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Mtn Cabin*Spa*Arcade*ATV*Hiking*Trails*Exploring

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Relax and reinvigorate in the hot tub.
The newly installed deck is a great place for morning coffee or evening drinks.
Relax after an exciting day in front of the gas fireplace.
Grab your morning coffee or evening drinks and surround the fire pit.
This view shows the large parking available. The pickup is a 3/4 ton crew cab Dodge and the gooseneck is 26' long.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12181.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lead, SD
  • Terry Peak Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • George S. Mickelson Trail
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Loft Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Lower Level Queen

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Queen With Bunkbeds

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary King Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mtn Cabin*Spa*Arcade*ATV*Hiking*Trails*Exploring

This grand rustic retreat is perched on top of Lead's Terry Peak Ski Resort, offering an idyllic setting for your dream vacation. With its two levels, seven cozy beds, and a sofa bed, the cabin comfortably accommodates 10-12 people, making it perfect for families and groups seeking a memorable getaway.

Enjoy a plate of fresh baked cookies when you arrive provided by Surely Sweet, a local bakery right here in Lead. If you have any food allergies, or just don't like cookies, let us know and we will skip dropping them off.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting ambiance. The bedrooms boast updated and comfortable beds, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Throughout the cabin, you'll find tasteful rustic furnishings, creating a charming atmosphere that embraces the spirit of the Black Hills. Ample seating is available, allowing everyone to find their favorite spot to relax and unwind.

The Buffalo Trail Cabin caters to families with a wide array of activities to enjoy during your stay. Immerse yourself in pure relaxation as you soak in the bubbling hot tub, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Challenge your friends and family to a lively game of foosball or indulge your inner gamer with the impressive 60-game arcade system. In the evening, gather around the firetable, roasting marshmallows and sharing stories, while the gentle flicker of the flames creates a cozy ambiance overlooking the forest.

The location of this cabin is truly exceptional. Ski enthusiasts will rejoice as the trails of Terry Peak Ski Resort are just around the block, offering easy access to thrilling slopes. For adventure seekers, numerous ATV trails are nearby, allowing you to embark on exciting rides straight from the cabin. If you need to stock up on supplies or indulge in some retail therapy, the charming town of Lead is only a few minutes away. Plus, the cabin's proximity to the biggest tourist attractions in the area makes it the perfect home base for exploration.

Whether it's summer, winter, spring, or autumn, the Buffalo Trail Cabin embodies the essence of a true Black Hills retreat, promising a relaxing and enjoyable vacation that will create cherished memories for years to come. The spacious driveway is a haven for ATV riders, those with trucks and trailers, or multiple vehicles, providing ample parking and convenient maneuverability.

Escape to your own secluded slice of paradise in the Black Hills and experience the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and tranquility at the Buffalo Trail Cabin. We are confident that your family will rave about this unforgettable vacation for years to come.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Must be 25 to rent No smoking or vaping, no parties, no fireworks.
Must sign Lazy Horse Lodge Rental Agreement which will require you to upload your license.
A security deposit of $300 is required.  We will authorize your cc 2days prior to your arrival for a hold and release it 2 days after departure.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lead

Located in Lead, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and George S. Mickelson Trail, while Living Map Theater and Historic Homestake Opera House are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Homestake Gold Mine, or check out an event or a game at Lyle Hare Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Homestake Gold Mine - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 16 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dakota Shivers Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne Crossing Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lewie's Saloon & Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Latchstring Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Boars Nest - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mtn Cabin*Spa*Arcade*ATV*Hiking*Trails*Exploring pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mtn Cabin*Spa*Arcade*ATV*Hiking*Trails*Exploring?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mtn Cabin*Spa*Arcade*ATV*Hiking*Trails*Exploring?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mtn Cabin*Spa*Arcade*ATV*Hiking*Trails*Exploring located?

This family-friendly Lead cabin is located in the mountains, 2.3 mi (3.7 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Della K.

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

Indiana crew

Excellent house, short drives to all the adventures you would want. Funnest part of the trip was side by sides from Mad Peak rentals.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross L.

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

ski getaway

property is great, hosts are great, entire process was easy and simple, will stay there again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa M.

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

Great spot for my crew

This was a great place for our family plus two friends. Plenty of space for the kids to spread out and close to the ski slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was great and equipped with everything we needed to cook meals and relax after a long day of snowboarding and skiing. Perfect home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen T.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Buffalo Trail Cabin is beautiful! It was perfect for our family to have a fun and relaxing time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great location!

