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American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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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.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio
A water park, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cabin. The cabin has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Keystone cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the cabin include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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 transport 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 area

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Keystone, SD

What's nearby

  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬4 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 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!?

On-site parking is available 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?

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 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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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

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

Karen K.

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

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

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

Denise H.

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

Nick R.

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

Great Stay

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricky S.

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

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

Nice get away

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

10/10 Excellent

Christie P.

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

Great cabin, great location

Close to all the activities. Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

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

Pamala H.

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

Amazing experience and place to stay

Clean, convenient, comfortable, friendly host, perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burnelle B.

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

Enjoyed the location. It was close to many places we wanted to visit. Scenery was beautiful.

Cabins were comfortable, clean and the manager was great. Would visit here again anytime we come to South Dakota.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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

Kim j., Mo newton

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

Super cute cabin, very clean, only a few miles from Keystone.

Really enjoyed staying at the Pines. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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

Nice little cabin

We had a wonderful stay in a great location to tour the blackhills, right in the middle of everything.
Stayed 6 nights in May 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

Tina J., Clermont

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

Excellent Country Experience

Everything about our stay was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Centrally located for sewing the Black Hills

Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Fantastic!

Great location and lovely cabin. Hope to stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023