Dragon's Lair Large Deck and Mountaintop View.

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Evening's on the deck. Spectacular views and sunsets.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Nemo, SD

Wonderland Caves
‪10 min drive‬
Deadwood Mountain Grand
‪30 min drive‬
Cadillac Jacks Casino
‪30 min drive‬
Spearfish, SD (SPF-Black Hills)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Dragons Lair. We have fantastic views from our deck while you relax on our comfortable outdoor furniture. The Black Hills offers something for everyone. Trout fishing (1/4 mile) on creek in our development, ATV trails, Hiking and Biking (road and mountain), Hunting, Horseback riding and local attractions including Mt. Rushmore. Skiing minutes away with a woodstove to warm you afterwards. Located close to historic Deadwood and Sturgis in the northern hills.

This is our personal A-Frame vacation home located in a new private development. We border National Forest, 20 yards from the house. Elk, deer, turkeys, and many other species of wildlife just outside your door. Watch sunrise and sunset from our wraparound deck with panoramic view of Custer Peak.

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Property manager

David Manzey

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Nemo

Nemo is home to this cabin. Homestake Gold Mine and Adams House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pactola Pines Marina and Deer Mountain Ski Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Nemo, SD

What's nearby

Wonderland Caves - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
Black Hills National Forest - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
Deadwood Mountain Grand - 30 min drive - 29.5 km
Cadillac Jacks Casino - 30 min drive - 30.3 km
Terry Peak Ski Area - 47 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sugar Shack - ‬21 min drive
‪Mad Mountain Adventures - ‬15 min drive
‪Cousins Pub and Pizza at the Big Chair - ‬21 min drive
‪Boondocks - ‬15 min drive
‪Mystic Hills Hideaway - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dragon's Lair Large Deck and Mountaintop View. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Dragon's Lair Large Deck and Mountaintop View.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dragon's Lair Large Deck and Mountaintop View.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dragon's Lair Large Deck and Mountaintop View. located?

Situated in Nemo, this cabin is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Wonderland Caves and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Black Hills National Forest. George S. Mickelson Trail and Lucky 8 Casino are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

1 August 2024

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

Great time for the family

Great place to stay. Clean, cute cabin to stay for a smaller family of 4. Everything you need.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rene P.

30 July 2024

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

Great place!

Beautiful!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

9 August 2024

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

Great getaway location

Loved the house and its location for the Sturgis rally. Centrally located for the entire Blackhills area. Quiet location and relaxing.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

21 July 2024

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

South Dakota Trip

We had an amazing time viewing landmarks and parks while in South Dakota and it was made even more special returning to our cabin at the end of each day to sit and relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L.

6 July 2023

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

Relaxing retreat

Beautiful, quiet, relaxing place to stay after fishing and roaming about the hills.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

29 June 2023

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

Beautiful

Had a great time good location

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frankie G.

4 July 2024

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

Magical

This place is breathtaking! David is easy to get ahold of and the Cabin has everything you could need. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing, trip with overwhelming amounts of nature!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

14 August 2024

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

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2024

Centrally located to all the rally activities. We saw plenty of deer, peaceful location yet close enough to the riding routes. 3 guys 3 motorcycles and a garage to keep the motorcycles overnight. Couldn’t ask for more.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

12 June 2024

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

Cute Getaway

Cabin was so nice, communication with David was great! Very cozy and super close to Nemo, the location of the wedding. Didn’t have any issues with anything and I felt like I had all I needed right there! Was very clean and tidy!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis W.

2 October 2023

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

Family Vacay to Black Hills

Wonderful little cabin nestled on top of the mountain. Great small family location. Quiet yet close enough to all the fun things the Hills have to offer. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Palmyra, Il

19 August 2023

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

Absolutely beautiful area

This place is amazing, our family and dog loved it. Traveling from Illinois to South Dakota with a great dane is never easy, but he loved the time we spent at the cabin and the property exploring. Thank you so much for having us, we are forever grateful.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

25 June 2023

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

Amazing

This home is beautiful as are the views. Location is private, tranquil and everything is as listed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leon J., Omaha, NE

14 March 2012

Peaceful Retreat

We stayed here for our annual retreat to Sturgis. It was easy to access and centrally located to all the activities. The cabin was clean and well maintained. I would reccomend this as a place to stay when visiting the Black Hills.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

23 August 2023

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

Beautiful property!

The home was nice and very clean. It was well stocked with supplies, linens and towels and anything we needed for the kitchen and more. Comfortable beds. Beautiful deck with amazing views. Centrally located in the Hills so easy drives to any destination. I will try to stay here again when visiting the Black Hills!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

20 June 2024

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

Exactly what we wanted

Private, quiet, great outdoor space, especially for grilling. If you want easy access to nightlife and restaurants, this isn’t the place for you. But we were easily able to explore ALL the Black Hills — Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, Deadwood, Sturgis, Spearfish Canyon, and everything in between. And the garage was an added bonus! David was great, checked in on us a couple of times. Highly recommend this house. Wonderful vacation. We didn’t want to leave!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A., Nevada, Iowa

26 July 2023

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

More amazing than expected

The pictures of this cabin barely touch on the beauty of this location. Views from the deck went on forever. We spent most of our time outdoors. The cabin is clean and cozy. We can't wait to come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvin C., Louisiana, US

13 September 2023

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

Great Place!

