Elegant Downtown 'Sunshine Cottage'

Grand Junction, Colorado
$195 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This cozy cottage is located in a quiet, established neighborhood. With large common areas you can enjoy time together listening to your own music on our blue tooth, Marshall speaker and enjoying a complimentary bottle of wine or hot cocoa. Later, retreat to your peaceful bedroom and relax in your comfortable bed with crisp linens. Master bedroom has attached bathroom and for your convenience phone chargers are next to beds. Back yard invites you to enjoy the glider under the pergola or curl up next to the in-ground fire pit. If you’re so inclined…try a game of Corn Hole. Wake up to the spectacular, Colorado blue sky with an espresso in hand. You’ll make memories for a lifetime. It doesn’t get much better than this!
PLEASE NOTE: We do not have a BBQ nor allow bringing your own BBQ. Thank you.

Just a short walk to sweet downtown where you can enjoy our famous “Art on the Corner”. One of the nation's first sidewalk sculpture exhibits, including the Wells Fargo “Buffalo” made of car bumpers. Check the schedule at the Avalon Theatre on Main Street. It was built in the 1920s for performing arts & independent film screenings. It still offers up top name concerts and movies. And just a few minutes’ drive you can visit the Butterfly Pavilion at Las Colonias Park where you can catch a concert at the amphitheater. Take a walk on the River Front Park and trail. There you can rent equipment to float down the Colorado River or paddle board. Check out the Events Calendar at https://gjchamber.org/events https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/guide-getting-water-grand-junction.

If you enjoy wine tasting visit the Palisade area. Home to 30+ wineries. You can also take a bicycle tour through them.

The ‘National Monument’, just outside of town, is a mountain bikers heaven with hundreds of miles of world-class mountain biking trails. The yearly ‘Tour of the Moon’ is one of the premier road cycling events in the western United States.

Summertime offers art walks, festivals, farmers market, outdoor restaurants, antique stores and more. Each year Colorado has a Color Weekend. This is when the tree leaves are at their maxim color. Ski at our local ski area, Powderhorn. Located on the Grand Mesa....world’s largest flat top mountain. Telluride, Aspen and Vail are each only a 2 hour drive.

Close to CMU as well as St. Mary’s and VA hospitals. Walk to Lincoln Park and play golf. Junction boasts 260 sunny days a year and mild winters.

Just a few of the amenities to enjoy your time at this beautiful home.
- Pristine clean!!
- Crisp linens
- Bubble bath
- Kitchen necessities
- Snacks
- Teas, cocoa
- Sunny breakfast area
- Espresso machine
- Crockpot
- 500 gb internet
- Bedside phone chargers
- Smart TV
- Front load washer/dryer
- AC and heating

This home welcomes you...Whether you’re here to ski, hike, golf, water excursions or just relax, you are in the heart of it all!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1072 Sq Ft (100 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Italian
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The City Center In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Debra B.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Mar 31, 2026

    Our stay was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The property was exactly as described—if anything, it exceeded expectations. The location couldn’t have been better, making it easy to enjoy the area has to offer.The amenities are outstanding and thoughtfully provided, with every detail considered to ensure a comfortable and seamless stay. Overall, this was a top notch experience, and we wouldn’t hesitate to return or recommend this place to others. A perfect getaway in every sense!

  • Dana P.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2026

    Stayed Mar 9, 2026

    You will feel welcome and comfortable in this beautiful home away from home.The house is lovely and clean. The location is perfect, especially if you enjoy walking to town. The host's special touches are obvious everywhere you look. The backyard is the perfect place to sip your morning coffee and/or enjoy a cozy evening fire. We are so happy we chose the Sunshine Cottage and I am sure you will be too.

  • S. H.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2026

    Stayed Feb 10, 2026

    Wonderful place to stay. The cottage was lovely. Our host was amazing. Definitely recommend!

  • Darcie Z.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Jan 6, 2026

    Beautiful home! Exceptionally clean and thoughtful amenities. Perfect location. Highly recommend!

