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Outdoor spa tub

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Lead, SD
  • Place, Living Map Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Homestake Opera House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Homestake Gold Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Lead

With a stay at this vacation home in Lead, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Black Hills National Forest and Living Map Theater. .This vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Deer Mountain Ski Area and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Historic Homestake Opera House.

What's nearby

  • Living Map Theater - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Historic Homestake Opera House - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Black Hills Mining Museum - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Homestake Gold Mine - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gold Dust - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sick-N-Twisted Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jacobs Brew House and Grocer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bloody Nose Saloon - ‬9 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.

Lookout Tower

Summary:

This Black Hills Vacation Rental is located at Gilded Mountain and sleeps 12!



The Space:

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Lookout Tower!



Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this 5 bedroom cabin offers the perfect space for families of all sizes to enjoy the outdoors. Up to 12 guests can relax comfortably, and enjoy the wonderful views off the multiple decks. Its location, 4 levels, and spacious main living area with gas fireplace & beautiful picture windows make it one of our more popular vacation homes.



Main Level Highlights



Open Concept Living Space: Features a fully-equipped kitchen, large dining table that seats 7, breakfast bar with additional seating for 3, and numerous picture windows that make the space bright & open feeling. A large TV is mounted near the fireplace and there are two chairs & a couch. This is a great space for everyone to gather.



Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors lead to a spacious deck with breathtaking mountain views, patio seating, fire table, and BBQ grill.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms On This Level:



■ Main floor Bedroom #1 with a Queen bed and access to bathroom



■ There is a Full bathroom with a shower/tub combo



3rd Floor Upper Level Highlights



Open Loft Area: At the top of the staircase is a loft area that the bedrooms on this level are located off of, also leading to the staircase for the 4th floor.



Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This 3rd Level:



■ Upper Bedroom #2 with Full size bunk beds



■ There is additional chair and couch seating on this level



4th Floor Upper Level Highlights:



Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This 4th Level:

■ Upper Bedroom #3 with a King size bed



■ There is a attached bathroom with a walk-in shower



Lower Level Highlights



Second Living Space: At the bottom of the stairs you will find a second living space that features comfortable seating, large wall mounted TV, and a wet bar. There is a table with 4 chairs that can be used for a game of cards or a board game. This is a great space for the kids to gather!



Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors lead out to the lower deck area where you will find a private hot tub and can enjoy beautiful mountain views.



Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This Level:



■ Lower Bedroom #4 has a set of twin bunk beds



■ Lower Bedroom #5 has a Queen size bed



■ There is a full bathroom located off the living space with a walk-in shower.



Centrally located Black Hills Cabin



Located near Lead, South Dakota, Lookout Tower offers easy access to the areas main attractions



Gilded Mountain Clubhouse - As a guest in the Gilded Mountain Community, will have exclusive access to the Community Clubhouse, a premier facility featuring a heated pool, relaxing hot tub, rejuvenating sauna, private game room, and an inviting loft area, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Additional amenities in the clubhouse include a pool table, foosball table, poker table, arcade game a large screen TV



Nearby Attractions:



■ Terry Peak Ski Area: 8 minutes away.



■ Mickelson Trailhead, fishing, golfing: 5-15 minutes away.



■ Scenic Spearfish Canyon: 10 minutes away.



■ Lead: 7 minutes. Deadwood: 11 minutes. Sturgis: 30 minutes.



■ Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park: Just an hour's drive.



Convenient Parking: Large driveway can accommodate 2-3 cars. *4-wheel drive or all wheel drive recommended for winter driving conditions*



Additional Featured Amenities:



■ Central A/C



■ Wifi



■ Cable TV



■ Private Hot tub



■ Washer/dryer



■ BBQ Grill



■ Gas Fireplace



Please Note: This cabin does not allow pets.



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the whole house and the community Clubhouse.



The Neighborhood:

This cabin is located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Lead, South Dakota. As a guest in the Gilded Mountain Community, will have exclusive access to the Community Clubhouse, a premier facility featuring a heated pool, relaxing hot tub, rejuvenating sauna, private game room, and an inviting loft area, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Additional amenities in the clubhouse include a pool table, foosball table, poker table, arcade game a large screen TV.

Nearby Attractions:

- - Terry Peak Ski Area: Minutes away.

- - Mickelson Trailhead, fishing, golfing, and scenic Spearfish Canyon: 30 minutes away.

- - Lead: 7 minutes. Deadwood: 11 minutes. Sturgis: 30 minutes.

- - Mount Rushmore: Just an hour's drive.



Getting Around:

There are taxis you can take to get around. If you drive, there is a large driveway that can accommodate 2-3 vehicles. *4-wheel drive or all wheel drive recommended for winter driving conditions*



Other Things to Note:

This cabin sits up on the hill so we do advise 4-wheel drive in winter. The roads are paved except the driveway and it`s easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. The Terry Peak Ski Area is a 5 minute drive and Deadwood is 10 minutes.



Interaction with Guests:

Deadwood Connections is a locally owned and managed vacation rental management company that puts the guest first. Our team is available to assist you at any point during your stay—from arrival to departure. You can reach out if you need local recommendations or have any issues during your visit to the Black Hills. We aim to make your stay with us comfortable and peaceful so you can spend your vacation making memories! While we won't meet you upon arrival, we're just a phone call away should you need anything!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including gas grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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Lookout Tower Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bettina Q., Bowling Green, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice neighborhood in the Black Hills

Overall the place was wonderful. The main deck is a little small for how many people could stay at the place. One of the things we liked about this place is the club house on the property, however, it was not open while we were there and that should have been stated on the website and on the door. The hours showed it should have been open but it was always locked. We wanted play the games, the pool, the sauna, but couldn't so that was very disappointing. The house itself was good. The chairs weren't the most comfortable. One downstairs was broken when we went down there to play cards a few days into our stay. The main clock was also broken. Overall would consider staying there again if we could verify that the clubhouse was open.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Deadwood Wedding

We came up for a cousins sons wedding. We were bummed it rained on Saturday as that was the only day we could have wandered around. The cabin was glorious! That top floor was amazing and the hot tub was soothing. We have stayed in some other rentals but this one had the most well equipped furnishings! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023