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

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Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nemo, SD
  • Wonderland Caves
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the overall property condition at this cabin. During your stay, you'll be close to Wonderland Caves. Features include a hot tub and an arcade/game room. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a jetted tub.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 31.3 mi (50.4 km) from Watiki Water Park
As a guest of this cabin, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Nemo cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Margaret Bonicelli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • 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 a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Calvin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Valentines Get Away
Our stay was fantastic! My wife and I loved everything about this place. The location has amazing views and wildlife that make you feel so far off the beaten path. The house was comfy and easy to fit right home. What truly made this experience was our hosts. Margret and her husband Derito were so sweet and kind. They checked in on us, made us pumpkin cake, and were truly so kind. It was clear they take so much pride in their space and making guests feel welcome. I will absolutely be visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majken H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This property is amazing. The home itself is very cozy and has everything you need for your stay. The surrounding area is very peaceful and beautiful. We had a great time fishing in the pond and spending time with the residents (both animals and people). We felt like family while we were there. Hopefully we can return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A PERFECT Experience
Words cannot describe how much we enjoyed our stay, between the hot tub, pool table, and fishing pond, our kids were in heaven! The kitchen space made it a breeze to cook meals, and the laundry facilities allowed me to return home without any laundry to do. Dorito cooked us a trout one of my daughters caught from the pond, and Margarets homemade brownies lasted a matter of hours. A central location to all the 'must-sees' of South Dakota, this spot is a haven-like retreat. Thank you for your hospitality Margaret and Dorito, we are planning a return trip next year to visit spots we didn't have time for!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Sturgis 2024
Very nice & quiet! We had the best time & the hosts are the BEST!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 would stay here again!
Do yourself a favor and stay at this home away from home! Margaret and Derito create the perfect South Dakota vacation experience for you- they are the perfect hosts. They provide a lot of extras- wine on arrival, fresh baked brownies and even preparing trout that we caught in their pond! It is truly a little slice of paradise in the Black Hills and also has a bit of history tied in with General Custer stationing his men on their property during a short time leading up to the battle of the Little Bighorn. We hope to make it back to Nemo someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax and unwind
Our stay was perfect. The hosts are wonderful people and gave us a few tips on places to go with our little girls. We absolutely loved the place. Extremely clean accommodations, beautiful property, great hot tub, and an absolutely amazing pond to fish and relax by. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and our 4 girls (0-10) loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet family friendly property
We were very impressed with the private, serene setting where we felt like we were in the wilderness with all the comforts of home. Hosts were very friendly, hospitable and accommodating! Hot tub while watching deer walk through the woods and meadow was a big treat. Definitely recommend this location and will definitely stay here again if we vacation in the black hills again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Richard J G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Curt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed
Terrific getaway for the family. Everything was low key which was perfect. The scerene wooded hills and the valley, comfortable chairs by the pond, and the clear night skies from the hot tub where we've never seen so many stars will be the things we remember most from this trip. Visits from the host's cat and dog, many rounds of 8-Ball on the nice pool table, and the very comfortable living conditions of the basement also leave their mark. The hosts are extremely sweet and accommodating, even stopping by with some well received brownies and ice cream. Love the property and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Phil J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture Perfect
This place really is picture perfect, it’s that beautiful. Two of the best host I have ever met in my lifetime. I would have loved to stay another week, the weather was fabulous, the scenery was amazing. It’s a quiet,comfortable, peaceful place to relax and just enjoy life. The trout pond is exactly what they say it is, fully stocked, I fished the day before we were to leave,caught a very nice trout. Mr Bonicelli not only cleaned the fish, he sealed it air tight, put it in his freezer, the next morning he give me a cooler put the fish in it, packed it with ice and frozen ice bags for my 22 hour trip back home. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a place to stay in this neck of the woods, you will not be disappointed. I want to thank the Bonicelli family agin for their hospitality. Check there place out you will love it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch L., Brandon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sheldon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome experience!
House was very neat and clean, and the yard simply beautiful! Enjoyed our time spent at the cabin just as much as the time out and about! Love, loved sitting by the water fall and pond. Hosts were exceptional, giving us plenty of space and privacy, but checking in occasionally and visiting also…even delivering fresh brownies and cucumbers! And filling the hot tub especially for us. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

PAUL G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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