At this one-of-a-kind home in the Grand Valley, experience nature while being just 15 minutes from downtown. Designed and built by a master builder as a family masterpiece, every room offers stunning views of the Colorado National Monument.
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Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 105200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Exposed Sandstone Slab From Hillside in Home, 5200 SqFt, Amazing Views!
One of a kind 4BR 3BA 5,200 sqft home. Stunning views of the CO Ntl Mnt and entire Grand Valley. Our grandpa, a home builder, designed this rustic house as a masterpiece for his family. He wanted it to be part of nature, so he fit it between trees and inside left exposed the massive sandstone slab on which it’s built. Experience nature but less than 15 minutes from downtown. This large house has entertained our family and friends for generations, and we’re thrilled that now you can share it with yours, too. This is our only rental house, so you'll be sure to receive dedicated service!
---------Home Description---------- Our grandpa designed and built this unique home in a way that captures the rugged terrain on which it sits and compliments the stunning natural beauty of the Colorado National Monument that serves as the backdrop. He made it so every room has its own stunning view. Look closely at the photos to see the rock and wood detail throughout. The sandstone slab of the hill on which it’s built actually makes up the entire wall of the downstairs family room and the floor of the room above. Grandpa had artistic vision, creativity, and the craftsmanship to put it all together and he built this house from his heart. (He was still building furniture for us well into his 90s!). It has served as a cherished place for family gatherings, and we invite you to enjoy your vacation the way we have enjoyed this home throughout the generations. Have breakfast in the kitchen or on the upper deck, while enjoying unobstructed views of the Colorado National Monument and the way the morning sun hits the red rocks. Spend evenings watching the sun set over the Bookcliffs and the Grand Valley. During the summers you might catch a lightning storm over the grand valley as the thunder echoes off the massive canyon walls behind the house. Or use our BBQ to make your meal on our giant deck while taking in the views. Take leisurely walks through the neighborhood or drive/bike to get to everything that Grand Junction has to offer. (See list below!)
While most of the home furnishings are rustic and cozy in a way that preserves the years of fond memories, we made sure you had enough upgraded guest amenities to make your stay as comfy as can be: we just remodeled the showers, we have hotel-quality linens, plush towels, and plenty of toiletries. You get to enjoy a vacation with maybe the most gorgeous views in the Grand Valley, in a house full of charmingly-old stuff spanning generations, but you still get to sleep as if you were staying in a great hotel. Please note that we sometimes need to water the outdoor plants.
------PLEASE NOTE------- We try our absolute best to keep the house clean for you and all of our future guests. For this reason, we ask that you note our rules for no pets and no groups or gatherings of over 10 people. Unfortunately we aren't willing to bend on these rules and will have to say no to any exceptions (best not to ask). Thanks!
As our home is on three levels and on a hill, it has stairs to the front door and then staircases to the second and third level. Please take this into consideration if anyone in your group has mobility limits.
We do have a ring camera outside the front door. There are no cameras or any kind of monitoring equipment inside our home.
Should you need to make a last minute cancellation, this is our policy: As soon as you cancel our calendar opens up for rebooking. If a day (or days) you booked is rebooked, we will refund the amount we would have made on that day (or days). If no days are rebooked, unfortunately there will be no refund. Thanks for understanding.
---------Layout of the house--------
Main Floor: Kitchen (new fridge and stove) Breakfast nook Formal Dining Room Living Room and Fireplace Laundry room (washer/dryer, iron) Bedroom 2 (queen bed) Bedroom 3 (two twin beds, travel crib) Bathroom with bathtub
Upstairs- Entire floor is Master Suite (up a small staircase from the living room) Master Bedroom (king bed) Attached full bathroom with clawfoot bathtub, shower Sewing room attached to master (full bed)
Downstairs: Family room with built-in wet bar Playroom/Office (full bed) Bedroom 4 (queen bed) Bathroom with shower
----------Nearby Attractions---------- Colorado National Monument East Entrance (5 min drive) - close to Serpent’s Trail, Devil’s Kitchen hikes, etc. Mountain Biking on Tabeguache trail systems which includes the "Lunch loop", "Andy's trail" and many more (5 min drive) Redlands Mesa Golf Course (5 min drive) Two Rivers Winery (10 min drive) Historic Main Street with restaurants, shopping, art galleries, and summertime Farmer’s Market (15 min drive) Powderhorn Ski Resort (50 min drive) Take a day trip in your car to Moab, the Grand Mesa, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Ouray...
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: No smoking anything (pot, too) inside. Outside ok
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Things to do
Golf
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Unfortunately we never bend on this rule.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: We have pack-n-plays and other things for kids.
Events
No events allowed
No gatherings over 12 people.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking anything (pot, too) inside. Outside ok
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No gatherings over 12 people.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 required for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Located in Redlands, a neighborhood in Grand Junction, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Colorado National Monument and Cross Orchards Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bananas Fun Park and Canyon View Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Western Colorado Center for the Arts. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby. Visit our Grand Junction travel guide
Is Exposed Sandstone Slab From Hillside in Home, 5200 SqFt, Amazing Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Exposed Sandstone Slab From Hillside in Home, 5200 SqFt, Amazing Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Exposed Sandstone Slab From Hillside in Home, 5200 SqFt, Amazing Views!?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Exposed Sandstone Slab From Hillside in Home, 5200 SqFt, Amazing Views! located?
