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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a large window with a view of the desert, and a sliding door leading outside. - Rapid Creek Retreat (Palisade)
A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, a sofa, and a yellow armchair. - Rapid Creek Retreat (Palisade)
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a patterned rug. - Rapid Creek Retreat (Palisade)
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a door. It is situated on a dry, rocky terrain with mountains in the background. - Rapid Creek Retreat (Palisade)
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and a dining area with a sofa and table. - Rapid Creek Retreat (Palisade)
Perched high above Palisade, Rapid Creek Retreat offers a tranquil retreat amidst untouched public land. From sunrise to sunset, enjoy the big sky views from the patio overlooking thousands of acres of mountainous terrain.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Mountain view

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About this property

Rapid Creek Retreat

  • About this space
    High above the town of Palisade, nestled in the foothills of the Grand Mesa, is the Rapid Creek Retreat. Surrounded by untouched public land you will experience the true gift of Colorado.
    From the house’s mountain perch the views of the big sky can be enjoyed from sunrise to sunset and beyond for magical star gazing.
    We planned for this home to be ours, every detail of this home was built with intent and love.
    The feeling here is truly special.
    We hope you enjoy it.

    Sincerely,
    The Busch’s
    The space
    This is a brand new house. Two main bedrooms and a bunk room. The bathroom has a beautiful large shower. There is a great patio that overlooks thousands of acres of untouched mountain. It’s all yours.
    Guest access
    All yours.
    Other things to note
    The driveway can be an adventure for some. It is a mountain road - a real Colorado experience. Any reasonable vehicle will make it up and down just fine but some folks may want to bring a change of underwear 😅. If that 1950s truck in the photo didn’t have a problem then your vehicle won’t either.
    It’s not required, but if you have 4x4 please use it and also go slow to keep the road in good shape.
    ***During the winter months the road may become impassable and you may have to hike up the road to get to the house. This will be our first winter with the property and we are still sorting out the snow/snow removal situation.***

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Located in Palisade, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Cross Orchards Historic Site and John McConnell Math and Science Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at High Country Orchards and Colterris at the Overlook. Grand Junction Motor Speedway and Mesa County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Visit our Palisade travel guide
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Palisade, CO

What's nearby

  • James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park
    16 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • High Country Orchards
    23 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Grand Junction Motor Speedway
    25 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Carlson Vineyards
    26 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Colorado Mesa University
    33 min drive - 20.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Speedys Great Food Fast
    14 min drive
  • Palisade Pizza and Pourhouse
    13 min drive
  • Wine Country Inn
    15 min drive
  • Maison la Belle Vie Winery
    16 min drive
  • Pêche
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rapid Creek Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rapid Creek Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rapid Creek Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rapid Creek Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park, Colorado River and High Country Orchards. Colterris at the Overlook and Colorado Cellars Winery - Rocky Mountain Vineyards - Colorado Mountain Wineyard are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Rapid Creek Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property surrounded by just as spectacular views. Short trip into town if needed or you can enjoy nature in peace. One thing to note is the gravel road up to the house can be intimidating for those who aren't comfortable with it but it's definitely worth the trip. Would 100% recommend and would come back to stay longer in a heartbeat
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Palisade vaca

Amazing views!! So quiet and peaceful yet still so close to the city. The views of the stars at night were amazing. I’d love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really awesome place to stay. Super peaceful and beautiful setting. Wonderful house and great hosts. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adriane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolutely stunning home in a fantastic location and conveniently located to town, many hiking trails, and to Powderhorn. The home was stocked with the main essentials for cooking/baking and was beautifully decorated. The morning sunrises and star gazing at night are unremarkable. We highly recommend and looking forward to visiting again.
Star gazing from the backyard
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025