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Ore Car Lodge

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Front View
Main floor living room with beautiful wood burning fire place
Main floor living room
Main floor living room looking towards the kitchen
Main floor living room with beautiful wood burning fireplace and large windows to take in all of the gorgeous views

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 143600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Lead, SD
  • Place, Black Hills Mining Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Homestake Opera House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Homestake Gold Mine
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ore Car Lodge

Summary:

This Black Hills Vacation Rental is located at Gilded Mountain with outdoor fireplace and shared swimming pool!



The Space:

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Ore Car Lodge!



Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath cabin is the ideal retreat for families and groups of all sizes. The large wraparound covered deck spans three sides of the home, offering stunning views of the Black Hills. With a gas BBQ grill and a cozy outdoor wood-burning fireplace, it’s the perfect place to relax, entertain, watch for wildlife, or enjoy your morning coffee. Just outside the lower-level patio doors, you’ll find a hot tub—perfect for a long soak after a day of skiing, hiking, or exploring.



Main Level Highlights

Open Concept Living Space: The main floor features a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove—ideal for preparing family meals. The living room includes plenty of comfortable seating, a wood-burning fireplace, flat-screen TV, and large picture windows to take in the breathtaking scenery. Relax in the indoor hammock and dive into a good book. For meals, enjoy a dining table with seating for 8 and 5 stools at the breakfast bar.

Outdoor Living Space: Step out onto the expansive deck from multiple access points. It features a gas grill, outdoor wood-burning fireplace, and ample seating—perfect for enjoying mountain views in every season.

Laundry Room: Just off the main entrance, equipped with a full-size washer and dryer.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:

■ King bedroom with flat-screen TV, dresser, closet, and walk-in closet

■ 1/2 bathroom in the hallway

■ Full ensuite bathroom in the king bedroom with double sinks and walk-in shower



Upper Level Highlights

Open Loft: A cozy space featuring a chair and chaise lounge—ideal for reading or taking in the views from above.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:

■ Queen bedroom with closet

■ Queen bedroom with closet

■ Full bathroom with walk-in shower



Lower Level Fun & Relaxation

Family TV Room: This inviting entertainment space includes a couch and loveseat, electric fireplace, flat-screen TV, board games, ping-pong table, dart board, pub table for 2, and a wet bar with mini-fridge. It’s the ultimate setting for game night or movie marathons.

Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors open to the lower-level patio with a round hot tub—perfect for unwinding under the stars.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:

■ Bedroom with queen bed, a set of full-size bunk beds, closet, and small TV

■ Queen bedroom with closet

■ Full bathroom with double sinks and a shower/tub combo



**This cabin is pet friendly.  There is a fee of $75 per dog, with a limit of 2 dogs.  We do ask that you keep them off of the furniture and beds and pick up after them.

***GARAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE***



Guest Access:

Guests also have access to the whole house as well as the community Clubhouse.

***GARAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE***



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 4-5 vehicles.

*4-wheel drive required for winter driving conditions*



Other Things to Note:

This cabin has paved roads and plenty of parking. 4-wheel drive is required in the winter. It is easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. The Terry Peak Ski Area is a 5-minute drive and Deadwood is 10 minutes.



Please Note:

**This cabin is pet friendly.  There is a fee of $75 per dog, with a limit of 2 dogs.  We do ask that you keep them off of the furniture and beds and pick up after them.



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!

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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

Pets allowed
Up to 2 dogs allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Additional house rules 1. By signing this License Agreement, I certify that I have read, understand, and abide by all rules, policies, regulations ...

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 no 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

About the area

Lead

Located in Lead, this cabin is near a water park and in the mountains. Living Map Theater and Historic Homestake Opera House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Stone Ridge Commons and Heritage Plaza. Homestake Gold Mine and Matthews Opera House & Arts Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills Mining Museum - 3 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Historic Homestake Opera House - 3 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Homestake Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sick-N-Twisted Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gold Dust - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jacobs Brew House and Grocer - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ore Car Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ore Car Lodge?

As of 28 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ore Car Lodge on 29 Jun, 2026 start from S$766, 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.

