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American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Sauna
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Golf
Wake up to deer outside your bedroom window at American Pines Cabins, nestled in a mountain meadow surrounded by the Black Hills forest. Enjoy relaxing on the deck while BBQing or making S'mores over the firepit as you watch the stars come out. Take a brief hike up to Ingersoll mine or explore one of many underground wonders like Rushmore Cave and Wind Cave.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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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

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

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

American Pines Cabin 5 Miles From Mt. Rushmore!
American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles From Mt. Rushmore! Cabin
American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles From Mt. Rushmore! Keystone
American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles From Mt. Rushmore! Cabin Keystone

About the neighborhood

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SD, Keystone

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

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 50 lbs 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!?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
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

Faye J.

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

Justin M.

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

Great Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice area. And a cute little cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna E.

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

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

chris e.

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

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

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

Peter V.

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

Great central location!

We had a great time at American Pines. The location is great for enjoying Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park and we enjoyed watching the 1880 Train come by!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

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

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

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

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

Carrie B.

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

great location, friendly people

We had a great stay. The location to Mt. Rushmore and other attractions were fantastic. Sarah and Becky were amazing to work with. I also highly recommend the ATV rental for a 1/2 - so fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolonda L.

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

Awesome cabin in great location

The cabin was exactly as described. Location was central to everything we wanted to do. Loved the daily visits of the local wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

Philip H.

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

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

Stephen S.

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

It was really better then I could have imagined

Sarah was the best very friendly, great location The cabin was beautiful. Had grill very private view was amazing close to stores perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Clean and Economical

The property was exactly as described. It was perfect for the two of us, and we loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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

Branden B.

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

Great stay in keystone

Wonderful week spent in keystone. Close to town and scenic property. Our 3 year old loved the playground and basketball court at the cabin. Adorable, cozy cabin with all the necessities. Will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T., Delano, MN, USA

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

Quiet, Clean and Comfortable

We really enjoyed our stay in Keystone. Cabin was spotless and comfortable. Location was awesome to take in all that the Black Hills has to offer. Can't say enough how nice it was to be there with no crowds! After a busy day, we returned to the absolute peace and quiet of the cabin and relaxed and watched the abundant nature. Great "quick get-away" vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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

Cherie R.

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

June 2021

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice cabin. Very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

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

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