Location: Zion National Park, Utah, USA (Located NW of Rts. 14 and 89, mid-way between Zion and Bryce) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
NEW FOR 2010: Outdoor firepit with benches, cotton blend guest bathrobes, portable floor air conditioning units, and 15% off for active military, police and firefighters.
From our Guestbook:
"Magnificent view from the deck! Really enjoyed watching the sunrise with coffee & the sunsets with a cocktail. Would definitely like to return here." --Doug C., Lexington, KY, May '09
"Splendid! In every way. Beauty everywhere - inside your home as well as the great epanse surrounding it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & hope to return some day. It's a special place." --Joy P. & Grace J., West Virginia, April '09
NOW IN OUR SECOND YEAR! Come enjoy the phenomenal views from our well-appointed 1-level ridge-top 2200 square foot Elk Ridge cabin, The Aerie (defined as "a lofty mountaintop nest of an eagle or hawk; also a mountaintop home"). Located mid-way between Zion and Bryce National Parks, and near Cedar Breaks and Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monuments, Bryan Head Ski Area and Duck Creek Village.
And with Lake Powell and the north rim of the Grand Canyon within day-trip distance, there is no shortage of natural pursuits as well as entertaining activities: Ride ATVs or snowmobiles on the 500+ miles of marked trails nearby, fish in the many area lakes, take a relaxing horseback trail ride, hike, bike, climb, take a back-country "safari" tour, explore the canyons of Lake Powell by boat, take a guided educational class at Zion, visit and volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, attend the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, visit the interesting little shops in Duck Creek Village and Kanab, or just take some "downtime" at the cabin, enjoying our library of contemporary books and magazines, playing videogames, watching HDTV and movies, or simply gazing at the million-dollar view in a hammock chair on the covered deck.
The Aerie cabin is fully furnished, and we have tried to include the little extras to make your vacation everything you want it to be. Get a good night's sleep on the new Sealy Posturpedic, in the high-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, with your choice of man-made or natural feather/down pillows. Enjoy the large high-quality towels and AMBR Spa toiletries in the bathrooms. And in the well-stocked kitchen we have included a good supply of often-used spices. And best of all, during 2009, we are offering our own "Stimulus Package": There will be NO CLEANING FEE for all weekly rentals.
Elk Ridge Estates, at the junction of Rts. 89 and 14 and just outside the Dixie National Forest, is home to a variety of wildlife: abundant wild turkey, rabbits, mule deer, coyote, elk and birds of prey including bald eagles. The community is located at the junction of Routes 14 and 89 and offers convenient year-round access with its paved roads. Having access to paved roads in all directions, the cabin is about 40 miles from Zion, Bryce, Cedar City, and Kanab; about 90 miles from St. George; about 200 miles from Las Vegas; and about 10 scenic miles from Duck Creek Village. If you are flying from out of state, there are international airports in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City and a regional airport in Cedar City.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Portable units for those unusually warm days.
- Washer: New stacking unit.
- Dryer: New stacking unit
- Linens Provided: High thread-count cotton.
- Garage: 2-car w/opener
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Large gravel area
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed: New Sealy Posturepedic
- Queen Bed: New Sealy Posturpedic
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : New Sealy Posturpedic
- Crib: Play Yard
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : 1 48" high-definition flat-screen TV, 2 other flat-screens
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Flat screen for use with PS2
- DVD (3)
- VCR (3)
- Video Library: Variety, including children's titles.
- Video Game Console: PS2 with extra controller.
- Video Games
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Including coffee maker, toaster, blender, waffle iron, spices, cleaning supplies
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: New
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Large indoor/outdoor electric George Foreman grill
- Deck/Patio: Covered wrap-around deck with panoramic views
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Panoramic views of the pink Paunsaugunt Cliffs to the east and the Dixie National Forest to the west.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local service
- Broadband Internet: High-speed DSL
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Also available are fax machine and color printer.
