Location: Moab, Utah, USA (Monticello, Ut, is ONE HOUR SOUTH of Moab on Rt 191) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
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.
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Private laundry room on premises.
- Dryer : Private laundry room on premises.
- Garage : One-car 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
- Dishwasher
- 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 (2) : 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
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- FISHING within 5 minutes; cool mountain hiking within 10 minutes; boating, kayaking, and rock climbing within 30 minutes.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
7th NIGHT FREE! JULY SAVINGS OF 20%; 3-night minimum at $100/night
Cleaning fee $75. Checkout at Noon.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Cozy Mountain Retreat; Golf Course & Mt. Views; 7th Night Free
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.
The Unique Benefits at this House
I could spend hours in the serenity of our backyard enjoying the variety of birds visiting our feeders, or watching as storm clouds accumulate around the mountain tops. An occasional chipmunk may appear from the bushes and scurry across the grass to a tree stump nearby. Often you can spot a deer or two on the golf course, and they frequent the backyard while we're inside in the dining room just a few steps away. If you're looking for a place to unwind -- this is it!
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
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- Cozy Evening by the Fire - Moab Lodging
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- Scenic 10 Minute Drive to 9,000 ft Altitude - Moab Lodging
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- Looking into Kitchen from Living Room - Moab Lodging
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- View from Glass-Enclosed Dining Room Towards Golf Course Below
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- Kitty Has a Visitor (one of many deer)
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- Hummingbirds Galore!
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- Master Bedroom (Double Bed & Private Bath)
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- Guest Bedroom #1 (Queen-Sized Bed)
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- Guest Bedroom #2 (Trundle Bed Sleeps 2)
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- Full Bath off Hallway
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- View of House (to right of blue house) from 17th Hole of Golf Course
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- Kayaking at Lake Powell
Traveler Reviews (14)
Absolutely Perfect!
Guest: Rick
(White Salmon)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 08/03/11
Our stay here was perfect in every way. The house was immaculate, comfortable, and extremely well equipped. It was such a good feeling to come "home" for the evening after a great day of hiking or sightseeing. The owner and property manager are the best, very friendly and helpful. There is so much to do in every direction, we couldn't begin to cover it all in a single week and have already reserved ten days here in 2012. Looking forward to next year already!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.
Loved this Home!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/12/11
Review Submitted: 05/22/11
This is one terrific vacation rental! The location is great for the entire SE section of Utah and the four corners area. So much to see and do you wont be dissapointed. The home was perfect- everything you want in a vacation home. The owners are great to work with and have thought of everything you might need. The backyard has excellent views and the neighborhood is very quiet and the townsfolk are friendly to outsiders.We hope to stay here again when we return to the area. Thanks for everthing!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
What a great place for our Utah trip!
Guest: Peggy
(Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 01/17/11
Review Submitted: 02/27/11
We were here for six weeks and found it an excellent place for research and as a base for sight seeing. We loved Monticerllo, the town and people. Its central location in southeast Utah meant we were able to take advantage of many nearby sights. The home was well equipped; we had everything we needed. The owner and property manager were jewels. They provided prompt answers to our questions. We quipped that it was like having our own support staff. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and family.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Terrific Property!
Guest: Cindy
(Lincoln, NE)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10
Review Submitted: 10/29/10
This was my family's third visit to the S.E. Utah area, and we've never had a better time!! The property was beautiful, well stocked, and exactly as described. We saw deer and wild turkey right out the back door every day! The property is perfectly situated for all of our excursions. We visited Canyonlands (Needles and Island in the Sky), Arches, Mesa Verde, Four Corners, and Natural Bridges. Wagon Wheel Pizza in Monticello was terrific! We will definitely be back!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
The New Forest Four
Guest: The New Forest Four Adventurers
(New Forest, England)
Date of Stay: 05/25/10
Review Submitted: 07/22/10
We toured the Arizona/Utah area for a month during May/June 2010 and stayed in this particular home in May 2010 for three nights (wished we had had longer). We found the house delightful and welcoming from the moment we arrived. It was absolutely spotless. The beds comfortable and the rest of the house relaxing and just what we needed. Sitting outside, the view was so peacefull and a couple of mule deer even visited a few times. I personally loved the quirky notes/placards Beverley had left around the home. We visited the Canyon Lands and Four Corners on this particular trip (it is also within easy reach of Newspaper Rock and the mountain is also well worth a visit) and found it an ideal location. Had we known about this house two years ago, we would have had no hesitation in renting it again. Beverley was such a lovely "landlady", making the whole process so easy. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your so homely home. Debbie, Brian, Lin & Fred New Forest, UK .
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Thanks for a great time!
Guest: traveling by train
(Mt. Shasta, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/04/10
Review Submitted: 04/12/10
From the street, this property is not much to look at but once inside, one immediately senses the care the owners have taken to make your stay enjoyable. Hands down, this was the cleanest and most well equipped rental I have ever stayed at. My sister and our two teenage nieces occupied the place for 4 nights and had plenty of space for our needs. The glassed in dining room afforded a wonderful view of the golf course and surrounding countryside and we were very warm despite less than ideal weather. We enjoyed watching the deer at close range and a parade of wild turkeys across the fairway. The neighborhood was quiet and the few neighbors we saw were friendly. The owners were most helpful with answering our questions honestly and offering suggestions of what to see and do. We highly recommend the drive down towards Mexican Hat, Moki Dugaway,Muley Point. Gooseneck State Park and Edge of the Cedars State Park. We also visited Mesa Verde. Definitely coming back. If you like horseback riding, the folks at Canyon Trails Ranch out of Cortez were fabulous, taking us on a 3 hr ride up to some ruins at a decent rate. The reasonable rate of this rental made our vacation possible so thanks again and we hope to be back soon.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Gene
(-)
Date of Stay: 12/02/09
Review Submitted: 12/02/09
What a great time we had, thank you for letting us use your beautiful home. The house was in wonderful condition and incredibly well equipped. We cooked all of our meals, including our Thanksgiving dinner, and never once lacked any equipment or appliance. We slept like logs and ate like pigs! What more can one ask of vacation?! The place was perfectly situated for our outings to Arches, Canyonlands and Mesa Verde. We really enjoyed the view, the resident deer and the gorgeous hike on the golf course to the elusive reservoir! We will recommend your house heartily to any of our friends traveling to the 4-corner region, and should we come again, we will be begging you to let us in again!
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Guest: Thomas Soeldner and Linda Finney
(Spokane, Washington)
Date of Stay: 10/27/09
Review Submitted: 10/27/09
Our second visit to this vacation home was even better than the first. Comfortable, convenient, great views over the golf course and mountains, with lovely walks just out the door. And Monticello is a wonderful place from which to make side trips to all the area sights. We also appreciated the prompt and cordial attention of the owners.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08
Review Submitted: 10/01/08
Couldn't have been happier with our first VRBO experience. Great value. Extremely clean. Location allows for more day trips than a person has time for!!! Very quiet neighborhood. Owners are very easy to work with. Highly recommend you stay here. Thanks again
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Guest: Chuck & Cathy Burns
(Linton IN)
Date of Stay: 06/22/08
Review Submitted: 06/22/08
Our visit was late April '08. House was well equipped and immaculate with everything you need at your fingertips; neighborhood very quiet and welcoming. Monticello was a great base for visits to Canyonlands NP, Arches NP, Mesa Verde NP, Capital Reef NP, Four Corners. We would highly recommend this great property for great value!
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