Villa in Black Hills, SD
22 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this villa rental
The Lodge at Nemo
A Black Hills Retreat Made for Gathering
4-Time-A-Year VRBO Premier Host – 8 Years Running
Tucked along a quiet winding road in Nemo, South Dakota, The Lodge at Nemo feels like stepping into another rhythm of life. The air is fresher. The pines rise tall and steady. A nearby creek hums softly in the background. And as you pull into the drive, the world seems to slow down in the best possible way.
This is more than a place to stay.
It’s where your people come together.
Family reunions that turn into annual traditions.
Wedding weekends filled with laughter.
Milestone birthdays that deserve something special.
Or simply a few peaceful days in the heart of the Black Hills.
Made for Connection — Indoors and Out
Mornings begin gently here. Sunlight pours through tall windows and dances across the moss-rock fireplace. Coffee brews in the kitchen while someone steps onto the deck to breathe in the mountain air. Deer sometimes wander through the trees. Eagles circle overhead. The view of Nemo Mountain quietly reminds you why you came.
Spend your days however you choose:
Explore nearby trails by foot or ATV
Fish crystal-clear streams
Visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, or Custer State Park
Wander down our mowed path to the brook-trout filled creek
Or simply stay home and enjoy the sauna, pool table, yard games, and space to relax
Evenings are pure Black Hills magic. The fire pit crackles. Marshmallows toast. Laughter carries through the trees. Above you, a sky full of stars stretches endlessly — brighter and clearer than most have ever seen.
And if you need to check in with the outside world, high-speed mesh WiFi and strong 5G service keep you connected — without pulling you away from the moment.
Three Private Suites Under One Roof
The Lodge comfortably sleeps up to 22 guests, with thoughtful design that allows everyone to gather — and still find quiet space when they need it.
The Eagle Grand Suite
Vaulted ceilings, towering windows, and a stunning fireplace set the tone. King and queen beds, a jacuzzi tub, and a game room create space for both comfort and fun.
The Heron Grand Suite
Western warmth meets open gathering space. A pool table invites friendly competition, and porch swings on the deck offer the perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure.
The Bluebird Grand Suite
Mid-century modern style, curated art, and wraparound views. Evenings end by the Yukon fire pit under a sky filled with stars.
Why Guests Return Again and Again
• Nature at Your Doorstep – Trails, wildlife, creeks, and mountain views
• Moments That Matter – From wedding vows at the Nemo Church next door to late-night card games around the table
• Peace of Mind – One of only two homes in Nemo licensed by the South Dakota Health Department
• Space to Gather, Space to Breathe – Large enough for everyone, cozy enough to feel like home.
Veteran Owned & Operated
Proudly welcoming guests to Nemo, South Dakota.
A Black Hills Retreat Made for Gathering
4-Time-A-Year VRBO Premier Host – 8 Years Running
Tucked along a quiet winding road in Nemo, South Dakota, The Lodge at Nemo feels like stepping into another rhythm of life. The air is fresher. The pines rise tall and steady. A nearby creek hums softly in the background. And as you pull into the drive, the world seems to slow down in the best possible way.
This is more than a place to stay.
It’s where your people come together.
Family reunions that turn into annual traditions.
Wedding weekends filled with laughter.
Milestone birthdays that deserve something special.
Or simply a few peaceful days in the heart of the Black Hills.
Made for Connection — Indoors and Out
Mornings begin gently here. Sunlight pours through tall windows and dances across the moss-rock fireplace. Coffee brews in the kitchen while someone steps onto the deck to breathe in the mountain air. Deer sometimes wander through the trees. Eagles circle overhead. The view of Nemo Mountain quietly reminds you why you came.
Spend your days however you choose:
Explore nearby trails by foot or ATV
Fish crystal-clear streams
Visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, or Custer State Park
Wander down our mowed path to the brook-trout filled creek
Or simply stay home and enjoy the sauna, pool table, yard games, and space to relax
Evenings are pure Black Hills magic. The fire pit crackles. Marshmallows toast. Laughter carries through the trees. Above you, a sky full of stars stretches endlessly — brighter and clearer than most have ever seen.
And if you need to check in with the outside world, high-speed mesh WiFi and strong 5G service keep you connected — without pulling you away from the moment.
