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

Family-friendly holiday home in Fruita

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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
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Fruita, CO
  • Place, Dinosaur Journey
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorado National Monument
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional)
    ‪19 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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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. Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Colorado National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park and Highline Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Bananas Fun Park and Canyon View Park.
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Fruita, CO

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Journey - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Colorado National Monument - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Canyon View Park - 13 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Colorado Mesa University - 19 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Maverik #400 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cattlemen's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean , spacious had everything we needed for our stay ! Beautiful Home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Beautiful house

We had a great stay. The house is beautiful and was very clean.Host was quick to respond when messaged them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at the Desert Moon. The home was not only beautifully designed and well equipped, but also perfectly located just a couple of blocks away from our family, which made everything so convenient.The space was more than enough for our entire family to spread out and feel comfortable. From the fully stocked kitchen to the cozy gas fireplace and outdoor patio with a fire pit, every detail was thoughtfully designed to make the stay relaxing and enjoyable.We especially appreciated the quiet neighborhood, the proximity to local trails and attractions. The shuffleboard table and telescope were such fun extras.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend the Desert Moon to anyone visiting the Fruita or Grand Junction area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Clifford J.

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

MTB Fruita

Awesome property! Clean and they got all these small details covered from a stocked kitchen, phone chargers by every bed side, patio w/ BBQ and bike stand & racks in the garage. We’ll be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Everything was very clean. My dog loved the fenced in yard. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. The location of the house was convenient and close to all the attractions in Fruita, Grand Junction and surrounding area. Enjoyed our stay very much. I would highly recommend this place. The host was very helpful and communicated right away. Definitely 5 stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and in a great location! We loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for our visit to the GJ area to house hunt and meet up with Colorado relatives. Owners have done a great job of having every little necessitiy available. TV in every bedroom was a plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really liked this place! We spent three days in absolute comfort and cozy surrounding . The house has a lot of nice little things to please eyes. We decided that we will definitely be going back again! Thanks for the wonderful accommodation. Everything was really cool! 10 STARS!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well equipped home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacy C.

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

Relaxing

We were in the area for a baseball tournament. This home was beautiful and so spacious and open. The perfect place to relax. Loved having use of the large garage so we were able to park inside, giving us the option of not having to unload and reload baseball equipment everyday. The hosts were great at communicating and made things very easy! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Excellent place to stay

Our stay at The Desert Moon was absolutely wonderful! We stayed for my daughter's graduation from Mesa.The house was spotless, beautifully maintained, and equipped with everything we could possibly need. The Kitchen is well stocked, the beds are very comfortable, the patio is so relaxing, and it is a very quiet neighborhood. The host was accommodating, responsive, and truly made sure our experience was seamless. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay—highly recommend and would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

Relaxing Fun

Very well equipped kitchen, lots of linens, relaxing deck (quiet upscale neighborhood, but it is a neighborhood). The deck is the only second living space. We enjoyed the race activities of the weekend, Colorado National Monument, and the sweet downtown of Fruita. What a beautiful area to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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