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American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

Family-friendly stay near Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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Exterior
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sauna
Golf

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Keystone, SD
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Keystone

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Keystone cabin, you'll find Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Big Thunder Gold Mine and National Presidential Wax Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 8 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Call American Pines if additional dogs.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Reviews

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was a perfect setup. Very clean and a comfortable arrangement.location we were looking for
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our cabin very much. Loved seeing the deer and turkey's on the property. Close to Mt. Rushmore and Custer Park. Keystone is a cute town to walk.
Loved seeing Mt. Rushmore.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were very pleased with our cabin. Will being returning again. Thank you for all who made it nice, a must stay place in Keystone, SD.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice area. And a cute little cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This was the cleanest rental I’ve stayed at in a long time! It was perfect for our black hills getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin with excellent hosts. Grill was out of propane and they replenished in under 30 minutes - awesome service! Wifi is a bit rough (8 mbps on every test I ran) we didnt need it often so it was not a big deal. Great play area right next to cabin that the kids loved. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private area for relaxation and close to all the areas of interest. Totally recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin. Pictures do no do it justice. Immaculately clean. Cute cabin decor. Lots of fun stuff in nearby towns. Will absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little getaway

Overall had a great experience here. The cabin is small, but that was expected. There is sleeping room for 6 but definitely a full house! Was nice to have a full kitchen which we used heavily. Would be nice if owner updated the pictures on VRBO site as the current ones are out of date.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfortable cabin in a convenient location to see all the local attractions from Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park. We have a dog and it was perfect for him as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris e., Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location, very clean and cozy. Beds very comfortable. Will stay again. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Dakota getaway

We loved our cabin and the property! Everything was fantastic, very clean and we were able to check in a little early as well. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Modern stay witg a cabin feel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Antonio T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Nice get away

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara m.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

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

8/10 Good

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Sabrina k.

Very comfortable

The cabin is fantastic - very spacious and well located. It's very quiet, and I loved the playground and basketball court for the kids! Keystone town has everything you need. However, the supermarket is a bit farther, but it's not a big deal. The wi-fi is not great, but even without wi-fi, your phone will not work well at all. It must be the mountains; the signal is terrible. The only "complaint" is the bed comforters - they were smelling a little. I understand how hard it is to wash those covers, but it must be done. Everything else was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for family vacation

The family that manages this property is wonderful to work with, both online and in person. Our cabin was exactly what we expected, it was clean, comfortable, and the location was ideal for vacation sight seeing. I highly recommend renting from American Pines. Additional note: We took advantage of their ATV rentals. The process to rent/return was easy, the equipment was clean and in great shape, and the owners shared their knowledge of trails and technology to maximize our experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia U.

Liked: Cleanliness

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