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Ponderosa Hills Vacation Cabin - Home Base for ALL your Black Hills adventures!

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A hot tub on a covered deck with a wooden bench and steps.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a curtain with a nature-themed pattern.
A spacious living room with two leather armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier. A large mirror hangs on the wall, and there is a wooden door and a window with curtains.
A lodge with a green roof, a covered deck, and a garage.
A living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, a television, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Black Hills National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Lead, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, George S. Mickelson Trail
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Terry Peak Ski Area
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

1 Loft master suite

1 King Bed

2 Second floor master suite

1 King Bed

3 Second floor queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 Second floor queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 First floor master suite

1 King Bed

6 First floor queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

7 First floor queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

8 First floor twin bedroom

4 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Lead

Located in Lead, this cabin is in the mountains. Living Map Theater and Historic Homestake Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Homestake Gold Mine and Broken Boot Gold Mine. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 28 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Homestake Gold Mine - 29 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 31 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 32 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buckhorn Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Hills Vacation Cabin - Home Base for ALL your Black Hills adventures! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ponderosa Hills Vacation Cabin - Home Base for ALL your Black Hills adventures!?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ponderosa Hills Vacation Cabin - Home Base for ALL your Black Hills adventures! on 4 April 2027 start from NZ$3,089, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ponderosa Hills Vacation Cabin - Home Base for ALL your Black Hills adventures!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Hills Vacation Cabin - Home Base for ALL your Black Hills adventures!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa Hills Vacation Cabin - Home Base for ALL your Black Hills adventures!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ponderosa Hills Vacation Cabin - Home Base for ALL your Black Hills adventures! located?

This family-friendly Lead cabin is located in the mountains, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Black Hills National Forest, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Terry Peak Ski Area and Dry Lake. White Tail Peak and George S. Mickelson Trail are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 99 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cabin for a larger group. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. House sits on a large property and borders national forest so it is quiet and peaceful. Lots of parking for trucks and trailers. Good wildlife in front of the cabin and in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2026
Thank you, Mark - glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Excellent communication with fast replies. Highly recommended for large groups going sxs. Listening to the elk bugling in the evening sitting in the hot tub was definitely a highlight!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 16 October 2026
It truly is amazing how close the SxS trails are - glad you enjoyed! And so happy you experienced the true beauty of the Black Hills! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our motorcycle club loved the house very much worked great for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2026
Dan and club - very happy you all enjoyed staying at Ponderosa Hills Vacation Cabin! Come again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was just as described in the listing. It was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and the host was amazing. Kitchen has everything we needed for a week to cook meals at the cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2026
Very happy to hear you all enjoyed your stay at Ponderosa Hills! Glad the convenience of all the kitchen amenities made it easy to enjoy the cabin! Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was excellent for our group of 15. Loved the layout of the entire house. More than enough parking for all of our trucks, trailers, and side by sides.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Mary, thank you for staying at Ponderosa Hills! Glad you utilized the trailer parking area and enjoyed your side-by-side trip...until next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly what we needed. We had a large group (18) and had a variety of ages. The cabin accommodated everyone nicely, and even though we were a large group, we never felt crushed. The game room was great for the teenagers, and the adults were able to escape the chaos in the living room:) Great property and would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2026
So happy your group enjoyed Ponderosa Hills - and you took advantage of the space! Look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our 50th Anniversary 9 Adults and 7 grandkids. We enjoyed traveling to the sites the Black hills and playing games in the evening. Thanks Brian
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2026
Happy Anniversary! And happy to hear your family was able to celebrate with you! Thanks for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The resources at the cabins were bountiful. We were able to use the washer and dryer on-site to maintain a constant supply of wash cloths, bath towels, hand towels and kitchen towels that we were never out of towels. In addition to the resources, the location of the property was amazing and private. The wildlife around the property was a constant source of entertainment. Plenty of space for 14 people to never feel like we were crowded.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Jason and crew - so happy to hear Ponderosa Hills was exactly what you needed! Thank you for the picture, it is always so fun to see who is enjoying the cabin! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Here’s a review you could post:We had an amazing stay! The location was perfect for our UTV trip. The house had plenty of room for our large group, so everyone was comfortable after long days of riding. It was clean, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a fun week in the Black Hills. If you’re looking for a place that can accommodate a big group and offers easy trail access, this is it. We would absolutely stay here again! Brian was very helpful and responsive with any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Joanna and crew, so glad you all had a great time - your pictures look amazing! Thank you for staying at Ponderosa Hills!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large space, quiet but right off the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2025
Glad your group was able to take in the amenities we love about Ponderosa Hills, too - ample space, quiet but yet not far off the paved road! Thank you for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this vacation home in Lead, South Dakota! The house was exactly as described and was a great central location for exploring the Black Hills. During our stay, we visited Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, and Spearfish Canyon, and the location made it easy to enjoy all of these destinations.At the same time, the house felt secluded and was incredibly quiet and peaceful. We especially enjoyed seeing wildlife around the property every day!There was plenty of room for our group of 14 people, as well as space for our 10 motorcycles, which was a huge plus for us. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was very well equipped, allowing us to prepare several meals for our large group. The hot tub was also clean and well maintained and was a great way to relax after a full day of sightseeing and riding.The host was extremely responsive and answered our questions very quickly. We had a great experience and would highly recommend this home, especially for larger groups or anyone looking for a peaceful home base while exploring the Black Hills. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2026
Keith - thank you for staying with us! So happy to hear your group enjoyed the Black Hills...and the peaceful property with wildlife watching! Glad you all had safe travels and welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Lots of space for large groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Great got to see things around the black hill and relax
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
Thanks, Rod! So glad your vacation was a true relaxing time for you and all. Would enjoy having you stay again - thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

