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Deer Meadow Lodge ~ Nestled on 3 Acres in the "Heart of the Black Hills".

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Front Yard
Great Room!
Deck
Point of interest
Great Room!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Deadwood, SD
  • Place, Pactola Point Swim Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Pactola Pines Marina
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Pactola Reservoir Recreation Area
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Deer Meadow Lodge ~ Nestled on 3 Acres in the "Heart of the Black Hills".

Deer Meadow Lodge ~ 'The Heart of the Black Hills'. Located just 20 miles from Deadwood, Mt. Rushmore and Rapid City. At Deer Meadow you can 4-wheel, hike or cross-country ski right from the front door. Snowmobile trails with in 10 miles from the lodge. Pack your tackle/poles because your close to some of the best stream fishing or lake fishing.
Property has 2 Bathroom's / 3 Bedroom's/ Sleeps 8

If you're into biking the Mickelson trail is less than 8 miles away! If you're into gambling Deadwood is only 18 miles to the north on hwy 385 with cab service. Spacious Kitchen with all the utensils you'll ever need and more! Dining table sits 6 plus breakfast bar for 4! You'll relish the nice yard, large wrap around deck and outdoor hot tub.

Deer Meadow is perfect for a family vacation, business trips, hunting excursions or the Sturgis Rally with privacy! This place is also great for touring the hills because you're in the middle of all the attractions and it will save you time seeing everything! We look forward to your stay!! Licensed by the State of SD Department of Health (Lodging License)

Attractions: Here at Deer Meadow Lodge, you are in the 'Heart of the Black Hills'. Your 20 miles to Deadwood for gambling. Your less than 20 miles to rent snowmobiles, 4-wheelers, and bikes for the Mickelsen trail. It is only 20 miles to Rapid City for shopping, golf courses, groceries, and etc. Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse is only 25-30 miles. Several caves in the hills to tour. Less than 6 miles to chuck wagon dinner/ show. Lake Pactola is only 8 miles away that offers fishing, boat rentals and water skiing. Jon Crane gallery in Hill City is 20 miles. Rochford is 10 miles 'Moonshine Gulch Saloon/Small of America'. Spearfish canyon is 30 miles. You have the needles highway, Custer state park, Sturgis Rally 2010 70th anniversary, Keystone, and many other attractions that are close to Deer Meadow Lodge. Make lasting memories at Deer Meadow Lodge. It's Great for the Sturgis Rally, reunions, family gatherings, vacations, or just to getaway place. Call today to book your next life changing experience.

Hunting: This Lodge is perfect for Deer, Turkey and Elk Hunters. It sleeps up to 8 for your hunting needs. Perfect location for all hunting needs! We have deer, turkeys, and elk in our immediate area! Apply for your license and book Deer Meadow Lodge for your next hunting excursions!

Fishing: Lake Pactola is about 8 miles with boat rentals. Sheridan Lake is about 15 miles. Deerfield Lake is 20 miles. They all have great fishing. Stream fishing is only 6 miles from the lodge.

**NOTE** Our property does have security cameras around the 'exterior' of the lodge for your and our safety/security.

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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: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Over 3 acres for the kids to run and play!!
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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
We are a smoke free facility. Sorry!!
Remember NO CLEANING FEES for stays of 4 days or longer!! $100.00 cleaning fee for 3 days or less. This could save you $75-$250!!

