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Historic Keystone Cabin Near Mount Rushmore!

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Keystone Vacation Rental | 3BR | 1BA | 2,500 Sq Ft | 1 Step for Access
Parking | Driveway (3 Vehicles)
Living Room | Window A/C Units | Electric & Propane Heaters
Living area
Dining Space | Dishware/Flatware

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Keystone, SD
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 (Main Cabin)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Cabin 2)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Cabin 3)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic Keystone Cabin Near Mount Rushmore!

Located just 3 miles from Mount Rushmore, this Keystone vacation rental is the perfect home base for your stay in South Dakota. 'Grizzly Gulch Cabin' features a main cabin and 2 detached guest cabins with a total of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Spend your days sightseeing, exploring Keystone’s many historic spots, or hiking in the Black Hills National Forest. After your adventures, return to the rental to enjoy a family barbecue on the patio or a relaxing evening on the screened porch.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Charcoal Grill | Picnic Table | Fire Pit

Bedroom 1 (Main Cabin): Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Cabin 2): Queen Bed | Bedroom 3 (Cabin 3): Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Twin Air Mattress

CABIN FEATURES: Screened porch, board games & cards, lawn games
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, drip coffee maker, Crockpot, toaster, spices, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Window A/C units, propane heaters, linens & towels
FAQ: 1 exterior step for access, no WiFi, seasonal (May to mid-Oct)
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: 1880 Train - Keystone Depot (2 miles), Mount Rushmore National Memorial (3 miles), Big Thunder Gold Mine (3 miles)
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Black Hills National Forest (surrounding area), Black Hills Aerial Adventures (3 miles), Rush Mountain Adventure Park (8 miles), Custer State Park (19 miles), Wind Cave National Park (28 miles)
RAPID CITY (~23 miles): Dinosaur Park, The Journey Museum & Learning Center, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, restaurants, breweries, shopping, events
AIRPORT: Rapid City Regional Airport (31 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires 1 exterior step for access
- NOTE: This property sleeps 6 guests in 3 beds, with room for 7 total by using the twin air mattress
- NOTE: The property is not winterized, therefore it is seasonally available from May to mid-October
- NOTE: This property serves as a remote escape; therefore, it does not include WiFi

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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. 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. Holy Terror Mini Golf and Rushmore Tramway Adventures are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hunting and hiking.
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Keystone, SD

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Rushmore Cave - 16 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carvers Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Keystone Cabin Near Mount Rushmore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Keystone Cabin Near Mount Rushmore!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Keystone Cabin Near Mount Rushmore!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Keystone Cabin Near Mount Rushmore! located?

Situated in Keystone, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Mount Rushmore. Holy Terror Mini Golf and Rushmore Tramway Adventures are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

So peaceful!

Wonderful cabin, rustic but had everything we needed. Loved the creek and the quiet area. Close to all attractions. Linda was a wonderful host. Can't wait to go back.

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

S. D. Trip. Buffalo Roundup

Rustic. Cosy. Relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Great Property, Great Host

Had a great time at these levely cabins in Keystone! Very cozy and kids had a great time playing outside. Within minutes of Mt Rushmore. Linda was a thoughtful, fantastic host! God Bless
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Best in Keystone

If you are looking for a place to escape from all the worlds chaos, you need to stay here to get the jump start you need! This is our second stay and we just feel so much closer as a family and look forward to coming back! Linda is just the Best and a Bonus to staying at this beautiful cabin!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ava S.

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

Great cabin in the woods

This was the perfect place for our SD road trip. It's centrally located for everything you want to do in the black hills. Mt. Rushmore is literally around the corner. The kids loved playing with the chicken and rabbits. We loved that we could send the kids outside and they could be as loud as they wanted. You can tell Linda enjoys what she does and close by if you need her we would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

From Kansas City Missouri

Solitude is on the top of my list. It was my husband and myself. We came for the quiet and peace and it was all we hoped for. Be prepared to be off the grid. The cabin has plenty of games and lots of outdoor play. The area is beautiful and close to anything you want to do sightseeing or shopping. The cabin has an equipped kitchen and is comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Three separate cabins. One main cabin with kitchen and bathroom. Two other cabins for sleeping. One of the extra cabins had microwave and mini fridge but neither had bathrooms. Outhouse available. It was great for our purpose but renter should be aware. Also no Wi-Fi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Rustic Cabin with Privacy

The cabin was exactly what we were looking for during our visit to the Black Hills! It was private and secluded and we felt the kids could be as loud as they wanted. They especially loved the bunnies and chickens and even named them! I wanted to stay and live there. Beautiful area and we saw so many deer, what a delight! Linda was a wonderful host and the sweetest person you’ll meet. She was fast to respond. We loved getting to know her. Wish we could’ve had more time! If privacy and a rustic cabin feel is what your looking for, this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerry K.

