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Heart of Gold Lodge - Gilded Mountain

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Outside view
Entryway
Front view
Square hot tub on the lower level deck- perfect place to relax after a long day of skiing or hiking!
Main level living room with cozy gas fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1- Upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2- Upstairs

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3- Downstairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Heart of Gold Lodge - Gilded Mountain

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Heart of Gold Lodge!

Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath cabin offers the perfect space for families of all sizes to enjoy the beautiful area. The large, covered decks offer breathtaking views of the Black Hills. The main floor deck has a gas BBQ grill and plenty of seating, and the lower deck is where you can enjoy your time soaking in the hot tub. It’s the ideal spot to relax, watch wildlife, entertain while enjoying the views, or sit and enjoy your morning cup of coffee!

Main Level Highlights
Open Concept Living Space: The main floor boasts a fully equipped kitchen perfect for family meals, and a cozy living room with a sectional, gas fireplace, and flat screen TV. For dining, there is a dining room table with seating for 4, and additional bench, as well as 4 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 the living room on the main floor. On the deck there is a gas grill, and plenty of seating.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:
■ 1/2 bathroom

Upper Level
Laundry room: Just at the top of the stairs

Bedrooms and Bathrooms on This Level:
■ King bedroom, flat screen TV, dresser, desk
■ King bedroom, flat screen TV, closet, twin size trundle bed
■ Full ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo
■ Full ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo

Lower Level Fun & Relaxation
Family TV Room: Features a couch, electric fireplace, flat screen TV, twin size murphy bed, and a Boss Toss game!
Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors lead out to the lower patio area featuring a square hot tub for relaxing after those long days hiking or skiing.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:
■ King bedroom, closet, medium flat screen TV
■ Twin Murphy bed as stated above, in the living area
■ 1 Full-size bathroom featuring a shower/tub combo, with access from the bedroom or the living room

Centrally located Black Hills Cabin
Located near Lead, South Dakota, Heart of Gold 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, 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.  Also downstairs is a ping-pong table, TV area and shuffleboard.

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 2-3 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
■ Gas Fireplace
■ Free Parking

Please Note:
**This cabin does not allow pets.
**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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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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

No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Located in Lead, this cabin is in the mountains. Deer Mountain Ski Area and Terry Peak Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hills National Forest and George S. Mickelson Trail.
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Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Homestake Gold Mine - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 17 min drive - 11.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Saloon No 10 - ‬9 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 Heart of Gold Lodge - Gilded Mountain have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Heart of Gold Lodge - Gilded Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Gold Lodge - Gilded Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Gold Lodge - Gilded Mountain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Gold Lodge - Gilded Mountain located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Deer Mountain Ski Area, Living Map Theater 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 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Modern and clean.

Although it was a short stay, it was worth it. The place was clean and the communication was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

July vacation

Exactly what we needed for this trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami H.

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

Great stay

Cozy home, clean and up-to-date. The kids loved the cabin feel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celina H.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We have stayed in a few places in this area and I have to say this one is at the top of the list. It had everything we needed and more than I expected. My family will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Perfect Place!

2nd stay, perfect with 3 master bedrooms and 3 full baths. Close to Deadwood, hot tub is perfect ending to a full day!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cortney B.

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

Great stay!

House was exactly as stated in the listed. Worked out great for our family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha D.

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

Heart of Gold Gilded Mountain

Perfect location and size for our family with six adults and two kids. Very clean, cozy, and the property managers were helpful and attentive. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay at the Heart of Gold!

Super comfortable, with all the amenities anyone can ask for. Loved the hot tub... used it every night while we gazed at the stars....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyler T.

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

Great place, and conveniently located

Offered the group easy access to deadwood via affordable cabs. Lots of stairs to help keep you in shape!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Linda S.

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

Beautiful......

All the cabins are completely stunning inside and out. and the weedy flowers outside match the cabin look. The cabins are a little pricey, but if several couples/adults stay, it is well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terese F.