Is Ore Car Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ore Car Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ore Car Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ore Car Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ore Car Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin 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 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

K F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location and found the cabin clean and accommodating. We’d love to host you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Conner L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you found the home beautiful and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this home. The location is great - really like the woody area but the closeness to town and amenities. The covered deck with wood burning fireplace was our favorite spot. We will look at booking this again when we are back in the Black Hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Jamey, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you liked the home and had everything you needed. Thank you for being such great guest, we hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen V.

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

Great Getaway

This cabin is beautiful! We had everything that we needed within the cabin. What a treat that it was pet friendly, too! Would recommend this cabin!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2025
Ellen, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you had a great stay and everything you needed. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great property

The house is awesome and a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2024
Robert, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you loved the house and the location. Thank you for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

april j.

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

Wedding

Whole family was able to stay together in house with plenty of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
April, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you had plenty of room for your whole family and hope the wedding went great. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

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

Great place!!

Great home!! Very clean and inviting, great location! You won't be disappointed staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2023
Thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and trip to The Black Hills. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Ore Car Lodge

Perfect! Great size, great layout, great amenities! The Ore Car Lodge was a great fit for our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan, 2025
Henry, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you had a great stay and were able to enjoy the amenities of the home. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

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

Friends trip

Perfect communication, easy check in, spacious bedrooms and living areas. Could not have asked for a better cabin for a friends getaway. We also enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and the clubhouse!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2024
Miranda, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you had a great friends trip and were able to enjoy the amenities of the home. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Ore car lodge

Home was great, location was Absolutly beautiful, deer in our front yard every morning, plenty of room for all our kids, beds were very comfortable to sleep in as well. great place to stay with the family.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2023
Michael, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! 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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Ore Car Lodge Review TLB

Very good impression of the property. It had very good curb appeal, the layout of the house was perfect for our stay. Liked the deck/fireplace sitting area the most, and the open concept of the living space.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2024
Thomas, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you loved the home and the amenities of it. Thank you for being great guest, come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther S.

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

Family fun experience!

This rental home is so special! We enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2020
Thank you Esther! We are so glad you could enjoy some family time in our Ore Car Lodge. Thanks for taking care of it - come stay with us anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Would definitely stay again

Lovely, cozy, well appointed home! Loved the decor, outdoor fireplace, beds, hot tub, ping pong table, club house with amazing pool. Just an amazing place to spend time. The home ended up being much of the vacation due to weather, and it was perfect. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2021
Hi Adam, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and that even with the weather you were able to have some great quality time. We would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Awesome

Beautifully kept, clean, great quiet location amongst the trees. Everything you need to cook and relax. Loved that all light switches were labeled so you don't have to guess. A great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2023
Thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you enjoyed your home away from home and all its amenities! We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd I.

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

Super comfortable and enjoyable

The Ore Car is a wonderful home with a great porch and space to allow for gathering as well as time spent with a book away from others. The communication was efficient and appropriate. We will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2023
Todd, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you enjoyed your home away from home and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

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

Very clean and tidy

nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

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

Family holiday gathering

The property was cozy and decorated for the holidays. There was lots of space, plenty of extra pillows and blankets. Good options for kitchen tools and such. Plenty of dishes and silverware for 14 people. Amenities offered were exactly what was listed. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2024
Annie, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you had a great time and had everything you needed for your stay. Thank you for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Cabin

We did a family trip for Christmas. Plenty of room. Fun coming back to this cabin. It was comfortable. Played ping pong, tic tac toe, and card games.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2023
Hi Stacey, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge. We are so glad you had a wonderful family Christmas!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann S.

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

Lots of room for all 5 couples!

