Located in Hermosa, this lodge is in a rural area and near theme parks. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider National Presidential Wax Museum and Rushmore Tramway Adventures. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 18 min drive - 20.4 km
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 18 min drive - 20.4 km
Mount Rushmore - 25 min drive - 26.7 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Corner Pantry - 13 min drive
Lintz Brothers Pizza - 14 min drive
BJ's Hermosa - 14 min drive
Embers - 23 min drive
Hermosa Coffee Shop - 14 min drive
About this property
Private lodge Black Hills, kids<5 yrs free, Custer Rushmore call 4 <10 Grp rates
Once in a lifetime opportunity or a favorite place to return for a yearly family reunion, ladies' week, corporate retreat, men's bonding. Bring your Friends. This spectacular 5 bedroom plus loft home features unparalleled craftsmanship. Resting on Nearly 12 acres, this private 3 story hand-crafted log home features sky high ceilings, intricate woodwork, wrap around porch, walk out balconies and a bar entertainment room to bring everyone together.
Nightly rate is priced for 10 guests. We offer your kids under 5 years-old to stay for free. Therefore, do not include under 5-year-olds in the reservation page, an extra guest fee will accrue for parties over 10 total. But please communicate with the owner regarding how many kids you have under 5 years old. Please be honest.
Activities at the house (or real close) •There’s plenty of outdoor furniture on the wrap around decks. Sit back, relax, and enjoy abundant wildlife! Deer and wild turkeys hang out often in the yard. •Gaming area has Cable TV, movies, board games, Toys, treadmill, foosball table. •Outdoor games - we have a fun selection of outdoor games stored in the bin by the garage •Gas and wood fire pits (but follow house rules) •Our favorite hike which is super close (4 mi to the trailhead) and is a hit with the kids and anybody who wants to cool off in the water hole on a hot day. Easy family friendly half mile hike. Pictured in our photos.
This property is located directly off Highway 40 outside of Keystone, one of the best locations within the Black Hills, with the ability to reach some of the most desirable attractions in a matter of minutes.
Nearby Conveniences: •Restaurants/Fast Food/Grocery/Convenience Store/Gas stations oHermosa, South Dakota ▪Lazy R Bar & Grill ▪Lintz Brothers Pizza rated in top 10 in Black Hills area dine in or take out only 8 miles away ▪Pop’s Grocery Store ▪Corner Pantry (gas and to refill propane tank) ▪Dollar general oKeystone, South Dakota ▪Cruizzers – Italian, American, Pizza ▪Powder House Lodge Restaurant – American, Steakhouse ▪Grapes & Grinds – coffee teas and wine bagels and gelato ▪Janes Boardwalk Pizza ▪Ruby House Restaurant – American, Bar ▪Carvers café – American, café ▪Boss’ Pizza & Chicken – American, Bar ▪Peggy’s Place – American, Diner ▪Turtle Town – Dessert, American ▪Keystone Country Store – small grocery store ▪Phillips 66 – gas station
Famous and must experience South Dakota Attractions: ▪Road Trip to the Badlands Badlands National Park ▪Link to 10 best hikes in South Dakota Most right in our area ▪ Hermosa and Keystone, South Dakota oMt. Rushmore – also known as “The Heads” oIron Mountain Road - The bookends of this road are Mt. Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park, two of the most visited destinations in the Black Hills. In between you will find the most spectacular scenery and adventure one can image. It is a living, breathing tapestry designed for your enjoyment oRushmore Helicopters | Black Hills & Badlands o Rush Mountain Adventure Park home of "Rushmore Cave" beautiful and amazing formations carved by nature. Explore subterranean passageways that lead to spectacular stalactite rooms and discover other amazing limestone cave formations. – right down the hill from our home oRushmore Tramway Adventure oAerial Adventure Park and Zip Line oGrapes and Grinds o(blast from the past) Roys Black Hills Twin Drive-in Theater oBig Thunder Gold Mine o1800 Train runs between Keystone and Hill City along the old City road oHoly Terror Mini Golf oGeoFun Trek Tours oBlackhills wilderness edge ATV rentals o closest golf course is at Hart Ranch Golf Club o favorite golf course is The Golf Club at Red Rock •Custer, South Dakota oCuster State Park wildlife loop oNeedles Highway- Look for the roadside turnoff at the Cathedral Spires Trail for a 3 mile round-trip hike through ponderosa pines and granite boulders. At the edge of the mountain, enjoy views of 7,242-foot Harney Peak, the state's tallest mountain. oCrazy Horse Memorial oSylvan Lake oRocking R trail Horse rides oHayride Chuck wagon Cook-out •Hill City, South Dakota oGeorge Mickelson Trail (Harach Park Trailhead) - The Mickelson Trail is a converted railbed that passes through the heart of the Black Hills. The majority of the trail does not exceed 4% grade, and the relatively hard packed crushed aggregate surface make it appropriate for bicycles of all types except road bikes with skinny tires. The trail is suitable for all ages and abilities. Hikers and horseback riders are the other predominant trail users. oRent bikes for your trail ride in Hill City Bicycle & Boat Rentals
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
See additional note to exclude kids from extra fee
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Call owner, event must be approved +addt'l fee
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We offer kids younger than 5 to stay for free, therefore, do not include them in guest count. It may calculate an addt’l guest fee. Please be honest.
