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RACE READY! Lovely Large Home in Downtown Leadville! Plan Reunion,Ski,Hike,Bike

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An open door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a grill, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a red sofa, two armchairs, a patterned rug, a painting, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A living room with a Christmas tree, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to another level.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a blue floral sofa, a wooden rocking chair, a patterned rug, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Leadville Heritage Museum
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Leadville, CO
  • Place, Tabor Opera House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Leadville Heritage Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County)
    ‪100 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

RACE READY! Lovely Large Home in Downtown Leadville! Plan Reunion,Ski,Hike,Bike

RACE READY HOUSE for Leadville Race Series and more!
Note: Minimum days you can book during race weeks is 7 nights. Lovely large home in downtown Leadville!
Plan a Reunion, Stay, Ski, Hike, Bike & Perfect for Race teams!
Whether you are visiting for Leadville’s historic landmarks, enjoying recreation opportunities, or in need of rest and relaxation, the Rugged Victorian is the perfect getaway spot. Built in 1888 during Leadville’s historic Silver Boom days the Rugged Victorian has had several additions built on to it over the years. The Rugged Victorian is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Leadville, in walking distance to all coffee shops and pubs, just a few minutes from Dutch Henry tubing/Sledding hill and 15 minutes by car to Ski Cooper.
At 1850 sq/ft this spacious fully furnished Victorian mountain home comfortably sleeps 9. Boasting high ceilings with skylight, new flooring throughout, large rooms, a wood burning stove, a fully equipped newly renovated eat-in kitchen, large living areas with wifi and Roku, and a deck with mountain view and fenced yard, this home away from home captures rugged mountain living at its best with all the comforts of modern living.
So go on, invite your friends and family, get away from the hustle and bustle and head up to the Rugged Victorian!

IMPORTANT NOTES:
This is an old home (over 100 years old) with a layout reflective of its age.
1. This is a short term rental specifically for families. We do not rent to companies or businesses looking to house their employees.

2. We NO longer accept pets at this rental.

3. The two patio decks are less than 3 feet from the ground and in CO do not require railings. While we’ve never had injuries and the house is typically rented in winter when the height of deck to snow coverage becomes non existent ( you can walk straight out from deck to snow), we should emphasize that using the deck during summer months when it is less than 3 feet is at your own risk.

4. A detailed vacation rental agreement is sent out after your booking request is accepted. The agreement must be signed and returned electronically. This is not a hotel, it’s a home, our other home, so the agreement we send out helps ensure the Rugged home is not treated poorly by guests as it has been on occasion.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please read note on decks in description
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 630014vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Leadville

Located in Leadville, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Temple Israel Synagogue and Museum and Tabor Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include David May Monument and Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Leadville, CO

What's nearby

  • Tabor Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leadville Heritage Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Chinnnnnn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪City on a Hill Coffee & Espresso - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mountain View Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RACE READY! Lovely Large Home in Downtown Leadville! Plan Reunion,Ski,Hike,Bike pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at RACE READY! Lovely Large Home in Downtown Leadville! Plan Reunion,Ski,Hike,Bike?

As of 3 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RACE READY! Lovely Large Home in Downtown Leadville! Plan Reunion,Ski,Hike,Bike on 1 January 2027 start from NZ$4,222, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at RACE READY! Lovely Large Home in Downtown Leadville! Plan Reunion,Ski,Hike,Bike?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at RACE READY! Lovely Large Home in Downtown Leadville! Plan Reunion,Ski,Hike,Bike?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RACE READY! Lovely Large Home in Downtown Leadville! Plan Reunion,Ski,Hike,Bike?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RACE READY! Lovely Large Home in Downtown Leadville! Plan Reunion,Ski,Hike,Bike located?

Located in the heart of Leadville, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Temple Israel Synagogue and Museum, Tabor Opera House, and Leadville Dog Park. David May Monument and Mineral Belt Trail are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay for the Leadville race. Plenty of room for the family and crew.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Everything we needed for a week stay. Kitchen well stocked with everything needed to cook for nine!Beds were comfortable, and plenty linens and towels!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

It was perfect for the family ski trip to Cooper
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Always a great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Weekend

We were in Leadville for a ski weekend at Ski Cooper and this home was a great little place to recoup after a day on the slopes. Convenient location to restaurants and the slopes, and big enough for our group to enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent LT100 base!

