sean M.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    Spectacular location and great place to stay. Everything you need, and great views to boot.

  • Margaret F.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    We absolutely loved staying in this beautiful home, loaded with amenities and all the comforts of home. Beautiful view, secluded, and very well kept. Our favorite landing spot of our 13 day road trip to Yellowstone!

  • Kimberly H.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    The house has been recently updated and everything seems practically new. Great hot tub, and wonderful star gazing. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the privacy especially after a long trip. Super close to Mt Rushmore and less than 30 minutes from Rapid City. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Crystal V.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    First of all the location was spectacular and VERY private, but close to everything. The house is very well done and appointed with all the amenities you would need. If you want a nice place to relax and reset, this is it. Book it, you won’t be disappointed.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    Gorgeous home. Peaceful and secluded, but right in the middle of all the action. Will definitely book again.

  • Gregory G.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    Would absolutely stay here again! Beautiful views- bring binoculars, great view of Mt. Rushmore. Hot tub was great after a day of hiking. House was beautiful, everything seemed new. Perfect location to enjoy the Black Hills in it’s entirety.

  • Ann F.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We stayed at this home in June. We had originally booked it for 5 days and then added 2 more days. The location was great. Very quiet and very private, but close enough to everything we wanted to do in the area. Absolutely everything was wonderful for us. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances and utensils and the grill of course was useful. We dont eat out alot when we travel so having a good kitchen is something I look for when booking a rental. We really did enjoy this property. The view of the night sky was spectacular. We will definitely rent again!

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