The house is in a private area and road. We will request license plates from the guest to verify those coming and going are authorized guests.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1336705vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Call owner, event must be approved +addt'l fee
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Is Private lodge Black Hills, kids<5 yrs free, Custer Rushmore call 4 <10 Grp rates pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private lodge Black Hills, kids<5 yrs free, Custer Rushmore call 4 <10 Grp rates?
As of 7 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private lodge Black Hills, kids<5 yrs free, Custer Rushmore call 4 <10 Grp rates on 7 Feb, 2027 start from S$13,577, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Private lodge Black Hills, kids<5 yrs free, Custer Rushmore call 4 <10 Grp rates?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private lodge Black Hills, kids<5 yrs free, Custer Rushmore call 4 <10 Grp rates?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private lodge Black Hills, kids<5 yrs free, Custer Rushmore call 4 <10 Grp rates?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private lodge Black Hills, kids<5 yrs free, Custer Rushmore call 4 <10 Grp rates located?
This family-friendly Hermosa lodge is located in the mountains, 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Rushmore Cave, and within 12 mi (20 km) of National Presidential Wax Museum and Rushmore Tramway Adventures. Holy Terror Mini Golf and Mount Rushmore National Memorial are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Private lodge Black Hills, kids<5 yrs free, Custer Rushmore call 4 <10 Grp rates Reviews
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Our stay exceeded expectations. The property was exactly and described in the listing, extremely clean and fully stocked and more than met the needs for our party of 15. It served as the perfect spot to explore the area
Our group enjoyed this home to the fullest. It was spectacular from sunup to sundown. It was conveniently located to all the beautiful places to go like Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Deadwood, Badlands, Custer Park, Dervil's Tower, Spearfish, Sturgis and much more. The weather was perfect. I just can't say enough about this home. If you want to come to South Dakota stay here, you will not regret it. The group from North Carolina.
This house was excellent! It was fully stocked with everything you could think of needing and more! The owners have really thought of everything down to kids toys for the bathtub and so many towels!!! We loved drinking our coffee on the porch and watching all of the wildlife in the morning. At night, oh my stars was it beautiful! Lots of room for our group of 11. We appreciated how the basement had a separate thermostat that allowed the hotter generation to keep it colder while the colder generation stayed on the main floor and kept the temperature warmer. We had all ages 7-84 with us. Great for all! Very clean! Well organized! Cannot say enough positive attributes about this place! We loved it all. Many memories were made this past week! Thank you.
This place was awesome. One of the cleanest vrbos I’ve ever stayed at! The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, cooking supplies, spices, and coffee. There were a ton of blankets and towels which was great. The outdoor spaces were awesome and well stocked with balls and toys, a playset, patio furniture. The grill was the cleanest I’ve ever seen. Such a great location. A short walk down the driveway and you could see Mt. Rushmore which was so cool!! We also saw lots of deer, turkeys, and bunnies. We also were able to order grocery delivery from Safeway which made everything super easy. Could not recommend enough!!
We had a large family gathering and stayed 3 nights at this beautiful property. It was perfect for our family of 20 that ranged from infants to grandparents. We would recommend this place to anyone! The slack line and play set on the property was a huge hit and eating outside on the large porch was so peaceful and relaxing. A really great place.
This was an amazing property. We had a group of 13, everyone had their own bed. We made lots of meals in their very stocked kitchen. We also seen a lot of wildlife right next to the cabin. Unforgettable vacation!
We had the best time on our vacation. We were gone most of the day, but our kids had a blast at the house whenever we were there. The home was stocked with everything you could need, and the property is beautiful! We were all so sad to leave.
The house is magnificent, with its polished log aesthetic and comfortable furniture and fun decorations. We appreciated the collection of board games as well. There is wifi and two televisions. The view out the back is great, and we saw a couple deer out there. I spotted a real toad outside next to the sculpture of the three banjo playing frogs. We had a great stay!
8 adults 7 kids (under the age of 8)Beautiful home, above & beyond what we expected! Great location, wish we would have more time to just stay at the cabin!Added plus: Walmart delivers for just 10
Beautiful home that was well equipped. Great views from decks. Play ground for kids. Well equipped and partially stocked kitchen. No need to purchase herbs or spices if you cook.
We enjoyed our stay as the house was so centrally located to all the places we wanted to visit. There were enough bedrooms for all of us and my grandkids liked the loft. And the blooming lilac bush was so fragrant!The kids can get loud and the open staircase really carried the sound, but after the first day we adjusted and it wasn't really a problem.
We had a great family reunion and loved the house. It was close to everything that we wanted to do. Dealing with the property managers was fantastic. Thanks Bobbie Jo and Monte!!
We had such a great time..wiffle softball..Rushmore Cave Adventures, Red Rock Golf, Holy Terror Golf. Picnicing, Grilling, and reconnecting with family!!! All a great time!