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Private Pool Paradise - Luxury Black Hills Escape for Families & Friends
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m
Popular amenities
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Nemo, SD
- Place, Wonderland Caves1 min drive
- Place, Thunderhead Falls21 min drive
- Place, Black Hills Caverns26 min drive
- Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Red Tailed Hawk
2 Queen Beds
Sandhill Crane
1 King Bed
Snowy Owl
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Art Hallway Bath
Toilet
Poolside Bath from Deck
Toilet · Shower only
Red Tailed Hawk Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Sandhill Crane Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Snowy Owl Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Pool Paradise - Luxury Black Hills Escape for Families & Friends
The Osprey Poolhouse Retreat
A Private Black Hills Escape with Your Own Heated Saltwater Pool
VRBO Premier Host award winners 4 times a year for 8 years in a row!
Some places help you relax.
Others make you exhale the moment you arrive.
At The Osprey Poolhouse Retreat, the Black Hills feel like they’ve slowed down just for you.
Tucked into peaceful Nemo Valley, you’re surrounded by whispering pines, fresh mountain air, and wide South Dakota skies. The noise of everyday life fades. The pace softens. And suddenly, you have nowhere to be but right here.
And then there’s the pool.
A private, heated 40-foot saltwater pool — yours alone during your stay. No crowds. No sharing. Just your favorite people and the rare luxury of space and privacy.
(Pool is seasonal and typically open June through early fall, depending on temperatures.)
Mornings That Start Slow. Evenings That Linger.
Imagine starting your day with coffee on the deck, wrapped in a light blanket as the mist lifts from Nemo Mountain. The valley is quiet. The air is crisp. The day feels full of possibility.
Afternoons are yours to shape:
Float beneath blue skies in the heated pool
Lounge in the sun with a good book
Take a scenic drive to Mount Rushmore or Crazy Horse
Explore winding ATV trails and forest paths
Or simply stay home and do nothing at all
Evenings gather everyone back together. Dinner in the fully equipped kitchen. A movie night in the spacious living room. Music playing softly through the Alexa stereo. Laughter drifting out toward the pool as the last light fades.
When night falls, the sky puts on its own show. The stars here are bigger, brighter, and impossibly clear.
Designed for Comfort That Feels Effortless
The Osprey Retreat was created to feel welcoming, easy, and beautifully livable.
Two King Suites & One Dual Queen Suite
Each bedroom features soft bamboo linens, private en-suite bathrooms, and thoughtfully curated furnishings that feel personal and elevated.
Spacious, Light-Filled Living Areas
Two gathering spaces offer room to spread out — Roku TVs, Alexa stereo, and live plants create a fresh, relaxed atmosphere. No stairs means easy walk-in comfort for all ages.
Stay Connected — If You Choose
High-speed mesh WiFi and strong 5G keep you connected without interrupting your escape.
In the Heart of It All — Yet Quietly Apart
You’re steps from Nemo’s small-town restaurant, community center, and historic church — perfect for wedding weekends or casual dinners.
And within a scenic drive:
Mount Rushmore
Crazy Horse Memorial
Custer State Park
Deadwood
Spearfish Canyon
Adventure is close. But peace is closer.
A Rare Find in the Black Hills
Private heated pools are unheard of in Nemo — and exceptionally rare in the Black Hills.
Here, you don’t share amenities with other guests.
You don’t compete for space.
You don’t settle.
You relax.
Hospitality You Can Feel
We live right here in Nemo. When you stay at The Osprey, you’re welcomed by real people who care deeply about your experience. We’re nearby if you need us — and respectfully out of sight when you don’t.
The Osprey Poolhouse Retreat isn’t just a place to stay.
It’s where privacy feels luxurious.
Where time stretches out.
Where relaxation turns into memory.
Veteran Owned • Locally Managed • Proudly Hosting in Nemo, SD
A Private Black Hills Escape with Your Own Heated Saltwater Pool
VRBO Premier Host award winners 4 times a year for 8 years in a row!
