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Unmatched views of Mt. Rushmore and Black Elk Peak on 17 acres with hot tub

Cabin in Keystone with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Ponca Lode Retreat offers a secluded and serene getaway in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest. Unwind on outdoor furniture or gather around the propane fire table to witness picturesque sunrises and sunsets, with breathtaking views of Mount Rushmore, Black Elk Peak, and Badlands from this 18-acre retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41680 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Unmatched views of Mt. Rushmore and Black Elk Peak on 17 acres with hot tub

Cabin in Keystone with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free cabin features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The cabin has 2 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. 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 balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
Recreational amenities at the cabin include Access to hot tub.

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,680 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
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

119730

About the area

Map
Keystone, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Rushmore Cave - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 19 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unmatched views of Mt. Rushmore and Black Elk Peak on 17 acres with hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unmatched views of Mt. Rushmore and Black Elk Peak on 17 acres with hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unmatched views of Mt. Rushmore and Black Elk Peak on 17 acres with hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unmatched views of Mt. Rushmore and Black Elk Peak on 17 acres with hot tub located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Presidents Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park. Big Thunder Gold Mine and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Unmatched views of Mt. Rushmore and Black Elk Peak on 17 acres with hot tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clarica T.

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

Incredible views-amazing stay

This home has it all! Beautiful inside and out! We will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Blackhills Trip

Gorgeous home. Peaceful and secluded, but right in the middle of all the action. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle Vetsch V.

Amazing lodge, gorgeous views

We stayed for a week at the Black Hills Mtn Lodge with our 4 kids ages 2-12 and had the most amazing time. The location is one of a kind: beautiful, comfortable, quiet, and secluded. We found this to be central and convenient for our South Dakota activities. The lodge is gorgeous, very well equipped, very clean, and everything is quite new. The hot tub was wonderful to relax in after a day of activities and our kids also really enjoyed the arcade. Communication with the host was prompt and helpful. Tips: get groceries in Rapid City as there is no grocery store in Keystone that I am aware of. Highly recommend an all wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to the lodge, even in the summer. It is on a well maintained forest service road, but still quite a climb with several tight turns and drops. We absolutely loved our stay here and would recommend this place to anyone!
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10/10 Excellent

Dell O.

Views of Mount Rushmore

Everything in this home was top notch! The kitchen appliances were first rate and we enjoyed cooking a lot of our meals! The views were fantastic! We could even see when they lit up Mount Rushmore at the nightly lighting ceremony! The hot tub was fantastic and very clean! Great sunrise views from the hot tub. The grill was extremely clean! Everything was clean and fresh and looked like it had never been lived in! The master suite on the first floor had a phenomenal bathroom! The second floor bedroom had a full bath as well. You did have to go out of the room and down a couple of steps to get to the bathroom. This bathroom doesn't have any counterspace so be sure and bring a hanging toiletry bag. There are so many outdoor patios and balconies to enjoy! The media room set up is also extremely nice. We loved the privacy and having no neighbors (or barking dogs to have to listen to). The location was great with easy access to most things. The only thing we wished we had known before hand was that Keystone does not have a grocery store - just a little country store that was out of almost everything! If we had known we would have brought groceries with us. We had to drive into Rapid City (about 30 minutes) to get groceries. We would definitely recommend this home!

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Wow!

This property is absolutely breathtaking! The views are unmatched and so beautiful! The management was extremely kind and responsive. The inside was clean, had everything for a comfortable stay! This place is worth the splurge! There are some kids games and the hot tub was well maintained. We were so thankful for the opportunity to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Great location

Peaceful and beautiful location. A home away from home!!

10/10 Excellent

Whitney K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Amazing views and location

We stayed for a week at the Black Hills Mtn Lodge with our 4 kids ages 2-12 and had the most amazing time. The location is one of a kind: beautiful, comfortable, quiet, and secluded. We found this to be central and convenient for our South Dakota activities. The lodge is gorgeous, very well equipped, very clean, and everything is quite new. The hot tub was wonderful to relax in after a day of activities and our kids also really enjoyed the arcade. Communication with the host was prompt and helpful. Tips: get groceries in Rapid City as there is no grocery store in Keystone that I am aware of. Highly recommend an all wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to the lodge, even in the summer. It is on a well maintained forest service road, but still quite a climb with several tight turns and drops. We absolutely loved our stay here and would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing views! Highly recommend and will be staying again when we come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kristina K.

Loved it!

Loved all of it. Great views
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Matt

This place was amazing and we loved it as soon as we walked in the door! It was so cozy and the kitchen, scenery, and hot tub were outstanding - we simply didn’t want to leave! We will definitely look here if we come back to the Black Hills and appreciate the opportunity to stay in such a private and relaxing atmosphere!

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Amazing trip in the Black Hills

This home is amazing. We travel frequently and have stayed at some great rentals, but it’s clear the owners have gone above and beyond with this property. We were greeted with a personalized thank you card and bottle of wine on arrival. The home has a heated bathroom floor, heated toilet seat 😆, binoculars for wildlife viewing, and popcorn with popcorn bowls for the theater room. The views are amazing. The house was perfectly clean and very welcoming. We’d absolutely stay here again. The only thing we’d do differently is not rent a tiny compact car—-our rental struggled going up the steep portions of the gravel road.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Great Location!

Spectacular location and great place to stay. Everything you need, and great views to boot.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

Black Hills Retreat

We absolutely loved staying in this beautiful home, loaded with amenities and all the comforts of home. Beautiful view, secluded, and very well kept. Our favorite landing spot of our 13 day road trip to Yellowstone!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Lovely escape

The house has been recently updated and everything seems practically new. Great hot tub, and wonderful star gazing. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the privacy especially after a long trip. Super close to Mt Rushmore and less than 30 minutes from Rapid City. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal V.

Fabulous Stay

First of all the location was spectacular and VERY private, but close to everything. The house is very well done and appointed with all the amenities you would need. If you want a nice place to relax and reset, this is it. Book it, you won’t be disappointed.
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

Ponca Lode Retreat

Would absolutely stay here again! Beautiful views- bring binoculars, great view of Mt. Rushmore. Hot tub was great after a day of hiking. House was beautiful, everything seemed new. Perfect location to enjoy the Black Hills in it’s entirety.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Wonderful Home

We stayed at this home in June. We had originally booked it for 5 days and then added 2 more days. The location was great. Very quiet and very private, but close enough to everything we wanted to do in the area. Absolutely everything was wonderful for us. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances and utensils and the grill of course was useful. We dont eat out alot when we travel so having a good kitchen is something I look for when booking a rental. We really did enjoy this property. The view of the night sky was spectacular. We will definitely rent again!

10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025