Welcome to Casa Pura Vida by Grenadier, an inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom open-concept retreat located in Calgary’s premier northwest lakeside community of Arbour Lake. Blending the charms of southern destinations with modern comforts, this 1,850-square-foot vacation home is spread across three bright, fully private levels. It offers its own private ground-floor entrance off the rear deck for complete privacy, providing a spacious and fun base for exploring Calgary and the Rocky Mountains.
The Living Space The interior layout features 9-foot ceilings on the lower floors to keep the environment airy and comfortable. Relax by the stylish gas fireplace in the main living room, stream movies on the Roku TVs, or challenge your group to retro video-game showdowns on the provided Wii or PS3 consoles. For analog fun, a selection of classic board games is available for rainy-day tournaments.
Bedrooms & Bed Configurations To comfortably host up to eight guests, the suite offers 3 dedicated bedrooms providing a total of 5 separate beds:
• Bedroom 1: Plush Queen bed and ample closet space.
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed equipped with extra blankets for cozy nights.
• Bedroom 3: Twin-over-Double bunk bed—ideal for kids or extra friends.
• Additional Sleeping: A Double Trundle bed is available within the common living area.
• Wellness Tech: Every bedroom is thoughtfully equipped with a portable fan, dedicated white-noise generator, color adjustable UV-C lights, and built-in device charging ports.
Chef’s Kitchen & Dining The fully equipped kitchen comes ready for everything from packing trail lunches for Banff to staging an elaborate family dinner. It features full-size major appliances, a popcorn maker, a rice cooker, a Brita filter jug, and a comprehensive coffee bar equipped with an espresso machine, drip coffee maker, and French press. Gather inside around the dining table, or take your plates to the side deck for an outdoor feast under Calgary’s big sky.
Premium Wellness & Amenities
• Private Recreation: Head downstairs to enjoy a dedicated games room equipped with a ping-pong and pool table combo.
• Fitness & Recovery: Melt away stress after a day of hiking or skiing with a soak in your private 6-person hot tub, or use the yoga mat, exercise bike, and weights for a morning workout.
• Remote Work-Friendly: Settle into a private dedicated office space featuring a workstation, external monitor, computer mouse, printer, and a professional ring light for Zoom-ready video conferencing.
• Family Gear: Travel light with child-friendly provisions including a Pack ’n Play crib and a toddler booster seat.
• Laundry & Storage: An in-suite washer and dryer, iron, steamer, and ironing board are provided for ultimate convenience.
Location & Neighborhood Benefits Enjoy the quiet, tree-lined security of a premium residential community while remaining steps from convenience. You are a short walk or a 3-minute drive from Crowfoot Crossing, giving you immediate access to grocery stores, restaurants, pubs, cafes, and a movie theater. Local recreation facilities and indoor public pools—including the Shane Homes YMCA, Melcor YMCA, and Westside Rec Centre—are within easy driving distance. Golfers can easily access 33 local courses within an hour`s radius.
Unbeatable Proximity for Day Trips:
• 10–15 Mins: Market Mall and Nose Hill Park.
• 15–25 Mins: WinSport Olympic Park (ski, snowboard, and terrain park competition facility), Downtown Calgary, the Calgary Zoo, and Stampede Park.
• 30–45 Mins: Major shopping hubs (Chinook Centre, Cross Iron Mills, Southland Mall).
• 45–90 Mins: Quick, traffic-skipping highway access to Kananaskis Provincial Park (45 mins), Banff National Park gates (60 mins), and Lake Louise (90 mins). For extended adventures, Jasper National Park is an accessible 4.5-hour drive away.
Tournaments, Leagues & Regional Events The property sits adjacent to Northwest Calgary`s major sporting hubs, presenting an ideal stay layout for visiting league teams, tournament competitors, and athletics spectators. Guests can travel easily to gridiron competitions at McMahon Stadium or Shouldice Athletic Park (featuring synthetic Hellard, Encana, and Stampeder fields). Ice hockey, figure skating, and curling matches are supported locally via Crowchild Twin Arena, Bowness Sportsplex, and multi-surface options at Father David Bauer, Norma Bush, and the Calgary Winter Club. High-performance court setups are available for volleyball at Jack Simpson Gym, alongside outdoor baseball diamonds at Shouldice Park, training lanes at Absolute Baseball Academy, and dojo training at Arashi Do. For professional sports and arena entertainment, your group is a direct drive from the historic Saddledome, letting you easily catch NHL Calgary Flames hockey games, marquee stadium concerts, and massive live events.
Featured Championship Spotlight: The 113th Grey Cup Calgary takes center stage as the national host city for Canada’s premier football championship. The 113th Grey Cup will take place live at McMahon Stadium on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The accompanying 2026 Grey Cup Festival will take over Stampede Park from November 8–14, 2026, delivering an expansive multi-venue schedule of concerts, public fan activations, and team events.
House Rules & Guest Policies
• Check-In/Out: Check-in is after 4:00 PM; check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-ins (>1 hour) are subject to cleaning schedules and incur a $10–$50 fee.
• Parking Logistics: The driveway belongs exclusively to the upstairs tenants; ample free street parking is located directly opposite the house next to the community mailbox.
• Noise Enforcement: Strictly no parties or events. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. To ensure compliance with local bylaws, smart Minut noise-monitoring devices are installed inside each suite to track volume decibels without recording audio.
• Smoke & Pet Policy: Strictly non-smoking. Dogs may be considered upon request, and an additional pet fee will be assessed.
• Property Layout: Casa Pura Vida is one of two entirely separate, legally registered private suites (the other being Il Veneto) that comprise the Arbour Crest by Grenadier residence. Internal stairs connect the home`s levels.
• Peace of Mind: Fully licensed by the City of Calgary under Business License BL276288. We back your stay with a transparent mechanical breakdown guarantee providing a 10% daily rate refund if an outage affects the hot tub or core appliances.
* No parties and no unregistered guests allowed.
* Absolutely no smoking of any kind in the home. We take pride in maintaining a smoke-free environment. Parties and/smoking in the property will carry with it a fine of $1500.
*Hot Tub rules are posted and included in your guidebook. All guests using the hot tub must review these rules prior to use. Children under 18 must be accompanied by adults at all times.
* Guest Verification: We require all guests to complete a quick five-minute guest verification process upon booking. You will receive a link after booking. This step is essential to ensure the safety and comfort of all our guests, as not all guests have the same past bookings and positive ratings on Airbnb. We appreciate your understanding and trust that our positive reviews reflect our commitment to your best interests and an exceptional stay.
Thank you for choosing our property. Your comfort and safety are our utmost priorities.