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Powder House Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star lodge near Big Thunder Gold Mine

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In-room dining
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Exterior
Restaurant
Restaurant

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
24125 Hwy 16A, Keystone, SD, 57751
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Cabin

  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Cabin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Cabin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Honeymoon Cabin

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Economy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Economy Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Signature Cabin

  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Signature Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Premium Cabin

  • 147 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Cabin

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

About the area

Keystone

In Keystone .You'll find Big Thunder Gold Mine and Mount Rushmore National Memorial within 3 miles (5 km) of this lodge. Also, Rushmore Tramway Adventures is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mount Rushmore is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 33 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carvers Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Powder House Lodge

3.5-star lodge near Big Thunder Gold Mine
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Powder House Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Keystone lodge is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1940
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Powder House Lodge offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Keystone lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 9 and May 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 90 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

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Powder House Hotel Keystone
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Powder House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1020 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chai

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista Kay

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD, Dallas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area and really enjoyed the room and adjacent restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here!!! Have stayed here several times and never had a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with an amazing restaurant in site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise, Richland

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got two bed room for tonight and it was fantastic. The only reason I took one star away from my review is it is not handicap assessable. You have to walk upstairs for any of the rooms. if you don’t have any handicaps then by all means, this is a great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely beautiful and clean lodge with peaceful deck. The woman who helped check us in and out, as well as gave us our to-go pancakes in the morning, was so friendly. The restaurant food was delicious. We would come back in a heart beat!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabins were scattered along a hillside and amidst trees. Beautiful property! Immaculately clean cabin! Very nice restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Wonderful Staff

Best staff this side of the Mississippi. They were so so kind. We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Beverly, Lindbergh

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is quaint and in a beautiful setting. We had the duplex cabin king room and liked the rustic style but the bathroom is tiny! Most disappointing was the restaurant was a bit under whelming. Lots of choices but nothing was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay near Mt Rushmore

Nice location with individual cabins. Enjoyed the privacy. Nice restaurant on premises.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Reggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is adjacent to the Powder House Restaurant. We have been to the restaurant a few times over the past 40 years. This time we were disappointed. The greet staff seemed stressed and annoyed, the wait staff (one person) was overworked and spread too thin and the food was meh. Hopefully, it was just us who felt this way and it was due to the season and too many customers/tables. Otherwise, we like the place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen, Sebastian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely cabin style room with a great restaurant on site, so we never had to leave when we returned after w long day of sight seeing. Food was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivis, Brocton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent location close to Mt. Rushmore and other attractions. I highly recommend this venue.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in cabin 59 one of the newest cabins. It was spacious, clean and the beds were comfortable. Loved having the gas fireplace and the view off the back deck. Breakfast was wonderful, coffee was great would definitely stay here again and recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024