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Large House alongside the River w/ Beautiful Views & well-appointed interior.

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Welcome to our little slice of "Paladise" - the Palisade River House.
 A view of the house from the street.
The front door.  Welcome!
Our backyard with the "Palisade" in the background.
Walk through a pergola filled with wisteria, to an infinity-edged backyard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Palisade, CO
  • High Country Orchards
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Colorado Cellars Winery - Rocky Mountain Vineyards - Colorado Mountain Wineyard
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Colorado Mesa University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (Master - Main Level)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Level)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3 (Main Level)

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs

1 King Bed

Downstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3/ downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large House alongside the River w/ Beautiful Views & well-appointed interior.

This is a great base camp for an adventure! This charming home has plenty of room to house all your family and friends together with all the amenities you'll need for a fun stay. A new custom kitchen was unveiled in 2023 with granite countertops, a wine fridge, a warming drawer, and a peninsula for entertaining. Our yard backs right up to your own beach on the bank of the Colorado River - enjoy a riverside Pergola with a picnic table, firepit and charcoal grill. We've just upgraded the outdoor kitchen on the deck adjacent to the orchard (36" flattop grill, BBQ grill and seating for 8). In addition, during the late summer months, canoes and kayaks are available for use (waiver required). 

You'll love the infinity-overlooking yard - play "rogue" lawn bocce ball, sit under the wisteria and enjoy a picnic, enjoy coffee or wine on the overlook, drop a line in the water or just stargaze.

We have just planted a 65 tree, peach orchard with four different types of peaches so (when in season) guests can harvest and take home a box of peaches.

ALL OF THIS... is included in your stay!

We also believe that a short-term rental should be well-appointed. In addition to our fleet of 10 bicycles for your use, we also provide spices, oil, vinegar, coffee, creamer, shampoo, lotion, hairdryers, an iron and ironing board, double laundry, board games, high-speed Internet, Netflix and other streaming services in the home theater (complete with seating for 8 and a popcorn machine and surround sound!). You'll also find a fun surprise for you when you first enter. If this isn't enough...we need to talk! LOL...

The Palisade River House also gives you quick access to an abundance of Attractions and Events in Colorado's Wine and Peach Country - we are "ON" the Fruit and Wine Trail, just a few blocks from The Rim Trail, The Palisade Plunge, and moments away on bike or foot from the darling downtown Palisade.

The house has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, but the Town of Palisade only recognizes the three upstairs bedrooms and the two upstairs bathrooms. We honor the Town's strict limit of 8-overnight guests.

Master Bedroom (on main level): King Bed
Main Level Bedroom 2: Queen Bed + Crib
Main Level Bedroom 3: Twin over full bunk bed

The River House has neighbors on each side. Our guests must respect our neighbors privacy by remaining on our property, and respecting our quiet hours of 10:00 pm - 8:00 am. If you have a riverside campfire (WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE THIS) please have it dead out by 10 p.m. We do not allow large parties or events at the house. Please call Bill or Kristin if you have any questions regarding this.

Property manager

Bill & Kristin McDonald
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING, VAPING, OR E-CIGARETTES INSIDE.
For the health and safety of present and future guests...THIS IS A NO SMOKING PROPERTY.INSIDE OR OUT!
No driving of golf balls from anywhere on the property and no bicycles inside the house for any reason.
Absolutely no bachelor or bachelorette parties at the property. If it costs us money... it will cost you money!

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palisade

Located in Palisade, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Cross Orchards Historic Site and John McConnell Math and Science Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at High Country Orchards and Colterris at the Overlook. Travelling with kids? Consider Grand Junction Motor Speedway and Mesa County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palisade, CO

What's nearby

  • High Country Orchards - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Avant Vineyards - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Colorado Cellars Winery - Rocky Mountain Vineyards - Colorado Mountain Wineyard - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Carlson Vineyards - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Colorado Mesa University - 17 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Grand Junction Station - 20 min drive
  • Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Los Jilbertos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Graystone Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dos Hombres - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Triple Tree Tavern - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large House alongside the River w/ Beautiful Views & well-appointed interior. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large House alongside the River w/ Beautiful Views & well-appointed interior.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large House alongside the River w/ Beautiful Views & well-appointed interior.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large House alongside the River w/ Beautiful Views & well-appointed interior. located?

