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

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

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Owls Nest from drive way with Pole lights
Sign on Matterhorn drive at Owls Nest driveway. We are 120 Matterhorn
Front door entry
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Dan & Rae Jean Owners

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12269 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Rapid City, SD
  • Popular LocationPrairie Berry Winery24 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Rushmore National Memorial36 min drive
  • Popular Location1880 Train38 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Main Level Bedroom

Downstairs Bedroom

+1

Main Level Bedroom

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

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 large trailers on Edelweiss Mountain. No large trailers on our lot or on Edelweiss Mountain as their is not enough level, accessible trailer parking Trailer parking for small trailerscan 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.
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 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

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Deluxe Accommodations In The Heart Of The Black Hills!
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (114 reviews)
Deluxe Accommodations In The Heart Of The Black Hills!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Great for children, we have young grandchildren

Events

No events allowed
No parties or big gatherings allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets inside or out No expections

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking insise or near the house
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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Travelers 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Things That Rock and Museum @ Black Hills Institute. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.
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Rapid City, SD

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 Regional Airport (RAP) - 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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

About the host

Hosted by Dan Gee or Rae Jean Gee

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We are retired and live in Brookings SD. Call us with any questions 605.651.0873

Why they chose this property

The Owls Nest has 3 levels with 4 closed door bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, one bathroom on each level. This is a big house.
Very good fishing in several local lakes, streams
The large deck with grill and 4 tables, chairs and umbrella's are a focal point and most meals are eaten on the deck.
Owls Nest has a new great room above the garage, which is a fantastic game room, with futon for extra sleeping.

What makes this property unique

Enough space for 2 families.
Fantastic 25 mile view from very large deck
No bugs at this mile high elevation

Languages:

English
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