Peaceful Views & Comfort, Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park.

Keystone, South Dakota
$170 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

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Property Type

Sleep 3

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The cozy Marjorie Suite is located on the upper level of the lodge, above Mr. McDonald’s private kitchen. It has a private deck and entrance, with stairs, located on the North side of the building. Parking is available nearby on the West side of the building. (We changed the name from The Family Suite to The Marjorie Suite, in Fall 2024. Marjorie was the name of one of Richard and Carol’s five daughters.)

The Marjorie Suite is an open floor plan which sleeps up to 3 people. It has a king size bed and a single daybed. Accommodations include an in-suite bath, single sink, and a walk-in shower. A kitchenette was added Spring 2022 and includes: microwave, coffeemaker, dorm fridge, and an induction hot plate with cooking pans. (Basic cooking and kitchen utensils are provided.) This suite also includes free Wifi, a 32″ Roku Smart TV, and a portable air conditioner. There is a table and chairs for dining inside, located within the main suite area. We also have patio furniture on the deck, for outdoor dining, with lovely views to the north.

We have incorporated an outdoor play area with a swing set for small children, located off of the rear deck between the Lodge and the Carriage House Cabin. (The swing set seen from the Marjorie Suite deck is for Carol Jean Cabin guests use.) The large meadow at the back of the property is kept mowed and can also be used as a play area. The meadow also hosts our local deer which feed there most evenings. Sometimes the wild turkeys come to visit as well!

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Smoke-free Property
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s)
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking (max 2 Spaces) RV/bus/truck Parking On Site
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Free WiFi
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Playground
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    14 Stairs To Reach Property 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. Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Dining Table Kitchen Microwave Playground Refrigerator
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Casino Cave Exploring Cycling Fishing Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Hunting Kayaking Motor Boating Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Rock Climbing Snowboarding Snowmobiling Swimming Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks Winery Tours Zoo
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Hair Dryer Shower Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Kitchen Microwave Refrigerator Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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Review Review

  • stephanie

    Submitted Aug 15, 2022

    Stayed Aug 9, 2022

    It was so quaint and adorable. Would highly recommend.

  • Jeff T.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    We loved,it was great yess I'll wr all book it again sometime. Got bless each an every one Thanks so very much!!!

  • Courtney H.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Great experience!

  • Beth K.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Our 3rd time staying at the McDonald Mountain Ranch. Wonderful location and hospitality! Wouldn’t stay anywhere else when visiting the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota!

  • Holly L.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    Nice space, a little tight for three adults.

  • Heather F.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    Loved this property!! Between all of the attractions but secluded area away from all the hustle bustle. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

  • Patrick F.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    Great property in a great location within reasonable distance of several Black Hills attractions. Would definitely visit again!

  • Pam E. E.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2023

    Stayed Sep 5, 2023

    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.

  • Kallie F.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2023

    Stayed Aug 10, 2023

    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.

  • McKenzie D.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2023

    Stayed Aug 1, 2023

    We had an easy checkin with out hiccups. The cabin was beautiful and the owners a gem

  • Beth K.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2023

    Stayed Jul 15, 2023

    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!

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$170+
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