Summary:
Papa's Place is a 1900s historic brick loft three blocks from Main Street Leadville — 14-ft ceilings, exposed brick walls, a corner fireplace, and an in-unit washer/dryer. Built inside the Old Saint Vincent building, the space sleeps 4 in a queen bedroom and a pull-out queen sofa bed. One block from the Mineral Belt Trail, 15 minutes to Ski Cooper, and a 3-block walk to every restaurant and bar downtown.
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✔ 3-Block Walk to Main Street
✔ Historic 1900s Building — 14ft Ceilings, Exposed Brick
✔ Corner Fireplace + Record Player with Vinyl
✔ Full Kitchen — Dishwasher, Oven, Stovetop
✔ In-Unit Washer/Dryer
✔ Dedicated Workspace
★ "The building was super quiet" — Recent Guest
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» 3 min walk ➔ Main Street
» 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 building — a fully renovated 1900s brick structure in the heart of downtown Leadville, Colorado. 621 sq ft, 14-foot ceilings, exposed original brick, and a corner fireplace under the original fixtures.
✔ Historic Character
14-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, early 1900s architecture. Corner electric fireplace. Record player with vinyl collection in the living room.
✔ Full Kitchen
Dishwasher, oven, stovetop, full-size refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker. Cookware, dishware, and utensils — fully stocked for cooking at the property.
✔ Living Room
Comfortable seating, corner fireplace, record player, Smart TV with Netflix and HBO. Abundant natural light from the historic windows.
✔ Bedroom
Queen bed, Smart TV with Netflix and HBO, direct access to the full bathroom.
✔ Bathroom
Shower/tub combo, hair dryer, towels provided. Upgraded water heaters deliver reliably strong hot showers.
✔ Work + Laundry
Dedicated workspace with desk. In-unit washer and dryer. Iron and ironing board.
✔ Heating
Electric baseboard and wall-mounted heaters throughout. Space heaters and extra blankets in the closets.
Three Pros: (1) Real character — 14-ft ceilings and exposed brick aren't staging, they're the original building. (2) Full downtown walkability — restaurants, bars, and the Mineral Belt Trail are all on foot. (3) Full kitchen, full laundry — stay a weekend or a week without running out of anything.
Two honest notes: (1) No A/C — at 10,152 ft, Leadville rarely needs it. (2) The building is historic, with original windows; winter nights can feel cool even with all heaters running. Pack layers December through February and you'll be fine.
Guest Access:
Entire 1-bedroom loft is yours — please make yourself at home.
Check-in is self-service via a keypad. After you book, you'll receive an email from us with a link to our digital guidebook — the guidebook contains your access code and building entry instructions, and it's the only way to get check-in info. Please watch for that email and open it before you arrive, especially if you're landing late. If you don't see it, check your spam folder or message us directly through Airbnb and we'll re-send.
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 full walking access to the town's restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and historic attractions. The Mineral Belt Trail, an 11.6-mile paved loop around the historic mining district, starts just one block from the front door.
Leadville itself sits at 10,152 feet — 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 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 hours 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, but check COtrip.org in a snowstorm.
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: The building is historic — all access is via stairs. Please 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. It will feel cool on the coldest winter days. Space heaters, extra blankets, and the fireplace help — 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. Refunds are not offered for altitude-related issues.
Wildlife: Occasional insects or small critters are part of mountain living. Keep doors closed when possible.
Interaction with Guests:
Our team is here throughout your stay — available or invisible, your call. Message us anytime through Airbnb and we'll respond within an hour during the day. Full private access to the unit; we'll only come by if you need us.
