Casa de Pura Vida - Rare & Desirable End Unit, Fully updated, Unique amentities

Durango, CO, USA

Condo1110 sq. ft.
Bedrooms2
Sleeps6

Bathrooms2
Half Baths0
Min Stay3 nights

2BR/2BA - Large Balcony to endless National Forest - 1 minute from Purgatory

Casa de Pura Vida (CPV) surrounds you with the Love of owners who have spared no expense to ensure you have a true Home Away From Home experience. Barely rented, pristine condition. Edge-of-the-woods - Pure Colorado - secluded mountain chalet feel, including wood paneled vaulted ceiling & natural wood and stone fireplace. Amazingly open and adaptable split level floor plan serves your needs for both group activities as well as privacy. See floor plan image in photos. Scroll down for Floor plan amenity list. www.durangopuravida.com reveals - in detail - why we are Durango’s BEST Base Camp.

In the Heart of the San Juan National Forest, on Durango’s Western slope. Prime year around outdoor paradise locale (http://durangopuravida.com/see-do/), we are central to countless top 10 Durango activities (http://durangopuravida.com/minutes-away/).

From our secluded 102 square foot balcony deck, as well as from our sprawling grounds, take in above-the-tree-line breathtaking, panoramic views (see photos) of endless Aspen Spruce woodlands, Needles Mtn. Range, and Mt. Engineer (we are only 10 minutes from trailhead).

This fully renovated 2BD (Master: King, Guest: Queen + rustic bunk beds), 2BA (both full, granite bathrooms), sleeps up to 8. Very comfortable mattresses. Queen sleeper sofa in living room has a Serta mattress which sleeps like a high end bed.

Check in time is at 4 PM and Check out time is at 10 AM.

We offer you a refreshing variety of unique, cherished amenities and warm coziness such as (more details at http://durangopuravida.com/extras/):

OVERALL HIGHLIGHTS

*Free ski shuttle

*Fully equipped, wood floored, stainless steel & granite counter top “chef’s kitchen”

*Extra-large balcony patio perfect for grilling/entertaining (patio 102 sq. ft., Weber Genesis 3 burner grill) viewing endless forest and mountain range (see photos)

*Indoor hot tub/sauna/pool in complex

*Seamless kitchen - living room – balcony patio connectivity optimizes entertaining space (see floorplan)

*Private, lockable ski/outdoor equipment closet

*Keyless, no stress coming and going

INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS

*High end interior furnishings/woodwork/technology/audio system

*Extra picture window – uniquely amount of sunlight and warmth – since a rare END unit (no dark tunnel hotel room feeling)

*Master Bath has large jetted tub

*Updated full bathrooms with granite countertops

TECHNOLOGY/ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

*Free High speed wifi

*3 TV’s, including *2* 55” 4K LED Smart TV’s in Living and Mstr, as well as flatscreen TV in 2nd bedroom

*HDMI cable into each of 3 TV’s allows your downloaded movies to be played from YOUR computers

*DVD player with good selection of movies to watch fireside (or bring your own DVDs)

*300 watt LG bluetooth soundbar – play your music from your smart phone

*37 cable channels (e.g., ESPN, TBS, Discovery, ABC Family, AMC, Fox, NBC)

*Wide selection of board and card games

CHILD FRIENDLY

*Pac ‘n’ Play

*High chair

*Sprawling grounds for any outdoor game

*campfire pit on grounds

PARKING

*Covered, spacious garage parking (under bldg.) only 1 minute walk through indoor hallway to and from unit

COMMUNITY AMENITIES

*Indoor hot tub/sauna/pool in complex

*In house, convenient ski/snowshoe/snowboard/accessories shop with reasonable rates

*Men’s and women’s sauna dressing rooms

*Exercise room & equipment

*Tennis court

*Game room (e.g., pool table, darts)

TOP 10s/OUTDOOR/SIGHTSEEING/CULTURAL/SPA/EATING&NIGHTLIFE/SHOPPING INFO:

Go to our AWESOMELY informative website: http://durangopuravida.com/see-do/

OWNERS WILLINGNESS TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND

*Owners Tom and Maria available for consultation regarding local “insider” information provided on our website

*Customized website with private guest login answering questions and providing “trip enhancing” such as a shopping list and what to bring to maximize your entertainment

*More details on how we uniquely address your trip focus: http://durangopuravida.com/groups/

Durango information freebies:

--Distance from CPV to Durango top 10’s: http://durangopuravida.com/minutes-away/

--See’s and Do’s (We did all your research!!!): http://durangopuravida.com/see-do/

--Current weather/snow/river info: http://durangopuravida.com/weather-and-snow-reports/

We focus on making you feel right at Home, by connecting you to this paradise through our website, and making sure you have the experience you need to feel totally rejuvenated, because you deserve nothing less!