  • Liz O.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    We had trouble accessing the property. We finally connected with the host and were able to get in. Once she knew we were having trouble, she was very responsive. Other than that the house was super cute and very nice inside. I would stay here again!

  • Ellen E.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    Cute, cozy, clean & well located for walking. We had everything we needed & would return to the Sunshine Cottage!

  • Gary B.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    The furnace is not functioning properly. The house was cold on each of the first two mornings, no matter how we tried to adjust and turn on/ off the unit. It did seem to come on later in the day, and then also on the third morning. But even then it was clear that something was not quite right with the furnace. Everything else was OK, but the furnace situation was a big detraction.

  • Angie I.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Such a cute and well-appointed home! We absolutely enjoined our stay and appreciate the thoughtfulness behind how the host has stocked and organized this house.

  • Buttons C.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 29, 2025

    We loved this cottage. It truly felt like home. It had everything we needed, and more. Very clean, very comfortable, wonderful bed, and, fun, cute furnishings. I would definitely recommend this cottage. I hope to return one day.

  • Erin B.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    Communication was great and the house was very welcoming.

  • John F.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    Stop looking around ! This property has a five star rating for good reason. If it is in your price range and in the area you are looking for you won't find anything better. This is the best VRBO property we have stayed at in the 10 years we have been booking with them. Great host. Prompt response. Great area nice and quiet. Very well supplied. You can tell this property is well maintained, updated, and cared for. Had everything we needed and more. Nice big fenced backyard to enjoy. Stayed for 7 nights here. Would stay here again without question. Thanks so much to our host here. If the review helped you decide to stay have a great time !

  • Heike K.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    What an absolutely fabulous gem of a cottage, super cozy, super clean and an incredible host, and to boost an incredible low price! Absolutely loved our stay there and highly recommend it! Thank you Jana for providing us with such a lovely home away from home!

  • Tiffany K Payne T.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    This was such a lovely cottage! Every detail was thought of! Loved being able to spend time in the backyard and enjoy the fire pit at night! Walkable to so many restaurants! Can’t wait to return next summer!

  • Steve B.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    We had a great time staying in the Sunshine cottage. We had everything we needed. Very clean and well cared for property.

  • Chris F.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Very well maintained cottage just minutes walk from downtown Grand Junction. Everything about our stay was perfect, and our host was proactive and responsive in all communications before, during, and after our stay. Highly recommended!

  • Sheila R.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Great place! Very clean, great central location!

  • Windy J.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Beautiful home, very clean, great communication with host. Definitely consider staying here again when back in the area.

  • Amy o.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    The cottage is adorable. We spent a lot of time in the morning and evening out back. It was so peaceful and I had to take pictures of the gardens for ideas in my space at home. Highly recommend this cottage.

  • Carole F.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Loved this charming home! Would highly recommend. The location is great, 4 short blocks to the historic downtown. The owner was very responsive. House was very clean and the owner has included several thoughtful touches throughout. Also has a great outdoor space where we had a few cornhole matches. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Kelly S.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    A fantastically clean with many thoughtful touches. It was in a very convenient location. A lovely space that included a generous back garden that includes seating, atmospheric lighting and a cornhole set. Inside there is an assortment of books, games, and candy, and kitchen utensils. Overall, we wished we could stay more than two nights.

  • Charles M.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    This was a 2 couples trip where we were making a stop I Grand Junction to go to the national park and surrounding areas. We truly enjoyed our stay! The place had what we needed and the updates to the house really makes it a comfortable place. We loved how close it was to downtown. We also found it easy to venture to the surrounding areas. Our host was great to respond and made us feel welcomed. Finally, in the evenings we enjoyed sitting out back and visiting. For us everything was spot on and we would stay here again.

