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Bookcliff Ranch Casita

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The entrance to The Bookcliff Ranch Casita
Gate entrance to the property. The Casita is through the gate on the right.
Full kitchen with cook top, microwave, fridge and most utensils. Gas grill also.
table and chairs seat 4
Gas fireplace to take off the fall chill and enjoy the quiet ambiance.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fruita, CO
    Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center
    13 min drive
    Colorado Welcome Center
    14 min drive
    Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial
    14 min drive
    Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional)
    25 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bookcliff Ranch Casita

The Casita is attached to our home but separated by the two car garage. It is a southwestern style ranch surrounded by alfalfa fields and very large old growth cottonwood trees. The Casita is inside the gated main courtyard wall, which provides security and serenity. There are no neighbors close to the ranch, we are offset from the end of the road cul de sac by nearly 1/4 mile. The pool is located in the backyard of the main house and is suitable for use from Memorial day through Labor day. The wildflower gardens enhance the sights and smells of Western Colorado as well as providing ample food for butterflies, honey bees and Humming birds. Several runs of grape vines line the pasture fence at the back of the property. There are many ways to enjoy walks and bike rides along the Highline canal and local roads as traffic is minimal in our area. Wildlife viewing is readily available, mule deer, coyotes and birds including a family of red tail hawks call Bookcliff Ranch home. On special occassions Golden eagles and Bald Eagles are seen.
The Casita is best suited for 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults, 2 of which could share a bed. Additional guests will be charged a one time fee of $35.00.

Property manager

Rob and Krista Bonino
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
The pet fee is a one time $40.00. Two med. size.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed on the property anywhere. Strictly enforced as we are allergic to smoke. If smoking occurs in the Casita $100.00 fee assessed.
Dogs allowed if they are house trained, non aggressive breeds only and well mannered. 2 medium size maximum. We do have a one time $40.00 pet fee.
Quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fruita

Located in Fruita, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Highline Lake State Park and James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Canyon View Park and Bananas Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fruita, CO

