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The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek

Holiday home in Golden with kitchen and balcony

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Immerse yourself in the charm of downtown Golden at this retro-themed home, nestled near Clear Creek. Enjoy effortless access to local breweries, delicious restaurants, and eclectic shops while taking advantage of a fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher and coffee maker.

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Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$384
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm of this retro-themed home, perfectly nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Golden. Just a leisurely stroll from the sparkling waters of Clear Creek, this spot is a true gem.

Fully stocked with kitchenware, linens, & towels!
Queen bed in the bedroom and air mattress available for living room to sleep a total of 5 guests if someone doesn`t mind using the sectional couch. Smart tv, high speed internet, large yard and outdoor space.

Enjoy effortless access to the Colorado School of Mines, a fantastic array of local breweries, delicious restaurants, and eclectic shops.

Beyond the immediate charm of Golden, you’re ideally situated for scenic drives to iconic destinations: catch a show at Red Rocks, explore the cultural richness of Denver and Boulder, hit the slopes at nearby ski resorts, try your luck at Black Hawk Casino, or experience the breathtaking beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park. With the airport also within reach, adventure is always just around the corner!

BEDROOM: Queen Bed
LIVING ROOM: Sectional couch & air mattress
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV
OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio w/ mountain views & furniture
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, coffee maker, cooking basics, microwave
GENERAL: Window AC unit, fans, heating, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels provided

Occupancy of the unit is limited to four (4) unrelated persons.

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This unit is 100% for guest use and has no shared spaces.

Golden was the first capitol of the Colorado Territory, founded in 1859. Spend a few days, a week, or more as you discover Golden, Colorado, `Where the West Lives` Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Golden has something for everyone- nature walks, museums, shopping, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, fly fishing, riverboarding, amusement park, farmers market, outdoor concerts, art festivals and more! Tours are available at the Coors Brewery as well as at numerous historic sites dating from pioneer days.

Golden is very bike-friendly! Lots of paths and easy to get around. The house is also super walkable to most of Golden`s attractions. A car is recommended for trips outside of Golden (ask about our private car service).

Failure to follow house rules (ie: no smoking, check out time, etc.) may result in extra fees or loss of security deposit.

Please be mindful of check-in and especially check out times.
If you are requesting early check-in or late check-out, do make sure to message us to see if this is possible. We will do our best to be accommodating, but communication is key.

Starter supplies are provided; guests are responsible for their own paper/cleaning/toiletries after starter supplies run out.

Occupancy of the unit is limited to four (4) unrelated persons.
Non-smoking home
This is a 100% smoke-free unit (including cigarettes, vaping, and marijuana).
If any smoking happens indoors, a $500 fee applies.

No pets
We love animals but cannot host them here.Any pets brought without approval will result in a $500 fee.

Quiet hours
Quiet hours run 11pm to 7am.
No loud music, no disturbances, and no unauthorized gatherings. Registered guests only unless approved in advance.

Early check-in / late checkout
Available by request only.
Must be approved ahead of time… fees may apply. Message us if you’d like to inquire.


Cleanliness expectations
Treat the home with care.
Please tidy up spills, food, and major messes. Excessive cleaning or damage may result in additional charges.


Security and safety
Lock all doors and windows when leaving.
Only use appliances for their intended purposes.

Occupancy
Stay within the booking’s stated guest count.
No unregistered overnight guests without prior approval.

No tampering with systems
Do not disable or unplug connected devices (Wi-Fi equipment, smoke detectors, etc.).
Do not change HVAC settings beyond the normal range.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Non-smoking home This is a 100% smoke-free unit (including cigarettes, vaping, and marijuana). If any smoking happens indoors, a $500 fee applies. No

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Golden, this holiday home is in the city centre. Union Station and 16th Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Elitch Gardens Theme Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Red Rocks Amphitheater or Empower Field at Mile High. Visit our Golden travel guide
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Golden, CO

What's nearby

  • Season changing, first snow and autumn trees
    Clear Creek
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waiting on winter

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    Clear Creek History Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Coors Brewery showing interior views
    Coors Brewery
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Denver_ColoradoSchoolofMines_500926_0011
    Colorado School of Mines
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Jefferson County Government Center - Golden Station
    6 min drive
  • Arvada Ridge Station
    10 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Golden Mill
    3 min walk
  • Atomic Cowboy
    7 min walk
  • King Of Wings Tap & Tequila
    8 min walk
  • Cafe 13
    10 min walk
  • Coors Tasting Room
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek?

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek on 26 Jan 2026 start from NZ$383.54, 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 The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek located?

Located in the heart of Golden, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Clear Creek, Clear Creek History Park and Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. Coors Brewery and Colorado School of Mines are also within 15 minutes.

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The Vintage Golden Gem – Near Clear Creek Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

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

location is nice

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Golden Retro Home

Our stay was a quick 2 nights. The home was clean and comfortable. The proximity to downtown Golden was wonderful! The neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter v.

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

Great location

We loved the location near Clear Creek. The house was very comfortable and communication from the property manager was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Cute retro home!

Cute and cozy place! Close to downtown, so nice to be able to walk around town
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Character clean and close to everything

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Great Spot

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Perfect little retro house

We loved it. Super close to downtown. Eating and shopping and of course playing 😎 excellent communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Clean retro cottage with great location

This property was very clean and as described in the listing. It has one window air conditioner in the dining room area. Ceiling fans in the bedroom, living room, and dining area help to distribute the cooler air. This is in a great location walking distance from to downtown Golden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jen C.

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

Great location & house, could use some cleaning

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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronson N.

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

Cozy, comfortable, and affordable property in a great location.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandy G.

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

First trip to CO

The best thing about the property is its location. We were walking distance from all the restaurants and shops in Golden. Would be a great place for 2 people. There were 4 in our party and we were pretty tight. In all fairness, I had planned for two when I booked the property. I most likely would not book this property again as I prefer more modern amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie T.

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

Cute and cozy

Kendra was a great host. She was quick to answer and address any questions or concerns we had through our stay. The home is an older house that is in a perfect location for downtown Golden and is steps away from tubing/creek access. It's on the small side so I wouldn't recommend any more than 2 guests at a time. It was clean and well kept but be warned since it is an older home we found a few creepy crawlies along door ways/cracks. Just give your shoes a good shake before wearing them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

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

Retro Visit!

I only give a four because when we were there, it was warmer weather and it took quite sometime to cool the house down. The windows do not open. It is small and the bed is against the wall so if one has to get up in the night….well….that can be a little interesting!! We did not cook there because so close to downtown and the many restaurants. Don’t let the outside deter you! Btw…neighbor is nice too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joe C., Pearland, Texas

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

Great Location for any Golden visit.

My wife and I were in Golden to visit our son at Mines. This property was in a great location to walk everywhere we needed to go. Kendra was extremely responsive & accommodating thru the entire process. The property was just as it is described. The only thing I would recommend is that tall people might want to stay elsewhere -- the bed was tiny for us who are used to a King Sized bed. I also hit my head on a doorway that was not made for tall people (I am 6'4") but that is certainly not the fault of the property, LOL. Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend to anybody who needs a location in Golden that is within walking distance of Mines & downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Tiny, but cute and quiet

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property seemed as described. Quiet and safe. Great location within walking distance of downtown Golden.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

katrina m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House clean but very dated. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J&A P.

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

Great little place!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. No complaints. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

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

Work Stay in Golden

Perfect for a short stay in Golden. Easy walk to restaurants. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Sting Concert - Red Rocks

Cute, historic home! Awesome location to downtown Golden & the Clear Creek! Second time - SO enjoyed the stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025