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Prospector's Lookout

Cabin in Lead with water park and Hot tub

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Located in the heart of Black Hills, this vacation rental features a cabin with beautiful décor, large windows and wonderful amenities. Enjoy spacious rooms, a gas fireplace and private hot tub on the main level or unwind in the classy Clubhouse with log accents and outdoor swimming pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102282 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Prospector's Lookout

Cabin in Lead with water park and Hot tub
Along with a water park, this smoke-free cabin has Access to hot tub and laundry facilities. Other amenities include barbecues. The cabin has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

Recreational amenities at the cabin include a water park and Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,282 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

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

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 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

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Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Living Map Theater - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Historic Homestake Opera House - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Homestake Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boars Nest - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jacobs Brew House and Grocer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne Crossing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sick-N-Twisted Brewery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Prospector's Lookout have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Prospector's Lookout pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Prospector's Lookout?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Prospector's Lookout?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prospector's Lookout?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Prospector's Lookout 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 3 miles (5 km).

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Prospector's Lookout Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice and clean. Had all the amenities we needed. Easy access to the highway. Got to see some wildlife. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlynn H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Donavin P.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kat K.

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

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

Gay N.

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

Black Hills Family Vacation

This property was wonderful for housing our family. Plenty of room for 5 adults to rest and relax, after spending our days out doing tourist activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

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

Nice house, love the neighborhood

We rent alot of homes in the hills and this one was another great stay. Love the location and layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

hailey b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

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

Beautiful place

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

6/10 Okay

Bobbi T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Debra F.

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

Love the quiet country neighborhood

My family love the house
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K., Bismarck ND

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

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

8/10 Good

Wes L B.

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

vac

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

8/10 Good

Cindy A.

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

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

Anne C.

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

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

2/10 Terrible

kristeen v.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Cory V.

Liked: Check-in, location

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

Julie V.

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

Review

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Awesome Place

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

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

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

Excellent

Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

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