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

Hope to stay at the 'Grizzly Gulch Cabin' again

We stayed the 3rd week of September and had an absolutely awesome time. It's a great little cabin. We sat by the fire almost every evening until dark. The deer come by every morning and evening. We didn't see any donkeys in Custer State park so I fed our purchased donkey pellets to the deer. The description doesn't do justice to the little stream a couple feet from the kitchen door. They've built little rock dams to create a babbling effect in the stream, which is suitable for wading on hot days. The host, Linda, is great. We hope to see her and the cabin again next year!! P.S. no TV, but cell service is good and mobile data reception is good.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Randall M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good Location but pretty worn.

This is a good location and the grounds are nice. The house is very worn. Furniture and Kitchen very old and worn. Propane heater in main bedroom blows right on bed so you are hot or cold. Towels and linens are stiff and do not smell fresh. Probably ok for a 1-2 night stay in the summer but early October was cold at night and the cabin felt cold. A manual propane heater was in kitchen but no thermostat so you had to turn off and on. Price is ok just be aware what you are getting. Only bath is in main cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joyce F.

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

Vacation OH-IO

We loved our stay. The tranquility rated very high on our stay. To set around the fire pit at night after our adventures during the day was so nice. Linda gave us great ideas for places to go that are not advertised on any maps. She was so delightful to talk to. Linda, thanks for your suggestions and your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Great place to stay!

These cabins are great if you want to see Mt. Rushmore and the surrounding area. They offer a beautiful view, are very comfortable, and Linda, the host, is awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

beth c.

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

Awesome

Awesome Linda was Awesome
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Excellent cabin in the woods

We can’t say enough good things about this stay! The cabin is just perfect and secluded enough to feel away from the world. Yet it’s a close drive do to fun family activities. Linda was just the absolute Best and we will miss her. The chickens and bunnies were a bonus, the kids just loved them! You definitely want to stay here with your family or friends!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jeramie

Beautiful Place

This place is absolutely gorgeous. The property is huge and is back off of the main road for what feels like a mile. So you know you are going to have privacy. I can't wait to come back and book here again.

10/10 Excellent

Rodney C L.

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

Nice cabin

Nice cabin wonderful yard and fire pit. Very peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Grizzly gulch

Private location. Spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Pat Elliott

Peaceful get away!

We rented the cabin for 5 nights over the 4th of July and for a niece's Wedding. The area is private and peaceful with a running creek near the cabin, I loved the chickens clucking around the property. The property was clean and Linda, the host lived near by and was available anytime we needed her or had questions.

10/10 Excellent

Linnea F.

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

Rustic Getaway close to EVERYTHING

My family and I had a wonderful time at the Grizzly Gulch Cabin. We slept 6 adults and 1 toddler comfortably for 5 nights. The cabin and property were picturesque and had all the needed amenities. Sharing 1 bathroom was difficult, but we made it work. We loved having the chickens roaming around, the creek, and the screened porch the most! The only "negative" I would give it was just how rustic it was. It's definitely not for people who need all modern comforts. Overall, fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Katie Gavin

Secluded ...mostly

It was a beautiful property and a great location. Our only complaint was we rented the entire property but the host was always there. Don’t get us wrong she was super nice but we rented a private cabin for a reason, for it to be private. She lived up the road and did have chickens and a bunny on the property so we expected her to come by maybe once a day but it was no less than three times a day at randoms times and as late as 7pm(which is 8pm our time so our 4yo was already trying to sleep) keep in mind this was only the times we counted while at the cabin as we spent most of the time away hiking and exploring. One afternoon after a long hike she came no less than 5 times and with her grandson to gather rocks( and this was just when we were at the property. Again she was so sweet and nice but this was not what we were looking for, I think there should be a time slot the owner should stick to visiting the property unless there are issues.

10/10 Excellent

Hector C.

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

Nice, Peaceful Cabin

It was a pleasant and peaceful stay at this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Grizzly Gulch Cabin Sept 2020

Excellent proximity to Keystone and Mt. Rushmore. Secluded and quiet with plenty of room for the 8 of us. No tv but none needed with the outside and inside games to entertain us. The only thing that was a slight negative was the stove. Small with only three burners which in itself was not a problem, but the coils only partially heated up. Oven worked well though. Linda was great and helpful when needed and just down the lane for a quick response. Highly recommend this quaint and cozy rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

keith j.

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

Great Getaway

What a beautiful cabin. Linda was a great host, she was so tentative to our needs and helpful with all the local places. The cabin is great. Great location, nice and comfortable. If you can book this place, I would. The location is close to everything, very closs to everything you need..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lorri B.

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

Grizzly Gulch was a very pleasant area to treat and relax and Unplug from everything for a week.

Linda was a gracious host and wonderful neighbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

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