GREAT option for housing REALLY CLOSE to Mt. Rushmore! We stayed three nights in the Black Hills…read moreof South Dakota and this was our home SUH-WEET home late in the winter season. Now, staying IN a log cabin IS NOT something Southern Californians normally do, so this was our chance, wahoo! After looking at the "available" winter options (not all businesses are open year-round here), we found this place on an Internet search for lodging close to Mt. Rushmore. Our initial source was www.keystonechamber.com under "find lodging." Then confirmed it's likability on tripadvisor, where it sported a 4.5 stars with 22 reviews, which certainly raised some eyebrows. During the months of Oct.1 to May 1, price range is from $95-125.00 4 people, $5 for each additional person. Aw yeah, SOLD! There are 6 cabins, built in 2007, located on S. Fwy 16. We stayed in #2 Cabin, Sunset Ridge. The "office," a.k.a. the owner's house, overlooked the grounds. Friendly interaction to obtain our keys and that was the last time we saw them. Sunset Ridge cabin has 2 beds & 1 bath, with one Queen in a loft, and the other in a room. There's also a hide-a-bed sofa in the main living space. Wow factor for the young squires, besides being in a log cabin, was the porch swing! Wheee!!! The only cabin on our level with one :) Clean and cozy inside. Heat strips are smartly placed high, away from curious munchkins. An A/C unit is there but, unnecessary during our stay. Beds & pillows were comfortable. The kitchenette, with microwave, lil fridge, electric skillet, & sink, helped keep us on the go. The main question was would the traffic sounds from HWY 16 be irritating? It could barely be heard while we were awake, and after all the daily explorations, we were all too exhausted to even notice any commotion while the moon shined. Yup, outtie like a light at night! 25 miles from Rapid City and 3.6 miles from Mt. Rushmore, our location allowed easy access to all the interesting things in the area which were open at this time of the year. Despite this being a true log cabin, this wasn't "roughing" it at all. No complaints here! EASY recommendation ;) Just so you know, the office does have a DVD player available. We watched National Treasure 1 & 2, and North By Northwest during our stay (movies with Mt. Rushmore in them).

Bring EARPLUGS. so sad, cabins are directly on US Hwy 16, a 60mph highway. Had hoped the traffic…read morewould die down at night, alas, the 18 wheelers with their jack brakes BAPaBAPaBAPaBAP make it impossible. Could not sit on the cool porch swing and enjoy ourselves. Otherwise, the place is 5 stars. Really sweet young family trying to make a go of it. Need to disassemble the cabins and move them to the parking area on the top of their property away from the highway.

This property and management is amazing!! The owner and his wife are absolutely accommodating to…read moreany request we had they have so much knowledge about the area and, they also have so many amenities that you can use for free while on the property! Free use of the bikes, gold panning equipment, pool, hot tub, gas grills,and a campfire with access to free wood! Also many free items and items you can rent in the office, personal hygiene things, cooking utensils, really I could list so much more!! I will absolutely never stay anywhere else again as long as they have a vacant room!! Oh and I forgot to mention the breathing taking views, you are right by a creek and the views are just indescribable!! Thank you so much for making our stay one we will always remember!!my husband is only home 10 days a month from work and our time together is super special and you definitely helped make it amazing!!!

DAN AND I HAVE Been to BLACK HILLS CABINS AND MOTEL 4 times! We are going back again this year!…read moreGeorge is one the greatest people we know. A couple of years ago we rode our bike there and Dan got shingles. He needed to go to hospital, George let use his vehicle to take him to the hospital. And the next day to the eye doctor. There are many people out that would do this for you! George is a great host and now a good friend, if you never been to South Dakota this is the place to stay! Black hills cabins and motel are central located to all of the attractions! If you stay once and you ever go back you will be calling George to book a cabin! I give it a 5 star review

Clean, nicely furnished, fire pit and grill, were nice. Easy access to the local attraction. Did…read morehave issues finding any local tv stations. It was great seeing the deer every morning and evening.

Very nice room. Loved watching the deer frolic outside our room. Very convenient to rapid city,…read morekeystone, Mt Rushmore and Custer state park. We enjoyed having a place close to all the activities we wanted to experience. Loved the night time lighting of mt Rushmore. The helicopter ride and the day trip through Custer state park. All within 15 min of cabin. Horses even came to say hi.

