Pucon house rental - Gracias A La Vida
Gracias A La Vida
 
Pucon house rental - Gracias A La Vida

Gracias A La Vida

House with Lake in Background

House with Lake in Background

Villarrica Volcano from the front of the house

Villarrica Volcano from the front of the house

Living Room with View of Lake Villarrica

Living Room with View of Lake Villarrica

Sunny Kitchen

Sunny Kitchen

Sunflower Guest Bedroom Spectacular Lake View

Sunflower Guest Bedroom Spectacular Lake View

Gorgeous Master Bathroom

Gorgeous Master Bathroom

Jacuzzi on Rooftop Terrace 360-Degree View

Jacuzzi on Rooftop Terrace 360-Degree View

Machu Picchu Master Bedroom Spectacular Lake View

Machu Picchu Master Bedroom Spectacular Lake View

Guest Bedroom Single Bed Fantastic Volcano View

Guest Bedroom Single Bed Fantastic Volcano View

Amazing Volcano View from Kitchen Sink

Amazing Volcano View from Kitchen Sink

Sunset Over Lake Villarrica from Rooftop Terrace

Sunset Over Lake Villarrica from Rooftop Terrace

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps7
  • 2 Bathrooms
 

Photos and Description of the Pucon vacation house rental
3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 2 to 11

GRACIAS A LA VIDA is a charming, one-of-a-kind, spectacular, custom-built home that dances with color and light. Please note that WE WILL ALSO HAVE A CABANA WITH A PANORAMIC LAKE VIEW soon, which sleeps 4 (one bedroom with one queen bed and the other with either two twins or one California king).

Our home is named after the famous song, 'Thanks to Life' written by the popular Chilean folksinger, Violeta Parra. 'Ayun Mapu' is the special name of our 9-acre property; it means 'Land of Love.'

The setting and scenery are spectacular. Relax on our 360-degree, panoramic rooftop terrace, either soaking in our jacuzzi, immersed in a great book, sipping a pisco sour or a wonderful, Chilean vino, or enjoying a delicious meal. Savor Patagonian lamb, freshly-caught seafood, or garden-picked organic vegetables. Sink into our comfy couches, enjoy great mattresses and soft sheets. You will enjoy an unforgettable stay.

Adventure, Romance, Comfort, Retreat, Rest: Whether you are looking for adventure, romance, the comforts of a home way from home, a retreat and well-deserved rest, a cross-cultural experience, culinary enjoyment, or just a delight to your senses, you will find it here.

Our exceptional home is perched dramatically atop nine acres of verdant pasture land and oak forest just three miles outside of Pucon, in the foothills of the majestic Villarrica Volcano. Gaze to the north at sparkling 16-mile-long Lake Villarrica, end to end.. Look south toward an immediate, unobstructed view of the volcano. Astounding views from every room. The grounds are professionally landscaped and the house architecturallly-designed and Feng Shui'd. High ceilings; faux-painted walls in bright, elemental colors; curved, sweeping ceilings; gleaming copper sinks; colorful indigenous art; comfortable and artistic furniture; and all of the modern conveniences of home.

The House and Amenities: Furnishings and art are indigenously-inspired. The fully-equipped kitchen is sunny, cheerful, with a peninsula for three, and dining table for eight in the spacious dining area. The sunlit, pumpkin-colored, Mapuche Master Bedroom suite, with a queen-size bed, with a dramatic lake view, sliding doors to a circular brick terrace, walk-in closet, stone double shower facing the volcano, with massage and rain-shower heads. The Sunflower Room, in a restful blue, has a queen-sized bed, an equally dramatic vista of the Lake and Mountain backdrop as well a desk and a sliding door to the terrace. The Poppy Room, with both lake and volcano views, is furnished with a twin bed and a desk. Soak in the indoor tub/shower of the guest bathroom (shared by the Sunflower and Poppy rooms), and enjoy a marvelous volcano view. The mattresses are super-comfortable, with high-thread-count bedding, and an optional aero-bed with memory-foam topper. Enjoy the rooftop deck with 360 view, hot tub & dining area.

