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Carriage: 5-Acre Patio Paradise Near Trails

Holiday home in Fruita with kitchen and patio

Come stay at our relaxing carriage house.

Cook, dine, and entertain in this stylish and functional kitchen.

Come put your feet up on our chaise lounge.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer
Kitchen
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fruita, CO

Place, Dinosaur Journey
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Colorado National Monument
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Canyon View Park
‪12 min drive‬
Airport, Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Carriage: 5-Acre Patio Paradise Near Trails

Welcome to Carriage House!

+ Bring the whole family. This is a dog-friendly home, with a maximum of two dogs! Please note this is a shared/unfenced lot, and the neighboring home also has dogs.
+ Enjoy 2 Townie Bikes for free!
+ Feel free to use the garage to store your bike or other biking equipment (not for vehicles). The garage is shared storage with the owner. If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
+ Relax with a 65" flat-screen smart TV and Wi-Fi access for your favorite streaming apps.
+ Large dining table that doubles as a desk or workspace.
+ Bright and cheerful living room with 2 comfy, deep-cushioned couches.
+ Patio dining with an umbrella, BBQ grill, fire pit, and amazing views of the Colorado National Monument.
+ High-speed Wi-Fi Internet.
+ Refrigerated air conditioning system and efficient heating system.
+ Full-size washer and dryer.
+ Spacious kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, refrigerator with ice/water, microwave, ceramic stove, oven, full-size coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, dishes, wine glasses, pots & pans, silverware, spices, coffee, and filters to get you started — plus paper towels, trash bags, dish detergents, and more.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
+ The master bedroom has a queen bed, closet storage, and a full ensuite bathroom! It includes a toilet, double sinks, and a step-in shower!
+ The living room has a queen sofa sleeper.
+ The convenient half-bath has a toilet and sink.

Location, Location, Location!
+ Just 1 mile to downtown Fruita for small-town shopping, summer concerts, farmers' markets, festivals, restaurants, pubs, breweries, a large chain grocery store, and a new recreation center with a pool and hot tubs. Only 6 miles to the iconic Fruita mountain biking area of the North Fruita Desert Area (aka 18 Road) and just 8 miles to the famous Kokopelli Trailheads.

5-Star Standards with Visit Fruita!
+ This home is professionally cleaned for your arrival. The kitchen will have a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven with a full-size coffee maker/Keurig combo, dishes, wine glasses, pots & pans, and silverware. Plus, spices, coffee & filters, paper towels, trash bags, and dish detergents to get you started! Bedrooms include new mattresses, high thread count bedding, down-alternative comforters, fluffy pillows, and extra blankets. The bathrooms have towels, washcloths, plus toiletries to get you started, including toilet paper, facial tissue, bar and hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion.

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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

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Fruita

Located in Fruita, this holiday home is in the city centre. Adobe Creek National Golf Course and Bananas Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Canyon View Park and Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. John McConnell Math and Science Center and Grand Junction Motor Speedway are also worth visiting. 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 - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Colorado National Monument - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
Canyon View Park - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
Colorado Mesa University - 18 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

Grand Junction Station - 17 min drive
Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬8 min drive
‪Maverik #400 - ‬3 min drive
‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carriage: 5-Acre Patio Paradise Near Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carriage: 5-Acre Patio Paradise Near Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carriage: 5-Acre Patio Paradise Near Trails?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carriage: 5-Acre Patio Paradise Near Trails located?

Located in the heart of Fruita, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 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 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

L D.

30 Sept, 2025

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

Great place in a veey quiet area. Dog friendly and excellent communication. Easy access to Grand Junction/Western Slope.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

17 Jul, 2025

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

Great location and view

Fun location and great view of the monument. Quiet and private, well maintained property

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana R.

