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Private kitchen
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Keystone, SD
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)

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About the neighborhood

Keystone

This cabin places you within a few miles (5 km) of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Gutzon Borglum Historical Center.
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What's nearby

  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mount Rushmore - 10 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Presidential Trail - 13 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Thunder Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carvers Cafe - ‬11 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 Blue Bird Cabin

Welcome to the Blue Bird Cabin at Backroads Inn and Cabins. This cozy one bedroom cabin is set apart tucked amidst the pine trees. It offers a queen bed in the main room along with a full kitchen and dining area. There is a second room full of windows looking out to the surrounding forest. 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.

Property manager

Lana Paulson

Languages

English

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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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets

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

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 can I see around this cabin?

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

Will I be able to park at this cabin?

No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.

Is this cabin associated with 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 Blue Bird Cabin have a hot tub?

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

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

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

Where 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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Blue Bird Cabin?

No, there aren't any cabins with balconies at The Blue Bird Cabin.

The Blue Bird Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

Really happy with the cabin. Very cozy and comfortable. Location was great and easy to access. The kitchen was well equipped and plenty of towels and toiletries for our stay. Would recommend, and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025