One-of-A-Kind Tower Cabin by Terry Peak with Amazing View & 4th Floor Lookout
Welcome to your new favorite Black Hills vacation home named Jug House Lookout. This truly unique cabin offers a one-of-a-kind experience near Terry Peak. The 4th floor tower has some amazing views of the surrounding hills and valley below! The covered hot tub offers a great spot to also take in the amazing view from the cabin and local wildlife. With very easy proximity to the Terry Peak Stewart Lodge, which is just down the road, you can be skiing to your heart’s desire in no time! The Mickelson trail and many other ATV/snowmobile trails are within 10 minutes away, and some ATV trails can even be accessed right from the subdivision. Spearfish Canyon with its great fishing/waterfalls/hiking is only a short 15 minutes away. Downtown Deadwood is also just a short 15-minute drive or taxi ride full of places to gamble, great restaurants, and many festivals throughout the year! Within an hour’s drive from the cabin you can also be enjoying Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Keystone, Sylvan Lake or other central Black Hills attractions. Whether you've come to visit to enjoy an adventure filled getaway, a sight-seeing tour of the area, or a relaxing weekend enjoying the view from the tower, Jug House Lookout is surely going to make for a memory filled home-away-from-home.
Outside of the cabin you'll find a parking area for your vehicles/trailers, a single car garage, and 3 levels of patio/deck space great for taking in the view! The patio level has an 8-person hot tub, the second level deck has a gas grill, and the upper level tower deck includes a 360 degree walk around lookout and one of the best views of the area! The dark wood accented floors/ceilings make for an amazingly warm and comforting feeling as you kick your feet up by the gas fireplace or enjoy your company around the kitchen island. The open concept is great for entertaining as well. The lower level has another living area with sectional, TV and bedrooms. As you head upstairs towards the 4th level bedroom/tower, you reach the game room on the 3rd level that includes a DVD player with movies, boardgames, whiskey barrel game council with 49 games, and shuffleboard! The highest level and top of the tower, is the master bedroom with bathroom. The covered wrap-around deck goes all the way around the tower so you get a full 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape. There's also internet at the cabin using a Verizon hotspot and Dish satellite.
Make your next Black Hills vacation your most memorable one here at Jug House Lookout. We welcome you on your next memory-filled vacation.
Bedroom Configuration: Bedroom 1 (4th Level) - King Bed Bedroom 2 (main level) - King Bed Bedroom 3 (lower level) - Queen bed and full-sized bunk bed Bedroom 4 (lower level) - Queen bed and full-sized bunk bed Living Room Main Floor - Sofa sleeper
4WD/AWD is suggested in the winter months.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Lead
Located in Lead, this cabin is in the mountains. Living Map Theater and Historic Homestake Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Homestake Gold Mine and Broken Boot Gold Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Lyle Hare Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Historic Homestake Opera House - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
Black Hills Mining Museum - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
Homestake Gold Mine - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 10 min drive
Dakota Shivers Brewery - 10 min drive
Latchstring Restaurant - 26 min drive
Bob's Silver Star Lounge - 10 min drive
Pizza Lab - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is One-of-A-Kind Tower Cabin by Terry Peak with Amazing View & 4th Floor Lookout pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at One-of-A-Kind Tower Cabin by Terry Peak with Amazing View & 4th Floor Lookout?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One-of-A-Kind Tower Cabin by Terry Peak with Amazing View & 4th Floor Lookout on 15 May 2026 start from AU$366, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at One-of-A-Kind Tower Cabin by Terry Peak with Amazing View & 4th Floor Lookout?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at One-of-A-Kind Tower Cabin by Terry Peak with Amazing View & 4th Floor Lookout?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at One-of-A-Kind Tower Cabin by Terry Peak with Amazing View & 4th Floor Lookout?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is One-of-A-Kind Tower Cabin by Terry Peak with Amazing View & 4th Floor Lookout located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Living Map Theater, Homestake Gold Mine, and Historic Homestake Opera House. Black Hills Mining Museum and Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The furnace happened to go out before we arrived. They did everything they could to accommodate us last minute. Got us into another similar property that was available right away. It was a gorgeous cabin and very clean and welcoming! We'll be back!
Property is very clean, and well equipped! All everyday essentials were stocked. Layout would be perfect for large families or groups of 3 couples, all floors with bedrooms had a restroom. Very quiet neighborhood. We will definitely be back.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall it was good. A few little things, like lazy Susan was broken, a few dead flies in the window. Bath towels ,nice and thick.
Thanks so much for your feedback Joel! We're so happy to see you had a good vacation with us. Thanks again for staying, hope you're able to visit again soon!
It was a pleasant stay, gorgeous views! Would do it again for sure.
Peter M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kaylee K.
15 July 2020
Jug House Lookout
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was perfect for the weekend. It was very nice and clean! We enjoyed our stay!
Kaylee K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Marlo H.
15 Oct 2022
Quiet getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Enjoyed our stay. Fun things to do inside...game room. Enjoyed the location but the road was rough/washed out.
Marlo H.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2022
Thanks for your feedback Marlo. Glad to hear you guys enjoyed it! The road has actually been fully redone and widened, so it's in much better shape. Thanks again for staying!
