Cabin

Log Cabin by Nemo Close To Sturgis Rally and Deadwood. Motorcycle ATV Hunting

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Exterior
A second deck off the back of the cabin and the hot tub.
Spring time yard before the grass got green
Hot tub availible year around. Professionally serviced weekly.
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Nemo, SD
  • Wonderland Caves
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Spearfish, SD (SPF-Black Hills)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Log Cabin by Nemo Close To Sturgis Rally and Deadwood. Motorcycle ATV Hunting

Tucked away in the landscapes of the Black Hills of South Dakota, Big Elk Cabin is located just 4 miles from the quaint town of Nemo and less than 14 miles to Legendary Sturgis. Right in the middle of some of the best riding in the Black Hills with Nemo Road and Vanocker Canyon. The scenic commute to and from this cabin via Vanocker Canyon is absolutely breathtaking and requires less than 1/2 a mile of travel on a gravel road . Big Elk Cabin rests on 2.35 acres surrounded by native Black Hills trees and wildlife. This retreat is the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway with friends, family or a romantic couple.

It is hard to find both privacy and easy access in the Black Hills and this cabin offers both! Make your reservation today!

We have the total guests at 6 people. That number includes kids. If you have a unique situation please contact me before booking.

We are dog friendly. Let us know if you have a service animal, emotional support animal, or a pet so we can prepare accordingly.

UPDATE: WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TERRIBLE PET OWING GUESTS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS!!! We have been sharing our cabin with guests for over a decade, and I've never seen the level of disrespect as I have in the last two years. We didn't even have a written pet policy for years, it was just understood that you clean up after your pets. Then we decided we needed to give some instructions and that evolved to what we have now which probably sounds harsh to some, but believe me it evolved after much disrespect and extra cleaning.

VRBO has the system structured where bad pet owners hold the host hostage with threats of negative reviews if the owner requests additional cleaning or damage fees. 14 days to ask for additional fees and 14 days to leave a review. Even after providing pictures of the damage, excess messes and droppings not picked up its still a fight with VRBO to get anything done.

I'm done with hosting disrepsectful pet owners and cleaning up after them for free.

But, being pet owners we don't want to punish the good pet owners who regard their pets as part of the family and do clean up after them so what I've decided to do is charge a $300 pet fee that I regard as more of a deposit. I will refund that amount in full if our pet policy is followed in full.

If you try to sneak your pet without checking the "I am traveling with pets" box you will be asked to leave the property because of a "conflict with house rules" and won't receive a refund. Harsh? Yes. But again I'm trying to deter the guest who wants to avoid the fee because they don't intend on following the pet policy so I'm putting here in writing so there is no misunderstanding later.

I can return that amount after the 14 day review period has passed so I'll no longer be held hostage by the theat of a one star review! My hope is that responsible pet owners will be able to enjoy our cabin were as the bad pet owners will book somewhere else. I don't want the $300, I want respectful guests. If after you leave the cabin is left no different than a non-pet guest we'll refund it right away.

If you are a responsible pet owner who will follow the pet policy you will have no issues and get a full refund of the pet fee.

Here is our pet policy:

It will be the renters responsibility to vacuum / clean up animal hair or we will charge for the exta cleaning.

PETS/SERVICE ANIMALS/ EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS. ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE FURNITURE OR BEDS. CLEANING HAIR OFF THEM WILL DEDUCT FROM THE DEPOSIT.

We don't have time to wash comforters multiple times between guests because the pet hair doesn't come off after one washing as a rule.

We also ask that all droppings are picked up from the front yard and all areas mowed on the sides and back.

We ask that when you leave the cabin is left no different than a guest who didn't have pet/service animal. If that sounds good to you, you can go ahead and send a booking request. If you have any other questions feel free to message us.

Property manager

Jeff Pierce
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking allowed
No flushable wipes! You will be calling me with a backed up sewer very soon after use. You will be charged for the plumber's visit.
Cleaning fee is for basicly cleaning/laundry. Extra cleaning = extra charges. Bacon grease and pet hair for example have been issues in the past.
Cellular service is iffy inside the cabin. Outside you can get reception but it is very weak. Plan to use WIFI calling. NO LANDLINE PHONE.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nemo

Located in Nemo, this cabin is on a lake. Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Adams House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Adams Museum and Broken Boot Gold Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Homestake Gold Mine and Storybook Island. 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 - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Black Hills National Forest - 35 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 41 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino - 41 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 72 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pasta Corral - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Claim Jumpers Restaurant - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Big Mamas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burgers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Custer Camp 1874 - Home of The Pasta Corral - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin by Nemo Close To Sturgis Rally and Deadwood. Motorcycle ATV Hunting pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Log Cabin by Nemo Close To Sturgis Rally and Deadwood. Motorcycle ATV Hunting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin by Nemo Close To Sturgis Rally and Deadwood. Motorcycle ATV Hunting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin by Nemo Close To Sturgis Rally and Deadwood. Motorcycle ATV Hunting located?

This family-friendly Nemo cabin is located on a lake, 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Wonderland Caves, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Black Hills National Forest and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. Pactola Point Swim Beach and Sturgis City Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 139 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Valentine get away

The cabin was amazing. Jeff was great easy to communicate with. The views were great the hot tub was perfect our stay was great definitely recommended a get away here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor F.

