Quiet, Comfy & Spacious: Cabin within 10 mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park

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A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, leather sofas, a staircase, and large windows.
A log cabin with a stone foundation, wooden deck, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A modern kitchen with a stone backsplash, wooden ceiling beams, and stainless steel appliances.
A wooden deck with a view of a rustic cabin and a large tree.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a wooden shelf with towels.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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Keystone, SD
  • Place, Custer State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
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    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Center Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

Quiet, Comfy & Spacious: Cabin within 10 mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park

The Carriage House is a One Bedroom, two level, two Bath, 800 square-foot cabin with over 300 square-feet of deck on both levels. The Carriage House was designed by the McDonald family in the “mountain log lodge vernacular”. (Please note both bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor, upstairs.) The first floor has a full kitchen, dining area, and a convertible living room that includes a high end queen sized sofa sleeper. We also have two twin size roll away beds available upon request. These two roll-away beds can be added to the lower or upper levels. The second floor has a full bathroom which includes a shower / tub combo, located at the top of the stairs. The second floor also includes the master bedroom, with a separate full bath with a walk in shower, two sink vanity area, and water closet. The master has a queen bed with high end bedding. There is an entrance from the master suite out to a beautiful wrap around redwood deck which has chairs and a spectacular view of the mountains and meadows.

We feel that the elevated wrap around porch is one of the best things about the Carriage House. There is a large oak tree that the deck was built around bringing the nature of the hills close as you sit and enjoy the views from every angle. From its elevated decks, you have scenic views of mountain meadows and rolling wooded hills full of the famed dark ponderosa pine trees. Our meadows, although variable with the season, are rich in color and usually have an abundance of wildlife including deer, turkey, squirrels, etc. With just a short walk, Mt. Rushmore is visible through the trees!

The Carriage House provides an in-cabin washer/dryer, as well as fully stocked cooking facilities. We have access to free Wi-Fi, a 32″ Roku smart TV, central air conditioning and heating, and outdoor dining facilities with a propane grill. (We supply the propane.)

Minimum age requirement for the Carriage House is three years old. On the property is a swing set and other outdoor equipment for children to use, including a large, well kept meadow.

Maximum occupancy of 5 people, I.E. – One family.

You may park in front of the Carriage House entrance. Please do not block either garage door. Please leave enough room for traffic to get by from the garages and the other cabin nearby. The two car garage is not available for guest use. It is used as a business workspace and parking for the owner’s vehicle.
During your stay at this guesthouse, you'll be close to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. You'll find features like laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Custer State Park and 15 minutes from Mount Rushmore National Memorial
This guesthouse offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Hermosa guesthouse is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Leave the door unlocked and key inside the rental.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Carriage House at Mcdonald Mountain Ranch Hermosa
The Carriage House at Mcdonald Mountain Ranch Keystone
Carriage House Mcdonald Mountain Ranch Keystone
Carriage Mcdonald Mountain Ranch Keystone
Carriage Mcdonald Mountain Ranch
Carriage House Mcdonald Mountain Ranch
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The Carriage House at Mcdonald Mountain Ranch Hermosa

Quiet, Comfy & Spacious: Cabin within 10 mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, loved the views from the deck. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, awesome host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pam s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and house.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Great Trip

The cabin was perfect for us!! Close to everything we wanted to do!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and in beautiful setting..completely what was shown
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michelle d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. This is a beautiful cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

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

Beautiful place!

Wonderful place to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Black Hills Getaway

This is a very nice location for exploring the Black Hills Close to Mt Rushmore and Custer St Park The deer and turkeys in the yard are fascinating
Deer in yard
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to stay. Everything was new and very clean. Everything we needed. The location was a quick ride to Mount Rushmore, Keystone and Custer Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, well positioned between multiple parks. Very peaceful. Well stocked accommodation. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOAN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, nicely decorated and well stocked with everything we needed! The deck is great for a morning cup of coffee or for relaxing in the evening. We saw deer and wild turkeys from the deck and enjoyed the view! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

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

Excellent Stay

This place is great, the grounds are beautiful, it is convenient to everything in the Black Hills and the directions and amenities are perfect. Would 100% stay again if when we make it back to the Black Hills
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Family vacation

Wonderful location in between/close to area attractions and beautiful home with everything we needed including kitchen for meals and washer dryer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Loved carriage house

Beautiful space in a wonderful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Amazing Place

A beautiful location to stay. Right in the middle of everything we wanted. It was clean and cozy and just beautiful. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie W.

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

Great Trip to the Black Hills!

Property was very clean and nicely updated. Beautifully sits in the Black Hills and conveniently close to everything. Loved this propert!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy f.

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

Amazing space

We loved our time in this beautiful little house. It is so comfortable and decorated so well. We felt right at home immediately.The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked and the bathrooms and bedrooms are modern and have lots of towels, blankets and anything else we needed. This is literally the perfect spot to land after a long day visiting the nearby sites such as Mount Rushmore, Deadwoid, and Coster State Park. Location is great, and the home is even better!
Happy Mom and Dad
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

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

A Homey Home Base

Our family of three thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Carriage House! It is beautiful inside and was a great home base to come back to each day after our day trips around the Black Hills area. Having two full bathrooms, a full kitchen, an available gas grill, and proximity to Custer State Park were all pluses! If we ever travel to the area in the future, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

CHERYL M.

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

Perfect place for the area

House is beautiful updated, meticulously clean. In a quiet area. Easy to visit different areas within a driveable range. Enjoyed the deck in the morning to watch the sunrise and in the
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

The Carriage House

We had a wonderful stay! Very clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. Everything we needed was there. Loved our visits with our host, Richard, on his porch in the evenings. Would definitely stay there again if we come back to this area! Barry and Kathy from Indiana
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

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

Great experience

Had a fanatic experience, would highly recommend. Great location right by gorgeous hiking trails, Custer State Park, Needles Highway, and much much more. Sunny patio in the morning to sit and sip coffee while admiring the views and deciding what to do for the day.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Amazing Vacation

This property is in a wonderful location and the scenery is amazing. Mr Richard was a wonderful host and the Carriage House was a perfect retreat for our 8 day vacation. After a long day of riding our bikes in the Black Hills, it was home away from home. Thank you Mr Richard! I really enjoyed talking with you and I hope to see you again in the near future!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan K.

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

Great Trip

We had a great time while in South Dakota-the monuments and stunning views were second to none!The place we stayed was very clean and well taken care of.The VRBO listing, however, was absolutely misleading in that we were totally unaware that we would be in such close proximity to the owner and caretaker and other guest houses, based on the photograph of the cabin’s exterior.Again, the place was very nice, but when you believe that you are having a couple’s getaway and pay over 300/night for lodging, we really expected more seclusion.We would not stay at the same property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Keystone SD McDonald Ranch

This was an impressive property imaculately kept and excellent location to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park. The Badlands National Park is 1/1/2 hours away and can be a day trip. Only negative is the
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023