Built in 1903 & at some point purposed as a boarding house for travelers on the Transcontinental RR & Old Lincoln Highway, the upstairs apartment in our historic turn of the century home has been renovated into a private apt space for our guests w/a kitchen &full bath. Across the street from the Laramie historic downtown district & 4 Blks from UW. Stumbling distance from the legendary ruffed up duck saloon. Wonderful 2nd floor apartment flooded with natural sunlight. Perfect space for visiting family and friends at UW or in Laramie. Perfect home base for returning alumni in town, visiting professors and students, stop over for cross country travelers, or outdoor enthusiasts visiting SE Wyoming looking for recreation . 2 blocks from downtown Laramie / across the street from Laramie’s Historic Downtown District. Our Location: Surrounded on two sides by the Medicine Bow National Forest and nestled in the Laramie Valley between the Laramie Range and the Snowy Mountains, we are 10-15 minutes from mountain climbing, cross country skiing, mountain biking and hiking at Happy Jack and Vedauvoo , and 35 miles from Snowy Range Ski and Recreation area. Saratoga Hot Springs are 90 minutes away. The House: Early 20th century Sears craftsman/ foursquare historic Wyoming prairie architecture combined with late 20th century design in an ideal location. Built in 1903, our house had at one time been a rooming house for travelers and University of Wyoming students , visiting teachers, and guests. Walk to restaurants, 4 brewpubs, downtown shopping, Laramie Plains civic center, University of Wyoming and Laramie parks in minutes. Fenced in side yard with patio furniture and a Weber kettle charcoal grill for grilling or fire pit upon request. Front porch/back patio for weather watching and relaxing. Private entrance in the front and usually parking in driveway during winter months. The upstairs apartment in our house is your private domain. Your access is through the front door and your space is directly up the stairs and includes the foyer, your bedroom, a full kitchen , and a full bathroom. We live downstairs and can offer as much help and assistance -or as little, as you'd like. Let me know if you’d like to ride a few mountain bike trails in our general area, I’d be happy to ride with you. We are on the outskirts of the downtown historic district- as close to downtown as you can get without actually being downtown. Located minutes from I-80 and 2 blocks from Highway 287. We are a block away from live music at the world famous Ruffed Up Duck and 2 blks from the Gryphon Theater at the Laramie Plains Civic Center, 1blk from the boarded up and historic Wyo Theater, and The Pedal House is right round the corner. 4 breweries are within a 5 minute walk. We have an active downtown with plenty of dining and entertainment options. Laramie is conveniently located near the following interesting destinations. Pilot Hill Recreation Area- 5mins Pole Mountain Recreation Area @Med Bow NF-10mins Vedauvoo -15 minutes Curt Gowdy State Park-25 mins Med Bow Peak- Snowy Range-45 mins Saratoga Hot Springs-90 mins Rocky Mountain National Park-120 mins Steamboat- 2 hours Ft. Collins-60 mins Centennial Wy-30 mins Woods Landing-30 mins Denver-120 minutes Rocky Mountain National Park 2hours Grand Teton Nation Park- 6 hours Yellowstone National Park 7 hours Wind Cave National Park- 4 hours 2 bikes are available for guests to borrow. The UW cowboy roundup bus route is on our street but I believe you have to go downtown to catch it. Safe Ride will also pick you up at any bar or restaurant and drop you off here. 7.6 walkability score (very walkable) most errand etc can be accomplished on foot. 98 bike score (bikers paradise) daily errands can be accomplished on a bike. 2 bikes are available to be borrowed if needed please ask. We have a smart tv which means you can access Netflix, YouTube, hbo now, etc but not cable. There is a dog park a 1/2 mile west on Garfield if you walk over the train bridge.