Escape to the Black Hills in this beautiful, custom-built lodge. The spacious 3-level home features a wood burning fireplace, large kitchen-dining area, and a private hot tub with outdoor seating. Enjoy upscale decor and rustic timbers throughout the property or relax at the Gilded Mountain Clubhouse with its heated outdoor salt-water pool and steam room.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14334 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Ore Car Lodge
Summary:
This Black Hills Vacation Rental is located at Gilded Mountain with outdoor fireplace and shared swimming pool!
The Space:
Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Ore Car Lodge!
Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath cabin is the ideal retreat for families and groups of all sizes. The large wraparound covered deck spans three sides of the home, offering stunning views of the Black Hills. With a gas BBQ grill and a cozy outdoor wood-burning fireplace, it’s the perfect place to relax, entertain, watch for wildlife, or enjoy your morning coffee. Just outside the lower-level patio doors, you’ll find a hot tub—perfect for a long soak after a day of skiing, hiking, or exploring.
Main Level Highlights
Open Concept Living Space: The main floor features a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove—ideal for preparing family meals. The living room includes plenty of comfortable seating, a wood-burning fireplace, flat-screen TV, and large picture windows to take in the breathtaking scenery. Relax in the indoor hammock and dive into a good book. For meals, enjoy a dining table with seating for 8 and 5 stools at the breakfast bar.
Outdoor Living Space: Step out onto the expansive deck from multiple access points. It features a gas grill, outdoor wood-burning fireplace, and ample seating—perfect for enjoying mountain views in every season.
Laundry Room: Just off the main entrance, equipped with a full-size washer and dryer.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:
■ King bedroom with flat-screen TV, dresser, closet, and walk-in closet
■ 1/2 bathroom in the hallway
■ Full ensuite bathroom in the king bedroom with double sinks and walk-in shower
Upper Level Highlights
Open Loft: A cozy space featuring a chair and chaise lounge—ideal for reading or taking in the views from above.
Bedrooms & 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: This inviting entertainment space includes a couch and loveseat, electric fireplace, flat-screen TV, board games, ping-pong table, dart board, pub table for 2, and a wet bar with mini-fridge. It’s the ultimate setting for game night or movie marathons.
Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors open to the lower-level patio with a round hot tub—perfect for unwinding under the stars.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:
■ Bedroom with queen bed, a set of full-size bunk beds, closet, and small TV
■ Queen bedroom with closet
■ Full bathroom with double sinks and a shower/tub combo
**This cabin is pet friendly. There is a fee of $75 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.
***GARAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE***
Guest Access:
Guests also have access to the whole house as well as the community Clubhouse.
***GARAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE***
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.
There are taxis you can take to get around. If you drive, there is a large driveway that can accommodate 4-5 vehicles.
*4-wheel drive required for winter driving conditions*
Other Things to Note:
This cabin has paved roads and plenty of parking. 4-wheel drive is required in the winter. It is easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. The Terry Peak Ski Area is a 5-minute drive and Deadwood is 10 minutes.
Please Note:
**This cabin is pet friendly. There is a fee of $75 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.
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
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
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)
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
Additional house rules
1. By signing this License Agreement, I certify that I have read, understand, and abide by all rules, policies, regulations ...
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: up to 2 dogs 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 indicated that there is no 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
About the area
Located in Lead, this cabin is near a water park and in the mountains. 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. Homestake Gold Mine and Matthews Opera House & Arts Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our Lead travel guide
Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex
9 min drive
Sick-N-Twisted Brewery
9 min drive
Gold Dust
10 min drive
Subway
5 min drive
Dakota Shivers Brewery
4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Ore Car Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Ore Car Lodge pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Ore Car Lodge?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ore Car Lodge?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ore Car Lodge?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ore Car Lodge located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Deer Mountain Ski Area, Living Map Theater and Black Hills Mining Museum. Historic Homestake Opera House and Homestake Gold Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Ore Car Lodge Reviews
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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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
Love this home. The location is great - really like the woody area but the closeness to town and amenities. The covered deck with wood burning fireplace was our favorite spot. We will look at booking this again when we are back in the Black Hills.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
Trish S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sandy R.
11 Apr 2022
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!
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.
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.