Trail’s End Cabin (King/Twin)

3 Guests No Pets Cabin in Keystone
Just bring your own sleeping bag or blanket. We provide the rest! This cabin sleeps up to 3 (king/twin). - property
Just bring your own sleeping bag or blanket. We provide the rest! This cabin sleeps up to 3 (king/twin).
Furnished with a kitchenette, mini fridge and coffee maker.
Trail's End Cabin - Buffalo Rock Lodge & Cabins
Showerhouse hallway and info station
Showerhouse hallway and info station
From:$129 per night

Property Details

Outfitted with comfortable beds and seating areas, this cabin is perfect for getting out into nature, without being "too far" into nature. The cabin comes with its own dedicated, private bathroom in the shower house. For meal preparation, the cabin features a kitchenette unit with a hot plate and refrigerator, and the centrally-located pavilion has a propane grill and fire pit for burgers and s’mores (food not included). Our play area and nature trail offer kids a chance to unwind after a long day in the car. This furnished cabin sleeps up to three. It has a king bed and a twin bed. Just bring your own sleeping bag or blanket. We provide the rest!

Nightly Rates (w/ Stay and Save Discounts):
2-3 Nights: $149/night
4-6 Nights: $139/night
7+ Nights: $129/night
 

Sleeping Arrangements

Living Room 1

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed

Amenities

Attractions

  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Winery Tours
  • Zoo

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Outdoor Play Area

Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet - Wifi
  • Parking
  • Towels Provided

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Cookware
  • Dining Area
  • Dining Table
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Leisure

  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Gambling
  • Horseback Riding
  • Paddle Boat
  • Shopping
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Location

  • Mountain
  • Mountain View
  • Rural

Outdoor

  • Deck/Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Gas Grill
  • Lanai / Gazebo

Safety

  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Smoke Detector

Sports

  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Fly
  • Fishing Freshwater
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Hunting
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Spelunking
  • Swimming

Availability

Location

24524 Playhouse Road
Keystone, South Dakota Open in Maps

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Reservations canceled at least 30 days prior to their check-in date are eligible for a 95% refund of the deposit. The remaining 5% is withheld to cover our costs, including credit card processing fees.

Children Policy
We welcome children aged 8 and above in the lodge. All ages are welcome in the cabins. For your safety, climbing on rock outcroppings and antique equipment displays is prohibited.

Smoking Policy
The lodge and cabins are smoke-free, but there are smoking areas outside.

Pets Policy
Beginning in 2025, we no longer accept pets. Our own pets are not allowed in the lodge, but they do occasionally greet guests outside in common areas. (This can include cats, dogs and chickens.) Please call ahead if this is a problem.

Deposit Policy

A deposit in the amount of 50% of room charges (excluding cleaning fees and taxes) is due at the time of reservation request. The balance (including any cleaning fees and taxes) is due upon arrival.

Guest Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Based on 55 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

95%

4 star reviews

5%

3 star reviews

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Recent reviews

by Review from Airbnb Guest #314188

10/02/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely cabin in the woods Multiple deer all around every morning and night. The shower facilities were private and pristine. Close to many of the area attractions. Marilyn was very helpful and gave us excellent advice on making the most of our time.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #313578

09/29/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great location to all things in the Black Hills! Cozy cabin in the woods with deer and wild turkeys. Peaceful and quiet. Bath house was spotless with our own designated bath room. Marilyn provides maps for common areas in the hills. Microwave, fridge and a water cooler provided. Don’t expect a TV. If you’ve spent your day enjoying all that the Black Hills has to offer, you won’t have time for TV!

