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

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Nemo, SD

Wonderland Caves8 min drive
Deadwood Mountain Grand42 min drive
Cadillac Jacks Casino43 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

+2

4 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside only.

Smoking allowed OUTSIDE ONLY. Please dispose of all butts in an appropriate trash receptacle. NO BUTTS ON GROUND PLEASE!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nemo

Located in Nemo, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Adams House Museum and Adams Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pactola Pines Marina and Terry Peak Ski Area. Traveling with kids? Consider Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and Homestake Gold Mine. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nemo, SD

What's nearby

Wonderland Caves - 8 min drive
Black Hills National Forest - 34 min drive
Deadwood Mountain Grand - 42 min drive
Cadillac Jacks Casino - 43 min drive
Deadwood Welcome Center - 43 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Claim Jumpers Restaurant - 43 min drive
The Pasta Corral - 5 min walk
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.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard J G.

4 May 2024

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

Brian H.

12 Apr 2024

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

Rachel G.

12 Apr 2024

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

Stacie S.

12 Apr 2024

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

Curt M.

24 Oct 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Bonicelli

We are outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and outgoing people. We LOVE the beautiful Black Hills, and love sharing our home and our gorgeous area with friends - new & old! We love to travel and have found many wonderful vacation properties through VRBO, and have made many new friends through VRBO as well.

Why they chose this property

The Black Hills area is nick-named "God's Country" for a reason…there is nowhere as beautiful and pristine! There is so much to do winter, spring, summer and fall! Located on 40 acres, Custer Camp 1874 is perfectly designed to be quiet and relaxing, while providing the ideal base location for exploring and enjoying the Black Hills. Just 25 miles west of Rapid City and only 12.5 miles south of Interstate 90, it is easily accessible by air or by car/vehicle. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park are not-to-be-missed stops. Deadwood and Lead with their rich history, skiing, snowmobiling and gambling are just minutes away. Fishing in our spring-fed trout pond and stargazing from the hot tub are always highlights for our visitors!

What makes this property unique

Our spring-fed pond is filled with gorgeous rainbow trout. Because it is spring-fed, it rarely (if ever!) freezes over and is enjoyable year 'round. Our property is just 1.6 miles from Wonderland Cave and just 4 miles from Dalton Lake. There is so much to do nearby! We are located just 12.5 miles south of Sturgis, making this an ideal location to experience the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We are located just off Vanocker Canyon Road and have direct access to the 3500 miles of Forest Service trails. Area ATV rentals (seasonal) and access to NFS trails. The hot tub is the perfect place to relax and stargaze. It has a blue tooth for you to connect your own iPod/cell phone and listen to music while soaking. Local wildlife is plentiful - deer, turkey, elk, bald eagles, golden eagles and much more frequent our property.