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Edge of the Desert Portal Overlook Cabin #14

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6398.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Moab, UT

Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge
‪3 min drive‬
Moab KOA
‪4 min drive‬
Arches National Park Visitor Center
‪14 min drive‬
Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Common spaces

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Edge of the Desert Portal Overlook Cabin #14

Cozy up in this charming tiny home with epic red rock views and all the comforts of home! Inspired by the dramatic Portal Overlook, this cabin features plush bedding, a private deck for sunrise coffee or stargazing, and the perfect location just minutes from Arches, Canyonlands, and downtown Moab. Your adventure starts here!

Edge of the Desert is conveniently located at 1251 Millcreek Drive on the east side of Moab, offering the perfect balance of easy access and peaceful surroundings. Just minutes from the Sand Flats Recreation Area, you’ll be close to some of Moab’s most iconic outdoor experiences—including mountain biking trails, Fins & Things, and the legendary Hell's Revenge off-road route.

The area is a unique mix of residential and commercial, giving you a sense of community while still being close to restaurants, shops, and all that Moab has to offer.

Whether you're here to explore, relax, or both, you'll love our central yet quiet location as your launchpad for adventure.

Getting Here

Edge of the Desert is just 1.5 miles from the heart of downtown Moab—a quick 3 to 4-minute drive to restaurants, shops, and local attractions.

✔️ Arches National Park is only 5 miles north, with an easy 10 to 15-minute drive to the park entrance.
✔️ Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky District) is about 35 miles away, and typically takes 45 minutes to reach by car.
✔️ For a more remote experience, the Needles District (south entrance of Canyonlands) is around an hour’s drive from our property.

Whether you’re here to explore the parks, cruise the trails, or enjoy downtown Moab, you’ll find that Edge of the Desert puts you right where you need to be.

Property manager

Sharon, Richard, Josh or Annie Relph

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Moab

Moab is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arches National Park and Arches National Park Visitor Center. Monument Basin and Swanny City Park are also worth visiting.

Moab, UT

What's nearby

Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Moab KOA - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Sand Flats Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Slickrock Bike Trail - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Arches National Park Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop - ‬4 min drive
‪Moab Diner - ‬4 min drive
‪Moab Brewery - ‬3 min drive
‪Zax Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Edge of the Desert Portal Overlook Cabin #14 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Edge of the Desert Portal Overlook Cabin #14?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Edge of the Desert Portal Overlook Cabin #14?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Edge of the Desert Portal Overlook Cabin #14 located?

Situated in Moab, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Rotary Park, Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge and Monument Basin. Moab KOA and Millers Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

21 Sept, 2024

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

A great place to stay

Clean, great communication, prompt service! We’d definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

30 Nov, 2018

Great place, met all our needs!

This little house worked out great. It had everything we needed including room in front for our off-road vehicle!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

16 Mar, 2023

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

Convenient to town and bike riding

This property is convenient to all of Moab and the roads out of it.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful accommodations.

Our tiny house was the perfect place to stay. Super clean and comfortable. Easy access to town, the Highway and the trails. We will be telling all of our friends and family to stay here when visiting Moab. Thanks for having such wonderful accommodations.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

3 May, 2023

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

Great House

We had a great stay for three nights here. The house is cozy and has everything you need for a great stay. The location is great, just a little ways south of the main drag through Moab, with easy access to everything the area has to offer. The owners were great too in terms of communication--they gave me a heads up beforehand that I would need timed entry tickets to visit Arches NP, and they generously left cookies upon arrival along with their contact information if we had any problems. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

13 Apr, 2021

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

Enjoyable location

We loved our stay here. Beds were comfortable. Shower was large enough and clean. Kitchen had cooking supplies. A/c and hearing worked. Quiet. Would recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John O.

10 Jun, 2021

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

Stay in comfort

This place was perfect fit for our family. We had everything we needed and it was very clean. The water pressure was amazing!! Our teenage son really enjoyed the loft space and was sad to leave. We would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

14 May, 2024

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

Great place to stay in Moab!

My husband and I enjoyed out stay at this well stocked tiny house. For a small house, it felt very roomy! The bed was super comfy, there was a nice table for us to eat at, and the couch & chair comfortable for watching TV, if needed. It was very close to downtown, just a few blocks off the main drag. They owners were responsive. I highly recommend this property for a reasonable alternative to the expensive Moab hotels!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

8 Jul, 2023

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

Yes! Yes! Yes!

OK, first off I have to give a nod to the cookies they left for us when we arrived…Best cookies ever! Seriously though, this tiny home was fantastic. It was clean and the beds were soooo comfortable! The loft upstairs was fantastic for our teenager. Cute little table and chairs on the deck that we used constantly. Not one single complaint. Loved our stay here!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan H.

