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Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, stone walls, and a wooden deck.
A spacious living area with a large wooden bar, leather seating, a stone fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a large window providing natural light.
A rustic wooden cabin with a snow-covered entrance and a small porch area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lead, SD
  • Place, Living Map Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Hills Mining Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Homestake Gold Mine
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Lead

Located in Lead, this vacation home is near a water park. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Lyle Hare Stadium, or consider a night out at Outlaw Square. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Living Map Theater - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Black Hills Mining Museum - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Historic Homestake Opera House - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Homestake Gold Mine - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mustang Sally's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saloon No. 10 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boars Nest - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gold Dust - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain on Nov 15, 2026 start from $483, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain located?

Situated in Lead, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Living Map Theater, Deer Mountain Ski Area, and Black Hills Mining Museum. Historic Homestake Opera House and Homestake Gold Mine are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The sunrises were spectacular!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you got to enjoy those beautiful sunrises. The Black Hills sure have a way of making mornings extra special! We hope to host you again on your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was immaculate! The decor was gorgeous with plenty of room on the three stories. Kitchen was well stocked, the decks were perfect with a working, clean grill( a rarity in most VRBOs) lots of seating and plenty of firewood. If we stay in the hills again, we would definitely rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2026
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the home, beautiful decor, and all the space to spread out. It’s great to hear the well-stocked kitchen and outdoor decks made your stay even better. We’d love to have you back the next time your travels bring you to the Black Hills!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was very clean and nicely decorated. Everything went smoothly with plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you found the home clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. It's wonderful to hear that everything went smoothly and that you had plenty of space to enjoy your stay. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to enjoy a large family gathering!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear our home was a great place for your family gathering. It’s always wonderful to know guests can make special memories here. We’d be happy to welcome you all back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for skiing and close to town!

Very nice place and location everyone enjoyed there stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2025
Matthew, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We hope you were able to relax at your home away from home and enjoyed your trip to The Black Hills. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Kris, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you had a great stay and hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was a beautiful cabin.

Really easy access and fun neat cabin layout.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 20, 2023
Hi Kris, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cabin

Our family really enjoyed staying here. Excellent kitchen and we really enjoyed the Club House!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2024
Kylah, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you had a great family trip and were able to enjoy the clubhouse! Thanks for being great guest, come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home!! Perfect for our family of 3 children & 4 grandchildren. Centrally located to all activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2025
Julie, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo Lodge! We are so glad you had a great stay and had everything you needed. Thank you for being great guest, we hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfy, very clean!

We enjoyed just chilling out at the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2025
Jill, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We hope you were able to relax your home away from home and enjoyed your trip to The Black Hills. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

We spent a long weekend here with family and it was fabulous! Great location, club house was amazing and it didn’t even feel like you had neighbors. We will be staying again ❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2024
Kari, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you had a great family vacation and were able to enjoy all the amenities. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Good location. Cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 20, 2025
Walker, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you had a great stay. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stairway to heaven

Beautiful cabin, great location and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2025
Heidi, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you loved the home and the location. Thanks for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this home so much! Was not prepared for how many stairs it took to haul groceries up to the kitchen. The space was clean and beautiful. I wish there was a door on the master bedroom and the only other comment is that the hot tub area is not well lit. Would stay here again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 26, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you loved the home and that you found the space clean and beautiful. We really appreciate your honest feedback about the stairs, master bedroom door, and hot tub lighting—those are helpful notes for us as we continue improving the guest experience. We’re so glad you’d stay with us again and again, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Dakota Family Trip

The house is beautiful, clean, and our family have a great time. Close to all locations and activities in the Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 12, 2023
Thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you were able to relax at your home away from home. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gilded buffalo stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. Location was great had one issue the first night and the host responded quickly and resolved the issue right away. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
Deb, thank you for staying with us! We hope you enjoyed your stay at Gilded Buffalo and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home- Great stay!

This house was beautiful! It was so grand driving up to it, but it does have lots of stairs. Home was clean, neighborhood was quiet and it was the perfect getaway home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2024
Nikki, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you had a great stay. We hope you were able to relax and enjoy your getaway. Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Clean Home

The home is absolutely beautiful, clean, and well taken care of. We stayed here with a large group of friends and it is definitely spacious and has all of the amenities you would need. We’d love to stay here again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2024
Mikaela, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you had a great stay and loved the home for your of your friends. Thanks for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home near Deadwood

This is a beautiful house and is perfect for a family gathering. Bring your bikes and check out the amazing Mickelson trail!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2023
Shawna, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your home away from home. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cabin cared for with pride. The hot tub needs steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend with Family

8 adult couples celebrated our mom’s 70th birthday and our parents 50th wedding anniversary. 4 from ND and 4 from CO it was the perfect halfway meeting point. The house was the perfect size and great location to local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 18, 2024
Nicole, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you had a great stay with your family and had everything you needed. Thanks for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunited family

The cabin was beyond gorgeous and spacious for our family. I would recommend this cabin. To anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2022
Hi Leonnie, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo. We are so so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guiled Buffalo was Awesome~

We really enjoyed our stay at this very clean VRBO! Our family was celebrating my sister's 4oth birthday and there was plenty of room for all of us! There is a lot of steps... but other than that we loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2023
Renee, thank you for staying with us! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Happy 40th birthday to your sister! We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Black Hills family vacation

Stayed 5 nights with 15 persons total (ages 54 to 1). Facility has lots of space and is equipped nicely. We noted a couple items needing to be addressed and host was quick to reply and send someone to look at. Parking is a little tougher if you drive a larger vehicle but is manageable (we parked 4 vehicles there). Clubhouse and pool was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2025
Norm, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you had a great stay and had enough space for your whole family. Thank you for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin in the Hills

The cabin is huge and very well kept, and has all the amenities you could need for even an extended stay. Kids enjoyed themselves immensely with a good selection of games (as well as TVs in every room). Beds are numerous and comfortable. The neighborhood is great, and the clubhouse top notch. Convenient location just outside of Lead and right next to excellent hiking, the Gilded Buffalo is a great base of operations for an exciting vacation in the Black Hills.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2024
Aaron, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo! We are so glad you this was exactly what you were looking for and had all the amenities. Thanks for being great guest, come back again soon!
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