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Historic Ranger Station in the heart of Nemo, SD

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A spacious kitchen with modern appliances, a wooden ceiling, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a table.
A compact kitchen with grey cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a green landscape and distant buildings.
A small cabin with a porch, surrounded by a forest and a dirt path.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Overlooking the mountains, this 2-bedroom cabin accommodates 6 guests and features 1 bathroom. It includes a separate living room, deck, patio, and balcony. Enjoy adventure activities like mountain biking and climbing while exploring attractions such as Wonderland Caves and Thunderhead Falls. The stay is pet-friendly and perfect for families.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Black Hills National Forest
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Nemo, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪53 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
Number of living rooms
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.

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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

Property Registration Number 26141
Property # 1520650vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 cabin is in a rural area. Black Hills Caverns and Berlin Wall Exhibit are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Wonderland Cave. 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, mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Nemo, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Watiki Water Park - 42 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 49 min drive - 60.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 52 min drive - 75.2 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 58 min drive - 78.0 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Brandin Iron - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪BIG Mamas BEER Garden - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cousins Pub and Pizza at the Big Chair - ‬21 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.

How much is parking at Historic Ranger Station in the heart of Nemo, SD?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Wonderland Cave and within 12 miles (20 km) of Black Hills National Forest and Petrified Forest of the Black Hills. Pactola Lake and Pactola Point Swim Beach are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay! Dreamy location! Hope to be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall nice place to stay. Home like feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful and peaceful out there.The host was awesome and everything went perfect!We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Location and access was perfect. No issues with anything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin. Was perfect for 2 and our pup. Very peaceful and quite when we were there, made it hard to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely perfect for us. Very clean and well stocked with all the essentials. Plenty of room for our dog to run and play. It was also nice having an outside water spigot for washing our side by side after trail riding. We will definitely be booking the Historic Ranger Station again. Thank you Wendy for offering this beautiful property for our awesome getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great secluded spot for watching deer with our morning coffee or stargazing at night after a long day exploring all the Black Hills has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for our trip out to the Black Hills! The kids loved their space in the loft and the front porch views do not disappoint! We would highly recommend this cabin to anyone interested in visiting the Black Hills area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this cabin, it was extremely peaceful and we really enjoyed our stay there. Wife wanted to stay longer. Thanks so much for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We took a short sight-seeing trip to South Dakota and this was the perfect place to stay - a great location! Not too far from the spectacular sights to see. A very nice quiet beautiful little cabin with all the comforts of home, it is equipped with everything! My hubby wants me to mention how the bed is so comfy; I am picky about beds and i loved it too! We saw deer and turkey every morning!!! Another nice bonus: a washer and dryer - we went home with clean clothes! Our only problem was that our stay was too short!!!! Thank you Wendy for sharing your cabin with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay!

Awesome place to stay! The cabin was clean, cozy and the beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
A great stay overall! Great location and beautiful porch to enjoy it all. The cabin was fully stocked with anything that you could need. It was very clean and well maintained. We did have trouble with the AC unit while we were there and had one night without it but Wendy was great to work with and was prompt in addressing the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great location, great host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wendy was an AMAZING host! The property was absolutely gorgeous and stocked with everything you could imagine! We loved the full kitchen inside and the grill on the porch! It made making meals a breeze! We are already looking to book this property again for our anniversary in 2027!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay!

Very nice place to stay. Clean cabin and awesome views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful loved walking it every morning with my pup, they had everything you could possibly ask for, it made a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and exceptionally well-stocked:) Quiet, peaceful, and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Nemo Stay

This is a nice place to stay. The location is great to go and blaze the trails of the Black Hills.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, cabin, and location. Had everything needed and more. Very glad to have found this place to experience Nemo and Spearfish canyon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is a great place, in a perfect location for UTV Trail driving. The owners pay good attention to all the details and necessities down to providing their guests Ricks Salt (Mobrodge SD.) They thought it pretty much everything. Communication is great. I recommend this place highly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

A great place and location to stay! Perfect size, everything you would need. Have already recommended to our friends and family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a beautiful location! Host was very helpful and the cabin was super comfy for a family of 5. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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Hosted by Wendy Goldsmith

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