  • Judy M.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    A lovely, well decorated house in a great location. We only stayed 3 nights and I wish we had stayed longer. The quality of everything in the house was above expected. Although we were only 2 people, it would also be good for 2 couples as the master has an ensuite BR and the other bedroom and bathroom are completely separate. It is in an area of older homes but is very modern on the inside.

  • Dorothy H.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    This is an awesome property. The host anticipated our every need. Could not have been cleaner. Great location. Will stay there again.

  • DeDe F.

    Submitted May 24, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    Jana was amazing with communication and recommendations. The home was perfect! Everything we needed, clean, adorably decorated. The home is as pics show! We will definitely rebook!

  • Katharine D.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 6, 2025

    This is an awesome place and one that we definitely have on our radar for a future visit. Clean, well appointed, nice kitchen and cute dining area. Loved the sitting area in the back yard - nicely landscaped and decorated. Great location with easy access to town and Colorado National Monument. All in all, a very nice stay. The ONLY reason for the communication ding was that I would have liked to have a phone number where I could have reached out directly. If we would have had a problem with access to the house, we would have had no way to get in touch with the owner short of finding a cafe with internet access where we could have used a laptop for VRBO access. Other than that very small item, the place was perfect!

  • Joe E.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Cute property, excellent location, great amenities, communicative host! We'll be back! Thanks!

  • Deb W.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 15, 2025

    Sunshine Cottage was just perfect for our two couples, as a getaway for our visit to Grand Junction and Colorado National Monument! The house has great decorating touches and is well stocked and nicely furnished, with an easy -to -use kitchen and a great backyard area with a pergola and fire pit. We used both on the evenings we spent there, as we sipped our wine (Jana leaves some for guests) after enjoying fabulous hikes through the area. Jana was a wonderfully communicative and responsive hostess, too. I highly recommend Sunshine Cottage for your next vacation in the area!

  • Frank F.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    We had a great stay - The home was clean and the little extras made the stay comfortable as well as feel like home! We would book again if ever back in the area!

  • jill r.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    This is probably my favorite vacation rental I’ve ever stayed in. It was cozy and comfortable and is so cute! I absolutely loved it.

  • ARTHUR B.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    Nice and convenient, we enjoyed our stay.

  • Len F.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    We visited Grand Junction to snowboard nearby. We were immediately impressed by the property. It’s very clean and well laid out. We enjoyed a quick walk to downtown every evening, the location is great. We would definitely stay again, Jana was a great host.

  • Hilary V.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    This place was incredible! From the perfect location to downtown and the university. It was so clean and beautifully decorated through out! The kitchen was perfect to do some home cooking for our college student, and we even did s’mores in the fire pit in the back yard! Beds were cozy and comfortable! The owners were so sweet and always we always got quick responses! This is a gem of house to stay at in Grand Junction!

  • Ben L.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Cute house in the right place for us. Right between CMU and downtown. :-)

  • Alice R.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    Charming, spacious, clean, nicely decorated, comfortable, kitchen fully equipped with everything you need, comfy beds and a great backyard to have your wine and enjoy the scenery. I would stay here again!

  • Rose R.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    Our stay here was fabulous! The house was so quaint, cozy and had everything we needed. It was very close to downtown and accessibility to everything. We didn’t need to contact Jana because everything was provided before arrival and we had no issues. The neighbor was also very kind and friendly. We will definitely look to stay here again if we venture back to this area!!

  • Debbie M.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    This rental had everything we needed and more. The place was clean, beds were very comfortable and the backyard was so nice with a pergola and a fire pit, that we used one night. The rental is located in a nice neighborhood and centrally located to town. We highly recommend this rental.

  • Linda W.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    What a neat house! The 2 rooms amd 2 bathrooms offered enough space for me and my husband and our mom who traveled with us. It was nice and cool inside the house, comfortable with really nice beds and towels. There were plenty of dishes for our crew of 3 making breakfast. This is a comfortable home base!

  • Jenny B.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Adorable, comfortable, spotless house. Easy to get all around town. Will definitely try to book again!

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