Gracias a la Vida-Panoramic Lakeside Villa

Location: Pucon, Chile, South America (1.5 Hr Temuco Airport; Overnight Sleeper Bus from Santiago)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-7)

$2000/week mid-October through mid- April
$300/night rest of year (5-night minimum)
$100 Cleaning fee.
$30 Additional Per Night for Use of Inflatable AeroBed if 6 or 7 Guests
Off-Season Couples, Monthly, and Long-Term Discounts
Payments can be made by PayPal or personal check.
50% deposit due on booking; remainder 60 days prior to check-in if time allows.
Pets NOT allowed. NO SMOKING indoors or outdoors.

GRACIAS A LA VIDA is a charming, one-of-a-kind, spectacular, custom-built home that dances with color and light. It is named after the famous song, "Thank You to Life" written by the popular Chilean folksinger, Violeta Parra. Whether you are looking for adventure, romance, comfort, retreat, R and R, cross-cultural experience, culinary enjoyment, or just a delight to your senses, you will find it here. SEE "CLICK HERE PHOTO SHOW" below to see two more pages of photos!

This remarkable home is perched dramatically atop seven 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. Jaw-dropping views from literally every room. Curved, faux painted walls in bright, elemental colors; curved, sweeping ceilings; gleaming copper sinks; colorful indigenous art in every room; comfortable furniture; and all of the modern conveniences of home. The furnishings and art are indigenous-inspired, and include photos and art gathered from the owners’ travels. This is our dream home, lovingly built with every detail in mind. Lovely native landscaping, fruit trees, and a paradise of colorful flowers and plantings on all sides. The owner loves gardening and flowers, as you will see from the wonderful cosmos, marigolds, zinnias, and crocosmias, just to name a few.

The sunlit, pumpkin-colored, Machu Picchu Master Bedroom suite, with a queen-size bed, offers a dramatic lake view, sliding doors to a circular brick terrace, walk-in closet, stone double shower, looking out directly at the volcano, with massage and rain heads. The Sunflower Room, in a restful blue, has a queen bed, an equally dramatic vista of the Lake and Mountain backdrop as well as a sliding door to the terrace, and a desk. The Poppy Room, which has 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 as you bathe. The mattresses in all three rooms are super-comfortable, with high-thread-count bedding. An optional, queen-sized, inflatable AeroBed with an additional foam mattress topper can also be set up in the living room for two additional guests.

The gorgeous, sunny, designer kitchen contains a large copper farmhouse sink, bar sink, breakfast peninsula, quiet dishwasher, microwave, and all the cookware, dishes, and utensils that you might need. Cook your delicious dinner on our typical Chilean outdoor grill and dine on our fabulous, rooftop deck. We have plenty of comfy outdoor furniture so you can spend as much time out in nature as you would like. Climb the volcano or hike amidst the lofty araucaria trees, raft a river, horseback ride in the hills, then soothe your muscles in our jacuzzi and loung around in our comfy bathrobes and slippers. Pamper yourself while enjoying a view of a lifetime!

Our friendly caretaker family, who live in their own house across the road, is available to help you with whatever you need. Anthony is American and Paulina is Chilean. They have considerable caretaking experience and will give you a warm welcome.

The perfect getaway while enjoying the wide array of activities in the spectacularly scenic Chilean Lake District. Enjoy hiking in the beautiful nearby national parks, rafting the Trancura River, climbing or skiing the volcano, and soaking in a local hot spring (if you can tear yourself away from our Symphonic Wave Seat, super-jetted roofop VitaSpa). Visit one of the dozens of restaurants in Pucon or dine indoors or out while savoring the most panoramic view Pucon has to offer, right from our rooftop terrace. After a magical sunset, gaze at the entire Milky Way, the Southern Cross, and other constellations of the Southern Hemisphere. Listen to the sounds of the native bandurrias (geese) and, if you are fortunate, green parrots will land in the trees just outside the bedroom windows.

There are limitless possibilities for recreation in the Pucon area and many tour operators, either via internet or in Pucon, to assist you. After you finish with your activities, return to your home away from home. Treat yourself to a massage or yoga class just ten minutes away in Pucon, or a soak in our rooftop, outdoor. Or we can arrange a massage right in our home. Relax on the deck, day or night, beneath our ten-foot, lighted umbrella. We can promise an unforgettable stay—you may not even want to leave the house!

Vacation Rental Features

• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Private Hot Tub
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Gazebo
• View/Location
  • Lake View
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Rooftop Terrace with Dining Area and Fabulous Spa with Symphonic Wave Seat, Pizza oven. Direct Santiago-Pucon flights Seasonally, Copper Sinks and Indigenous Art Throughout Home; Spectacular View from Every Room. An Unforgettable Chilean Lake District Experience.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Smoking Not Allowed
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• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

• Pucon is the considered the adventure capital of Chile. Visitors come from around the world to climb the Villarrica Volcano, river raft the Upper or Lower Trancura River, sea kayak, enjoy the 2.5-mile-long sandy beach, dine at over 30 Pucon restaurants, shop at the craft markets and boutique shops, enjoy the local casino, and visit Volcanic Caves. Day trips include several beautiful, forested National Parks, ten natural hot springs and spas, and vistas of other volcanos and glaciers. Pucon is two and a half hours from the Argentine border, two hours from the Pacific Ocean beaches, and a five-hour drive from Puerto Montt. Whether your passion is the wind in your face as you ski down a volcano, savoring Chilean delicacies or handmade chocolates, soaking in a hot spring, or stargazing at the expansive Southern Hemisphere sky, you will find Pucon and Gracias a La Vida enchanting and welcoming. You can even study Spanish in an adventure-filled, world-class setting