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Property Registration Number SD License # 15026

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Deadwood

Located in Deadwood, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Black Hills Caverns and 1880 Train are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Museum @ Black Hills Institute and Storybook Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Cosmos Mystery Area and Needles Highway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Deadwood, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Pactola Point Swim Beach - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Pactola Pines Marina - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Black Hills Caverns - 29 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Pactola Reservoir Recreation Area - 47 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪No Bad Days Tap Wagon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brandin Iron - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Circle B Ranch and Chuckwagon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cousins Pub and Pizza at the Big Chair - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer Meadow Lodge ~ Nestled on 3 Acres in the "Heart of the Black Hills". pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Deer Meadow Lodge ~ Nestled on 3 Acres in the "Heart of the Black Hills". ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deer Meadow Lodge ~ Nestled on 3 Acres in the "Heart of the Black Hills". ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Deer Meadow Lodge ~ Nestled on 3 Acres in the "Heart of the Black Hills". located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Black Hills National Forest, Pactola Point Swim Beach and Wonderland Caves. Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 297 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location to area activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet location. Not far from our activities Clean. Very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Grand property

The house was very spacious, everything we needed and more. Watched the deer in the back yard most mornings and the hot tub was fantastic. Nice location as our base to explore the Black Hills and surrounding areas. Will definitely rent here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is amazing. Very clean, a hot tub, spacious deck with grill and every amenity possible. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Always a Great place to stay

Great Wheeling property always clean and good pizza close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Wonderful

Great location and so quiet. Very Clean and welcoming will try to stay there again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanda B.

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

Cabin getaway

Mike our host was excellent to communicate with! A beautiful little cabin! Big enough to enjoy with a small group, cozy enough to feel at home. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Great place to stay to see Mt. Rushmore.

We had a very nice stay. Mike was very easy to work with. Very nice property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clay J., Austin

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

Deadwood visit

Excellent location and accommodations. So much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt H., Mason City, Iowa

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

Family Vacation

We had a very relaxing time exploring the local area. Very comfortable home and neighborhood to be in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great Outdoors Cabin

Cabin is amazingly decorated and prepared for your great outdoor getaway. Perfect for the family or your outdoor buddies to share. We would rent this cabin again if it's available the next time we're in the area. It was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great Stay! Great Host!

Wish we could have stayed longer. The host was accommodating and easily accessible. He reached out to us to make sure we had what we needed and responded well to any questions we had. The property is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

4 days in the Badlands

We had a great stay, house was exactly as described. Pretty good location in between all the major sites you want to see. If we ever make it back to SD we would definitely stay here again. Very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

rhonda m.

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

Deer Meadow

Beautiful property and the owner was extremely helpful. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph B.

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

Was a nice stay

We came here for a vacation. It’s a nice place. Need a few things Maintained. But overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

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

Motorcycle trip

Traveled on motorcycles and the gravel road was in great condition. Utilized the garage for parking which was nice as it rained later at night. Plenty of deck space for relaxing at the end of the day. Inside was comfortable and provided us with all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen D.

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

As advertised! Wonderful property.

We really enjoyed the stay at this property. Highlights included the hot tub and fireplace, but we also appreciated that there was plenty of space for six of us. Instructions were detailed and thorough. There were games and movies there for entertainment. The kitchen had everything we needed and the pictures and decor were fun to browse. Thank you, Dresslers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Excellent Cabin

Some friends and I were looking for a cabin in the Black Hills for a recent dirt biking trip. Mike's place had everything we could have asked for. This was my first time every using VRBO and Mike made it very easy to get it all worked out. If you're looking for a nice getaway, this is the place to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane V.

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

Black Hills Family Trip

Deer Meadow Lodge is a great cabin in a wonderful area. The cabin itself is spacious and very clean and had plenty of room for all of us. The decor was super cool and the place just felt like home. The large deck was a perfect place to have our morning coffee and all of our meals. Check in was easy and the owner called our first night to see how everything was going. We greatly appreciated the use of the garage to store both our vehicles in at night. Great Cabin, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

The setting is beautiful and centrally located for everywhere we wanted to go. Plenty of room for 3 couples. The ability to garage your vehicles is a plus since we had hail one day. Jumping in the hot tub after showering off the dust of a long day riding ATVs is another plus. We obviously love this house since it's our 3rd time renting it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tressa S.