First Floor

Modern Kitchen

• Granite countertops

• Stainless steel appliances

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Custom natural wood cabinets

• Keurig coffee maker, milk frother

Balcony Patio

• Weber Genesis 3 Burner Grill

• Outdoor seating

• Patio/Coffee Table

Well Lit Dining Area

• Natural wood table with six chairs

Living Room

• Vaulted wood panel ceiling

• 55” 4k Smart LED HDTV

• Bluetooth audio system

• Sofa sleeper with queen size Serta mattress

• Wood burning fireplace

• Large sliding glass door

Multi-Purpose Bedroom

• Queen size bed

• Large closet

• Twin bunk beds

• Large dresser

• Corner desk

• New carpet

• Ceiling fan

Bathroom

• Granite countertops

• Tile floors

• Large shower and tub

• Toilet

• Sink

Laundry Room

• Bosch washer and dryer

• Pantry/Laundry Closet

Second Floor

Master Bedroom

• Vaulted wood panel ceiling

• King size bed

• 55” 4k Smart LED HDTV

• New carpet

• Extra large closet (8’W x 2’D X 9’H)

• Ceiling fan

Master Bathroom

• Granite countertops with double sink

• Tile floors

• Large shower and tub

• Toilet

EXTRA AMENITIES

High Speed WiFi

Netflix

Family friendly • Pack ‘N’ Play

• High Chair

• Books and games

• Outdoor equipment/ ski closet

3 minute walk to:

• Indoor/Outdoor Hot Tubs

• Indoor Pool

• Ski Shop

• Game Room

• Group Facilities

• Tennis Court

• Exercise Room

Check in time is at 4 PM and Check out time is at 10 AM.

Owner

Gracious Hosts Tom Brunner & Maria Miller

Member Since 2016

Premier Partner

This VRBO partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.

Response rate:
100%

Response time:
within one hour

Speaks:
english

Calendar last updated:
Sep 21, 2018

About Gracious Hosts Tom Brunner & Maria Miller

My amazing wife Maria and I are business owners and understand the need to go above and beyond to ensure you have the Great Experience you deserve on your Getaway! Our primary goal is ensuring your make Everlasting Memories! Dialing you into the local secrets is our specialty, so you have the highest quality vacation. As a family of 4 we are a fun loving, in-the-moment, adventure-focused Family. Our current Base Camp is the desert of Tucson, Arizona. My co-pilot wife is formally known as Dr. Maria Miller, an animal conjurer (animals just show up at our house!) and veterinarian who graduated from the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine. She practices as a beloved housecall doctor in Tucson Arizona called Tucson Vetcalls. Only because I am psychologically trained have I been able to fend off Maria and Katie’s tag team strategies to try and adopt more animals. Let’s not discuss how many we have! Katie is a true Mother’s Daughter; Katie joyfully rides her quarter horse through the Sonoran desert and proving she is one tough cowgirl! Katie is a horse whisperer and fellow animal lover like her mother. Our son William is following in my footsteps of playing what I call the Royal Game: Tennis. He and I are fierce competitors, whether we are volleying in tennis, playing chess or ping pong. William reads voraciously, and we brought some of his books here, so enjoy!! Will and Katie also helped with our choosing what games to have here. Formally I am known as Dr. Tom Brunner (call me Tom if you call) and I am a consultant and psychological expert. I am passionate about helping other people reach their True Potential. How did our Family get started? The first time Maria and I locked eyes was unforgettable. We were across from each other, underground, and in motion; on the Metro in Washington, D.C. We had nothing but our youth back then. We hope Casa de Pura Vida gives you these kinds of unforgettable moments. Cheers, The Brunner

Gracious Hosts Tom Brunner & Maria Miller purchased this Condo in 2016

Why Gracious Hosts Tom Brunner & Maria Miller chose Durango

We recognized in Cascade Village as a mountain chalet like village that invoked our memories of Old World edge-of-the-wilderness childhood experiences. We wanted that authentic, mesmerizingly beautiful, raw and secluded mountainside feel. We love the friendly, non snobby atmosphere of Cascade Village. Skip the overdeveloped, resort crowd bustle. Our rare corner/end condo Home has unbeatable, panoramic views above the treeline. Our views of endless, rolling Aspen Spruce woodlands is the perfect backdrop to our many nights of family get togethers, as we sit fireside or on our covered, oversized patio. We have travelled all over the World…and constantly asked ourselves, is this THE place we could fall and stay in LOVE with so deeply that it would become our Family’s year-round destination? Finally, a place we could live – as the Costa Ricans say – “Pura Vida!” Pure Life. Our Family felt an immediate and instinctual bond for Durango, and Cascade Village. And Casa de Pura Vida was born…We Hope you will come join us and Live Pura Vida! We do not think you can get a purer Colorado experience than with us... Durango possesses an almost unheard of (even compared to other Colorado towns) convergence of sporting, outdoor, sightseeing, musical, shopping, spa (check out the 114 degree water at Pagosa Springs) and culinary/nightlife adventures. Durango has won over 84 awards just between 2008 and 2016 alone. Many of them from nationally recognized publications like National Geographic, TripAdvisor, Ski, Forbes, Sunset, USA Today, True West, Outdoor, Country Living, and Buzzfeed. We wish you Pura Vida! Please Care for our Home the as if it was yours, and we promise to treat you like Family! Happy Trails! Owners Tom and Maria

