Escape to The Bald Doe, a spacious, luxurious and peaceful retreat perched in the Black Hills with breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, and incredible star-filled skies. Perfect for families and groups, you`ll enjoy the privacy of a secluded setting while being less than 10 mins from Deadwood, 15 mins from Sturgis, 20 mins from Spearfish Canyon and Terry Peak, 1 hour from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park, making it the ideal home base for your Black Hills adventure.

🏡 Welcome to The Bald Doe, a luxurious three-level retreat perched in the scenic Black Hills just outside Deadwood. Designed with comfort, style, and unforgettable views in mind, this spacious 4-bedroom (3 bedrooms with a loft bedroom), 3-bathroom home is the perfect destination for families, groups of friends, couples, and adventure seekers. Wake up to breathtaking panoramic views, spend your evenings watching spectacular sunsets, and end each night beneath some of the clearest star-filled skies in the Black Hills. You`ll enjoy the privacy of a peaceful mountainside setting while remaining just minutes from Deadwood and the area`s top attractions.

🛋️ Living Room & Main Gathering Space

The main level welcomes you with soaring ceilings, a bright open-concept layout, and expansive windows that perfectly frame the surrounding Black Hills landscape. Whether you`re sipping coffee at sunrise or relaxing after a day of sightseeing, the views become part of the experience. Gather around the cozy fireplace, stretch out on the comfortable sofas, or enjoy movie nights on the large smart TV. The seamless flow between the living room, dining area, and kitchen makes it easy for everyone to stay connected throughout your stay.

☕ Kitchen & Dining

The sophisticated chef`s kitchen combines modern elegance with everyday functionality. Featuring beautiful cabinetry, generous counter space, and a large center island, it`s the perfect place to prepare everything from quick breakfasts to family dinners. The open layout allows the cook to remain part of every conversation while taking in the stunning views through the surrounding windows. The kitchen comes fully stocked with cookware, dishes, utensils, bakeware, and essential cooking tools. A Keurig coffee maker is provided so you can start each morning with your favorite cup before heading out to explore the Black Hills.

🛏️ Sleeping Layout

The Bald Doe comfortably accommodates large families and groups while offering plenty of privacy across three spacious levels.

Main Level

* Primary suite featuring a luxurious queen bed

Loft Level

* Spacious loft bedroom with two Twin-over-Full bunk beds, ideal for children, teens, or additional guests.
* Comfortable seating area with couches and a table, creating a cozy space for reading, games, or relaxing.
* Full bathroom conveniently located on the loft level.

Lower Level

* Two private bedrooms, each furnished with a comfortable queen bed.
* Full bathroom serving the lower level.

🎮 Entertainment & Recreation

The lower level is designed for fun and entertainment, giving everyone their own space to relax after a day of adventure. Whether you`re hosting a family game tournament or enjoying a quiet movie night, there`s something for every age.

Entertainment features include:

* Foosball table
* Pool table
* Arcade machine
* Large Smart TV
* Board games
* Books and reading materials
* Comfortable lounge area for movies and family gatherings

🌅 Outdoor Living

The outdoor space offers some of the most impressive views in the Northern Black Hills. Enjoy peaceful mornings with coffee while watching wildlife wander through the surrounding hills, or gather outside each evening as vibrant sunsets paint the sky. Once darkness falls, the elevated setting provides exceptional stargazing with minimal light pollution.

Outdoor amenities include:

* Spacious outdoor seating areas
* Incredible panoramic mountain views
* Stunning sunset views
* Excellent wildlife viewing
* Peaceful, secluded setting
* Hot Tub
* Large attached garage with plenty of room for vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, and outdoor gear and a blackstone for grilliing

📍 Location & Nearby Attractions

The Bald Doe offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. Tucked away in the hills, you`ll enjoy a peaceful mountain setting while remaining just minutes from historic towns, outdoor adventures, scenic drives, and year-round recreation.

