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Lookout Tower
Holiday home in Lead with water park and Hot tub
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 12 139.4 sq m
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Lead, South Dakota
- Place, Homestake Gold Mine4 min drive
- Place, George S. Mickelson Trail8 min drive
- Place, Terry Peak Ski Area16 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
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!
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!
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Lead
Lead is home to this holiday home. Homestake Gold Mine and Broken Boot Gold Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Terry Peak Ski Area and Deer Mountain Ski Area. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Lead, South Dakota
What's nearby
- Homestake Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
- Deer Mountain Ski Area - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
- George S. Mickelson Trail - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
- Deadwood Mountain Grand - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
- Terry Peak Ski Area - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - 9 min drive
- Boars Nest - 7 min walk
- Jacobs Brew House and Grocer - 9 min drive
- Cheyenne Crossing - 9 min drive
- Lewies Saloon & Eatery - 3 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Jonna Kandolin

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