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

Weekend Getaway

My family and I spent a quick weekend getaway at Deer Meadow Lodge. We had a wonderful time and Mike was very easy to work with. The cabin is very cozy and was perfect for our needs! I have teenage boys who enjoyed the hot tub. We all enjoyed gathering around the fireplace in the evening. It was just what our family needed! Thanks Mike!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Loved our stay at Deer Meadow Lodge

Deer Meadow Lodge is the perfect place to stay while vacationing in the Black Hills! Mike was easily available for any additional questions or needs. He was great at communicating and checking in on us. You can't beat the location of the cabin as it is very centralized to all the main sights and attractions. The cabin is beautiful and comfortable, just as described in the listing. We loved the peaceful setting and enjoyed the hot tub every evening after returning from a full day of fun! We hope to return to Deer Meadow Lodge someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Fabulously Peaceful

If you like the quietness of the country with lots of trees and the beautiful sounds of birds and animals, this is definitely the place for you. It was exactly what I needed for the end of our vacation. Pleasantly located between all the stuff we wanted to do. Absolutely serene. I loved how quiet it was, I could sit out on the patio for hours. The house had lots of extra pillows for comfort and space to lounge, the hot tub was wonderful, I just had an absolutely amazing time. I would definitely stay here again. The property owner is very communicative if you have any questions during your stay and left lots of information about things to do. It was great!! 😍
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi R.

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

Beautiful home in the Hills!

This home was a perfect location for visiting all the sights! We saw Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Custer State Park and the Badlands along with some other Storybook Island Park & Bear Country USA. House was clean, spacious, and our kids loved all the animals on the walls! The owner was very helpful with any questions we had. We are big water drinkers and the iron was pretty strong from the sink but we just picked up some gallons to have at the house. Yard was nice and big to play corn hole and we even had whiffle ball games in front yard. My daughter brought her scooter to ride in driveway too. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vang Y.

Clean and well taken care of cabin

During our stay, we did a lot of sight seeing but couldn't wait to get back to the cabin at the end of the day, to relax in the hot tub and just enjoy the beautiful black hills backyard. We loved the scenic drive from the cabin to and from attraction areas such as Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, etc. It never got old! Lake Pactola is about a 10 minute drive from the Cabin. There are several walking trails and it is just gorgeous - worth checking out. Mike was very accommodating and easy to work with. There is wireless internet however usage is limited due to the amount of high speed storage/serviceability from the satellite provider. This cabin is in a secluded location but there are multiple cabins/neighbors nearby, within visual distance. During our stay we did not have any problems/issues with neighbors. It is just worth noting for those who are seeking a much more private stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mike

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I have been in the rental business since 1991 and sell residential real estate in Sioux Falls, SD for RE/MAX Professionals, Inc... My wife is a Tech Ed teacher in the Harrisburg School System. We live on an acreage southeast of Sioux Falls with our son's Elijah and Matthew with our golden retriever named Ellie. For your Sioux Falls Real Estate Connection! Call me at (605) 366-5012 for a free confidential meeting!

Why they chose this property

Being a college student in the middle 1980's at Black Hills State College in Spearfish; I had many weekends to explore the hills and always found this part the most beautiful and it stuck when I decided to purchase...

What makes this property unique

You will be located right in the 'Heart of the Beautiful Black Hills'. The property has a very large, covered porch and open deck to relax in this picturesque setting! Plan to be surprised in the mornings and evenings with deer and turkeys in the yard. Maybe even an elk as we have seen them in the immediate area many times. We have a real fireplace to sit by with good book in the evenings. The property has a hot tub to relax your muscles after a day four-wheeling, snow skiing, sightseeing, & etc. We only use high quality mattresses, linens and pillows for our guests. The kitchen is stocked with all the utensils you would need. If there is something, you need just let us know and we will try to have it there for you. We offer wireless internet, telephone (free long-distance calls) and Dish TV on a 50' HDTV. The property offers an oversize 3-stall garage for your vehicles or bikes. We also have a laundry room if needed (free of charge).

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