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Private Pool Villa - MCM Luxury Black Hills

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A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and multiple seating arrangements.
A spacious living room with a large leather sofa, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern house with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation

    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Nemo, SD
  • Place, Wonderland Cave
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Hills Caverns
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Deadwood Mountain Grand
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Red Tailed Hawk

2 Queen Beds

Sandhill Crane

1 King Bed

Snowy Owl

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Art Hallway Bath

Toilet

Poolside Bath from Deck

Toilet · Shower only

Red Tailed Hawk Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Sandhill Crane Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Snowy Owl Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Pool Villa - MCM Luxury Black Hills

The Poolhouse Retreat
A Private Black Hills Escape with Your Own Heated Saltwater Pool
VRBO Premier Host award winners 4 times a year for 8 years in a row!

Some places help you relax.
Others make you exhale the moment you arrive.

At The Poolhouse Retreat, the Black Hills feel like they’ve slowed down just for you.

Tucked into peaceful Nemo Valley, you’re surrounded by whispering pines, fresh mountain air, and wide South Dakota skies. The noise of everyday life fades. The pace softens. And suddenly, you have nowhere to be but right here, ensconced in atomic, mid-century, and danish modern furniture.

And then there’s the pool.

A private, heated 40-foot saltwater pool — yours alone during your stay. No crowds. No sharing. Just your favorite people and the rare luxury of space and privacy.

(Pool is seasonal and typically open June through early fall, depending on temperatures.)

Mornings That Start Slow. Evenings That Linger.

Imagine starting your day with coffee on the deck, wrapped in a light blanket as the mist lifts from Nemo Mountain. The valley is quiet. The air is crisp. The day feels full of possibility.

Afternoons are yours to shape:

Float beneath blue skies in the heated pool
Lounge in the sun with a good book
Take a scenic drive to Mount Rushmore or Crazy Horse
Explore winding ATV trails and forest paths
Or simply stay home and do nothing at all

Evenings gather everyone back together. Dinner in the fully equipped kitchen. A movie night in the spacious living room. Music playing softly through the Alexa stereo. Laughter drifting out toward the pool as the last light fades.

When night falls, the sky puts on its own show. The stars here are bigger, brighter, and impossibly clear.

Designed for Comfort That Feels Effortless

The Retreat was created to feel welcoming, easy, and beautifully livable.

Two King Suites & One Dual Queen Suite
Each bedroom features soft bamboo linens, private en-suite bathrooms, and thoughtfully curated furnishings that feel personal and elevated.

Spacious, Light-Filled Living Areas
Two gathering spaces offer room to spread out — Roku TVs, Alexa stereo, and live plants create a fresh, relaxed atmosphere. No stairs means easy walk-in comfort for all ages.

Stay Connected — If You Choose
High-speed mesh WiFi and strong 5G keep you connected without interrupting your escape.

In the Heart of It All — Yet Quietly Apart
You’re steps from Nemo’s small-town restaurant, community center, and historic church — perfect for wedding weekends or casual dinners.

And within a scenic drive:

Mount Rushmore
Crazy Horse Memorial
Custer State Park
Deadwood
Spearfish Canyon
Adventure is close. But peace is closer.

A Rare Find in the Black Hills
Private heated pools are unheard of in Nemo — and exceptionally rare in the Black Hills.

Here, you don’t share amenities with other guests.
You don’t compete for space.
You don’t settle.
You relax.

Hospitality You Can Feel
We live right here in Nemo. When you stay at The Osprey, you’re welcomed by real people who care deeply about your experience. We’re nearby if you need us — and respectfully out of sight when you don’t.

The Poolhouse Retreat isn’t just a place to stay.
It’s where privacy feels luxurious.
Where time stretches out.
Where relaxation turns into memory.

Veteran Owned • Locally Managed • Proudly Hosting in Nemo, SD
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Caution pool.

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Events

No events allowed

Additional fees for parties/events.

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only, not on pool deck.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1534363vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Additional fees for parties/events.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Nemo

Located in Nemo, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Dinosaur Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Watiki Water Park and Storybook Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Summit Arena at The Monument or Dakota Fields Sports Complex.
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Nemo, SD

What's nearby

  • Wonderland Cave - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Black Hills Caverns - 25 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 31 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Main Street - 31 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino - 32 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Brandin Iron - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cousins Pub and Pizza at the Big Chair - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Big Mamas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trout Haven - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool Villa - MCM Luxury Black Hills have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private Pool Villa - MCM Luxury Black Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Pool Villa - MCM Luxury Black Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool Villa - MCM Luxury Black Hills?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool Villa - MCM Luxury Black Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool Villa - MCM Luxury Black Hills located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Wonderland Cave and within 12 miles (20 km) of Black Hills National Forest and Petrified Forest of the Black Hills. Pactola Lake is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Bruce and Traci

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Bruce and I moved to the Black Hills around 2010. Bruce was from Minnesota and I was from Hawaii.

We love our life here in Nemo with our friends and our horses, dogs and cats.

Why they chose this property

Nemo has small-town charm with only 35 year-round residents. We have horses and have direct access to the trails in the Black Hills National Forest. Our property is right in front of Nemo Mountain and the view of the rock ridge is spectacular!

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique to others in the area in so many ways, here are a few:

We are a luxury property with furnishings that are heirloom pieces, all wood, no pressboard or items purchased from a local furniture store.

We are the only property that has a pool in the entire southern part of our county.

This home's windows face the rock ridge and there is southern exposure filling the home with light.

We have horses on the property, in fact, they surround us, as we have grazing pastures on three sides.

Our home is level so there are no stairs beyond the one step up to the boardwalk.

We don't have UTV trails next to our home as other homes do. It's fun to be out in UTVs, but it is not fun having a trail right next to your home. There are just a few homes that sleep 8 in Nemo and the others are surrounded by UTV trails.

We have bathrooms in every bedroom! Plus another two bathrooms with one near the laundry room and the other in the great room. We have two living rooms, as well.

The laundry room has two sets of washers and dryers and a utility sink.

Our pool deck is over 2000 square feet and we have multiple outdoor seating arrangements as well as lounges.

We have living plants in our home that we take care of throughout the year.

We live in Nemo year-round and we supervise all cleaning and maintenance of the home. If you look at our competitors reviews you will see several that have complaints of things not working. The owners do not live in Nemo and
aren't making sure to keep the promises they provide on their websites.

Our cleaners wash our linens in a sanitary setting, and they include every
single linen used by the previous guests.

We allow dogs with a small pet fee.

Languages:

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