Housing for Visiting Scientists & Faculty

Flexible-term furnished housing for visiting scientists, sabbatical faculty, and short-term researchers near NLR and Colorado School of Mines.

Research Residences is a purpose-built residence in Golden, designed for researchers and academics on flexible-length stays. Private furnished bedroom, all utilities and monthly cleaning included — a quieter, more residential alternative to a hotel or corporate housing during a sabbatical or short-term research visit.

What's Included

A more livable alternative to an extended hotel stay — the room is fully furnished, rent includes all utilities and WiFi, and shared spaces are cleaned twice a month, so a short-term visit doesn't come with hotel-level cost or hotel-level isolation.

• All utilities and high-speed WiFi included
• Fully furnished bedroom and common spaces
• Two full-size washer/dryers per unit
• Twice-monthly cleaning of shared spaces
• Ample on-site parking
• Sound-insulated bedrooms, suited to focused work

Who Lives Here

Visiting scientists, sabbatical faculty, postdocs, and academics affiliated with NLR/NREL and Colorado School of Mines. All residents are background-checked and screened. This is a quiet, shoeless home with a private workspace-friendly environment — not a student party scene.

Location

1150 Nile Street, Golden, CO 80401 — 15 minutes from Colorado School of Mines by direct bus, and a 5-minute walk to NLR/NREL's South Entrance Building. Close to downtown Golden, South Table Mountain trails, and Clear Creek Canyon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the minimum stay?

Lease terms are flexible — reach out directly to discuss timing for a sabbatical or short-term research visit.

Is there a private workspace?

Bedrooms are quiet and sound-insulated, and shared common spaces are available for work outside your room.

How does this compare to a hotel or corporate housing?

Furnished, all-inclusive pricing at a lower cost than hotel or corporate housing rates, with a residential, community-oriented environment rather than a transient stay.

What's included in rent?

All utilities, high-speed WiFi, and monthly cleaning of shared spaces. Private room shared bath starts at $1,150/month; private room with private bath is $1,250/month.

Can I sign a lease before visiting in person?

Yes. Photos are available for anyone arranging a stay from out of state or internationally.