What makes this Condo unique

Described by a long time realtor as one of the nicest 2BD, 2BA condos in our community, we immediately felt an instinctual connection with the warmth and tasteful customization of our mountain side gem As an end unit, it has a uniquely warm, cozy feel. Throughout the day light spills in from the large side picture window as well as from the large sliding glass doors through which from our sofa you have Million Dollar views! Amenities galore: Interior, tasteful,design, including granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wood floors, 55" 4K Smart LED TV's, and more, gives you a high end custom home feel. Custom woodwork, including wood paneled vaulted ceiling, gives you that mountain chalet experience you serve during your getaway.

Amenities

Swimming pool
Internet
Hot Tub
Fireplace
TV
Satellite or Cable
Washer & Dryer
Children Welcome
Parking
No Smoking
Heater

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

Master Bedroom
1 king
Multi-Purpose Bedroom
1 queen, 1 bunk bed, sleeps up to 4

Bedrooms all have high quality mattresses with 100% cotton sheets. All are tastefully decorated with TV's in each room. The Master bedroom has jaw dropping views looking out over miles of national forest. Master bedroom has 55" Smart LCD HDTV with cable. HDMI cable allows you to bring your own movies!

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1
toilet, combination tub/shower, tub
Bathroom 1
toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, jetted tub

Granite countertops. Tile Floors.

Location Type

Resort
Our community has resort like amenities and is also only 1 miler from Purgatory Resort, offering some of the best skiing in Southwestern Colorado.
Rural
Our mountain chalet offers an unparalleled, pristine, edge of the wilderness locale such that guests feel they are on the side of the mountain. Limitless views Alpine Spruce national forest.
Village
Cascade Village is a condominium community offering a Pure Colorado mountainside, edge of the wilderness feel. Rich in amenities, including large indoor heated pool, hot tubs, sprawling grounds.
Monument View
Picturesque views of historic San Juan National Forest and Mt Engineer.
Mountain View
Panoramic, above the tree line views of the majestic Needles Mtn Range as well as of iconic Mt. Engineer (Approx 13,000 ft at peak). See our photos for the amazing views of pristine national forest.
Ski-In
You can cross country ski right out of our front door, and we have an in-house full service downhill and cross-country ski, snowboard, and snowshoe shop.

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Parking
Heating
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Fireplace
Natural wood is provided
Linens Provided
Garage
Internet
High Speed internet with WiFi
Towels Provided
Fitness Room / Equipment
Living Room
Queen Sleeper Sofa that has a Serta mattress that feels like sleeping in a real bed.

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Dishes & Utensils
Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area
Child's Highchair
Dining
comfy seating for 6 people

Entertainment

Television
HDMI cables available
Satellite / Cable
Stereo
DVD Player
HDMI cables available
Books
Game Room
Games
Pool Table

Outside

Lawn / Garden
Sprawling grounds
Balcony
Outdoor Grill
Deck / Patio
Tennis

Suitability

Long-term Renters Welcome

Pool / Spa

Indoor Pool
Sauna
Communal Pool
Hot Tub
One indoor and 2 outdoor hot tubs!

Onsite Services

Massage

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.

20 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

1 - 6 of 20

Very homey!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Michelle H.

Beautiful condo which met all our needs. Stocked with everything that you could possibly need. Comfortable beds!

Owner's Response:

We appreciate your 5-star review of our cozy condo! We are delighted that our mountain chalet met all of your needs! We agree the beds are very comfortable! Look forward to seeing you soon. Happy trails and safe travels!

Your gracious hosts,

Tom and Maria

lovely home

4/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Kristi B.

perfect place for our Durango vacation. The drive to and from Durango is breathtaking. Nice being away from the town a little. We loved the condo. Two level bedrooms was great for us.

Owner's Response:

Thank you for the gracious review of your recent stay at Casa de Pura Vida, our - and your - Home Away from Home. The panoramic views of the beautiful fall colors this time of year of the unspoiled San Juan National Forest from our over-sized balcony are second to none. Our split level floor plan has many advantages including allowing privacy between parties such as parents and their children or among groups of people. And we know people are amazed by the “postcard” view from the upstairs window. We agree that the drive from our place up on the mountain to Durango is one of the prettiest drives in all of Southwest Colorado. Look forwarding to hosting you in the future!