We had a wonderful friends-reunion at this spacious home. Lots of room for everyone to spread out, and the outside seating around the fireplace (we did not use the fireplace) was a great place to hang out in the late afternoon. There are other houses nearby, and during our last night a neighboring group was noisy in the early am hours (2-3am), but otherwise everyone seemed respective of their neighbors. Lots to see and do in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Great property

Very clean and spacious. Great supplies on hand. Good layout for having groups on main floor (us), upstairs (older or maybe parents with younger kids), and downstairs (noisy young adults lol). Bring some firewood with you as you will love the outdoor fireplace. Cabs from cabin to downtown Deadwood ran $35 for group of 6 adults and $25 for 2 one way. Have cash for cabs. Overall great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2021
Hi Janet, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Amazing Home

This house was just perfect for what we needed. It was a girls weekend with 12 of us. The house is beautiful, the neighborhood is beautiful and there was enough bed space for all. We especially enjoyed the outdoor patio/fireplace. We spent one whole afternoon out there. The house is well stock with cooking necessities, towels, etc. We loved it and will probably be back. The distance to Deadwood isn’t bad either. About 10 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2021
Thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Fun Holiday Stay

We stayed here with some other family members (13 of us total) for Christmas 2024 (4 nights). The house is exactly as pictured and was decorated for Christmas, so that was great! The pros: Hot tub was simple and easy to use, club house was just across the street, so it was easy for the kids to get to and enjoy all the fun stuff there. The floor plan and space in the house was adequate for our stay, not too big or small. Kitchen was well-stocked for cooking (minus a blender) - several pots and pans, cookie sheets, baking pans, etc. Includes pool towels and had enough bath towels. Great location and easy to get to, felt secluded with the woodsy and hilly scenery. Close to grocery store.Cons: Could use a nice spring cleaning. Dining chandelier had dust webs on it, couch needed a quick swiffer job underneath, etc. We did end up cleaning out the utensil drawer...way too many crumbs and dust bunnies in there to feel comfortable using the silverware and cooking utensils. Nice and clean now for the next guests :) Bring your own pillow if you are picky - these are pretty flat and lifeless. Glad we brought a few extra of our own. The lighting in here, while fitting in with the decor style, was awful for actually seeing things! Very dim and dark - made it tricky for playing games and doing puzzles, legos, etc. Bring a headlamp.Overall, a really fun stay in a great location, would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2025
Sara, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car lodge! We are so glad you had a great stay with family. Thank you for letting us know of your concerns, we will pass this along to our operations manager and the cleaning company. Thanks for being great guest, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

Amazing place!!

This place is amazing! We loved everything about it. Clean, spacious, beautiful and a great location. Very good contact with the host Joanna. She was great at responding to our needs at any time! Loved every minute and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandy R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful home that is not properly maintained

Beautiful home that is not properly maintained. At check in: we had to scoop to get to cabin door. Keyless entry did not work with code given. It was opened remotely and the same code was given, which did not work. House appeared clean, but we discovered beddings and blankets that were not clean. Kitchen small appliances didn’t work. Deck boards had holes in them. Sliding glass door didn’t lock in the basement. Gas fireplace appears to have been put out with a fire extinguisher. Very hard to figure out how it worked. Remote controls need batteries. Had to search the house for lightbulbs to replace burnt out bulbs. Appeared to have septic issues once the snow melted. Reported this to property managers. If I owned this home, I would take a good look at all of these gaps in care. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thank you Sandy - we appreciate your feedback. We've checked on the list of items you left us. I'm not sure what you mean with "appear to have septic issues" - everything works fine in the home and your group didn't have any issues with water or toilets during your stay? The coffee pots were both working fine for the next group that checked in and we were having a huge snow storm when you checked in so sometimes snow is just an inconvenience in our area. The sliding door in the basement locks but you have to lift up on the handle to lock it and the fireplace works off the thermostat on the wall - you can always call us if you can't operate something.
Verified

8/10 Good

AlanaMichelle D.

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was beautiful with a wonderful layout for family. When we arrived the cabin was completely out of fire wood so I contacted the after hours and they promptly replied and found a solution. The fireplace on the deck was the best part of every night, so convenient and easy to use. Only small things could make this place a five star like nice bath towels and kitchen supplies (no blender, overused tefal cookware, no tinfoil, no napkins, enough forks). Would stay there again and recommend to anyone else.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2021
Hi AlaneMichelle, thank you for staying with us at Ore Car Lodge. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we will make sure to get everything all stocked back up .

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