Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park
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Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park
East Custer, South Dakota, 57751
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Hiking
Wi-Fi in public areas
No smoking in public areas
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Property Description
Located on the first floor, this area is the original master bedroom of the McDonald Ranch Lodge. The Lodge was designed and built by Richard McDonald, the current resident and owner. The suite has been slightly redesigned to become a lovely space for our guest’s enjoyment.
An entrance to the Master Suite has been added to the cozy, private deck. The deck has built in bench seating beneath a large oak tree. There is also a table with two chairs for outdoor dining.
The suite faces the front of the property, to the East, with views of the fields across the county road. A kitchenette has been added which includes a sink, dining and basic cooking utensils, toaster, drip coffeemaker, microwave, induction hot plate with cooking pans, and dorm size fridge. A large flat screen TV with a Roku stick and remote are included. We use Starlink satellite internet for our WiFi, free of charge for our guests.
This suite includes custom wood flooring, a vaulted ceiling with considerable windows, and a king size bed. The in-suite bathroom includes a large jacuzzi bathtub with windows, sink with expansive counter space, toilet closet, and a spacious walk-in shower.
This suite is ideal for a couple, or as additional space to the adjacent Carriage House Cabin. The Carriage House Cabin is located a few steps away, to the South.
I.E. Dad, Mom, and a couple of little ones in the Carriage House with Grandma and Grandpa in the Master Suite.
There is a three day minimum to reserve the Master Suite.
We do not have guest laundry facilities. There are laundromats in Keystone and Hill City. Garbage cans are located on the West facing part of the main house, where the parking area is.
Unfortunately, due to many considerations, we do not allow pets / animals on the property. No exceptions. If a guest arrives for their reservation with an animal they will NOT be given a rental key NOR issued a refund. Thank you for understanding.
Driving and Parking Info: The Ranch is located directly off of a well maintained and paved county road. Our driveways are hard packed dirt and gravel. We have limited parking near each of the cabins and suites. We have an additional parking area at the rear of the main lodge. We have a large, well kept meadow beyond that for overflow parking of motorcycle trailers, side by sides, etc. We ask that you please do not block the main driveways or the two car garage at the front of the property.
Check in is at 4:00pm MST or later. Check out is by 11:00am MST.
Due to our small staff we do not offer early check in nor late check out. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 3-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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10.0/10
Cleanliness10.0
Amenities10.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
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Surroundings
Airport: Rapid City Regional Airport
(48.9 km)
Train: Keystone Station
(10.5 km)
Landmarks: Lakota Lake
(1.1 km)
Landmarks: Timber Ridge Campground
(1.1 km)
Landmarks: Iron Mtn Rd Visitor Center Keystone, SD
(1.5 km)
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One-Bedroom Apartment
1 king bed
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10.0/10
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11 reviews

- Cleanliness10.0
- Amenities10.0
- Location10.0
- Service10.0
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Dennis F.
May 7, 2025

Awesome place
Definitely a place we would stay again, our host Richard was a pleasure to speak with in the morning having coffee on his porch, before we would head out for the day, would highly recommend

Donna S.
September 3, 2024

Magical
Loved our suite. We were greeted by deer am and pm. Richard came to see us our first day. He is a very pleasant man. With a colorful history. We really enjoyed speaking with him. The house was close enough for us to visit 5 National Parks. And drive thru all our must haves on the list. We would stay here again!

Sherry W.
October 13, 2023

Master Suite stay
We we're going to the Buffalo Roundup in Custer State Park and planned on sitting on the north side. It worked out very well. The location of the ranch was excellent. The place was very well kept up with the exception of the fireplace which was one of the reasons it was a location of choice. The fireplace was listed as part of the perks but it did not work and the owner said it had not worked in several years. We were quite disappointed and they need to change their listing. However the rest of it was lovely.

pam m.
July 12, 2024

Peaceful
We had a wonderful stay. We totally recommend this space for privacy and peace. Mr. McDonald was a wonderful host.

Paige H.
August 25, 2024

Lovely little honeymoon getaway
The McDonald Ranch was truly the perfect place for my husband and I to get away and spend time together after our wedding. Mr. McDonald is a lovely man and does a fantastic job welcoming guests and ensuring that their stay is comfortable. We would certainly book again!

