Ouray, Colorado
Down climb into this quintessential alpine hideaway. The Ice Climber's Suite is a historic 1890's miner's quarters built for the employees of the Idarado Mine Company. This underground space features original stone walls and brick floors. It is a cozy and unique retreat, the perfect basecamp for all your mountain adventures. *WARNING* the ceilings are as low as 6'2" in some areas in this unit.
The space
The Ice Climber Suite is just what you've been looking for during your stay in Ouray. This cozy suite is located in The Emilia Guesthouse on Main Street, just blocks from trailheads, shops, restaurants and breweries. Only a 3/4 mile walk or drive to the renowned Ouray Hot Springs Pool. It's just a short walk up the hill to the infamous Ice Park and Ouray Via Ferrata. The building sits below the launch site for the 4th of July and New Year's Eve fireworks and gives an up close experience of the events!
Jen will be your host and is knowledgable about the area and can give you all the pointers you need to live like a local during your stay in Ouray.
This is one of 5 units in the The Emilia Guesthouse and is on the bottom level. This historic building was built in 1888 to house miners from the Idarado and Campbird Mines. This is an approximately a 700 square foot suite with plenty of room to store your gear. It features a living room, one bedroom, bathroom, small kitchen with an oven and full sized refrigerator. Soak in the jetted tub to relax and recoup after a day of playing hard in the mountains then enjoy your favorite beverage while watching the sun set over Twin Peaks from your private porch. While this historic space has been updated for modern comforts, please be aware it is over 130 years old and originally a miner's abode. We believe it's imperfections add to it's charm and give the feel of living in historic Ouray.
Due to the age of the building, it's suitable for children 12 and up only.
Please note, this historic building does not have air-conditioning.
Refunds will not be issued due to weather.
Guest access
Guests access the space through a private entrance at the back of the building.
Other things to note
*VERY LOW CEILING
Due to the age of the building this suite is not suitable for infants and young children.
One quiet, house-trained, well behaved dog is welcome (no exceptions). There is a $100 dog fee paid at booking. A dog may be left unattended but if it is being disruptive (scratching at the door or barking/whining/howling), owners will be asked to return to attend to them. If the dog continues to be disruptive to other guests, the reservation will be terminated and the guest will be asked to leave without a refund. Cats and other animals are not permitted.
Quiet hours 10pm-6am.
Registered guests only.
No smoking indoors, no parties. - This is a non-smoking building (for any substance including burning incense and candles as per insurance requirements). No smoking is allowed within 15 feet of the building. Evidence of smoking will result in a $250 deep clean fee.
Please let us know right away of any damage or items that are not in working order.