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Svenmar Lodge

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Interior
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Keystone, SD
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Svenmar Lodge

Cozy Mountain Retreat at the Base of Mt. Rushmore - Perfect for Families and Friends!

Escape to the beauty of the Black Hills with a stay at this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in the heart of Keystone, SD, just minutes from the iconic Mt. Rushmore. Nestled by a peaceful creek and surrounded by nature, this modern home with a rustic flare offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure.


Book your stay today and experience the beauty and tranquility of Keystone!

Property manager

Casey McNulty

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Keystone

Located in Keystone, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. 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.
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Keystone, SD

What's nearby

  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Horse Thief Lake - 16 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carvers Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Svenmar Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Svenmar Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Svenmar Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Svenmar Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Gutzon Borglum Historical Center and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Big Thunder Gold Mine and National Presidential Wax Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul H., San Jose, CA

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

Thank you

Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Lovely house

Our stay was great. While the bedrooms are small the rest of the house is very spacious. Plenty of room. Appreciated the maps and guides available and we really enjoyed the fire pit in the cool evening. Everything was ready and easy to use. We would definitely stay there again given the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Summer A.

Liked: Check-in, communication

A great week in the Black Hills

We had a great stay in the Black Hills and enjoyed the proximity to Custer State Park with this rental. We were disappointed that the advertised hot tub didn’t work. The gas fire pit on the deck and the bottom oven were also out of order (there is a top oven that works). Other appliances worked great and the house was reasonably clean and stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

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

Just what we needed

Perfect setting, close to everything we needed, beautiful cabin. Could use new mattresses. We all had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Perfect Black Hills Stay

The cabin is in great shape and everything works very well. It is centrally located in the middle of all of the Black Hills attractions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve E., Surprise, AZ

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

Annual trip to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

This the second time we have stayed at this cabin during the rally. We love the location. It provides great access to many of the places we ride to but it is quiet and safe. I would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to SD, especially during the off-season when it is less expensive.. Owners are great? Thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Awesome house in great location but beds are awful.

House is lovely, well maintained, and in an ideal location. The large meadow behind the house with the creek and play structure provided great fun for the kids. We enjoyed the easy to use gas firepit on the deck, the hot tub, air conditioning, and the tourist train going by. On the down side were difficulties in hearing back from the property manager and the terrible beds in both downstairs bedrooms. Since the kids slept upstairs, I can't comment on the quality of that bed. Overall, the property was just what we were looking for and would be 5-Stars with improvements to the beds and communication with property owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri P.

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

Location was perfect.

Location was perfect. The views were gorgeous, we had deer in the backyard every night.. The hot tub was awesome… Would be nice to have a table and chairs down by the hot tub to lay towels/drinks on when getting in and out. (It Shows a table and chairs on the photo) but there was not one. We Loved the fire pit on the top deck-We turned it on every night! The faucet in the bathroom shower was super touchy and we were afraid by the end of our stay that we wouldn’t get the water to turn off… We brought our own electric griddle to make breakfast for our family each day. The cabin was great, our only minor complaint was the beds weren’t super comfortable. But, we would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexa M., Sioux City

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

The perfect vacation rental in the hills

This cabin had everything we needed for our family vacation. It was extremely clean and we enjoyed every minute of our stay! The kids especially enjoyed the large yard, hot tub, fire pit, and waving at the train. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

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

Great Location

This cabin is in the perfect location for all of the South Dakota attractions. Well-appointed, clean, exactly as advertised. The deck propane fire pit was a nice surprise. We enjoyed our stay and will recommend this place to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jamey B.

Black Hills Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful stay with our family over Thanksgiving in the Black Hills. This cabin met our needs perfectly. It has a beautiful view. It could use a few upgrades in the living room and a more thorough cleaning, but it was a great cabin. Our family would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Dave S.

The property was very close to the activities we wanted to see.

Being it was the off season was perfect for my husband and me. It was nice to relax and not be around lots of people. It was nice and clean. Thank goodness it was not busy with the place being in close proximity to a road. We did have an issue with the internet, we did call and message to get it figured out but no one responded. Thank you for sharing your place. It was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Nice place. Great location.

Centrally located location great for exploring the Black Hills. Home was clean and as advertised. I might even say that the interior was actually nicer and larger than the pictures make it appear. Our two year old loved the 1880s tourist train running through the back yard! (Don’t worry. Train does not run too early or late and is far enough away to not even hear if the doors are closed.)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Rebecca F.