10 Oct, 2022

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

Good & Basic

Not fancy, but fine for one or two people. Comfortable mattress and nice sheets & towels. Roomy shower. Ample space on the front porch but very small living room.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

19 May, 2022

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

“Tiny” retreat

Our stay at the “tiny” house was great. It is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood on the East end of Moab. You do have yo drive into town, but parking in May was no issue at all. It was great to come back to be able to relax on the porch or enjoy the air conditioning. We did not need to use anything, but the kitchen is fully stocked including some oils and spices for cooking. The downstairs is plenty spacious with a room with both a king sized bed and the living room couch has a hide away bed as well. Upstairs is a little tricky to get around, but it has all you need for sleeping and relaxing including a large bed, futon, and television. We loved spending time at this retreat after hiking in the 90 degrees heat!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

15 May, 2022

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

Nice Stay

Everything was as described. It was convenient and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy K.

2 Oct, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing, good location but..

We had a really great stay. This cute tiny house was perfect for me and my husband. It was quiet but still close to all the amenities of Moab. It. However it could have been cleaner. The floors were dirty as I found out walking barefoot.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

19 Sept, 2021

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

Moab Stay

We had a wonderful experience. The house was perfect and just as described. We did not have any issues. We had everything we needed. The house is in a great location for a stay in Moab. I 100% recommend staying here and would love to return in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Renee

12 Sept, 2021

Liked: Communication

Communication was great, and they left a nice welcome treat of cookies. The beds were comfortable. My main reason for booking was to be off the main road/in a quiet area. It was fairly quiet, the location it’s in is more industrial with a mix of trailer homes and RVs. The unit itself has quite a bit of wear and tear, it looks better in the photos. The bathroom was dirty, and when going to use the teapot, I discovered it had a layer of slime in it. We only had 2 people in our party, and there was not enough hot water for 2 showers. For the premium price that was charged, I would look elsewhere.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Katie W.

9 Sept, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple little home

This little home had just what we needed. I liked the location in town, in an area away from all the hotels and more touristy spots. The house is small and I believe a mobile unit so not very well made. I felt the house shake many times which made me nervous. But again it had all we needed for our two night stay in Moab. Owners left a very nice note and cookies.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Seth V.

5 Sept, 2021

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

Clean!

We appreciated the cleanliness, the cookies and the location that this house was in. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hanna W.

20 Aug, 2021

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

A great place!

This was a great stay for us as we adventured in Arches! It was close, a great size, and great accommodations.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

wendy m.

19 Aug, 2021

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

This is a great little tiny home and in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay here.

Fast and convenient online service. The Ralph family was available for any questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JASON O.

18 Aug, 2021

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

national park tour

everything was a 10 and couldn't have been any better!! would definitely return

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sindy Z., Rochester Hills, MI

10 Aug, 2021

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

Awesome little place

This place was perfect for my boyfriend and I to stay at a couple nights while we explored what Moab has to offer. Hosts left us a friendly, kind note inside. Didn’t have a ton of communication with them due to it being a short stay and everything we needed was already inside. Great location and clean, what more do you need.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V.

30 Jun, 2021

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

Everything I expected...

This property in Moab, UT was exactly what I expected and perfect for our family stay. It is very close to the main strip in town and other attractions, was clean, easy to park my trailer/off road machine and truck. The best part is that it was quiet, easy to sleep and all other neighbors were very friendly.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

27 Jun, 2021

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

Edge of the Desert

Our stay was comfy and cozy. The Relphs were very welcoming. Great location if visiting Canyonlands and Arches National Parks! Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garrett C.

20 Jun, 2021

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

Great tiny house

Great place for a short getaway. Much better than any hotel.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Amy B.

6 Jun, 2021

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

Great place for a family

The house was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed staying there and my kids loved the loft. Make sure to bring plenty quarters if you’re going to do laundry.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sharon, Richard, Josh or Annie Relph

Welcome to Edge of the Desert – your cozy desert escape in the heart of Moab, Utah.

Whether you're here for a wedding celebration, a family getaway, or a thrilling outdoor adventure, our collection of modern cabins offers the perfect place to rest, recharge, and reconnect. Located just minutes from Arches National Park and Moab’s iconic trails, Edge of the Desert is where comfort meets the call of the wild.

Our cabins are designed for all types of travelers — from couples saying “I do” to families making memories and adventurers chasing red rock sunsets. With thoughtful amenities, peaceful surroundings, and easy access to Moab’s best attractions, Edge of the Desert is more than just a place to stay — it’s where your desert story begins.

Come for the views, stay for the experience.

Why they chose this property

Experience the best of Moab’s adventure and natural beauty while enjoying the comfort of a peaceful retreat. Edge of the Desert is ideally located for easy access to world-class hiking, biking, off-roading, and iconic national parks—then welcoming you back to a quiet, thoughtfully designed community of 22 modern tiny homes.

Whether you’re traveling solo, vacationing with family, or planning a group getaway, our property is perfect for reunions, weddings, and outdoor adventures. Each cabin includes at least one dedicated parking spot, and most units offer up to three spaces right at your doorstep. We also happily accommodate trailers, bikes, and off-road gear, making it easy to bring all your toys.

Let Edge of the Desert be your basecamp for adventure, where comfort, convenience, and connection come together in the heart of the red rock desert.