Location: Moab, Utah, USA (Monticello, Ut, is ONE HOUR SOUTH of Moab on Rt 191) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Envision returning after a day of activities in the 4-Corners area to the cool breezes and peaceful community of Monticello, UT, which lies at the base of the Abajo Mountains at a 7,200 foot altitude less than A ONE-HOUR DRIVE SOUTH of Moab. Deer visit our backyard daily, as well as a variety of colorful birds. Hummingbirds are plentiful at our two feeders for which I will provide sugar and recipe if you choose to refill the feeders. For you golfers out there, The Hideout Golf Course, rated #2 in the State of Utah, is three blocks away. It also makes for a beautiful early evening walk, quickly accessible via the deer path from our backyard. Fishing at Loyd's Lake is only 5 minutes away, and additional fishing, as well as camping, hiking and hunting (when in season) is available within a 10-15 minute drive into the mountains. Watch for plenty of deer, turkey and jack rabbits along the drive, a drive which also offers spectacular panoramic views spanning miles and miles. Continue over the mountains and head towards Newspaper Rock (30 minutes) and the Needles entrance to Canyonlands (40 minutes away). Additional day trips include Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Telluride, Durango, Mexican Hat and, of course, Moab and Arches National Park. Our guests agree that Monticello is ideally located for enjoying the entire 4-Corners area!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Rarely needed window A/C in this mountain foothills location.
- Washer: Private laundry room on premises.
- Dryer: Private laundry room on premises.
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Guest Room
- Double Bed: Master Bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Trundle Bed = 2 twin beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Coffee and tea provided, in addition to hot chocolate in the cooler months.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: George Forman Electric Grill
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Spectacular view of the Abajo Mountains and golf course below from our glass-enclosed dining room -- Golden Aspens in the fall; snow-capped late fall, winter & spring.
- Golf Course View: House sits on hillside overlooking the golf course.
- Communications
- Telephone: For local calls or emergencies, and a few very brief long-distance calls.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- FLY FISHING within 10 minutes. Boating, kayaking, and rock climbing within 30 minutes.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$600/wk plus taxes (7th night free), or 3-night minimum at $100/night plus taxes
Checkout Noon. Cleaning fee per stay of $25 for each bedroom used.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Cozy Mountain Retreat with Golf Course & Mountain Views
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Moab
Although we totally enjoyed our first visit to Moab in July of 2003, and were in absolute awe of what all it has to offer, Monticello touched our hearts in yet a more powerful way. First of all, it is definitely a MUCH-appreciated retreat from Moab's heat in the late spring, summer and fall! Equally as important, it is a wonderfully friendly little town with a population of around 2,000 where you feel like you've stepped back into the 1950s -- my comfort era! Love it! Throw in the fact that Monticello is THE PERFECT LOCATION for 4-Corners travel, and you have a little-known JEWEL of a community! Wish we could spend even more time there, but we love our home in Florida as well. When I learned about VRBO, I was overjoyed to be able to easily share with others our Cozy Mountain Retreat in Monticello, UT, which is just an hour's drive south of Moab.
Owner's Map of Moab
My husband and I were high school sweethearts in the late 1950s, and were married in 1962. He joined the Air Force in 1963, and my eyes were soon opened to the rest of the world after having lived only in Pittsburgh, PA until then. During my husband's 24 years of Active Duty in the Air Force, he and I and our daughter thoroughly enjoyed life as a military family, particulary the traveling. When my husband retired from the Air Force, we knew that the urge to travel would not subside. For a variety of reasons, however, we were unable to travel as much as we had hoped until our total retirement in 2003. That's when we discovered southeastern Utah. THANK YOU, GOD!
Property Photos
- Cozy Evening by the Fire - Moab Lodging
- Looking into Kitchen from Living Room - Moab Lodging
- View from Glass-Enclosed Dining Room Towards Golf Course Below - Moab Lodging
- Kitty Has a Visitor (one of many deer)
- Hummingbirds Galore!
- Master Bedroom/Double Bed (Master Bath being installed early November 2009)
- Guest Bedroom (Queen-Sized Bed)
- Trundle Bed Room (Sleeps 2)
- Full Bath off Hallway
- View of House (to right of blue house) from 17th Hole of Golf Course
- Kayaking at Lake Powell
- Scenic 10 Minute Drive to 9,000 ft Altitude
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