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Lookout Tower

Holiday home in Lead with water park and Hot tub

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Welcome to Lookout Tower managed by Deadwood Connections
Outside views with multiple decks.
Beautifully lit up at night
Front view with deck and sitting area.
Main floor living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
  • Place, Homestake Gold Mine
  • Place, George S. Mickelson Trail
  • Place, Terry Peak Ski Area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lookout Tower

Summary:

This Black Hills Vacation Rental is located at Gilded Mountain and sleeps 12!



The Space:

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Lookout Tower!



Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this 5 bedroom cabin offers the perfect space for families of all sizes to enjoy the outdoors. Up to 12 guests can relax comfortably, and enjoy the wonderful views off the multiple decks. Its location, 4 levels, and spacious main living area with gas fireplace & beautiful picture windows make it one of our more popular vacation homes.



Main Level Highlights



Open Concept Living Space: Features a fully-equipped kitchen, large dining table that seats 7, breakfast bar with additional seating for 3, and numerous picture windows that make the space bright & open feeling. A large TV is mounted near the fireplace and there are two chairs & a couch. This is a great space for everyone to gather.



Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors lead to a spacious deck with breathtaking mountain views, patio seating, fire table, and BBQ grill.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms On This Level:



■ Main floor Bedroom #1 with a Queen bed and access to bathroom



■ There is a Full bathroom with a shower/tub combo



3rd Floor Upper Level Highlights



Open Loft Area: At the top of the staircase is a loft area that the bedrooms on this level are located off of, also leading to the staircase for the 4th floor.



Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This 3rd Level:



■ Upper Bedroom #2 with Full size bunk beds



■ There is additional chair and couch seating on this level



4th Floor Upper Level Highlights:



Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This 4th Level:

■ Upper Bedroom #3 with a King size bed



■ There is a attached bathroom with a walk-in shower



Lower Level Highlights



Second Living Space: At the bottom of the stairs you will find a second living space that features comfortable seating, large wall mounted TV, and a wet bar. There is a table with 4 chairs that can be used for a game of cards or a board game. This is a great space for the kids to gather!



Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors lead out to the lower deck area where you will find a private hot tub and can enjoy beautiful mountain views.



Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This Level:



■ Lower Bedroom #4 has a set of twin bunk beds



■ Lower Bedroom #5 has a Queen size bed



■ There is a full bathroom located off the living space with a walk-in shower.



Centrally located Black Hills Cabin



Located near Lead, South Dakota, Lookout Tower offers easy access to the areas main attractions



Gilded Mountain Clubhouse - As a guest in the Gilded Mountain Community, will have exclusive access to the Community Clubhouse, a premier facility featuring a heated pool, relaxing hot tub, rejuvenating sauna, private game room, and an inviting loft area, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Additional amenities in the clubhouse include a pool table, foosball table, poker table, arcade game a large screen TV



Nearby Attractions:



■ Terry Peak Ski Area: 8 minutes away.



■ Mickelson Trailhead, fishing, golfing: 5-15 minutes away.



■ Scenic Spearfish Canyon: 10 minutes away.



■ Lead: 7 minutes. Deadwood: 11 minutes. Sturgis: 30 minutes.



■ Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park: Just an hour's drive.



Convenient Parking: Large driveway can accommodate 2-3 cars. *4-wheel drive or all wheel drive recommended for winter driving conditions*



Additional Featured Amenities:



■ Central A/C



■ Wifi



■ Cable TV



■ Private Hot tub



■ Washer/dryer



■ BBQ Grill



■ Gas Fireplace



Please Note: This cabin does not allow pets.



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the whole house and the community Clubhouse.



The Neighborhood:

This cabin is located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Lead, South Dakota. As a guest in the Gilded Mountain Community, will have exclusive access to the Community Clubhouse, a premier facility featuring a heated pool, relaxing hot tub, rejuvenating sauna, private game room, and an inviting loft area, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Additional amenities in the clubhouse include a pool table, foosball table, poker table, arcade game a large screen TV.

Nearby Attractions:

- - Terry Peak Ski Area: Minutes away.

- - Mickelson Trailhead, fishing, golfing, and scenic Spearfish Canyon: 30 minutes away.

- - Lead: 7 minutes. Deadwood: 11 minutes. Sturgis: 30 minutes.

- - Mount Rushmore: Just an hour's drive.



Getting Around:

There are taxis you can take to get around. If you drive, there is a large driveway that can accommodate 2-3 vehicles. *4-wheel drive or all wheel drive recommended for winter driving conditions*



Other Things to Note:

This cabin sits up on the hill so we do advise 4-wheel drive in winter. The roads are paved except the driveway and it`s easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. The Terry Peak Ski Area is a 5 minute drive and Deadwood is 10 minutes.



Interaction with Guests:

Deadwood Connections is a locally owned and managed vacation rental management company that puts the guest first. Our team is available to assist you at any point during your stay—from arrival to departure. You can reach out if you need local recommendations or have any issues during your visit to the Black Hills. We aim to make your stay with us comfortable and peaceful so you can spend your vacation making memories! While we won't meet you upon arrival, we're just a phone call away should you need anything!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Lead

Lead is home to this holiday home. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Lead, South Dakota

What's nearby

  • Homestake Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 16 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boars Nest - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jacobs Brew House and Grocer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne Crossing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lewies Saloon & Eatery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lookout Tower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lookout Tower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lookout Tower?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lookout Tower located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bettina Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Deadwood Wedding

We came up for a cousins sons wedding. We were bummed it rained on Saturday as that was the only day we could have wandered around. The cabin was glorious! That top floor was amazing and the hot tub was soothing. We have stayed in some other rentals but this one had the most well equipped furnishings! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Nice neighborhood in the Black Hills

Overall the place was wonderful. The main deck is a little small for how many people could stay at the place. One of the things we liked about this place is the club house on the property, however, it was not open while we were there and that should have been stated on the website and on the door. The hours showed it should have been open but it was always locked. We wanted play the games, the pool, the sauna, but couldn't so that was very disappointing. The house itself was good. The chairs weren't the most comfortable. One downstairs was broken when we went down there to play cards a few days into our stay. The main clock was also broken. Overall would consider staying there again if we could verify that the clubhouse was open.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

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