place for our family vacation. The proximity to the trails was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for staying at Ponderosa Hills for your family to enjoy time together, and the great outdoors!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for access to trails and rights next to a fuel station with great food. The place was perfect for our group. The communication with the property owner was exceptional. 100/10 recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
We are so happy you chose to stay at Ponderosa Hills Vacation cabin - and you enjoyed the beauty of the Black Hills! We are partial to the fabulous location as well. Thanks again for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place. Has a great setup for a bunch of people. Has lots of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2024
Thank you, Kevin, for staying at Ponderosa Hills Vacation cabin! So happy the space worked for your crew and you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial weekend

Great place to stay especially with the room and bathrooms for 6 couples! Worth the extra miles to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
We agree, it is wonderful to have a group under one roof and enjoy time together! Thank you for staying at Ponderosa Hills!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin getaway

Perfect size for a family gathering!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place in the Black Hills

The house was perfect and Excellent place to stay for Utving with gas station right down the road and access to trails both ways when leaving the property. Brian was awesome responds right away to questions you have and this place is highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you, Troy! Happy you enjoyed your time at Ponderosa Hills and the trails around the Black Hills! Come back and see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family trip!

The house was exactly as listed and the property manager was very communicative. The game room and hot tub were a big hit woth the famiky3 and it slocation was great, outisde if town to give peace and quiet but close enough to make ice cream runs. Great rental !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Very happy your family trip was a success, and thank you for choosing Ponderosa Hills to complete your time! We enjoy the location, as well - glad it was what your family needed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We loved the location and the privacy it provided. The layout of the house was perfect for our large group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ponderosa Hills was an awesome stay. This house is large (held our group of 10 with several empty beds), clean, and in a great location if you enjoy quick access to Lead/Deadwood but still being away from the hustle and bustle of tourism. Brian is a wonderful host with a wonder rental. Would recommend to anyone. Will immediately consider this rental the next time I’m in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
We truly appreciate you staying with us at Ponderosa Hills Vacation! Feel free to reach out the next time you are in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Property worked great for family gathering of 21 people. One of the best stocked vacation rental kitchens for making meals for large group. Closed door game room was great for all the night owls, so others could sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Marie, we are so happy you found Ponderosa Hills vacation cabin worked wonderfully for your family gathering! The cabin does have great space, and privacy space. We appreciate your family taking such wonderful care of Ponderosa Hills during your stay - you are welcome back anytime!
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