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Historic Ranger Station in the heart of Nemo, SD

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Final Renovation
Front Porch
Front Porch
Living area with fold out couch
Kitchen and Living Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 637.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nemo, SD
  • Wonderland Caves
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Black Hills National Forest
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Black Hills Caverns
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Spearfish, SD (SPF-Black Hills)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Wendy Goldsmith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Speed limit on property is 10mph and all motorized vehicles on gravel only.

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 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 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. Black Hills Caverns and Adams House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Wonderland Caves. Watiki Water Park and Storybook Island are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, hunting and cycling nearby.
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Nemo, SD

What's nearby

  • Wonderland Caves - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Black Hills National Forest - 27 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Black Hills Caverns - 32 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Pactola Pines Marina - 34 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 64 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 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
  • ‪Burgers - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Ranger Station in the heart of Nemo, SD pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Ranger Station in the heart of Nemo, SD?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Ranger Station in the heart of Nemo, SD?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Ranger Station in the heart of Nemo, SD located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Wonderland Caves and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Black Hills National Forest. Petrified Forest of the Black Hills and Thunderhead Falls are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

E W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Our stay was only 2 nights but it was absolutely amazing! We will definitely be going back to South Dakota and staying in Wendy’s Ranger station again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2024

Great little cabin behind the Nemo Quest Ranch. Very quiet and secluded, but close enough. Owner’s were very accommodating and engaged. Would stay here again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Wendy is great to work with! Prompt, courteous and thoughtful. Wonderful cabin and area. Loved the front porch and used it everyday of our stay. The trails around Nemo are awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Porch!

The kids loved the loft but my favorite part was sitting on the front porch and enjoying the valley view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay

This cute little cabin was perfect for our family of four for our short stay in the Black Hills. We loved exploring the area and playing games in the yard. The cabin was very well-supplied and the kids loved sleeping in the loft.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Cabin!

Perfect cabin for our family in one of our favorite black hills cities. This place has everything you need! Front porch was perfect for that early morning coffee drinking! We loved all the small travel size amenities in the bathroom. Excellent touch! The cabin stayed very cool the whole time (which we loved!), even during those very warm afternoon! If you’re looking for a perfect cabin in a perfect location, look no further. We will definitely be back! -Jeremy and Lacey
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Stay here for a great spot to catch all the touristy spots in the Black Hills! The cabin was perfect for our family of 4. We saw at least 10 deer close to the cabin on the morning we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Clean

Beautiful well-stocked cabin close to all sights and attractions. Easy to find and very clean. Enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from Home

Cabin was great and peaceful! Our family of 6 loved our stay. Kitchen was well stocked with kitchen items. Toiletries available if needed. Kids loved the loft. We were visited by a few deer each morning. Having washer/dryer on site was very convenient. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Awesome cabin with everything you need for your trip! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice

nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us!

We are a retired couple that loves the Black Hills area and enjoy riding the trails. The cabin was well stocked, Wi-Fi, a nice fire pit, peaceful surroundings, deer in the morning and evening, just to mention a few things. We will definitely return to this wonderful cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Out of the way, a beautiful country location. Wish our stay could have been longer, to take advantage of the horse riding nearby. Everything worked properly and the host was super helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini vacay-trail riding

Cute and well furnished house. Perfect for the 3 of us. Very quiet and peaceful. My husband and son loved to be able just to jump on the side by side and hit the trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ATV GETAWAY

Like previous years, this cabin does not disappoint. One must look at before and after pictures to appreciate what hard work and creative remodeling has taken place. There are pictures in note book in cabin that are worth the look. Location is incredible, but the view from front porch is 5 star. Watch the sun come up over the mountains…later watch it set into the mountains. But wait here comes the moon. Next time I come to this cabin I will check when the moon will be full and see if that schedule will work with my plans. Thanks for another year Wendy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini Vacation

This is a great place to stay. Wendy is awesome to work with and super responsive. The cabin has everything anyone one need and very clean. We loved the use of the washer and dryer as well. That is super helpful when riding all the local trails. Nemo is also very local to all the near attractions too. We were very pleased with everything. Thanks Wendy for letting us stay and how you accommodated both of our long ATV trailers. We really appreciated that!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Comfortable

The only hard thing about the property is finding it on Google. Google took us past the vrbo to the dead end of the forest road camp ground. Start looking at street addresses after the Nemo Restaurant/Branding Iron Inn. The property is set back off the road about 100 yds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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Hosted by Wendy Goldsmith

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