Summary:
A Victorian 4-bedroom steps off Harrison Avenue in Leadville — sleeps 10, with a big dining table, a jacuzzi tub, and a fenced yard for the dog.
✔ Sleeps 10 — 4 bedrooms, 7 beds
✔ One block to Main Street — walk everywhere
✔ Jacuzzi tub + 2 full baths
✔ Formal dining room for group meals
✔ Fenced yard + crib/high chair for the kids
♡ "Reminded me of staying at grandma's, in a nostalgic way" — Heide, Jul '25
» 1min ➔ Main St » 25min ➔ Ski Cooper » 12min ➔ Turquoise Lake
The Space:
The Painted Lady is a two-story Victorian in the heart of downtown Leadville — vintage character, room for the whole group, and Harrison Avenue a block away.
➔ Downstairs Bedrooms — Two bedrooms, each with a queen bed.
➔ Upstairs Bedrooms — One with a queen + twin; one with a queen, a full, and a twin. Four bedrooms, seven beds, sleeps 10.
➔ Bathrooms — Two full baths, one with a jacuzzi tub.
➔ Kitchen — Well-equipped with a gas range and dishwasher, opening to a formal dining room that seats the whole crew.
➔ Living Spaces — A formal sitting room with a bay window plus a second living area with a TV.
➔ Outside — Pet-friendly fenced backyard and a charcoal grill. Crib, high chair, and gate on hand. Bike/ski storage in the garage.
3 PROS:
1. One block to Main Street — restaurants, shops, and trailheads on foot
2. Sleeps 10 with a real dining room — built for group meals
3. Jacuzzi tub + fenced yard for the dogs + kid gear ready
2 CONS:
1. A historic Victorian that creaks and squeaks — character over brand-new
2. No A/C — Leadville rarely needs it at 10,152 ft
Guest Access:
You have the entire private home — both floors, the dining and living rooms, the fenced backyard, and bike/ski storage in the garage (the garage is for gear, not vehicles). Free on-street parking out front fits about two cars.
Before arrival you'll receive an email link to our digital guidebook — it's the only place check-in details live, and it's where pet registration is handled, so please open it before you travel.
The Neighborhood:
The Painted Lady sits a block off Harrison Avenue in Leadville's National Historic Landmark District — restaurants, coffee, museums, galleries, and shops are a short walk, and so are the Mineral Belt Trail access points.
From the door:
- Ski Cooper (15 min) and Copper Mountain (25 min) for lift days; Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Beaver Creek are 30–50 min
- Turquoise Lake (12 min) for paddling, fishing, and shoreline sunsets
- Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive trailheads (about 26 min) — Colorado's two highest peaks
- Fall-color bike rides, fly fishing, snowshoeing — there's something every season
Getting Around:
Leadville is walkable and this home is in the heart of downtown — Main Street is a block away, so park the car and walk to dinner. Free on-street parking out front, and in winter the free Lake County shuttle connects to Copper Mountain.
Other Things to Note:
License #001964
Pets: welcome (up to 2 dogs) — a pet fee applies, registered through the guidebook link. Please clean up after your dog in the backyard.
No A/C. Elevation is 10,152 ft — hydrate on day one; altitude sickness is real and not refundable.
This is a historic Victorian — it creaks, the floors aren't level, and that's part of staying in a 19th-century home. Kid gear (crib, high chair, gate) is provided. The garage is for bike/ski storage, not vehicles.
After heavy snow, watch for snow-removal signs on street parking.
Interaction with Guests:
We're locals and a text away — typical response under an hour, and guests regularly note how available and responsive we are. Check-in is self-service; we'll confirm you're settled, then leave you to your trip.