Thank you Thomas and Nawal for the use of the house for the LT100 - comfortable, convenient and well stocked!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great historical house

House is close to everything. It is bigger inside than the pictures show. It had everything that we needed except for AC the first week. However, nice new fans that helped. We loved our stay!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Experience

Everything was pretty nice. The house make u feel at home. The property owner are so nice. Everything it’s pretty close to the house and the neighbor are so nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in Leadville

The house was exactly what our 3 generation family needed for skiing at Cooper! We found the kitchen plentiful, with dishes and cooking utensils. The tv rooms were great for 2 different ages and the hot water lasted for showers. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Russell!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Space!

We had 6 in our group and there was plenty of room for everyone! The house was actually much larger than the pictures made it appear, which was a nice surprise. Everything was great and exactly as stated in the listing. Less than a 1/2-mile from downtown Leadville, easily walkable. Quiet street. This was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fine for what we needed

We’re not fancy people so this place was fine. You’d have to know Leadville… not much is extravagant. (That’s why we love it) We wanted to be downtown closer to the start/finish of the Leadville 100 and knew kind of what to expect. This place checked the boxes for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Cute little town

The home is bigger than the pictures suggest. Layout is strange, though. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking meals at home and it was great to have a washer and dryer. Mattresses are extremely firm, home heater works well. Hot water was hit or miss, so that was our biggest complaint. All 5 of us took a cold shower at least once.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home!

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay at the Rugged Victorian! The property was exactly as described, rooms were spacious and comfortable and just about everything we needed was already provided and all we needed to do was grocery shop! Once unpacked, we felt at home... even our Sheepdoodle loved her stay (especially the doggie door). The location was perfect for the start of the Silver Rush 50 race and only a few blocks from Harrison ave. We enjoyed spending time on the back deck enjoying views of Mt. Elbert, eating Mountain High Pies and drinking adult beverages :) Communication was awesome with Thomas and Nawal. They were prompt in answering any questions and were EXTREMELY flexible when we had to modify our reservations due to a family emergency. You cannot go wrong with the Rugged Victorian! We truly enjoyed our home away from home and we know you will too!!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location, basic accommodations/amenities

Overall we had a good experience. There are probably a few things hosts can do to improve the house and make things a bit more clear with check-in instructions/information fairly easily. Specifically, making sure to be clear about how check-in instructions will be delivered (stated via email in description/instructions, but then did it through messages in the app which caused some confusion), improving mattresses and pillows (they are quite poor throughout the house), and upgrading technology (the Roku device for streaming was essentially unusable it was so slow/delayed). Aside from those fairly minor things, the house suited us well for our key purpose: a place to gather with friends and our families. Accommodations are simple and straightforward, and with a couple of basic updates it would be a significantly upgraded experience. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

"Rustic" hous check ...Discrimination check

Stayed with my family in hopes of renting much more later as our company is doing a job to bring a much needed new hospital to Leadville during a pandemic. The rustic description is correct. This is an old, run-down, neglected, mismatched, and rustic house. No AC and one single broken working fan. Mismatch furniture and furnishings. The yard is overgrown, the decks with no railings. Broken ceiling fan, leaking skylights, broken or not working thermostats. It was an interesting switch from our normal house and Leadville was a pretty quaint small town. We actually enjoyed our stay except the upstairs bedroom gets very hot and there was one sort of working pedestal fan in the house. My real complaint is the discrimination shown by the owners. The owners determined based on "type" of people that they would refuse to rent to my crews of honest hard-working people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2020
Dear Donald,
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Needs upkeep