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Journey - 14 min drive
  • Colorado Welcome Center - 14 min drive
  • Colorado National Monument - 18 min drive
  • Canyon View Park - 19 min drive
  • Colorado Mesa University - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Grand Junction Station - 24 min drive
  • Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Karma Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪BestSlope Coffee Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bookcliff Ranch Casita have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bookcliff Ranch Casita pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bookcliff Ranch Casita ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bookcliff Ranch Casita ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bookcliff Ranch Casita located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center, Family Health West and Colorado Welcome Center. Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur Journey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully Peaceful
Rob and Krista were super accommodating. I didn't have a crate to put my dog Titan in, but they were flexible and let him go without. Titan met their dog and enjoyed going on off-leash walks around the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic - just loved it.
Thanks so much for the overnight stay. We loved the location and room was just as pictured. So nice and peaceful. We visited Colorado National monument the next morning and Wow, don't miss that...great hike and views. Thanks, Rob for such a nice stay. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location
Very tranquil location. The yard was gorgeous
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and beautiful
They always make us feel welcome and at home. Our second stay and hope to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Is a beatiful and cozy place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Clean, comfortable and close to the 18 Road BLM area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The absolutely perfect casita!
The perfect “home away from home.” Stunning property off the beaten path. The casita was immaculate and very comfortable. It had everything we needed to be comfortable. Just bring your food if you don’t plan to eat out every meal. The owners were friendly and helpful. We could not have had a better experience! And the sweetest dog greeted us everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming casita and property owner
Krista was there to greet me and show me around the casita. The property was darling, clean and welcoming. It has a "home away from home" feel. Getting around to local businesses and outdoor adventure destinations was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet rural retreat
This is an excellent place to stay in a peaceful setting with great views away from the interstate. Great for our dog with big fields to walk in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to rest on my road trip
Awesome property, will stay again on my next trip to Zion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon getaway
We had such a lovely time at this property! It was quiet, and the area was gorgeous. Very well maintained, we had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CAMILLE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Casita
I needed a place to have an outdoor photoshoot and thought this property would be a great fit. I asked the owner if I could use the outdoor space before booking. We used the Casita to change clothes in. It was spacious, beautiful and extremely clean. The property itself was gorgeous and located in a peaceful location. Would definitely recommend this VRBO. I hope to continue to use it for other photoshoots several times a year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Very clean. On a beautiful property very close to best mountain biking in fruita.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan & Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, have to do this again
Top quality everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views and Starry Nights
This is a special place. From Rob being an excellent host just checking in to make sure you have what you need all the way to the amazing natural vista that you wake up to every morning, the stay at the Bookcliff Ranch should be on anybody’s list.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Appears nice on outside but not worth the money
Dissapointed, Their dog started barking at 6 AM and didnt stop until I got up to find him. That was after a sleepless night from an old, very loud swamp cooler, right above my face while sleeping. The owner asked me not to turn the swamp cooler to cool, even tho the guest room was unbearably hot. He said the room would cool down at night, which it does not without turning the swamp cooler to cool! Although I paid for a room I could sleep in, for his convenience, I couldnt use the swamp cooler to cool the room. He also lists a pool but makes it so you have to go out of your way to ask him, so again we found it uncomfortable to use because he acts like its an inconvenience. This host is good at making you uncomfortable enough to have unpleasant stay! Thankfully only one night of that. Felt ripped off :(
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 out of 10 highly recommend!
From start to finish, this was by far my favorite stay in any other Vrbo house! The Bonino’s were very accommodating and friendly! We were even given fresh peaches! I love that they lived on the property and are there if you should need anything. The pool was so nice! Clean and the perfect temperature. Robert made sure it was open for us when needed… even extra early on the morning of our departure day, so we could enjoy one last dip (my 8 month old is a water baby)! We will definitely make this our go-to spot for when we are visiting the Grand Junction/Fruita area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little get-away!
Rob met us on our way in. He is super friendly and accommodating! We had everything we needed and more! Very easy access to Fruita, Grand Junction, and Palisade. Loved staying there. Thank you Rob and Krista for your amazing hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally W., Chicago,USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful & close to Colorado National Monument
Hosts, Robert & Krista, offer a peaceful spot for relaxing. They were great at communicating with us about checking in and out. They were also available if we had any questions or concerns during our stay. During our stay, we visited Grand Mesa Park, which is about a 2 hr drive away and Colorado National Monument, which is about a 30 minute drive to the entrance. We were traveling with two small dogs (15 lbs each) and appreciated the open space around the property to walk our dogs. They do request that dogs are not left alone in the casita. Kitchen of casita was stocked with essentials to cook on a stovetop, use a microwave or a toaster oven. Bathroom had towels, hand soap, lotion, small hair dryer and a small trial size collection of shampoos. There was no body soap/wash supplied. In the mornings, we enjoyed having breakfast at the table and watching the hummingbirds coming to get a drink from the feeder. We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T., West Jordan, UT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Stay
Thank you for the lovely stay. It was very peaceful and cozy for two adults and a toddler. Communication was great, we appreciate the kindness shown towards us. The pool was fun, and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet casita on remote ranch
Beautiful countryside, owners were easy to communicate with and brought us towels for the swimming pool. Very comfortable bed. Recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
This was an absolutely great property. The property owner was really nice and more than helpful. I would highly recommend staying here. The grounds are amazing, clean and very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Host & Beautiful Spot
We had a wonderful stay at the Casita!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome quiet / peaceful property!
Rob was great! He was available when we needed him but we felt like we had the privacy we wanted. The property is beautiful and the pool and garden area are spectacular. The heated pool was the perfect temperature and always clean even with some high winds one day. Rob went out of his way to respond with any questions or requests. He even searched the Casita for a misplaced sentimental necklace after we left and FOUND it! My wife was so relieved! We will definitely return when next we visit the Grand Junction area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rob and Krista Bonino

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We are both retired from the US Army and recent residents to the area. This area offers dozens of chances to enjoy the outdoors and explore new and different sights. We moved from western Kentucky to escape the heat and oppressively high humidity. We found that climate here, in addition to the climate this area has an excellent school system and a safe and stable community where kids can walk or ride bikes nearly any place and feel safe.

Why they chose this property

Quiet, serene and off the beaten path. Full of amenities and DOG friendly. Our property is gated and safe for family pets.
There is a one time $25.00 pet fee.

What makes this property unique

Close to so many outdoor activities and opportunities you may never see or experience all the trails and venues in and around Fruita. The views from nearly every spot on the property are unrivaled, from the Colorado National Monument to the west to the Bookcliffs to the east the North Fruita desert and mountains to the much to see and do! The ranch house sits nearly centered on the 100+ acre property and is quiet at night and dark enough for some excellent star gazing.

Languages:

English

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