Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 228 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Keystone, SD

Rushmore Cave13 min drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial15 min drive
Mount Rushmore21 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

About this property

Located on the first floor, this area is the original master bedroom of the McDonald Ranch Lodge. The Lodge was designed and built by Richard McDonald, the current resident and owner. The suite has been slightly redesigned to become a lovely space for our guest’s enjoyment.

An entrance to the Master Suite has been added to the cozy, private deck. The deck has built in bench seating beneath a large oak tree. There is also a table with two chairs for outdoor dining.
The suite faces the front of the property, to the East, with views of the fields across the county road. A kitchenette has been added which includes a sink, dining and basic cooking utensils, toaster, drip coffeemaker, microwave, induction hot plate with cooking pans, and dorm size fridge. A large flat screen TV with a Roku stick and remote are included. We use Starlink satellite internet for our WiFi, free of charge for our guests.

This suite includes custom wood flooring, a vaulted ceiling with considerable windows, and a king size bed. The in-suite bathroom includes a large jacuzzi bathtub with windows, sink with expansive counter space, toilet closet, and a spacious walk-in shower.

This suite is ideal for a couple, or as additional space to the adjacent Carriage House Cabin. The Carriage House Cabin is located a few steps away, to the South.
I.E. Dad, Mom, and a couple of little ones in the Carriage House with Grandma and Grandpa in the Master Suite.

There is a three day minimum to reserve the Master Suite.

(We do not have guest laundry facilities. There are laundromats in Keystone and Hill City.)

Unfortunately, due to many considerations, we do not allow pets / animals on the property. No exceptions. If a guest arrives for their reservation with an animal they will NOT be given a rental key NOR issued a refund. Thank you for understanding.

Driving and Parking Info: The Ranch is located directly off of a well maintained and paved county road. Our driveways are hard packed dirt and gravel. We have limited parking near each of the cabins and suites. We have an additional parking area at the rear of the main lodge. We have a large, well kept meadow beyond that for overflow parking of motorcycle trailers, side by sides, etc. We ask that you please do not block the main driveways or the two car garage at the front of the property.

Check in is at 4:00pm MST or later. Check out is by 11:00am MST.
Due to our small staff we do not offer early check in nor late check out.

Property manager

Richard McDonald

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Hermosa

Located in Hermosa, this apartment is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sylvan Lake. 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.

Keystone, SD

What's nearby

Big Thunder Gold Mine - 11 min drive
Rushmore Cave - 13 min drive
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 14 min drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 15 min drive
Mount Rushmore - 21 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Cruizzers - 13 min drive
Ruby House Restaurant - 13 min drive
Carvers Cafe - 20 min drive
Powder House Lodge and Restaurant - 15 min drive
Boss' Pizza & Chicken - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park ?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Custer State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Black Hills Playhouse and Center Lake. Legion Lake and Grace Coolidge Creek are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

When we drove up we were so impressed with the beautiful cabin and surrounding area. The Master suite of the property was immaculate, and perfect for my husband and me. The little kitchenette allowed us to make breakfast every morning and store plenty of snacks in the refrigerator. I took a walk one night about a mile down the road and was in awe of the beautiful surroundings and wildlife. The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was awesome with the rain shower heads. We are definitely planning another trip back to South Dakota, and will be looking at this property again. We actually would love to try one of the other areas of the property… Coach House looks so beautiful! Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023