Some places help you relax.
Others make you exhale the moment you arrive.
At The Osprey Poolhouse Retreat, the Black Hills feel like they’ve slowed down just for you.
Tucked into peaceful Nemo Valley, you’re surrounded by whispering pines, fresh mountain air, and wide South Dakota skies. The noise of everyday life fades. The pace softens. And suddenly, you have nowhere to be but right here.
And then there’s the pool.
A private, heated 40-foot saltwater pool — yours alone during your stay. No crowds. No sharing. Just your favorite people and the rare luxury of space and privacy.
(Pool is seasonal and typically open June through early fall, depending on temperatures.)
Mornings That Start Slow. Evenings That Linger.
Imagine starting your day with coffee on the deck, wrapped in a light blanket as the mist lifts from Nemo Mountain. The valley is quiet. The air is crisp. The day feels full of possibility.
Afternoons are yours to shape:
Float beneath blue skies in the heated pool
Lounge in the sun with a good book
Take a scenic drive to Mount Rushmore or Crazy Horse
Explore winding ATV trails and forest paths
Or simply stay home and do nothing at all
Evenings gather everyone back together. Dinner in the fully equipped kitchen. A movie night in the spacious living room. Music playing softly through the Alexa stereo. Laughter drifting out toward the pool as the last light fades.
When night falls, the sky puts on its own show. The stars here are bigger, brighter, and impossibly clear.
Designed for Comfort That Feels Effortless
The Osprey Retreat was created to feel welcoming, easy, and beautifully livable.
Two King Suites & One Dual Queen Suite
Each bedroom features soft bamboo linens, private en-suite bathrooms, and thoughtfully curated furnishings that feel personal and elevated.
Spacious, Light-Filled Living Areas
Two gathering spaces offer room to spread out — Roku TVs, Alexa stereo, and live plants create a fresh, relaxed atmosphere. No stairs means easy walk-in comfort for all ages.
Stay Connected — If You Choose
High-speed mesh WiFi and strong 5G keep you connected without interrupting your escape.
In the Heart of It All — Yet Quietly Apart
You’re steps from Nemo’s small-town restaurant, community center, and historic church — perfect for wedding weekends or casual dinners.
And within a scenic drive:
Mount Rushmore
Crazy Horse Memorial
Custer State Park
Deadwood
Spearfish Canyon
Adventure is close. But peace is closer.
A Rare Find in the Black Hills
Private heated pools are unheard of in Nemo — and exceptionally rare in the Black Hills.
Here, you don’t share amenities with other guests.
You don’t compete for space.
You don’t settle.
You relax.
Hospitality You Can Feel
We live right here in Nemo. When you stay at The Osprey, you’re welcomed by real people who care deeply about your experience. We’re nearby if you need us — and respectfully out of sight when you don’t.
The Osprey Poolhouse Retreat isn’t just a place to stay.
It’s where privacy feels luxurious.
Where time stretches out.
Where relaxation turns into memory.
Veteran Owned • Locally Managed • Proudly Hosting in Nemo, SD
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Caution pool.
Events
No events allowed
Additional fees for parties/events.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only, not on pool deck.
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
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Note from host: Additional fees for parties/events.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area
Nemo
Located in Nemo, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Dinosaur Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Watiki Water Park and Storybook Island. Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.

Nemo, SD
What's nearby
- Wonderland Caves - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
- Thunderhead Falls - 21 min drive - 26.2 km
- Black Hills Caverns - 26 min drive - 32.2 km
- Deadwood Mountain Grand - 33 min drive - 43.4 km
- The Monument Civic Center - 35 min drive - 38.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sugar Shack - 20 min drive
- Brandin Iron - 2 min walk
- BIG Mamas BEER Garden - 6 min walk
- Big Mamas - 6 min walk
- Cindy B's Cafe, WY - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
3 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Holly R.
