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Gilded Buffalo - Outdoor Fireplace, hot tub, Pet Friendly!

Unwind amidst nature's splendor. Savor evenings by the outdoor rock fireplace or relax with a game night at The Clubhouse.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14261 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gilded Buffalo - Outdoor Fireplace, hot tub, Pet Friendly!

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 $50 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

Property manager

Jonna Kandolin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2804 sq ft (261 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Up to 2 dogs. $50 per pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Homestake Gold Mine - 5 min drive
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 7 min drive
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 8 min drive
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 10 min drive
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saloon No 10 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jacobs Brew House and Grocer - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gold Dust Casino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dakota Shivers Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sick-N-Twisted Brewery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gilded Buffalo - Outdoor Fireplace, hot tub, Pet Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gilded Buffalo - Outdoor Fireplace, hot tub, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gilded Buffalo - Outdoor Fireplace, hot tub, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gilded Buffalo - Outdoor Fireplace, hot tub, Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gilded Buffalo - Outdoor Fireplace, hot tub, Pet Friendly! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Living Map Theater, Deer Mountain Ski Area, and Historic Homestake Opera House. Homestake Gold Mine is 3 mi (4.7 km) away.

Gilded Buffalo - Outdoor Fireplace, hot tub, Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Wonderland
We were in town for the National Snocross Event at the Days of 76 Complex. This was a perfect location, close enough, yet you felt like you were up in the hills away from the city. We had our family, and a few crew/friends that traveled with us, for a total of 9 guests. House was clean, enough towels for all of us, kitchen amenities just what we needed. We initially chose this rental for the "pet friendly" aspect, however decided not to bring our fur babies at the last minute. There was a snow storm one of our first days (local school was even cancelled!), 4x4 vehicle was a must to get in and out of the subdivision before the plow was through. Driveway was a bit steep/slick, but once plowed we were able to park up top again. A few local spots we ate at and would recommend: Lewies, That Place in Lead, The Stampmill Inn, Jacobs Brewhouse and The Pump House. The clubhouse was perfect for hanging out as a group, the kids enjoyed the pool during the snow storm. Check in and out were seamless. Any questions we had were promptly answered by the property management company. We will be back next year! So much better than getting separate hotel rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family of 10!
This was the perfect cabin for our family ski trip! We had ten in our group (4 adults, 4 teens and two toddlers). There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The cabin is beautifully decorated & cozy. It was well furnished to meet our needs. The double washer/dryer was a big plus! The hot tub and clubhouse access was a fav for the teens. Definitely needed a 4wd with the amount of snow. Even then had a bit of trouble getting up after fresh snow. They sent someone out to plow again within an hour though and were super responsive with their communication to make sure we had the best stay. There are ALOT of steps so be mindful of that if you have anyone with accessibility issues. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill S., Saint Paul Ne

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfy, very clean!
We enjoyed just chilling out at the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gilded Buffalo
Home is as advertised. Beautiful setting, modern accommodations quiet and peaceful. Gorgeous fireplaces inside and out. Plenty of room for everyone, we ended up having 9 people (6 adults and 3 kids) Can't wait to come back with our Side x Side to hit the trails. Plenty of restaurants but the kitchen was very nice and the weber grill was great. Only one drawback not a complaint but my wife and I are getting up there and there are many stairs to climb.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kari R., Lamberton MN

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kylah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cabin
Our family really enjoyed staying here. Excellent kitchen and we really enjoyed the Club House!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joclyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spacious, comfortable
We truly enjoyed our stay here. The space is beautiful, and we loved the levels of the home. The home had everything we needed and we felt comfortable. The only hiccup was the pool and the outdoor pool area needed to be cleaned. The pool had clumps of hair in it, there were tons of bugs, and the pool net was broken and had a t-shirt wrapped around it. I contacted management and the let me know the club house was separate from the house we stayed at but that they would try and contact someone. I never heard back. This was not a big deal because our focus was not the pool for this trip. I did want to make mention of this however because if a pool is advertised as a highlight it should be properly taken care of. Especially when pine pollen is so prevalent. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Beautiful place and very clean. Just a few things that were a nuisance, but can be fixed. Be prepared to bring your own fire wood if you want a fire in the fireplace (inside and out) Location: would be better if neighbors weren’t so close. Condition: the tv in the living room was broken, the hand held shower fell on my mother’s head a couple of times it would not stay in the mount. The bed in the guest room on second floor (same floor as kitchen) had a huge dip in the middle. My mom and dad slept terrible the whole visit. The door on the deck would not close, or latch easily, we had to almost slam it to get it to stay shut. Guest services: quick to respond during hours of operation, but a little jaded that there was no firewood when the place boasts about 2 fireplaces but does not provide the firewood. When we texted about it, they said they would bring someone out to drop off firewood, but never did, so i texted where is the best place to get firewood and they texted back we could get firewood in town at a grocery store or gas station. We were surprised it was not provided and a little upset we had to shell out money for firewood. Other than that, the place was beautiful and we had a decent stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cabin cared for with pride. The hot tub needs steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
This is a beautiful house. With three floors, there is plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen is very nice and had everything we needed. As others have mentioned, there are a lot of steps up to the front door. We found it easier to take our stuff in through the side door on the kitchen level. We were there in fall and rode our bikes to the Mickelson Trail. Looks like it is near skiing for winter. Would definitely stay there again if ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Lovely property.....alot of stairs, absolutely loved the outdoor fireplace. Best supplied kitchen we have ever had with our Vrbo rentals. Only downside, owner showed up twice to load cars into his garage, causing us to jockey our cars to accommodate him. it was also kind of weird that this cabin neighborhood had its own rental association that we also had to deal with. Have only dealt with Vrbo, not an additional agency.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Laila A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Renee V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a beautiful cabin.
Really easy access and fun neat cabin layout.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Complete
It was everything we were hoping for!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

TwiLea F., Waterloo, NE USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Adult Family Friendly
We had a family wedding that was canceled last minute. We decided to make the trip regardless for a quick family get together. I would not recommend if someone in your party would need assistance as there are a lot of stairs. If you are sensitive to noise I would also recommend earplugs as you can hear about everything. NOW that stated the house was very clean and accessible. Plenty of room for everyone and the kitchen was perfect to put together large meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Misty F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious!
This house was very spacious and beautiful! I met all our needs very well. The only thing I didn’t care for was the king bedroom that is on the third floor did not cool off very well and so it kind of made it uncomfortable when you were sleeping. I don’t than that everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022