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Ore Car Lodge - Outdoor fireplace!

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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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lead, SD
  • Homestake Gold Mine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • George S. Mickelson Trail
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Terry Peak Ski Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Spearfish, SD (SPF-Black Hills)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1- Main Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2- Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4- Downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5- Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ore Car Lodge - Outdoor fireplace!

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Ore Car Lodge!

Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath cabin offers the perfect space for groups and families of all sizes to enjoy their trip to the Black Hills. The large covered deck wraps around 3 sides of the cabin, offering breathtaking views of the Black Hills, complete with a gas BBQ grill, and outdoor wood fireplace. It’s the ideal spot to relax, entertain while enjoying the views, watch the wildlife or sit and enjoy your morning cup of coffee!  Just outside the patio doors on the lower level is where you can enjoy a long soak in the hot tub after a day of skiing or hiking.

Main Level Highlights
Open Concept Living Space: The main floor boasts a fully equipped kitchen, with a gas stove, perfect for family meals, and a cozy living room with a plenty of seating, wood fireplace, flat screen TV, and large picture windows perfect for taking in the scenery. Lounge in the hammock and read a book. For dining, there is a dining room table with seating for 8, as well as 5 stools at the breakfast bar.
Outdoor Living Space: If you are ready to take in the breathtaking mountain views, you can access the deck from multiple places on the main floor. On the deck there is a gas grill, an outdoor wood fireplace, and plenty of seating.
Laundry room: Just off of the main entrance with full size washer and dryer

Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:
■ King bedroom, with a closet, dresser, TV, and walk in closet.
■ 1/2 bathroom
■ Full bathroom with double sinks and a walk-in shower, located in the king bedroom

Upper Level Highlights
Open loft: offers a chair and chaise lounge perfect for relaxing, reading book or taking in the views from the upper level

Bedrooms and 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: Features a couch and loveseat, electric fireplace, flat screen TV, board games, a ping-pong table and dart board, pub table for 2, and wet bar with mini-fridge. It's the perfect place for family game night!
Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors lead out to the lower patio area where there is a round hot tub

Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:
■ Queen bed, a set of full size bunk beds, closet, and small TV
■ Queen bedroom with closet
■ Full bathroom with double sinks and shower/tub combo

Centrally located Black Hills Cabin
Located near Lead, South Dakota, Ore Car Lodge offers easy access to the area's 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, exercise room, 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, poker table, arcade game a large screen TV.  Downstairs is another TV area, foosball table, shuffleboard and ping-pong.

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 4-5 cars. *4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive recommended for winter driving conditions*

Additional Featured Amenities:
■ Central A/C
■ Wi-Fi
■ Cable TV
■ BBQ Grill
■ Wood and Gas Fireplaces
■ Free Parking

Please Note:
**This cabin is pet friendly.  There is a fee of $50 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.
**4-wheel drive is required for winter driving conditions

Why Choose Us?
Top-Notch Customer Service
Clean, Comfortable, and Cozy Accommodations
Great Location in the Black Hills
Memories That Last a Lifetime
A Luxurious Home Away From Home

Property manager

Jonna Kandolin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool
Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lead

Lead is home to this cabin. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Homestake Gold Mine - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 16 min drive - 11.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Saloon No 10 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jacobs Brew House and Grocer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gold Dust Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dakota Shivers Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sick-N-Twisted Brewery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ore Car Lodge - Outdoor fireplace! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ore Car Lodge - Outdoor fireplace! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ore Car Lodge - Outdoor fireplace!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ore Car Lodge - Outdoor fireplace!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ore Car Lodge - Outdoor fireplace! located?

Situated in Lead, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Living Map Theater, Deer Mountain Ski Area and Historic Homestake Opera House. Black Hills National Forest and Homestake Gold Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann S., Julian, PA

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

AlanaMichelle D., Mandan

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Unique large house in a neighborhood of neat houses

In a development of unique houses this large house was comfortable in its appointments. Nice grill, wonderful fireplace setting outside, hot tub and 5 rooms was a great meeting place for a family gathering. Close to the community center with a pool and game room, it seems to be in development used a fair amount for other bnb's. Nice kitchen to cook in, with a good amount of cooking equipment, make sure you bring everything else though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Slightly Disappointing

The property is beautiful, in a lovely neighborhood, and the host was very responsive when I asked a couple questions prior to arriving and on the day of our stay. We were quite disappointed to find the home rather unkempt with dirty carpets with visible pieces of food/crumbs, a broken chair in the living room, garbage tucked under the couch, a broken garbage disposal and dishwasher (that we fixed) and thick dust in various places around the house. The upstairs bedrooms were so warm, even with the air conditioner running. The most unpleasant of all was the basement, which was almost completely unusable for us as it was so allergenic. The bedrooms all smelled of very strong air freshener/heavily scented laundry detergent. We spent our first day giving the house a good cleaning and washing all the sheets and towels so we could feel comfortable staying there. This was very unfortunate for a home this beautiful and of this price range. With COVID, we chalked it up to understaffing as well as the neighborhood seeming to be almost exclusively vacation rentals managed by the same company. Overall, our stay was acceptable and we enjoyed the area and the homes proximity to many activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Family get together

Beautiful home! Even more beautiful than the pictures. We loved everything about it. The outdoor fireplace area was a hit morning and night! Everyone loved the ping pong table and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Would definitely stay here again!

This property is beautiful! Our family had a great time here. The one thing I did not like was the lack of cleanliness of the washer. So we just saved dirty clothing until we got home. Otherwise everything was in good working order and clean! The rooms are spacious, pictures are accurate! The welcome booklet and cookie was lovely. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Home in the Black Hills

Beautiful setting, nestled in the picturesque Black Hills. The home is very accessible and accommodating to a large family. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Family gathering

Loved this cabin! Was so nice sitting by the fireplace outside! Played ping pong and lots of games. So relaxing and enjoyable! Will be back in June.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jonna Kandolin

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