Location: Black Hawk, Front Range, Colorado, USA (30 min - DENVER, 20 min - SKIING, 5 min - CASINOS, DINING)
Accommodations: Historic House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
LITTLE VICTORIAN COTTAGE NESTLED OVER HISTORIC CENTRAL CITY( 30 min from Denver downtown) is a perfect COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN GET-AWAY. It is a walking distance to Central City Opera, restaurants, shops and casinos. It is located in the middle of the area attractions: historic towns around rich in mining and railroad history. Antique shopping, historic sites, visit "the richest square mile on earth" - Central City! Gamble and dine in over 30 casinos in Blackhawk and Central City( they are just a mile away from each other). Enjoy $5.99 Roast Beef dinner at Century Casino, visit the historic Central City Opera House, Hidee Old Mine, The Thomas House Museum( a house frozen in time!), the Teller House in Central City, Historic Museum, etc. Historic Idaho Springs with its famous hot mineral springs pool and geothermal baths is only 8 mi away. Enjoy white water rafting on Clear Creek!
There is $200 fully refundable reservation/security deposit to reserve the cottage. We offer a complimentary breakfast foods(cereal, oat meal, fruit cocktail, cereal bars, coffee, tea, cocoa, etc) and snacks( pop-corn, cookies, chocolates, etc).
The cottage has two private bedrooms B&B style, a dining room, living room and a kitchen. Old wood burning stove, antique furniture and decor will take you back to the beginning of last century. The cottage( it was built in 1895) offers a great mountain view and a city view. Enjoy crisp mountain air, beautiful views or a glass of wine on the patio.
Come stay in one of the OLDEST HISTORIC HOUSES in Colorado. It was built in 1868. This vintage home captures many faces of COLORADO GOLD RUSH days.
Experience a cozy kind of luxury and make this historic home your headquarters for discovering attractions of the area rich in gold rush and railroad history.
Stroll around National Historic District of Black Hawk and Central City famous for its old historic buildings, museums, mines, Opera House, Casinos, etc.
Many people also find the location ideal for visiting historic towns nearby as well as skiing, biking, dining, shopping and gambling.
LITTLE VICTORIAN COTTAGE is perfect for romantic or holiday getaway or family mountain vacation. PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT OUR SPECIAL PACKAGES.
Enjoy GORGEOUS PANORAMA from the front porch or "picture windows". A crackling fire in the wood stove, pink velvet and crystal theme, FANTASTIC MOUNTAIN/HILL VIEWS and comfortable places to sit make the living room a haven for easy conversation.
There are two artfully appointed private bedrooms in the house. THE ORIGINAL MASTER BEDROOM (BLOSSOM ROOM) is furnished with cherry wood furniture, and decorated with some antique and vintage pieces.
It exudes a special warmth and comfort.
Light immaculate and tastefully decorated the SECOND BEDROOM BEDROOM (VICTORIANA ROOM) consists of an antique rod iron queen size bed, French provincial furniture and some vintage light fixtures.
COMPLIMENTARY CHOCOLATES by the bedside await you.
ROMANTIC PACKAGE includes CHAMPAGNE & CAVIAR/CHOCOLATES and/or FRUITS with 3 day minimum stay.
Enjoy COMPLIMENTARY self-serve BREAKFAST (includes oatmeal, cereal, cereal bars, pop tarts, fruit cocktail, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, snacks, pop corn, etc)
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PLENTY TO SEE & DO IN BLACK HAWK, CENTRAL CITY and surrounding area. Visitors can experience a true taste of Colorado and the Rocky Mountains, while soaking up the rich history of these historic mining districts.
ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT SKI AREA Perfect for downhill and cross-country skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers.
EXPLODING MINE SHAFT Harvey's Casino on Gregory Street in Central City has a special attraction, along with their great entertainment and sports viewing, an exploding mine shaft by the downstairs bar. Sit and sip a drink and don't be startled when the mine shaft explodes just feet away from your bar stool.
