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

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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.
A view of the Grand Mesa from our riverbank. Check out more pics on fb!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Palisade, CO
  • Place, Canyon View Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorado Mesa University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorado National Monument
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (Master - Main Level)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Level)

1 Queen Bed

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.

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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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Large House alongside the River w/ Beautiful Views & well-appointed interior.?

As of 5 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large House alongside the River w/ Beautiful Views & well-appointed interior. on 6 Apr, 2026 start from S$933, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Large House alongside the River w/ Beautiful Views & well-appointed interior.?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 167 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felipe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. We are repeat visitors and will always choose this house when we visit Palisade.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the Palisade River house over the weekend! The house is cozy and clean. The location is fantastic....both for it's proximity to the river and easy access into town. We enjoyed using the cruiser bikes (bring a pump as we had to inflate some tires) and loved the basement movie room! Such a fun and creative way to use that space! Would love to return to this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

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

Such a fun place!

The house was great and fit our group comfortably! It was also so nice to have all the bikes to ride into town. Will definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2024
Thanks for choosing The Palisade River House for your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

A perfect group vacation!

This property could not have been better for a few couples to spend a fun and relaxing weekend away! The property was beautiful with a big backyard backing up to the river and in a perfect location easily walkable to downtown and biking distance to vineyards. The beds were very comfortable and we really enjoyed the lux home theater downstairs! We hope to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2023
OOOH, Michele - that is good to hear. We'd be happy to have you back, and we do offer a 10% discount for all returning guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrienne H.

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

Trip with 3 families

Great property for families. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Oh Adrienne - glad you had a nice visit and we'll see you back in "Pali-dise". Bill and Kristin
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2024
Thanks Erin! We are glad you chose to stay with us for your vacation. There are quite a few vacation rentals to choose from and we appreciate your business! Come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thx Bridget. Hope your crowd went home with some great peaches as well. Come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerri H.

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

Great place to relax

Enjoyed the size and comfort of this property. Great location for our girls getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2023
Thanks Jerri! Come again.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2024
Kerstin, Thank you for choosing The Palisade River House for your vacation. Don't forget that we offer a 10% discount to returning guests. Palisade Peaches.... Mmmmmm
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katharine l.

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

Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay at the River House - the bikes, the check in touches, well appointed, great movie night theater, welcome wine, and great location close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2022
Katharine! Thanks for staying at our slice of "Pala-dise" and we would love to welcome you and your friends back ANY TIME. We do offer a 10% discount to any returning guests. Thanks again, Kristin and Bill
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
Hi Brandon, Thx for the great review. Come back again when our peaches are ripe and take a box home with you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Fun wine country get away

Loved being by the river, comfortable clean, airy rooms, close to town and cruiser bikes available to ride!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2020
Thanks, Karen! Glad you and "your people" enjoyed the stay! :) Kristin and Bill
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
Thx for the great review Linda. Love to have you all back again! It really is perfect location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Love the river house

Beautiful time and great location for 4 couples to enjoy the town. Pêche was an awesome restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed Palisade (and especially Pêche!). We'd love to have you and your friends back to the River House. We do offer 10% discount to returning guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. The house was perfect for us. We had 3 households in our group and we were very comfortable. The hosts thought of everything to make the stay perfect. And the area was so cute. There was lots to see. Half our group is vegetarian and we found lots of dining options for the whole group in the area. The bikes, theatre room, kitchen, laundry, all the outdoor spaces, the games, and decor were our favorites. It was definitely one of our favorite stays. We can’t wait to continue enjoying the Palisade peaches and wine that we brought home. Thank you for a wonderful Colorado vacation experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
We are thrilled you had so much fun... Going out the backdoor and picking peaches is one of life's simple pleasures! Hope to host you again. Kristin and Bill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Great for families

Plenty of room and open space for a family! Lots of options for adult activities as well as for the kiddos. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2021
We are so glad you and your "people" had an amazing time! We'd love to have you back - and we do offer a 10% discount for all returning guests! This also applies if you'd like to try our sister property in Downtown Grand Junction, Historic 756 Chipeta! Safe travels back home, Bill and Kristin
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele N.

Beautiful location and Great house! Really enjoyed our stay!

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Michelle - glad you enjoyed the River House! We'd love to have you back, Bill and Kristin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Family vacation

3 couples stayed for a long weekend and we could not have asked for a better time. Thank you for having a beautiful house and providing a memorable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
Thanks for staying with us! I hope you got to see the bears. They come down every summer for the peaches as well. Speaking of peaches...we hope you got to take home a box of our juicy peaches as well. Come again. We love having return guests.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
Hi Briana, Thx for the great review! The view off the backyard really is spectacular. Please visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Girls weekend in palisade

My friends and I had a great time at the river house! It was the perfect size and layout, and riding bikes to the wineries was a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2023
Amanda - we're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We'd love to have you back again - we do offer a 10% discount for all returning guests. Thanks! Kristin and Bill
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
Thanks Amanda! Don't forget that we give a 10% discount to returning guests. Come back when our peaches are ripe and take a box home with you...on us!
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10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Great spot for a family with several children,

We greatly enjoyed out time at the Palisade River House. It is close to Powderhorn, within walking distance of Palisade...a terrific friendly small town, loved walking in Riverbend Park and the owners were very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Jill, We were glad to host you and your family. Thanks for taking such great care of the house. When you come back to Palisade, make sure and contact us, as we offer returning guest discounts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Fantastic

Lovely property. Perfect location and perfect space for dear friends to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2021
Margaret - we are so glad you were able to come back and visit (and sorry that your first adventure was hampered by the pandemic!). We hope to have you back at the Palisade River House. We offer a 10% discount to returning guests (and also offer this to folks who would like to stay at our sister property, Historic 756 Chipeta!). See you soon! Bill and Kristin

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.

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