Title: Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks Family-friendly vacation home in Grand Junction with a water park ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80370000/80367200/80367142/fc4555e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80370000/80367200/80367142/625a62a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80370000/80367200/80367142/5757ee9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80370000/80367200/80367142/5c1b6cc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80370000/80367200/80367142/2d99efda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Colorado Mesa University, Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks provides a water park, a firepit, and a playground. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5988 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks Welcome to Butterfly Home! \+ Covered patio with fire pit and BBQ grill, perfect for gatherings! \+ High-speed Wi-Fi and a big flat-screen Smart TV for movie nights! \+ Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ceramic range stove, pots and pans, and a full-size coffee maker + Keurig combo. \+ Clean lines, updated appliances, and plenty of natural light! \+ 1-car garage plus driveway and trailer-sized parking. \+ Efficient heating system. \+ High-efficiency evaporative cooling. This home uses advanced evaporative cooling technology to keep you comfortable. It pulls air through water-cooled pads outside, causing the water to evaporate and cool the air, which is then circulated indoors—providing a natural, energy-efficient way to lower the temperature and create a refreshing environment. Bedrooms and Bathrooms: \+ 1st Bedroom has a Queen Bed and closet storage. \+ 2nd Bedroom has a twin over full bunk bed and closet storage. \+ Shared bathroom has a toilet, sink, and a shower/tub combo. \+ Location, Location, Location! The ultimate Grand Junction home base for mountain biking, hiking, sightseeing, or simply relaxing in the quiet surroundings! Located in the Lincoln Park Historic District, just 1 block from Lincoln Park, Stoker Stadium, Municipal Golf Course, public swimming pool, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. Plus, enjoy baseball, softball, and track tournaments year-round. Just 1/2 mile to Colorado Mesa University. Very quiet neighborhood just one mile (easy walk, easier ride) to downtown GJ with its cute main street, great restaurants, weekly farmers' markets, concerts, and more. For adventurers—3 miles to Lunch Loops hiking and mountain biking area (rideable on bike paths and streets), 5 miles to Colorado National Monument, 35 minutes to North Fruita Desert (18 Road), and 25 minutes to Kokopelli Trailhead. Short drive to downtown Grand Junction for small-town shopping, summer concerts, farmers' markets, festivals, restaurants, pubs, breweries, large chain grocery stores, and a public park with an outdoor pool. Minutes to iconic Grand Valley mountain biking trails including Tabeguache (Lunch Loops), Kokopelli, and the North Fruita Desert Area (aka 18 Road). \+ 5-Star Standards with Visit Fruita! This home is professionally cleaned for your arrival. The kitchen will have a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven with a full-size coffee maker, dishes, wine glasses, pots & pans, silverware—plus some spices, coffee & filters, paper towels, trash bags, and dish detergents to get you started! Bedrooms include new mattresses, high thread count bedding, down-alternative comforters, fluffy pillows, and extra blankets. The bathrooms have towels, washcloths, plus toiletries to get you started including toilet paper, facial tissue, bar and hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 988 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/915700/915633/fa002c0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street Downtown - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 1,015 reviews CA $131 CA $150 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=915633&PinnedHotelID=915633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42330000/42329000/42328947/a9ecb6b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LOCATION? 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 93131 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.07209%2C-108.54866&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AcA6c3Y6DpLmszM8Hv4ZKYPybxE=) Grand Junction, CO #### What's nearby - Colorado Mesa University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Two Rivers Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Western Colorado Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - St Mary's Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Bananas Fun Park - 10 min drive - 5.2 km #### Getting around - Grand Junction Station - 4 min drive - Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk - ‪Freeway Bowl - ‬12 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks located? > This family-friendly Grand Junction vacation home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Colorado Mesa University and Elliott Tennis Center. Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Museum of the West are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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