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Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14260.5 sq m
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Lead, SD
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Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk 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
Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain
Summary:
This Black Hills Vacation Rental is located at Gilded Mountain
The Space:
Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Gilded Buffalo!
Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this 4 bedroom cabin offers the perfect space for families of all sizes to enjoy the outdoors. Up to 14 guests can relax comfortably, and enjoy the wonderful views off the double decks. It's location on the top of a hill, spacious main living area with a wood-burning fireplace & beautiful picture windows make it one of our more popular vacation homes.
Main Level Highlights
Open Concept Living Space: Features a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with commercial grade stainless steel appliances and large center island, large dining table that seats 8, with additional seating for 3 at island, and numerous picture windows that make the space bright & open feeling. A large TV is mounted near the fireplace and there are two couches & chairs. This is a great space for everyone to gather.
Outdoor Living Space: Glass doors lead to a spacious covered deck with breathtaking mountain views
Bedrooms & Bathrooms On This Level:
■ Bedroom with a Queen bed
■ Large walk-in shower with rock and tile features
Upper Level Highlights
Master Suite:
■ 3rd level is a master suite with a King size bed
■ Attached master suite with shower/tub combo
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, 2 couches for seating, and a wet bar. This is a great space for the kids to gather!
Outdoor Living Space: Front lead out to the lower deck area where you will find a hot tub and can enjoy beautiful mountain views.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This Level:
■ Lower Bedroom #1 has a Queen bed and twin bunk beds
■ Lower Bedroom #2 has a Queen bed and twin bunk beds
■ There is a full bathroom located off the living space with over-sized walk-in shower and laundry room.
Centrally located Black Hills Cabin
Located near Lead, South Dakota, Gilded Buffalo 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 3-4 cars. *4-wheel drive or all wheel drive recommended for winter driving conditions*
Additional Featured Amenities:
■ Central A/C
■ Wifi
■ TV
■ Private Hot tub
■ Washer/dryer
■ BBQ Grill
■ Wood-burning Fireplace
Please Note:
■Pet Friendly - up to 2 dogs allowed. There is a $75 pet fee per pet **You must notify us if you are bringing pets, and you must clean up after them inside and outside. Pets are not allowed on furniture. Thank you
■Garage not available to guest
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 3-4 vehicles. *4-wheel drive or required 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.
Pet Friendly - up to 2 dogs allowed. *You must let us know if you are bringing a pet. There is a $75 fee per dog, and you are responsible for cleaning up after the pet inside and outside. Pets are not allowed on furniture.
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
The Space:
Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Gilded Buffalo!
Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this 4 bedroom cabin offers the perfect space for families of all sizes to enjoy the outdoors. Up to 14 guests can relax comfortably, and enjoy the wonderful views off the double decks. It's location on the top of a hill, spacious main living area with a wood-burning fireplace & beautiful picture windows make it one of our more popular vacation homes.
Main Level Highlights
Open Concept Living Space: Features a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with commercial grade stainless steel appliances and large center island, large dining table that seats 8, with additional seating for 3 at island, and numerous picture windows that make the space bright & open feeling. A large TV is mounted near the fireplace and there are two couches & chairs. This is a great space for everyone to gather.
Outdoor Living Space: Glass doors lead to a spacious covered deck with breathtaking mountain views
Bedrooms & Bathrooms On This Level:
■ Bedroom with a Queen bed
■ Large walk-in shower with rock and tile features
Upper Level Highlights
Master Suite:
■ 3rd level is a master suite with a King size bed
■ Attached master suite with shower/tub combo
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, 2 couches for seating, and a wet bar. This is a great space for the kids to gather!
Outdoor Living Space: Front lead out to the lower deck area where you will find a hot tub and can enjoy beautiful mountain views.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This Level:
■ Lower Bedroom #1 has a Queen bed and twin bunk beds
■ Lower Bedroom #2 has a Queen bed and twin bunk beds
■ There is a full bathroom located off the living space with over-sized walk-in shower and laundry room.
Centrally located Black Hills Cabin
Located near Lead, South Dakota, Gilded Buffalo 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 3-4 cars. *4-wheel drive or all wheel drive recommended for winter driving conditions*
Additional Featured Amenities:
■ Central A/C
■ Wifi
■ TV
■ Private Hot tub
■ Washer/dryer
■ BBQ Grill
■ Wood-burning Fireplace
Please Note:
■Pet Friendly - up to 2 dogs allowed. There is a $75 pet fee per pet **You must notify us if you are bringing pets, and you must clean up after them inside and outside. Pets are not allowed on furniture. Thank you
■Garage not available to guest
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 3-4 vehicles. *4-wheel drive or required 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.
Pet Friendly - up to 2 dogs allowed. *You must let us know if you are bringing a pet. There is a $75 fee per dog, and you are responsible for cleaning up after the pet inside and outside. Pets are not allowed on furniture.
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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Hot tub
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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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
Pets allowed
Up to 2 dogs. $50 per pet fee
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Located in Lead, this holiday home is near a water park. Homestake Gold Mine and Matthews Opera House & Arts Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Stone Ridge Commons and Heritage Plaza. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Lead, SD
What's nearby
- Living Map Theater - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
- Historic Homestake Opera House - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
- Homestake Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
- Deer Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
- George S. Mickelson Trail - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Restaurants
- Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - 10 min drive
- Gold Dust - 10 min drive
- Sick-N-Twisted Brewery - 10 min drive
- Jacobs Brew House and Grocer - 10 min drive
- Bloody Nose Saloon - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
21 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey E.
21 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lindsey E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Kris K.
24 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kris K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew S.
25 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for skiing and close to town!
Matthew S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JULIE F.
1 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JULIE F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heidi K.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stairway to heaven
Heidi K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Walker Z.
17 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Walker Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jill S.
7 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfy, very clean!
Jill S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kari R.
2 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Kari R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kylah M.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cabin
Kylah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kris K.
20 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a beautiful cabin.
Kris K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Norm W.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black Hills family vacation
Norm W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mikaela D.
24 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Clean Home
Mikaela D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laila A.
9 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South Dakota Family Trip
Laila A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nikki M.
26 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home- Great stay!
Nikki M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deb W.
5 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gilded buffalo stay
Deb W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole N.
16 October 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend with Family
Nicole N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shawna L.
11 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home near Deadwood
Shawna L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
John
3 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
John
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leonnie B.
26 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunited family
Leonnie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Renee V.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guiled Buffalo was Awesome~
Renee V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aaron C.
24 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin in the Hills
Aaron C.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cathi V.
10 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
nice house but too many ateps
Cathi V.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anthony M.
15 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin
Anthony M.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Todd H.
28 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gilded Buffalo
Todd H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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