This was a great fit for our family!! Loved how close it was to Terry Peak. The beds were very comfy, everyone slept good. Hottub was a plus, great for somewhere to hang out in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kori E.

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

Buffalo Trail Review

Great Experience overall! Loved the house and it was perfect for our getaway at Terry Peak Ski Resort. Four moms and our gaggle of children enjoyed the house tremendously. Will look to stay again next season! Thank you for being awesome hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Memories Made

A cabin with room for family to come together. Close to the slopes so grandchildren could ski and snowboard. Beautiful views to enjoy with a cup of coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jon U.

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

Great Stay

This cabin was very nice and offered everything you could need. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Nice Place

Place was clean, and held all of us comfortably. The deck was nice ! Management had good communication with us before and during our stay. Would stay there again !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

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

We had a great experience at Buffalo Trail Cabin

We had a fun relaxing time spent at Buffalo Trail Cabin. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Absolutely perfect

Perfect get a way staycation. Close to utv trails and entertainmentinLeadwood
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa K.

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

Cleanest property

This was the cleanest vrbo that I have ever stayed in! Beds were very comfortable. Communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

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

Great place!

Everything about this cabin was perfect. As a family of 6, we enjoyed all of the room we had. The amenities are great. We enjoyed the nice big deck with grill and fire pit as well as the hot tub. The kids really enjoyed the games. The property was clean and well maintained. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Great cozy cabin! We enjoyed grilling and eating on the deck by the fit pit and the hot tub was great after full days of trail riding. The drive way had plenty of room for our truck and trailer parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Great place.

We had a great time at the cabin. Lots of room for trailers and entertainment was great for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Peaceful Haven in the Hills

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The cabin offered a very clean, inviting, fun and relaxing space for our family to make memories. The communication with the owner was excellent. We definitely hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb D.

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

Buffalo cabin

Cozy, well taken care of. Owner was absolutely awesome. Responses immediately. His wife did a great job decorating and making the cabin comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cort B.

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

Great Time

Place was clean. Property manager was great. great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail U.

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

Amazing

Beautiful home and beautiful property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bree D.

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

Wonderful Host of Wonderful Cabin!

Absolutely great property with so many homey and caring touches! The hosts were very communicative and friendly, we had no issues during our stay but if we had I am absolutely sure that the hosts would have been so helpful. Great place and people! Thanks for a home away from home for my family trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolyn W.

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

Cute cozy cabin

Great little cabin for 2 families. The host was wonderful and we enjoyed the little extras like the fresh baked cookies! Cabin was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Short spring break trip

We went to visit the black hills, Mt Rushmore, and the badlands for a short trip. This cabin was wonderful to stay in for three families! It has plenty to do for all the kids and the separate living rooms worked well for adults to hang out in one area and the kids in the other!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Bachelorette party weekend

We had a wonderful time at this cabin- it was clean, comfy, and the perfect fit for our weekend! The cookies left by one of the employees were 10/10!!! Will book again in the future if able!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Our family stayed over Thanksgiving and it was magical. The cabin is so cozy with plenty of space and supplies. The views are amazing and we will absolutely come back again. Owner was prompt to respond and there were delicious cookies waiting for us upon arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Your host

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Welcome to our tranquil getaway! I'm Jim, and alongside my lovely wife Julie, we extend a warm welcome to you. As a veteran and cattle rancher, I bring a strong sense of commitment and a deep appreciation for nature. Julie, with her innate sense of warmth and hospitality, adds an extra touch of coziness to our haven. We met in college, fell head over heels in love, and built a wonderful life together. Our two sons are growing up way too fast, which makes us cherish every moment and every opportunity to share our love for this incredible area. So come on over and let us, Jim and Julie, be your hosts at Buffalo Trail Cabin. We're here to ensure your stay is filled with the perfect blend of comfort, relaxation, and heartfelt hospitality.

Why they chose this property

We've decorated the cabin to be cozy and inviting. We love our trips to The Black Hills and hope that you will love the area as much as we do. Our goal is that our guests will thoroughly enjoy the experience and come back to visit often.

What makes this property unique

We privately manage this cabin and pride ourselves on being available to our guests. You will have my cell phone number and are able to text with any questions. We also provide a detailed Online Guidebook prior to your stay with all the details you'll need to know on the home as well as a local area resource guide on things to do. We hope that whether you're coming up for a romantic getaway, a girls' trip or a fun vacation with your family, we strive to make your experience as fun and memorable as possible!

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