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The Prickly Pear @ Palisade Legends

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A modern building with a wooden exterior and a black door marked with the number 451.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen with cabinets and appliances.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a patterned armchair, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Colorado River
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Clifton, CO
  • Place, Colorado Mesa University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Canyon View Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Redlands Mesa Golf Club
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Prickly Pear @ Palisade Legends

Don't let the name fool you, The Prickly Pear is a modern, luxury escape nestled in the amenity-rich Palisade Legends community! Metal and wood elements give this wonderfully appointed vacation home a contemporary feel. Enjoy your own private courtyard with views from every room in the house. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a comfortable living space and a bright open kitchen area, this home is perfect for your family or small group of friends to relax and soak in the blue Colorado skies! Sorry, no pets allowed.

This home is the perfect basecamp for all your western Colorado adventures! As part of the Palisades Legends community, The Prickly Pear is located close to the Fruit and Wine byway, the Palisade Plunge mountain bike trail, Downtown Palisade and so much more! Come home from a day of adventuring and enjoy a dip in the community pool (open mid-May to mid-October) then retreat to a private back yard with gas BBQ grill, gas fire pit, and dining area. While you're here, enjoy the views of Mt. Garfield while walking our community trails. We even have private bike storage within your private carport to keep your toys safe and ready for action!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are required to sign the renter agreement.
Security deposit hold of $300 is required.
Check your messages for pre-arrival and access information.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2896203vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Clifton

Located in Clifton, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cross Orchards Historic Site and Colorado National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Western Colorado Center for the Arts. Grand Junction Motor Speedway and John McConnell Math and Science Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Clifton, CO

What's nearby

  • Mesa County Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Colorado Mesa University - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Two Rivers Convention Center - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Canyon View Park - 16 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Redlands Mesa Golf Club - 20 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Grand Junction Station - 13 min drive
  • Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fruitvale Liquors - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Triple Tree - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Prickly Pear @ Palisade Legends have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Prickly Pear @ Palisade Legends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Prickly Pear @ Palisade Legends?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Prickly Pear @ Palisade Legends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Prickly Pear @ Palisade Legends?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Prickly Pear @ Palisade Legends located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Colorado River and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park. Hermosa Vineyards and Cross Orchards Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute two BR condo that served us well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place, well stocked, clean. Easy instructions. Excellent communication with rental agency. Would stay here in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was perfect for our trip to Colorado, it is so cute and homey. Will definitely refer this place to all our friends and family. Looking forward to going again and booking here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Our stay

The place was beautiful and clean everything we needed. The only thing that would have made it better was tv in the bedrooms for the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Hey Melissa, So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review and feedback—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable loved outside space with firepit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Great stay!!

Nice, new complex with a great layout! We enjoyed our stay at the Prickly Pear and it was much better than I expected. Nice location and a very modern setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon H.

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

Great place to stay

The Prickly Pear is a very nice place to stay. For us, it was close to local family and shopping/restaurants, but also in a quiet neighborhood. The place seemed fairly new and was very clean with a great layout. Check-in was very simple. Overall, a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Palisade fun

We enjoyed this property very much! Very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Hey Kim, So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie R.

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

Great place to stay while visiting Palisade

We stayed at the Prickly Pear for a wedding we were attending at Clark Farms. it was perfect! we actually rented 3 houses in the neighborhood and it was far better than renting hotel rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie a.

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

Palisade Get Away

Second trip to this area in past 4 months. Really enjoyed the Prickly Pear. Modern yet cozy, private, quiet and great location. Perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Hey Julie, So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki U.

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

Golf Outing

We enjoyed our stay!!! The patio area was wonderful! The home was nice for our three day stay. We found the home to be very clean and suited the four of us. It was convenient to our golf courses! Vicki
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

So pleased with our stay at the Prickly Pear

Our family was so pleased with our stay. The home really enhanced our weekend stay in Colorado's wine country. The place is beautiful and clean. We loved the backyard courtyard and the modern design of the home. It had easy and convenient parking and a large storage room for our bikes. The check-in process and communication with the owner were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Hey Tom. So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Great Place!

Thanks for a great stay! We came up from Denver for a long weekend of good food and wine, and couldn't have been happier with this home and the Prickley Pear development. Close drive/Uber to Palisade and Grand Junction. Really a fantastic unit, we will definately return!!! Thanks Amy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Beautiful and modern home

We had a great time. The house is just perfect. Modern, super cute, and clean. The house is stocked with anything you could possibly need down to pool bag and pool noodles. We loved the private back yard too. Great place for dinner. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai S.

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

Modern luxury in the desert

Our entire group had positive things to say about this beautiful rental. The whole space was clean, functional, and thoughtfully set up. There were towels for the pool, so don't worry about packing those. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

Hits all the notes of a great family vacation!

Our family went to Palisade Legends for our wedding anniversary. We had our two children in tow. The house was perfect for this scenario. Our kids loved the pool and the house, we all enjoyed the fire pit and private back yard. The house was situated perfectly to take in many great vineyards and was an oasis to return to for relaxation after a day of tasting wine and food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Great stay at the Prickly Pear!

We appreciate you sharing this cute and cozy cottage with our family. We had a great stay and felt very at home here. The unit is spotless and well equipped. There was great communication with the property manager and clear instructions were provided. The outdoor space with the fire pit is a nice bonus! It was easy to zip around to get everywhere we wanted to go in Grand Junction or to the Palisade wineries.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Hey Mary, So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Celebrating our daughter's 21st birthday in Colorado's wine country

Enjoyed the local flair of wines and wine tasting! We made a trip to the Colorado National Monument, which was just as good as seeing the Grand Canyon! The house is not as close to the wineries as I would have liked, but a nice quiet retreat, really efficient, comfortable, and with all the right amenities. The storage locker was an added bonus to lock up our e-bikes! The Colorado River bike path is accessed within a few feet of the property - takes you to James Robb State Park - great bike path! Overall - a great choice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian E.

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

Prickly Pear SEP 2024

Overall a really nice and comfortable place to stay. Very quiet and safe country location that is very convenient, situated between Palisade and GJ. A newer build, 2 bed 2 bath with some nice amenities (love the outdoor firepit!). The only issue we had was they could use a better housekeeping crew because the floors were a bit dirty and they should strongly consider hiring a monthly or semi regular exterminator because we did have to deal with some spiders inside. I attribute their presence to the country location, season and the changing weather but still it should be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Hey Brian, So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review and feedback. We are always looking to improve. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the review—you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for the rating—you're welcome back anytime!

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