Estrella de Oro sits on one of Golden's most storied properties—a landmark built in the 1870s when dusty stagecoaches rolled through Colorado's gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Originally a home station for the Overland Mail and Express Company, the building welcomed weary travelers with hot meals, fresh horses, and lodging during the frontier era. The property is located in Golden's 8th and 9th Street Historic District, a working-class Victorian neighborhood dating to 1859.

The main structure, dating to 1873, witnessed Colorado's transformation from frontier territory to modern state. After purchasing the property in 1994, the previous owners transformed it into something special, constructing a stunning 1,700-square-foot straw bale residence designed for sustainability, along with a studio cottage and brick courtyards that give the property its distinctive Santa Fe character. The spaces were decorated with handcrafted furniture, antiques, and art collected from travels to Mexico.

Located just blocks from historic downtown Golden, the property puts guests minutes from Clear Creek, the School of Mines, and all that Golden has to offer. When you stay, you're becoming part of a narrative stretching back 150 years, experiencing cozy Southwest accommodations where Victorian craftsmanship blends seamlessly with Santa Fe-inspired courtyards. History lives here—not as a museum piece, but as a working part of Golden's story.