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Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills

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Welcoming private entrance
Room
Just inside the front door. Sliding glass door opens to private deck!
2 comfy twins in day bed
A perfect spot to stargaze!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4307 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Keystone, SD
  • Rushmore Cave
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Main room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

1 bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills

Sunny, cozy country accommodations. Great home base from which to explore the beautiful Black Hills. 307 square feet. Sliding glass doors to private covered deck facing south with a nice view. Motion sensor light out front. Blackout curtains insure a good night's sleep! Includes complete kitchenette for family meals and a private bath. A comfy queen bed and two cushy twins in a day bed that doubles as a sofa during the day. Double wide dresser with plenty of space for two suitcases and drawers for clothing. Gas grill. Good cell reception. Family friendly.

Property manager

Barbara L Savage
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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.
No overnight guests that are not a part of the reservation. Please park on gravel only and do not block the driveway or garage door.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keystone

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 Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. 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.
Map
Keystone, SD

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Cave - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 23 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red Garter Saloon - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darwin H.

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

Great week in the hills

This property was a perfect fit for us we had a awesome time everything we wanted was close and easy to find would definitely stay there again thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda o.

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

Cozy home base for our trip

We enjoyed our stay here, it was perfect for our roadtrips out each day. Quiet and clean, and in such a beautiful area! We saw deer strolling up through the yard each day, and wild turkeys one of the mornings. It's secluded but easy access to the main highway. The cottage is well stocked with practically everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Gold In Them There Black Hills

Found Cave Cottage would be a better moniker for this vacation rental; it is exceptional!A warm and cozy place with a back porch view of a serene meadow. Secluded and peaceful but close to the major attractions in the area. I highly recommend this charming accommodation for travelers to the Black Hills.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

jason s.

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

black hill 2024

stayed here several times, always a pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Fred C.

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

Not good

The cottage was perfect. We loved the porch. Our bikes were heavy, the road to the driveway had big ruts in it from the rain, hard to drive on a motorcycle. We had to turn 90 degrees on a hill to get a run up the gravel driveway. It would have been nice if both the driveway and road to the driveway were paved with asphalt
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 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

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

4/10 Poor

Nicholas I.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doug

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Barbara L Savage

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Artist, nature lover, health-minded

Why they chose this property

Fell in love with the Black Hills and found employment and a home here. A friend let me know this property was available and I was enchanted by it.

What makes this property unique

Gives nice escape into nature. Deer, turkeys, rabbits, foxes and once even a bobcat was seen on the property! Great Black Hills location. Beautiful views, quiet country setting. Close to Mt. Rushmore and Rush Mountain Cave and amusement park.

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English

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