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Gorgeous Cabin in the Woods, Near Black Hills Attractions

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Explore the area

Nemo, SD

Mount Rushmore
Wonderland Caves
‪1 min drive‬
Black Hills National Forest
‪27 min drive‬
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nemo

This cabin places you within a 15-minute walk of Wonderland Caves. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

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What's nearby

Wonderland Caves - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
Black Hills National Forest - 27 min drive - 17.0 miles
Black Hills Caverns - 33 min drive - 20.0 miles
The Monument Civic Center - 39 min drive - 24.0 miles
Pactola Pines Marina - 40 min drive - 23.5 miles

Getting around

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sugar Shack - ‬20 min drive
‪Cousins Pub and Pizza at the Big Chair - ‬20 min drive
‪The Pasta Corral - ‬9 min drive
‪Big Mamas - ‬5 min walk
‪Burgers - ‬4 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.

Gorgeous Cabin in the Woods, Near Black Hills Attractions

Shady Grove Cottage is a cabin located in the Black Hills near Nemo, SD, and about 25 miles from Rapid City. There are two units in the cabin, with one reserved for owners. Units are separate, with no connecting stairs. The rental unit is 1300 sq. feet. It has a lodge-like feel, with a vaulted ceiling, a 22-ft. deck, unique decorations, hickory wood cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. It sits on five private acres, with a stream at the end of the driveway, a lake just down the road, tall pines and aspen, and a million night-time stars. Hiking trails are right outside the door. However, we need to limit ATV's, due to landscaping issues.
All amenities are provided, including a living room/great room area, fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, towels and bed linens, satellite TV, and internet access. The unit comfortably sleeps 5 -6 on a king bed, queen bed, two single beds.
Shady Grove is centrally located among all Black Hills attractions, including Mt. Rushmore, historic Deadwood, Spearfish Canyon, Custer State Park, the town of Sturgis, home of one of the nation's largest motorcycle rallies, and Rapid City. Devil's Tower (Bear Lodge) is a 1/4-day drive.
There is a three-night minimum for rentals. Upon leaving, guests may choose to do LIGHT cleaning of the unit, or elect to leave cleaning to us. If so, a surcharge of $100.00 will apply. There is a $250.00 FULLY REFUNDABLE damage/security deposit. (The owner's unit will also be offered for the Sturgis Rally, 2023. It comfortably sleeps 4 and has 1 bathroom. (See listing #705361)
Rally Goers please note--Respectful, appropriate behavior is welcomed. Your guests are only welcome between 10 AM-6 PM.

The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. A TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Linda

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Optional ski privileges
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the marina

Things to do

Golf
Kayak
Optional ski privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming 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

Garden
Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Pups must be crated or at least asleep by 10 PM.

Children and extra beds

Note from host: Sadly, we cannot provide a highchair.

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 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 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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cabin?

This cabin is located in Nemo within a short 11-minute walk of Wonderland Caves.

Is there parking available at this cabin?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this cabin associated with a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Gorgeous Cabin in the Woods, Near Black Hills Attractions?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cabin include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Gorgeous Cabin in the Woods, Near Black Hills Attractions?

No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cabin provide breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is about 24.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Gorgeous Cabin in the Woods, Near Black Hills Attractions?

Yes, every cabin at Gorgeous Cabin in the Woods, Near Black Hills Attractions comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

Gorgeous Cabin in the Woods, Near Black Hills Attractions Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Jun 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Linda and Carol were excellent hosts. They live on site and we barely knew they were there. Carol was very nice to chat with. To bad they are selling the beautiful location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Sep 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow!

Talk about impressive! This was by far the cleanest most stocked VRBO we have ever stayed at. We were apprehensive about staying in a place where the residence lived below. It was not a problem at all. Carol was wonderful and did not bother us. The cabin is centrally located between the trail system and local attractions.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette W.

Sep 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

S

Beautiful cabin, great location. Hosts are super friendly!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nemo

Excellent place. From cleanliness to quite comfortable beds.Everything was perfect. Would recommend to everyone and would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kurtis S., Iron Mountain, Michigan

Jul 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet home like staycation

Clean, WiFi available and all the amenities that we needed, close to all sightseeing areas in all directions overall great experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Jul 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location and property.

Over the top quality, fully accommodating, easy going owners, Would return in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

Jul 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Forever memories made!

We had an absolutely amazing stay here. The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. The view and location are beautiful! We were able to relax and enjoy our coffee each morning on the decks and just soak it all in. Our son (9) loved playing with the outside toys and running around in the yard. Any time with Clancy the dog made it even better. Our teenage daughter (18) actually enjoyed disconnecting a little and read and painted! Our hosts, Linda and Carol were delightful and we enjoyed visiting with them. Both of our kids said they felt like they were with family. Doesn’t get any better. We hope to come back someday. Thank you so much Linda and Carol! Priceless memories made!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya W.

Jul 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

A great home base to explore.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

May 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, quiet retreat in the hills

I wanted to take my Dad and my kids on a truly authentic black hills road trip from MN and this was the perfect spot to stay in between the Northern and Southern hills. We were a half hour drive from Lead, Deadwood, Spearfish etc and an hour to drive to Custer. Carol and Linda's cabin was very comfortable, clean and warm to return to each day and they were very gracious and helpful hosts. Also, the little Mercantile store in Nemo was a great spot to stop to eat at the end of a long day before returning home and was just 10 minutes from the cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

May 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Turkey Hunt

Awesome- great location

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick P., Godfrey, IL. USA

Oct 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The property was comfortable, cozy and clean. The location was perfect as it was in the middle of all the attractions we went there to see. The host, Carol was very friendly and helpful. And speaking of the location, it was well out into the countryside nestled amongst the tall pines. There were more deer and wild turkeys and we could here the elk bugle in the distance. We were not disappointed.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta R.

