Summary:

Rack 'em in an 1893 governor's mansion — 4 bedrooms, a billiard room, and an infrared sauna half a block from Main Street Leadville.



✔ Sleeps 8 — king, 2 queens + bunk room

✔ Pool table + 20+ board games

✔ Infrared sauna after ski days

✔ 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, private office

✔ 2 pets welcome



♡ "Tons of space inside and extremely comfortable furnishings" — Gina, Jun '25



» 1min ➔ Main St » 15min ➔ Ski Cooper » 25min ➔ Copper Mtn » 12min ➔ Turquoise Lake



The Space:

The main unit of Governor Jesse McDonald's 1893 mansion — Victorian bones, red-walled billiard room, and room for the whole crew.



➔ Billiard Room — Full-size pool table under the chandelier, plus 20+ board games.



➔ Bedroom 1 — King bed, en-suite bath with jetted tub, electric fireplace, Smart TV.



➔ Bedroom 2 — Queen bed, electric fireplace, Smart TV.



➔ Bedroom 3 — Queen bed, electric fireplace, Smart TV.



➔ Bedroom 4 (lockoff suite) — Queen Bed with its own kitchenette, sitting room, and full bath.



➔ Bathrooms — 3.5 total, including the jetted-tub en-suite.



➔ Kitchens — Two fully stocked kitchens, dishwasher, oven, coffee setups.



➔ Living Rooms — Two: leather couches, electric fireplaces, Smart TVs.



➔ Office — Private workspace with a desk.



➔ Sauna — Infrared sauna, year-round.



3 PROS:

1. Half a block to Main Street — dinner for 8 on foot

2. Separate zones: billiard room, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens, office

3. Infrared sauna + electric fireplaces in every bedroom



2 CONS:

1. An 1893 building that lives like one — vintage wear, some dim lighting, quirky switches

2. One wall is shared with a separately booked unit — noise can carry; white noise machines provided



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 main unit plus the lockoff bunk suite — both levels, both kitchens, the billiard room, sauna, and office. Self check-in by keypad, with free parking in front of the house and on the street.



Before arrival you'll receive an email link to our digital guidebook — this is the only place check-in details live, and it's also where pet registration is handled, so please open it before you travel.



The Neighborhood:

You're one block off Harrison Avenue in Leadville's National Historic Landmark District — coffee, restaurants, bars, museums, and shops are a half-block stroll from the front porch.



From this corner of town:

- Ski Cooper (15 min), Copper Mountain (25 min), and Vail (47 min) for lift-served days

- The Mineral Belt Trail loop for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and summer rides

- Turquoise Lake (12 min) for paddling, fishing, and shoreline sunsets

- Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive trailheads (about 26 min) — Colorado's two highest peaks

- Leadville's mining district, ghost towns, and Mosquito Pass for history and 4x4 days



Getting Around:

Most of town is walkable from the door — Main Street is half a block away. Free parking in front of the house, and in winter the free Lake County shuttle and Summit Stage connect Leadville to Copper Mountain and the Frisco Transit Center on snow days.



Other Things to Note:

License #001270



Pets: yes, 2 max — $85 pet fee, registered through our guidebook link. Pets may not be left unattended at the property; doggy daycare options are nearby.



Hot Tub: Please note that the hot tub is shared between the GM Main House and GM Attic when both units are occupied.

The GM Main and The GM Attic are units in the Governors Mansion.



Stays over 15 days include a required mid-stay cleaning (fee applies).



No A/C. Elevation is 10,152 ft — hydrate on day one and pace yourself; altitude sickness is real and not refundable.



This is an 1893 building in the Rockies: vintage wear and the occasional critter are part of the deal, and one wall is shared with a separately booked suite (white noise machines provided). After heavy snow, watch for snow-removal signs on parking.



Interaction with Guests:

We're locals and a text away — typical response under an hour. A couple of other suites in the mansion are booked separately with their own private entrances; your unit is fully self-contained. We'll check in once after arrival, then leave you to your trip.