Georgetown Loop NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD West of Idaho Springs on I-70, you'll find historic Georgetown (close to Loveland Ski Area). Restoration in this old town has been successful from gaming funds from Black Hawk and Central City, an originally-planned rail destination. Today's steam-powered narrow gauge train traverses its way over the restored Devil's Gate High Bridge, looming 95 feet above Clear Creek. There's shopping and dining in Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Silver Plume - wonderful historic towns.
Take "OH, MY GAWD!" road( Virginia Canyon Road) from Central City down to historic Idaho Springs - the most picturesque road you have seen. Enjoy hot mineral springs pool and geothermal mineral baths at Indian Springs Pool in Idaho Springs.
Black Hawk and Central City are located in the Rocky Mountains, about 35 miles west of Denver at an elevation of approximately 8500 feet.
There are many summer and winter sport and outdoor activities to be enjoyed in and around. These include: cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, sledding, fishing, kayaking, hunting, camping, back packing, four-wheeling, photography and, of course, gold panning. Numerous wildlife abounds throughout the area.
Black Hawk and Central City, "THE RICHEST SQUARE MILE ON EARTH", have endured many boom and bust periods, including the current phase of limited stakes gaming begun in 1991.
Come and enjoy their current boom!!!
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We can help with tips on visiting attractions of the area. You will also find a lot of information at the property.
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LET US HELP YOU TO HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: We wash all lines twice and iron bed linens
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : New linens, comforters, pillows, etc.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen: brand new kitchen cabinets
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Great mountain view from the front porch and "Picture" windows
- Suitability
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Enjoy central city opera, black hawk casinos, points of interest rich mining and railroad history, mines nearby, hot mineral springs nearby, historic towns around, etc.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
OFF PEAK(OCT-NOV).... $125/NT (2 nts minimum) .. $695/WK(= $99/NT) .. $1795/MONTH
PEAK & HOLIDAYS .... $135/NT (2 nts minimum) .. $770/WK(= $110/NT) .. $2195/MONTH
Fully Refundable Reservation/Security Deposit Required.
2 Night Minimum Stay. ROMANCE PACKAGE - 3 NIGHTS MINIMUM( $495 TOTAL FOR 3 NIGHTS)
Complimentary Breakfast Foods & Snacks.
ROMANCE PACKAGE: CHAMPAGNE & CAVIAR/CHOCOLATES FRUITS, CANDLES, BUBBLE BATH, ETC..
Cancellation: 45 Days Before Arrival. $75 Cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- APPRECIATE THE VIEW FROM THE PATIO AND ENJOY A ROMANTC GETAWAY! - Black Hawk Historic House with Mountain View
- ELEGANT DINING ROOM SETTING AND UPGRADED KITCHEN - Black Hawk Historic House with Mountain View
- ANTIQUE WOOD STOVE IN THE LIVING ROOM - Black Hawk Historic House with Mountain View
- "VICTORIANA" BEDROOM IS TASTEFULLY DECORATED: ANTIQUE LAMPS AND PICTURES
- CUTE LITTLE KITCHEN HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE A WONDERFUL MEAL!
- "BLOSSOM" BEDROOM HAS BED AND BREAKFAST STYLE SETTING W/ ANTIQUE ROD IRON BED
- CENTRAL CITY OPERA - THE OLDEST OPERATING OPERA HOUSE IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
- HISTORIC CENTRAL CITY STORE FRONT: SHOP ANTIQUE, DINE AND GAMBLE, SKI ELDORA!
- DO NOT MISS BUFFALO HERD OVERLOOK ON THE WAY TO THE COTTAGE( I-70)
- ENJOY WHITE WATER RAFTING ON CLEAR CREEK JUST A FEW MILES AWAY!
- VISIT OLD MINES, MUSEUMS, HISTORIC GHOST TOWNS OF COLORADO GOLD RUSH
- TAKE A WALK IN A HISTORIC CENTRAL CITY CEMETERY TO ADMIRE UNIQUE GRAVE SCULPTURE
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