The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek

The Retro Retreat was a great location for us to visit my son at the Colorado School of Mines. It had everything we needed and was close to downtown and the Clear Creek trail.

Great stay

Excellent location, hard to beat. Very responsive host.

The pictures and existing reviews are misleading. This is a really old house that comes with all the charm an old house has. Front door only opens 1/2 way because the foundation has settled. Cabinets doors don’t always work or are poorly aligned. There is 100 years of paint on every. It’s well decorated and a great location but manage your expectations.

The pictures make the space look larger than it is, which is fairly normal. However, first night I got locked out do to the door electronic lock thing running low batteries and refusing to unlock. Had to call the after hours number, they didn't come to fix the batteries until noon the next day. They have a large bug infestation at the moment. I've lived in Colorado for a long time, and even if the weather is weird this year, that is no excuse to having to wake up to bugs crawling on you and finding bugs everywhere. I stayed here because I was getting Married in Golden ans wanted to sleep closer to our venue. Next time I would rather spend the extra money on a hotel bug free. I have so many pictures of the bugs here.

Great coffee spots and ice cream shops down the street. Fun weekend getaway!

Very quaint. Great location.

Host was welcoming and the amenities were good

This was our first time in Colorado and it def didn’t disappoint! Location was perfect. Walkable to shops and restaurants in Golden. It was an easy drive to Vail and Breckenridge to explore those areas. We also went horse back riding in Estes park and hiking in RMNP. And saw an amazing show at red rocks! The rental had everything we needed esp a comfy bed after our days of exploring! The host was super easy to communicate with and we would stay here again!

The Retro Retreat is an adorable 50’s retreat and so close to downtown Golden. The Golden Mill was super close. A very short walk. I loved the 50’s decor, especially the prints in the bathroom, the toaster, the refrigerator, and the lava lamp. All so fun! Kendra was so easy to contact and the door was super easy to open and also secure. The bed was very comfy and we slept well in our cozy abode.

My husband and I stayed one night for a game at Mines, and the location was convenient for a short drive. The home was generally clean but would need significant updates to reach a five-star standard. Since we didn’t spend much time at the property, it worked fine for a short stay. However, I didn’t feel completely comfortable there, so we wouldn’t choose it again.

There was more than one communicator, type lockbox unknown by helper at check-in..which caused me to try for approximately 1-hour to get in..very frustrating. Also had all along Ben told someone would meet me at property so I was careful to be precise about arrival..not easy with a road trip or any travel for that matter. Yet like I said, did not meet me there afterall..and a different person “helped” by phone. The whole experience was so negative I ended up not sleeping there, yet had paid to do so. Lastly, this home on a rather exposed corner..not apparent from images. Otherwise, was clean and similar to pictures..last mention, only cold water exits shower head..hot routing thru tub fawcet. A really bad experience.

Property seemed as described. Quiet and safe. Great location within walking distance of downtown Golden.

The location was great for visiting DT Golden. The area has many shops, restaurants, etc. Most attractions were within walking distance. Communication with the host was great. Some items within the home needed replacements, attention (bedroom ceiling fan, toilet). In all, it was a good stay as the home was clean and had all the necessary amenities.

Super cute, had everything we needed

Honestly, the property was a complete dump and we felt very uncomfortable staying there. The first day we were there we experienced a breaker tripping twice. And the bathroom light was flickering like a strobe. I had to turn it off because it was making me nauseous. We complained, and someone came over and apparently replaced the bathroom lightbulb. Still flickered so I was very concerned about an electrical short and possibly starting a fire. Because of this we were not comfortable using the microwave or stove, so we had to eat all meals elsewhere. It was not at all cozy or inviting and I can not believe it was rated 9.2 stars. I would NEVER go there again, and in fact I have very little reason to ever use VRBO again. I believe I should be given a refund for our stay as for the reasons above, it was a very unsettling and uncomfortable stay.

The exterior looks a little rough, but step inside to 1952. We were happy we rented the Retro House for several reasons. It was clean and cozy, had neat decor, and had all the essentials anyone would need to be comfortable. The location is absolutely perfect if you want to be close to everything - historic downtown, restaurants, walking trail, tubing, Coors and other breweries, park. What else do you want? Finally, Kendra was in communication with us throughout our stay to make sure our needs/concerns were met. We loved Golden partially due to this small but cozy home and our host, Kendra. We will stay here if/when we return to Golden. Thank you Kendra.