This family-friendly Grand Junction vacation home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Colorado National Monument, Redlands Mesa Golf Club and Tiara Rado. Bananas Fun Park and Canyon View Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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We had a wonderful time staying at this property. The location was easy to get into town or anywhere we wanted to go. It made for a great home base for our Western Slope adventures.
The home was awesome. Clean. Quiet. Functional. Great location - 12 minutes from Grand Junction or Colorado Monument. Convenient for Arches Nat'l Park, Grand Mesa, and Cameo Shooting facility. Can't wait to return!
We had a great stay for a golf trip. Location is awesome, and the house is perfect for entertaining family and friends. Very unique inside and the deck is awesome for star gazing. Hosts are very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Our stay here was the perfect home base for our friends annual mountain biking trip. It's the perfect get away for a group trip. We have rented this house every time we go to Grand Junction, we love it that much! Nothing like the privacy and views and unique architecture of this house in all of GJ!
When I look to stay someplace, I am hoping for a unique experience in a great location, and this fantastic rental delivered. No "cheapest-Ikea-furniture-we-can-find" experience here; authentic, clean, perfectly located against the backdrop of the Colorado Monument, close to Lunch Loops MTB, and one of a kind.
My wife and I stayed in this house, along with my mother and grandmother. The house was exactly as advertised, with the most amazing views from ecery window. We were close in proximity to site-seeing destinations, groceries, shopping, and downtown Grand Junction. Perfect vscation house!
I could not recommend this home enough. It felt like being one with nature and had many animal visitors while staying. The house, itself, is an obviously well loved, creative marvel. It was honestly difficult to get motivated to leave and explore the area instead of just starting at the house to relax the entire time
Ladies weekend for five...this place was absolutely perfect! Unique, eclectic, fascinating. Spectacular views from all windows. Nicely appointed, comfortable beds and furniture, lots of space to spread out...we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hosts were very welcoming and communication with them was super easy. Perfect place to get away!! Absolutely highly recommend!!
Had an incredible time with a bunch of friends before a big desert bike trip. We've made stopping by this house a tradition as we acclimate before heading out there. This house is so big and so cool. The bedrooms are all super different yet very comfortable and well cooled.
The outdoor patio's probably where we spent most of our hangout time -- an incredible view as you watch the sun set behind the rock formations.
We got to meet Lana upon checkin who gave us a warm welcome as well as some history on the house -- glad to feel like part of an extended family of regulars :)
Had 10 people in our group of friends and family. Loved the location and house! Lana was fantastic meeting us and showing us the house and giving us a history of the place. Sunrises were amazing! Views from every room. Views from kitchen in the morning were my favorite as the sun rose on the monument. Very large house with great appointments and character! Would absolutely recommend and return. The Grand valley is an amazing place to hike, eat and enjoy the wineries! Peche was our favorite restaurant. Best wine was at Colterris. The Coral White Rose was amazing! The overall best view and overall experience was at Restoration Winery. Great hikes were Lower Monument Loop trail, Mica mine trail. Book and enjoy the valley!
Folks have said the pics don't do it justice and they are right! This is the loveliest, cheerfully kitschy, uniquely rustic style home we've had the pleasure of staying in. It was clean and stocked well. Rooms to comfortably fit all 6 of us. There was something to see in every room. Gorgeous views everywhere you look! Property mgr/owner met us there to go over the quirky heating and cooling which just ads to how much I love this place. The owner was super responsive upon booking and any questions we had.
We come every year for a birthday golf trip. We played Redlands Mesa, Tiara Rado and Devils Thumb. Perfect place to stay and we WILL be back to this home!
Thank you for making the trip that much better!
And I mean wacky in the best possible way! We stayed as few groups of families in early May and there was more than enough space for everyone including multiple beds/bedrooms and a shared full bathroom on each of the 3 levels. The house was VERY eclectic with 70's style patterned wallpapers and something new to discover each time you entered the same room. The listing photos are accurate but don't do this house justice in portraying how unique it really is. The views of the surrounding landscape and Colorado National Monument were immaculate! We spent a lot of time on the giant outdoor deck enjoying the spring sunshine and amazing views. The location was great, easy to get to Grand Junction and to Palisade for wine tastings. The hosts were some of the nicest and most communicative hosts of any vacation home I have ever stayed in. Highly recommend this rental for bigger families and groups that aren't afraid of some wacky decor and wallpaper, if anything else you will be entertained by the charm of this home and its amazing history!
The location was great! Super convenient to town. And very private and tranquil once we were on-site. We enjoyed our stay. Especially the patio after the sun went down.
The house is an unusual layout (lack of doors on various rooms was interesting) but the hosts were brilliant, great location, the way the hosts thought about everything you might need while there (little things in the bathroom, kitchen - general supplies, etc) was great too.
Everything was absolutely wonderful. The house is one of a kind and ideally located to many fun things to do. The owners were so helpful and kind. We look forward to coming back again in the near future!
Very nice stay! Very comfortable home. Convenient to all Grand Junction shopping. I would recommend the rental and will stay there again with any family get togethers in the future.