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Buffalo Thunder Lodge

Holiday home with kitchen, near Black Hills National Forest

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Deck
Upper Deck
Living room
Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 26285.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Deadwood, South Dakota
  • Place, Deadwood Mountain Grand
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadillac Jacks Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Deadwood Welcome Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Buffalo Thunder Lodge

Summary:

This huge Black Hills Vacation Rental is located in Historic Deadwood



The Space:

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Buffalo Thunder Lodge!



Just minutes from downtown Deadwood, South Dakota, this spacious 7-bedroom, 5-bath retreat is the perfect getaway for families and larger groups, comfortably sleeping up to 26 guests. With easy access at the south end of Deadwood, paved roads, and plenty of parking, the property is as convenient as it is comfortable. Located just 1 mile from Main Street, you can walk the Mickelson Trail (right across the road) or hop on the Deadwood Trolley, which stops directly in the property’s parking area.



Main Level Highlights

Kitchen: Two fully equipped kitchens make cooking for large groups a breeze.

Living Space: Cozy main floor living area with flat-screen TV, leather furniture, and an electric fireplace.

Outdoor Living Space: Large front deck with ample seating, 2 gas grills, and a Blackstone griddle—perfect for group cookouts.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:

■ 2 Queen beds with ensuite bathroom

■ Queen bed

■ King bed

■ King bed with ensuite bathroom

■ Full ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and garden tub

■ Full ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo



Lower Level Hangout:

Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen for additional convenience.

Outdoor Living: The front patio, accessible from multiple areas, is perfect for morning coffee or soaking in the views. This level also provides access to the private hot tub and game room. Relax in the hot tub and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Laundry Room: Full-size washer and dryer conveniently located off the multi-bed sleeping area.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:

■ Queen bed

■ Queen bed with ensuite bathroom

■ Sleeping area with 3 queen beds and 1 full bed, with access to laundry room and bathroom

■ Queen bed and twin bed

■ King bed with ensuite bathroom

■ Full ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo

■ Full bathroom with shower/tub combo

■ Full ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo



Guest Access:

Guests have full access to the entire house.



The Neighborhood:

It's 1 mile from main street and you can walk on the Mickelson Trail, right across the road or you can take the Trolley downtown, which stops right in the parking area.



Getting Around:

You are in walking distance of downtown Deadwood, or you can take the Trolley right from the house, or there are taxis you can take to get around. If you drive, there is a large driveway that can accommodate several vehicles. *4-wheel drive required for winter driving conditions*



Other Things to Note:

**GARAGE NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE

**They do not allow pets at this property

** 4-wheel drive required during winter months



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!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Deadwood

Deadwood is home to this holiday home. Adams House Museum and Adams Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Homestake Gold Mine and Broken Boot Gold Mine. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Deadwood, South Dakota

What's nearby

  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Silverado - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Deadwood Welcome Center - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mustang Sally's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saloon No. 10 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bill Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gold Dust - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buffalo Thunder Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Buffalo Thunder Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buffalo Thunder Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buffalo Thunder Lodge located?

Situated in Deadwood, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lucky 8 Casino and Black Hills National Forest. The Depot Motherlode Gaming Saloon and Adams House Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and gathering spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room, close to town
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge is a nice clean space with a lot of room. The big deck was nice for sitting around and talking. The garage was cool as a party room. Its nice that the trolly stopped there. Will be staying there again. A lot of parking space and easy to find lodge. When sitting on deck you could hear a stream and the mountain views where nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Lots of room

Was a decent place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Great place

The layout was perfect for our families. Kids had a place to play while the adults watched. Lots of parking. Great for pickups and trailers. We'll be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Easter Weekend

Had a great time.Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

denice l.

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

Work family trip

A group of us nurses that work together have come to Deadwood several times in the last three years. We hike, gamble, shop and grill and chill at the cabin. We love the game room the large deck and the hot tub. Perfect for our group . Always a great time thanks for having us !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great place for a group stay in Deadwood!

Lots of room and convenient location to downtown. We will definately be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Would stay here again!

We were a group of 9 and had so much room! Convenient location and a trolley stop right out the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

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

Good times had

Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Perfect for a large group!

Everything as advertised, great location, town, and host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Timothy L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
1/2 the appliances either didn’t work or worked poorly , everything was outdated, mattresses are worn out . The fact that you have to walk through someone’s bedroom to use the bathroom is not cool at all ! Garage floor has a river in it when it rains which could be easily fixed by cleaning and repairing the gutters and downspouts. The pictures in the add are deceiving.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey and F., Bismarck

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

Family Break

Perfect home for adults and teens! Location is perfect! Will be staying again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Great time

This property has plenty of room with many things to do. Our family had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

VICKI F.

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

Bachelorette Fun

Great property for a BIG group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Great house and great location!

This is our second year in a row staying at the Buffalo lodge and we loved it yet again. Convenient to everything including walking to Deadwood, hopping on the Mickelson trail, or grabbing the trolley. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Erinn H.

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

Perfect for families

Location was great, easy to get to town. So many sleeping rooms Beds were good, kitchen well stocked The Game/man cave was perfect for the kids. Hot tub was great for our cold nights! Highly recommend for families, snowmobiling, and big groups!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

steve P.

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

What a great place

Large house plenty of beds for our family reunion (16 people) griddle on the deck perfect for cooking breakfast for a large group. Great location for visiting the sites. The garage large enough for big groups of people perfect evening meeting place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Tong Reunion

Everything was as advertised. The grill and blackstone made meals and cleanup simple and easy. Garage/Gathering area was perfect to keep most activity away from main sleeping areas. We enjoyed our stay and recommend for anyone in the deadwood area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat & Donita A.

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

Property was a great fit

This property was a nice distance into town and right on the trolley line. The space accommodates allot of people. Easy check in and exit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Great group stay in Deadwood

Great place for large group. We had 10 people total and everyone had a room. Right at a trolley stop and a trail going downtown. Adjoining game room was an added bonus. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Twila V.

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

Deadwood VRBO

We had a wonderful time at our VRBO in Deadwood. It was everything they advertised and more. We had plenty of room for everyone and plenty of bathrooms. Great hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Larson family getaway

Fantastic property, lots of space and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms! We all had a great time. The Trolley stop was a great perk. Close to many sites. Lots of room for vehicles and trailer. Extra parking area was beneficial for the smaller kids to play.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael f.

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

Family reunion (10 siblings)

Especially loved the large covered deck. Spent hours chatting, laughing, cooking, eating and even enjoying the motorcycle traffic. The game room was lotsa fun. Being close to the downtown area was a big plus, too. It was perfect for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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