Little Elk Cottage in Scenic Vanocker Canyon - July Dates Available.

Nemo, South Dakota
$279 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

As you can see from the photos, this beautiful cottage is a great spot to spend a few days! Our cottage sleeps a maximum of 4 people and our rates begin at $245/night for 1-2 guests. Any additional guests after the first two are charged $25/person/night. Charging more for extra guests is done to cover the additional costs associated with accommodating more people. These costs include extra linens, towels, toiletries and increased wear and tear on the property. In the event of an unplanned cancellation, you will receive a refund if we re-rent the days you have reserved. We recommend travel insurance thru the VRBO check-out process, especially for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August.


At Little Elk Cottage Near Nemo, we offer you a memorable place to stay during your visit to the Black Hills. *****Check out the video here.***** This peaceful and sophisticated cottage is a one-of-a-kind oasis in the heart of Vanocker Canyon. Our cottage is an ideal destination for your vacation, honeymoon, anniversary, long weekend, or any time you want to get away from it all. We are conveniently located near the small, picturesque town of Nemo with dining at the historic Brandin' Iron Cafe and horseback riding. Wonderland Cave and Dalton Lake (great fishing!) are 15 minutes away. We are within 30 minutes of both Deadwood and Rapid City, centrally located to all Black Hills attractions, both north and south, including Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, Devil's Tower, Hill City, Custer State Park, Sturgis, Spearfish Canyon, Crazy Horse, and the Badlands. We are approximately 35-40 minutes from Hill City and Mt. Rushmore via the cut across #208 south of Nemo connecting to Hwy. #385, which is the main artery through the Black Hills.


Amenities include the following:
...Fully paved asphalt driveway with Private Entrance
...Fenced and gated 5-acre property that borders Forest Service land
...Small creek with aspens, apple trees and birches
...2 Bedrooms on main floor - Pillowtop Queen Beds
...Leather couch and Loveseat; Persian Rugs
...New 50 LG Television with many satellite channels
...Cell coverage at the top of the hill, less than one mile away. You will also get coverage thru the Wi-Fi. No Land Phone.
...Complimentary Wi-Fi in the Cottage but no streaming
...See 3-minute video here of the cottage interior, as well as the 5 private acres where our cottage is located. You can also find this video on UTube.
...Air conditioned for warmer days
...Fully equipped kitchen with Whirlpool appliances, including dishwasher and new microwave
...All paper products and linens provided
...Washer and Dryer in Cottage for your convenience
...Picnic Table and Gas Grill on outside Patio
...Property is not suitable for weddings, parties or family reunions.
...Fine dining 30 minutes away (Rapid City, Deadwood or Spearfish) as well as several places to eat within about a 15-minute drive. Cafe in Nemo as well.
...Cancellation Policy: If you are within our 60-day cancellation policy, you will receive a refund if we re-rent the days you have reserved. We recommend travel insurance to all of our guests, especially during the Sturgis Rally.
...Please check out our 5-star reviews below.
...Belle Joli' Winery (grapes grown in South Dakota) has a tasting room in Vanocker Canyon about 15 minutes north. Their Sparkling House has an outside patio where you can enjoy appetizers with their red, white and sparkling wine selections, as well as Sunday Brunch.


Our private cottage, sitting on five acres, offers all of the comforts of home, with a small stream meandering through the property and surrounded by beautiful hills, trees and wildlife. After spending your days sightseeing, you will enjoy returning to this tranquil setting and relaxing on the patio or the front porch. Our property was once chosen as part of an Arctic Cat promotional DVD and brochure.


We have a lodging license through the State of South Dakota #3569 and have been listed in the 'Insider's Guide' since 1997.


The scenic ride thru Vanocker Canyon is one of the most beautiful areas in the Black Hills.


Keywords: Cottage, Black Hills, Cabin

Here is a link to a video of our property. You can also search Little Elk Cottage, Nemo SD under you tube to see our video. Or, copy and paste this link so that you can see more inside and outside details of our cottage.
(https://youtube.com/watch v=k0JMLibaFeE)

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availibity
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Parasailing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Music Library Stereo TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Area Rugs In Room Designated Smoking Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Smoking Is Fine On Outside Porch Or Patio. Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availibity

Review Review

  • Corinna R.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    I title this Mother Nature because of all the wild life we saw. First morning we experienced elk in the back yard and turkey crossing in the front plus several deer and chipmunk. The host was wonderful to communicate with as we had several questions about driving our utv’s on trails in the Nemo area. I would highly recommend this cottage is amazing.

  • Tabitha B.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    6/5

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Our family recently booked The Little Elk Cottage. The location was beautiful and convenient for our family. Wonderful wildlife to watch. The week long stay would have been much more enjoyable without receiving text messages daily from the host. Our family follows the rules and is very clean… While communication is important, the multitude of what to do/what not to do notes around the cabin, including clipped on the curtains, in the silverware drawer, etc…)was over the top. We have rented many vacation rentals and host our own, with great ratings always; we have never had a host request our home address to send a packet to prior. VRBO’s policy suggests to always communicate through the app. While the cabin is nice and location very convenient, the experience with the host was irritating.

  • Dean C.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Beautiful location and a great ride into Sturgis and Rapid city!!! Totaly enjoyed our stay! Coffee on the front porch in the morning watching the deer and turkeys

  • Barbara E.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    Great location, well designed cabin, backs up to national forest

  • Herb M.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Sep 15, 2023

    This was our first trip to the Black Hills, and the Little Elk Cottage was the perfect setting for our trip. The cottage is adorable, very private and within reasonable driving times to the area’s attractions. The cottage was well equipped and well furnished. We had a very relaxing getaway, and would recommend the cottage to anyone visiting the Black Hills area. Herb M.

  • Sandi D.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    Our stay at the cottage was magical! From the quiet, to the trees, the chipmunks and the bees…it was the perfect place to unplug and soak up the beauty of the Black Hills. The location made it easy to visit Mt Rushmore, Deadwood, and Spearfish Canyon. Kathleen was wonderful to work with too!

  • Jess A.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Aug 14, 2023

    We had a wonderful week at the cottage. The setting is beautiful with a large property, privacy, peace and quiet, and dark skies for stargazing. We had evening wildlife watching with deer and turkeys in the front yard. The cabin is well-cared for and the posted photos and descriptions are accurate.

  • Judith M.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Aug 6, 2023

    absolutely beautiful. Amazing wildlife. We could not ask for a more beautiful cabin, well maintained and complete with everything we needed. Can't wait to go back.

  • Richard L.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Jul 15, 2023

    Close to everything, but far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet. Deer and turkey in the yard every morning and evening.

  • David H.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Jun 25, 2023

    Cottage was everything it was supposed to be and more. Had a excellent stay. Perfect!!!!

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$279+
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