Quiet, Comfy & Spacious: Cabin within 10 mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park

Keystone, South Dakota
$285 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
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Bath 2

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Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Carriage House is a One Bedroom, two level, two Bath, 800 square-foot cabin with over 300 square-feet of deck on both levels. The Carriage House was designed by the McDonald family in the “mountain log lodge vernacular”. (Please note both bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor, upstairs.) The first floor has a full kitchen, dining area, and a convertible living room that includes a high end queen sized sofa sleeper. We also have two twin size roll away beds available upon request. These two roll-away beds can be added to the lower or upper levels. The second floor has a full bathroom which includes a shower / tub combo, located at the top of the stairs. The second floor also includes the master bedroom, with a separate full bath with a walk in shower, two sink vanity area, and water closet. The master has a queen bed with high end bedding. There is an entrance from the master suite out to a beautiful wrap around redwood deck which has chairs and a spectacular view of the mountains and meadows.

We feel that the elevated wrap around porch is one of the best things about the Carriage House. There is a large oak tree that the deck was built around bringing the nature of the hills close as you sit and enjoy the views from every angle. From its elevated decks, you have scenic views of mountain meadows and rolling wooded hills full of the famed dark ponderosa pine trees. Our meadows, although variable with the season, are rich in color and usually have an abundance of wildlife including deer, turkey, squirrels, etc. With just a short walk, Mt. Rushmore is visible through the trees!

The Carriage House provides an in-cabin washer/dryer, as well as fully stocked cooking facilities. We have access to free Wi-Fi, a 32″ Roku smart TV, central air conditioning and heating, and outdoor dining facilities with a propane grill. (We supply the propane.)

Minimum age requirement for the Carriage House is three years old. On the property is a swing set and other outdoor equipment for children to use, including a large, well kept meadow.

Maximum occupancy of 5 people, I.E. – One family.

You may park in front of the Carriage House entrance. Please do not block either garage door. Please leave enough room for traffic to get by from the garages and the other cabin nearby. The two car garage is not available for guest use. It is used as a business workspace and parking for the owner’s vehicle.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Refrigerator Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cave Exploring Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    4 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Susan N.

    Submitted Jan 30, 2026

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Beautiful place, loved the views from the deck. Would recommend.

  • Todd C.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Beautiful property and house.

  • pam s.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Very nice place in a great location.

  • Debbie O.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    Very clean and in beautiful setting..completely what was shown

  • Courtney Q.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Great location, awesome host!

  • Tonya N.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    This was a wonderful place to stay. Everything was new and very clean. Everything we needed. The location was a quick ride to Mount Rushmore, Keystone and Custer Park.

  • Evan K.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    We had a great time while in South Dakota-the monuments and stunning views were second to none!The place we stayed was very clean and well taken care of.The VRBO listing, however, was absolutely misleading in that we were totally unaware that we would be in such close proximity to the owner and caretaker and other guest houses, based on the photograph of the cabin’s exterior.Again, the place was very nice, but when you believe that you are having a couple’s getaway and pay over 300/night for lodging, we really expected more seclusion.We would not stay at the same property again.

  • JOAN K.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Beautiful location, nicely decorated and well stocked with everything we needed! The deck is great for a morning cup of coffee or for relaxing in the evening. We saw deer and wild turkeys from the deck and enjoyed the view! Would highly recommend!

  • Debra S.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    The cabin was perfect for us!! Close to everything we wanted to do!!

  • Cathy f.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    We loved our time in this beautiful little house. It is so comfortable and decorated so well. We felt right at home immediately.The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked and the bathrooms and bedrooms are modern and have lots of towels, blankets and anything else we needed. This is literally the perfect spot to land after a long day visiting the nearby sites such as Mount Rushmore, Deadwoid, and Coster State Park. Location is great, and the home is even better!

  • michelle d.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    We had a wonderful time. This is a beautiful cabin.

  • David K.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Beautiful setting, well positioned between multiple parks. Very peaceful. Well stocked accommodation. Perfect for our family.

  • Daniel M.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    This is a very nice location for exploring the Black Hills Close to Mt Rushmore and Custer St Park The deer and turkeys in the yard are fascinating

  • John C.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    We absolutely loved this place. The location was ideal to see all of the various sites. Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse are a relatively short drive and Custer state park is minutes away. Going to the Badlands is a bit of a drive, so we only went there one time. We went into the town of Custer several times (it is half an hour away) to take advantage of the nice restaurants in town. We went to the Sage Creek Grille for dinner and were extremely pleased. The Elk stuffed mushrooms and the Bison Strip steak were great. We also recommend the Spiced Dumplings for dessert. We also highly recommend The Custer Wolf where we had lunch twice. We had to come back for the Mushroom Saute. Totally to die for.The living space was very comfortable. We were very relaxed during our stay. The wifi and internet connection was great. We had no trouble streaming movies and tv shows during our stay. I had a clean connection for zoom meetings that I needed to do during the stay. We will come back if and when we return to South Dakota.

  • CHERYL M.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    House is beautiful updated, meticulously clean. In a quiet area. Easy to visit different areas within a driveable range. Enjoyed the deck in the morning to watch the sunrise and in the

  • Nicole W.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    A beautiful location to stay. Right in the middle of everything we wanted. It was clean and cozy and just beautiful. We will be back.

  • Ashley B.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Wonderful location in between/close to area attractions and beautiful home with everything we needed including kitchen for meals and washer dryer!

  • Kathy J.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay! Very clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. Everything we needed was there. Loved our visits with our host, Richard, on his porch in the evenings. Would definitely stay there again if we come back to this area! Barry and Kathy from Indiana

  • Casey K.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    This place is great, the grounds are beautiful, it is convenient to everything in the Black Hills and the directions and amenities are perfect. Would 100% stay again if when we make it back to the Black Hills

  • Christie W.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Property was very clean and nicely updated. Beautifully sits in the Black Hills and conveniently close to everything. Loved this propert!

  • Cheryl N.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Our family of three thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Carriage House! It is beautiful inside and was a great home base to come back to each day after our day trips around the Black Hills area. Having two full bathrooms, a full kitchen, an available gas grill, and proximity to Custer State Park were all pluses! If we ever travel to the area in the future, we would definitely stay here again!

  • Charles H.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

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  • Sierra V.

    Submitted May 22, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    We absolutely loved our visit here! This cute cottage is charming and beautiful from inside and out. The host was great with answering any questions and accommodating with late check-ins. The location is great with it being a short drive from Rapid City and many tourist attractions my partner and I wanted to visit. But it is also far enough out you will be able to see deer and other local wildlife. We enjoyed drinking our morning coffee out on the porch and watching all the birds in the trees. 10/10 experience staying here and we would absolutely be staying here again if we come back in the area!

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