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Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain

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Large center kitchen island
Private hot tub off of lower deck
Floor-to-ceiling rock wood-burning fireplace
Main level Bedroom with Queen bed.
Large fully equipped kitchen with commercial  grade stainless steel appliances

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142804 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Lead, SD
  • Place, Historic Homestake Opera House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Homestake Gold Mine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center
    ‪4 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 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk 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

Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain

Summary:

This Black Hills Vacation Rental is located at Gilded Mountain



The Space:

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Gilded Buffalo!



Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this 4 bedroom cabin offers the perfect space for families of all sizes to enjoy the outdoors. Up to 14 guests can relax comfortably, and enjoy the wonderful views off the double decks. It's location on the top of a hill, spacious main living area with a wood-burning fireplace & beautiful picture windows make it one of our more popular vacation homes.



Main Level Highlights



Open Concept Living Space: Features a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with commercial grade stainless steel appliances and large center island, large dining table that seats 8, with additional seating for 3 at island, and numerous picture windows that make the space bright & open feeling. A large TV is mounted near the fireplace and there are two couches & chairs. This is a great space for everyone to gather.



Outdoor Living Space: Glass doors lead to a spacious covered deck with breathtaking mountain views



Bedrooms & Bathrooms On This Level:



■ Bedroom with a Queen bed



■ Large walk-in shower with rock and tile features



Upper Level Highlights



Master Suite:



■ 3rd level is a master suite with a King size bed

■ Attached master suite with shower/tub combo



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, 2 couches for seating, and a wet bar. This is a great space for the kids to gather!



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



Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This Level:



■ Lower Bedroom #1 has a Queen bed and twin bunk beds



■ Lower Bedroom #2 has a Queen bed and twin bunk beds



■ There is a full bathroom located off the living space with over-sized walk-in shower and laundry room.



Centrally located Black Hills Cabin



Located near Lead, South Dakota, Gilded Buffalo 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 3-4 cars. *4-wheel drive or all wheel drive recommended for winter driving conditions*



Additional Featured Amenities:



■ Central A/C



■ Wifi



■ TV



■ Private Hot tub



■ Washer/dryer



■ BBQ Grill



■ Wood-burning Fireplace



Please Note:



■Pet Friendly - up to 2 dogs allowed. There is a $75 pet fee per pet **You must notify us if you are bringing pets, and you must clean up after them inside and outside. Pets are not allowed on furniture. Thank you



■Garage not available to guest



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 3-4 vehicles. *4-wheel drive or required 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.



Pet Friendly - up to 2 dogs allowed. *You must let us know if you are bringing a pet. There is a $75 fee per dog, and you are responsible for cleaning up after the pet inside and outside. Pets are not allowed on furniture.



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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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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. $50 per pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 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
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

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 4 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain on 1 May, 2026 start from S$463, 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 at Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gilded Buffalo in Gilded Mountain located?

Situated in Lead, this holiday home is within 3 miles (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 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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 1 Dec, 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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey E.

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 26 Jan, 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

8/10 Good

Kris K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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 28 Feb, 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

10/10 Excellent

JULIE F.

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 6 Aug, 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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

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 26 May, 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

10/10 Excellent

Walker Z.

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

Nice place

Good location. Cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 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

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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 18 Jan, 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

10/10 Excellent

Kari R.

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 9 Sept, 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

10/10 Excellent

Kylah M.

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 7 Jul, 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

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

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 20 Apr, 2023
Hi Kris, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Norm W.

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 10 Jul, 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

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela D.

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 1 Oct, 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

10/10 Excellent

Laila A.

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 12 Jun, 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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

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 31 Jul, 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

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

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 9 Aug, 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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

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 18 Oct, 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

10/10 Excellent

Shawna L.

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 26 Oct, 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

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonnie B.

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 9 Aug, 2022
Hi Leonnie, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo. We are so so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee V.

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 8 Jun, 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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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 30 May, 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!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cathi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

nice house but too many ateps

Beautiful home, but too many steps. We had my 85 year old mother along, and fortunately she was able to maneuver the steps, but only once per day. Also, in the upstairs master the bathroom and the stairs are right next to each other, and one night my husband thought he was going into the bathroom and fell down the first 4 steps. You should have a pocket door to block off the stairs at night, and also for privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2025
Thanks Cathi - While we appreciate the feedback, it is apparent in the pictures that the cabin has stairs to get in and with 3 levels it will have steps. Hopefully you enjoyed the beautiful home and views.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Great cabin. Lots of steps so quite the workout. Gravel driveway made leaving and coming back on bikes a little challenge but we got through it. Overall great experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
Hi Anthony, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Awesome Stay...Awesome Property Managment

Amazing home. Beautifully designed. Couldn't get enough of the decks. Plenty of room to spread out. Also, the property manager, Deadwood Connections, was great to work with. Special shout-out to Keri, who was extremely helpful. We miss the house...and the Hills...already.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Hi James, thank you for staying with us at Gilded Buffalo. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to host you again if you are in the area.

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