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Family-Friendly, Very Private, Trout Pond, Hot Tub, 40 Acres In National Forest

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Exterior
Aerial view
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Point of interest

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family-Friendly, Very Private, Trout Pond, Hot Tub, 40 Acres In National Forest

Beautiful lower level of custom-built log home located on 40 acres between Nemo & Sturgis in the heart of Vanocker Canyon. Private entrance/exit to the lower lever. We are a couple in our sixties and we live on the main level. One bedroom with two sets of queen-over-queen bunk beds. Full gourmet kitchen with granite countertop, 60" HD TV, DVD, cable, WiFi, log pool table, huge luxury bath with jetted tub, separate shower & private commode, propane barbecue grill & outdoor dining, hot tub just steps away, trout pond (catch & release is free - a small fee applies for keeping fish), parking right outside your door. ATV rentals nearby (free trail maps available); direct access to Forest Service trails. Brand new washer & dryer added November 2022! A double Caribbean hammock hung between two trees is the ideal spot to take a nap while communing with nature! Wildlife abounds in this area! You will see deer, wild turkey, bald eagles, elk and much more. The coyotes will serenade you from a distance every evening. We have several bird feeders and bird houses on the property. Mountain blue birds are everywhere and will amaze you with their beautiful song and their brilliant blue color! In August of 1874 General George Armstrong Custer camped in this valley. You will be experiencing history! The book describing Custer's expedition is provided for your enjoyment. History buffs will love it! With National Forest on three sides, this is also a great place for hiking and ATV-ing. Direct access to Kelly Spur Road which connects with over 3500 miles of ATV trails. Towels and sheets are provided. We provide coffee, tea, flour, sugar and basic spices. The kitchen is equipped with plenty of dishes, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, crockpot, dish soap, napkins & paper towels. The all-new stainless steel appliances include refrigerator with ice-maker, five burner stove, oven, microwave & dishwasher. Granite countertops in kitchen and beautiful cast concrete in the bath. Plenty of thick, fluffy towels are provided, as well as soaps, and a hairdryer. Beach towels are provided for the hot tub. Our world class trout pond is filled with huge rainbow trout. Make sure to check out the photos! We provide fishing poles, or you are welcome to bring your own. There is a fire pit down by the pond, as well as a charcoal grill and picnic tables. It's the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of sight-seeing in the beautiful Black Hills! PLEASE NOTE that there are dogs and cats (the cats are NOT allowed inside) on the property...if this is a problem for you, please consider choosing another property. If your dates aren't available, or this property doesn't meet your needs, please check out our other property, Misty Haven Cabin, at www.vrbo.com/1358567, which sits on 16 acres adjacent to this property.

Property manager

Margaret Bonicelli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Nemo, SD

What's nearby

  • Wonderland Caves - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 42 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino - 43 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Deadwood Welcome Center - 43 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 61 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pasta Corral - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Claim Jumpers Restaurant - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Big Mamas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burgers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Custer Camp 1874 - Home of The Pasta Corral - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly, Very Private, Trout Pond, Hot Tub, 40 Acres In National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly, Very Private, Trout Pond, Hot Tub, 40 Acres In National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly, Very Private, Trout Pond, Hot Tub, 40 Acres In National Forest?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly, Very Private, Trout Pond, Hot Tub, 40 Acres In National Forest located?

