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

Family-friendly stay with water park in Rapid City

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Pactola Pines Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Prairie Berry Winery
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Heart of Rapid City.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Pactola Pines Marina and Pactola Point Swim Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Sheridan Lake and Sheridan Lake North.
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What's nearby

  • Pactola Pines Marina - 16 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 26 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • 1880 Train - 32 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 40 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Mount Rushmore - 45 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Black Forest Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪No Bad Days Tap Wagon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Horse Creek Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Annie Lode Coffee Cabin - ‬23 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

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino 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
  • Snorkeling 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

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Rules

Guests must Wash, Dry, and fold all towels before checking out
Guests must place all dirty dishes in Dishwasher and Run before checking out
Guests must take all Garbage to Dumpster located near maintenance shop on Alpine Drive

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No Pets inside or out No expections

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great for children, we have young grandchildren

Events

No events allowed
No parties or big gatherings allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking insise or near the house

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: 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 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No parties or big gatherings allowed For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills to the airport?

This vacation home is 42.6 mi (61-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi (17-min drive) from Pactola Point Swim Beach and 8.6 mi (20-min drive) from Sheridan Lake North. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Owl's Nest, Black Hills Vacation Home located in Central Black Hills to downtown Rapid City?

This vacation home is 15.6 mi away from Rapid City.

Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I had a great stay at the Owl's Nest. It has plenty of extra room. It was very clean and well equipped for our stay. We enjoyed the great views every day from the deck. It was centrally located for us to go to all of the places that we planned to visit. We really appreciated how private and quiet it was. We want to thank Dan for being a great host.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at the Owl's Nest! It was peaceful, quiet, clean, and comfortable. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. We enjoyed mornings having coffee out on the deck, enjoying the view of the mountain. It is a hop, skip, and a jump to Lake Pactola, such a fun place to soak up some sun on the water! We were here on some of the hottest days of the summer and the cabin was still comfortable for us! A lovely home away from home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Owl’s Nest definitely is worthy of its title- it’s nestled high in the mountains, and has amazing views! Check in was seamless, owners were very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Time Visitors to South Dakota

This was my first time using VRBO, and these hosts were incredibly patient. They replied quickly to questions and offered clear instructions. The cottage itself is lovely and was clean and ready for us. My only comment would be regarding utensils, a large flipper or longer tongs would have been nice for bbqing, and just some other basic kitchen utensils would have been appreciated. The cottage came with dish soap, laundry detergent. The views were great and the hosts, knowing we were on motorcycles, were very accommodating. I did not realize until we got checked in that we were required to wash the towels before leaving. Since the pricing included a cleaning fee, I wasn't expecting that and it was inconvenient trying to ensure the morning shower towels were washed and dried before we left. I would also like to note the road in. I did ask about gravel and the hosts did say there was a gravel road, but it wasn't bad. With 4 motorcycles, the gravel combined with the washboard and some extreme inclines made some areas of the road challenging despite having over 25yrs riding experience. It was doable but it would have been nice to have more information about the road in. Overall we had a great time and the property is beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, we took ATVs and the trails were close, minimal traffic, close hiking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectations! Beautiful, clean cabin, gorgeous views, centrally located near all the parks we visited. Amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lot of room to enjoy meals together. We rode our SXS everyday! Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

SD

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 Vacation

The house was great and just what our geoup needed for our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded

If you want peace and quiet this is the place for you. Great house with beautiful scenery
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful owl’s nest

We had a wonderful time staying in this house. Worked great for our family of Ten, many memories where made during our weeks stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

The house was centrally located. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes so made it easy to have home cooked meals. Lots of rooms/beds for family or friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable

We loved the house but didn’t like that we were required to wash and dry our towels before leaving. There were notices that if we used the washer and dryer but they broke, it would be our responsibility for repairs. We also already paid a cleaning fee. We loved how spacious the house was and had many beds to sleep in. It’s beautiful property but not convenient to run back to when out doing tourist things.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pennington VRBO

The place was very nice and tidy. It was nice to finish touring for the day to come back to the house to sit on the deck and enjoy the scenery. Our grandchildren loved having their own rooms for the week. Would definitely rent again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Home was immaculate peaceful beautiful area everything good amenities wonderful can’t wait to go back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022