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Cozy living space with a central staircase, stone fireplace, and wooden furniture.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Relax on the porch with seating options and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Cozy living area with a large fireplace, plush seating, and a wooden staircase.
Cozy shelter with lantern-style lights and a rustic charm.

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102282 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lead, SD
  • Homestake Gold Mine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • George S. Mickelson Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Terry Peak Ski Area
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Lead

This cabin places you within a few miles (5 km) of Living Map Theater and Deer Mountain Ski Area. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Homestake Gold Mine - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 15 min drive - 5.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Mustang Sally's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪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

About this property

Entire place

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

Franklin`s tower - Gilded Mountain

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Prospector’s Lookout!

Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this 4-bedroom, 2½-bath cabin is the perfect year-round retreat for families and groups of all sizes. The covered deck wraps around two sides of the home and offers breathtaking views of the Black Hills. With a gas BBQ grill and round hot tub, it’s the ideal place to relax, entertain, or enjoy your morning coffee surrounded by nature.

Main Level Highlights
Open-Concept Living Space: The main level features a spacious, fully equipped kitchen with seating for 8 at the dining table and 4 at the kitchen island. The cozy living area includes a gas fireplace and a stunning wall of windows that looks out into the National Forest.
Outdoor Living Space: Enjoy mountain views from the large deck, accessible via the front door or the sliding glass doors in the kitchen. The deck includes a gas grill, round hot tub, and a picnic table for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Laundry Room: Conveniently located just off the entryway.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:
■ Queen bedroom with sliding glass doors that lead to the deck, complete with a small table and chairs
■ Full bathroom with shower/tub combo

Upper Level Highlights
Open Loft Area: Features a twin trundle bed (2 twin beds)—a cozy nook for reading, relaxing, or extra sleeping space.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:
■ King bedroom with access to a private balcony
■ ½ bathroom

Lower Level Fun & Relaxation
Family TV Room: A welcoming hangout space with a comfy couch and chair, electric fireplace, flat-screen TV, shuffleboard table, and a wet bar with pub table seating for 4.
Outdoor Access: Sliding glass doors lead out to the lower patio area, perfect for enjoying the fresh Black Hills air.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:
■ Queen bedroom with electric fireplace and sliding glass doors to the patio
■ Queen bedroom with closet and dresser
■ Full bathroom with shower/tub combo

Centrally Located Black Hills Cabin
Prospector’s Lookout is just minutes from Lead and Deadwood and offers easy access to scenic byways, outdoor adventures, and top Black Hills attractions.

Exclusive Access to Gilded Mountain Clubhouse
As a guest in the Gilded Mountain Community, you'll have full access to the private Clubhouse featuring:
■ Heated outdoor pool
■ Large hot tub
■ Sauna
■ Game room
■ Pool table, foosball table, poker table, and arcade game
■ Loft-style lounge with big-screen TV—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring

Nearby Attractions:
■ Terry Peak Ski Area – 8 minutes
■ Mickelson Trailhead, fishing, and golf – 5–15 minutes
■ Spearfish Canyon – 10 minutes
■ Lead – 7 minutes | Deadwood – 11 minutes | Sturgis – 30 minutes
■ Mount Rushmore & Custer State Park – 1 hour

Convenient Parking
The driveway accommodates 2–3 vehicles.
(4-wheel drive is required in winter conditions.)

Additional Featured Amenities:
■ Central A/C
■ Wi-Fi
■ Smart TV with Firestick
■ Gas Fireplace
■ BBQ Grill
■ Free Parking

Please Note:
**No pets allowed
**4-wheel drive required during winter driving conditions

Why Choose Us?
✔ Top-Notch Customer Service
✔ Clean, Comfortable & Cozy Accommodations
✔ Great Location in the Black Hills
✔ Memorable Experiences for All Ages
✔ A Luxurious Home Away From Home
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a kitchen island.

Property manager

Jonna Kandolin

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,282 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 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 and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cabin?

This cabin is located in Lead, close to Terry Peak Ski Area, George S. Mickelson Trail, and Deadwood History & Information Center. You'll also find Black Hills National Forest and Deer Mountain Ski Area within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cabin?

No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.

Is this cabin next to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Franklin`s tower - Gilded Mountain?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cabin, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each cabin and fireplaces in some.

Does Franklin`s tower - Gilded Mountain have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin provide breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Franklin`s tower - Gilded Mountain?

Yes, every cabin at Franklin`s tower - Gilded Mountain comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Franklin`s tower - Gilded Mountain Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing get away for our family

What a beautiful place to stay. We stayed in the cabin with family and made memories to last a lifetime. The property went above and beyond what we anticipated and we cannot wait to come back. We appreciated the grill and the hot tub as well as the fun outdoor spaces while the kids played on the woods. 5 star!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a big family

We had a great time at this cabin. It had everything you needed for a week stay. Club house was a great addition for the family. Perfect location to travel to national landmarks. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Vacation

This property was amazing and the kids loved the lodge. Had a great time playing games and swimming. We had Christmas visitors which included around 10 deer and a very nice mature buck! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bobbi T.

Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay at Franklin's Tower. The house was inviting and comfortable and since we had families at the cabin next door, we enjoyed the easy back and forth between cabins. We could tell that the cabin hadn't been used in a while as there were dead flies in the bedrooms and living room that we needed to vacuum. Also, the house had a strange smell to it - maybe mothballs?
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

hailey b.

Bach

It was so fun and nice to have a nice place to stay that fit everyone and if we needed anything they brought it as soon as they could
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tylee H.

July 2024 stay

The property is in a wonderful location, very beautiful! The house was perfect for our family of 8. I would only note that some areas could have been cleaned better, especially the floors. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

kristeen v.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Misleading

Did not realize when you book the location desired that there would be multiple identities charging you for your stay you get one email telling you the amount and then you get charged a whole different amount which of course is a lot higher
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lead, SD

Great place, clean. Driveway is pretty steep. Beds could be upgraded, squeezed and roll to the center. Also could use room darkening shades in the bedrooms. Wildlife right outside out window. Turkeys and deer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donavin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Property was a great location for the activities we were planning on doing. The kids like the club house with pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wes L B.

Liked: Cleanliness

vac

kids had a great time....
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the quiet country neighborhood

My family love the house
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location, clean accommodations

Love the location close to many amenities. Clean accommodations, good communication from host. Overall excellent stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K., Bismarck ND

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin in a great location

Beautiful, clean cabin just south of Lead. A great location for both snowmobiling and ATVing. Highly recommend. The only drawback is that the driveway is too steep with too big of a dip to back in a 4 place trailer. We had to park the trailer at Recreational Springs, which is only a couple miles down the road so not a big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Cory V.

Enjoyable Time

We enjoyed our time at Franklin’s tower, but want to be full disclosure, to hopefully provide improved experience for your future customers. The amount of snow was very helpful in having a good experience, as it allowed for plenty of time spent outside sledding with our kids. Prior to arriving, we were told there was a blender on site (key for a couple peoples’ breakfast needs). Upon arrival, when noticing there wasn’t a blender and that were multiple lamps with either no light bulbs or burnt out bulbs (considering the limited lighting, all bulbs are needed), we inquired. We were told that a blender and extra bulbs would be delivered the next day, but never showed. Additionally, I would recommend two things for communication with future prospective renters. 1) I don’t recall seeing much of anything in the VRBO listing about being able to access a community lodge with a heated pool. It’s a great asset and should be advertised. 2) As steep as the driveway and access roads are, it’s only fair to let prospective renters know that 4x4 is recommended for accessing, during winter conditions. Fortunately, we came prepared, because we’re pretty familiar with the region, but others may not be as fortunate. We spent a lot of time on the main level living area and would have really appreciated having a TV in that main level living space. I’d recommend cleaning the ceiling fan in the main living space. We certainly enjoyed our time, but have received equal or better value/service for less, in the recent past, in the Terry Peak area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

Very clean beautiful place. Even better with only having a neighbor on one side!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Overall was a great experience! I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place

Everything we were looking for on our extended weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and cozy!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Franklin Tower property. We felt it was adequately supplied with what we needed to cook and stay there for the week. The entire house was very clean and well put together with fun decor. The hot tub was also very clean and easy to use. There was plenty of space for a large family or a couple of families to enjoy the property. Great views out the giant windows in the common space area. My only complaint is that the house number was hard to find, especially coming in after dark. I think putting them on the other side of the porch pillar would have been easier to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a wonderful place

We all enjoyed our stay. The only negative is-wished they would take care of the weeds. They are super tall and you had to walk through it to get into the house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

robert s.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful area to stay

The Good The bad and The ugly. Good great place to stay well built facility very nicely stocked with amenities. Very nice to have the washer dryer and hot tub. Close to everything you can imagine you'd want to do. Great water pressure great hot water temperature. The bad the beds were very uncomfortable, the pillows were very flat, a number of light bulbs burned out, the weeds growing up in front of the steps and the downstairs door were very out of control. The ugly underneath the sofas, the carpets, and windows were very dirty and dusty, I tried to run the vacuum to clean some stuff up but the vacuum pumped more dust then it sucked up. A lot of the dishes were dirty required a good washing before use. The whole house could use a good deep cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay.

Cabin was very clean and fully stocked with everything we needed for our stay. Check in and out was simple. Location was a simple drive to all of the touristy locations without being in the heart of a super busy town. Prairie grasses could stand to be cleaned up a little around the cabin, especially near the stairs. Also the cabin is a little hard to regulate a good temperature for those staying in the upper floor vs. those staying in the basement, but overall we would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Super easy checkin, check out. The property is in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in the Black Hills

This house is perfect for two families. Plenty of kitchen items and great having a private hot tub. Only house suggestions would be more bath towels and curtains on the windows in the loft area. Great location for Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon. About a 1.5 hour drive to Mt. Rushmore and other attractions. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021