The Depot — Downtown Leadville Victorian

The Depot House is a Victorian-era 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on East 7th Street in downtown Leadville, Colorado. Three queen bedrooms sleep up to six guests, and the home sits a 5-minute walk from Harrison Avenue, 2 blocks from the Mineral Belt Trail, and directly uphill from the historic Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad depot. The main floor holds a full kitchen with breakfast bar, crockpot and blender, a dining area that seats six, and a living room with gas fireplace. The upper floor holds three bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and two full bathrooms — one with a jetted soaking tub. Outdoor features: fenced yard with patio and seating, a gas grill, and a shed for ski or bike storage. Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive are visible from the kitchen to the west. Twin Lakes and Mt. Elbert trailheads are about 25 minutes south. Ski Cooper is 25 minutes north. Copper Mountain is 35-40 minutes east. Vail is 45-55 minutes east via I-70. No air conditioning — Leadville sits at 10,152 feet and nights run in the 40s-50s even in July. Pet-free home. Managed by Traverse Hospitality. Pets: Not allowed. Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants. Additional rules: . The Depot House is a two-story Victorian home on East 7th Street in downtown Leadville, Colorado. Recently updated inside while preserving the historic exterior. Three queen bedrooms sleep up to six, and two full bathrooms include a jetted soaking tub for post-hike recovery. The main floor holds a full kitchen with breakfast bar, crockpot and blender, a dining area for six, a gas-fireplace living room, and a den nook with Smart TV. West-facing kitchen windows frame Mt. Elbert (14,440 ft) and Mt. Massive (14,428 ft) — Colorado's two tallest peaks. Upstairs, three bedrooms each hold a queen bed, and the two full bathrooms are split between floors. No sofa sleepers, no pull-outs — every guest gets a real bed. Outdoor space includes a fenced yard with patio, seating, and a gas grill. A separate ski/bike shed handles wet or muddy gear. The Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad depot — the home's namesake — sits one block uphill and runs scenic tours summer and fall. Parking: space for approximately three vehicles in front of and alongside the home, not guaranteed. Leadville's Victorian street grid predates automobiles; parking can be tight in winter. Guests are asked to park directly in front of the rental to be courteous to neighbors. No air conditioning — elevation is 10,152 feet and nights run in the 40s-50s even in mid-summer. Pet-free home. We do utilize a weblink outside the platform that directs guests to our guidebook. You will receive an email with this link. This is the ONLY way guests can access check-in information, and facilitates the collection of fees and other special requests/upgraded services we offer. To protect your stay, you'll choose one of two options during online check-in: a $250 refundable security deposit (a temporary card hold, released after checkout) or a small damage waiver ($10/night, max $80). You have the full home and the fenced yard to yourself. No shared hallways, no lobby, no front desk — it's a stand-alone Victorian. Arrival instructions, door code, WiFi password, and a Leadville guidebook are emailed before your stay. Traverse Hospitality manages The Depot. 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. The Depot House sits in the heart of downtown Leadville, Colorado, on East 7th Street — in the historic Victorian grid, at 10,152 feet elevation. Downtown Harrison Avenue is a five-minute walk, and the Mineral Belt Trail (an 11.6-mile paved loop popular for cycling, running, skate skiing, and dog walking) is accessible from a trailhead 2-3 blocks away. Walkable downtown amenities: Periodic Brewing, High Mountain Pies, Treeline Kitchen, the Silver Dollar Saloon (1883), Melanzana (made-in-Leadville fleece), the Delaware Hotel, the Tabor Opera House, and dozens of small galleries, coffee shops, and mining-history attractions. The home is named for the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad depot one block uphill, where the heritage narrow-gauge railway runs twice-daily scenic tours through the San Isabel National Forest during summer and fall. Outdoor access from the property: Mt. Elbert (14,440 ft) and Mt. Massive (14,428 ft) trailheads (~25 min south), Twin Lakes (~25 min south), Ski Cooper (~25 min north), Copper Mountain (~35-40 min east), Vail / Beaver Creek (~45-55 min east via I-70), and Independence Pass to Aspen (1.5-2 hr in summer only; pass closed November-May). License #002906. 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 isn't installed and isn't needed at this elevation. NO PETS: The Depot is a pet-free home. PARKING: Approximately 3 vehicle spaces in front and alongside the home, not guaranteed. Leadville's Victorian streets were built before cars. Please park directly in front of the rental. 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. 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.