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American Pines Cabin, 5 miles from Mt Rushmore!

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Living area
Bathroom
Room
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Keystone

Keystone is home to this cabin. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. National Presidential Wax Museum and Rushmore Tramway Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Keystone, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Horse Thief Lake - 16 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carvers Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Situated in Keystone, this cabin is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Gutzon Borglum Historical Center and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Big Thunder Gold Mine and National Presidential Wax Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corrie L.

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

Bucket List Item Checked

This was the perfect place to stay in our quest to see Mt. Rushmore! The property was perfect (deer in our front yard:)! Communication was awesome! The town was awesome! We could not have asked for a better place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Fantastic location

Booked this for my wife, cousin and kid and they loved it. Tons of deer right outside, playground, beautiful place and atmosphere. Only complaint was WiFi wasn't working, but they completely enjoyed the cabin and nature. Really close to Mt Rushmore!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

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

Black hills getaway

Excellent location, the cabins were very nice and were a great home base for our trip to the Black hills, we’ll definitely be staying here again next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

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

Perfect Mid-Holiday Getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Nice!

Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

Great place to stay!

We loved this cabin and property. It was perfect for our weeklong stay in the area. I really appreciated how very clean it was. It was equipped with everything that we needed and was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Birthday Wishes Come True

The cabin was absolutely perfect! All my husband wanted for his birthday in May was to see the monument one last time but this trip was so much more because of American Pines and their location as well as the pet friendly atmosphere. We recently rescued two pups less than a year old and this was their first trip away from home. We almost did not go because of them but Becki and Austin were fantastic. The office wasn't always available and I did want some Stronger 413 coffee but we had to leave before I really had a chance to connect with them. Will theck out the website for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Mt Rushmore Cabin Oasis

Loved the property and our time in South Dakota! It was located near Mt Rushmore, national parks, and caves. The owners/property managers were great to work with, made the check-in and out process super easy and we’re available if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lacey M.

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

Great place!

Beautiful location. Loved how small and cozy the cabin was. The property manager was really nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

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

SD cabin stay

Everything was great. Much better than our subsequent stay at cabins in YNP!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

5 Star!!

Cutest little cabins in the heart of the Black Hills. Perfect place to stay for our visit to South Dakota. Short distance to many attractions. 5 Star accommodations!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Super clean and so cute

Great little cabin !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Best birthday trip ever!!

My birthday was April 7 and my husband’s was April 8. Our children paid for a trip to anywhere we wanted to go. We chose Mt. Rushmore and Mike found American Pines cabins. Best choice ever. We brought our grown daughter and she loved it too. She wants to take her family back and stay in the cabins.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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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