Great romantic and family getaway! This comfortable, inviting, fully restored Craftsman home we call the “Flower of the Hills” features a wrap-around porch with rocking chairs, and a south facing deck perfect for Morning coffee or BBQing on the outdoor grill. Located in a truly private and natural setting in a quiet safe neighborhood. Garage & RV parking. This home is historic yet comfortable with modern conveniences. You can literally feel history in the home's original woodwork, gracefully proportioned rooms, period fixtures and 12 foot ceilings. The historic Black Hills, with Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials nearby, is rich in natural beauty, cultural interest and fun things to do! Ski and Snowmobile in the winter months (just 5 miles away to Terry Peak), and gambling in Deadwood, just a few miles away.
Our kitchen is equipped with everything you need to make good meals. Dining Room seats 6+.
Do you need covered parking for motorcycle or snowmobiles? We have a large garage plus an outdoor space for RV parking. Travelling with a pet or pets? We are pet friendly; advance notice and approval required. Just write and tell us about your pet. All pet guests are required to follow House Rules, and there is a $75 per pet per stay;
From the main hall, French doors lead to the Master Bedroom. Next to the Master Bedroom Guest Room. Both are equipped with antique dressers, comfortable memory foam mattresses, pillows and quality linens to ensure a great nights sleep.
The house is on a corner lot literally carved out of the hillside, offering privacy and peace. Access to the open meadow behind the house lets you wander the hills where you may encounter wild turkeys, deer, jack rabbits and artifacts from the hill’s mining history. Sitting atop a hill overlooking the "Open Cut" in the historic town of Lead - known as the "City of Gold" because this is where the gold rush began in 1876 - the Flower of the Hills is located just 1 mile from Deadwood.
You can walk to 2 great neighborhood parks. Manuel Park has skateboarding, free tennis and basketball courts and a sledding hill. Take a stroll to Gold Run Park and follow the winding self-guided tour of interesting exhibits about gold mining until you reach the scenic visit at the top. You can see the famous Open Cut of the gold mine from our front porch (great view of fireworks on special occasions!) and visit the free Homestake Visitor Center less than 1 mile away in the downtown historic district of Lead.
Just short drives away are national monuments, Spearfish Canyon with waterfalls and forests and scenic drives. Close by are biking and hiking trails, especially the breathtaking 110 mile Mickelson Trail, 2 ski areas with snowmobile trails, and countless other opportunities for year round outdoor recreation, adventure or relaxation.
Lead is home to "Big Science" experiments on matter (neutrinos). Visit Sanford Underground Research Facility where scientists conduct experiments in the former gold mine in a search for dark matter; and to learn what happens to stars when they die.
“The Flower of the Hills” truly captures the rich history of the area, the laid back character of the Black Hills. Come explore the area, while enjoying the comfort and character of this historic home. There's so much to do, you'll want to stay awhile!
Below are just some of the places listed in our online Black Hills Visitor Guide:
Deadwood (1 miles), Terry Peak (5 miles), Mount Roosevelt Memorial (7 miles), Tatanka Story of Bison (5 miles), Mt. Moriah Cemetery (3 miles), Historic Homestake Opera House (1 mile), Sanford Underground Research Facility (1/2 mile), Mount Rushmore (46 miles), Crazy Horse Memorial (51 miles), Black Hills National Forest (29 miles), Wonderland Cave (27 miles), Sturgis Bike Rally (16 miles), Spearfish Canyon (18 miles), Buffalo Jump (35 miles), Rapid City (40 miles) Devil's Tower (79 miles), Deer Mountain Ski Resort (5 miles).
Where the Gold Rush began in 1876!
