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Victorian Dream # 109 - Large Downtown Home

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Victorian Dream, Black Hills, South Dakota
Welcome to your Black Hills vacation experience!
Under the cupola on the Front Porch
Wraparound Porch
Front Hall

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lead, SD
  • Place, Historic Homestake Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Hills Mining Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Homestake Gold Mine
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Family Room Sofa bed

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

North bedroom

1 Queen Bed

South Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Cathedral Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

South Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Victorian Dream # 109 - Large Downtown Home

This gracious, newly restored large Victorian has been loved by families for over 125 years! With a well stocked eat in kitchen, gracious Dining & Living Room with piano, Game Room, and wraparound porch, there is room for togetherness as well as privacy. The Master Bedroom and the South Bedroom both have en-suite bathrooms. Just 1 block from historic downtown Lead's Main Street, near the brewery, Opera House, museum, restaurants and stores. Perfect for a family vacation, Friends Reunion or romantic getaway. Fine details & carefully selected period furnishings. Pet Friendly (w/ fee), WIFI. If you are seeking to experience an authentic historic home (but with modern comforts) this is it!

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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
Bring your own child proofing gear, gates & beds
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Advance approved REQUIRED! extra fee - $75 PER PET
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not on premises due to age of home
This historic home has interior and exterior stairs and is NOT child-proof. Bring your own safety equipment. Questions? Pls write us 😊
This reservation is subject to owner screening and approval. Only authorized guests and pets (subject to House Rules and fee) on property
Pet Rules: No pets in beds, or on furniture. Do NOT allow pet to bark uncontrollably. Keep pet under your control. Leave no trace. Clean up after pet

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Lead

Located in Lead, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
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Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Historic Homestake Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Black Hills Mining Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Living Map Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Homestake Gold Mine - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sick-N-Twisted Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gold Dust - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Saloon No. 10 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian Dream # 109 - Large Downtown Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Victorian Dream # 109 - Large Downtown Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Victorian Dream # 109 - Large Downtown Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian Dream # 109 - Large Downtown Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Victorian Dream # 109 - Large Downtown Home located?

Located in the heart of Lead, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Black Hills Mining Museum, Historic Homestake Opera House and Living Map Theater. Homestake Gold Mine and Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

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. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Great Place

The house is exactly how it is described, Beautiful old Victorian Home. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M R.

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

Victorian Adventure

Very interesting stay in an old Victorian town house. Comfortable furniture and lovely terrace. Well located for visiting Deadwood
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiley K.

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

Unique property

A unique historic place to stay! The property description is very accurate. The four bathrooms were perfect for our family stay. We spent most of our time on the front porch enjoying the view and the breeze. Like previous reviewers have stated, the house sits on a steep hill but the short driveway is pretty flat. Overall great stay, the host was very responsive and made sure all our needs were met.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huey C.

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

Family Vacation

Overall great experience. Was perfect location for what we had planned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

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

Beautiful House

It was a beautiful house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed staying in this Victorian house. It was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We spent our evenings, after a long day of exploring the area, on the covered porch. A nice experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Susie R.

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

Great house and location. We enjoyed our stay.

The house was clean and ready for us when we arrived. Our host was easy to access and was willing to help with our needs. The bathrooms were clean along with the bedrooms and beds. The kitchen was amazing, the stove was the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelle M.

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

Beautifully Historic

The property was beautiful and extremely well decorated with art and historical items throughout. The home is spacious and well appointed. Beds were exceptionally comfortable and clean. Kitchen, cookware and dishes were well stocked and a joy to use. We spent most of our visit on the Veranda overlooking the Town, If you are looking for a touch of history and class, you couldn't ask for much better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Deadwood

It was a great place, only problem blew was it would run out if hot water if we had more ltiple people needs to shower around the same time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Great place

Great location beautiful house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Awesome property! Highly recommend.

We are new to VRBO but the entire process was very easy and communication was excellent. The home is a classic and very well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Very beautiful home.

Clean, beautiful home. My 4 star on the location was due to the big hill the house sits on. It was a little slick in the winter trying to get up the street but we just parked down by the neighbors house and walked up and it was no big deal. Lots of space and the owner was very responsive with any questions I had prior to staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marie l.

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

Lead Time

A beautiful, Practical Magic kind of house. The town was charming with fun shops and great dining places. Close to Deadwood and Spearfish Canyon. Friendly and welcoming. If you love Victorian in a beautiful setting stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

frank W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stay away from this 1

