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Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills

Keystone apartment with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4307 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Keystone, SD
  • Place, Rushmore Cave
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Thunder Gold Mine
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keystone

In Keystone .At this Keystone apartment, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 12 miles (20 km) of Mount Rushmore. Rushmore Cave is within 2 miles (3 km) and Presidents Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rushmore Cave - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • Cruizzers
  • ‪Powder House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 307 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Private In The Black Hills
Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Keystone
Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Apartment
Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Apartment Keystone

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills to the airport?

This apartment is 32.1 mi (41-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills to the beach?

This apartment is 17.4 mi (28-min drive) from Sheridan Lake South and 19.2 mi (30-min drive) from Sheridan Lake North. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills have a spa?

This apartment doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills to downtown Keystone?

This apartment is 5.2 mi away from Keystone.

Private Country Cottage in the Black Hills Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Quaint, comfortable, convenient, private. Nice quiet area. All you will need is stocked for you. Very nice accommodating host.(NOTE: Doesn't have a pool but the survey required a respone in that field)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location away from the bustle yet close to all the “must sees”. Would definitely stay again if in the area. Host was extremely friendly and easy to contact if needed.Back patio perfect for morning coffee with the wildlife.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location for seeing the sites around the Black Hills area. We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet and comfortable. 20 min from Mount Rushmore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael S., Hudson, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage was clean, location was quiet and pastoral. We enjoyed the visits from the local deer. Most basic supplies for cooking were provided. Communication with host was timely and clear. We would have liked more comfortable lounge seating for the evening-- the closed futon was uncomfortable, and the only other option was folding chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was top notch. Really great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lana T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was cute and very clean. Has most everything you need. Good place for a couple. Driveway was a bit of a problem with a motorcycle ruts at bottom. Our advice is go to top of hill turn around and come in that way. Much easier
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very quick to respond to our request for additional towels. The cookware was limited and in poor condition.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very clean and quiet. Would stay again !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

SHERRY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place is misrepresented....it is not a cabin, it is a metal building turned into a place to stay. It is about 8 miles from the nearest small town...the town is at the foot of the black hills not the place to stay. We were given 4 bath towels for 3 adults to use for 5 days. So we used the same towel for all 5 days:(( The place was clean and the back porch that is called a deck was nice to sit out on....Don't think I would want to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time staying here. We're a retired couple and this place was the perfect size for us. It was also well located to the attractions in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike H., sheboygan wi

Liked: Cleanliness

nice place

Cozy little place nice bathroom nowhere comfortable to sit and relax either sit on the bed the futon or a folding chair
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This property is in a secluded area that is very relaxing. It is close to most of the attractions. Clean and well furnished. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was an incredibly cozy and homey cottage with everything we needed during our stay. We loved sitting out on the porch, looking out at the beautiful landscape, and enjoyed visits from wildlife while we stayed. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy suite living cottage. Nice location, we will be back. Owner was very good to reply to all messages. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Teri P.

Quite, wonderful front porch.

Close to Mount Rushmore, quiet, some wild life.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful place to get away, but close to many attractions. Everything we hoped for. Wildlife right by the back deck. Very clean and well kept property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darwin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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., Alton IA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

black hill 2024

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