Caretakers and Available Activities: Our friendly caretakers live in their own house across the road. Available to help you with whatever you need, they will allow you as much privacy as you wish. Play with our 3 goldens, and 4 cats if you like.

Gracias a la Vida is the perfect year-round getaway to enjoy the wide array of activities in the scenic Chilean Lake District. Enjoy hiking in the beautiful national parks, raft the Trancura River, climb the volcano, and soak in a local hot spring. Dine inf the fifty+ restaurants in Pucon or dine indoors or on our rooftop terrace while taking in the most panoramic view Pucon has to offer. After a magical sunset, view the entire Milky Way, and the Southern Cross. Listen to the sounds of nature. In the winter, snowboard, ski, get a massage, relax by the fire, take a yoga class, marvel at the snow-capped volcano & enjoy the tranquility and exquisite beauty of Pucon. Make Gracias a la Vida your most perfect memory of Chile, and your gateway to Patagonian adventure.

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32 Reviews of Property 168488 in Pucon, Chile

The Best Volcano & Lake View in Pucon, Unforgettable Dream Home
average rating of 5.0 based on 32 reviews
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The Best Volcano & Lake View in Pucon, Unforgettable Dream Home
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360 221-7715
Pucon Chile
In Buenos Aires, Argentina
5

Dream in Ayün Mapü

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 19, 2012
  • Stayed: Jan 2012
Ayün Mapü is on top of a hill in the way to the volcano Villarrica. It is an important place to admire and enjoy the scenery. From there we had a 360 degrees view from where we saw on one side the Lake Villarrica and on the other side of the volcano. And the hillsides around the house were covered with vegetation, trees and flowers of different colors that harmonized the view.
In every moment spent there we saw a beautiful and different landscape. Even the night changed there. The few lights around allowed the beauty of a starry night where our eyes were lost, accompanying the vastness of the sky.
The house was very complete with plenty of space and comfort details. It was full of light and color that brightened our soul. A special place where each person can find the paradise of his dreams.
Kindness, beauty, immensity: all that we found in Ayün Mapü. I recommend you visit it to feel what we enjoyed there.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: What fantastic guests you were and how fortunate we were to have met you! Your family truly deserves the description of "international ambassadors of goodwill." Roberto, you even fixed our light switch plate! What a delightful family you are! It gives us such pleasure to receive such wonderful feedback. We designed our home for ourselves and it has turned out to be a gift to so many people!
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From Guestbook Daughter and 3 Y.O. Grandaughter

  • Submitted: Feb 18, 2012
  • Stayed: Feb 2012
In gratitude of karma, which led us to you, and to your beautiful abode, we leave our overflowing love and amazement here for you and those to come. The energy that you have created together is felt throughout your home, your land, and, more than anything, in our hearts. I know this is just the beginning of a beautiful, budding friendship. We hope to soon return to see, feel, and learn more. We'll be sure to send many more friends from Santiago so that they, too, can enjoy this beauty and love.
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Magnificent Home

  • Submitted: Feb 18, 2012
  • Stayed: Feb 2012
What a magnificent home and space you have created, surrounded by the natural world of mountains, water, flowers-and a volcano. Pucon did prove to be the "adventure capital of Chile!" Every day was a new adventure- hiking the volcano, zip lining through the canopy, playing on the beach, soaking in the termas, and often ending the day up on the roof in the hot tub under the Southern Cross! Thank you for sharing with us.
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Incredible House and Surroundings

  • Submitted: Feb 18, 2012
  • Stayed: Feb 2012
What you and Bob have done here is to design something that is magnificent...a place that is part of the incredible surroundings. We have all been absolutely in awe of the views from each window. The sunlight, the stars, the rain, the clouds, the wonderful flowers, the mountains, the lake, the volcano have been awesome. Our family is ever more richly joined because of our time together here. Thank you for sharing what you have created.
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Everything was great!

  • Submitted: Jan 7, 2012
  • Stayed: Dec 2011
You have such a lovely home and we are happy taht we had the opportunity to stay there.We did a lot of hiking. Perfect weather.
Thanks again.
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Spectacular Home!

  • Submitted: Jan 7, 2012
  • Stayed: Dec 2011
Dear Judyth and Robert,
Thank you so much for letting us stay in your spectacular home! We never stopped being in awe of the beauty and tranquility of this house, its views, and the setting. You are VERY fortunate!
We loved meeting Chai, Oso, Dulce, and Salomon-our 20-year-old twins spent much time playing with them and acting like kids again! Hopefully we'll have the opportunity to return one day- the rafting hiking, thermal baths, horseback riding, volcano climb were amazing.Gracias!
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Heaven on Earth

  • Submitted: Nov 19, 2011
  • Stayed: Nov 2011
We are thrilled, Claude, that your stay was so wonderful. It is difficult for us to find adequate words for us to describe or advertise our Pucon home. Breathtaking, tranquil, expansive, magical.... you just have to be here and experience it! We admire the gorgeous new flowers as they bloom, are awed by the volcano in its various majestic presentations, ooh and aah at the celestial sunsets and the vast, starry night sky as well as the mystical glow of the full moon on the lake. We are filled with gratitude at stewarding this remarkable property.
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Ottawa, Ontario
5

A Beautiful Place to Stay in Chile

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 18, 2011
  • Stayed: Nov 2011
Our group stayed at this wonderful home for a week. Our high level of anitcipation before the trip was met and exceeded by our experience here. The house is new, clean and beautifully built. The views are stunning, with a lake in the front and a volcano looking out the back. The deck and hot tub are signature features that highlight the stay. We felt very at home.

The on-site caretakers tended to our needs and showed us around the house when we arrived, but who ensured our privacy as well. Upon our request, they prepared a traditional Chilean dish for us one night for supper. They are very friendly.

The grounds are spacious and well maintained and the house is relatively isolated, giving us plenty of room to relax. But it is only a 7-8 minute drive from from the town of Pucon, which has all the required basic amenities as well as a number of enjoyable restaurants. The house's location strikes a great balance between isolation and proximity to a populated area. Pucon is an hour and a half drive from Temuco, which is an hour flight south of Santiago.

We spent the week soaking in natural hot springs, trekking up mountain trails and visiting volano tubes - all within easy driving distance from the house. We spent most nights in Pucon trying the different restaurants, which cater to any palet, but the local dishes are recommended.

All the information and picutres posted on the website and used to describe the house was accurate. But the pictures cannot do the house and the scenery justice of course. The owner was very helpful in answering questions and genuinely interested in ensuring that we were comfortable and well taken care of.

This property is definitely recommended as a great place to spend a memorable vacation.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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The Best Volcano & Lake View in Pucon, Unforgettable Dream Home
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360 221-7715
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  • Submitted: Mar 8, 2011
  • Stayed: Feb 2011
Thanks for coordinating things to make our stay possible at your house on short notice!

You have a lovely house and we sure had a great time and looking forward to be back to Pucón soon!! My mother was especially amazed of the extraordinary views from your house! We hear Pucón could be visited in summer as in winter, so we will plan to visit Pucón in ski season!
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  • Submitted: Feb 8, 2011
  • Stayed: Feb 2011
We really enjoyed our stay in Pucón – your house was beautiful and we loved exploring the surroundings. There is so much to see that we will definitely need to come back and spend more time.


The caretakers were wonderful – Nelson lit the pizza oven for us one day, set up the stove and hot tub and brought us a big bowl of raspberries.

You can definitely include my comments on your website. I have a large network of friends and colleagues here in Santiago and will most definitely recommend your home in Pucón to them.