27 Jul, 2025

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

Doggie wonderland

This is a very special property and feels so open, comforting and inviting. My dog, Harper met the owner's dogs 9 and 10 and they enjoyed playing together. There is a wonderful easy walking trail behind the property and the ponds are so wonderful to swim in whether you are human or dog! I'm grateful to have stayed here and in fact cancelled my initial plans and booked an additional week because I loved it so much!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

18 Sept, 2025

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

We stayed for 17 days while my husband was hunting and it was just excellent. The area and town of Fruita are adorable. The property sits right on one of the walking paths making it easy to hop on. The whole area. Is very walkable and the people are very nice. The farmers market in Fruita is an absolute gem and Im sad to have only gone twice. Everyone wants to chat, its a special little place. The property was perfect for our needs, while I didnt realize the owners lived on site and that the shared garage meant other people would be there daily...it didnt matter at all. The owners and dogs are so kind and dogs well.behaved they were all a pleasure to be around. The dogs LOVED the pond. The bed runs hot and the pillows are just ok but the place had everything we needed. So wonderful and very safe feeling.

Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

26 Feb, 2022

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

Great views!

I enjoyed my stay here and the views are amazing.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

22 Feb, 2024

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

Fruita stay

Nice location for riding 18 road and the Kokopelli trails. Lots of yard for dog to roam, A great stay for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

20 Feb, 2024

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

Quiet Vacation

Nice property far enough away from town to enjoy a country feel.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

12 Jul, 2024

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

Peaceful carriage house

The carriage house was so peaceful and homey. It was definitely a perfect place to lay back and relax. We will definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Avrom F.

14 Oct, 2016

Perfect spot!

Great location, awesome views - bring your pitching wedge, there's great chipping right on the lawn outside the door (flag provided as target)!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lori L., Oklahoma City OK

3 Jun, 2018

Delightful and secluded

Just a delightful secluded ambiance!! We really enjoyed staying there. I hope to come back again and stay here. It’s really close to the Monument and close to everything we wanted to do in grand junction.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

11 Oct, 2023

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

Perfect location

Very private and lots of room for pups to play, we’ll be back. Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George B.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Fruita is a hidden jem!

The property was absolutely perfect for our 3 night stay with our dogs. Great location, about 1 mile from town. We walk a lot and the dogs thoughly enjoyed themselves. What a property, grass for days. Highlight of the trip was the Farmers Market on Sat am. Great people and wnderful energy. Would stay here again in a min!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Apr, 2023

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

Great location near it all!

Perfect spot for a break from the action, while having full access to all the area has to offer. Secluded and private with plenty of room for the pups to enjoy a good romp. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

11 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful Private Property

We loved the property and the carriage house. Our kids rode the paved bike trail next to the house. Loved seeing cows out the back window, and we could not smell them. The proximity to the Monument is a huge plus, and we enjoyed downtown Fruita which was only a few minutes away

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

14 Oct, 2016

Very nice place to stay with beautiful views!

We loved staying here rather than a hotel. Very relaxing and peaceful. Great place to take our dogs with us as well. Really nice setup and very clean. Would stay again! Would just bring our own coffee mugs, as the ones they had were really small ones.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

chad t.

17 Oct, 2023

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

Peace and Quiet!

We absolutely loved our stay at the carriage house, it was so nice and cozy and with the lush green grass right outside our door made for a wonderful play area for our pup. We did not want to leave.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M., Steamboat Springs, CO

30 Mar, 2017

Nice property, would definitely return!

We enjoyed our stay at this rental property. It was great for dogs, as they had plenty of room to run. It was also conveniently located near the center of town--about 1.5 miles. The kitchen was well-equipped and although we didn't make dinner there, it would be easy to do so. The only thing missing is a coffee grinder.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katie G., Crested Butte, Colorado

30 Mar, 2017

Top Notch!

We have stayed at the Carriage House several times - we enjoy the quiet nature of the property, the views, the large lawn to play with the dog, and appreciate how clean and comfortable it always is. It is always easy to store the bikes, and we love the outdoor seating for meals. We don't watch a lot of TV, but like the new set-up (with the TV lower). We feel like it is a home away from home!

4/10 Poor

Joan H.