Sep 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquility in the Hills

My husband and I really enjoyed the peacefulness in the Hills after seeing all the wonderful sites each day! Carol thanks for putting up with us getting back late each evening there is so much to see! We hope to return some day! 💗

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Sep 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cabin

Our family had a great stay here. Cabin was just as advertised and very nice. Everything was clean and tidy. Carol, the host, was very nice and easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis G.

Sep 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spot!

The cabin was spacious, decorated in a lovely way and was very clean. The view off the front deck of the meadow was beautiful. The location was near paths for our pups to run, a great golf course was not too far and a perfect spot to take a day for sightseeing. Thanks for the great long weekend stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda r.

Aug 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean

Property was very clean. Only needed groceries, Everything else was provided. Great property owners.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton H.

Aug 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

We can't wait to come back!

Carol's cabin was the best rental experience we've ever had. The location is close Nemo but still on a very private road. If you're thinking about coming here to ride dirt bikes, one of the best single track trails is a short ride from the cabin. Also the South Boxelder trail-head is within riding distance, as is Pilot Knob and Riley Hill trail heads. The Cabin itself is impeccably clean, had amazing views, and is so well furnished it blew us away. The kitchen is very spacious and well equipped to cook any meal. Carol is great too. She is a wealth of knowledge about the area and can give you loads of ideas for activities. She is also very polite. I left my dirt bike parked on the stone patio. She left a very polite note asking to move it to the grass, and even gave me a block of wood for the kickstand! All that being said, we can't wait to come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim V.

Jul 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Everything was excellent as described. Plenty of space for a family of 4-6. Beautiful well maintained unit. Great property. Nice and quiet with everything you need for a family vacation. Carol was super nice and great to work with. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicole P.

Jul 25, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Spent the week with my girls 21yrs and 15yrs, along with my mother and dog Mr D. The cabin was just what we were looking for secluded, with stream across the road warm days and cool nights. Hosts couldn't be more friendly, welcomed us upon our arrival. Mr. D. had the time of his life walking/hiking, he is a city dog and caught his first mouse and rolled in poo (Gabby was not too happy with that LOL) and he jumped into the creek and quickly found out it was deeper than he thought - got a little swim in. We had a wonderful, relaxing time at this cabin and would definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

Jul 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful black hills getaway

Amazing location, perfect distance to surrounding attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri-Mike L.

Jul 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic space

Thanks to Carol and Lin for sharing their home with us. It was beautiful and had everything we needed for a wonderful, hassle-free stay. It is private and the owners are a true delight! The space is beautifully decorated and spotless. I am a clean nut and was very grateful on the detail of cleanliness. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briana R.

Jul 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacation

We had a great experience. The cabin was exactly what we wanted. There is a bit of a drive to get to it, but for a stay in the Black Hills that is what you need to do! We were able to see and experience all the "things" you should do when you visit the Black Hills. We advise planning meals to cook at the cabin. We made breakfast every day and dinner almost every night as there is not much near the cabin. The view around the cabin is spectacular and the stargazing was excellent! Carol is a great host and Clancy (her dog) is the sweetest. We highly recommend staying here for an enjoyable stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Jul 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place in the Woods

Carol is an outstanding host and we really enjoyed our stay at Shady Grove. The location is quiet and scenic, and within 30-45 minutes from area attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin J., Sioux Falls SD

Jun 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Carol is an amazing host! She made sure we felt very welcomed as soon as we got there. She resides on the lower level but she gives u privacy and space and knows your there the get in that “get away” feeling and relax… behind the cabin is a wooded area my two dogs loves to explore and we took morning walks to the creek for them to ponder in. Carol has a cute dog that wants to be everyone’s friend! It was myself my daughter my husband and two dogs and the outdoor porch we sat in the mornings and evenings. You could watch the deer pop out of the trees and don’t seem bothered by the dogs or humans and watch them just graze away. Perfect location from the hustle of the black hills in a quiet area tucked away. We cooked all of our meals bc it is a drive to get anywhere (always is in the hills) so just come prepared! Great time!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Jun 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vaca in the Hills

Peaceful and beautiful property and home that is perfect for getting off the grid a bit, yet close enough to enjoy Mt Rushmore, Lake Pactola, Spearfish Canyon and all the scenery along the way. The owners are kind and inviting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

Oct 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Black Hills gem

This was a mother daughter trip. I flew in from the East coast and my daughter from Los Angeles County. The quietness of this place was a most welcome respite for both of us. It was a new moon and the display of the stars at night (and the Milky Way!!!) was a sight to behold. We loved the layout of the house - 2 separate bedrooms & bathrooms, and the living area and kitchen were spacious. One of us is an early bird and the other a night owl, so this was perfect for us. The second bedroom had 3 beds, so it would be perfect for a larger family or 2 couples traveling together. Quality kitchen appliances and quality cookware were much appreciated by me. It was a kitchen I was comfortable cooking in. The owners Carol and Lin live on the first level and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting them. We sometimes saw them out walking as we were leaving for a day of sightseeing and they would offer suggestions for restaurants. Yes, some of our daily trips required a bit of driving, but it’s the Black Hills and the views are outstanding! Having a home base worked out great. If I am lucky enough to be able to travel to the Black Hills again, I would definitely stay here again!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022