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Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces!

Vacation home in Lead with kitchen and fireplace

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In the heart of the Black Hills, this log cabin offers a warm welcome with its open floor plan, full kitchen and beautiful deck. Enjoy skiing, mountain biking or hiking just 1 mile from Terry Peak Ski Area. With WiFi and laundry facilities at your fingertips, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10967 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces!

Summary:

Dakota Log Cabin – A gorgeous 3-bedroom + loft log home nestled in the Black Hills with stunning views, cozy gathering spaces, and wildlife right outside your door. Located just 1 mile from Terry Peak Ski Area and only 10 minutes from Deadwood, this cabin is the perfect mix of rustic charm and modern comfort for your Black Hills getaway.



The Space:

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Dakota Log Cabin!



Dakota Log Cabin is a stunning log home with rustic beams and panoramic views of the Black Hills. Enjoy the peaceful mountain setting while being minutes from skiing, hiking, biking, and historic attractions. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the deck, grilling out after a day of exploring, or watching wildlife pass by, this cabin delivers the relaxation and adventure you’re looking for.



Main Level Highlights:

■ Open Concept Living Area: The main floor boasts a fully equipped kitchen, dining table, and a welcoming living room with large windows that fill the space with natural light.

■ Outdoor Living Space: A spacious deck with outdoor seating and a gas BBQ grill – perfect for morning coffee or an evening cookout.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level

■ Bedroom 1- Queen bed

■ Full bathroom with shower and tub



Upper Level Highlights:

■ Open Loft: Cozy loft area with a queen bed overlooking the main living space.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:

■Loft Bedroom: 1 Queen bed



Lower Level Fun & Relaxation:

■ Family Room: Features a comfy sitting area, flat-screen TV, and walk-out access to the patio – the perfect spot to relax after a day of adventure.

■ Laundry Area: Washer and dryer available for your convenience.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:

■ Bedroom 2- Queen bed

■ Bedroom 3- Queen bed

■ Full bathroom with shower and tub



Additional Features:

■ Wi-Fi

■ Flat screen TV

■ Gas BBQ Grill

■ Washer/Dryer

■ Fully equipped kitchen

■ Outdoor deck & patio seating

■ Wildlife viewing opportunities

■ Plenty of parking



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the entire property.



The Neighborhood:

This is a beautiful area of the Black Hills. It is on the Terry Peak Ski Area - over 6000 ft elevation. The scenery is beautiful.

Nearby Attractions:

■ Snowmobile and ATV right from the cabin. Trail access at Recreational Springs Resort.

■ Terry Peak Ski Area: just a 1.0 miles from the cabin to the main ski lodge

■ Mickelson Trailhead, fishing, golfing, scenic Spearfish Canyon: 15 minutes away.

■ Lead: 10 minutes. Deadwood: 15 minutes. Sturgis: 25 minutes.

■ Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park: 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. 1.0 miles of unpaved, hard-packed road.

*4-wheel drive is required for winter driving conditions*



Other Things to Note:

This is a log home with gorgeous views!

** This home does NOT have A/C- cabin sits at over 6,000 ft elevation and cools naturally in evenings

** This home does NOT allow pets.

Access and Parking:  Driveway accommodates 3-4 vehicles.  1.0 miles of unpaved, hard-packed road.

**4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUIRED IN THE WINTER**



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!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 967 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Rules

1. By signing this License Agreement, I certify that I have read, understand, and abide by all rules, policies, regulations of Deadwood Connections...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Lead, South Dakota

What's nearby

  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 17 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 18 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Spearfish Canyon Nature Area - 29 min drive - 16.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Boars Nest - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Latchstring Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne Crossing - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lewies Saloon & Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dakota Shivers Brewery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces! located?

Situated in Lead, this vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Terry Peak Ski Area and within 6 mi (10 km) of Living Map Theater and Historic Homestake Opera House. Black Hills Mining Museum and Homestake Gold Mine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Dakota Log Cabin – Rustic charm, amazing views, wildlife watching & cozy family spaces! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William V.

