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Historic Log Cabin Near Spearfish Creek - Sleeps 6 - Pet Friendly - Birchlodge!

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A log cabin room with two beds, a framed fish illustration, and a woven basket.
A wooden welcome sign for Wickiup Village with a bear figure and a logo.
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A log cabin with a wooden deck, two chairs, a grill, and a picnic table.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Black Hills National Forest
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Lead, SD
  • Place, Black Hills National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, George S. Mickelson Trail
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Terry Peak Ski Area
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Historic Log Cabin Near Spearfish Creek - Sleeps 6 - Pet Friendly - Birchlodge!

6 People – 2 Bedrooms – 1 Queen – 2 Double – ¾ Bath

Welcome to Birch Lodge, a true historic log cabin built in the late 1930s and updated over the years for a comfortable Black Hills getaway. Located in Spearfish Canyon, Birch Lodge is part of Wickiup Cabins, a 20-cabin village on 5 acres on Spearfish Creek. The cabin sleeps up to 6 guests with one bedroom featuring a queen bed and a full bed, plus a screened in, open air sleeping porch bedroom with a full bed. The cabin includes a bathroom, kitchenette, gas fireplace for heat, Wi-Fi, linens, utensils, and a charcoal grill. Bring your food, personal items, and a sense of adventure - Birch Lodge is ready for your Black Hills getaway. Pet Policy: We're happy to welcome dogs at Birch Lodge. Dogs must be leashed anytime they are outside the cabin, and we ask that guests clean up after them and be considerate of nearby guests. If your dog is left alone in the cabin, please kennel them if they may become anxious or could damage anything. If a dog is barking, crying, or disturbing other guests while unattended, we may need to contact you to return to the cabin. Pet fee: $25 per dog, per day, with a two-dog maximum.

Shared Amenities & Property Access: Our cabin sits on a beautiful 5-acre property with Spearfish Creek running through it.

During your stay, you are welcome to enjoy all our shared community spaces, including:

• Creekfront Lounge: Covered outdoor lounge seating right next to Spearfish Creek.
• Fire Places & Pits: A large community wood fire pit, plus multiple gas fireplace gathering areas.
• Kids’ Area: Play area featuring a sandbox.
Parking:
• Cabin Parking: Each cabin has 1–2 designated parking spaces directly nearby.
• Trailers: A dedicated trailer parking area is available on-site.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Hiking, fishing, playground on site.
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs are allowed with pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking not allowed in cabin. Outside only.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 921098vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Lead

Located in Lead, this cabin is near a water park. Living Map Theater and Historic Homestake Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Terry Peak Ski Area and Deer Mountain Ski Area. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Lead, SD

What's nearby

  • Black Hills National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Terry Peak Ski Area - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand - 15 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Cadillac Jacks Casino - 16 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boars Nest - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lewies Saloon & Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne Crossing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dakota Shivers Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Log Cabin Near Spearfish Creek - Sleeps 6 - Pet Friendly - Birchlodge! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Log Cabin Near Spearfish Creek - Sleeps 6 - Pet Friendly - Birchlodge!?

As of 30 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Log Cabin Near Spearfish Creek - Sleeps 6 - Pet Friendly - Birchlodge! on 1 Oct 2026 start from AU$797, 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 Historic Log Cabin Near Spearfish Creek - Sleeps 6 - Pet Friendly - Birchlodge!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Log Cabin Near Spearfish Creek - Sleeps 6 - Pet Friendly - Birchlodge!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Log Cabin Near Spearfish Creek - Sleeps 6 - Pet Friendly - Birchlodge!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Log Cabin Near Spearfish Creek - Sleeps 6 - Pet Friendly - Birchlodge! located?

Situated in Lead, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Spearfish Canyon Nature Area, Deer Mountain Ski Area and George S. Mickelson Trail. Terry Peak Ski Area and Living Map Theater are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cabin. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
So glad you appreciated and enjoyed the sweet cabin! We surely appreciate you taking the time to write the nice review. Kindest Regards . . .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin

We stayed for a weekend mid-June, and had a great time! The cabin was just what we needed. It was in a great location, the facilities and property were well-kept, and it was so lovely just sitting on the front porch and listening to the creek run nearby. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you Marqui for staying here. You and your family were very enjoyable to have here. Your children were great and enjoyed themselves(lots of smiles). Enjoy the rest of your summer and please come back again! Jonathan Wickiup Host
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gloriously beautiful, and the owners are very friendly and most helpful.Tim
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
So glad y'all appreciated the beauty of our cabins on Spearfish Creek! Thank you for the nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bike Week

Great property with absolutely incredible rides and scenery. The Spearfish Canyon parkway is literally next to the property and provides a great ride. We rode over 1000 miles over the 3 full days we were there. Fantastic property and great people. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed every minute

Perfect cabin life getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2021
Thanks for staying with us, Bryan! Les

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