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American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

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BEDROOM
Property grounds
American Pines Cabin
BACKYARD
Entry to Bedrooms

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Keystone, SD
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

American Pines Cabins are located on a mountain meadow surrounded by the Black Hills forest with Battle Creek running through the property. Each cabin has 2 bedrooms, each with 1 queen bed, sofa sleeper in the living room, fully furnished kitchen, & bathroom with tub/shower combo.
Enjoy relaxing on the deck while BBQing, watching the children play on the playground, trying your luck at gold panning in the creek, or making S'mores over the firepit as you watch the stars come out. Wake up to deer right outside your bedroom window & start your day with a brief hike up to Ingersoll mine just 1 mile away from your front door to view a piece of Black Hills history. Discover more with the Walking Tour of Historic Keystone. Spend your days sightseeing at Mt. Rushmore, drive through the scenic Needles Highway, hike to the top of Black Elk Peak, or explore one of the many underground wonders including Rushmore Cave, Wind Cave, or Jewel Cave. View live Bison in Custer State Park, drive through wildlife park at Bear Country USA, & view the largest private collection of reptiles, including Maniac, the largest captive crocodile in North America at Reptile Gardens & then return to a quiet evening back at the cabin, just 15 minutes from most major attractions in the Black Hills. Take another day to get off the beaten path & explore the hundred of miles of trails in the Black Hills by renting an ATV/UTV right from our property.
Come see why we've been blessed to call the Black Hills home & want to share it with you! Thanks,
JAROD, BECKI, AUSTIN, CODY, & KYLE
*If cabin is unavailable, check out our other properties at the same location, listing #352688, 2682866, 2643498

Keywords: Mt. Rushmore cabin, Black Hills lodging, Black Hills vacation rental, Family vacation cabin, Mt. Rushmore guest cabin

Property manager

Becki Groven
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Call American Pines if additional dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keystone

Located in Keystone, this cabin is on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rushmore and Black Hills National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider National Presidential Wax Museum and Rushmore Tramway Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Keystone, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Horse Thief Lake - 16 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carvers Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore! located?

This family-friendly Keystone cabin is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gutzon Borglum Historical Center and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. National Presidential Wax Museum and Holy Terror Mini Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

Quiet cabin tucked in the black hills. Super close to Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Would stay again if back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mount Rushmore

Perfect celebration of our grandson 16th. Birthday. A little colder and snowier than we thought. Great vacation anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice get away

We enjoyed our stay on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

My family and I enjoyed our stay at American Pines!! The cabin is cute. The management is amazing and the location is fabulous. Near so many attractions!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We came out with utv. Great location, very clean and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin, great location

Close to all the activities. Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamala H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience and place to stay

Clean, convenient, comfortable, friendly host, perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burnelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed the location. It was close to many places we wanted to visit. Scenery was beautiful.

Cabins were comfortable, clean and the manager was great. Would visit here again anytime we come to South Dakota.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Hills Visit

The place was as advertised and a great location for all things in the greater Mt Rushmore area. Access code did not work when we arrived - but we were able to get in - in just a few minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally located for sewing the Black Hills

Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little cabin

We had a wonderful stay in a great location to tour the blackhills, right in the middle of everything.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina J., Clermont

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Country Experience

Everything about our stay was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim j., Mo newton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute cabin, very clean, only a few miles from Keystone.

Really enjoyed staying at the Pines. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

mount rushmore crazy horse vacation

very nice two bedroom one bath, location was great, nice front and back yard. I would recommend this property to anyone who is visiting the area. We had a great stay while there.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Great location and lovely cabin. Hope to stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave G., Ft Myers, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Cabin

The cabin was perfect for us and our dog. Great central location for all the parks, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cabin

We had an amazing stay! Cabin was cozy, clean, and perfect for our family of 6. Queen bed in each bedroom and pull out couch bed. The playground and basketball court was a hit with our 4 kids! Hosts were friendly, responsive, and helpful! Highly recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

We both liked the cabin, it was very cute. Would stay there again. I will tell my friends and family about how nice it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised. Wonderful location and facility.

Property was exactly as advertised. The location is beautiful and the owner is wonderful. Check-in was easy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Cabin was comfortable, clean, and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice central location

Very convenient to lol the places we wanted to cisit
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crazy Horse Half Marathon

It was so great to stay at American Pines. I did the Crazy Horse Half marathon. My family and I stayed here and we had fun. This place is so easy to get to and it was clean. The other cabin folks were respectful of others. Lots of land to walk on and my dog loved it. It was centrally located to Custer, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, all of it. Thanks for making my marathon my best run ever!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything you want to see

From fun family activities, tourist trap shops, sight seeing and best of all Custer State Park and iconic scenic drives this is a great place to stay. Extremely clean cabin would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location and Size for Black Hills

The place was well kept and the perfect size for a couple of days exploring the Black Hills with our two dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Becki Groven

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We are a small family owned & operated business specializing in offering personal, friendly service. We own a cabin rental business as well as a ATV rental business in the area because we want to be able to be home when our 3 boys get off the bus, we want to be able to play & work together, & we want to raise our children with strong ethics which included hard work & playing in the great outdoors!! Our love for God, country, & family is why we do what we do & at the heart of our business. We've been blessed to call the Black Hills home & would love to share it with you. We'd love to have you stay with us, JAROD, BECKI, AUSTIN, CODY & KYLE

Why they chose this property

Becki's family is originally from Keystone. She has relatives that helped pioneer the town as well as help carve Mt. Rushmore. Jarod's family is from Wall & Kadoka, South Dakota, the Badlands area. Beside Mt. Rushmore being the National Monument, Keystone is full of living history of the miner era that once made the town thrive. The Black Hills is also full of geological history & a favorite for rock hunters, which we are, & rock climbers, which we aren't:). The small hometown atmosphere of the Black Hills as well as the many diverse sites & attractions makes this the perfect place to make memories for a lifetime, again & again.

What makes this property unique

Renting an ATV/UTV to explore the back country, hiking right out the front door, driving through the Pigtail Bridges, making S'mores over an open fire, playing tag with the kids in the backyard, 5 minutes to Mt. Rushmore, cliff-jumping at Horsethief Lake, looking through unique shops in nearby towns, going on a cave tour, laying on the grass & looking up at the stars, rock collecting, fishing at Lakota Lake, swimming at Little Falls, horseback riding or seeing buffalo in Custer State Park, playing at the city park in Keystone, participating in small town parades & events, enjoying being together with our family.

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English

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