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Buffalo Thunder Lodge

Holiday home with kitchen, near Black Hills National Forest

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Outdoor dining
TV
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
At Deadwood Thundercove, you can unwind in style with your family and friends. This spacious retreat offers a private hot tub, game room with pool table, gas BBQ grill for outdoor gatherings and multiple full kitchens to whip up delicious meals.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 26286 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Buffalo Thunder Lodge

Summary:

This huge Black Hills Vacation Rental is located in Historic Deadwood



The Space:

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Buffalo Thunder Lodge!



Just minutes from downtown Deadwood, South Dakota, this spacious 7-bedroom, 5-bath retreat is the perfect getaway for families and larger groups, comfortably sleeping up to 26 guests. With easy access at the south end of Deadwood, paved roads, and plenty of parking, the property is as convenient as it is comfortable. Located just 1 mile from Main Street, you can walk the Mickelson Trail (right across the road) or hop on the Deadwood Trolley, which stops directly in the property’s parking area.



Main Level Highlights

Kitchen: Two fully equipped kitchens make cooking for large groups a breeze.

Living Space: Cozy main floor living area with flat-screen TV, leather furniture, and an electric fireplace.

Outdoor Living Space: Large front deck with ample seating, 2 gas grills, and a Blackstone griddle—perfect for group cookouts.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:

■ 2 Queen beds with ensuite bathroom

■ Queen bed

■ King bed

■ King bed with ensuite bathroom

■ Full ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and garden tub

■ Full ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo



Lower Level Hangout:

Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen for additional convenience.

Outdoor Living: The front patio, accessible from multiple areas, is perfect for morning coffee or soaking in the views. This level also provides access to the private hot tub and game room. Relax in the hot tub and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Laundry Room: Full-size washer and dryer conveniently located off the multi-bed sleeping area.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:

■ Queen bed

■ Queen bed with ensuite bathroom

■ Sleeping area with 3 queen beds and 1 full bed, with access to laundry room and bathroom

■ Queen bed and twin bed

■ King bed with ensuite bathroom

■ Full ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo

■ Full bathroom with shower/tub combo

■ Full ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo



Guest Access:

Guests have full access to the entire house.



The Neighborhood:

It's 1 mile from main street and you can walk on the Mickelson Trail, right across the road or you can take the Trolley downtown, which stops right in the parking area.



Getting Around:

You are in walking distance of downtown Deadwood, or you can take the Trolley right from the house, or there are taxis you can take to get around. If you drive, there is a large driveway that can accommodate several vehicles. *4-wheel drive required for winter driving conditions*



Other Things to Note:

**GARAGE NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE

**They do not allow pets at this property

** 4-wheel drive required during winter months



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

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a 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: 3,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Deadwood, South Dakota

What's nearby

  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Silverado - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Deadwood Welcome Center - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mustang Sally's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saloon No. 10 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gold Dust - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jacobs Brew House and Grocer - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buffalo Thunder Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Buffalo Thunder Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buffalo Thunder Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buffalo Thunder Lodge located?

Situated in Deadwood, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lucky 8 Casino and Black Hills National Forest. The Depot Motherlode Gaming Saloon and Adams House Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Buffalo Thunder Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

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

Good times had

Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

denice l.

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

Work family trip

A group of us nurses that work together have come to Deadwood several times in the last three years. We hike, gamble, shop and grill and chill at the cabin. We love the game room the large deck and the hot tub. Perfect for our group . Always a great time thanks for having us !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat & Donita A.

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

Property was a great fit

This property was a nice distance into town and right on the trolley line. The space accommodates allot of people. Easy check in and exit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Twila V.

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

Deadwood VRBO

We had a wonderful time at our VRBO in Deadwood. It was everything they advertised and more. We had plenty of room for everyone and plenty of bathrooms. Great hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Larson family getaway

Fantastic property, lots of space and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms! We all had a great time. The Trolley stop was a great perk. Close to many sites. Lots of room for vehicles and trailer. Extra parking area was beneficial for the smaller kids to play.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Family Reunion

Perfect place, description was spot on!! We couldn’t have found a better place to be together. Seven sibling and family with plenty of space to hang out together or in small groups. Check in was seamless, team was responsive any questions. We had everything we expected. Kitchen, deck and community spaces were our frequent hang outs. The party room and hot tub were a hit. Having the trolly stop right in front was an added bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed Deadwood. Day trips to Mount Rushmore, Spearfish Canyon, Custer… All close and memorable. We had a blast and could not recommend more highly. I am sure family members will be back. Thank you for a delightful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tyrel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was excellent for our group. We did a little bit of everything, cooking and hanging out in the garage/game room. Would definitely stay here again for a future vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Great place

The layout was perfect for our families. Kids had a place to play while the adults watched. Lots of parking. Great for pickups and trailers. We'll be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Spring trip

The Buffalo Thunder Lodge was a great place to stay for a weekend getaway. The place was really clean, the host was good about being responsive and it was in the perfect location of town. Would definitely recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Lots of room

Was a decent place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Easter Weekend

Had a great time.Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleen B.

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

Awesome Mini Vacation

It was a great place to host family and friends to celebrate some milestone birthdays.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

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

Fun with friends in Deadwood!

This was a perfect house for our large group of friends! Plenty of rooms for everyone and the garage/bar was a great place to hang out! Also, the trolley stop in the parking lot was a great feature!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Tong Reunion

Everything was as advertised. The grill and blackstone made meals and cleanup simple and easy. Garage/Gathering area was perfect to keep most activity away from main sleeping areas. We enjoyed our stay and recommend for anyone in the deadwood area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great place for a group stay in Deadwood!

Lots of room and convenient location to downtown. We will definately be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER B.

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

Great Location!

The location is great and is on the Deadwood Trolley route, the check-in code was confusing because there were a few different doors and the code only worked on the one. They are slow to responding if you text. The propane was empty for the grill and the hot tub thermostat must be on the fritz because we had to lower the temp down to 98 before it was a temp we could sit in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Easter trip

The property great. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Great time

This property has plenty of room with many things to do. Our family had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaxson F.

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

Bachelor party

Great place to hang out and plenty of beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Christmas with all our kids!

We have children and grandchildren living in Kansas and Montana. This was the perfect "meet in the middle" to have all our kids under one roof for the holidays! So much fun was had and we will definitely be doing it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve P.

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

What a great place

Large house plenty of beds for our family reunion (16 people) griddle on the deck perfect for cooking breakfast for a large group. Great location for visiting the sites. The garage large enough for big groups of people perfect evening meeting place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Would stay here again!

We were a group of 9 and had so much room! Convenient location and a trolley stop right out the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Great house and great location!

This is our second year in a row staying at the Buffalo lodge and we loved it yet again. Convenient to everything including walking to Deadwood, hopping on the Mickelson trail, or grabbing the trolley. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael f.

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

Family reunion (10 siblings)

Especially loved the large covered deck. Spent hours chatting, laughing, cooking, eating and even enjoying the motorcycle traffic. The game room was lotsa fun. Being close to the downtown area was a big plus, too. It was perfect for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023