Three Private Suites Under One Roof
The Lodge comfortably sleeps up to 22 guests, with thoughtful design that allows everyone to gather — and still find quiet space when they need it.
The Eagle Grand Suite
Vaulted ceilings, towering windows, and a stunning fireplace set the tone. King and queen beds, a jacuzzi tub, and a game room create space for both comfort and fun.
The Heron Grand Suite
Western warmth meets open gathering space. A pool table invites friendly competition, and porch swings on the deck offer the perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure.
The Bluebird Grand Suite
Mid-century modern style, curated art, and wraparound views. Evenings end by the Yukon fire pit under a sky filled with stars.
Why Guests Return Again and Again
• Nature at Your Doorstep – Trails, wildlife, creeks, and mountain views
• Moments That Matter – From wedding vows at the Nemo Church next door to late-night card games around the table
• Peace of Mind – One of only two homes in Nemo licensed by the South Dakota Health Department
• Space to Gather, Space to Breathe – Large enough for everyone, cozy enough to feel like home.
Veteran Owned & Operated
Proudly welcoming guests to Nemo, South Dakota.
Amenities at Epic Nemo Lodge - Legendary Black Hills Group Stay
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Black Hills, SD
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Five nights with 12 to 18 guests from 11to 72. We had a great time, the upper level deck is the length of a football field. Plenty of spaces for group activities, and plenty of spaces for quiet conversations. The kitchen and pantry were perfect and well equipped. Couldn’t have asked for a better place for our group.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
This place was amazing, had everything our family needed and then some. This was the first time our family has ever done a trip like this and ever wants to go back and do it again. We will visit again in the future.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
This beautiful lodge was home to our family for the week as we prepared for and attended our son’s wedding nearby. Nineteen of us had plenty of room, comfy beds, and everything we could possibly need to cook and entertain our family. Our food and clothes were all we needed to make the stay perfect! Bruce was available for any questions we had, and we have never stayed in a cleaner, more accommodating, and fun home away from home! Highly recommend!
5 / 10·Jul 2020
We have always wanted to try the Black Hills for a summer vacation and always heard great things, and this year a driving trip made a lot of sense given COVID-19, so we went for it. In our prior research, the challenge we had with the Black Hills area is that there were not many higher end properties, and when we camp, we prefer our camping to be remote and not at campgrounds. Fortunately, the lodge gave us a combination of an idyllic mountain setting in Nemo, a huge and beautiful home, and a great swimming pool complex which we used daily. Bruce and Traci could not have been nicer to us, and they are meticulous in keeping everything in great shape.The setting for the home is amazing. Off the back deck, your view is of the 600 foot canyon wall across the valley, the horses in the pasture and the trout stream. I like to exercise in the early AM, and you can hike up Mt. Nemo and back from the lodge in less than 2 hours, or take great runs back on a dirt road along the stream. We found Nemo to be a convenient location to see everything in the Black Hills (even with a bridge out forcing us to take a detour every day), including beautiful Spearfish Canyon and the fly fishing we did about half way to Rapid City. If you only wanted to do things in Custer Park (which would be a big mistake in my opinion), there are more convenient places. But we found the location to be great. For whatever it is worth, our favorite Black Hills sites were trout fishing up stream in Rapids Creek (above Rapid City but below the lake), the Bear Park near Rapid City (go during feeding time - kids loved it!), Needles Highway, the walk around Sylvan Lake, and Spearfish Canton. The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs and Devils Tower we’re also worth the trip. We found the southern part of Custer Park to be uninteresting, even though you do see buffalo. We liked the longer waterfall hike in Spearfish Canyon (but you do see cars for much of the hike on the road across the stream), Lover’s Leap in Custer (but there is tons of poison ivy down in the stream portion - almost unavoidable - wash off with soap right after if you wear shorts), and around Sylvan Lake. The hike up Mt. Nemo was great. If we had another day, we would have rented ATVs in Nemo - looked like a lot of fun. The Black Hills are beautiful and have a ton to offer. If you think that the only beautiful mountain vacations are in the Rockies and West, the Black Hills will change your mind.
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10Outstanding
(48 Ratings)
"Five nights with 12 to 18 guests from 11to 72. We had a great time, the upper level deck is the length of a football field. Plenty of spaces for group activities, and plenty of spaces for quiet conver..."
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