Come stay in this authentic miner's cabin, a short six-mile drive to Cripple Creek where gaming, the Butte Opera House and mines tours offer an adventure into the gold rush past.

   The Thompson cabin was originally built in the Ajax Mine on one of the lower levels as a office. In the 1940s, Joseph Thompson had it dismantled and rebuilt it in the Athletic Field where the baseball park is, now often referred to as the Gold Bowl. In 1996 it was move from the gold bowl to its current location. The current owners Joe & Marjie Stevens, who operate and run the Colorado Trading and Transfer Company of Victor, have refurbished the cabin with antiques and furnished it in such a way to retain its history.

   The Thompson Cabin is completely furnished for your comfort and is suitable for two. The kitchen has an 8' counter with a double sink, microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot and dishes. There is stove with oven and refrigerator. For heat the cabin has both electric and propane. There is a television with Direct TV for your enjoyment.   

   A circa 1900 wood cooking stove is used as a table for the TV. There is an antique table with the two ends can be opened up for more space. The bed is of cast iron.

   The bathroom has a single sink, medicine cabinet with mirror, shower and stool.

   The cabin is located about 200' from the road so it tends to be quieter there than most places.

   Outside are a picnic table and benches for your enjoyment.

   Sorry no pets or smoking inside.

   Enjoy breath taking views of the Sango De Cristo and Collegiate mountain ranges. A short 2 1/2-mile drive up the American Eagles road offers spectacular views of the Continental Divide, Pikes Peak and modern and historic mining operations.

  Skaguay Reservoir is about 7 miles away ad is perfect for fishing and boating. Throughout the district are interpretive trails relating the history of the Gold Mining District.

   The elevation up here is 9717" so bring warm clothing to enjoy your outings.