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Osprey Retreat: Tranquil Black Hills Stay, Private Pool in Summer

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Lobby
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 6279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nemo, SD
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
  • Place, Wonderland Caves
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Hills Caverns
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Nemo

When you stay at this vacation home in Nemo, you'll be on a river and 11 minutes by foot from Wonderland Caves. .This vacation home is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 26.7 mi (43 km) from Watiki Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Wonderland Caves - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Black Hills National Forest - 27 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Black Hills Caverns - 33 min drive - 32.2 km
  • The Monument Civic Center - 39 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Pactola Pines Marina - 40 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 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
  • ‪The Pasta Corral - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beau Jo's Pizza - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Osprey Retreat: Tranquil Black Hills Stay, Private Pool in Summer

The Osprey Poolhouse Retreat – Where the Black Hills Slow Down for You

The first thing you notice is the stillness.
Not silence—the Black Hills are alive with the whisper of pines, the distant murmur of a creek, and the occasional cry of an osprey wheeling high above Nemo Valley. But here, at the Osprey, the noise of everyday life feels miles away.

Step inside, and it’s as if the outside world presses pause. Sunlight spills through wide windows, painting the rooms in gold as it catches the glint of the heated saltwater pool just outside (the pool is seasonal... it's now freezing at night, we have shut it down until June ). The water shimmers—inviting, private, yours alone for the length of your stay.

Mornings That Start Slow, Evenings That Linger

Mornings here are meant for coffee on the deck, wrapped in a blanket, watching the mist lift from Nemo Mountain. Afternoons unfold in the rhythm you choose—float in the 40-foot pool, read in a sun-warmed lounger, or step out to explore winding trails and quiet valleys.

By evening, you might be sharing dinner prepared in the fully equipped kitchen, gathered in the living room for a movie night. And when darkness falls? The stars appear in a sky so clear you’ll feel like you can reach up and touch them.


Your Private Retreat, Perfected

The Osprey was designed for comfort that feels effortless.

Two King Suites & One Queen Suite – Each with a private en-suite, soft bamboo linens, and curated furnishings that feel both luxurious and personal.

Spacious Living Areas – Two gathering spaces, Roku TVs, Alexa stereo, and a welcoming sense of home, with live plants for a fresh atmosphere, and walk-in ease with no stairs.

Stay Connected, If You Want – High-speed mesh WiFi and 5G keep you in touch without pulling you away from the moment.


More Than a Place to Stay—A Place to Belong

Here, you’re steps from Nemo’s little restaurant, community center, and church. You’re also at the heart of the Black Hills’ most iconic destinations—Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Deadwood, and Spearfish Canyon are just a short, scenic drive away.

And unlike anywhere else in Nemo, you have a heated saltwater pool all to yourself. No sharing, no noise—just you, your favorite people, and the luxury of privacy.

Hospitality You Can Feel

We live right here in Nemo. When you stay at the Osprey, you’re not dealing with a faceless company—you’re welcomed by hosts who care about every detail of your experience. We’re here if you need us, and invisible when you don’t. (Note, The two person infrared sauna has reached the end of its lifespan and will not be available.)

The Osprey Retreat isn’t just a getaway—it’s where relaxation becomes a memory you’ll carry home.

Veteran Owned • Locally Managed
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only, not on pool deck.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Heated pool

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Caution pool.

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
Note from host: Additional fees for parties/events.
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

Property is also known as

Entire Poolside Lodge Access Sleeps 6 Nemo
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