The Governor's Mansion — 6BR Sleeps 14, 3 Private Units, Sauna, Walk to Main St

Summary:

Bring all 14 to an 1893 governor's mansion half a block from Main Street Leadville — 3 lockable units, so every family gets its own door.



✔ 6BR · 4.5BA — king, 4 queens + bunk room

✔ 3 private units under 1 roof

✔ Pool table + infrared sauna + 20 board games

✔ King suite w/ jetted tub

✔ Pets welcome



♡ "space for several small families with a wide age range" — Amber Rose, Jun '26



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



The Space:

The Governor's Mansion was built in 1881 and expanded in 1893 by Governor Jesse McDonald. It splits into 3 lockable units — each with its own living space. 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, sleeps 14.



➔ MAIN UNIT (Bedrooms 1–3 + Office)

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

Bedroom 2 — Queen bed, Smart TV, electric fireplace

Bedroom 3 — Queen bed, Smart TV, electric fireplace

Private office — monitor, keyboard, mouse



➔ PARLOR UNIT (Bedroom 4)

Bedroom 4 — Queen bed, en-suite bath, Smart TV, private living room with electric fireplace and private kitchen



➔ ATTIC LOFT (Bedrooms 5–6)

Bedroom 5 — 2 bunk sets (4 single beds), Smart TV

Bedroom 6 — Queen bed, Smart TV

Private living room with electric fireplace + kitchenette



➔ SHARED

Infrared sauna · pool table · 20+ board games · stocked main kitchen · BBQ grill · backyard patio · washer/dryer · WiFi + workspace · smart-lock self check-in · free parking



3 PROS:

1. 3 lockable units — families get their own space within the group

2. Half a block from Main Street — walk to dinner

3. Pool table + sauna + 20 games — snow-day insurance



2 CONS:

1. An 1893 building that lives like one — period lighting runs warm, not bright

2. No A/C — Leadville rarely needs it at 10,152 ft



Guest Access:

The entire mansion is yours — all three units, the sauna, billiard room, kitchen, backyard, and laundry. Smart-lock self check-in, with free parking on the premises and on the street.



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:

You're one block off Harrison Avenue in Leadville's National Historic Landmark District — restaurants, coffee, museums, and shops are a half-block stroll, so a group of 14 never has to carpool to dinner.



From this corner of town:

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

- The Mineral Belt Trail 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 at the house and on the street fits a multi-car group, and in winter the free Lake County shuttle and Summit Stage connect Leadville to Copper Mountain and the Frisco Transit Center.



Other Things to Note:

License #001270

Check-in 4:00 PM | Check-out 10:00 AM | Max occupancy 14



Pets: yes, 2 max — a pet fee applies, registered through our guidebook link. Pets may not be left unattended; doggy daycare options are nearby.



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 the kids; altitude sickness is real and not refundable.



This is an 1893 building in the Rockies: period lighting, vintage wear, and the occasional critter come with it. 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. With three units and fourteen guests there's always a question or two; ask early, ask often. We'll check in once after arrival, then leave your crew to it.