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Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces!

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by a metal railing, overlooking a forested area.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wooden wardrobe, and a checkered curtain.
A living room with a leather sofa, a wooden rocking chair, a television, and a fireplace.
A laundry area with a washing machine, detergent bottles, and a mirror.
A log cabin with a green roof, surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Black Hills National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Lead

Located in Lead, this holiday home is near a water park. Homestake Gold Mine and Broken Boot Gold Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and George S. Mickelson Trail. 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

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Homestake Gold Mine - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 14 min drive - 18.5 km
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 16 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boars Nest - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lewies Saloon & Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne Crossing - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dakota Shivers Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Lab - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces! located?

Situated in Lead, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Terry Peak Ski Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Living Map Theater and Historic Homestake Opera House. Black Hills Mining Museum and Homestake Gold Mine are also within 6 miles (10 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. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Close drive to most needed essentials, shops, restaurants, and site seeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2024
William, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin! 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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sister and I took our parents who are both in there 80's it was nice to drive up and only have the two steps up to the door. Our parents stayed on the main floor which was perfect they had no steps they enjoyed going out to the deck which was all on the same level. We all enjoyed the privacy on the deck each morning with our coffee. This was my parents first experience with a vrbo they have been going to the Black Hills for years with their camper. They both definitely had a great experience and would love to go again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad the home was a comfortable fit for your family and allowed your parents to enjoy the Black Hills in a new way. It’s wonderful to hear they appreciated the easy access, main-floor accommodations, and relaxing mornings on the deck with their coffee. We’re honored to have been part of their first VRBO experience and would love to welcome your family back again next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

the view was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Joni, thank you for staying with us! We hope you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family outing

Had a great time with my 3 kids, hiking and site seeing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
Scott, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin! We are so glad your family had a great time and that you were able to explore The Black Hills. Thanks for being great guest, come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So peaceful!

Beautiful little place to stay with friends while visiting Lead/Deadwood area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
Hi Madeleine, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting!

A comfy, cozy bungalow in the tall pines - spectacular! We enjoyed our stay each night after spending time in the Black Hills and surrounding area. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2025
Melody, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin! We are so glad you loved the home and the area. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, well equipped home. The view was stunning. Thank you!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Kim, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin! We are so glad you loved the home and the view. 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

ATV family trip

Things went great parking all that equipment was a little tight but we made it work the home was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Mike, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin! We are so glad you had a great ATV family trip and that you loved the home. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place

My father and his siblings visit the Black Hills every other year and stay in a hotel, this year I joined them and we wanted privacy and room to be together as a family and our own rooms. This cabin was the perfect place, and the views are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2022
Hi Eric, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home away from home!

Beautiful cabin with everything we needed for a stay away from home! Wildlife every morning! Great place to stay between many gorgeous sightseeing areas- devils tower, spearfish canyon, Mount Rushmore, Custer Park and the Badlands. Perfect - just wish we had added a day to enjoy the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2023
Christi, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin! We are so glad it was the perfect home away from home for you and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2022
Hi Terry, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin. We are so glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This cabin was absolutely perfect for our group of 4 couples. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well equipped and every room was super clean. We grilled on the deck each night and played games at the dining room table. The view was spectacular! Check in and check out was a breeze and owners replied quickly to any question we had. We couldn't have stayed at a nicer place. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
Ann, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Lodge Cabin! We are so glad you had such a great stay and had everything you needed. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bike fun

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2024
Tina, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin! We are so glad you had a great bike week and were able to enjoy 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

review

Everything was great except road needed some upkeep
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2022
Hi Rita, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quiet and serene location

The cabin was in a picturesque location with beautiful views. We enjoyed seeing wildlife in the yard during our stay. However, there were a few items that we weren't satisfied with. The internet had a very weak signal (needed for some work while away) and there were also things that weren't as clean as one would expect them to be. Overall, our experiencence was pleasant and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2022
Hi Greg, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We apologize that the cabin could have used some extra cleaning, that is not our standard of cleanliness. We also apologize about the wifi, it can definitely be spotty in the hills.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice place. Need to adjust listing

Easy to find and easy process throughout. Listing of property wasn't 100% accurate but not a huge deal. No fireplace, which isn't a big deal for summer but Listing says there is
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Hi Nolan, thank you for staying with us at Dakota Log Cabin. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we will make sure to update our listing so it does not show a fireplace.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin! The description of the cabin is spot on. Better than I imagined, the pictures don't do it justice! Two super minor things, but just a heads up. Knob was broken on the main floor stereo system so I couldn't turn it on. Not that we watched a lot of TV, but it would have been nice to have an updated, larger TV for movies in the evening. Although it was great to have all the cable movie stations!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
Thankyou Steve for the great feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed it and we want to thank your group for taking great care of it.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

We didn't stay at.this property as there was no air conditioning and this was not listed in the disc

I am sad to say it was not.a good start. The Dakota cabin did not have airconditionong. This was not.made known at the time. We were over to another cabin Bigfoot Bungalow. Upon arrival we found that it was not.clean . I had to do laundry and make beds before we.coukd sleep. Then we had to find something to eat and by that time there was not.much open. Found the Dakota Mart and finally ate ate 8 pm. Next.day went.to Spearfish for groceries. Had to sweep and vacuum the lodge as well. Not a good start.the rest of.the week was great. We loved the bungalow, but ot did not have the view the Dakota lodge had.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2022
Thanks Kathy - yes things were abnormally warm this September so we were happy to let you move to a cabin that had air conditioning. On the listing we do not have Air-conditioning listed as an amenity. We wanted to move you to a clean home but I understand you were tired by that time so you didn't want to move again. Glad to hear the rest of the week was great and that the Bungalow worked out for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. Very clean and the communication was amazing. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you found the home clean and our communication helpful. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to the Black Hills!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Stay

Nice stay. Was very hot so would have been nice to have a/c in the house. Other than that it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful weekend stay for Jeeping!

The cabin was a great fit for 3 couples plus one of our adult kids. Slept all 7 of us comfortably, and having 2 bathrooms was perfect. The driveway fit our 3 Jeeps + one extra vehicle. View off the deck is AMAZING! Kitchen had all the amenities we needed. Appreciated having the 2 gathering spaces so people could spread out as needed. Being so close to Terry Peak meant we were close to several trail heads, Deadwood, Lead, and even ventured to Spearfish for dinner one night. I can see how this would be a great winter stay as well. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Angry bird

There was a robin that consistently flew into the window and patio door on the upper floor, every day, several times a day. That was entertaining lol. The main floor was a little cramped especially the kitchen setup. We had a terrible time locking the door every time we left. It has a double lock system and we fought with it EVERY time we left the cabin.. frustrating We had a good time in the area sightseeing etc. the beds are not normal queens, they are smaller.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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