# The Pondo: Room 15

> 1BR/1BA · Sleeps 4 · Lead, SD
> From $78/night
> 4.4/5 (3 reviews)

## About this property
This beautifully designed cabin includes a king bed and a queen bed, a large bathroom, and a charming birch tree accent wall. It's ideal for couples or small families seeking both space and style. Enjoy all the essentials: fresh linens, fluffy towels, a hairdryer, microwave, fridge, coffee, and dishware. Step outside to your private bistro set and take in the fresh Black Hills air.

Welcome to the Pondo – Your Rustic Black Hills Getaway

Stay in one of twelve quaint, vintage motel rooms at the Ponderosa Inn and Cabins, tucked into the trees just 100 yards off Highway 85 in Lead, SD. The rest of the property features separate cabin rentals, and you’ll likely spot deer or turkeys roaming by.

This is a rustic, older property — simple, clean, and peaceful — with just enough modern comforts:

🛏️ Brand new heating/cooling (PTAC) units
📺 Smart Roku TV (Guest Mode – log into your own subscriptions)
📶 Professionally maintained Wi-Fi
🧺 Mini fridge, microwave, hair dryer, on-demand hot water
☕ Covered patio out front — perfect for a quiet morning coffee

Check-in is fully contactless. You’ll receive a unique door code on the day of arrival — no keys, no front desk.

📅 Cleaners are on-site daily
🚗 Some highway noise will occur depending on season and traffic.
🌲 Expect to see other guests on the property — this is a shared rental space.

If you’re looking for a laid-back, rustic place to rest between Black Hills adventures, we’d love to have you!

You will have access to your cabin, the front patio area and all common areas like the covered picnic area and firepit.

We’re available to help from 7 AM to 10 PM every day via call, text, or message. After hours, we switch to emergency-only mode, phone calls only, please. And fair warning: I’m a heavy sleeper, so you might need to call twice to wake me up! 😴📞

This is a hotel and cabins. There are other guests on property. There is no lobby at this property.

## Rates & availability
Nightly rates for the next 90 days (as of 2026-10-21): **$78–$142**, typically about $117 (based on 4 bookable nights). Rates vary by date and length of stay; the exact total, taxes and fees are shown when you book.

Day by day for the next 90 days (nightly rate for each date; a nightly rate is not a stay price):

| Date | Available | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | Yes | $78 |
| 2026-10-22 | Yes | $94 |
| 2026-10-23 | Yes | $139 |
| 2026-10-24 | No | — |
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| 2026-10-31 | Yes | $142 |
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## Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Clothing storage
- Coffee
- Coffee/tea maker
- Conditioner
- Fire Extinguisher
- Fire pit
- Free parking
- Heating
- Hot water
- Internet
- Long term stays allowed
- Pets allowed
- Private entrance
- Room darkening shades
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
- Smoke detector
- Suitable for children
- Suitable for infants
- TV
- Tub
- Wireless

## Check-In & House Rules
**Check-in:** after 4:00 PM
**Check-out:** by 10:00 AM

House Rules – Ponderosa Inn & Cabins
As professional hosts, we want your stay to be peaceful, comfortable, and relaxing. This is a rustic, no-frills property in a beautiful setting, and we ask all guests to treat it — and others — with respect so everyone can enjoy their time here.

🚭 Smoking & Vaping
Smoking or vaping of any kind is not permitted anywhere except in the designated smoking area on the south side of the property under the covered picnic area.

If smoking occurs inside your unit, you may be charged for professional cleaning and asked to leave the property without a refund.

🐾 Pet Policy
This cabin is pet-friendly with a one-time pet fee of $75. We allow up to 2 dogs/cats as long as they are fully potty trained, will be off the bed and couch, and not left alone unless kenneled. 

All pets must be on a leash at all times when outdoors.

Please clean up after your pet.

Excessive barking must be addressed immediately. If barking cannot be controlled, the dog will need to be removed from the property.

🔇 Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Please be mindful of other guests and keep voices, music, and TVs low during this time.

🧹 Damages & Cleanliness
Please treat your unit and shared spaces with care.
Guests are financially responsible for any damage, missing items, or excessive messes during their stay. If something breaks or isn’t working, let us know right away so we can help.

🚫 Behavior & Safety
No illegal activity or drug use.

No aggressive, disruptive, or disrespectful behavior toward other guests, staff, or animals.

Violating any rule will result in immediate removal from the property with no refund.

⚠️ General Safety
This is a rustic mountain property located just off the highway.

Use caution on uneven ground and outdoor stairs.

Do not leave space heaters, PTAC units, or other electronics running unattended.

You are responsible for your own safety — we are not liable for accidents, injuries, or stolen property during your stay.

🚗 Parking
Free parking is available near your unit. Please do not block other driveways or guest areas.

This is a shared community of travelers. Please respect the space and the quiet beauty of the Black Hills. By booking, you agree to all house rules.

If you’ve read this far — thank you for being a SUPER GUEST!

## Guest Reviews
Showing 3 of 3 — average 4.4/5

- **Josh** (4.0/5, 2026-07-26): "Nice place. Price was a little steep and the parking is not real great but the staff was excellent and the location is great."
- **Andrea** (4.0/5, 2026-07-14): "It was fine for the night that we needed it. The parking is on a hill and is a tight squeeze I would have hated to see what it would have been like if we had neighbors staying. The coffee mugs were noticeable dirty (coffee still on the rims). The coffee pot is in need of a good clean it barely brewed my cup of coffee. The shower had hair on every shelf. The was pretty quiet and had a good view. We woke up to deer grazing on the front hill my son really got a kick out of that."
- **Geri** (5.0/5, 2025-09-11): "thank you!"

## Policies
- Minimum stay: 1 nights
- Instant booking: Yes
- Weekly discount available: Yes
- Cancellation policy: firm
- Pet friendly: Yes
- ADA accessible: No

## Book Direct
- [Book directly](https://dreamvacations.holidayfuture.com/checkout/418448) — no OTA fees

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