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Violet Cottage at Zenzen Gardens

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A covered outdoor seating area with stone walls and a stone pathway.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a patterned rug.
A field with flowers and a mountain in the background.
A sign for 'ZENZEN gardens' with a house in the background.
A small, single-story building with a gabled roof and a white door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Paonia, CO
  • Place, Peony Lane Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Paonia Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Qutori Winery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden

About this property

Violet Cottage at Zenzen Gardens

The Violet Cottage is cute and cozy, and is the original bunk house of the property.

The cottage was remodeled in the spring of 2023 with new flooring, windows, doors & paint, and has been professionally designed & furnished by your host Cindie. 

This cute bunkhouse has one comfy queen bed, nightstands, chair and table with coffee, tea, glasses and mugs. There is a heater & swamp cooler.

Zenzen Gardens is a beautiful 20 acre organic farm with wide open fields, majestic mountains, relaxation pond, flower gardens, and live music on the stage or in the Historic Barn.

Zenzen Gardens is the official tasting room for Alfred Eames winery- all guests are welcome to enjoy some local wines and take in the panoramic views. Our wine tasting room is open daily 12:00-6:00 from May through October, under the veranda of the main house, gold in color.

The outdoor shower is located behind the blue cottage.
Port-a-johns are on site for guests to use on the south side of the gravel driveway.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be booked directly with Zenzen Gardens
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You must inquire within about hosting an event here; additional fees may apply.
Pets must be leashed between hours of 11AM-6PM while tasting room is open. Aggressive dogs must be leashed.
No smoking allowed on property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3318355vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Events must be booked directly with Zenzen Gardens
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Paonia

Located in Paonia, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Peony Lane Vineyards and Qutori Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crawford State Park and Needle Rock Instant Study Area.
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Paonia, CO

What's nearby

  • Peony Lane Vineyards - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Paonia Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Qutori Winery - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Hotchkiss Town Hall - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Stone Cottage Cellars Winery - 15 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zack's BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Hut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Paonia United Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪133 BRGR - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Violet Cottage at Zenzen Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Violet Cottage at Zenzen Gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Violet Cottage at Zenzen Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Violet Cottage at Zenzen Gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Violet Cottage at Zenzen Gardens located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Peony Lane Vineyards, Paonia Park and Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum. Hotchkiss Public Library and Qutori Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Violet House at Zenzen Gardens was a clean, charming, and affordable 3-day getaway for us. Cindie (and her delightful shadow, Ginger the dog) was a gracious host. The cottage was pleasantly cozy with a comfortable bed; the quiet property is a beautiful 12-minute drive from the lovely downtown Paonia. We enjoyed the grand view from the veranda and tasting award-winning wines from Alred Eames Cellars. The only reason for an overall "good" rather than "excellent" rating is that the shower (clean with with plenty of hot water) is outdoors, attached to the cottage, and the restrooms are portapotties -- exactly as advertised, by the way, and largely why the cottage is such an affordable option and such a good value. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelbe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the most picturesque and relaxing stay. Cindy was very sweet and welcoming, thank you for sharing your space with us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

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

A slice of paradise

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy d.

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

Tranquility

I stayed at Zenzen with my girlfriend and we had the most incredible time. The property is stunning! The views are breathtaking everywhere on the property. The cottage was clean, homey, and absolutely perfect for the two of us. What I loved most was the gardens and outdoor spaces at Zenzen. The back porch behind the big house is an amazing place to get some charcuterie and wine tasting. Our host, Cindie was warm, welcoming, and kind. We really felt like a part of the family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful property and experience! Just a short drive to food options and incredible recreating within the Kebler area a few miles down the road you go do your thing and I said hopefully by Friday when are you leaving yeah cause Thursday if I get all that stuff down here, I just wanna get everything by the end by Friday by this weekend. I wanna have everything at least where I wanna keep it for the timing so it’s out of the way of you so it’s not interrupting anything here. I will be up here. I can easily just grab it and throw it back on the truck whenever I find out what’s gonna happen might be your furniture downstairs so I’ve got a lay on. The sofa can’t lay lay down because they’re like I sleep in a bed I can’t sleep out. Well full size might be 6 feet but mine is 8 foot and then it’s a lounge on the other end too more comfortable. I did empty dehumidifier if you left this door open on this side too in the wine room whether the cats if the cat goes in there, it’s not gonna go to the bathroom because the bathroom is already on the other side. The main thing is that there is a huge difference between the two size right to stay with a lot longer. If you leave the door closed because you’re not getting right, you’re not getting the air to circulate all the way through. I’m smelling like that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather H.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cindie Sorensen

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