Papa's Place — Historic 1BR Brick Loft, Walk to Main St Leadville

Summary:

Renovated 1900s brick loft in the Old Saint Vincent — 3 blocks to Main St Leadville. 14-ft ceilings, exposed original brick, corner fireplace. Sleeps 4 (queen + sofa bed).

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✔ 3-Block Walk to Main St

✔ Historic 1900s Brick — 14-ft Ceilings

✔ Corner Fireplace + Record Player

✔ Full Kitchen + Dishwasher

✔ In-Unit Washer/Dryer

✔ Dedicated Workspace



★ "Apartment has a great history" — VRBO Guest



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» 1 block ➔ Mineral Belt Trail

» 15 min ➔ Ski Cooper

» 27 min ➔ Copper Mountain



The Space:

Papa's Place occupies Unit 102 of the historic Old Saint Vincent — a fully renovated 1900s brick building in the heart of downtown Leadville. 621 sq ft, 14-ft ceilings, exposed original brick, corner fireplace under original fixtures.



➔ Living Room (main floor)

Sectional seating, corner electric fireplace, Smart TV (Netflix + HBO), record player with vinyl collection. Tall historic windows, abundant natural light under 14-ft ceilings.



➔ Kitchen (open to living)

Full kitchen — dishwasher, oven, stovetop, full-size fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker. Cookware, dishware, and utensils stocked for cooking for 2 or 4.



➔ Dining + Workspace (off kitchen)

Counter-height dining for 4 plus a dedicated workspace with strong Wi-Fi.



➔ Bedroom (queen)

Queen bed with log-cabin quilt, exposed brick accent wall, Smart TV (Netflix + HBO), direct access to full bathroom.



➔ Bathroom (full)

Shower/tub combo, wood vanity, hair dryer, towels provided. Recently upgraded water heaters deliver strong, reliable hot showers.



➔ Laundry (in-unit)

Stackable washer + dryer inside the unit. Detergent provided.



Bed configuration:

• Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed

• Living Room: 1 Pull-Out Queen Sofa Bed

• Sleeps 4



Pros

✔ Real 1900s brick character — not a themed build-out

✔ 3-block walk to every Main St restaurant, bar, and coffee shop

✔ Mineral Belt Trail access one block from the front door



Cons

✔ No elevator — historic building, stairs only

✔ No central heat — electric baseboards + fireplace; bring layers Dec–Feb



Guest Access:

You have the entire 1-bedroom loft to yourself — please make yourself at home.



Check-in is self-service via a keypad. After you book, we'll email you a link to our digital guidebook with your access code and building entry instructions — watch for that email before you arrive. If you don't see it, check spam or message us through VRBO and we'll resend.



Parking: One off-street spot is included with the unit. Additional vehicles can park on the street nearby.



The Neighborhood:

Papa's Place sits three blocks from Harrison Avenue — Leadville's Main Street — with walking access to the town's restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and historic sites. The Mineral Belt Trail, an 11.6-mile paved loop around the historic mining district, starts one block from the front door.



Leadville itself sits at 10,152 ft — the highest incorporated city in North America — surrounded by more 14,000-ft peaks than anywhere else in the Rockies. 360-degree mountain views from the neighborhood.



» 3 min walk ➔ Main Street / Harrison Ave

» 1 block ➔ Mineral Belt Trail

» 3 min walk ➔ Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad

» 5 min walk ➔ Healy House Museum

» 7 min walk ➔ National Mining Hall of Fame

» 15 min drive ➔ Ski Cooper

» 27 min drive ➔ Copper Mountain

» 30 min drive ➔ Mt. Elbert Trailhead

» 45 min drive ➔ Vail / Breckenridge



Getting Around:

A car is recommended. Downtown Leadville is fully walkable from Papa's Place, but the ski areas, Turquoise Lake, and 14er trailheads all require a short drive. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is minimal and unreliable here — plan to drive or pre-book any transport.



Airports:

• Denver International (DEN): ~2 hours

• Eagle County (EGE): ~1 hour

• Aspen (ASE): ~2 hr 15 min (summer only; Independence Pass closes in winter)



From I-70, take Exit 195 and follow Highway 91 south over Fremont Pass. Plowed year-round — check COtrip.org during snowstorms.



Other Things to Note:

License # 004338



No pets — Old Saint Vincent HOA rules do not permit pets in the building.



Smoke-free — no smoking in the unit, stairways, entryways, or anywhere on the building exterior.



Parking: One off-street spot per unit. No RVs, boats, or trailers. Additional vehicles park on the street.



No elevator: Historic building — all access is via stairs. Factor this in if traveling with an infant, small children, or mobility limitations.



Baseboard heaters: Electric baseboard heaters run along the walls and get hot to the touch. Supervise young children accordingly.



Winter temperatures: Historic building with original windows. No central heat — on the coldest winter nights it can feel cool. The corner fireplace, a space heater, and extra blankets are provided. Bring layers December through February.



Altitude: Leadville sits above 10,000 ft. Some guests experience headaches, dizziness, or fatigue — drink extra water, go easy on alcohol your first night, consider travel insurance.



Interaction with Guests:

Our team is here throughout your stay — available or invisible, your call. Message us anytime and we'll respond within an hour during the day. You have full private access to the unit; we only come by if you ask.

Papa's Place — Historic 1BR Brick Loft, Walk to Main St Leadville offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Leadville apartment is smoke free.