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Purple Juniper: Heart of Downtown, Sunny Front Deck
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m
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Explore the area
Durango, CO
- Fort Lewis College7 min walk
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad8 min walk
- Animas River Trail12 min walk
- Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Purple Juniper: Heart of Downtown, Sunny Front Deck
With the Purple Juniper as your home base in Durango, you will be able to park your car and walk everywhere in town. Walk four blocks and arrive at the heart of downtown with its restaurants, cafes, shops and the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
The Purple Juniper is an intimate and inviting half-duplex facing a quiet, sunny neighborhood street. It is cozy with an open floor plan and updated bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen and living room are connected by a granite island with three seats. Additional dining seating in warmer months is a four-seat table on the front deck. The bedrooms have a queen bed in one room and two twins in the second room. All beds are solid, plush and comfortable. A good night's sleep is key! Evaporative cooling in the Summer additionally provides for restful nights.
In addition to Main Avenue and downtown, walk several blocks to the Nature Trail and Sky Steps. The neighborhood is pedestrian and dog-friendly, and the block on which the Purple Juniper resides is especially quiet and peaceful.
Guests are welcome to bring two pups, provided they stay off of furniture and aren't big barkers. No cats (sorry). Note that immediately after booking, you will receive a brief rental agreement to review and sign with basic items such as no parties or events and pet authorization if applicable.
Two things to consider in deciding whether this home is ideal for your family. First, it is a cozy space with 650 SF total. Second, the Purple Juniper does not have a yard. The other half of the duplex, which is a monthly rental, has a yard, but it is dedicated to that other other half. Likewise, the Purple Juniper has dedicated use of the front deck. This allows for privacy and ease for each of the homes. It means as well, however, that staying at the Purple Juniper with pups involves taking them out for walks, not an unpleasant task in the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, but worth considering.
Permit info: CUP 12-06; 01484
The Purple Juniper is an intimate and inviting half-duplex facing a quiet, sunny neighborhood street. It is cozy with an open floor plan and updated bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen and living room are connected by a granite island with three seats. Additional dining seating in warmer months is a four-seat table on the front deck. The bedrooms have a queen bed in one room and two twins in the second room. All beds are solid, plush and comfortable. A good night's sleep is key! Evaporative cooling in the Summer additionally provides for restful nights.
In addition to Main Avenue and downtown, walk several blocks to the Nature Trail and Sky Steps. The neighborhood is pedestrian and dog-friendly, and the block on which the Purple Juniper resides is especially quiet and peaceful.
Guests are welcome to bring two pups, provided they stay off of furniture and aren't big barkers. No cats (sorry). Note that immediately after booking, you will receive a brief rental agreement to review and sign with basic items such as no parties or events and pet authorization if applicable.
Two things to consider in deciding whether this home is ideal for your family. First, it is a cozy space with 650 SF total. Second, the Purple Juniper does not have a yard. The other half of the duplex, which is a monthly rental, has a yard, but it is dedicated to that other other half. Likewise, the Purple Juniper has dedicated use of the front deck. This allows for privacy and ease for each of the homes. It means as well, however, that staying at the Purple Juniper with pups involves taking them out for walks, not an unpleasant task in the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, but worth considering.
Permit info: CUP 12-06; 01484
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Durango
Durango is home to this holiday home. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Durango Discovery Museum and Historic Tram Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
Durango, CO
What's nearby
- Durango Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Fort Lewis College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Durango Area Tourism Office - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
- Animas River Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- lone spur cafe - 7 min walk
- Steamworks Brewing Company - 7 min walk
- Durango Coffee Company - 7 min walk
- HomeSlice Pizza - 3 min walk
- East by Southwest - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Victoria Schmitt
Served in Cameroun, West Africa with the Peace Corps a few decades ago. Returned to wait tables, drive buses and ultimately earned a degree in civil engineering. I moved to Durango in 2005 and worked as Professional Engineer for the county, having the opportunity to learn a lot about the area and work with great people. I chased Buddhism for a long while, having great adventures in the US and abroad, and ultimately found truth in the salvation offered by Jesus Christ. I have the opportunity to share the gospel with those in jails and recovery centers, and continually learn from the women I get to meet. Otherwise, I am learning to garden and enjoying for the first time a flock of chickens, who are so much fun! I love reading and learning and walking pretty much anywhere, even including all around cities on the rare occasions I find myself there.
Why they chose this property
I love that this duplex is right downtown where guests can park and walk everywhere. While many may drive out for adventures during the day, they can park at night and walk to Main Ave. Others choose to just leave the car completely and walk everywhere - such a great way to decompress and so relaxing. I love that while the home is so central, it also has a quiet, peaceful feel.
Sitting out on the front deck in the Summer with the trees all around feels both connected and secluded. I like that people can come and find all the essentials in a clean, fresh home and completely relax into their time away.
Sitting out on the front deck in the Summer with the trees all around feels both connected and secluded. I like that people can come and find all the essentials in a clean, fresh home and completely relax into their time away.
What makes this property unique
Ideal location. Five-minute walk to the heart of downtown restaurants, shops and historic train. Wonderful front patio overlooking a pedestrian-friendly street. In addition to downtown, the Nature Trail and Sky Steps up to Fort Lewis College are just a few blocks away. The Purple Juniper is an easy launch spot for everything in town and a peaceful place to which to return and relax.
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