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Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks

Family-friendly vacation home in Grand Junction with a water park

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Near Colorado Mesa University, Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks provides a water park, a firepit, and a playground. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5988 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks

Welcome to Butterfly Home!

+ Covered patio with fire pit and BBQ grill, perfect for gatherings!
+ High-speed Wi-Fi and a big flat-screen Smart TV for movie nights!
+ Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ceramic range stove, pots and pans, and a full-size coffee maker + Keurig combo.
+ Clean lines, updated appliances, and plenty of natural light!
+ 1-car garage plus driveway and trailer-sized parking.
+ Efficient heating system.
+ High-efficiency evaporative cooling. This home uses advanced evaporative cooling technology to keep you comfortable. It pulls air through water-cooled pads outside, causing the water to evaporate and cool the air, which is then circulated indoors—providing a natural, energy-efficient way to lower the temperature and create a refreshing environment.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
+ 1st Bedroom has a Queen Bed and closet storage.
+ 2nd Bedroom has a twin over full bunk bed and closet storage.
+ Shared bathroom has a toilet, sink, and a shower/tub combo.

+ Location, Location, Location!
The ultimate Grand Junction home base for mountain biking, hiking, sightseeing, or simply relaxing in the quiet surroundings! Located in the Lincoln Park Historic District, just 1 block from Lincoln Park, Stoker Stadium, Municipal Golf Course, public swimming pool, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. Plus, enjoy baseball, softball, and track tournaments year-round. Just 1/2 mile to Colorado Mesa University. Very quiet neighborhood just one mile (easy walk, easier ride) to downtown GJ with its cute main street, great restaurants, weekly farmers' markets, concerts, and more. For adventurers—3 miles to Lunch Loops hiking and mountain biking area (rideable on bike paths and streets), 5 miles to Colorado National Monument, 35 minutes to North Fruita Desert (18 Road), and 25 minutes to Kokopelli Trailhead. Short drive to downtown Grand Junction for small-town shopping, summer concerts, farmers' markets, festivals, restaurants, pubs, breweries, large chain grocery stores, and a public park with an outdoor pool. Minutes to iconic Grand Valley mountain biking trails including Tabeguache (Lunch Loops), Kokopelli, and the North Fruita Desert Area (aka 18 Road).

+ 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, dishes, wine glasses, pots & pans, silverware—plus some 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.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 988 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

93131

About the neighborhood

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Grand Junction, CO

What's nearby

  • Colorado Mesa University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Two Rivers Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Western Colorado Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • St Mary's Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bananas Fun Park - 10 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Junction Station - 4 min drive
  • Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Freeway Bowl - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly: Bright Bungalow Near CMU & Parks located?

This family-friendly Grand Junction vacation home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Colorado Mesa University and Elliott Tennis Center. Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Museum of the West are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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