Located in Palisade, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Colorado River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park and High Country Orchards. Colterris at the Overlook and Colorado Cellars Winery - Rocky Mountain Vineyards - Colorado Mountain Wineyard are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best Holiday Stay!
This year we hosted Thanksgiving for our family. We are locals here and in Palisade, but we needed a little more space for our out-of-town family. The Palisade River House was the PERFECT family gathering for Thanksgiving. It had everything we needed and more! Bill and Kristen even left us some Thanksgiving ingredients just in case we forgot anything. It was SO thoughtful of them. We loved having the warmer drawer in the kitchen, it made food prep a breeze. The movie theater kept the teens entertained, and the kid's hideout was perfect for our 3-year-old to play in when we came over. I highly recommend The Palisade River House for your next stay in Palisade at any time of year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
We had an amazing trip. Your house is wonderful; however, we did have a hard time finding the house in the dark. The directions on ----------- maps take you to 349 Troyer Road so we kept bypassing the house. Beyond that we LOVED it. Enjoyed the movie room both nights. We plan to stay again if we can next year. Would love to come sometime during the summer to enjoy the river. HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
We had a fantastic time at the River House! Great location which allowed us to walk to the Trolley for the wine tour. Beautiful views for coffee in the mornings and cocktails in the evening on the river. Enjoyed the riverside for dinner and a fire, and loved the basement movie theater. Thanks for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
We loved staying at this location! The movie room and location to town were the highlights but really couldn’t ask more from a vrbo location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wine Fest 2024
We had such a fabulous time in this beautiful home. They have put so much thought into the extra special touches! From the huge and beautiful charcuterie board in the fridge upon arrival to the small things like having shampoo, conditioner and body lotion in all the bathrooms! We enjoyed the fire pit by the river and watched some football in the theatre room with recliners and blankets for every seat! It was truly a great weekend in Palisade!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kerstin p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Thank you for the great stay. The house was clean, beds were comfortable and we loved the bikes and peaches!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Spot
The properties location was unbeatable. It was exactly as described, and the house was awesome! We were able to pick peaches on the property and they left our group cooled whipped cream to eat them with. So walkable to go into town. The property offered so many different amenities. Would absolutely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaches, River and Short Bike to Wineries and Downtown!
Just wonderful stay- comfortable and clean beds- and beautiful river views. The peach trees were completely full of amazing fruit. Couldn't have been happier with the stay! We didn't take full advantage of all the house had to offer (the movie theatre is amazing!!)- but we did borrow the bikes to access downtown and wineries and loved the river access and everything about the house. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved
Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great girls trip!
Seven of us ladies stayed at this property for a girls weekend. We were in love! Lots of outdoor space and on the river, great location with downtown right around the corner but still felt secluded. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. The hosts were super quick to respond to any inquiries. It was just all around a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Briana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Moms 60th girls trip
Great place to ride bikes or walk into town and to the fruit and wine byway. Super close. Awesome river view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for our girl's trip
Well appointed home with plenty of room and large dining table, had everything we needed, owner was promptly responsive to any issue we had. Loved the bikes, river access was beautiful, perfect location to walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great VRBO!!
We stayed at the River House for our daughters wedding in Palisade, it was the perfect place to relax and gather. Perfect location to access downtown! Would recommend for anyone staying in Pali.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Still a great house
My dad built this house (literally) and I grew up in it. We were so happy to see that it's a place we could stay when we all returned to Palisade for my wedding. We are probably harder to please than most guests but I can report that we all love what the hosts have done with the place. It's clear that they love the place and that they love sharing it with people and I'm certain you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Palisade Stay
Loved spending time at the river house, it was lovely drinking tea by the river in the morning and using the bikes to go explore during the day. The house is so close to downtown and wineries made it very convenient to get around. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t ask for more
Not only is this a fantastic home with all the accommodations you have in your own home but so much more. The kitchen has everything you need, the grills outside so like new. The beds are all very comfy and there is so much room for 4 couples and even a few kids. The river is so peaceful and serene. Town is just a quick drive and the peach trees are so beautiful. Hope to go back again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
We had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay!
The Palisade River house was superb! The little touches like the welcome basket and new fire pit were very appreciated. The location is fantastic- we enjoyed the serenity of the backyard by the river while also being so close to town. The rooms were spacious and the communication with our hosts was always very prompt. The house was very clean and we loved the updated kitchen, especially the wine fridge! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place and location were ideal for our family and friends.
The place was exactly as described. Very cozy and roomy. The kitchen was fully stocked, and everything needed to cook meals. Even picked peached and made a wonderful peach cobbler. Location is ideal. Host were excellent, very responsive and communicated throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Great place, wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Girls Weekend
We had a great stay and the house had a great location and amenities. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We had a wonderful stay at the Palisade River House for our girls weekend! The home is well appointed with more than everything you could possibly need for a getaway. We enjoyed using the bikes to ride to wineries and into town for breakfast and loved relaxing in the yard above the river. We can’t wait to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., WESTMINSTER, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family vacation to TPRH!
Our family of 7 stayed at TPRH and the accommodations were perfect. We loved the theater room and popcorn machine! We used the bikes to cycle to town several times and take a ride along part of the fruit and wine byway. There were plenty of dishes for us to cook all of our meals there and the black stone grill was amazing! The kitchen pantry and bathrooms were nicely stocked and that was much appreciated! The owner also left us a lovely bottle of wine and a box to fill with peaches from their orchard! The river was high so we couldn’t take the canoes out, which we understood. The area by the river would have been nice to hang out together around a fire, but the metal fire pit was rusted and corroded out, so hat area needs a little TLC and doesn’t look like the photos in the listing any more. With all that being said, we would definitely recommend TPRH.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls wine weekend
The Palisade River house was an amazing place to stay. The perfect house for a girls weekend and we loved the walking distance to Main Street. We had everything we needed for the weekend and have already recommended this place to other friends. Bill and Kristin were speedy to respond to any of our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Cena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the River House
Bill and Kristin were great hosts. The house was clean and had everything we needed. It was in a great location and was the perfect home base for our group's weekend wine trip. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill & Kristin McDonald

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Our family loves all that Palisade and the Grand Valley has to offer. We hope you enjoy our little slice of paradise ("Paladise") on the Colorado River as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

The Palisade River House is the PREMIER VRBO in the area. Our spacious and well-appointed property will welcome you from the moment you open the door. We look forward to hosting you!

What makes this property unique

We have beautiful views of the Colorado River, the Grand Mesa, and Mount Garfield. The house is right in town, walking distance to everything. It's the perfect spot to gather your friends and family. Custom kitchen, theater seating for 8, and room to entertain indoors or out. You'll love our slice of Palisade.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests