Title: Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=181493&destination=Fruita%2C+Colorado%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=119607846&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert ## Photo gallery for Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert ![Outdoor dining - Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert (Fruita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119607900/119607846/a960cfee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert (Fruita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119607900/119607846/9612f73a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert (Fruita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119607900/119607846/0a909df7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert (Fruita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119607900/119607846/1a34953d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert (Fruita)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119607900/119607846/dddee8dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert Close to trails and town yet in a world all its own. The perfect fit for adventuring, relaxing, and everything in between. Peaceful setting at the end of the road with expansive vistas of the Book Cliffs, Grand Mesa, and Colorado National Monument. Indoor and outdoor space curated for optimal comfort and calm. Spectacular sunsets, sunrises, and stargazing to bookend your days of exploring all the Grand Valley offers. Desert Gemini Ranch is a 2000 square foot retreat on five acres bordered by BLM land and farm fields. This is a rural retreat at its best and only six miles from downtown Fruita. The living, kitchen, and dining space is a light and open floor plan, perfect for gathering or relaxing. The large windows offer amazing views looking out to Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa. The split floor plan creates privacy for the primary bedroom with large ensuite bathroom. The additional three bedrooms are tucked quietly on the west side of the home. All bedrooms have queen beds. The three bedrooms on the west side of the home share a large bathroom with double sink. A half bath is located off the kitchen. Outside, sitting areas are intentionally designed throughout the property for taking in the views in every direction. The home and land nurture a calm and comfortable vibe. Prime location is convenient to all Grand Valley offers: 6 miles to downtown Fruita; 9 miles to Colorado National Monument; 10 miles to 18 Road trails; 12 miles to Kokopelli trails; 25 miles to Rabbit Valley trails; 14 miles to Grand Junction downtown area; 27 miles to Palisade wineries ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Hiking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14800/14746/19dd67dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Vista Hotel Horizon Drive District - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Free airport shuttle 8.2 Very good 3,515 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=14746&PinnedHotelID=14746&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2110000/2108700/2108693/311fff4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wine Country Inn Palisade Palisade - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet friendly 9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=2108693&PinnedHotelID=2108693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31360000/31356900/31356803/000ff163.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Junction Northwest 24 Road Corridor - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet friendly 9.2 Wonderful 917 reviews CA $188 CA $215 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=31356803&PinnedHotelID=31356803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/912000/911982/420937bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Junction by IHG 24 Road Corridor - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews CA $204 CA $234 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=911982&PinnedHotelID=911982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62580000/62580000/62579947/6d83602e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The View House with Hot Tub Palisade - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=62579947&PinnedHotelID=62579947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72050000/72048700/72048644/b32e7f29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Morning Coffee with the quail. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Fruita, this vacation home is in a rural area. Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Colorado National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Adobe Creek National Golf Course and Regal Canyon View. Canyon View Park and Bananas Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, hiking, and mountain biking. 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The drop was enormous. Colorado National Monument is somwhere I can't recommend highly enough, but allow enough time for all the overlooks, it is larger than it looks. We did 3 hours that evening and another 3 hours the next morning and only scratched the surface. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1331/6d47bb43-7413-44e2-af1f-0c0e09bc3e32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Colorado National Monument 16 min drive \- 17.1 km - ![Sunrise over The Grand View Overlook at Colorado National Monument located in Grand Junction, Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532645535/70a90e41-1907-430e-8cee-0b6908f6ef1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Canyon View Park 17 min drive \- 19.3 km - Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center 12 min drive \- 12.1 km - Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial 13 min drive \- 13.1 km ### Getting around - Grand Junction Station 29 min drive - Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) 29 min drive ### Restaurants - Maverik #400 13 min drive - McDonald's 14 min drive - Base Camp Provisions 13 min drive - Taco Bell 14 min drive - Munchies 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert? ### What time is check-out at Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert? ### Where is Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Experience Desert Gemini Ranch and the magic of the Colorado high desert Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amylee M. Sep 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house was beyond our imagination. The hosts were simply amazing. The location was beyond beautiful. We were sister with husbands and we were all comfortable. ![Views from the back of the house. Simply beautiful relaxing and peaceful ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/950193f6-e446-4d0d-954d-2f4c9dbcaaff-1759195098101.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Amylee M. 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