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Leaning Tree Lodge

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Outdoor spa tub
Flat-screen TV, fireplace
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Flat-screen TV, fireplace
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Lead, SD
  • Place, Living Map Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Homestake Opera House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Homestake Gold Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬

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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.

Leaning Tree Lodge

Summary:

This Black Hills Vacation Home is located at Gilded Mountain with a shared Clubhouse with outdoor swimming pool and game room!



The Space:

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Leaning Tree Lodge!



Looking for a relaxing home base where you can enjoy the Black Hills in style? 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 10 guests can relax comfortably, and enjoy the wonderful views off the back deck. Its location, flat parking, spacious main living area with gas fireplace & beautiful picture windows make it one of our more popular vacation homes. You'll enjoy sitting on the back deck, taking in the scenery or relaxing with your morning cup of coffee and watch the deer pass by. You can challenge your friends to a foosball game or walk across the street to the Clubhouse and swim in the outdoor pool and sit in the dry sauna. There's something for everyone!



Main Level Highlights



Open Concept Living Space: Features a fully-equipped kitchen, large dining table that seats 6, breakfast bar with additional seating for 4,  and numerous picture windows that make the space bright & open feeling. A large TV is mounted above the fireplace with a couch & two chairs for comfortable seating. This is a great space for everyone to gather.



Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors lead to a spacious covered deck with breathtaking mountain views, private hot tub and BBQ grill.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms On This Level:

■ A half bathroom



Upper Level Highlights



Open Loft Area: At the top of the wooden staircase is a loft area that the bedrooms on this level are located off of. Additional couch seating located in the loft.



Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This Level:

■ Upper Bedroom #1 with a King bed

■ Upper Bedroom #2 with a King bed

■ There is a Full bathroom located off the loft area with a walk-in shower and two separate vanities.



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, foosball table, and a wet bar. This is a great space for the kids to gather!



Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors lead out to the lower deck patio with beautiful views.



Bedrooms and Bathrooms On This Level:

■ Lower Bedroom #3 has a King bed

■ Lower Bedroom #4 has a Queen bed and twin bunk beds.

■ There is a full bathroom located off the living space with a shower/tub combo.



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

Centrally located Black Hills Cabin

Convenient Parking: Large, flat driveway can accommodate 2-3 cars. *4-wheel drive or all wheel drive recommended for winter driving conditions*



Additional Featured Amenities:

■ Central A/C

■ Wifi

■ TV

■ Foosball Table

■ Private Hot tub

■ Washer/dryer

■ Gas Fireplace

■ Over 100' of flat frontage parking

■ Outdoor fire pit table

■ BBQ Grill



Please Note: This cabin does not allow pets.



Located near Lead, South Dakota, Leaning Tree Lodge offers easy access to the areas main attractions

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.



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the whole house and the community Clubhouse.



The Neighborhood:

This cabin is located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Lead, South Dakota. 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: Minutes away.

- - Mickelson Trailhead, fishing, golfing, and scenic Spearfish Canyon: 30 minutes away.

- - Lead: 7 minutes. Deadwood: 11 minutes. Sturgis: 30 minutes.

- - Mount Rushmore: 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 2-3 vehicles. *4-wheel drive or all wheel drive recommended for winter driving conditions*



Other Things to Note:

This cabin sits up on the hill so we do advise 4-wheel drive in winter. The roads are paved except the driveway and it`s easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. The Terry Peak Ski Area is a 5 minute drive and Deadwood is 10 minutes.



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!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Terry Peak Ski Area. Enjoy features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a private hot tub are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private hot tub, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Living Map Theater and a few minutes from Historic Homestake Opera House
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

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

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,368 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Leaning Tree Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness
great communication - easy booking and arrival. Quality Lodge and great stay. Thanks so much - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T., South Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was clean and well stocked. Close to sightseeing locations. Very nice three story-clubhouse with outdoor warm pool, pool table, sauna, video games, ping-pong table, shuffleboard, exercise room, and more. Host answered texts almost immediately. Very good place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malinda F.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Greg U., Spicer Mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family get together. The amenities were great and the common building with pool and two hot tubs was also a plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for Sturgis Rally or any other activities

Clean and well-appointed. Could use some drawer space in the bedrooms, but plenty of room to spread out. We had 4 couples for 8 nights, and there was more than enough room to relax separately or together. Walk to the Boar's Nest for the best pulled pork sandwiches ! Nice pool area, sauna, jacuzzis.......everything was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W., Navarre, OH - USA !!!!

Liked: Cleanliness
The location and house layout was perfect for our vacation. Being in a safe area was also very beneficial to early walks and late nights. The home is beautiful and contacts are quick to respond and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rochelle K.

Good Family Rental

We had a good stay. Overall the house was in good condition. There were some issues at the beginning but most were resolved. It's really a great location to be able to enjoy all the normal tourist places.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addison M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, cozy cabin!

We enjoyed staying at this cabin! The location was great, it was clean and spacious for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property!

It was a nice little stay for the holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get together with friends!

Very nice place to stay. Enough rooms to accommodate all the guests. Comfortable beds and decent furniture. Great place to stay that is close to Deadwood and surrounding attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Family trip to Deadwood

We loved the house. It was an easy check in process with easy directions to get to the place. The house was as described and a very nice place to stay. We loved the place and would definitely be back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paulette

Travelled with family
The shower curtin on lower bathroom was dirty. No decent working can opener.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great house and location. We enjoyed both. The only thing we would change about the property, there are no dressers for clothing. It was difficult to live out of a suitcase four the stat but otherwise fine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Camille W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, spacious cabin for extended family vacation

The cabin and clubhouse were beautiful and spacious. The original code we were given to check in did not work, but a quick phone call was all it took to clear it up. It was a life-saver having on-site laundry with kids around, and we spent many hours at the clubhouse pool. Loved the hot tub and foosball table, and the kitchen was well stocked. Beds were big and comfortable. Bring your own toiletries. My only criticism is the check-out instructions could use some review- the instructions in the printed folder did not match those sent electronically, which did also not match those texted the day of checkout- nothing major :) . We really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family summer vacation

House was perfect size for our party of 10. Kids loved the community pool and private hot tub. Parking was a little tricky for trailers is out in the area trail riding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan m.

Liked: Cleanliness

UTV trip 4 coyples

Was wonderful, lots of room for all of our vehicles, location was great and easy to access the trails. We had everything we needed in the cabin and the clubhouse was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Ski Trip

Great location and cabin for a family ski trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property with great views!

It was just as the pictures showed and was a great location to get to many activities. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anita A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Our family gathering

We had a great time. Well equipped home. Host was responsive to my inquiries and comments
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for 2 Families Enjoying 1 Vacation

Overall we liked the property and how easy it was to get to and the views. It was plenty of space for 6 of us, and could probably accommodate another family easily. Beds were comfortable and plenty of bathrooms! We cooked 2 meals/day and enjoyed the kitchen equipment as well as the grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family ski trip

Loved the property. We were a late night arrival and our lockbox code did not work. It was snowing and cold and had 5 little kids with us so getting ahold of property manager and getting in to cabin was a little bit of a pain. Otherwise I would have given 5 stars on everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get away in Lead

Ideal, spacious, loved the games, clean, nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessika K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Area

Nice property! Perfect for families, good location between Spearfish and Deadwood. Beautiful drive to Keystone and Custer State Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly P., Sioux Falls, SD

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Beautiful home with plenty of amenities. Close to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin!

Great cabin for a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021