Nearby attractions include:

👉 Historic Deadwood – approximately 8 minutes
👉 Sturgis – approximately 15 minutes
👉 Lead – approximately 15 minutes
👉 Terry Peak Ski Area – approximately 20 minutes
👉 Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway – approximately 20 minutes
👉 Spearfish – approximately 25 minutes
👉 George S. Mickelson Trail – approximately 15 minutes
👉 ATV & Snowmobile Trail Access – nearby
👉 Days of `76 Museum – approximately 10 minutes
👉 Mount Moriah Cemetery – approximately 10 minutes

Looking to explore more of the Black Hills?

👉 Mount Rushmore National Memorial – approximately 1 hour
👉 Crazy Horse Memorial – approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
👉 Custer State Park – approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
👉 Needles Highway – approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
👉 Iron Mountain Road – approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
👉 Badlands National Park – approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
👉 Wind Cave National Park – approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
👉 Jewel Cave National Monument – approximately 1 hour 25 minutes
👉 Devils Tower National Monument – approximately 1 hour 20 minutes

✨ Whether you`re visiting for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, a ski vacation, family reunion, hiking adventure, ATV trip, or simply to unwind with unforgettable views, The Bald Doe offers the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, privacy, and location. With spacious living areas, endless entertainment, breathtaking scenery, and easy access to the best attractions in the Black Hills, your stay is sure to be one you`ll remember for years to come.


* The primary renter is required to sign the Renter`s Agreement before checking in. This document comprehensively outlines the rules, policies, and terms governing your stay with us. By signing, you acknowledge and commit to adhering to these regulations throughout your stay at our property.

* Reservations made by local residents require additional review and approval before confirmation.

* Any request to host a small gathering that exceeds the standard occupancy limit will incur an additional $250 fee.

* All gatherings are subject to prior approval by management and must be disclosed before booking. Please note that visitors are not permitted to stay overnight

Cancellation policy
- We offer free cancellation or a 100% refund of the amount payable if you cancel 30 days before the check-in date. If canceling, we will charge a processing fee (to cover credit card processing and administrative fees).
Other House Rules:

1. If any issues arise during your stay, it’s essential to communicate with us promptly. Good communication between the guest and host is critical to ensuring a smooth and successful stay. You should respond to us (the hosts) within 24 hours when we reach out to resolve an issue. In certain situations, we may need to send our case manager to review the situation in person to fully address any concerns.

Maintenance aside from emergencies will only be able to be tended to during business hours, 8am-5pm

2. It is a `must` to read the entire listing description and the house rules of our property. If, in this case, you DO NOT read over our listing description or house rules and are not comfortable with something that is clearly stated, we will uphold our cancellation policies.

3. For hot tub:

- The hot tub is regularly maintained after every guest`s check-out. However, if you leave it partially filled with dirt and trash scattered around, a fee of $350 will be imposed to cover the cost of draining and refilling the hot tub, as charged by the hot tub company.

- For the safety and maintenance of the hot tub, please ensure it is re-locked after each use. Failure to do so will result in a $100 fine.

- Children are under constant supervision and are never left alone. Diving, jumping, or frequently entering and exiting the tub should be avoided. Any damages will be incurred by the guest.

4. No unregistered guests/visitors unless preapproved

5. Please keep noise to a minimum after 10PM and always be respectful of the neighbors.

6. No parties or events unless previously organized in writing with the host. If there’s evidence of a party or event, there’ll be an additional charge of $200.

7. For noise complaints:
7.1 If we receive any noise complaints from neighbors, a security guard will be called out to the property at a cost of $85 to guests for the first call-out.
7.2. If security is called a second time during your stay, you will be charged a $250 fee and be removed from the premises with no refund of your stay.

8. No smoking anywhere in this house. If we find evidence of smoking anywhere in the house, you will be charged $300 for extra cleaning.

9. Follow state laws when using a fire pit. Please make sure not to leave fires unattended.


Follow all check-out procedures:
1. Take out all trash

2. Wash dishes

Note:
* A $200 extra cleaning fee may be charged if the home is left unreasonably dirty and requires more work than usual to clean (for example, mud on the couches or pet hair on furniture/beds ). All damages will also be charged to the guest.

* Check-out time is scheduled for 10:00 am on the day of departure unless previously agreed upon with the host. If the guest is more than 90 minutes late checking out, the guest will be charged $200.

* Any costs incurred by the host as a result of a late check-out will be passed on to you.