Location: Duck Creek Village, Utah, USA (Located at Rts. 14 and 89, 10 Mi. E of Duck Creek Village)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
NEW for 2010: Outdoor firepit with benches, guest bathrobes, portable air conditioning, 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
Come enjoy the phenomenal panoramic ridge-top views from our well-appointed, 1-level 2200 square foot Elk Ridge cabin on 5 acres, 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. The beds are new Sealy Posturpedic, the sheets are high-thread-count Egyptian cotton, you have your choice of man-made or natural feather/down pillows, the bathrooms are stocked with large high-quality towels and AMBR Spa toiletries, and the kitchen provisions include 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, 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. 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 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.
To see additional pictures, please visit listing #235236.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: New in 2010: portable floor units for those unusually warm days.
- Washer: New, stacking
- Dryer: New, stacking
- Linens Provided: High thread-count cotton, choice of pillows; new for 2010 - guest bath robes.
- Garage: 2 Car
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Large gravel area
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed: New Sealy Posturpedic
- Queen Bed: New Sealy Posturpedic
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : New Sealy Posturpedic
- Crib: Play Yard
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Including a 48" flat-screen HDTV w/DirecTV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): For use with PS2
- DVD (3)
- VCR (3)
- Video Library: Variety including children's selections.
- Video Game Console: PS2
- Video Games
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Including coffee maker, toaster, blender, waffle iron, common spices, cleaning materials.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Large George Foreman indoor/outdoor grill.
- Deck/Patio: Wrap-around, covered deck with panoramic views of the pink Paunsaugunt Cliffs.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Panoramic views to the east of the pink Pausaungunt Cliffs and to the west of the Dixie National Forest.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local service.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Board games, deck of cards, contemporary library of books, magazines & movies, luxury AMBR Spa toiletries. Ceiling fans are in every bedroom, the great room, gameroom and dining area. NEW for 2010: cotton blend guest bathrobes, outdoor firepit with benches.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Our apologies, but some of our guests have allergies.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): One-floor living with wide doorways to master bedroom and bath.
- Kid Friendly: Bed rails, crib (Play Yard), high chair, children's books and games available.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Each party must be accompanied by at least 1 adult age 25 or over.
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking in the cabin/on the deck.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- 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
- Tour national & state parks, visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, tour old movie sets, search for fossils & Indian relics, attend the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City.
Rate Details (In US Dollar)
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
last-minute reservations.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
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.
Why the Owner Chose Duck Creek Village
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 of 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!
Property Photos
- East side view deck - Duck Creek Village Mountaintop Cabin; Magnificent Views; Near Ski Resorts; Wi-Fi
- Cabin entry, living room w/Paugaunsunt Cliffs view - Duck Creek Village Mountaintop Cabin; Magnificent Views; Near Ski Resorts; Wi-Fi
- View of dining and kitchen areas - Duck Creek Village Mountaintop Cabin; Magnificent Views; Near Ski Resorts; Wi-Fi
- Master bedroom, including reading nook, bookshelves, DirecTV, VCR, VHS
- Queen bedroom, including large closet, DirecTV/VHS/VCR
- Twin bedroom, with toddler bed rails available
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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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