The house was just as described, plenty of supplies, perfect location to surrounding areas to visit. We enjoyed our drive getting to the other towns. Loved the deck in the afternoons after a long day of sight-seeing. Watched the chipmunks play every afternoon and saw deer one evening as well. Agree with some of the other guests, a larger kitchen garbage can is definitely needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

6 September 2023

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

Vacation in the Pines

We had a really great stay, did not need anything. You can hike right off the deck into forest service ground. Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck and watch sunrise and then watch the sunset in the evening. The kitchen is very well stocked. Plenty of towels and blankets. As a guest you are permitted to use half of the garage, which I thought is a really great thing.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

31 July 2023

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

Just Amazing!!!

Beautiful cabin in the Black Hills. My wife and I along with our 11 year old grandson had a wonderful time. The view from the deck is nothing less than spectacular. Hosts were very easy to communicate with and we had no trouble finding the place with their spot on directions. If we go back to this area again this will be the first place we check for availability. Jay & Lisa Moen

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

29 June 2024

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

2024 Summer Vacation

We head to the Black Hills each year to ride the trails. We always stay in a different area to check out new trails. This property is just north of Nemo and south of Roubaix, annd is quick access to all side by side trails and gas. You do need to travel on highways to get to the trails. The cabin was small but cute, plenty of sleeping space for my family of four. The deck was large and we spent all our time sitting outside when we weren’t riding. The driveway is a little steep, it’s a 13 degree slope, but we were still able to back our 26’ trailer up to park next to the cabin. The host was great and responsive when we had questions about the A/C units and where we could park. We saw elk each night just north along Nemo Road, which was really cool to see!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER K., Gainesville, FL USA

12 August 2023

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

Bike Rally at the Dragon's Lair

Beautiful mountain cabin in the Black Hills, highest around with spectacular views. Good roads off Nemo Road, driveway is very steep and somewhat intimidating for flatlanders. However, it is paved. I rode my motorcycle up and down no problem. Cabin is well equipped, and the host is attentive to questions. Satellite TV and internet. A plethora of wildlife, we saw deer and many friendly chipmunks. Wild raspberries abound. So cool, very pleasant stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 June 2011

Beautiful and Clean Cabin!

Our family stayed at this gem! The drive from Rapid City to the cabin was filled with beauty. The cabin was cozy and spacious for us three and even more if you need. The wrap around deck provided beautiful sunsets and sunrises, besides the deer’s that would visit. The star gazing was amazing from the deck at night. We explored the Black Hills within walking distance from the cabin. The drives to the National Parks were within an hour from the cabin which was not an issue since the drive was amazing. Next time we will stay longer to spend more time just at the cabin. We spent one day at the cabin to explore nearby and it was filled with serenity. All communication was done through email. He provided wonderful customer service. Thank you David for sharing your gem!

6/10 Okay

Teresa D.

24 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disappointed

Views were amazing. Was a little cold due to we were not allowed to use heater controls we taped up or fireplace. We brought our ATV and was told we needed a permit , insurance and a license otherwise you face a 500.00 fine. We only knew about the permit since we noticed it on another ATV so we pulled our ATV for no reason we couldn’t use it. Were we live we don’t need those items to drive ours. So a little disappointed. The owner told us we could drive the trails. We pulled ours 1000 miles just to have it sit.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Nikki H.

29 September 2023

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

Peaceful Setting

The cabin was as it was listed in a very nice secluded area where you feel you are alone with nature! Very relaxing and beautiful views. This is only the second time using VRBO, and I wasn’t impressed with the amount of personal items in the fridge and bathroom cupboards. We like to feel like this is a home away from home for a week, and have just our own things stored, so it was a little odd. Some may not mind that. The hot water was not very hot. I could shower and wash dishes without any cold water turned on, which tells me the water isn’t turned up too high. I’d like to have hotter water to help sanitize the dishes as you wash them. Besides these small issues we really enjoyed our stay. (Our Black Lab LOVED the ability to come in and out of the house onto the enclosed deck with the magnetic screen in the sliding door.) Having the enclosed deck is another bonus of this place for peace of mind while your on the deck enjoying the sunset.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

12 September 2022

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

Fantastic Views

Beautiful location! Private!! Loved the deck!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Manzey

David & Cathy worked in the hospitality industry and enjoy getting outdoors. A relaxing glass of wine on the deck is quite a contrast to our hectic life back home.

Why they chose this property

We have spent a lot of time the Black Hills and plan to retire here.

What makes this property unique

Seeing the wildlife and the scenery from our deck is outstanding. Even watching storms rolling in from the west is impressive. You can walk out the door and hike into the National Forest in seconds. The Mountain, Gravel and Road cycling is outstanding.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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