Interesting place....food was wonderful and very accommodating to food allergies and we met some…read morevery fun people there. It is not what we expected, it's right off the Main Street, we were scolded for breaking some rules, the prices are reasonable, and Dawna is a good person who loves her place and is very knowledgable about the area.

This is one of the worst places I have ever thought of staying. It was bad enough that I did not…read morestay after being showed my room. The place is cluttered and dirty, close to a major highway and therefore noisy. The merchant refused to refund my charge despite the fact that I did not stay in the room for more than 30 minutes. Do not waste your money here. I moved to the Best Western which was the same price - clean and comfortable.

Ron and Leslie are gracious hosts for this appealing mountain retreat. Located between Keystone and…read moreHill City, good access to Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park. Beautiful woodsy hillside setting. Smallish rooms with roomy comfortable dining and parlor area. Gourmet breakfasts and friendly folks! Leslie went the extra mile and did laundry after we had a spill in our car . Watch CAREFULLY for deer on the winding road. They are everywhere! Yes we would come again!

My wife and I were looking for a B&B in South Dakota instead of the usual Hotel. Because there are…read morelimited nice Hotels in this area, we preferred to go the B&B option. The B&B is situated about 5,000 ft. above sea level on several acres of land. The drive is absolutely beautiful and you are in close proximity to all the area attractions (Mt. Rushmore, etc). Amenities: The room we stayed in was very cozy and had all the nice amenities you would expect from a B&B. Not too large, but not too small. The hosts make you feel at home so don't feel shy about asking them questions. Your room is actually part of the house, so your room is across the hallway from other visitors. We didn't mind because our neighbors were very respectable and there are only two other rooms. The doors lock, however you don't get a key to your room so the back door stays open. They have an open door policy and I didn't find this to be a problem. Our car was parked within a short distance to our back door so there was no need to lug your gear up any challenging walkways. Everything was neat and clean and your room is cleaned daily. The food is exceptional. Leslie is a gourmet cook and will accommodate any needs you have (like Gluten free). She makes a great variety of foods in each of her breakfast so it is not the same every time. The portions are just right and it gets you enough food to get you through a good part of the day. Travel: You will do a lot of driving as you have to go about 6 miles of winding beautiful road down to the town of Keystone everyday you travel. It takes about 15 minutes. You need to watch for wildlife because there is a lot of it! Company: Leslie and Ron were wonderful hosts and they know a wealth of knowledge about the area. Other: They have two animals: a very loving Lab and Cat. They were very well behaved animals and they didn't bother us in the slightest. Price: The price was very comparable to a Hotel, but here you receive a full course breakfast and the beautiful surroundings without the noisy crowds of a hotel. We would definitely stay here again if given the chance!

Best coffee shop in town! Set inside a B&B and antique shop. They make their own syrup for the Wild…read moreChokecherry Latté! The proprietor is a sweet gentleman who takes a lot of pride in his business. We will be back!

In a town severely lacking (as far as I can tell) in espresso bars, this was a welcome find. The…read moreespresso & smoothie shop is run out of a small kitchen in the middle of the antiques store. The espresso and non-espresso drinks are top notch, though, so don't dismiss it just because the barista isn't wearing an apron. Bring cash or order several items because there's a $10 minimum on credit/debit card purchases.

We really enjoyed our stay at Mountains to Prairies B&B. We were traveling with our 18month old and…read morethey were so accommodating. They provided a hooded bath towel, made kid-sized pancakes and the room we stayed in had an adjacent play area with a loft and cubby hole for playing or sleeping. There were stuffed animals and a small table & chairs. We only wish we could have stayed here for our whole trip to the Black Hills!

From the owner: Mountains To Prairies (M2P) is a Black Hills Bed and Breakfast near Mount Rushmore and conveniently…read morelocated in Hill City, South Dakota, in the central Black Hills. Walk to historic downtown and ride the Black Hills Central Railroad's 1880 Train. Hike, run or bike on the George S. Mickelson Trail. M2P shares residence with Smiling Bear Antiques Shop and Espresso Bar. Children are welcome. Enjoy hospitality that shows you are on our minds. Please see the Dates, Rates and More page of M2P's website for available discounts and policies. Make Mountains To Prairies Bed and Breakfast your relaxing place, and your venturing-off point.