Tom and Maria, Owners

Casa de Pura Vida

Met and exceeded all expectations.

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

ANDREW J.Longmont, CO. USA

Very inviting home with all the essentials and more. Very clean and beds were extremely comfortable.

Owner's Response:

Andrew,

Your wonderful comments only reinforce us to continue placing the highest value on making sure we offer the very best amenities and most comfortable environment for our cherished guests! We look forward to seeing you again, and until then We wish you “Pura Vida” !!

Gracious Hosts Tom and Maria,

Very Nice Unit

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

lance M.

Located in a nice community and well stocked from spices to firewood. The owner is awesome to work with. I will rent this unit again

Owner's Response:

Thank you so much for the kind review! We appreciate your recognizing the unique lengths we go to - to make sure all the details are there, so we surpass expectations! Look forward to hosting you again. Glad you took advantage of our diverse spice collection. Don’t forget to bring steaks to cook on our Weber 3 burner grill! Tom and Maria

Amazing accommodations in a beautiful setting!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Cheryl S.

This was the perfect “base” for our summer hiking trip! Everyone was very comfortable. The only regret is that we didn’t have a little more time at the condo between activities, lol!

Owner's Response:

We are humbled by your kind review! We loved corresponding with you all - all through your trip - on the very best that Sweet Spot of the Western Slope area offers. It is the Ideal Base Camp for hiking, as well as skiing. We look forward to hosting you again at your Home Away From Home.

Great condo, great location, great hosts.

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

blake s.

We had a great stay in this condo. It was clean, well maintained and had all the comforts of home. Great location: close access to several great towns visit; right off arguably the best drive in Colorado (million dollar highway); countless different hikes and other outdoor activities. The resort amenities were nice as well...pool and hot tub were an added bonus for us. Everything you'd want in a trip to Colorado.

Hosts were excellent. They were very communicative and reached out on a couple of occasions to see if there was anything we needed. They have done a lot to condo to make it an easy stay...a lot info about local activities, where to get food, and other things to do. If we return to the area in the future we would certainly consider staying here again.

Blake

Owner's Response:

Maria and I feel the same way about the Western slope of Southwestern Colorado! We appreciate your very detailed review. We strive to go that extra mile to ensure the comfort of our guests. The name “Million Dollar Highway” goes a long way to describe the vision of the very scenic drive to Cascade Village from Durango or Silverton. We hope for your swift return to our mountain chalet, Casa de Pura Vida!

Your gracious hosts,

Tom and Maria

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Only a 3 Minute drive (or FREE ski shuttle) to year around activities on the iconic and fabled Purgatory Mtn. Also convenient to many Durango area Top 10's. With us as your base camp, you can avoid the resort crowds, and get the Pure, unfiltered Colorado in-the-mountains feel. We are nestled in a sprawling meadow among mountains on the Western slope of Durango, in the Heart of the San Juan Mountains. We are centrally located between the outdoor paradises offered by Durango and neighboring Silverton. With us, your backyard is National Forest...welcome to Pure, Old World Colorado. Leave the crowds and hustle and bustle behind!!!!! Kick back in style with all the amenities of a hotel without the generic cave experience of a dark hotel room. We have an END/CORNER UNIT with a rare amount of sunlight and atmospheric warmth. See our floorplan here: http://durangopuravida.com/360-views/. We are in Durango's Outdoor Sweet Spot, our backyard is endless miles of Aspen and Spruce woodlands leading up to the Needles Mtn Range and Mt Engineer, a year around outdoors paradise. Our website www.durangopuravida.com gives you an insider's view (and overviews and MAPS AND APPS) of the best attractions/outdoor/sightseeing/spa/cultural/artistic and shopping attractions. Due to Durango's truly amazing variety of activities, it has won over 100 awards in the last decade (view awards here: http://durangopuravida.com/).

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Wonderful 4.9/5·Good for families

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Property # 978152

Casa de Pura Vida - Rare & Desirable End Unit, Fully updated, Unique amentities

2BR/2BA - Large Balcony to endless National Forest - 1 minute from Purgatory

Owner

Gracious Hosts Tom Brunner & Maria Miller

About Gracious Hosts Tom Brunner & Maria Miller

Why Gracious Hosts Tom Brunner & Maria Miller chose Durango

What makes this Condo unique

Amenities

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Location Type

Meals

General

Kitchen

Dining

Entertainment

Outside

Suitability

Pool / Spa

Onsite Services

House Rules

Cancellation Policy

20 Reviews

Very homey!

lovely home

Met and exceeded all expectations.

Very Nice Unit

Amazing accommodations in a beautiful setting!

Great condo, great location, great hosts.

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