If you like old beat up dirty homes this is the 1 for you - it’s literally falling apart and the cost per night was outrageous once we got inside to see what we were paying for - stay away from this place
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2021
After a 3 year renovation, it is a joy for my partner Jim & I to share our home “Victorian Dream” with guests and travelers. The home was restored to a condition that respects the time period in which it was built, its historic details, and craftsmanship within the setting of an Old West town where gold was struck in 1876. That’s why it is sad for me to learn that you did not enjoy your stay during the Sturgis Bike Rally, as so many others have for the past 2 years. We understand that rental homes are at a premium during the Rally and are not easily affordable to all. However, the claims in your review were shocking not only because they have no basis in reality, but also in light of the hospitality we extended to you, Frank. Specifically, we did the following: We responded promptly to all your communications during the 3 month interval between May when you made the reservation and the Rally in August. We helped you find free parking for your trailer. When your party of 10 arrived over 4 hours early, and you demanded that they be allowed to check-in, we made that happen. Our property manager responded to all your minor issues in person, on the same day, and to your satisfaction. By coincidence you met one of our carpenters who worked on the home's structural rehabilitation, and he told us that you and members of your party expressed admiration and enjoyment of the home. Lastly, we offered you late checkout, which you accepted. 2 weeks after your departure we received a text sent to Jim’s private number with several complaints and the threat of a bad review. Interestingly the complaints were totally different than anything you mention in the actual review or during your stay. I can’t help but wonder, Frank, if you were so unhappy, why didn’t you voice it during your stay? Why didn’t you ask VRBO to help place you elsewhere? Believe me, we would have assisted in that regard. While we are dedicated to providing a high quality experience for our guests, we will not refund for unfounded problems and unsubstantiated claims, nor will we play games with a process meant to provide an accurate portrayal for other travelers. With Sincerity, Anneliesa
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve H.

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

Lead Victorian

Reminded us of my wife’s grandparents house in Deadwood. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Hosts were just great!! Very helpful and attended to the smallest details

Charming and lovely. They have done a great job in the renovation and this was such a gem. Good Job! Would stay here again, for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

A wonderful stay

This home is beautiful, and we felt very well cared for by the staff and owners. We had plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy ourselves. Having four bathrooms when you have a houseful of people trying to get ready to leave in the morning was the best! We had everything we needed to make it a fun and relaxing stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Just what we were looking for!

Perfectly charming house in a wonderful setting. My family thoroughly enjoyed the character and warmth of this home which was nestled in the Black Hills. It was a great place to rest and relax after a long hike or other adventure. In particular we enjoyed the wrap around porch that was a beautiful place to see the sunrise in the morning and sit and chat in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheila b.

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

Cool vacation

We were 9 and a dog. We had a lot of space. We had a lot of fun. We enjoyed the 4 bathrooms immensely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F.

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

Fit our family well!

This is a beautiful home. We only spent evenings there and most of that time was spent on the veranda. Such an enjoyable spot to sit and visit and play card games with the young ones. Deer came right in the yard to eat the lilacs. The space was perfect for our family. 3 bedrooms upstairs for 6 of us. Two of the bedrooms have there own bathrooms. Back in the day, this was clearly a home for the rich. I was also pleasantly surprised that the window air conditioners kept the house nice and cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan l.

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

Amazing!!!!

The house was perfect! The hosts preserved this property to a T. If you enjoy a historical house, you will LOVE this one!! The bed was the most comfortable bed we have slept in for quite a while. We can't say enough great things about this house. We absolutely loved it! Can't wait to go back! Deer come right up and eat in the yard while you sit outside enjoying the view. We HIGHLY recommend this house. The hosts are fantastic!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard N Arvidene S.

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

Pet friendly older home

Comfortable older home but in need of repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anneliesa Barta

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Your hosts are Anneliesa Barta and Architect Jim Smith, one of Denver’s top architects. We have hosted over 300 satisfied guests to date between our various properties in Colorado, South Dakota and Missouri. Anneliesa works in Environmental Consulting as a Project Manager for AECOM. Her professional background includes working 3 years as General Manager for a renovated historic hotel in Maryland. That experience provided her with a deep understanding of hospitality that she applies to hosting guests in short term vacation rentals.

"Caring for the structures of the past is a worthy pursuit" says Architect Jim Smith of SmithsArchitects. He has a keen eye for historic preservation, and personally oversees all aspects of building and renovation. He loves to restore properties to their former beauty by working with original woodwork, detailing and period fixtures. As a result, you can literally FEEL HISTORY in the renovated spaces that is respectful to original builders and craftsman, and materials.

Together Anneliesa and Jim are building a portfolio of properties in historic settings that offer you a truly authentic experience of a period home, furnished with a view toward harmony, simplicity and modern comforts. Come, be our guest – and stay awhile!

Why they chose this property

When this Queen Anne Victorian home was built in 1897, it was considered one of the most beautiful homes in Lead. The local newspaper the Daily Call proclaimed it as "as ornament to the city". Now restored to its former beauty, for the enjoyment of our guests.

What makes this property unique

We offer our guests the opportunity to experience an authentic period home in a historic setting in a downtown location. Lovingly restored to its former beauty by Owner/Architect Jim Smith, you will enjoy the home's original woodwork, period fixtures, fine details and artwork. As a result, you can literally FEEL HISTORY in the renovated spaces that is respectful to original builders and craftsman, and materials.

This home is furnished with a view toward harmony, simplicity, warmth - and includes tasteful modern comforts too! Come, be our guest – and stay awhile!

Just 1 block to Main Street brewery, museum, Opera House, restaurants and stores in the beautiful Black Hills, in downtown Lead, South Dakota.

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