24 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place. Some issues

Home great and location awesome. We were disappointed that the owners dogs were out 2x and we had to bring our dogs in as they came over to our rental area and on 1 occasion came after our dogs! Also watering great for grass but often so wet we were walking in water and at times limited our activities. We decided to leave a day earlier after several people came in to common garage attached to our rental. We were given access to garage but not comfortable with fact that 3 people accessed on the rental property without any notice to us. Felt unsafe due to access issues! Very disappointed in Communication related to former. ! Joani

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Denver, CO

26 Aug, 2016

A wonderful escape

It is interesting reading the previous reviews and seeing how the owners responded by making improvements. We laughed at the comment about the TV -- it is no longer 12 feet in the air, but it gets only a handful of channels and, yes, we agree, you are not supposed to be watching TV here. By day you are exploring -- we golfed at Redlands Mesa one day, journeyed to Montrose to play the Bridges another day, and caught two national parks along the way. Staying here, you are 10 minutes from Colorado National Monument, which is not to be missed -- and thank you to Kristy for filling us in on that. If you don't want to hike you can simply drive the rim road in a leisurely couple of hours. At the end of your activities, you come "home" to a completely stocked kitchen and gas grill, hopefully to dine al fresco on the locally sourced food (beef, corn, peaches, yum!) and wine (Two Rivers, also only about 15 minutes from the house) you have picked up along the way. With no TV you can hear cows and birds, maybe a rooster. We loved our stay and hope to return for a longer one.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

laurie l., Muskegon, MI

6 Oct, 2016

CLEAN, MODERN, SPACIOUS PROPERTY, PRIVATE

This was the second time we stayed at this property, so that says a lot right there. The description of the property and location is 100% accurate. Coming from a very disappointing stay in Estes Park, this property was a welcome relief. It has modern appliances that all work. There is a great deal of privacy and no noise from any other houses. You can hear a rooster crow and some horses - it is wonderful. There is a running/cycling/multi-use path right by the property. The view out the front window is the Colorado National Monument. The bedding is good. The air conditioning is good. We did not cook there but it is a well equipped kitchen if you want to do that. There are two bathrooms , a bedroom and a sleeper couch in the living room. We actually drove to Moab from this location along a beautiful road and went to Canyonlands from this location as well. Grand Junction is an interesting city as well with lots of restaurants and activities. This property is a suitable location for lots of outdoor activities as well and is very mountain bike friendly . I would stay here again without a second thought and recommend this location to anyone. Try Pablo's pizza in Grand Junction if you go.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Teri L.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Relaxing

Absolutely fantastic stay! This property is the perfect getaway for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy sunrises and sunsets. The views were simply stunning, providing the perfect backdrop for morning coffee and evening relaxation. The outdoor seating area was an ideal spot to take in the natural beauty, and the tranquil surroundings made it easy to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life. The house itself was spotless and well-appointed, with all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was fully equipped, and the living spaces were cozy and inviting. Our dogs had a great time too! The property is very pet-friendly, with plenty of space for them to run around and explore. It was such a relief to find a place that welcomes dogs with open arms. Overall, I can't recommend this place enough. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a base for outdoor adventures, this Vrbo rental has it all. We can't wait to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Jun, 2024

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

great property!

plenty of room for the pets to stretch their legs!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

18 Oct, 2022

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

Beautiful place to stay

The property and the town of Fruita were wonderful. We had a wonderful quiet stay and everything was great. My only suggestion would be to have better paper products. Otherwise everything was perfect! Loved it and would definitely come back. Perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

4 Oct, 2022

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

Relaxing retreat

I was looking for privacy with space for my dogs. My dogs loved it. Lots of property to play ball. I felt the pictures and listing was accurate. The house was very neat and clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristy and Mike Driver

Kristy and Mike have been providing property management services for luxury properties for the past 30 years. We fell in love with the Fruita area because of it's year round sunshine and abundance of outdoor activities. Our goal is to make your stay with us 5 stars!

Why they chose this property

We built the Guest House in 2008 on 5 acres of property just outside of the Fruita City limits. The home is perfectly situated to maximize the views of the Colorado National Monument. We enjoy the wide open space, no neighbors and yet just 5 minute drive to town. The houses are surrounded by green grass all summer and makes the hot summers feel cooler.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy 5 private acres with Monument views, a patio with fire pit & BBQ, high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TV, full kitchen, bikes, and pet-friendly space! Close to the Colorado National Monument and popular trails, with plenty of space to relax and unwind.