This family-friendly Nemo cabin is located in the mountains, 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Wonderland Caves, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Black Hills National Forest and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. Pactola Point Swim Beach and Petrified Forest of the Black Hills are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Family-Friendly, Very Private, Trout Pond, Hot Tub, 40 Acres In National Forest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay beautiful properly and caring owners
We had the best time on our vacation here! We were greeted with smiles and conversation. Everything was cared for with great attention to detail and also was very clean! We were comfortable and happy our entire stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah&Kacie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sturgis 2024
Very nice & quiet! We had the best time & the hosts are the BEST!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We had a great trip to the Black Hills and staying at this property was perfect and relaxing and the hosts were so sweet; making the trip even better!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So wonderful!
Our stay and Custer camp was so wonderful. Margret and Derito were the sweetest and made my kids first vacation one they will always remember! Everything was set up for a relaxing stay and you can’t beat the views! 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
The property was absolutely beautiful, quiet and peaceful! Our host were fabulous! There was wildlife in the area, turkeys, deer and two majestic bald eagles! It was a central location for us to get to where ever we wanted to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family spot
Relaxing, idyllic location that offered everything our big family needed for a great Black Hills vacation. Exceptionally nice hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
My wife and I had a great time at this cabin location.Because of weather we spent time indoors,in the hot tub, and Magaret made sure to have us stop at the pond on our way out.That was a pretty cool experience! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Property
Stunning property, beautiful views, everything that we were looking for on our getaway. Highly recommend as it has everything you need to make your stay enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and home!
Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property - the amenities (pool table, pond/fishing, and firepit), location and cleanliness. It was always a sanctuary to retreat to after busy days of seeing the sights around the Black Hills. We will definitely stay again on future visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and people
The host was a pleasure to be around, and the place is beautiful. It was a great location to use as a home base and see all of the attractions in the Black Hills. We will try to get back to this location soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay with family
This was a great place to stay with a family of all ages. The place was as nice as it looked online, the pond was super fun for my young kids, and the hosts’ hospitality was truly great! They cooked up the fish my son caught and made treats for my kids which was above and beyond. Highly recommended place for a family with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property!
We had a great time in South Dakota. The property was exactly as described, clean and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location and Gracious Hosts!!
This location is so beautiful and serene...we didn't want to leave! The home is very clean and cozy as well, and Margaret and Derito are very hospitable, gracious and kind. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

KAREN F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay in Nemo!
Our stay at Custer Camp was wonderful. The grounds were beautiful and the home is equally nice.The fishing pond was a huge hit and provided many hours of entertainment for our teenage son.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

M. V.

An amazing time and amazing hosts!!
Beautiful home, beautiful property and terrific hosts!! We look forward to our return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mitch L., Brandon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable property with amazing hosts!
We were blown away by this rental property! Our three kids absolutely loved it and did not want to leave. Margaret and Derito were the best hosts. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard J G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Majestic
Three of us from Pennsylvania stayed here for 1 week. We had an absolutely perfect stay from the moment we arrived! Margaret and Dorito are very special people who are committed to making sure their guests come first! Unfortunately, we were away traveling and exploring the epic scenery from sunrise to late at night and have hoped to have spend more time with them. None of want to wish our lives away but when that time comes, I hope it is like staying here! Thank you again hope to see you soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entire property was Superb!!!
Owners were very friendly. Derito greeted us upon check-in and made us feel welcome and right at home. Cabin was very clean and modern. Stay was excellent. Place was fantastic. Can't wait to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place and awesome host!
We had an awesome time that was beyond our expectations. This place is beautiful and is in a perfect location to visit everything in the Black Hills. Margaret and Derito go out of their way to make you feel like family. They are very special people and we really enjoyed this beautiful place and getting to know these awesome people. We hope to come again someday and would recommend this place to anyone. Great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love those trout and the owners
This property was much better than expected. The listing pictures were on-point and the accommodations were comfortable and spotless. The pool table was great, and the fishing pond was outstanding. The natural surroundings were beautiful. The owners were wonderful people, and we would love to repeat a stay with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!!!
It's a bit remote but the property is gorgeous. Cabin is very comfortable. The things worth noting, there was a bottle of wine awaiting us when we checked in, we were brought tiramisu, the shower and water pressure were amazing, the beds were wonderful........overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best part of an amazing vacation!
Our family absolutely loved staying at Custer Camp. Margaret and Derito are very gracious and it was a pleasure to meet them. The home and property are so beautiful and perfect, like out of a painting. The trout pond is incredible and the home is clean and fun with plenty to do inside and out. We wished we could stay another week just to hang out at the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2023
Such a relaxing stay in a beautiful area. The property and home is absolutely beautiful. 30 minute drive or so to Rapid City which has restaurants and grocery stores. The hosts were terrific and available if needed, and the bottle of wine upon arrival was such a thoughtful addition to an overall great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Slice of Paradise - A Dream Vacation Rental!
Our recent stay was an unforgettable experience that surpassed all our expectations. This stunning property provided everything one could possibly desire for a perfect vacation. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the breathtaking views and impeccable attention to detail that made our stay truly special. A bottle of wine and dessert were waiting for us upon arrival which was a nice surprise! We would highly, highly recommend staying here for your next Black Hills vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
It was very beautiful! The hospitality was awesome!! I recommend to other friends and family!! I’ll go back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021