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Purple Juniper: Heart of Downtown, Sunny Front Deck

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Durango, CO
  • Durango Arts Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Henry Strater Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Durango Area Tourism Office
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 size of 650 SF total. Second, the Purple Juniper does not have a yard. There is a backyard, but it is dedicated to the other half of the duplex, which serves as an executive monthly rental. The Purple Juniper has dedicated use of the front deck. This arrangement allows for privacy, ease and predictability for each of the homes. It also means, 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
Our customers tell us they enjoy this vacation home's walkable location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Arts Center
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Victoria Schmitt

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Purple Juniper: Heart of Downtown, Sunny Front Deck Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Our son attends Ft Lewis College and we love the downtown area. We were able to be the stop between school and home for our son. Plus we were able to walk anywheer downtown. perfext size for the two of us and our fur baby. Kitchen is well stocked and the heated bathroom floor was a wonderful surprise! Victoria is an amazing host!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Great location close to Main Street in a quiet neighbourhood. House is exactly as described and is a wonderful spot to take a short vacation break. Very clean, very well stocked kitchen. And the communication was amazing, had a few questions before the trip, and all were answered promptly and with care. Thank you, we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita M., Durango, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, well stocked, close to town!
We were in Durango to visit friends. The house was very close to town so we could walk to restaurants and stores. The house is cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place of Peace and comfort
Our stay was so perfect. We rarely had to drive our car and everything about the house was great! We even came home one night to a deer standing at the door. It was like he was a yard decoration!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole B., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great hospitality!
A wonderful stay … the place was exceptionally clean, well-located, and had everything we needed. The host was very responsive and provided great local recommendations. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Experience
The property was even better than advertised. The neighbor was great and location within walking distance of downtown. Victoria, the property manager, communicated well and checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. 5 starsProperty and Management.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mac G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
This is a cozy spot to walk to local restaurants and also to a couple local hikes
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody B., Spring

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay in Durango!
We loved our time at the Purple Juniper! Super cozy and clean for our family of 4 and one pup. The owner was so kind to reach out to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed after we checked in. The check out process was also amazing as Victoria wants you to enjoy your morning and not do too many chores for check out! That was refreshing and relaxing! Thank you Victoria and we will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in town
5 minute walk to Main Street, very clean, and great communication with owner helping plan activities in the area!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G., Tallahassee, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Everything was fantastic! Clean, well appointed, well equipped, and fantastic location! Our host was easy to reach and responded quickly to all our questions! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT LOCATION!!!
Easy walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants, train station, and more. Extremely responsive host. Loved our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Great house in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
What a lovely place to stay! Easy check in and check out…clean, wonderfully stocked kitchen, comfy beds and all around great place to stay for the four of us! Walkable to town. We would definitely recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, quiet location close to downtown
Very quiet neighborhood and close to downtown. Just a couple of blocks walking to restaurants and pubs! Very clean and nicely appointed duplex. I enjoyed my visit to Durango!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango Adventures
My husband and 3 y/o son stayed at the Purple Juniper and had a great experience. Beautiful area walking distance to the train and downtown Main Street. Victoria was great to communicate with. The house was perfect for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z., Fort Collins

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in perfect location!
Property is clean and has everything you need to make your stay in Durango cozy and comfortable. Great communication throughout the booking process.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci D., Mesa, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place in Durango!
Our trip to Durango was amazing and Purple Juniper was the perfect place to stay! I've stayed in many VRBO properties and Purple Juniper is one of the best. This place is absolutely adorable and has everything you need for your stay. This trip was myself, my husband and my two teenage kids. Purple Juniper worked well for us because there were two bedrooms and the second bedroom my kids stayed in had two twin beds so nobody had to sleep on the couch. Purple Juniper is the front unit of this duplex. We had the front porch and the other unit had use of the backyard. We spent every evening hanging out on the porch. It was nice and quiet. We met the people staying in the other unit as they use the front porch to access their front door. They were the nicest people and we talked with them every day. Purple Juniper is a couple blocks from Main St. We easily walked down to Main St where all the shops and restaurants are. The unit was very clean and well put together. The owner, Victoria, is amazing. She checks in on you and makes sure everything is going well. It was refreshing because sometimes you never hear from a VRBO owner or manager. You just show up and hope the place is actually there. lol. There was plenty of parking. We parked right in front of the unit every day. We also saw a deer right on the property! Being from AZ we don't see that kind of stuff. I highly recommend Purple Juniper. We will definitely be staying again next time we come to Durango.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango duplex
Well located, well appointed, and squeaky clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

domenick and rosa a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaways
Awasome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Escape: VRBO's Charm and Comfort Combined
Excellent location for a Durango stay. I was able work during the day both on the bar inside and the outdoor porch area. The walk to downtown is so easy and convenient. AND very quiet. Victoria was the perfect host, she made sure all the essentials and BEYOND were available, even checked in during my stay to ensure all needs were being met. My son is a FLC student, he popped in before and after classes, making the location perfect for those visiting students. The furniture and bed were very comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the cooking and dining items you need. I really enjoyed sitting outside in the evening with a glass of wine watching the neighbors walk by. The Purple Juniper will be my go-to stay in Durango.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place with great location!
Perfect spot for a Durango stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to walk to downtown
We had a great stay in Durango. The location and amenities were all fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

marla e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Repeat customers, love the place, location and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024