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The Desert Moon- A luxurious retreat w/ amazing patio, shuffleboard, EV charger

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Dining
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Fruita, CO
  • Colorado Welcome Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dinosaur Journey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Colorado National Monument
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1- Lunar Landing 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2- Lunar Landing 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Desert Moon- A luxurious retreat w/ amazing patio, shuffleboard, EV charger

Relax and unwind after a day of adventure on the Western Slope with all of the amenities the Desert Moon has to offer. Situated perfectly in a quiet neighborhood, The Desert Moon is a short hike or ride away from the majestic Colorado National Monument, rafting the Colorado River, biking on the Kokopelli trail, hiking the McInnis Canyons, skiing at PowderHorn, or the many shops, restaurants, wineries and breweries of downtown Fruita, Grand Junction and Palisade. Plug your electric vehicle into the Phase II 50 amp Chargeport EV Charging Station in the heated, 3-car garage featuring bike racks and bicycle repair station. Step inside to your private oasis and find a fully equipped Chef's Kitchen with coffee and cocktail stations. Relax and read on the mid-century lounger next to the gas fireplace or recline back and take in a movie on the 65" smart tv with Bluetooth sound system. Challenge your partner to a game of shuffleboard under the neon lit moon. Step outside and take in the fresh air on the expansive patio and cook an epic bbq meal on the 4 burner Weber grill. Enjoy the covered, outdoor dining area, equipped with ceiling fan and roll-down shades with lounge area and propane fire pit. Explore the nightscape as the glittering array of stars and moon bounce off the Colorado National Monument with the in-house telescope. Draw a warm bath, drop in the lavender bath salts, pour a glass of wine and light a candle in preparation of settling into the luxurious beds to rest up for another day of adventure. 2 dog max (with prior approval.) No cats

Property manager

Chad Miller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dog max (with prior approval.) No cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are not allowed on the furniture or the beds.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fruita

Fruita is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park and Colorado National Monument, while Dinosaur Journey and John McConnell Math and Science Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Canyon View Park and Bananas Fun Park.
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Fruita, CO

What's nearby

  • Colorado Welcome Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Dinosaur Journey - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Colorado National Monument - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Canyon View Park - 12 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Grand Junction Station - 18 min drive
  • Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karma Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dragon Treasure Chinese Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Desert Moon- A luxurious retreat w/ amazing patio, shuffleboard, EV charger pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Desert Moon- A luxurious retreat w/ amazing patio, shuffleboard, EV charger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Desert Moon- A luxurious retreat w/ amazing patio, shuffleboard, EV charger?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Desert Moon- A luxurious retreat w/ amazing patio, shuffleboard, EV charger located?

This family-friendly Fruita holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center and Family Health West. Colorado Welcome Center and Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great clean updated house

Quiet neighborhood, nice house. Didnt stay long but hope to book again for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations

Property was close to the trails and our favorite pizza spot. Clean house which made relaxing after riding nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Loved the desert moon, spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Place to Stay

We absolutely loved staying at this property. It was just as described. Clean and spacious. Hosts were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, comfortable home

We were in Fruita for a family Christmas and this was the perfect place for extra guests my daughter didn’t have room for in her home there. It had all the amenities we needed, was in a quiet neighborhood, and such a beautiful home we felt very comfortable coming “home” to each evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay

Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Chadwell was very easy to communicate with, the property is fantastic and we look forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean very modern house

We loved this house! So clean and so much room for our family of 5 (with three under 5). Perfect set up and would stay again if coming back to fruita
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love love love

Place was so homey! Owners were really nice. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ryan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Fruita getaway

This is a great property. The location is in a nice neighborhood but close to downtown Fruita and all the western slope trails. This is one of the nicest houses that I have rented during any of my trips. We definitely would recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had the most amazing time!

We had so much fun at this beautiful, open, spacious home! The patio is a great place to have coffee in the morning or spend evenings relaxing with friends/family. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MTB in Fruita

Great property. Good location. Clean. Quiet. Newer. Good/fair price. We will definitely stay here again. Our group (3) are all 50+ men out here for MTBing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Great!

Booked this location in order to ride the trails. What a great location and the house was wonderful. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home!

We had a great stay at Desert Moon! Beautiful home and fantastic location for Adventure Fest. Communication was great. House was spotless and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guy's mountain bike trip

Great place to stay for guy's trip. Super clean, like new furniture, great patio and BBQ area, kitchen stocked with basic cooking items, garage w/ bike rack and maintenance stand. We'll be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

Great house for families. Outdoor space is wonderful for all. House was well set up and as advertised. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

California and Iowa meet in Colorado

We spent a fantastic weekend in Fruita meeting sort of in the middle between California and Iowa. The home was well organized and we felt so welcome. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kolynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty and Perfect

Hose was stunning the amenities are comfortable and we had everything we needed. Beds are very comfortable and the master shower is amazing. Kitchen is huge and the seating is comfortable inside and out. Loved the patio! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

This was the cleanest vacation rental I have ever stayed at-I am very picky! The entire property is beautiful and the owners have given careful consideration to every detail. As a former general manager of a vacation resort in Colorado, I can assure you this property is wonderful and managed properly. The neighborhood is quick and safe. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the Sun

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Desert Moon Oasis

Very modern, clean, well appointed home in Fruita. This home worked perfect for our families base camp making for a soft landing after daily activities exploring the desert and all the beautiful landscapes around Fruita. We would definitely re-visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F., Woodland Park, CO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Comfortable

This home is in a great location, the beds are comfortable, all the necessary goodies are provided for cooking a meal here, and I really enjoyed the lunar motif. Leaving directly from this house, it is easy to get in a good cycling tour of the area, both out on farm roads and cruising around town and the neighborhoods. Also, McInnis Canyons Nat’l Conservation Area was a great hiking spot. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy

Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place To Relax

As I am an OTR Truck Driver. This was a nice place to just relax and chill. The location is not to far from stores or amusement parks. We were able to spend quality time as a family together here. This home makes me want to buy a house and set it up just like the host set it up. Thank you for letting us use your home. Hopefully we can use it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Jam

The home was clean,well stocked with household items, and in a quiet neighborhood.We will definitely book again. Thanks Joe&Paula
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chad Miller

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I'm a Colorado native and live on the Western Slope with my wife and son. We love biking, hiking, fishing, and exploring the wonders of the west. We've owned a brewery, restaurant and music venue and pride ourselves in thinking about the little touches that define true hospitality. We hope you enjoy your stay!

Why they chose this property

Situated perfectly in the heart of Colorado's Western Slope, we picked Fruita and The Desert Moon House because of the views of the National Monument, the amazing biking and hiking trails, and the ability to head of in any direction for immediate adventure. The house has an amazing patio with southern exposure, 10 foot ceilings, split bedrooms and a bright and airy open concept.

What makes this property unique

Central A/C, Gas fireplace, EV (Electric Vehicle) Charge Point 2-stage 50 amp charger, Shuffleboard table and games for the whole gang, All-In-One Printer/ Scanner/ Copier with mobile printing capabilities, 4 Smart TV's with Samsung Live TV, Bluetooth soundbar with sub for theatre-like experience and music streaming, fully equipped chef's kitchen with double ovens, gas range and high end cutlery and cookware, coffee station with gourmet drip coffee with Keurig single-serve attachment, cocktail station with shaker, copper mugs, rocks and martini glassware, covered patio with mechanical shades, lounge area, bbq station and fire pit, and high-end mattresses to rest after a long day's adventure.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests