Deadwood's 1899 Inn: Maid's Room

Room in bed and breakfast in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 shared bath
Hosted by Aaron
  1. 2 years hosting

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This cozy queen bedroom on the second floor has antique hardwood furniture, warm tones, and large windows with plenty of natural light. At the back of the house, the bedroom overlooks a small grassy meadow that attracts white-tailed deer. You can catch a glimpse of Mount Moriah Cemetery at the top of the hill. The bathroom - accessed through the hallway - is located just next door, and it's shared with one other guest room.

The space
The 1899 Inn is Deadwood's only turn-of-the-century inn with full breakfast service. Nestled in the town's Presidential District (all the streets in the neighborhood are named after American presidents), the house is in one of the oldest and most prestigious quarters in the city. No more than a five-minute walk from the important stuff, including the casinos and historic buildings on Main Street, the Adams Museum and the Mickelson Trail. The Adams House is just five houses over, and Mount Moriah Cemetery, the final resting place of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, is a few minutes walk to the top of our hill.

The home itself is one of the biggest Victorians built in Deadwood, with seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. It has original woodwork and stained glass, but we've updated and modernized the plumbing (endless hot water!), HVAC (central heat and air conditioning!), and electrical. It was constructed in 1899 by H.B. Wardman, one of those rich-but-never-famous Deadwood businessmen who was mayor of the town in the 1920s. The house still has a lot of the original fixtures and 19th century technology (call bells, gas lighting fixtures, etc.).

The Maid's Room is room is a little smaller than the other bedrooms in the house, but has a queen bed and antique walnut-and-marble dresser with mirror. Views are of the historic barn next door, the meadow behind the house, and uphill to Mount Moriah Cemetery.

The bathroom isn't en suite - it's a short walk down the hall - and it has a large clawfoot tub and heated tile floor. Use of the bathroom is shared with one other queen bedroom, which means you may be sharing with strangers. Don't worry - our guests are very polite and courteous! If you have any questions about this arrangement, please send us a note before you reserve, and we'll be happy to try and help you out!

Other bedrooms in the house are available as their own Airbnb listing, including three king suites and the cozy old library on the ground floor. Alternatively, this room can be combined with the Writing Room next door for parties of four or five who want private bedrooms but who don't mind sharing the same bathroom.

Because it's an old neighborhood with limited space, there isn't any off-street parking. There's always plenty of room on the street in front of the house, but be sure to let us know if you've got a large trailer or RV.

Guest access
In addition to your room, most of the first floor is common space. There are two sitting rooms - one with a large-screen TV, one with a gas fireplace - and a formal dining room with a large oak table. There are also two covered porches with seating areas and a small patio with outdoor dining table.

Other things to note
Full plated breakfast service in our formal dining room is included with your reservation. The menu is chef's choice and varies each day, but often includes fresh-baked sourdough bread. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or requests when you make your reservation.

The City of Deadwood doesn't allow our guests to park on the street, but there's a small private parking lot behind the inn. If your party has more than one vehicle, or if you have an oversize vehicle or trailer, please let us know when you book. We can direct you to a free public parking lot three blocks away with plenty of space.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom
1 queen bed

Amenities

Fast wifi – 84 Mbps
Free parking on premises
HDTV with Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, standard cable
Central air conditioning
Bathtub

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Where you’ll be

Deadwood, South Dakota, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Deadwood's Presidential District got its name because the streets in the neighborhood are named for every American president from Washington to Lincoln (with two exceptions - if you're traveling with a history buff, challenge them to figure out who they are). It was Deadwood's trendiest neighborhood from the 1890s through the 1920s, and most of the homes here date to that period. It has some of the biggest and best examples of Victorian architecture in the city. Because of the gold mining industry, the homes here were built with the latest technology, including telephones, natural gas, and electricity - newfangled stuff back in the late 19th century. A lot of fancy pants Deadwood residents had homes in this neighborhood, including Seth Bullock - you know, that brooding guy with a gun in the HBO series. Mount Moriah Cemetery is at the very top of the neighborhood, and being the place where Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane are buried, it gets a lot of tourists. Yes, it's busy, but it's a beautiful cemetery, and it's definitely worth the hike up the hill. Tour buses make frequent trips up and down our street in summer, sometimes stopping out front of our house to let people take picture of the architecture. It's very Truman Show. Main Street is a five-minute walk away, and there are plenty of saloons, restaurants and casinos (the kind with poker, blackjack, keno, roulette, and craps) there.

Hosted by Aaron

  1. Joined in June 2024
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Co-hosts

  • Dustin

During your stay

We're a very low-key place. We love chatting with guests, but we also know that some guests really prefer their privacy. If you'd rather be in your quiet space by yourself, no problem! If, on the other hand, you'd like to chat about Deadwood history and play some cards with us, we're usually on board with that, too.
We're a very low-key place. We love chatting with guests, but we also know that some guests really prefer their privacy. If you'd rather be in your quiet space by yourself, no prob…
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    Things to know

    Cancellation policy
    House rules
    Check-in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Checkout before 11:00 AM
    2 guests maximum
    Safety & property
    Exterior security cameras on property
    Carbon monoxide alarm
    Smoke alarm