LAST DOLLAR INN
Cripple Creek
http://www.innsforsale.com/lastdollar/
CONTACT INFORMATION PROPERTY INFORMATION
Offered By: Don Wood
Realtor: Timberline Realty
Address: 315 E. Carr Ave.
City: Cripple Creek
State: Colorado
Toll Free: 800-748-2242
E-Mail: don@timberlinerealtyinc.com
Sale Price: $825,000
Square Ft.: 5800
Year Built: ---
Guest Rooms: 8
DESCRIPTION:
The Last Dollar Inn consists of apparently two connected structures, located in the heart
of Historic Cripple Creek Colorado, "The World¹s Greatest Gold Camp".
The property includes a Brownstone and a wood framed Victorian, sitting on three city
lots. Actually the wood framed structure was constructed as an addition to the
Brownstone.
The original Brownstone once owned by Linda Goodman a famous Astrologist, Poet and
Author of such books as Star Signs, Sun Signs, Love Signs was built in 1898 and the
Victorian addition was built in 1995 with a short breezeway connecting it to the original
building.
The Victorian along with all renovations to the Brownstone were done in compliance with
Historic
Preservation Guidelines set forth by the State of Colorado and the City of Cripple Creek.
The work included 18 months of extensive restoration, upgrading and rebuilding.
The Last Dollar Inn opened for business on New Year¹s Eve, December 31st, 1996. The
entire original Brownstone, along with two bedrooms in the new addition became the Bed
& Breakfast. You will find several large stained glass windows some over 100 years old,
including a 4ft by 6ft incredible rendition of St Francis de Assisi.
The addition allows for the Innkeepers to have completely separate living areas that can
be locked off from the B&B, at night. This private area includes two bedrooms and baths
plus dinning and living rooms along with a basement for storage or small workshop for
repairs, plus a large laundry area, and ample closets & storage space. The large Master
bedroom sits on the front of the home allowing the same incredible views of the city and
mountains enjoyed by guests.
There is also a 22x28 two car garage with alley access and 5 extra parking spaces. The
award winning Last Dollar Inn is being offered as a turnkey operation, therefore the
majority of the furniture and equipment will be included in the sale price. Some personal
items will be removed but nothing that would preclude the new owners from opening for
guests right after taking possession of the home. Most of the association memberships
and systems are transferable to the new owners. There are several advanced
reservations made throughout the year and these will be notified of the change in
ownership and then the information will be left clearly with the new Innkeepers.
The Last Dollar Inn enjoys a large number of international and return guests. Some
training will be available for the new owners if requested. Instructions on mechanical
systems and other aspects of the structure have been compiled and will be available to
the purchaser. The history of the home will of course be left behind. The home was
originally built by a New York businessman and designed to emulate the Brownstones of
his hometown.
Later it became the home to a Bookkeeper for the Rittenhouse Mine and was used as a
work at home office of sorts. For a short time it found a use unbecoming it¹s grandeur,
as the bay window made a perfect display case for the Sporting Women, as they were
referred to in those days, and it became a Parlor House. Later it was owned and
occupied by several notable people such as Leland Feitz a local Historian and the
Museum curator for several years. Leland sold the home to Linda Goodman as this was
the first home Linda owned in Cripple Creek and she discusses it in several of her
books. Then the home was purchased restored by Rick and Janice Wood and became
The Last Dollar Inn.
* 8 Bedrooms/9 Baths/2 Fireplaces/Wood Stove
* Large Gourmet Kitchen/Gift Shop/Coffee Room/TV and Sitting Rooms
* Jacuzzi Tub/Hot Tub/Mountain & City Views/Fountain
* Oversized Two Car Garage/Gardens/ 6 Off Street Parking Spaces
* Easy Access to Attractions and Limited Stakes Gaming
* Covered and Open Decks/Private Areas/Basement Storage
* Full Innkeepers Quarters Including; Two Bedrooms-Two Baths-
* Office-Living Room-Shop and Craft Areas-Private Yard and
* Garden areas with Hot Tub-Dog Run-Covered Decks.
Nearby Attractions Include:
Walking Distance; Limited Stakes Gaming
Narrow Gauge Railroad Rides/Hiking & Biking Trails
Museums/Gift Shops/Opera House/Ice Cream Parlors
Restaurants/Coffee Shops/ Bakery/Parks/Roller Skating
Skate Board Park/Swimming Pool/Ghost Walk & History Tours
Short Drive to; Fishing Streams and Lakes/Fossil Beds
Underground Mine Tours/Camping/Hunting/River Rafting
Wolf & Wildlife Rescue
For those with a love of gambling and ghost tales, the Last Dollar Inn has a room with a
view.
The Last Dollar Inn is the first bed and breakfast located in the center of Cripple Creek,
near all of
the gaming. The inn, which opened last December in a house on 315 E. Carr Ave., took
16 months to refurbish. The old brownstone has six guest rooms, each with a private
bath.
Built in 1898, it is said to be one of the most haunted houses in town, according to its
owner, Rick
Wood.
"I tell people if they want to see something, they will. I don't want to scare people away,"
he said. But not to worry: Wood said he hasn't seen any objects moving on their own.
The location has proven to be a gold mine of opportunity for the inn because many
guests stumble across it while gambling.
"We get a lot of walk-ups, and the hotels refer people to us when they're booked, so it's
great for
us," Wood said.
He said the rebuilding took longer than planned because he and his wife, Janice, wanted
to maintain the historical value of the house.
"We wanted to make sure we kept as much of the original structure as possible," he said.
One thing they did do to make it easier was redesign part of the house to accommodate
about 12
guests. "We added double laundry rooms, big store rooms, and I have some commercial
equipment in the kitchen. It makes things run a little smoother," Wood said.
Even though it took a lot of work to get it where they wanted it, Wood said he couldn't be
happier.
"When we walked in, we knew right away it was the perfect location. We're real happy
with what
we've got," he said.
Ghosts, gamblers attracted to new inn
Tanya Bell, Gazette Telegraph. Colorado Springs Gazette - Telegraph. Colorado
Springs, Colo.:
Jan 25, 1997. pg. D.1
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