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Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills

Apartment in Keystone with kitchen and patio

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Experience the warmth of the Black Hills at this sunny, cozy country retreat. Sliding glass doors open to a private covered deck with a lovely view, perfect for relaxing after exploring. A complete kitchenette and private bath provide comfort and convenience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4307 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills

Apartment in Keystone with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free apartment building features a water park, a garden and gas grills. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dining table. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include a water park.

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 307 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please leave the door unlocked and the keys on the table.
Leave beds that were used unmade.
Please wash your dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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 and a first aid kit
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private In The Black Hills
Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Keystone
Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Apartment
Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Apartment Keystone

About the area

Located in Keystone, this apartment is in a rural area. 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 Custer State Park. National Presidential Wax Museum and Rushmore Tramway Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Keystone travel guide
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Keystone, SD

What's nearby

  • Mount Rushmore National Monument memorial in South Dakota with blue sky and cumulus clouds
    Rushmore Cave
    2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Park in Black hills, South Dakota. The sculptures of former U.S. presidents.
    Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Nice view atop the tram ride
    Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine
    10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center
    12 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Front Porch Restaurant and Bar
    13 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    15 min drive
  • Cruizzers
    13 min drive
  • Powder House
    15 min drive
  • Ruby House Restaurant
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Rushmore Cave and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Presidents Park. Big Thunder Gold Mine and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
great location for seeing the sites around the Black Hills area. We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet and comfortable. 20 min from Mount Rushmore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Quaint, comfortable, convenient, private. Nice quiet area. All you will need is stocked for you. Very nice accommodating host.(NOTE: Doesn't have a pool but the survey required a respone in that field)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to all the attractions we were traveling to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mike H.

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

nice place

Cozy little place nice bathroom nowhere comfortable to sit and relax either sit on the bed the futon or a folding chair
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Great Location

Very nice. Location was great to get to all the stuff we wanted to see.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

South Dakota road trip stay

Great, cute little cottage that had most of what we needed for a few night stay to explore the western part of the state. It has an adorable patio out back that felt private and was very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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

Buffalo Round-Up

It was a great place to be after a long day of sightseeing. Centrally located for all that we did! Very clean and comfortable, and quiet!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

great location and peaceful

this is a lovely cottage for a couple very private very peaceful central to all the great black hills attractions nestled about 1/4 mile up a gravel road the cottage is clean with all you need to stay for a couple days or a couple weeks we will likely stay here again thank you Barbara well done
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Retreat

Very calm place to return after a full day of sightseeing. Close to town and lots of things to see and explore! Had everything we needed for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property very clean and comfortable with private deck and beautiful views. Like being home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The area is quiet and remote..perfect place for unwind. It is also close to attractions and other interests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an excellent and convenient location to Keystone and Custer. Cottage was very clean. wife and I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Felt like home

Barbara's property was very clean and peaceful. It felt good to "come home" each day after sightseeing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Clean, quiet and private

This cottage offers guests a very nice place to stay while enjoying all the activities in the area. It's very clean, quiet, and private. 10 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Lost Cave Cottage is nice

Very nice place to stay. Convenient location. Quiet private setting. Very clean. Well furnished, all you need to bring is food and clothes.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Lost Cave Cottage

Lost Cave Cottage had all we needed for a cormfortable stay. The location is great. Nearby activities we engoyed are: Mt Rushmore, Crazy Hourse, Jewl Cave, Devils Tower, Hells Canyon hike, driving Needles highway and Iron Road, hiking at Badlands and the Spire trail. There is so much more to see here I will stay here again on my return trip.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

4th of July

It was a wonderful stay. The cabin is by itself & pretty private which we really liked. It could have had a few more pans and cooking utensils but we made due. The bed seems to be lower on the headboard end again we made due. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Black Hills

The apartment was very clean and cozy. It is out in the country away from the tourist area. We loved sitting on the back porch and relaxing. Very pretty view and quiet. Would definitely recommend this place to stay during a visit to the black hills. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie H., Michigan

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

Perfect!

The little cabin was perfect for us. Extremely clean and cozy. The little decorating touches made it very homey. The 2 eight-point bucks in the front yard added to the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Quiet clean getaway

Very nice and very clean. Everything you need is furnished, all you need to bring is food. Quiet setting. I plan to stay here again on my next visit to the Black Hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Mickey

We stayed in the cabin from 7/25 to 7/28/24. The cabin is very cozyand well maintained. Nice to come back to a quiet place, after a day of seeing all the sites in the area. We never had to contact or meet Barbara the manager. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

SHERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place is misrepresented....it is not a cabin, it is a metal building turned into a place to stay. It is about 8 miles from the nearest small town...the town is at the foot of the black hills not the place to stay. We were given 4 bath towels for 3 adults to use for 5 days. So we used the same towel for all 5 days:(( The place was clean and the back porch that is called a deck was nice to sit out on....Don't think I would want to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana N.

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

Perfect property!

This was the perfect location for us to enjoy our stay in the hills. We appreciated the simple accommodations that met all of our needs. There was a small maintenance issue during our stay which Barbara addressed immediately. We enjoyed watching the deer from the patio and hearing the rooster in the distance every morning. We hope to return to this property over the next few years as long as it is available!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

irene G.

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

Quite and lots of nature

Barbara was very nice and friendly and met us, which I loved. Some people state they rent to meet people from around the world but then you just speak to them through the portal and never actually meet them. Then you know it is just for the revenue. Barbara was very responsive to our needs. The property was clean and comfortable with all you need for short - medium stay, because you have a kitchen section with a regular gas stove and can actually cook if you want. 12 minutes from Keystone. 20 minutes from Custer Park and Mt. Rushmore. Would definitely book again. Thank you Barbara.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023