Summary:
Alpine House is a remodeled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Victorian in the heart of downtown Leadville — one block from Harrison Avenue, with original Victorian character kept alongside a full interior remodel.
✔ Sleeps 10 across 4 bedrooms (1 King, 2 Queens, 1 bunk room with two bunks)
✔ 2.5 bathrooms (full bath with Kohler soaking tub, stand-up shower bath, half bath)
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with induction cooktop range
✔ Formal dining room seating the whole group
✔ 48" Smart TV with streaming apps, 500 Mbps WiFi
✔ Mudroom entryway for snow gear and ski boots
✔ Walk to every downtown restaurant, bar, gallery, and museum
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4.73-star average across 45 Airbnb stays. Location rated 5.0 — the single top-scoring category. City of Leadville License #001222. Pet-free home. No A/C (not needed at 10,152 ft).
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The Space:
Alpine House is a fully remodeled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Victorian in the downtown Leadville historic grid. Built in the late 1800s, updated inside for present-day comfort, while keeping the original wallpapers, trim, and character that reviewers repeatedly call out.
➔ Bedroom 1 — king bed (the primary suite)
➔ Bedroom 2 — queen bed
➔ Bedroom 3 — queen bed
➔ Bedroom 4 — bunk room with two bunk beds (4 twin berths for kids or friends)
➔ Bathroom A — full bath with Kohler soaking tub and shower
➔ Bathroom B — full bath with stand-up shower
➔ Bathroom C — half bath on the main floor
➔ Kitchen — induction cooktop range, full-size oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, kettle — fully stocked for group cooking
➔ Formal Dining Room — dedicated dining space seating the full 10-guest group
➔ Living Room — 48" Smart TV with streaming apps (Netflix, Hulu, Roku), 500 Mbps high-speed WiFi
➔ Entryway — dedicated mudroom-style entryway with bench, hooks, and a chalkboard where past guests leave local recommendations
➔ Laundry — washer + dryer in the home
Sleeps 10: 1 King + 2 Queens + 4 bunk berths. Configured for 3 couples + 4 kids, or 2 families, or a corporate retreat needing private rooms.
Parking: approximately 2 vehicles in front of the home, not guaranteed. Leadville's Victorian street grid was built before cars. Please park directly in front of the rental to be courteous to neighbors (who shovel their own spots in winter).
No air conditioning — Leadville sits at 10,152 ft and nights stay in the 40s–50s even in July. Pet-free home.
Managed by Traverse Hospitality, a Colorado-based professional management company.
Guest Access:
Guests have the full Victorian house to themselves — all four bedrooms, all three bathrooms, the formal dining room, the living room, the kitchen, and the entryway. No shared spaces. Self check-in via keypad (rated 5.0 across 45 reviews). Door code, WiFi password, and a Leadville guidebook arrive by email before your stay.
The Neighborhood:
Alpine House sits in the heart of downtown Leadville's Victorian historic grid, on East 8th Street — one block north of Harrison Avenue (downtown's main commercial corridor). Leadville sits at 10,152 feet elevation and is the highest incorporated city in North America.
Walkable within 5 minutes: Harrison Avenue restaurants (Periodic Brewing, High Mountain Pies, Treeline Kitchen), the Silver Dollar Saloon (1883), Melanzana fleece, the Delaware Hotel, the Tabor Opera House, the Leadville Railroad depot, mining museums, galleries, and coffee shops.
Year-round outdoor access: Mineral Belt Trail (3 blocks), Mt. Elbert (14,440 ft) and Mt. Massive (14,428 ft) trailheads (26 min south by car), Twin Lakes recreation area (25 min south), Turquoise Lake (12 min north), Ski Cooper (25 min north), Copper Mountain (25 min east), Vail / Beaver Creek (45 min via I-70), and Independence Pass to Aspen (1.5–2 hr in summer only; pass closed November–May).
Location is rated 5.0 out of 5 in Airbnb reviews — the single top-scoring category across 45 stays.
Getting Around:
Alpine is one of the most walkable homes we manage — Harrison Avenue is one minute on foot, and most guests walk to dinner and walk home.
Getting to Leadville requires a vehicle — there is no regular public transit. Denver International Airport (DEN) is 2 hr 15 min via I-70 and US-24. Eagle County Airport (EGE) is 50 min via I-70. Colorado Springs is ~2 hr 45 min.
Parking: approximately 2 vehicles in front of the home, not guaranteed. Leadville's Victorian-era 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. If your group has 3+ cars, plan to disperse two of them to nearby blocks.
Other Things to Note:
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 is not installed and is not needed at this elevation.
NO PETS: Alpine House is a pet-free home.
PARKING: Approximately 2 vehicle spaces in front of the home, not guaranteed. Leadville's Victorian streets were built before cars. If your group has 3+ vehicles, plan to disperse some to nearby blocks. Please park directly in front of the rental to be courteous to neighbors.
CHECKOUT TIME: Checkout is 10:00 AM. This is earlier than some rentals — please plan departure accordingly. Pre-booked late checkouts may be available through the guidebook portal (fee).
QUIET HOURS: Leadville's Quiet Hours run 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Turning off exterior lights during those hours helps the neighborhood enjoy dark skies.
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.
LICENSE: City of Leadville License #001222.
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.
Interaction with Guests:
Traverse Hospitality manages Alpine House. 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. Check-in is rated 5.0 across 45 stays.