Anne V.
June 7, 2025

Spring get away!
Absolutely wonderful trip. The location was perfect for both Mt Rushmore and Custer.

Tim H.
July 23, 2024

A Peaceful Getaway
My husband and I stayed for 4 nights in the Master Suite! It was the perfect getaway! The place is very quiet and relaxing. We did stay on the go quite a bit, as we went to see the sights of the area (Mt. Rushmore, The Badlands, Crazy Horse). We ate at quite a few of the local restaurants and never had a bad meal. As far as the property goes, Doc and Mrs. Doc were awesome! The place was spotless! Thank you to Mr. McDonald for sharing his property with us.....and others!

Kathy R.
August 4, 2024

Master Suite
McDonald Ranch Master Suite was a wonderful place to stay. It was clean, comfortable, peaceful and beautiful. My husband and I enjoyed our stay. Richard MCDonald, the owner was fun and interesting to visit with. We would love to stay here again.

Dave P.
September 4, 2024

Mt Rushmore/Crazyhorse/custer State Park
Very nice property. Other than bad gps info from google maps, the only down size for me was the mattress was too soft. Close location to all attractions.
Services & Amenities
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Hiking
Off-site
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Off-site
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children aged 3 and above are welcome at this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old
Property host

Richard McDonald
Speaks: English
About this property
Located on the first floor, this area is the original master bedroom of the McDonald Ranch Lodge. The Lodge was designed and built by Richard McDonald, the current resident and owner. The suite has been slightly redesigned to become a lovely space for our guest’s enjoyment.
An entrance to the Master Suite has been added to the cozy, private deck. The deck has built in bench seating beneath a large oak tree. There is also a table with two chairs for outdoor dining.
The suite faces the front of the property, to the East, with views of the fields across the county road. A kitchenette has been added which includes a sink, dining and basic cooking utensils, toaster, drip coffeemaker, microwave, induction hot plate with cooking pans, and dorm size fridge. A large flat screen TV with a Roku stick and remote are included. We use Starlink satellite internet for our WiFi, free of charge for our guests.
This suite includes custom wood flooring, a vaulted ceiling with considerable windows, and a king size bed. The in-suite bathroom includes a large jacuzzi bathtub with windows, sink with expansive counter space, toilet closet, and a spacious walk-in shower.
This suite is ideal for a couple, or as additional space to the adjacent Carriage House Cabin. The Carriage House Cabin is located a few steps away, to the South.
I.E. Dad, Mom, and a couple of little ones in the Carriage House with Grandma and Grandpa in the Master Suite.
There is a three day minimum to reserve the Master Suite.
We do not have guest laundry facilities. There are laundromats in Keystone and Hill City. Garbage cans are located on the West facing part of the main house, where the parking area is.
Unfortunately, due to many considerations, we do not allow pets / animals on the property. No exceptions. If a guest arrives for their reservation with an animal they will NOT be given a rental key NOR issued a refund. Thank you for understanding.
Driving and Parking Info: The Ranch is located directly off of a well maintained and paved county road. Our driveways are hard packed dirt and gravel. We have limited parking near each of the cabins and suites. We have an additional parking area at the rear of the main lodge. We have a large, well kept meadow beyond that for overflow parking of motorcycle trailers, side by sides, etc. We ask that you please do not block the main driveways or the two car garage at the front of the property.
Check in is at 4:00pm MST or later. Check out is by 11:00am MST.
Due to our small staff we do not offer early check in nor late check out. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 3-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy for Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park?
The cancellation policy for Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.What is the cancellation policy for Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park?
What are the check-in and check-out times at Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park?
Standard check-in time at Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park?
How far is the Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park from the closest airport?
The closest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, and it is about 44 mins from hotel by car (48.9 km).How far is the Romantic, Peaceful Getaway; Within 10 Mi of Mt. Rushmore & Custer State Park from the closest airport?
About This Property
Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional Airport |
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Distance to Airport | 48.89KM |
Distance to Train Station | 10.51KM |
Hotel Star Rating | 3 |