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Classic home w/loft, private hot tub, 2 fireplaces, gas grill, W/D, large deck
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
Loft
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Classic home w/loft, private hot tub, 2 fireplaces, gas grill, W/D, large deck
Waterwheel Retreat
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Waterwheel Lodge near Sturgis is the perfect location to call home while touring the Black Hills of South Dakota. The adjacent working water wheel, pond with picnic area, and cedar bridge offer a picturesque setting for this beautiful custom log home. This log cabin is located off a dead-end frontage road with minimal traffic on an oiled gravel service road one mile from Sturgis offering easy access to I-90. Waterwheel has a queen bed in each bedroom with a queen sofa sleeper in the loft. Enjoy your favorite movie on the 50-inch flatscreen TV with DVD/Blu-ray player in the loft. Additional amenities include air conditioning, free WiFi with phone service, a gas grill with a private hot tub on the patio, a game table, Satellite TV VCR/DVD, two fireplaces, and softened water.
THINGS TO KNOW
There is a queen sofa bed in the loft
Additional 50-gallon water heater to provide adequate hot water for whirlpool tub and showers
This property is managed by Vacasa South Dakota LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Waterwheel Lodge near Sturgis is the perfect location to call home while touring the Black Hills of South Dakota. The adjacent working water wheel, pond with picnic area, and cedar bridge offer a picturesque setting for this beautiful custom log home. This log cabin is located off a dead-end frontage road with minimal traffic on an oiled gravel service road one mile from Sturgis offering easy access to I-90. Waterwheel has a queen bed in each bedroom with a queen sofa sleeper in the loft. Enjoy your favorite movie on the 50-inch flatscreen TV with DVD/Blu-ray player in the loft. Additional amenities include air conditioning, free WiFi with phone service, a gas grill with a private hot tub on the patio, a game table, Satellite TV VCR/DVD, two fireplaces, and softened water.
THINGS TO KNOW
There is a queen sofa bed in the loft
Additional 50-gallon water heater to provide adequate hot water for whirlpool tub and showers
This property is managed by Vacasa South Dakota LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Sturgis
Sturgis is home to this holiday home. Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Saab Heritage Car Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Adams Museum and Adams House Museum.

Sturgis, SD
What's nearby
- Centennial Park - 1 min drive - 2.8 km
- Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame - 3 min drive - 5.6 km
- The Monument Civic Center - 27 min drive - 59.0 km
- Watiki Water Park - 29 min drive - 64.4 km
- Terry Peak Ski Area - 34 min drive - 43.0 km
Restaurants
- Arby's - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Loud American Sturgis - 5 min drive
- Sturgis Brewing Company - 7 min drive
- Gas Monkey Sturgis - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kayla H.
21 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kayla H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
zachary G.
12 Jun, 2025
Great Place
zachary G.
8/10 Good
Craig W.
3 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Craig W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nathan B.
11 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week at Badlands and Custer
Nathan B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Megan V.
13 Jul, 2025
Great Spacious House
Megan V.
10/10 Excellent
Evan J.
3 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy
Evan J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Robin D.
9 May, 2024
Get place for family gathering!
Robin D.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jaclyn F.
6 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cabin
Jaclyn F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Denise G.
21 Aug, 2024
Great place to rent
Denise G.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Keysha Y.
4 Aug, 2024
The best cabin to stay at for vacation
Keysha Y.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Wyatt F.
11 Jun, 2024
Great house
Wyatt F.
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
10 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Weekend Getaway!
Jennifer L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Judi E.
16 Mar, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Judi E.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Shawn S.
4 Sept, 2024
Sturgis Stay
Shawn S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Michael D.
7 Sept, 2024
Home with a view
Michael D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
karl f.
15 Jun, 2025
No
karl f.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dana P.
24 Sept, 2024
BEST beds ever!
Dana P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good
Sunny M.
18 Sept, 2024
Waterwheel House
Sunny M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Sarah B.
18 Jul, 2023
Was ok needs some tlc
Sarah B.
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
29 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dad
Chris B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Marianne W.
30 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Waterwheel Retreat
Marianne W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Sarah M.
7 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice but could’ve been better…
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Darren P.
12 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darren P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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