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

Great experience!

The property was very clean, and the instructions for check-in/out were very clear. It was a very relaxing trip! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby K.

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

Peaceful

A very quit place to relax and unwind after a long day of sight seeing. Perfect getaway for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Fantastic isolated cabin

Spent a few nights at Jeff's cabin with my wife and our two kids - we were all very happy during our stay. The kids got a huge kick out of the visiting deer and turkeys that showed up daily, and the hot tub was a big hit as well! Great place to feel secluded without being too far from the sites. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

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

Cute Little Cabin

This cabin is very nice and clean. Saw turkeys and deer daily in the yard. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

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

Excellent Cabin

There were 4 adults in our group, loved the cabin and our stay there. Every morning we even had our own little herd of deer that would visit us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Great cabin inside and out!

Cabin had everything you would need or want and the location was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Great place

Have stayed here before and will stay again. Perfect place to stay and enjoy the outhouse races in Nemo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha R.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

My husband and I and our dog came out for a vacation! The cabin was very nice. It had everything we needed for kitchen utensils to grill in one night. The hot tub was perfect! The only thing I would warn future visitors who bring their dogs with is that there are two large dogs across the road that come visit. We didn’t have any problems with them, I just pointed and told them to go back home and they turned around and left. But the first night once we got unloaded one of them was up on our deck. Again, we didn’t have any problems with them I just personally think that something nice to know when bringing my own dogs :) Thank you for hosting, we had a wonderful time! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Family get away

The hot tub was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen H., wilson

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

South Dakota

Beautiful cabin, fully furnished, lots of towels, fully stocked kitchen. Very clean. Very close to everything we wanted to visit. This was our second time staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Charles W.

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

Dakota

nice place but squeaky stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

In area for Sturgis

We had a great stay. We were amazed at how quiet and peaceful it was. Deer were out every day as well as a few turkeys.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrin B.

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

Awesome place to stay in the Northern Hills

Big Elk Place Cabin is a great place to stay. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed, including a washer and dryer. We enjoyed the new hot tub while watching the deer and turkeys walk through the yard everyday. Jeff is a great host and I would recommend this cabin for any group looking for a place to stay near Nemo or Sturgis.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacy D.

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

Mom & son getaway!

My 12 year old son and myself stayed for a 4 night getaway. The cabin was so peaceful and pleasant, especially early in the mornings or late evenings. I was lucky enough to have the main voyage in the brand new hot tub! It was perfect and the cabin owner was a true joy to work with. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christine H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay, especially if you run black hills 100 mile ultra run!

Overall we really enjoyed our stay, the location is superb and was a central point for my run and made it easy for my wife to go back to cabin and reach the aid stations. We enjoyed the deck and relaxing out on it in the evenings grilling with the gas fireplace to take the edge off the cold. My two girls would have loved the upstairs but were not able to make it. Kitchen is well appointed and we had everything we needed. We communicated with Jeff after and mentioned a few things to take care of and he was appreciative and receptive and no doubt will address.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Emily V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Our stay was great and so was the cabin! Had everything we need and the hot tub was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daren B., Worthington, MN 56187

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

Weekend getaway

Great place to stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pam T.

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

Our get away

Great cabin that’s nestled in the beautiful hills of SD! Definitely recommend this place, it was a nice little vacation for us as a couple but it would also be the perfect place for a small family to stay! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

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

Winter Get Away

Wonderful experience! The cabin had everything we needed! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Amazing cabin

We had a great time. The cabin was in a beautiful area of the hills and had amazing views. Jeff was awesome to rent from and we would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

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

Perfect location for ATV riding and central location for visiting different towns. Very peaceful!

Peaceful and comfy little cabin. We were able to utilize the amenities for all meals saving tons of money. Great location!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Great location. Owner easy to work with. Very clean.

Would rent again. Loved our experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

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

Everything was great

Beautiful cabin in a nice secluded area. Couldn’t have been better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN R., Mundelein

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

Lots of extras

Very clean cabin with lots of extras. More included in the kitchen than I have ever seen staying with VRBO. Lots of wildlife strolling through the yard multiple times a day. The host was very quick to respond with any questions. Location was great with getting away from the tourist noise but not too far away from everything you would want to see in the Black Hills. All great things!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Pierce

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Why they chose this property

We love the Black Hills of South Dakota and fell in love with the Nemo area. Owning both an on road motorcycle and an off road side by side we enjoy spending as much time in the area as we can and owning this cabin has made enjoying the area even better.

This area has some of the greatest riding in the nation. Its also close to Sturgis and a great place to stay during the Rally or to enjoy riding in the Black Hills in the spring, summer or fall. Its an ideal location for the off road enthusiast. Miles and miles of great trails that are marked and USFS has great trail maps to aid you in your journey.

What makes this property unique

Great location close to so much to do, but secluded enough that you can relax and unwind if you prefer. Its centrally located in the Northern Black Hills and has a:

Hot Tub
WiFi internet
Barbecue Grill
Two Patios
Full Service Kitchen
Flat Screen TVs with Satellite
Queen Bedroom in main floor bedroom
Additional two Queen beds in the loft
LP Gas fireplace
Full Bathroom & Laundry

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests