Cabin

Royal Straight Cabin

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Lead, SD
  • Place, Terry Peak Ski Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Living Map Theater
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Homestake Gold Mine
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 3

+3
5 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Royal Straight Cabin

Located in the Terry Peak area. Just minutes away from skiing, trails, Lead/Deadwood areas and is centrally located to many attractions to explore. Very secluded cabin with unobstructed amazing views of the Black Hills National Forest. Large Rear Deck for entertaining. Lower level has walkout to Hot Tub and Gas Fire Pit. Perfect for anytime of the year! Come relax and enjoy!

Royal Straight is tucked away at the bottom of Eagle Trail in the Terry Peak Subdivision—a quiet, private oasis at the end of the road. Surrounded by peaceful hills and trees, this home offers a serene retreat with beautiful views in every season. The deck offers another option for dining and a sitting area with a fire pit to take in the views.
Enter into the spacious great room, where large windows showcase the scenic landscape. This open-concept area includes the kitchen, dining space, and living room centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace. From both the kitchen and living room, you can step out onto the expansive deck to enjoy the fresh mountain air.
Just off the great room, a small hallway leads to the first two bedrooms and a full bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.
The upper level includes two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom with a tub/shower combo.
The lower level hosts the final two bedrooms and a third bathroom with a walk-in shower. This level also features a comfortable family room, a bar area, access to the hot tub, and the laundry/utility room.

*PLEASE NOTE: UPDATED INFORMATION---we are currently under a significant renovation at Royal Straight. The photos you have access to in this listing will not be the same as the cabin you will be staying in! The renovations should be completed May 2026.

You have access to the entire home.

Would be available in person if a situation is needed.

Located in the Terry Peak subdivision. Minutes from skiing during the ski season. Royal Straight is located at the end of a private road.

It is strongly recommended to use a 4-wheel drive vehicle due to the condition of roads in the development. We are not liable for any inconvenience caused by guests using an unsuitable vehicle, especially during winter or snowy months.

This area frequently experiences snowfall, which can make driving conditions challenging at times. The Terry Peak subdivision requires all vehicles to have all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive for safe access.

If you choose to drive a vehicle that does not meet these requirements, we cannot be held responsible for any difficulty you may have getting around the area.

Your safety and comfort are important to us—please plan accordingly and ensure your vehicle is suitable for winter mountain conditions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2622917vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 and a first aid kit
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 cabin. Terry Peak Ski Area and Deer Mountain Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Homestake Gold Mine and Matthews Opera House & Arts Center.
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Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Living Map Theater - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Historic Homestake Opera House - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Homestake Gold Mine - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Main Street - 13 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dakota Shivers Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boars Nest - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Silver Star Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Lab - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Straight Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Straight Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Royal Straight Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Straight Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Royal Straight Cabin located?

Located in Lead, this family-friendly cabin is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Terry Peak Ski Area, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Homestake Gold Mine and Living Map Theater. Historic Homestake Opera House and Black Hills Mining Museum are also within 6 miles (10 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. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is ideal for skiing and hiking. Hot tub is excellent. Lots of space for everyone. Streaming TV services are a nice bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice time and were so close to many places.We had everything we needed and the entire check-in and check-out process was very easy! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave s.

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

Spring vacation

Nice cabin well furnished
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

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

Nice home with beautiful view

A nice home with very nice views from the deck. Ample parking and quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne W.

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

Red Cabin

This is a very nice cabin, nice sleeping rooms, and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Truly enjoyed staying at the Royal Straight. There were plenty of beds. The couches were very comfortable. There were many that took advantage of the hot tub. All of our meals were prepared on site. The site was short some dinner forks and spoons. Overall it worked very well for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

Great stay!

The location was near to many great restaurants and Deadwood and Lead, but was still private. There was nice separation between the basement and the other two levels so the older kids could hang out and have their own space at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

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

House in the woods

Beautiful scenery, plenty of room. Lots of games and toys for the kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry B.

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

Great location, good floor plan

Great property overlooking a valley and separated from other homes. Great amenities with the owner accessible, if needed. Liked the 3 levels with bedrooms/bath on each level. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy O.

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

Clean & Quiet

Everything was clean. It was so peaceful and quiet. Loved the large deck. We had room for everyone without being crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candance M.

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

Rustic Getaway

We enjoyed this stay so much. This cabin was very roomy for our group of 10. It had everything we needed, including a fully stocked kitchen. The deck was a hot spot for our group. We enjoyed the view of the mountains and watching the deer wander by. The lower deck has a hot tub, which was also enjoyed by our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Christmas vacation

Had a wonderful time in SD for a family vacation. Loved that there were 6 bedrooms and ample space for everyone to sleep. The main living area is well laid out and was our main hangout area. The hot tub and deck are also great areas for people to hang out in. We enjoyed being at the far end of the development as we had a larger group and it can be noisy. Great experience and would love to come back in the summer when we don’t have to cut our trip short due to a blizzard!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn R.

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

Ski Trip

We were all very impressed with how clean the property was along with the items available for us to use. Any spice or pan we needed was available. The hosts went out their way to ensure there was enough trash bags and to make sure things were going good. All of the instructions were very well laid out and there was lots to do around the area. Overall we were very happy with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros:The space — plenty of room for a big family The location — next to Terry Peak. We saw deer right out in the back yard.Well equipped — Good kitchen to cook and had all the kitchen utensils you need.The Hot Tub — clean and so relaxing! Additional: The hosts found my SIL wedding ring when she forgot it after checkout. Great customer service!Cons:The table only has seating for ten people — which was hard for a bigger family during the winter when outdoor space is not usable.The house is very functional, but there is some wear and tear. The tubs are scratched. The kitchen counters are worn. The kitchen utensils are all plastic. Not “high end” — but works for a family that just wants to spend time together.We loved our stay and we hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary Kay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tissue, specifically toilet paper, is on short supply.

It’s essential to know the essentials when renting a VRBO. Never was I told we’d have a short supply of toilet tissue, trash bags, or Kleenex tissue. When there’s 16 people present for five days and fines for not placing all trash in a bag, this is essential information. The cabin was nice and otherwise accommodating, as well as the view and location. However, we left a day early due to Covid issues; no refund. Disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2022
Sorry to hear you ran low on supplies. I wish you would have notified us. We have extra supplies on site if needed. We haven't had a situation like this prior. Regarding trash, if trash is not bagged correctly, the garbage will not be picked up and we are then charged for that service company to return. I'm sorry on the no refund policy. That policy is clearly defined at time of booking. I'm sorry you were disappointed. As our reviews show, this is not the normal experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise R.

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

Family Trip

Very comfortable place to stay. Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alesha R.

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

Great Place to Stay!

We stayed at this cabin for a family holiday get together. Plenty of room and lots of fun! Good communication from the property host. Very cozy and overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

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

Lots of space

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Fantastic place in the mountains by Terry Peak

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It's not the easiest place to find the first time, so plan to arrive during daylight hours, and AWD or 4WD isn't a bad idea as it's at the bottom of a pretty good hill. But that's actually an advantage. Being at the bottom of the hill, when we went out of the deck, all we could see was nature, not other houses. It's an easy drive into Lead or Deadwood, and close to the highways that will take you to Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park. We were able to get to everything we wanted to do pretty easily. There were some maintenance problems during our stay, but John, the host, had everything taken care of within a day. He was incredibly responsive and great with follow up. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

Mountain Respite

This was a great place to stay while in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We had some family members staying in the town of Deadwood and so we would meet up in the mornings. It is a little bit of a drive, but worth it. You are up by the ski resort and this home is at the end of a road, with nothing but trees behind you. It was a great place to be at the end of a long day. We wished we hadn't had so many other things planned and that we could have just spent a day or two hanging out at this cabin. Check in was easy. The place was clean and had most everything we needed. The only thing that we had a concern with was when we first pulled up - it didn't look like the pic we had seen when we rented it. The picture was taken from the other side of the cabin and so we weren't sure we were at the right place. I think it has also been recently painted or stained a darker color on the outside. It was beautiful and accommodated our big family group. (12 of us) We all said we would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori W.

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

Family get away

We enjoyed our stay here. Very well stocked kitchen with crock pots, blender, cake pans and just about anything you need. Was nice to see booster seat, kids silverware and dishes. They also had a pack and play, even though we brought our own. House is down a large hill with all gravel roads leading into the property. Not a lot of flat area for younger kids to run around and play. Hot tub was wonderful and we enjoyed sitting out there and having a few drinks. Overall I would say it is a nice place for a vacation away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sebastian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The home was perfect for our group. The driveway is not suitable for motorcycles. Dirt road

Property was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Don't miss your chance to relax!

This cabin was perfect for our family. We ranged 4 generations including ages 1-80 years old. This cabin was clean and super comfortable! The huge dining table was great for sharing meals together. The deck, hot tub and fire table were perfect amenities! Jon was amazing to work with, great communication and so friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved South Dakota and Eagle Trail

The property was great and Jon was responsive to all our questions. Deadwood and Lead where very fun towns. Thank you, Jon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasha U.

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

Great memories!

A wonderful place to spend with family. Comfortable, spacious, had everything we needed. Amazing view looking out back of cabin. Would be awesome in the summer as well! We enjoyed winter fun. Close to ski hill, Lead, Deadwood! Private at bottom of hill with plenty of parking space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

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