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Franklin`s tower - Gilded Mountain

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Vacation Cabin in Lead

4 bedrooms·3 bathrooms·sleeps 10·2,282 sq ft
Jonna Kandolin

Hosted by Jonna Kandolin

Superhost·6 years hosting

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Wifi included

Internet access throughout the property.

About this space

Franklin`s tower - Gilded Mountain

Your Perfect Black Hills Adventure Starts at Franklin's Tower!

Located in the desirable Gilded Mountain Community near Deadwood, South Dakota, this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath cabin offers the perfect space for families of all sizes to enjoy the outdoors. The covered deck wraps around 2 sides of the cabin, offering breathtaking views of the Black Hills, complete with a BBQ grill, and round hot tub. It’s the ideal spot to relax, entertain while enjoying the views, or sit and enjoy your morning cup of coffee!

Main Level Highlights
Open Concept Living Space: The main level has an open concept dining-kitchen area with seating for 8 at the dining table and 4 at the kitchen island, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. The living room has a gas fireplace, and a large wall of windows looking out into the beautiful National Forest.
Outdoor Living Space: If you are ready to take in the breathtaking mountain views, you can access the deck from the front door, or the sliding glass doors in the kitchen. On the deck there is a gas grill, a round hot tub, and a picnic table to sit at and enjoy the outdoors.
Laundry room: Just off of

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

Upper Level Highlights
Open Loft Area: there is a trundle bed (2 twins) in the open loft

Bedrooms and Bathrooms on This Level:
? King bedroom, with access to the balcony
? 1/2 bathroom

Lower Level Fun & Relaxation
Family TV Room: Features a couch and chair, electric fireplace, flat screen TV, shuffleboard, and a wet bar with a pub table with seating for 4.
Outdoor Living Space: Sliding glass doors lead out to the lower patio area

Bedrooms & Bathrooms on This Level:
? Queen bedroom, electric fireplace, and sliding glass doors to the lower patio area.
? Queen bedroom
? 1 Full-size bathroom featuring a shower/tub combo

Centrally located Black Hills Cabin
Located near Lead, South Dakota, Franklin's Tower offers easy access to the area's main attractions

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

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.

Convenient Parking: Driveway can accommodate 2-3 cars. *4-wheel drive is required for winter driving conditions*

Additional Featured Amenities:
? Central A/C
? Wi-Fi
? Cable TV
? BBQ Grill
? Gas Fireplace
? Free Parking

Please Note:
**This cabin does not allow pets.
**4-wheel drive is required for winter driving conditions

Why Choose Us?
Top-Notch Customer Service
Clean, Comfortable, and Cozy Accommodations
Great Location in the Black Hills
Memories That Last a Lifetime
A Luxurious Home Away From Home

What this place offers

Air conditioning
Balcony
Bed linens provided
Internet & WiFi
Dishwasher
DVD player
Fireplace
Garden Or Backyard

Minimum 3 night stay

Add your travel dates for exact pricing

Things to know

House rules

  • children welcome
  • no smoking

Safety & property

  • accessible parking
  • fire extinguisher available

Cancellation policy


100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.


Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.


House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted

5.0 · 4 reviews

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5.0

4 reviews

Cleanliness

5.0

Accuracy

5.0

Check-in

5.0

Communication

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

JR

Jenna R.

March 2025

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…

CM

Cody M.

December 2024

Christmas Vacation

This property was amazing and the kids loved the lodge. Had a great time playing games and swimming. We had Christmas vi…

DP

Donavin P.

May 2024

Great Location

Property was a great location for the activities we were planning on doing. The kids like the club house with pool.

KK

Kat K.

June 2023

Nice location, clean accommodations

Love the location close to many amenities. Clean accommodations, good communication from host. Overall excellent stay!

Where you'll be

Lead, South Dakota, United States of America

About the area Located in Lead, this cabin is in a rural area. Deer Mountain Ski Area and Terry Peak Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Stone Ridge Commons and Heritage Plaza. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. What's nearby Homestake Gold Mine - 5 min drive Deer Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive George S. Mickelson Trail - 7 min drive Deadwood Mountain Grand - 9 min drive Terry Peak Ski Area - 16 min drive Getting around Spearfish, SD (SPF-Black Hills) - 29 min drive Restaurants Boars Nest - 7 min walk Lewie's Burgers & Brews - 3 min drive Lewie's Saloon & Eatery - 3 min drive Lotus Up Espresso & Deli - 4 min drive Sled Haus - 4 min drive

Important Information

Check-in

04:00 pm

Check-out

10:00 am

Change-over

Minimum 3 Nights

Pets

Not allowed

Meet your host

Jonna Kandolin

Jonna Kandolin

Superhost

4

Reviews

5.0

Rating

6 Years

Hosting

Response rate: 95%

Responds within a few hours

Available: Mon-Sun (8.00am - 5.00pm)

Speaks

About Jonna Kandolin

Black Hills Mountain Cabins by Deadwood Connections Deadwood Connections (Jonna Kandolin) is your Connection to the Black Hills. Our Black Hills Cabins and Vacation Homes are located in the Northern Black Hills, near historic Deadwood, South Dakota. Deadwood is a National Historic Landmark and, with its colorful history and proximity to attractions like Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument, it is becoming a huge vacation destination. Our goal is to give you a memorable vacation, by providing quality lodging, in one of our fully furnished, vacation homes. About Jonna KandolinDeadwood Connections was founded by a native of Deadwood, South Dakota. Jonna Kandolin is a wife and mother of three very active teenagers. She has her Industrial Engineering degree from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology but moved back to learn the family business at Black Hills Land and Title, Inc. Three children later, she took a leave of absence from the Title business to be a full-time mom and start her own business. Jonna is now in her 10th year with Deadwood Connections and loves the Black Hills and sharing it with her guests.

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Starting at$244/night