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The Golden Nugget Cabin

Cabin in Keystone

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Keystone, SD
  • Place, Big Thunder Gold Mine
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keystone

This cabin is located within a few miles (5 km) of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center.

What's nearby

  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mount Rushmore - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Carver's Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Golden Nugget Cabin

Welcome to The Golden Nugget Cabin at Backroads Inn and Cabins. Newly restyled into a clean, simple, and beautiful space. This studio has a king-sized bed above a small living room and kitchenette (full-size fridge, hot plate, sink, toaster, microwave, coffee pot). Enjoy fresh air and listen to water run down stream on this 8 acre property surrounded by National Forest. You will feel complete peace while also being minutes away from Mt Rushmore (2.4 miles) and Custer State Park (15 mins)

Community Pool (heated) open 10am to dark Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Please Note: We offer Starlink Satellite wifi and being located in an isolated valley we are susceptible to slower speeds.

Close to all the main Black Hills attractions:

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Keystone, SD
A monumental granite sculpture featuring the 60-foot faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Approximately 2.4 miles from Backroads Inn & Cabins. 


Custer State Park
Custer, SD
A 71,000-acre state park known for its scenic drives, abundant wildlife, and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. Approximately a 15-minute drive from Backroads Inn & Cabins. 

Crazy Horse Memorial
Crazy Horse, SD
An in-progress mountain carving dedicated to the Lakota leader Crazy Horse, aiming to be the world's largest sculpture upon completion. Approximately 19 miles from Backroads Inn & Cabins. 

Badlands National Park
Interior, SD
A dramatic landscape characterized by sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires, offering hiking trails and abundant wildlife. Approximately an hour's drive from Backroads Inn & Cabins.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a separate bedroom. The cabin also includes an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this cabin?

This cabin is located in Keystone, close to Mount Rushmore and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. You'll also find Big Thunder Gold Mine and Rushmore Tramway Adventures within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cabin?

No, there isn't parking at this cabin.

Is this cabin next to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Does The Golden Nugget Cabin have a hot tub?

No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cabin provide breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Does this cabin have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.

What is the closest airport to this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is about 21.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Golden Nugget Cabin?

No, there aren't any cabins with balconies at The Golden Nugget Cabin.

The Golden Nugget Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute tiny place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimmarie J., South Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin

We had a lovely stay in the Golden Nugget Cabin! It was cozy, relaxing, and so peaceful. We look forward to a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin in a great spot!

We had a great time at The Gold Nugget, it was perfect for a few days on our trip! I'd recommend it to anyone looking to stay near Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025