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Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Keystone, SD

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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. The cabin includes conveniences like a kitchen.
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Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Smokejumper Station - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Keystone Pub Grub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ponderosa Restaurant & Lounge - ‬16 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.
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
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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, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and The Black Hills. You'll also find Rushmore Tramway Adventures and Big Thunder Gold Mine within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Minnesota Ridge Cabin?

No, there isn't parking available at the 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.

Is The Minnesota Ridge Cabin a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this cabin that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each cabin with a kitchen 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 The Minnesota Ridge Cabin have connecting rooms available?

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 at The Minnesota Ridge Cabin that offer a balcony.

The Minnesota Ridge Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Very quiet place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was easy to find. It was very clean. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theron I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very comfortable, and couldn't believe how convenient the location was. Communication was excellent. Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gloria O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025