The Depot — Downtown Leadville Victorian, 3 Queens, Mt Elbert Views, Jetted Tub

Summary:

Historic Victorian home in the heart of downtown Leadville — a five-minute walk from Harrison Avenue, two blocks from the Mineral Belt Trail, and next-door uphill from the Leadville Colorado & Southern scenic rail depot.



✔ 3 bedrooms, each with a queen bed (sleeps 6)

✔ 2 full bathrooms, one with a jetted soaking tub

✔ Full kitchen with breakfast bar, dining for 6

✔ Gas fireplace, Smart TV, washer + dryer

✔ Fenced yard, gas grill, ski/bike shed

✔ Mt. Elbert (14,440 ft) & Mt. Massive (14,428 ft) views from the kitchen

✔ Space for ~3 vehicles in front of the home (not guaranteed)



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At 10,152 ft elevation. No A/C (none needed — nights run 40s-50s). Pet-free home.



City of Leadville License #002906. Managed by Traverse Hospitality.



The Space:

The Depot House is a two-story Victorian on East 7th Street in downtown Leadville — recently updated inside, historic exterior preserved, named for the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad depot one block uphill.



SLEEPING (all real beds, no sofa sleepers):

➔ Bedroom 1 (upstairs) — Queen bed

➔ Bedroom 2 (upstairs) — Queen bed

➔ Bedroom 3 (upstairs) — Queen bed



BATHROOMS:

➔ Upstairs bathroom — Jetted soaking tub + shower (post-hike recovery)

➔ Second full bathroom — Standard tub/shower



LIVING:

➔ Living room — Gas fireplace, Smart TV, Victorian-era details

➔ Kitchen — Full kitchen with breakfast bar, crockpot, blender; west-facing windows frame Mt. Elbert & Mt. Massive

➔ Dining — Seats 6

➔ Den nook — Additional reading/TV space



OUTDOOR:

➔ Fenced yard with patio and seating

➔ Gas grill

➔ Ski/bike storage shed



PARKING:

➔ Space for approximately 3 vehicles in front of and alongside the home (not guaranteed). Leadville's Victorian streets were built before cars. Please park directly in front and be courteous to neighbors.



ELEVATION & CLIMATE: 10,152 ft. No A/C — nights run in the 40s-50s even in July. Plan your first 24 hours easy.



We do utilize a weblink outside the platform that directs guests to our guidebook. You will receive an email with this link. This is the ONLY way guests can access check-in information, and facilitates the collection of fees and other special requests/upgraded services we offer.

To protect your stay, you'll choose one of two options during online check-in: a $250 refundable security deposit (a temporary card hold, released after checkout) or a small damage waiver ($10/night, max $80).



Guest Access:

You have the full home and the fenced yard to yourself. No shared hallways, no lobby, no front desk — it's a stand-alone Victorian. Arrival instructions, door code, WiFi password, and a Leadville guidebook are emailed before your stay.



The Neighborhood:

The Depot House sits in downtown Leadville's historic Victorian grid — 10,152 feet elevation, a five-minute walk from Harrison Avenue, two blocks from the Mineral Belt Trail, and one block downhill from the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad heritage depot.



DOWNTOWN (walking distance):

✔ Harrison Avenue — Periodic Brewing, High Mountain Pies, Treeline Kitchen, Silver Dollar Saloon (1883)

✔ Melanzana (made-in-Leadville fleece — wildly popular)

✔ Delaware Hotel, Tabor Opera House, mining-history galleries

✔ Mineral Belt Trail — 11.6-mile paved loop for bikes, runners, skate-skiers, and dog walkers



OUTDOOR ACCESS (short drives):

✔ Mt. Elbert (14,440 ft) and Mt. Massive (14,428 ft) trailheads — ~25 min south

✔ Twin Lakes — ~25 min south on US-24 / CO-82

✔ Ski Cooper — ~25 min north on US-24

✔ Copper Mountain — ~35-40 min east on US-24 / I-70

✔ Vail / Beaver Creek — ~45-55 min east via I-70

✔ Independence Pass to Aspen — ~1.5-2 hr (summer only; pass closed Nov-May)



Getting Around:

Downtown Leadville is walkable — Harrison Avenue is 5 minutes on foot and the Mineral Belt Trail is 2-3 blocks. Many guests don't start the car for two days.



Getting to Leadville: a vehicle is required — there is no regular public transit.



✔ Denver International Airport (DEN) — 2 hr 15 min via I-70 + US-24

✔ Eagle County Airport (EGE) — 50 min via I-70

✔ Colorado Springs — 2 hr 45 min



Parking at the home: approximately 3 vehicle spaces in front and alongside the property, not guaranteed. Leadville's Victorian street grid is tight, especially in winter when snow narrows the lanes. Please park directly in front of the home and be courteous to neighbors who shovel their own spots.



Other Things to Note:

License #002906.



ALTITUDE: Downtown Leadville sits at 10,152 feet. Plan your first 24 hours easy: drink double your usual water, ease up on alcohol, and avoid heavy exertion the day you arrive. Symptoms of altitude sickness include headache, nausea, and shortness of breath. We cannot offer refunds for altitude sickness — if you're prone, consider travel insurance.



NO A/C: Nights in Leadville run 40s-50s even in July. Windows and cross-breezes handle daytime warmth. A/C isn't installed and isn't needed at this elevation.



NO PETS: The Depot is a pet-free home.



PARKING: Approximately 3 vehicle spaces in front and alongside the home, not guaranteed. Leadville's Victorian streets were built before cars. Please park directly in front of the rental.



WILDLIFE: You're at elevation in the Rockies. Expect the occasional insect or small critter. We pest-treat regularly and ask that you keep doors closed.



ARRIVAL EMAIL: Look for our arrival email with a link to the digital guidebook — check your spam folder. The guidebook has your door code, WiFi password, and walking-distance local tips.



For stays longer than 15 days, a mid-stay cleaning is required and an additional fee of $150 will apply. This helps us maintain a high standard of cleanliness and ensures the home stays comfortable for the duration of your stay.



Interaction with Guests:

Traverse Hospitality manages The Depot. Your check-in instructions, door code, WiFi password, and a full Leadville guidebook (walking-distance restaurants, trailheads, ski conditions, emergency contacts) arrive by email before your stay. We monitor messages every day and respond quickly — most guests never need us, but we're one text away if you do.