10/10 Excellent
Heather C.
Oct 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Heather C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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The Minnesota Ridge Cabin
Cabin in Keystone with kitchen
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
2 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Keystone, SD
- Big Thunder Gold MinePlace, Big Thunder Gold Mine7 min drive
- Mount Rushmore National MemorialPlace, Mount Rushmore National Memorial7 min drive
- Rushmore Tramway AdventuresPlace, Rushmore Tramway Adventures7 min drive
- Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)39 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Keystone
This cabin is located within a few miles (5 km) of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. The cabin includes conveniences like a kitchen.
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 Minnesota Ridge Cabin
Welcome to The Minnesota Ridge Cabin at Backroads Inn and Cabins. Newly restyled into a clean, simple, and beautiful space. This 2 bedroom/1bathroom cabin has a queen sized beds, living room and apartment sized kitchen. Take a deep breath of fresh air and listen to the water run down the 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, but 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.
Community Pool (heated) open 10am to dark Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Please Note: We offer Starlink Satellite wifi, but 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 kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. The cabin also includes an ironing board.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cabin: WiFi
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- 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 do close to 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.
Is parking available on site at this cabin?
No, there isn't parking at this cabin.
Is this cabin adjacent 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.
What do couples enjoy most about The Minnesota Ridge Cabin?
Amenities at this cabin that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each cabin with kitchens in some.
Does The Minnesota Ridge 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, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from 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 Minnesota Ridge Cabin?
No, there aren't any cabins with balconies at The Minnesota Ridge Cabin.
Reviews
The Minnesota Ridge Cabin Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Gloria O., Rockford, Mi
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: cute decor, quiet setting, close to Keystone, very comfortable beds.Cons: brown water (buy bottled water), not enough lighting especially in the shower which is very small.
Gloria O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Theron I.
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We were very comfortable, and couldn't believe how convenient the location was. Communication was excellent. Great host!
Theron I.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jo S.
Aug 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Very quiet place.
Jo S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025