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Embers Platinum duplex, pet friendly, outdoor pool access, paved roads

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Smart TV, fireplace
Dining
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Lead, SD
  • Place, Deer Mountain Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Homestake Gold Mine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, George S. Mickelson Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lead

With a stay at this vacation home in Lead, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Black Hills National Forest and Deer Mountain Ski Area. .This vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from George S. Mickelson Trail and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Living Map Theater.

What's nearby

  • Deer Mountain Ski Area - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Black Hills Mining Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Historic Homestake Opera House - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Homestake Gold Mine - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • George S. Mickelson Trail - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sick-N-Twisted Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gold Dust - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jacobs Brew House and Grocer - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Embers Platinum duplex, pet friendly, outdoor pool access, paved roads

Welcome to Embers Platinum Lodge, formerly known as Embers Gulch 3, a premium vacation retreat in the highly sought after Powder House Pass. This upscale duplex sits in a prime location with easy access off fully paved roads and a seamless garage entry just off the main highway, making arrivals and departures effortless in every season.

Designed with a true platinum-level experience in mind, this lodge blends elevated comfort with modern mountain style. Guests love the exceptional parking setup, including a spacious 50+ foot driveway plus convenient overflow parking nearby. There is also excellent access behind the property, making it easy to maneuver trailers, multiple vehicles, or recreational gear.

Inside, you will find a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for families and groups. The sleeping arrangements include 3 king beds, 1 queen bed, a twin-over-twin bunk set, and a full-size sofa sleeper, offering flexible accommodations for a variety of group sizes. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1 half bath, all styled with high-end finishes and cozy touches.

Step outside and enjoy great patio seating, perfect for gathering, dining, or relaxing in the fresh mountain air. After a day of exploring, unwind in the private hot tub or fire up the natural gas grill for an easy meal at home. Inside, the cozy fireplace creates a warm and inviting space to relax.

For even more room to spread out, the garage has been set up as an additional hangout area with a TV and table, giving guests a fun and flexible bonus space for watching games, playing cards, or simply spending time together.

Embers Ultimate Lodge, the neighboring duplex, is just steps away and can be booked alongside this home for larger groups who want to stay close while maintaining their own space.

Guests also enjoy complimentary access to the community clubhouse, which includes meeting spaces, a kitchen, a game room, and an outdoor patio with a year-round heated pool and fire tables. During the summer season, a second pool and splash pad are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Safety and Security: Exterior security cameras monitor outdoor areas only and are not actively monitored during your stay, allowing you to enjoy a safe and relaxing vacation experience.

We are happy to welcome your furry companions at this pet friendly property. Up to two well behaved dogs are allowed, please select pets when booking to add the pet fee. The home offers easy outdoor access for walks and plenty of space to settle in comfortably. We kindly ask that pets are not left unattended unless kenneled and that guests clean up after them to help keep the property in top condition for everyone.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Embers Platinum duplex, pet friendly, outdoor pool access, paved roads Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice place to stay... accommodating to all ages
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chip M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for Bike Week

Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location Lots of activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori L., Canton, SD

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break get away

I’m SUPER fussy about cleanliness and this was absolutely perfect. Everything was spotless and very up to date. The perfect long weekend get away with my husband, 4 kids, and 2 dogs. The double garage was also an added bonus. Highly recommend and will very likely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya O.

Great place

We enjoyed our stay for sure. Only negative was we had some dirty blankets that apparently didn’t get washed.Other than that we had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sturgis 2024

Great location and communication with the Host was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jahna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lead cabin

The pools were amazing. House beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We had a large group split between the two duplexes. It was perfect. Everything was clean and in order. We’d absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lanny H.

Liked: Cleanliness

great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023