We had a great time!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #312267

09/20/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Such a beautiful property, the stars at night were amazing!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #312152

09/19/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely LOVED our stay here. Marilyn was so nice and welcoming. You first meet her at the main cabin to check in and then you follow her just around the corner to the loop of cabins. She will show you what's inside and then take you up to the bath house, which is within the cabin loop, and show you inside your bathhouse room. Everything was so clean and neat. And was decorated for fall which I loved that touch. She really takes pride in her rentals. There was a great air conditioning unit. Nice small fridge, microwave, loved that there was a water filler. Didn't use the hot plate but so nice that's an option, with pots and pans. Every morning and night we saw deer out on the property. Location was perfect! I would definitely stay here again and hope I get to in the future.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #311511

09/11/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic cabin in the Black Hills just outside of Keystone! Clean, cozy, peaceful, comfortable beds, fantastic atmosphere! Loved this place!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #308408

08/17/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for a wonderful stay! So cozy and peaceful.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #304280

07/14/2025

5 out of 5 stars

We stayed at Marilyn’s cabin when we visited Mt. Rushmore and the Badlands. The location is great - it’s close to Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park. The cabin was comfortable and the surroundings were very peaceful and beautiful. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a “glamping” experience close to Mt. Rushmore and Custer Statepark.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #303733

07/10/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Our stay was perfect! The cabin was exactly what we were looking for.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #303528

07/08/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great location, my 7 year old had the best time, lots of kids to play with and a nice playground for them to play. We saw a lot of bucks too. Would love to return some other time.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #302318

06/27/2025

5 out of 5 stars

This place was a Gem. Not too often fo you get your own private bathroom in a cabin space such as this. Marilyn also provided a free grill, fireplace, play area, utensils, plates, bowls, etc. It was perfect and peaceful. It was also situated in a great location to get to Keystone, badlands, mount Rushmore, custer, needles highway, and iron mountain road. We will be back! We highly recommend!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #301814

06/22/2025

5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our stay in the hospitality. Everything was exceptionally clean. It's very easy to check in and check out and we felt very welcome. This host goes above and beyond for their guests.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #300939

06/15/2025

4 out of 5 stars

Rustic and peaceful setting. Cabin was comfortable, with high-end mattress (although quite high off the floor). Hostess was responsive and easy to communicate with. The bathroom/shower block is about 100+ feet from the cabin, with no running water facilities in the cabin, so planning for any extensive cooking is necessary. The bathroom was modern, clean and it was nice to have this as a privately assigned space.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #300784

06/14/2025

5 out of 5 stars

This was the perfect place to stay for our trip to the Black Hills! The suggested scenic drives were a bonus!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #276212

09/29/2024

5 out of 5 stars

The cabin was an idyllic stay near custer. Easy access to all the park has to offer and local restaurants. The cabin was clean and comfortable with all the amenities we could need and more. Marilyn was a fantastic host. We’ll definitely be coming again.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #276206

09/29/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic, an oasis in the middle of too many corporate lodging cookie cutters

by Review from Airbnb Guest #273384

09/09/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely loved this place. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful. Very clean and relaxing. Centrally located to see many attractions in the Black Hills. Marilyn has a map and detailed instructions for 4 different day trips available to see the sights. Also included are recommendations for extra places to see and places to eat. We really appreciated all the recommendations because we saw places we didn't even know about and loved coming back to our cabin each night. We will definitely go back!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #272950

09/07/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Marilyn’s place was wonderful! It was within close proximity to beautiful attractions and things to do. Marilyn had step by step itinerary suggestions for us to make our experience in South Dakota well work it! Highly suggest taking the Needles Highway/Sylvan Lake directions she had pulled together. We look forward to returning in the future!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #270869

08/22/2024

5 out of 5 stars

We will be returning! Everything and more we loved about this place! Marilyn was a great host! Kept up on our linens, garbage, and water- just as promised. Scenery was amazing!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #267480

08/08/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Marilyn’s place was perfect for our vacation! Super nice hosts and adorable cabins for glamming! Loved the location in the mountains and close to Mount Rushmore. The bed was super comfortable, slept well!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #267016

08/06/2024

5 out of 5 stars

This place gets all of the little things right - and I mean ALL of them. The stay at Buffalo Rock was 10 stars all around - anything that could be done to make the stay more comfortable was there, from in unit filtered water, snacks, all cookware and utensils you could imagine, and more. I'm immensely glad we chose this as a base of operations for getting engaged with my now fiancé. Thanks to Marilyn and her team of folks keeping on top of it all - I'm sure it's a full adventure in itself.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #266644