While we enjoyed our visit to Leadville, this property needs some TLC before it can reasonably house 9 people. The mattresses in all rooms but one are very old, and our older members found they woke up aching from the sagging, springy mattresses in creaky bedframes. The cleanliness needs some help - kitchen was dirty and upstairs toilet had brown streaks as if it hadn’t been cleaned in ages. Sheets were rotten and ripped, plaster falling from the ceiling on the top floor. Although there is a jet tub, jets were broken. No AC, which is fine with fans on, but the fan was evidently broken by a previous party and unfixed. We were instructed on how to use the water filter but upon inspection, no filter was attached to the sink. The door stuck and took either two folks or specific handling to get into the house, difficult at night without lighting. The hot water in the showers randomly becomes scalding, making Shower Roulette a daily occurrence. Overall, the property is cute and has a lot of potential and it was great to have a roof over our heads for a reasonable price, but if we had more than four people we don’t know how we would have fared. It is understandable that old houses have quirks, but these seemed like easy fixes some attention could resolve.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Dear Mona, I’m so sorry for your experience. We hope to make a few changes this year. In the mean time, we will update vrbo info which I thought we already had, as well as the welcome document we send out to clarify for guests that the fan, jets on tub, and tap filter are not usable and haven’t been for years. We also usually send that info directly to guests in the body of the welcome email, but I think it’s confusing to not have it updated on the welcome doc as well. As far as the bedding/sheets (as well as towels) , they’re through a laundry service maintained by our cleaners and they’re always supposed to be in stellar pristine condition at all times. Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, the browning of the toilet is from Leadville’s mineral deposits in the water but regardless, the house should’ve been spruced up before the first guest of the summer arrived, and our cleaners who were instructed to do so, did not. Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your experience. Our sincere apologies again. Best to you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house right where we needed to be on our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski trip

Perfect for our family ski trip. Easy to get to Copper Mtn, good local vibe. Very responsive hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is amazing and very close to everything. A nice little getaway to enjoy the snow from Flo

Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious with a cozy atmosphere!

We loved our stay here during our ski trip to Colorado. We came over the New Year and found the house to be decked out in lovely Holiday decorations including a Christmas tree. Chips and salsa set out for our arrival was an nice touch! Our group of 9 adults stayed very comfortably and communication with the property manager was terrific. We would definitely return to this property on our next trip to Leadville!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leadville Stage Race

Cozy Victorian home in Leadville. Easy walking distance to most everywhere in town. It was our basecamp for the Leadville Stage race. Furniture was comfy and appliances all worked fine. Upstairs sink drain was a little slow. Very quiet at night. We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Adequate, not Luxurious

Location is excellent. House itself is a bit quirky. Poor TV reception with Roku. Kitchen is large enough and well equipped enough to cook for 10 people. Matresses need replacing and summer sun through the skylight makes the upstairs bedroom like a sauna. Maybe fine in the winter. We enjoyed the wall pictures, and the flooring is very practical.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house and location

We stayed here 5 nights. The house and location are really nice; I highly recommend staying here. The owners are great at communicating. Make sure you read their comments about restaurants and local activities in the pdf they send with the access code. The fish hatchery trailhead opened a new world of hiking trails to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leadville House

The house was clean and very big. It accommodated our family well. It had everything we needed. I will say that the back laundry area smelled like animal urine. We had to burn a candle to cover the smell. The faucet in the upstairs bathroom was not attached to the sink making it difficult to use. The bedrooms upstairs and near the front door could use some blinds or curtains. The house and furniture could definitely use some updating. I was not thrilled that we payed a cleaning fee yet we had to take all the sheets off the beds, wash dishes, take out trash, and put all towels on the floor.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome & Relaxing Stay

We loved staying here! Our group of 5 fit very comfortably and loved the ease that came with utilizing the space. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes and cooking equipment, which was very convenient. The house was warm, beds were cozy, and the sitting rooms were just what we needed after a day on the slopes. Hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nawal and Thomas

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I am an engineer, my wife is an educator and writer, and both working and living right here in beautiful Colorado.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I have both lived and traveled around the US and the world but there’s something about Leadville… it could be that I have strong ties because I was born and raised there for a short time or that many members of my family have at some point lived, worked and are buried in Leadville. My grandfather Doc Kehoe’s name humbly graces the plaque outside St. Vincent’s Hospital and my grandfather French managed and grew the Federal Fish Hatchery still operating just west of Leadville.
So I guess when the opportunity to purchase the Rugged came about, it was a no brainer. Though when we discovered the Rugged Victorian she was beat up, and in need of love and attention. From paint to flooring, blinds to bedding, we set up the Rugged as our home away from home and we are excited to share the Rugged Victorian and Leadville with you.

What makes this property unique

We love the high ceilings in the master suite, the bay windows in the first living area and the skylight in the main living and upstairs bed room. We walk in, and it instantly feels like home.

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