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Little Elk Cottage in Scenic Vanocker Canyon - Beautiful Meadow Views!

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Your vacation destination!
"The Shire"--as past guests referred to this idyllic spot.
Beautiful, private cottage on 5 acres bordering Forest Service land.
Plenty of space in 17x32' great room with open beam ceiling--Lakota made Quilt!
Persian Rugs and log construction make this a very unique place to stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nemo, SD
  • Wonderland Caves
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Little Elk Cottage in Scenic Vanocker Canyon - Beautiful Meadow Views!

As you can see from the photos, this beautiful cottage is a great spot to spend a few days! Our cottage sleeps a maximum of 4 people and our rates begin at $245/night for 1-2 guests. Any additional guests after the first two are charged $25/person/night. Charging more for extra guests is done to cover the additional costs associated with accommodating more people. These costs include extra linens, towels, toiletries and increased wear and tear on the property. In the event of an unplanned cancellation, you will receive a refund if we re-rent the days you have reserved. We recommend travel insurance thru the VRBO check-out process, especially for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August.


At Little Elk Cottage Near Nemo, we offer you a memorable place to stay during your visit to the Black Hills. *****Check out the video here.***** This peaceful and sophisticated cottage is a one-of-a-kind oasis in the heart of Vanocker Canyon. Our cottage is an ideal destination for your vacation, honeymoon, anniversary, long weekend, or any time you want to get away from it all. We are conveniently located near the small, picturesque town of Nemo with dining at the historic Brandin' Iron Cafe and horseback riding. Wonderland Cave and Dalton Lake (great fishing!) are 15 minutes away. We are within 30 minutes of both Deadwood and Rapid City, centrally located to all Black Hills attractions, both north and south, including Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, Devil's Tower, Hill City, Custer State Park, Sturgis, Spearfish Canyon, Crazy Horse, and the Badlands. We are approximately 35-40 minutes from Hill City and Mt. Rushmore via the cut across #208 south of Nemo connecting to Hwy. #385, which is the main artery through the Black Hills.


Amenities include the following:
...Fully paved asphalt driveway with Private Entrance
...Fenced and gated 5-acre property that borders Forest Service land
...Small creek with aspens, apple trees and birches
...2 Bedrooms on main floor - Pillowtop Queen Beds
...Leather couch and Loveseat; Persian Rugs
...New 50" LG Television with many satellite channels
...Cell coverage at the top of the hill, less than one mile away. You will also get coverage thru the Wi-Fi. No Land Phone.
...Complimentary Wi-Fi in the Cottage but no streaming
...See 3-minute video here of the cottage interior, as well as the 5 private acres where our cottage is located. You can also find this video on UTube.
...Air conditioned for warmer days
...Fully equipped kitchen with Whirlpool appliances, including dishwasher and new microwave
...All paper products and linens provided
...Washer and Dryer in Cottage for your convenience
...Picnic Table and Gas Grill on outside Patio
...Property is not suitable for weddings, parties or family reunions.
...Fine dining 30 minutes away (Rapid City, Deadwood or Spearfish) as well as several places to eat within about a 15-minute drive. Cafe in Nemo as well.
...Cancellation Policy: If you are within our 60-day cancellation policy, you will receive a refund if we re-rent the days you have reserved. We recommend travel insurance to all of our guests, especially during the Sturgis Rally.
...Please check out our 5-star reviews below.
...Belle Joli' Winery (grapes grown in South Dakota) has a tasting room in Vanocker Canyon about 15 minutes north. Their Sparkling House has an outside patio where you can enjoy appetizers with their red, white and sparkling wine selections, as well as Sunday Brunch.


Our private cottage, sitting on five acres, offers all of the comforts of home, with a small stream meandering through the property and surrounded by beautiful hills, trees and wildlife. After spending your days sightseeing, you will enjoy returning to this tranquil setting and relaxing on the patio or the front porch. Our property was once chosen as part of an Arctic Cat promotional DVD and brochure.


We have a lodging license through the State of South Dakota #3569 and have been listed in the 'Insider's Guide' since 1997.


The scenic ride thru Vanocker Canyon is one of the most beautiful areas in the Black Hills.


Keywords: Cottage, Black Hills, Cabin

Here is a link to a video of our property. You can also search "Little Elk Cottage, Nemo SD" under you tube to see our video. Or, copy and paste this link so that you can see more inside and outside details of our cottage.
(https://youtube.com/watch?v=k0JMLibaFeE)

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children are welcome over the age of seven.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is fine on outside porch or patio.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number State of South Dakota Lodging License #3569

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nemo

Located in Nemo, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Wonderland Caves, while Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Adams House Museum are cultural highlights. Homestake Gold Mine and Storybook Island are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nemo, SD

What's nearby

  • Wonderland Caves - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame - 35 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 50 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino - 51 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Deadwood Welcome Center - 51 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pasta Corral - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Big Mamas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Custer Camp 1874 - Home of The Pasta Corral - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Claim Jumpers Restaurant - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Elk Cottage in Scenic Vanocker Canyon - Beautiful Meadow Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Elk Cottage in Scenic Vanocker Canyon - Beautiful Meadow Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Elk Cottage in Scenic Vanocker Canyon - Beautiful Meadow Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Elk Cottage in Scenic Vanocker Canyon - Beautiful Meadow Views! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Wonderland Caves and within 16 miles (25 km) of Monument Health Sturgis Hospital and Black Hills National Forest. Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Sturgis City Hall are also within 16 miles (25 km).

About the host

Hosted by Wolfgang & Kathleen Schmidt

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We have lived and worked in the Black Hills for over 35 years, where we have built our own home as well as two vacation homes--a Log Cabin and our Charming Cottage. Each place sits on its own five acre parcel. Wolfgang has constructed many trails and bridges in the Black Hills (eight on the Mickelson Trail) while he contracted with the State of South Dakota and the U.S. Forest Service. .

Why they chose this property

We chose the beautiful Nemo area after spending many hours looking for an ideal place to live in the Black Hills--it reminds Wolfgang of the Black Forest in Germany. We love the privacy in Vanocker Canyon as well as the convenience to everything in the Black Hills.

What makes this property unique

Our properties are centrally located to all attractions--northern and southern hills as well as the major cities. You will enjoy the solitude of being bordered by National Forest land as well as all of the wildlife that lives on and around our property. Vanocker Canyon area was also chosen by Game, Fish & Parks to bring in elk to this area. The unique benefit of choosing either our log cabin or new cottage is the privacy--each place sits on its own five acres and there are no other cabins around; we are not within a development.

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