Granite Ridge Lodge

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Granite Ridge Lodge
A wooden ceiling with exposed beams and a stone wall with a framed picture.
Living room with gas fireplace
Granite Ridge Lodge
Gourmet Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Black Hills National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Keystone, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Hill City

Hill City is home to this cabin. 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. 1880 Train and Cosmos Mystery Area are also worth visiting.
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Map
Keystone, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • 1880 Train - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 20 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Custer State Park - 24 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caboose Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Granite Ridge Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Granite Ridge Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Granite Ridge Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Granite Ridge Lodge located?

Situated in Hill City, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Horse Thief Lake and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Presidential Trail is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!Private area.Large home offered plenty of space for our entire family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Beautiful home, beautiful location. Needed to be cleaned before we rented.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
If in summer or late fall, lots of flies
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Granite Ridge Lodge on 19 Oct 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you experienced issues with flies during your stay. We appreciate you taking the time to share your comments with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place to stay, super convenient for Rushmore, the Hill city train, and other local attractions. Surprisingly spacious compared to the pictures. Host communication was prompt and informative, and we’d stay here again in a heartbeat. For all the cool landmarks and parks we saw in the area, our kids insist that this place outranks them all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you for the kind words. We are delighted to hear that our place was a convenient and comfortable home base for your adventures, and it is wonderful to know that your kids enjoyed their stay so much. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

Amazing place to stay. There was everything we needed. So much room and very clean. Beautiful and remote area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can't say enough good things about this property! This lodge has everything you need and more. Plenty of towels for guests, comfortable beds, very spacious, beautiful patio to set out and make s'mores in the fireplace. So peaceful and quiet. No shortage of hot water with our group. The hot tub was another great plus! You are definitely secluded which my group of 11 liked. It's only 6-7 miles to Hill City or Keystone so a great location. We had an issue with plumbing a couple of times but maintenance was sent out and the problem solved by the time we returned. Rushmore Vacations is wonderful to deal with. Loved iur stay at Granite Ridge Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience at the lodge. We are so glad to hear that your group enjoyed the spacious layout, the patio fireplace, and the hot tub during your stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding the plumbing issues and are pleased that these were addressed promptly for you. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hideaway

Large and private location. Close to activities in the area but far away from traffic and noise. Large dining and kitchen for a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Vacation Rental Ever!

This location far exceeded our expectations. Spacious, opulent, loads of extras! We can give our time there nothing but the highest ratings!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the woods!

We enjoyed our stay at Granite Ridge Lodge. The home is beautiful, peaceful, clean, and in a great location. We spent all of our time on the back patio and loved the scenery. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly one in a million properties. Very unique spot- located off the beaten path, literally it is located at the end of a long gravel road in a beautiful wooded area. Close proximity to Mt. Rushmore, Keystone, and Custer State park. You will be greeted by deer and wild turkeys every morning and hear the 1880 train whistle as you enjoy coffee and breakfast on the back patio. So peaceful and beautiful. Well stocked kitchen with coffee maker, pots, pans, glassware, etc. Very spacious bedrooms and bathrooms - great for our party of 7. Beds were very comfortable. We spent alot of time out and about so we didn't have time to enjoy the hot tub, but it would have been amazing to view the stars from. Only downside was that we were there during a "burn warning" and we were not able to utilize the outdoor woodburning fireplace - but it is in a beautiful spot on the patio and weather permitting would be amazing. Great spot for our girls' weekend! The host was extremely responsive which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and the wildlife, and we appreciate your kind words regarding our responsiveness. We are sorry the burn warning prevented you from using the outdoor fireplace, but we hope you had a wonderful time otherwise. We would love to host you again whenever your travels bring you back to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter family gathering

Excellent house for a large group. Location was private yet easy access to Hill City, Custer, Crazy Horse, Rushmore and Custer State Park. Kitchen was large enough for group meal preparation. Beds were comfortable. Golf holes added a fun afternoon downtime activity. Would stay again.activity.WouWouldagainagain.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Our stay at Granite Ridge Lodge was wonderful. The house was beautiful inside and out. Very spacious. I would absolutely stay there again and recommend this house to others. If you are using google maps to find the house it can be a bit tricky. Be sure to have the email with the directions provided by the owners available.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique, one-of-a-kind, magnificent home

The property is a grand cabin with beautiful common spaces and was large enough to comfortably house three families. The kids really enjoyed the hot tub and golf course. The adults enjoyed the comfortable sleeping arrangements, large kitchen, outdoor kitchen, multiple beverage coolers, and outside fireplace, etc . Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location! Quiet property!

We enjoyed our stay last week. It was a great location- close to many of the sights, but quiet and secluded. The house was big enough for all three families to share. The only odd thing for us was how the bathrooms were set up. This was mainly because we had three couples plus all the kids. We wish there had been a full bathroom on the main floor. Not a deal breaker. We still would recommend this home. The property management company was fine to work with. Overall, we had a nice stay and a great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Wow property but it needs major updating , dirty , things broken , half the stove top didn’t work, shower heads not working , cheap utensils and kitchen gear , light switch we couldn’t use on the top floor due to being super hot , outdoor water feature not working, side grill not hooked up, no closets to take clothes out of suitcase , minimal oils, salts pepper to use , great outdoor space
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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