Comfortable and close to the action.

We enjoyed seeing the stars at night from the deck and windows. The home was spacious and had all we needed during our stay. It is close to an abundance of activities. Be sure to grab groceries before heading out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Craig C.

No WiFi was a disappointment

Property was clean and comfortable. The room was just right for us
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

jean a w.

Filthy

The cabin was filthy & fly/wasp infested. We left piles of at least 300 flies we killed either by swatting or spray. We also threw away alot in the trash. The owner said she had cleaned & swept up flies before we came. She may have swept flies up, but when we arrived there were more. We didn't realize at the time it was an ongoing problem. She said they are coming in from the ceiling or somewhere. You should make her fix that. Cleaning she could not have done. When I cleaned, the rags were filthy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Angela Y.

Great location!

My husband and I stayed here with my parents and our 4 small kids. It was in a great location just outside of Keystone in a beautiful quiet area. We loved the large yard next to a little creek in back. The train going by was a special treat. The cabin was well maintained and cozy. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the mornings also. Great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Clean and plenty of room. Susan was great to work with.

Great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

The home was perfect for dad, me, my wife and two siblings.

Very close to town and sites, yet private and away from it all. We had a wonderful 5 days together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sujata W.

Great.

A great location and perfect for all the local attractions. Well equipped for 4 adults and 4 kids, clean and well kept. Outdoor barbecue and fire pit available too for enjoying the cool evenings and night outdoors. The amenities inside the house need some upgrading, some bathroom doors do not lock either. We had a fun time and enjoyed it overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann L., Denver CO

Wonderful place for a family get-together!

We had a family reunion and this place was perfect. The kids loved the large yard and the fire pit at night. The house was spacious and clean. It is very centrally located - which made all of our site seeing easier. The view from the deck and backyard was great. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

AL S., Fremont, NE

The home is exactly as described. It is very clean and only minutes away from all activities.

The home is well kept. It is very clean and the basic things you need are provided. It has a well kept front play area and a fire pit. The deck is great, with a nice view to relax by. The owners are very responsive and easy to work with. All the area attractions are within a short drive. Very satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Dallas, TX

Perfect Base Camp for the Black Hills...

This place was perfect for us. Just outside of Keystone one way and just a little further to Hill City the other. We only had 2 days but were able to visit Rushmore, tour almost all of Custer State Park (what a gem), groceries in Rapid City, do an 8-mile hike, have a great lunch in Hill City, see Lead and Deadwood, drove through Spearfish Canyon, then Sturgis. We were worn out but we'll be back for more! The cabin itself was great. Super clean. QUIET and away from the heavy traffic of the main thoroughfares. Plenty of room... there was only 2 of us but it looked to me like you could easily fit the Brady bunch in there. Susan was easy to work with and gave easy instructions. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Outstanding

Very nice and clean. Saw dear and turkey in back yard. Best place We have ever had .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Darryl B.

A home away

For my family this was a great home away from our home for a time. We enjoyed the setting in the Black Hills. We had turkey in the yard in morning and deer every night. Yet the drive to town was less than two miles. We enjoyed the fire pit and the deck made grilling convenient. The house itself was very good. I'd give it five stars but for the absence of WiFi

About the host

Hosted by Casey McNulty

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Casey McNulty is the managing partner of Svenmar Nightly Rentals, a family-owned business established in 2006 by his parents, Sean and Susan. Taking over the operation in 2017, Casey has since committed himself to enhancing the guest experience and growing the company’s presence in the hospitality industry.

Casey began his career in hospitality at a young age as a front desk agent at a hotel in Keystone. His passion for serving others led him to progress through various roles, ultimately becoming a manager at multiple hotels. Through these experiences, Casey developed a deep understanding of what makes exceptional guest service, combining attention to detail with a dedication to going the extra mile to ensure satisfaction.

In addition to his work in hospitality, Casey has a strong dedication to his community. In 2019, he made history by becoming Keystone’s youngest-ever elected official, serving as a board member. Just four years later, in 2023, he was elected as the town’s Board President. His leadership in both his professional and civic endeavors reflects his commitment to making a positive impact wherever he serves.

Under Casey’s leadership, Svenmar Nightly Rentals has thrived, and he remains dedicated to the company’s values of hospitality, personalized service, and continuous improvement in providing memorable stays for all guests.

Why they chose this property

Family property since 1953
House built in 2006

Languages:

English