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



Hot Tub: Please note that the hot tub is shared between the GM Main House and GM Attic when both units are occupied.

The GM Main and The GM Attic are units in the Governors Mansion.



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 — $100 pet fee, registered through our guidebook link. Pets may not be left unattended; doggy daycare options are nearby.



Hot Tub: Please note that the hot tub is shared between the GM Main House and GM Attic when both units are occupied.

The GM Main and The GM Attic are units in the Governors Mansion.



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.