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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Keystone, SD

Rushmore Cave8 min drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial10 min drive
Mount Rushmore17 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)39 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loved the area and all the history of the cabin. Nice setting and close to all the attractions.

Sandra A.

Mar 11, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Just 15 min from Mount Rushmore !!!

This cute little cabin is nestled right in the heart of the hills! Located just minutes from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer state park! There is an endless variety of things to do and see while here in the Black Hills. You will enjoy watching the deer and turkey come into the yard most evenings. You can even try your hand at gold panning in the creek located within walking distance from the cabin!! This cabin has the perfect yard for kids to run and play. While the adults sit outside and enjoy the outdoors as well. The cabin does have AC ,WI-FI, towels and Linens are provided.

Property manager

Doug and Wendy Skogen

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Large yard for kids to run and play!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside allowed please put butts in can

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Keystone

This cabin is located in Keystone. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. National Presidential Wax Museum and Rushmore Tramway Adventures are also worth visiting.

Keystone, SD

What's nearby

Big Thunder Gold Mine - 7 min drive
Rushmore Cave - 8 min drive
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 10 min drive
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 10 min drive
Mount Rushmore - 17 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cruizzers - ‬8 min drive
‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Carvers Cafe - ‬16 min drive
‪Powder House Lodge and Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Boss' Pizza & Chicken - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just 15 min from Mount Rushmore !!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just 15 min from Mount Rushmore !!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just 15 min from Mount Rushmore !!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just 15 min from Mount Rushmore !!! located?

Situated in Keystone, this cabin is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from National Presidential Wax Museum and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Rushmore Tramway Adventures. Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

29 June 2024

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

Family vacation

This was a wonderful place to stay while exploring keystone and the surrounding area. It is very quiet and was a great space for us to spread out when relaxing. They have done a great job with all of the details. Would love to visit again when we are in the area

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cory M.

26 June 2024

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

Nice Cabin

This cabin was nice- very clean and as advertised in the photos and the listing. Check in was very easy. It is a bit further from Keystone/ Mount Rushmore than I realized, but not too bad. The amenities are minimal (only a few plates and bowl, no soap in the shower), but overall it was a great place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

12 June 2024

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

Family get away

We really enjoyed our stay in the Glendale cbin in the beautiful Black Hills! We would like to go back some day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

11 Mar 2024

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

Charming cabin

Loved the area and all the history of the cabin. Nice setting and close to all the attractions.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

27 Oct 2023

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

Fall Break

It was a perfect location for Mt Rushmore. Could drop in to the monument whenever we felt like it. Loved the small town atmosphere. The cabin was far enough of the beaten path to feel secluded but located close enough to civilization ❤️it

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christin F.

8 Oct 2023

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

Trip to BH

Amazing place to stay. Very pleased with the host! Recommending this place with friends on their trip to the BH.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brian R.

3 Oct 2023

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

Cozy Cabin

The cabin was a short distance from Keystone. A nice getaway for the weekend. Nice, warm wood interior. Water pressure was lacking for taking a shower.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Sept 2023

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

Great cabin!

This was a very nice cabin with interesting history. It was very neat and roomy and a perfect location, right outside Keystone. When we got up our first morning, there were five deer and about a dozen turkeys in our front yard. We were only 15 miles from Mt Rushmore! Loved having a washer/dryer. Our hosts provided lots of extras, such as detergent! And coffee! We would highly recommend this cabin!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gay B.

16 Sept 2023

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

Perfect woodsy retreat

Love the rustic wood furniture, wood ceiling, etc. Very handy for national monuments!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten K.

12 Sept 2023

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

Great vacation

This was a great property. Close to so many things. My family enjoyed our stay and loved the history of the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

2 Sept 2023

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

Great Place, Nice Location

We really enjoyed the cabin in the woods. It was nice to be in a quite place after a day of driving around exploring South Dakota. The place was the perfect size for our family. We enjoyed seeing the horse next door in the morning, deer and turkeys also came for a visit. The place was conveniently located to the things we wanted to see.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

14 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful!