- Other Amenities
- Extensive current library of books, magazines & movies; board games, playing cards; luxury AMBR Spa toiletries. Ceiling fans are in every bedroom, the great room, game room and dining area. NEW FOR 2010: Outdoor firepit with benches, guest robes, and portable air conditioning units.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Our apologies, but some of our guests have allergies.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): One-level living, wide doorway into Master bedroom & bath.
- Kid Friendly: Bed rails, crib (Play Yard), high chair, children's books, movies, and games available.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: All parties must be accompanied by at least one adult over the age of 25 years.
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking inside or on the deck.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Tours of State & National Parks, tours of old movie sets, tour Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, hunt for fossils and Indian relics, attend the annual Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
PEAK: $250/night, $1500/week; SPRING/FALL: $200/night, $1200/week
WINTER/OFF-PEAK: $175/night, $1050/week (All rates plus 11.2% tax)
50% nightly rental deposit required for guaranteed reservation.
$500 Refundable Security Deposit. $75 cleaning fee (WAIVED for weekly rentals)
Deposit refundable w/30 days notice of cancellation
PEAK: 5/27-9/7/2010; SPRING: 4/1-5/26/2010; FALL: 9/8-10/18; WINTER: 10/19-11/30
NOTE: 15% off rental fee for active Military, police, and firefighters
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Luxury 1-Level Ridge-Top Zion Bryce Cabin 5 Acres, Aa+ Views!
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Zion National Park
After reading of Cedar City as a recommended retirement location, we decided to take an exploratory trip. When our children were very young, one of our family trips took us into Salt Lake City, where we rented a motorhome and made a loop of southeastern Utah, when we were awed by the physical beauty of that part of the state. So after visiting Cedar City, we made a southwestern state loop before returning to the Vegas airport. Although we wouldn't have thought it possible, we felt this area was even more magnificent and absolutely fell in love with the red-rock topography. Along the way, we saw an ad for this cabin and decided on a lark to stop and see it. Although the cabin itself needed a bit of modernization, we were mesmerized when we saw the view, and impulsively made an offer that day. Althought we had a brief stab of questioning our sanity, we haven't regretted the purchase, and we are very happy to share our find with our guests.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
In addition to the view, the natural beauty and the serenity, we very much enjoy watching the birds and other wildlife. Although the cabin is truly easily accessible, with paved roads all the way to the driveway, the feeling once you arrive is one of remote peace and quiet. We joke that it is like camping in total luxury!
Cute mountain village with restaurants, shops, snowmobile & ATV rentals.
Owner's Map of Zion National Park
Currently residents of a small farmette in northern Virginia, we have 2 young adult children, 2 horses, 4 dogs, and 3 cats. We are looking forward to relocating to the magnificent west at some point in the not-too-distant future.
Property Photos
- View side of The Aerie cabin - Zion National Park, UT Vacation Mountaintop Cabin; Wi-Fi
- Cabin entry - Zion National Park, UT Vacation Mountaintop Cabin; Wi-Fi
- Living room, with wall of windows overlooking the pink Paugaunsunt Cliffs - Zion National Park, UT Vacation Mountaintop Cabin; Wi-Fi
- View of dining and kitchen areas
- Master bedroom, lg. closet, reading nook, bookshelves, high-definition DirecTV
- Master bathroom, with deep, jetted tub, separate walk-in shower
- Queen bedroom, including large closet, DirecTV/VHS/VCR
- Twin bedroom, with toddler bed rails available
- Small gameroom, w/PS2 & games, wi-fi, fax, color printer
- Stunning ridge-top sunrises and sunsets
- View abundant wildlife including wild turkey, deer & elk from the deck
- Partial view of Paugaunsunt Cliffs from the deck
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Chris Jensen , Edmonton, AB
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The house is fabulous! We are 2 families who love to travel together. We love love love the deck. Birds in the morning, the views in the afternoon, sunset, moonrise & the telescope in the evenings. I can't figure out why you have TVs!!!
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The Trames , Cincinnati, Ohio
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