08/05/2024

5 out of 5 stars

L'accueil, le cadre, la cabane, tout était parfait ! L'emplacement permet facilement de visiter Custer park et Mont Rushmore.
Je recommande +++

by Review from Airbnb Guest #266479

08/04/2024

5 out of 5 stars

A perfect peaceful retreat in the mountains away from the crowds yet within easy driving distance to town and sites. A perfect base camp for exploring everything the Hills have to offer!

The cabin was comfortable, private bathroom immaculate. The hosts and other guests were friendly and informative.

We’ll be back!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #263785

07/17/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful place to stay! Loved the remoteness but proximity to everything. We had an amazing vacation.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #262404

07/08/2024

5 out of 5 stars

What a slice of heaven! Out of the fray of Keystone but close to everything. The attention to detail and care of the staff is evident here.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #261707

07/03/2024

5 out of 5 stars

We loved this cabin in the Hills. It was quiet, peaceful and beautiful mountains. We will be back

by Review from Airbnb Guest #261220

06/30/2024

5 out of 5 stars

The place was perfect. We had everything we needed. It was clean. Easily accessible. And then having the large communal outdoor eating place with a grill and a fireplace were perfect.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #258333

06/23/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Such a beautiful place to stay! It was just what we were looking for and we had a great time. Very grateful to our amazing host for the cozy stay!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #257087

06/15/2024

5 out of 5 stars

This cabin stay was amazing!! It is also pretty centrally located for the surrounding sights and activities. Will definitely come back if we are in the area!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #256601

06/12/2024

5 out of 5 stars

We loved it here.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #255524

06/05/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Marilyn was a wonderful host. Her cabin was clean and very cute. She really thought of everything and even gave us great food recommendations!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #255399

06/04/2024

5 out of 5 stars

We loved escaping to nature for a few days! The property was beautiful and we saw several deer during our stay. While the outdoor walk to the bath house was a new experience, we were thankful for the private bathrooms in the bath house. We definitely plan to stay here again!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #254525

05/29/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Our stay was amazing- the cabin was very cozy, everyone was kind, and there was a lot to do in the area. The staff was super helpful and I'd stay here again if I came back to SD.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #254063

05/26/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Cozy and clean cabin in beautiful surroundings. Marilyn was very sweet and helpful. Will highly recommend!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #253207

05/19/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Very welcoming hosts.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #251598

05/08/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #226009

10/11/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Me and My Fiance enjoyed our stay at the Cabin, Marilyn was really nice and helpful. it was nice and peaceful away from the city. Everything was as described. we will definitely stay again if we are in the area!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #224102

09/30/2023

5 out of 5 stars

everything about this place was amazing. I would absolutely stay here again. the hostess was extremely helpful and informative. the place was clean, quiet, inviting and exactly what we needed. I would love to come back.

Response From: Black Hills Rentals

We would welcome you back when you can stay longer!!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #221678

09/21/2023

5 out of 5 stars

beautiful location with easy access to all the things nearby. very helpful instructions on how to get to nearby attractions.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #214742

09/04/2023

5 out of 5 stars

wonderful wonderful place! it was a very peaceful area among the blackhills, we loved being able to see the deer wandering about the place at dusk time. Having your own private bathroom with shower is the next best thing to having it in the cabin. Will definitely be returning here when we come back to Keystone!!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #213507

08/27/2023

4 out of 5 stars

The gazebo gathering place is great!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #211159

08/11/2023

5 out of 5 stars

We had a great stay! Awesome location, super clean and well-kept. Host was very helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #210958

08/09/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Il Buffalo Rock Lodge è un piccolo paradiso immerso nelle Black Hills, situato in un'ottima posizione rispetto a tutte le principali attrazioni della zona.