Great location. No complaints. Thank you!

This location is great and the price is right. We enjoyed the retro vibe. A booklet of instructions for tv, stove, ac, etc would be helpful.Patio was a delight but the weeds did detract.

House clean but very dated. Great location.

This place met my top 3 criteria: clean, good bed, and quiet. We did a lot of cycling and the local path ran right next to the house. And the Golden Mill is a very cool place to grab a drink.

Good location close to everything. Cozy cute comfy house very well stocked. Kendra was quick to get back to you with any concerns.

We're a family of 3 and this was perfect for us. A great place to base from to visit the Red Rocks, Golden and day trips to the mountains! We love how you can walk to the downtown area of Golden, that was a huge plus!

Cute, historic home! Awesome location to downtown Golden & the Clear Creek! Second time - SO enjoyed the stay again!

Perfect for a short stay in Golden. Easy walk to restaurants. Very clean.

Our stay was a quick 2 nights. The home was clean and comfortable. The proximity to downtown Golden was wonderful! The neighborhood was quiet.

Cute little house. Had everything we needed. Great communication with host. Highly recommend.

The beautiful lil gem near downtown Golden was a steal!!! Walking distance to all kinds of shopping and dining. Directly on a walking/Biking trail. The house lives up to its name! It is small but very intimate. All of the old house sounds and feels are there. Hearing the floors creaking brought back oldMemories from childhood. The mini retro Nintendo was the best part for me!!! My wife was in love with the styling of the house. The owner was super attentive and checked on us to make sure everything was good!!! Looking forward to staying again.

If you are looking for a 50’s - 60’s middle class experience, this is the place. I grew up during those years. There are enough elements from that time period to make it Retro… If you go with the experience it’s a fun place.My only complaints. I had difficulty identifying the lock box (there are two entry doors. When I found the correct door. It was difficult to open all the. Way. Not a deal breaker at all. Kinda fit the profile. I grew up in a house that was less desirable than this example.

We enjoyed our stay at this small home. It had a good location and reasonable priced. This home meet our needs while we visited Golden to watch our grandson play baseball at school of the mines.

Clean. True to listing. Walking distance from town. Great communication from host.

Perfect for our long weekend in town. Clean as can be. Comfortable. Everything from check in to check out was clear and convenient. Lots of C’s there!

Overall, I enjoyed my stay. The location is great, and the accommodations were fine for a solo traveler. Kendra was quick enough to respond to issues. I preface this by saying that I live in an 150 year old house, and work in the outdoors, however I was a bit disappointed by the amount of bugs inside. Beyond the 20-30

The location of the retro house made it a great choice for exploring downtown Golden. It was within walking distance if needed or a couple-minute drive. I also appreciated how quiet the neighborhood was. It's on the east side of Golden, which I wasn't familiar with and I was impressed by the lack of noise over there. That being said, it's an older house and it comes with the quirks older buildings have: short door frames, a few drafty areas around the door, which also let bugs in, and some unexpected noises from the plumbing. My husband found himself bonking his head during the night when making trips to the kitchen and bathroom. Kendra was a delight to deal with. She was very communicative about expectations, helpful hints about the house, and how to access the property to park. For the price, I don't think you can beat this property. Having full use of a kitchen, dining room, and separate living and bedroom areas made it far superior to a hotel at the same price point.

Cute and cozy place! Close to downtown, so nice to be able to walk around town

We loved the location near Clear Creek. The house was very comfortable and communication from the property manager was outstanding.

The property is promoted as retro, which is accurate. Perhaps rustic and in need of updating/renovation would also be accurate. Even so, my wife and I found the place to be very comfortable and clean. Perhaps its greatest selling point is its location -a short walk to the center of Golden. If you want/are accustomed to LUX, this is not the place for you. However, the price to value ratio is as good as you can find!

Perfect little house in a great location. My wife and I stayed for one night. Easy to walk the whole downtown area from the house. Coors brewery is right there as well. Cool decorations in the house. Kendra was great as well.