Discover the allure of the Black Hills with this beautifully appointed Keystone vacation rental as your home base! Boasting 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 'The Bear Necessities' offers a peaceful haven that's perfect for enjoying outdoor activities. Venture out and you can easily visit the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial or explore other hotspots like Custer State Park. After active days, fire up the gas grill and enjoy a delicious dinner before relaxing in the stunning living space!
HISTORICAL SITES: The National Presidential Wax Museum (2 miles), Mount Rushmore National Memorial (4 miles), Rushmore Cave (5 miles), Needles Eye Tunnel (20 miles), Crazy Horse Memorial (21 miles) THINGS TO SEE & DO: Rushmore Tramway Adventures (2 miles), Cosmos Mystery Area (5 miles), Rush Mountain Adventure Park (5 miles), Little Devil’s Tower Trailhead (20 miles), Terry Peak Ski Area (52 miles) THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Big Thunder Gold Mine (0.7 miles), Black Hills Central Railroad (6 miles), Sheridan Lake (12 miles), Custer State Park (17 miles), Sylvan Lake (19 miles), Pactola Reservoir (22 miles), Spearfish Canyon (49 miles), Bear Butte State Park (54 miles) NEARBY TOWNS: Hill City (13 miles), Rapid City (21 miles), Custer (23 miles), Deadwood (47 miles), Sturgis (50 miles) AIRPORT: Rapid City Regional Airport (30 miles)
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- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is located at the front door facing the front outdoor entry. Camera 2 is on the front of the home facing the street. Camera 3 is on the exterior facing the shed. Camera 4 is in a crawl space facing the gas tank, which is an area that guests don't have access to. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion
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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
About the area
Keystone
Keystone is home to this holiday home. 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 Custer State Park. National Presidential Wax Museum and Rushmore Tramway Adventures are also worth visiting.
Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
National Presidential Wax Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - 12 min drive
Carver's Café - 10 min drive
The Front Porch Restaurant and Bar - 17 min walk
Ranger Danger Pizza - 4 min drive
Red Garter Saloon - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Keystone Home: 4 Mi to Mount Rushmore! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Modern Keystone Home: 4 Mi to Mount Rushmore!?
As of 12 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Keystone Home: 4 Mi to Mount Rushmore! on 1 May, 2026 start from S$279, 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 Modern Keystone Home: 4 Mi to Mount Rushmore!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Keystone Home: 4 Mi to Mount Rushmore!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Keystone Home: 4 Mi to Mount Rushmore!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Modern Keystone Home: 4 Mi to Mount Rushmore! located?
Situated in Keystone, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Presidents Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Big Thunder Gold Mine and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Such a lovely, tranquil spot to unwind and relax. This is our second time here and we absolutely love it. Everything is perfect!
Joie w.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Thank you Joie! Not only for being such a wonderful guest but choosing us for a second time, with so many options out there to choose from! Can’t wait to host you again!
What a great vacation we had and it was due, in large part, to the lovely accommodations at The Bear Necessities. What a comfortable property, with lots of creative and thoughtful touches throughout. The host is extremely approachable with any comment or need you may have. I’m hoping for another stay here soon.
Marilee M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much Marilee! You all were wonderful guests and I’d welcome you back any time! Thank you again for choosing my place!
Wonderful location, close to everything. Our entire family had enough room PLUS! The kitchen was roomy and each bedroom was large. We’d stay there again!
Karli M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
Thank you Karli! You all were wonderful to host and I truly hope you do come back!
This property is ideally located and offers ample space along with all the features a family could need for a trip to see Mount Rushmore and the surrounding sites. It is quiet, clean, and spacious—everything our family needed after hours of traveling and sightseeing.
Laura T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much Laura! I am so happy to hear you liked the location and the house. You are your family were wonderful to host and welcome back any time!
Cute clean property in the heart of much of what SD has to offer!
Super clean, a dozen super cute DIY touches, great responsiveness from the host, and it a good location for all the things we had planned. Will definitely stay here again!
Stephanie A.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2024
From the owner: “Thank you Stephanie! We are so happy to hear that you appreciate all the personal touches and we truly do hope you do come back!”
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Douglas
8 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Beautiful home nice location close to attractions!
very good communications.
Douglas
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Author on 12 Dec, 2023
From the owner: "Thank you, Douglas! We appreciate you taking such good care of our place. We hope you choose to come back soon!"
House was clean. It had 2 nice outside areas - a screened in back deck and open deck in the front. It was very close to MT Rushmore and Crazy Horse which we liked.
Property was nice! we had a good comfortable stay. It was also quiet. Host was very courteous and helpful. If you have never been to the area she has a whole area activity book with descriptions, directions and information.
Eric K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much Eric! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the home and the activity book. I definitely try to cover all the bases. Safe travels back home and I hope you consider my place in the future.
House is super clean. Has a nice deck on both the front and the back of the house. Communication with the host was excellent. She was super accommodating!
Jana U.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy
7 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place to stay. We were there riding our side-by-side in the Hills and was very comfortable and felt like home! Communication with the owner was great!
Cindy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Author on 8 Jun, 2024
From the owner: ''Thank you, Cindy! It was great communicating with you.Cindy and her guests were so sweet and respectful. We can only hope for more guests like them and welcome them back any time!''
Great house! Very clean & very convenient location. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Loved the deer & turkeys that visited the back yard each day.
Pam L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2024
From the owner: "Thank you, Pam! My cleaners are amazing and try to keep the house very clean. I absolutely love all the wildlife in the area and I’m so happy you all enjoyed them as well! Please come back anytime!"
Fun bedroom motifs and very welcoming and comfy decor. The property owner was very helpful with any questions and concerns we had. Lots of wildlife and close to all the attractions in Keystone. I would definitely recommend this property to others!!
April F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Laurie
14 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a great location to go to the different areas. The rail by the steps was a little wobbly. House was clean and spacious.
Laurie
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from Author on 25 Jun, 2024
From the owner: "Hi Laurie, thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the house clean and spacious.We apologize for the wobbly railing and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We'll address this immediately to ensure it is fixed. Thank you for your feedback. We hope to host you again soon!"
The Bare Necessities was a great house for our family get together. It's located centrally for all the national attractions and places of interest. The house is set up so you are able to visit, cook, play games and no one is left out. There is a great deck off the back to sit and visit with awesome furnishing. Chelsea was also great to work with. We would definitely stay here again.
Val H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2023
From the owner: “Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, Val. You and your guests were so sweet to talk to and we are so glad you enjoyed the house! Please come back anytime!”