10/10 Excellent
Genevieve M.
25 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
Genevieve M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
American Pines Lodge, 5 miles from Mt. Rushmore
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Keystone, SD
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial7 min drive
- Rushmore Tramway Adventures7 min drive
- Mount Rushmore9 min drive
- Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
American Pines Lodge, 5 miles from Mt. Rushmore
American Pines Lodge is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that can sleep up to 12 people with a queen bed in each room, a sofa sleeper in the living room & 4 portable cots. There are 2 full bathrooms, one being a master bath with a soaker tub, fully furnished kitchen, living room area with satellite TV & DVD player, as well as front & back decks with propane BBQ grill & yard area with a fire pit. This is a side x side duplex & we, the owners live in the other unit. There is a dual locking door between the 2 units. Located just 5 miles from Mt. Rushmore & 2 miles from downtown Keystone, American Pines Lodge is close to most major attractions but sets on 4 acres of mountain meadow in a beautiful valley with Battle Creek running through the property. Our other listing, American Pines Cabin, is also on the same property. There is a playground & basketball court available for our guests. Hiking & biking trails are accessed right off the property as well as ATV/UTV rentals through Black Hills Wilderness Edge to get off the beaten path & experience the Black Hills. Come see why we've been blessed to call the Black Hills home & want to share it with you.
Property manager
Becki Groven
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 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Keystone
Located in Keystone, this holiday home is in a rural area. Crazy Horse Memorial is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Rushmore National Memorial 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.
Keystone, SD
What's nearby
- Big Thunder Gold Mine - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Mount Rushmore - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
- Presidential Trail - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
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
Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and beautiful
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debbie C.
4 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to what we wanted to see
Debbie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
John K.
2 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!
John K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
LAURIE D.
27 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Central Location
LAURIE D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie W.
21 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Carrie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily B.
14 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Emily B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donald V.
29 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great quiet setting
Donald V.
About the host
Hosted by Becki Groven
We are a small family owned & operated business specializing in offering personal, friendly service. We own a cabin rental business as well as a ATV rental business in the area because we want to be able to be home when our 3 boys get off the bus, we want to be able to play & work together, & we want to raise our children with strong ethics which included hard work & playing in the great outdoors!! Our love for God, country, & family is why we do what we do & at the heart of our business. We've been blessed to call the Black Hills home & would love to share it with you. We'd love to have you stay with us, JAROD, BECKI, AUSTIN, CODY & KYLE
Why they chose this property
Becki's family is originally from Keystone. She has relatives that helped pioneer the town as well as help carve Mt. Rushmore. Jarod's family is from the Wall & Kadoka, South Dakota, the Badlands area. Beside Mt. Rushmore being the National Monument, Keystone is full of living history of the miner era that once made the town thrive. The Black Hills is also full of geological history & a favorite for rock hunters, which we are, & rock climbers, which we aren't:). The small hometown atmosphere of the Black Hills as well as the many diverse sites & attractions makes this the perfect place to make memories for a lifetime, again & again.
What makes this property unique
Hiking right out the front door, driving through the Pigtail Bridges, making S'mores over an open fire, playing tag with the kids in the backyard, 5 minutes to Mt. Rushmore, cliff-jumping at Horsethief Lake, looking through unique shops in nearby towns, going on a cave tour, laying on the grass & looking up at the stars, rock collecting, fishing at Lakota Lake, swimming at Little Falls, exploring Ingersoll mine, playing at the city park in Keystone, participating in small town parades & events, enjoying being together with our family.
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