We stayed during one of the coldest winter storms on record. However, it was beautiful and warm inside with plenty of activities to do inside for the kids since skiing in -60 degree wind chills was no longer in the cards.
Michael M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
John W.
15 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cabin is just as it looks in pictures. The location is off the beaten trail, well up a mountain outside of Lead with spectacular views. Sadly we were only able to use the lower half of the property as the upper lookout bedroom and 2nd floor recreation room were infested with hundreds of cluster flies. We reached out to the property manager after check in and were met with a tepid response email noting they were aware of the flies and having the same issue at other properties. Ultimately we were told there was nothing they could do to mitigate the fly issue. I suspect this property is 5-stars at other times of the year, but our early-mid October stay was supremely disappointing and there was no remedy offered by our host. I would not recommend this property to guests looking for a fall retreat given the risk of seasonal bug infestation.
John W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Mike N.
29 Sept 2022
Disappointed
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The morning after our arrival I emailed Budi stating that I was disappointed in the state of the home. The main floor tub wasn't draining, main floor bedroom bedding had multiple spots with "human stains", coffee pot still had old coffee in it and was dirty, two rugs on the main floor are trip hazards because the corners are curling up and the hot tub was not functioning and had pine needles floating in it. It really put a damper on our trip, we didn't even stay the third night.
Mike N.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
Thanks for your feedback Michael. We're very sorry for any issues you encountered at the property. We did come to check on the drain, and put some draino in it, and it started to work again after being cleaned out. We weren't aware of any draining issues prior to your arrival. We did also have our hot tub crew check it and the breaker was turned off, likely from a power surge as the microwave was also flashing from some kind of power outage in the area, but it was flipped back on and working well again. We have many pine trees around the hot tub that when the wind blows it can lift the hot tub cover and blow pine needs in the hot tub. They are easily cleaned out, but our hot tub crew did that for you during your visit as well. We're checked for any stains on the comforter, but didn't find anything. They'll all been washed again just to make sure. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Christine L.
11 Oct 2023
Business Group Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Due to work demands our company has stayed in various rentals in the area over the past two years. In comparison to what we have experienced at other rentals we would not stay here again. For our business needs, the biggest drawbacks for us were a broken coffee maker and the WIFI or lack thereof. It never connected so we ended up hot spotting the entire time. Because we are generally working we tend to eat in quite a bit and amenities such as cooking accessories were lacking. Lastly, the general cleanliness of the place was not what we had come to expect. While not terrible, attention to details were missing, shower drains were backing up and it was sub-par to others we had stayed previously. Flies were a big issue. Overall, the house is interesting and easily accessible which was a plus.
Christine L.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Thanks for your feedback Christine. We're very sorry your stay wasn't perfect. We wish some of these things would have been mentioned to us since you stayed with us 10 days, but didn't hear anything from you during the entire trip. We could have check on the WIFI, brought you a new coffee maker if it was broken (although we checked it after your review and it works great), brough some more cooking utensils if you needed something, etc. We would have been happy to help with anything during your stay. Thanks again for staying.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mandy S.
29 June 2024
Beautiful House!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was beautiful and well stocked. The area was fun and easy to get to and around. A must stay in my book. So easy to book!
Mandy S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
12 July 2023
Great Getaway!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property was as described, close to Deadwood and many activities. Would strongly recommend, great family vacation spot! We really enjoyed the hot tub! Beautiful scenery! Enjoyed some gambling and the local shops. Did sightseeing and a couple side trips.
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 Nov 2022
Happy camper
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Definitely one of the best cabins we stayed at the view and area is amazing
We very much enjoyed the decks and view. Our timing was excellent to catch the fall colors. We appreciated the long and tall kitchen table to play games on. The property manager was great about communicating with us. The location was great although be aware taxi rides are pricey at least for our group of 6. We paid $60 one way although the taxi service was awesome about picking us up. The hot tub was not working when we initially arrived and unfortunately was not fixed until the afternoon after we got there. I appreciated the property manager responded promptly about this issue when I inquired. And when the gentleman arrived he helped us find a taxi service that was less expensive. More information on rides in visible places would be good. Thank you for a very memorable, comfortable weekend.
Great Cabin to stay. Plenty of room for our family and friends to enjoy. Located close to Lead. Cabin had games for the kids and the adults to play.
Michelle T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
SARAH S.
14 June 2022
family vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed this house very much. We had a couple issues but contacted the management team and they were very helpful and very quick to respond. We had 4 families and there was plenty of room for all of us. The kids enjoyed the game room, actually even the adults did as well. I would advise that if you are looking for a secluded area, this is not it. This is a very developed area. The houses are a little too close on all 4 sides. Lots of partying at too close of neighbors. Overall, it was great place for us and we would rent again.
The people for booking were very nice to deal with. The view is beautiful from the tower, however there is alot of new construction going up around the house. One thing I would suggest to the owners would be blinds in the big windows....they face the road and other house so at dark people can see in very easily. Overall, it was very nice and we enjoyed our stay!
Jerilyn G.
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