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

Black Hills vacation 2021

I would highly recommend this property! The pictures online did not do it justice! It was absolutely beautiful and clean, perfect location to enjoy the hills and trails! I will definitely look for this cabin again, should we go back in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandy V., Gillette

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

Beautiful Home

We had a wonderful thanksgiving holiday weekend at this cabin! It’s the perfect setup with 3 master suites so everyone has their own space! Hot tub was very clean and a frequently used amenity! The clubhouse nearby was also a fun hangout! We have stayed at Gilded Mountain in the past and will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Extremely Disappointing

This was not worth the money at all. Photos looked good online but the cleanliness and upkeep of the property was terrible. There were feases stains in the toilets, missing window blinds including in the main living area, curtains in lower floor fell off when we opened them, showers were gritty, bbq was disgusting and a fire hazard with grease stains all over so we were not able to use and more importantly, I had checked with the property manager that the boy tub was operational which it was but there was a layer of grit in the bottom of the tub which felt like sandpaper on your butt when you sat in it. We complained and the property manager said it was fine and not harmful or we could walk up in the mud to the clubhouse and use that. When you spend 300 a night for a private house with hot tub then you expect high standards but this was anything but. The property managers were rude and not accommodating so we will not be back or renting from this company ever again. Worst rental we’ve ever had!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Gillette, Wyoming

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

Great cabin with lots of space!

We really enjoyed the cabin and the neighborhood. The cabin was spacious and has TWO sets of washer/dryers, what a surprise. The on-suite bathrooms are nice and the twin trundle bed is a great addition to one of the bedrooms. All the finishes in the cabin are beautiful. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Awesome Stay

Heart of Gold cabin did not disappoint. The cabin had everything we needed for a group of 6. The decks were wonderful in the evening, and the location was great. We watched deer and turkeys from the deck. The hot tub was clean and worked well for relaxing at night. Beds were comfortable, and we had lots of space. We would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Gorgeous

This property met all our needs. We had 10 people in our group ranging from 12-72 years old. It was beautiful! Hot tub was an added bonus while the kids enjoyed the pool. The house was very clean and comfortable. Has everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The views were perfect and even had some wild life come and visit. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

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

Great Cabin Great Location

Very nice, no problems. Had everything we needed and location was great. Cabin was better than I expected. Laundry upstairs and down. Large dining tables inside and out. Gas stove. Nice grill and hot tub. So much to see in the area but Nice to spend some time just relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

BJ A., New Hampshire

Great Vacation!

Despite arriving during a snowstorm, we had a wonderful time. This home had plenty of room for our party of 6 adults. The kitchen had everything we needed for meal preparation. The home is very comfortable. This location is great for traveling to the Badlands, Crazy Horse, Mt. Rushmore, Devil’s Tower as well as Deadwood, Sturgis and surrounding towns. There is always something to do or see. Deadwood Connections staff are wonderful to work with and very responsive. We would stay here again should we find ourselves traveling this way.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

A golden find!

This house was truly a golden find for my whole family. The home was very clean and roomy. Loved the games for the kids on the lower level and a very nice hot tub as well that actually worked amazing unlike some of the other places we have stayed. All beds were comfy and being all kings was a huge plus! We all love the upper deck to sit and enjoy the wonderful scenery in the evening. My only negative would be the club house pool and steam room was very dirty and is in need of a very deep clean. We chose to only utilize the pool one time because of that. Would highly recommend this home for your South Dakota adventure!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Perfect place for 3 couples traveling together.

Great layout for 3 couples. We each had our own master suite. And plenty of room in this house to gather in a group. Location was close to several restaurants, and town was close by. We didn't find time to use the pool or community room but that was a very short walk from the house. We highly recommend this house. All the furnishings and linens were in good condition. We spent 3 nights. While there, we visited Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Spearfish Canyon. We spent a day in Deadwood, had lunch and took a tour. Later that evening we went back for dinner. Deadwood is close by. The little Lead, SD visitor center had a very interesting little museum and a great view. Worth stopping by. Great location, great house. After we left Lead, we stopped at Devil's Tower as we made our way west to other locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Excellent multi-generational family stay

We had an excellent stay with our family in June! The home was in great condition. We enjoyed grilling out and eating on the large covered deck with a view. The kids loved the shared pool in the development. The location is perfect with quick access to Lead and Deadwood but also secluded outside of town. We would definitely stay again when we come back to the northern Black Hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jim b.

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

Black Hills Experience

Everything was perfect. First time in the area and definitely not the last. This was our first time going west instead of south for spring break and this place exceeded our expectations in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lottie C.

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

Multiple masters a plus

Definitely would return to this property. Loved having three masters so everyone had their own bathroom. Beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Gorgeous!!

Absolutely loved this property and would rent again! Pictures don’t do it justice! Spacious, clean, beautiful view etc!! Especially love that everyone was able to have a king bed and their own bathroom!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Heart of Gold

The house was very nice and spacious. The location was convenient for area sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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