La Cabin è perfetta per rilassarsi dopo lunghe giornate, e svegliarsi con 5 daini nel prato davanti alla propria porta non ha prezzo (e poi c'è anche un adorabile gatto

by Review from Airbnb Guest #210542

08/06/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Buffalo Rock (where this cabin is) was a fantastic place to stay. We got a personal tour from the owner when we checked in, so that we would know where everything was. The grounds were gorgeous and fantastically cared for. The cabin came exactly as described.

The place was also teeming with animals: there were a couple of deer that seemed to be totally chill with hanging around people, a bunch of friendly chickens, and a rather gregarious cat.

I would highly recommend staying here. The host was easy to talk to, had great recommendations, and made booking here easy. When I come back through the Black Hills and need a place to stay, this will be the place I am going to look.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #210206

08/03/2023

5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our stay. I thought having a separate bathroom area would be an inconvenience but I actually enjoyed the privacy. The view from the cabin was beautiful and the location to other areas visited was great. No complaints about this listing.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #209970

08/02/2023

4 out of 5 stars

The small cabin was cute and comfortable and had everything we needed except a TV but we were able to watch the news on our computer and phones. We stayed in Cabin #2 and it was 145 steps uphill from our private bathroom. Very inconvenient for someone who has to go a couple times a night. The road up is not well lite. Their was a lantern in the cabin but it didn't work. Thank goodness we had a flashlight with us. The portapotty that was provided looked like it hadn't been cleaned in months. I only used it once because it was so bad. The pavilion wasn't kept up with. It needed a good sweeping (which I did) and a trash bag in the trash can.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #209764

07/31/2023

5 out of 5 stars

We loved the cabin. It was very comfortable. We wished we stayed more than one night! Our kid loved the playground, too.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #208555

07/24/2023

5 out of 5 stars

We used the cabin as our base camp for all the sites we wanted to see and visit in the Black Hills. The cabin was perfect and the wash house was great.

We took advantage of the locations for all the national and state parks and star gazing at night out on our cabin front porch. It is amazing canvas of stars has far has you can see.

We recommend the town of Keystone just 10 minutes away that is nestled in the hills. Try Powder House for breakfast . You’ll leave with a full belly and a smile.

We highly recommend the cabins in the hills and already have it down for next summer.
WE CANT WAIT!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #208207

07/20/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Love this place. Plan to stay again.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #207389

07/13/2023

5 out of 5 stars

A clean charming cabin with amenities of a typical hotel room. A nice porch to sit and enjoy the outdoors. The bathroom,/shower assigned for our use and a short walk away was full-size, spotless and modern. Marylyn was very friendly and hospitable. We enjoyed our stay.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #203987

06/25/2023

5 out of 5 stars

The place was exactly how it was described. The host was very accommodating with us as we couldn’t walked up the hill to the shower house so she let us drive up to the bathroom using their private drive. There was a private shower room for each cabin which was very nice.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #201654

06/11/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Great cabins with all the amenities to use. Having the shower house with your own private bathroom was really nice after a long day of hiking. Great place for families. Close to mt Rushmore and Custer state park

by Review from Airbnb Guest #201308

06/07/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely place to stay, the roads a bit curvier than anticipated but well worth the trip. Having an individual bathroom was definitely a bonus, and the area itself very pretty and secluded. Would stay there again!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #200182

05/31/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Loved this cabin! it's very quiet and peaceful with deer right out the door! The hills and trees are great and you can rest. Can't say enough about Marilyn as a welcoming host and Gideon as the tech expert!! Really enjoyed staying here.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #199757

05/28/2023

5 out of 5 stars

A peaceful cabin with exactly what we needed. And some cute animals around as well!!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #199479

05/24/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by Marilyn, who knew who I was and greeted me and my son both by name (as did her son a minute later). She took us on a tour of the place, showed everything in the cabin, the grounds, and the restroom area. She answered questions and had recommendations for activities in the area. I'm glad we followed her suggestions. The experience in the Black Hills was truly unforgettable. We look forward to returning with the whole family again.

from $129 / night

4.9