Summary:
The Hilltop Haven — a fully remodeled hilltop home with panoramic mountain views from every room, 5 minutes on foot to downtown Leadville. Hot tub, infrared sauna, pool table, fire pit, 20+ board games.
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✔ Panoramic Mountain Views — Every Room
✔ Hot Tub + Fire Pit on Private Deck
✔ Infrared Sauna + Pool Table + 20 Games
✔ 5min Walk to Downtown Leadville
✔ 400 Mbps WiFi + EV Charger (Tesla Level 2)
✔ Pets Welcome (2 max)
★ "even better than the photos" — Emily
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» 5min walk ➔ Downtown Leadville
» 25min ➔ Copper Mountain Resort
» 47min ➔ Vail Ski Resort
The Space:
The Hilltop Haven sits on a hilltop just outside downtown Leadville with unobstructed 360-degree mountain views from every window, the deck, and the hot tub.
The open-concept main floor connects the living room, kitchen, and dining area under vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams. A gas fireplace anchors the living room, which opens to the deck through large windows framing the panorama.
✔ Private Hot Tub (seats 4–6) with panoramic mountain views
✔ Outdoor Fire Pit on wrap-around deck with multiple seating areas
✔ Infrared Sauna — private, located in Bedroom 2 closet
✔ Full-Size Pool Table + 20 Board Games
✔ Gas Fireplace + Smart TVs with streaming in every room
✔ 400+ Mbps WiFi + Dedicated Workspace with mountain views
✔ EV Charger (Tesla Level 2)
✔ In-Unit Washer/Dryer
✔ Fully Stocked Kitchen — full-size fridge, electric range, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker
3 PROS:
1. Views from every room — 360° mountain panorama that guests call "the best in Leadville"
2. Entertainment stack — hot tub, infrared sauna, pool table, fire pit, 20+ games, gas fireplace
3. Walk to downtown — 5 minutes on foot to Main Street restaurants, bars, and shops
2 CONS:
1. No air conditioning — at 10,000+ feet, Leadville stays cool naturally year-round
2. Lower-level apartments — 2 units below with separate entrances; quiet hours 10pm–8am
➔ Bedrooms (Sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, en-suite bathroom, TCL Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, TCL Smart TV, infrared sauna in closet
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, TCL Smart TV
Guest Access:
Entire upper-level home is yours — make yourself at home. Self check-in via keypad code.
Driveway parking for 2 vehicles (shared with lower-level units). Street parking available.
You'll receive an email with a link to our digital guidebook for check-in info, pet fee arrangements, and special requests.
The Neighborhood:
The Hilltop Haven is 4 blocks from downtown Leadville — a 5-minute walk to Main Street restaurants, bars, and shops. Right on the Leadville Race Series course (100-mile run and bike).
Leadville sits at 10,152 feet — the highest incorporated city in North America — surrounded by Colorado's tallest peaks.
» 5min walk ➔ Downtown Leadville / Main Street
» 12min drive ➔ Turquoise Lake
» 25min drive ➔ Copper Mountain Resort
» 25min drive ➔ Ski Cooper
» 26min drive ➔ Mt. Elbert Trailhead (highest peak in CO)
» 40min drive ➔ Keystone / Breckenridge
» 47min drive ➔ Vail Ski Resort
Mountain biking on the Mineral Belt Trail nearby. World-class hiking, fishing, four-wheeling, and ghost town exploring all within 30 minutes. Ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and Nordic skiing available in winter.
Driveway parking for 2 vehicles. Free street parking available.
Getting Around:
You'll want a car — no reliable rideshare in Leadville, and ski resorts require driving (25–47 min).
From Denver (DEN): ~2hr drive via I-70 W to Hwy 91 S. Route crosses Fremont Pass (11,318 ft) — check cotrip.org for winter conditions. 4WD or chains recommended Nov–Apr.
From Eagle/Vail (EGE): ~1hr drive with less pass exposure.
Downtown Leadville is a 5-minute walk from the property — restaurants, bars, and shops are all on foot. Ski resorts and trailheads require driving.
Driveway parking for 2 cars. Street parking is free and available nearby.
Other Things to Note:
License # 001640
Please remember you're staying in a home, not a hotel — we respond quickly to issues, but there's no one on-site 24/7.
No air conditioning — Leadville rarely needs it at 10,000+ feet. Nights are cool year-round.
2 apartments on the lower level with separate entrances. Quiet hours: 10pm–8am.
Parking: shared driveway, 2-car limit.
Altitude: 10,152 feet. Some guests experience dizziness or nausea — travel insurance recommended.
Pet-friendly (2 max). Pets cannot be left unattended at the property.
Wildlife: Occasional mountain critters — keep doors closed when possible.
Interaction with Guests:
We're here during your stay, but interaction is up to you — available or invisible, your call. Always just a message away. Typical response time: under an hour.