This cabin was perfect for us during our stay in SD. Close to Keystone. Our kids loved spending time in the creek, running around the yard and having campfires for smores. Thank you Doug & Wendy for being great hosts!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

3 Aug 2023

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

Perfect for your family

Great little cabin in the perfect location- easy access to Custer State park and Mt. Rushmore. Our teenagers appreciated the 2 full beds in the second bedroom. The kitchen was well-stocked with some extras that many properties don’t provide. We’d definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

26 July 2023

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

An absolute gem!!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Glendale Cabin!!! We were in town with our Shrine group for an event at Mt Rushmore, and ourselves and another couple stayed on at the cabin after the event.... it was super easy to find in proximity to Mt. Rushmore, as well as to everything else!! And the cabin itself... not only clean and bright and airy... and a perfect location within the Hills... if you like history, this is the cabin for you! With bones from the 1880s and a President having given a speech from what is now the living room (a front porch back then), to the intricately laid stone retaining walls and steps with Mt Rushmore history.... this cabin oozes history (all of which we learned from the excellent reading material provided by Wendy and Doug!) At night, we sat by the fire and watched the beautiful forest give way to the most incredible star-laden sky! We rented a side by side on our second day, and, after seeing amazing Hills scenery, in addition to getting a little muddier than planned, were most appreciative of the on-sight laundry :) The cabin has everything you might need!!! We cannot say enough amazing things about the Glendale cabin and our awesome hosts and are already planning our next trip back!!! Thank you, Doug and Wendy for this 10 star VRBO!! :) :) Love love loved everything about it!!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

22 July 2023

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

Beautiful views

This is the perfect place for a base camp to hit all the surrounding sites. The beauty of this cabin and surrounding area can’t be described with words. If we are in the area again without hesitation this is where I would stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

17 July 2023

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

Friends + Family

Everything was amazing and everyone loved the cabin. We all had a blast!! Five star 100%

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

16 July 2023

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

Relaxing

Everything was as advertised. Great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

10 July 2023

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

Unbelievably relaxed

This cabin in the hills is perfect to get away from it all; and still be close to it all! The quietest and darkest nights; and wildlife along with the scenery puts you at instant peace. True definition of getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorena C.

29 June 2023

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

Perfect cabin away from the crowds but close to town

My mom, my husband and I, our two kids (9/11) stayed during late June. Perfect weather! No crowds. Cabin is located minutes from all the attractions, but also nestled away for peace, quiet and privacy. Our family enjoyed the location, we spent most evenings outside making a fire pit, playing a board game, roasting s’mores and enjoying nature. Thanks for letting us stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

28 June 2023

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

Excellent location and clean cabin.

Great place to unwind, relax, and enjoy nature. Perfect location to explore the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay H.

12 June 2023

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

Great Spot in the Black Hills

Our group consisted of our daughter, 3 grandsons, my wife, and myself. The grandsons had a blast being outside and playin the creek. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the cool nights with lots of fresh air. Everything worked fine. *****

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

26 May 2023

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

Excellent area

The house is in an extraordinary place! Centrally located to all the activities we had planned. Beautiful scenery and the wildlife in the front yard was an excellent bonus! The history of the place made the trip even that much more enjoyable. I will be highly recommending this place to friends and family if they choose to visit the Black Hills.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

9 May 2023

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

Nice getaway

Nice place in a nice area. Had a great stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

17 Sept 2022

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

Great Place

We had wonderful stay. The cabin is clean and cozy. Wendy and Doug are great! Enjoyed our stay, thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

27 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful setting, convenient location!

Wendy and Doug’s cabin was the perfect location for our week long South Dakota family adventure! Beautiful setting in the Black Hills and convenient distance to all the top hiking destinations in Custer State Park and the Black Hills forest that we had planned.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Doug and Wendy Skogen

Doug and Wendy purchased this cute cabin in 2013 since then we have done an almost complete remodel on it. Now it is our turn to share the beauty and history of this little place that was once a town of it's own! This town was called Glendale and was famous for mining Tin during the time Mt Rushmore was being born!

Why they chose this property

This property is located just a few miles outside of Keystone off a paved road that is very easy to access. The Glendale cabin is just minutes from most attractions in the hills. You will have all the amentias your own home has to offer.