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The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills

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Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Rapid City, SD
  • Popular LocationPactola Pines Marina15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPrairie Berry Winery24 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Rushmore41 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)61 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.

The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills

The Owls Nest is our Vacation home in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Our family uses the Owls Nest several times every year. We do rent it a few times each year. Our home is located a mile high and has spectacular 30-mile views from the very large deck. We like to have families and their friends at our home, rather than all male groups. Please keep group size to maximum of 12 total people, including children, our property manager will check on number of people at our house The house is located near several ATV trails, you can drive to the trails from the house. We cannot provide trailer parking for very large trailers on Edelweiss Mountain. No trailer parking on our lot on Edelweiss Mountain as there is not enough level space. Trailer parking for small, medium trailers can be on my adjacent vacant lot. No trailer parking of any size on our house lot and no parking of vehicles or trailers on the roads. Contact the Owner about trailer parking.
The Owl's Nest is centrally located in the Black Hills on Edelweiss Mountain near beautiful Lake Pactola Reservoir just off of Hwy 385. The central location puts you within 30 minutes of most of the major attractions in the Black Hills.

This is an often-used personal vacation home; thus is has lots of added comforts to make yours and the owners' stay super comfortable. Wow! One new King bed, Two queen beds, Six twin beds with new Mattresses, a pack & Play crib and a queen sized futon. You and your family can enjoy all those beds, three floors of space, three full bathrooms, an over sized kitchen, living room, lower family room, a bonus room above the garage, and an over sized deck with a view overlooking the Black Hills. The garage is reserved for the owners storage. This home has air-conditioning for the kitchen and dinning area and upper bedroom. We have ceiling fans in 3 of the 4 closed door bedrooms and in the living room and bonus room. The lower level of the house is partially in the ground on 3 sides and is always cool in summer. The house does not have wi-fi but has good mobile phone service. We have two Tv's with service by dish network. We are located a mile high on Edelweiss mountain and our area is usually 10-12 degrees cooler than the reported temp in Rapid City. The summer nights cool off very nicely, bring a jacket.

The Owl's Nest is beautifully decorated, very clean, and completely furnished. The views from the decks of this home provide a sweeping panorama of Black Hills scenery
The Owl's Nest is often used by more than one family
Enjoy the beautiful Black Hills
Dan, Rae Jean Gee - Owners
Brookings SD

Property manager

Dan Gee or Rae Jean Gee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking insise or near the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No Pets inside or out No expections

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property
Note from host: Great for children, we have young grandchildren

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or big gatherings allowed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Owl's Nest Black Hills Vacation Home House Rapid City
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Owl's Nest Black Hills Vacation Home Rapid City
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About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore. Travelling with kids? Consider Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Pactola Pines Marina - 15 min drive
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 24 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 36 min drive
  • 1880 Train - 38 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prairie Berry Winery - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Black Forest Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Horse Creek Inn Restaurant & Campground - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rimrock Happy Tavern - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pactola Pines Marina, Pactola Point Swim Beach and Sheridan Lake North. Black Hills National Forest and Sheridan Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just fun
Had a great trip to Mount Rusmore and area attractions. The Owls Nest provides just what we needed in comfort and layout. Nice view, rustic feel and relaxed stay. Everything worked out great…
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location- Plenty of room
The home is located in a quiet and peaceful setting. The views off the deck to the northwest are amazing. There is plenty of sky visible for stargazing. You are a bit off the beaten path, but still centrally located in the Hills so you can get anywhere quickly. Our group of eleven had plenty of room to spread out, with ample room in the common areas for us to all be together as well. Bring your wasp and hornet spray. Yellowjackets are numerous and we had to dispatch several. Overall, it was a minor issue and did not affect our enjoyment of the property. One thing I wish the owners would change is the requirement to have the towels washed, dried and folded before departure. In order to get out of the house by checkout time, we had to forgo the use of any towels on the morning of departure. Overall, a great experience, wonderful facility and an amazing setting. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owls Nest
It was good. We didnt see the whirlpool which was a big selling point. However it was nice. We barely used the whole place
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at the Owls Nest
Our family had a lovely stay at the Owls Nest. The views are breathtaking and the home is very comfortable. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Matt Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Black Hills Vacation
Very private and quiet property. Had great times in the evenings playing cornhole and socializing. Not as close to the attractions as we normally stay but didn’t end up being an issue, just had to allow more time to get back and forth. Was very warm for the hills while we were there. Central air would have been a plus, but did cool at night. Overall was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti 1.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great choice for our family
Our group of 6 adults and 5 kids (ages 6-11) stayed 5 nights at Owl's nest last week. Everything was as described on the VRBO site. Pictures are very accurate. Bathrooms were updated. There was plenty of spaces for us to spread out and not be under each other's feet. The outside deck was a favorite hang out. The kids loved the hills. Kitchen had all the basics we needed for meals. Each day we filled our half dozen water bottles to take with us and the ice maker had no problem keeping up. Tap water was just fine for making coffee. Be sure to unplug the coffee pot since it does not have an auto shut off. The drive in on the gravel road is quite steep with many hairpin turns, but it's a very well maintained road. With the long summer daylight hours, we luckily never had to drive it in the dark. I think that would be scary. It is a bit of a long drive if you want to come and go often, but we had breakfast at the house, then headed out for the day and were back at the house for cocktails and dinner each evening. It was a really great choice for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded, tree top get-away
Our group of 9, two grandparents, parents and 5 kids (12-2) stayed at the Owl's Nest for 4 nights. The home had plenty of sleeping options and everyone found a place they could relax. The house had a full basement to allow the adults and kids to separate when we wanted to. The kitchen was stocked with pots and pans for us to make meals. The fridge was big enough to hold our needed groceries. The ice maker in the freezer worked well. An auto-shutoff coffee maker would be a great addition to the kitchen. The drive up to the house is scenic and semi-rustic. You will utilize gravel roads and switch backs to get up to the Nest. But if you take it slow, you can avoid car sickness. The Owl's Nest would be good for a non-sightseeing Black Hills visit. We found it uneasy just to run back to the house between tourist site visits. If you're looking for a local visit or a place to just stay at, the Nest would be a great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owl’s Nest
Home was lovely and well kept with ample space and accommodation. The one complaint we have is that upon reading the listing and booking the stay no where did it mention that trailers were not to be parked on the property. That information was not given to us until 3 days prior to our arrival. The sole purpose of our trip was to ride motorcycles and that meant trailering them there and thus needing a place to park our trailer on the property. Wish that tidbit of information was on the original listing, or at least in the confirmation email shortly upon booking (we booked months in advance); as opposed to shortly before we left for the trip.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleased
We enjoyed our stay at the Owl’s Roost. It was clean and fit our needs. The host and management were very pleasant and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The views from the house are beautiful and stargazing at night is amazing; however, it should be noted that the gravel road to the house is long, curvy and bumpy. All in all we were pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan K., Greenville, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
We all loved South Dakota!
This property seems to be older with some really nice updates. Each couple in our group got there own floor with bedroom, bathroom and living area. The weather was fabulous and the Owner was very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022