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Purple Juniper: Heart of Downtown, Sunny Front Deck

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Animas River Trail
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Durango

In Durango .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Arts Center. Durango Area Tourism Office and Sorrel Sky Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 10 min walk
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪lone spur cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Steamworks Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gazpacho New Mexico Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪East by Southwest - ‬7 min walk

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 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

Property manager

Victoria Schmitt

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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

Rules

Maximum one pet unless a second pet is approved with additional fee.
25 years of age is required to rent.
No parties or events. Maximum 4 guests at Purple Juniper and 5 guests at Highland Sage

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Purple Juniper: Heart of Downtown, Sunny Front Deck Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this duplex! It’s cozy, but great for a family of four, especially if you plan to get out. Bedrooms were great, and communicating with Victoria was easy. She went above and beyond. The best, though, was the neighborhood. It’s walking distance to downtown and a lovely part of Durango. Plus, our pup was super comfortable and enjoyed walks each morning and night. WiFi worked well but was a little shaky when I was on work zooms. We didn’t cook, but kitchen seemed well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience in this cozy, comfy home, located directly in between downtown and Fort Lewis College. Easy 5-minute drive to campus or 5 minute walk to downtown. We were delighted by the cute and quiet neighborhood, which we enjoyed from the front deck. Ample on-street parking made it easy to carry bags in and out. The kitchen was well appointed with everything we needed. Check-in and check-out were a breeze, and I really appreciated that the host takes care of the trash and laundry so I don't have to!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Duplex within steps of downtown Durango

Nice home with a spacious backyard conveniently located near downtown Durango. Home Had All the basics provided and had ample sleeping, storage and sitting space. Nice front porch deck to relax and enjoy the green scenery. Victoria the owner was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to rent her place again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, easy walk to downtown!

We loved Purple Juniper! It was an easy to everything. The street is quiet and pretty, we enjoyed sitting out on the front porch. The house is spacious and clean. We will definitely look to book here again next time we're back in Durango!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

This was the perfect place to come back to after all of our adventures on this trip! Everything we needed was there and we loved being able to walk around since we were so close to so much! I would recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Purple Juniper Downtown Durango

Perfect spot for walking to downtown, charming neighborhood with beautiful gardens. Home was perfect for our needs, very clean and furnished with all we needed for our stay. Host was excellent and communication was the best I have experienced. Would love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay in Durango

Juniper House was the perfect spot for us for a long weekend in Durango. We could easily walk into town, the nature hike, or coffee. It is in a wonderful neighborhood. The house was just as shown, very clean and comfortable, and well stocked. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could live here!

Very cute remodel of an older home! Nice neighborhood and close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pefect

We absolutely loved our stay at Purple Juniper! The location was perfect. We walked to hiking trails, biking trails, restaurants, coffee shops and breweries. The space and accommodation was more than expected. Very pet friendly. Our dog refused to leave. She kept running back inside and laying down on the dog bed that was provided. We look forward to staying again. Thank you Victoria for the great experience! Kelly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOB M., Home- Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Purple Juniper- A Cozy Stay

Purple Juniper was simply lovely, a cozy 2 BR, 1 Bath home located on a quiet street in downtown Durango and easily walkable to all of Main Street's attractions, including the train station. It was a perfect base for "Grandma Camp" activities with our 7 year- old grandson, which included a ride on the historic train.The front deck was perfect seating for two home-cooked dinners while basking in the late April sunshine. The kitchen is extremely well equipped, our Hostess was friendly and responsive, and the contactless check-in process could not have been easier. We will definitely return here on oir next trip to Durango.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay at the Purple Juniper home. It really is just a short walk or bike away from most things to do in Durango. We had easy access to all the local shopping and restaurants. The Durango to Silverton Narrow gauge train was also a short distance away. The property was as advertised: having all your vacation needs and spacious enough for 3 adults to spend most of a week here without stepping on each other's toes. The property manager, Victoria, was super friendly and helpful with all of my questions before and during my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay, will be back!

We had the perfect stay at Purple Juniper! Such a lovely, safe neighborhood and an easy walk to so many shops and restaurants downtown. Victoria was the perfect host, so easy to communicate with and willing to get us anything we needed our entire stay. The residence has an impressive and generous stock of every kitchen and pantry staple you could imagine, truly the best of any rental we have ever stayed at. The beds were very comfortable and there were plenty of extra linens and towels.10/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Durango Trip

This was a very comfortable and cozy place had everything you can imagine. The Kitchen was perfect and was lacking nothing. The only thing I would change is the TV was Very Small maybe 36" pretty hard to Watch a Movie. Other than that I would stay there again anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location

Had a great stay- easy walk into town. Was a bit worried that it would be noisy with street traffic etc being so close to downtown but it was very quiet. Nice sunny front porch and the steps path up to Fort Lewis Campus are just a couple blocks down the street. There is a second unit in the other half of the house with separate entrance. Parking on the street was plentiful. The host Bictoria was absolutely prompt about staying in touch with me to answer questions. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and cookware.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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