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Historic Ranger Station in the heart of Nemo, SD

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Smart TV, DVD player, video library
2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 637 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nemo, SD
  • Mount Rushmore
  • Wonderland Caves
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Black Hills National Forest
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Nemo

When you stay at this cabin in Nemo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wonderland Caves. .This cabin is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 27.1 mi (43.7 km) from Watiki Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Wonderland Caves - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Black Hills National Forest - 28 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Black Hills Caverns - 35 min drive - 32.9 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 41 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Pactola Pines Marina - 42 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cousins Pub and Pizza at the Big Chair - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Pasta Corral - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Mamas - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Custer Camp 1874 - Home of The Pasta Corral - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Ranger Station in the heart of Nemo, SD

Completely remodeled historic National Forest Ranger Station in Nemo, SD. We are in the heart of the Black Hills and close to all attractions. Covered Porch off front of cabin overlooks Nemo Mountain and valley. The cabin has one bedroom with a queen bed, two twin beds in the loft and a queen size fold out couch and one bathroom with combo tub and shower. Hike, Bike or Ride your Motorcyle and/or ATV/UTV from the front door. The National forest is your backyard. The cabin is situated on 7 acres within a short walk to the Nemo Guest Ranch. Fully equipped kitchen with appliances. All linens are provided.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • 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
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Historic Ranger Station in the heart of Nemo, SD Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts, cabin, and location. Had everything needed and more. Very glad to have found this place to experience Nemo and Spearfish canyon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel C., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, the view is amazing and so peaceful. The kitchen and amenities were more than we needed. Wendy was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!!! Everything was perfect! Please book if it’s available.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a beautiful location! Host was very helpful and the cabin was super comfy for a family of 5. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of Black Hills heaven

This property had everything we needed. Good space for three adults, beautiful views, and all the amenities. Perfectly located between Rapid City, Deadwood, and Sturgis. We would definitely stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Secluded

We had 3 awesome nights to hang out at the cabin. We packed so much into our days that it was so nice and comfortable to come back to and kick our feet up at night. The views were outstanding. We had visits from the local doe and her fawn, a coyote pup one night, and breakfast with the birds outback. Super neat to see what the ranger station used to look like before they upgraded it. We would love to come back someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice. No troubles with the site. Everything worked save the DVD! Neighbors are noisy sometimes but you can't control that! Great porch to watch a thunderstorm. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this cabin! Was exactly as described, and the owner was very helpful and communicative. My favorite part about this cabin is the spacious porch where we spent evenings enjoying the scenery of beautiful Nemo! Also, we very much appreciated how stocked the cabin is - it has everything you need!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott a.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was well stocked and furnished. It was located in a great location, quiet and private. Lots of activities to do such as the many trails for riding and other activities such as visiting Deadwood and Custer State Park. We would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denver K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ranger house

We had a fabulous stay at the property. We were there to watch and help our son run the Black Hills 100 ultramarathon. It was in the perfect spot! Everything was just as listed, and very comfortable! Thanks again for a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was super clean and very nice! It had everything needed for supplies and more! Definitely worth checking it out!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nemo Stay

This is a nice place to stay. The location is great to go and blaze the trails of the Black Hills.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay!

Awesome place to stay! The cabin was clean, cozy and the beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cabin

The cabin was everything we hoped for. It was very nicely designed, clean, extremely well stocked, and private but not uncomfortably isolated. The owner was very responsive and eager to ensure a good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

E W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay in Nemo, SD

We had such a fantastic time. This cabin is updated with everything you need in a beautiful rural setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy cozy stay

Great little cabin by the woods. Our two children LOVED the loft. The location is a great mid point between all the obvious stops one would make while visiting the hills. The cabin has everything you would want. Stop by a grocery store in Rapid prior to coming here if you plan on making your own meals which we did since they have every amenity to make your own food! There is a great little trail/creek not far from the cabin which we loved and seeing the sun come up over the mountains every morning was a plus as well. Will be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cabin Getaway

I absolutely LOVE this cabin. Perfect size, clean, comfortable. The front porch is so nice to sit out on. So peaceful! I'll definitely book this cabin again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice location

We both thought it was a wonderful place and will be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

We had a great time! Cabin was perfect. No problems. We plan on staying again. Thanks Wendy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay

Beautiful place to stay and in the middle of anything you may want to go see.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

martha b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, Charming, Blissful silence

Great place, quiet, peaceful, nature abounds all around you. Definitely will suggest this location to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend trail riding

The cabin was very nice and the view of the Nemo is breathtaking. The owners took a lot of thought on how to make the stay here at their cabin wonderful. So many amenities that were just a special touch. And the information of all the important phone numbers and instructions for all appliances, TV, mini split and the restaurants in the area with the picture of the menus. Very well done. Loved our stay and hoping to come back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024