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

Great stay

Close drive to most needed essentials, shops, restaurants, and site seeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike c.

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

ATV family trip

Things went great parking all that equipment was a little tight but we made it work the home was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

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

Beautiful setting!

A comfy, cozy bungalow in the tall pines - spectacular! We enjoyed our stay each night after spending time in the Black Hills and surrounding area. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Perfect

This cabin was absolutely perfect for our group of 4 couples. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well equipped and every room was super clean. We grilled on the deck each night and played games at the dining room table. The view was spectacular! Check in and check out was a breeze and owners replied quickly to any question we had. We couldn't have stayed at a nicer place. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Family outing

Had a great time with my 3 kids, hiking and site seeing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joni E.

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

Family Vacation

the view was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine L.

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

So peaceful!

Beautiful little place to stay with friends while visiting Lead/Deadwood area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Perfect place

My father and his siblings visit the Black Hills every other year and stay in a hotel, this year I joined them and we wanted privacy and room to be together as a family and our own rooms. This cabin was the perfect place, and the views are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christi A.

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

Perfect home away from home!

Beautiful cabin with everything we needed for a stay away from home! Wildlife every morning! Great place to stay between many gorgeous sightseeing areas- devils tower, spearfish canyon, Mount Rushmore, Custer Park and the Badlands. Perfect - just wish we had added a day to enjoy the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Bike fun

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quiet and serene location

The cabin was in a picturesque location with beautiful views. We enjoyed seeing wildlife in the yard during our stay. However, there were a few items that we weren't satisfied with. The internet had a very weak signal (needed for some work while away) and there were also things that weren't as clean as one would expect them to be. Overall, our experiencence was pleasant and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve J., Elko New Market

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

Great stay!!

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin! The description of the cabin is spot on. Better than I imagined, the pictures don't do it justice! Two super minor things, but just a heads up. Knob was broken on the main floor stereo system so I couldn't turn it on. Not that we watched a lot of TV, but it would have been nice to have an updated, larger TV for movies in the evening. Although it was great to have all the cable movie stations!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

terry i.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

review

Everything was great except road needed some upkeep
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kathy G.

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

We didn't stay at.this property as there was no air conditioning and this was not listed in the disc

I am sad to say it was not.a good start. The Dakota cabin did not have airconditionong. This was not.made known at the time. We were over to another cabin Bigfoot Bungalow. Upon arrival we found that it was not.clean . I had to do laundry and make beds before we.coukd sleep. Then we had to find something to eat and by that time there was not.much open. Found the Dakota Mart and finally ate ate 8 pm. Next.day went.to Spearfish for groceries. Had to sweep and vacuum the lodge as well. Not a good start.the rest of.the week was great. We loved the bungalow, but ot did not have the view the Dakota lodge had.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

Nice Stay

Nice stay. Was very hot so would have been nice to have a/c in the house. Other than that it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

nolan l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice place. Need to adjust listing

Easy to find and easy process throughout. Listing of property wasn't 100% accurate but not a huge deal. No fireplace, which isn't a big deal for summer but Listing says there is
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Beautiful weekend stay for Jeeping!

The cabin was a great fit for 3 couples plus one of our adult kids. Slept all 7 of us comfortably, and having 2 bathrooms was perfect. The driveway fit our 3 Jeeps + one extra vehicle. View off the deck is AMAZING! Kitchen had all the amenities we needed. Appreciated having the 2 gathering spaces so people could spread out as needed. Being so close to Terry Peak meant we were close to several trail heads, Deadwood, Lead, and even ventured to Spearfish for dinner one night. I can see how this would be a great winter stay as well. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Kim M.

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

Angry bird

There was a robin that consistently flew into the window and patio door on the upper floor, every day, several times a day. That was entertaining lol. The main floor was a little cramped especially the kitchen setup. We had a terrible time locking the door every time we left. It has a double lock system and we fought with it EVERY time we left the cabin.. frustrating We had a good time in the area sightseeing etc. the beds are not normal queens, they are smaller.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022