29 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in the beautiful Black Hills
Holly R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin B.
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing centrally located place near Mt Rushmore
Kevin B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelli H.
1 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelli H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles R.
15 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charles R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jerome P.
22 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jerome P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin H.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Amazing!
Robin H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Randy V.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful country property in a very convenient location
Randy V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
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22 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
John A.
19 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
John A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Christopher F.
26 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and amenities
Christopher F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Timothy S.
3 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Timothy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gerald D.
26 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Gerald D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kay Lynn H.
17 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great Place with Plenty of Room
Kay Lynn H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
13 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing
Lisa D.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Nick S.
7 July 2021
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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Kaela R.
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About the host
Hosted by Bruce and Traci
Bruce and I moved to the Black Hills around 2010. Bruce was from Minnesota and I was from Hawaii.
We love our life here in Nemo with our friends and our horses, dogs and cats.
We love our life here in Nemo with our friends and our horses, dogs and cats.
Why they chose this property
Nemo has small-town charm with only 35 year-round residents. We have horses and have direct access to the trails in the Black Hills National Forest. Our property is right in front of Nemo Mountain and the view of the rock ridge is spectacular!
What makes this property unique
Our property is unique to others in the area in so many ways, here are a few:
We are a luxury property with furnishings that are heirloom pieces, all wood, no pressboard or items purchased from a local furniture store.
We are the only property that has a pool in the entire southern part of our county.
This home's windows face the rock ridge and there is southern exposure filling the home with light.
We have horses on the property, in fact, they surround us, as we have grazing pastures on three sides.
Our home is level so there are no stairs beyond the one step up to the boardwalk.
We don't have UTV trails next to our home as other homes do. It's fun to be out in UTVs, but it is not fun having a trail right next to your home. There are just a few homes that sleep 8 in Nemo and the others are surrounded by UTV trails.
We have bathrooms in every bedroom! Plus another two bathrooms with one near the laundry room and the other in the great room. We have two living rooms, as well.
The laundry room has two sets of washers and dryers and a utility sink.
Our pool deck is over 2000 square feet and we have multiple outdoor seating arrangements as well as lounges.
We have living plants in our home that we take care of throughout the year.
We live in Nemo year-round and we supervise all cleaning and maintenance of the home. If you look at our competitors reviews you will see several that have complaints of things not working. The owners do not live in Nemo and
aren't making sure to keep the promises they provide on their websites.
Our cleaners wash our linens in a sanitary setting, and they include every
single linen used by the previous guests.
We allow dogs with a small pet fee.
We are a luxury property with furnishings that are heirloom pieces, all wood, no pressboard or items purchased from a local furniture store.
We are the only property that has a pool in the entire southern part of our county.
This home's windows face the rock ridge and there is southern exposure filling the home with light.
We have horses on the property, in fact, they surround us, as we have grazing pastures on three sides.
Our home is level so there are no stairs beyond the one step up to the boardwalk.
We don't have UTV trails next to our home as other homes do. It's fun to be out in UTVs, but it is not fun having a trail right next to your home. There are just a few homes that sleep 8 in Nemo and the others are surrounded by UTV trails.
We have bathrooms in every bedroom! Plus another two bathrooms with one near the laundry room and the other in the great room. We have two living rooms, as well.
The laundry room has two sets of washers and dryers and a utility sink.
Our pool deck is over 2000 square feet and we have multiple outdoor seating arrangements as well as lounges.
We have living plants in our home that we take care of throughout the year.
We live in Nemo year-round and we supervise all cleaning and maintenance of the home. If you look at our competitors reviews you will see several that have complaints of things not working. The owners do not live in Nemo and
aren't making sure to keep the promises they provide on their websites.
Our cleaners wash our linens in a sanitary setting, and they include every
single linen used by the previous guests.
We allow dogs with a small pet fee.
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