Ultimate Base Camp! Disc Golf, Hike, ATV, Views provides a firepit and more.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ultimate Base Camp! Disc Golf, Hike, ATV, Views
There’s nothing like Base Camp; the night sky, incredible views, wildlife — all here! The river, and usually a beach, are a short walk from your door. Take one of the kayaks, or rent a side-by-side to visit Wind Caves and Chicken Corner — at less than half the cost of in-town rentals! There are unlimited hikes from the property, and many more nearby. But if you want to get away to a quiet, off-the-grid spot, that’s here too. Some folks just sit on the deck and unwind, enjoying the landscape.
-- THE PROPERTY --
*Please read the entire property description, including the additional information in the policies, before booking, since there are so many nuances to this really cool but very isolated property*
LAST HURRAH LOWER HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS - Flat-screen TV, books - Large deck w/ grill & fire pit (plenty of propane & firewood) - Portable space heaters, fans - Blankets, linens, pillows - Starlink WiFi
KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven - Microwave, toaster - Drip coffee pot - Drinking water jug - Dishware, flatware, cooking essentials
BASE CAMP PROPERTY - Remote property on 145 acres, surrounded by thousands more - Pets allowed - River & beach access - 9 kayaks (singles & doubles) - Endless hiking & climbing - 2 disc golf courses - 2 side-by-sides (on-site rental, $250/4 hours, cash or check only) - Kobae, the 210-pound 'security tortoise,' lives at the lodge. When he's not hanging out on the porch or chowing down on romaine, he'll be looking for someone to go hiking with
DESERT SIGHTS - Nightly Milky Way views for much of the year - Fossils, dinosaur tracks, Indian artifacts, petroglyphs - Finger canyons - View of Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands, Anti-Cline - Beautiful sunrises and sunsets - Variety of wildlife: big horn, mule deer, squirrels, chipmunks, 54 species of birds, ringtails, skunks, raccoons & foxes
ACCESSIBILITY - Step-free entry, single-story home
PARKING/VEHICLE INFO - Designated parking area - Dirt road, 4WD not normally required - 6" ground clearance required - Jeep rentals in town if needed
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS - There are additional vacation rentals available on-site w/ separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking
-- THE LOCATION --
- This property is about 1 hour outside of Moab and is best suited for a true remote stay rather than a home base for day trips - On-site access to miles of trails & the Colorado River - Center to Jackson Hole trail, Chicken Corner, Lockhart Basin, Hurrah Pass - Close to Wind Caves & bicycle trails - 18 miles to Moab: shops, dining, Jeep rentals & more (best to stop here before coming to the property)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $25 fee (+ fees & taxes) - Guests of all ages are welcome - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - The property owner and some staff live on-site, and there are other vacation rentals on-site; other people may be present during your stay - This property is about 1 hour outside of Moab and is best suited for a true remote stay rather than a home base for day trips - There are no stores out here; bring your food and whatever you'd like to drink aside from water - You can kayak by the beach, upriver, and back down, or around the island. During snow runoff, the river may be too swift to use. It doesn't happen every year, but sometimes in May to late June - This single-story home features step-free entry
ACCESS AND VEHICLE RECOMMENDATIONS - The road is most often mentioned in reviews, which normally end with 'it's worth it.' It is a mostly dirt road that normally doesn't require four-wheel drive, but it does need about 6 inches of ground clearance. Most SUVs, Jeeps, and trucks have that. Most sedans and vans do not. In most instances, swing wide on the corners going up and down Hurrah Pass, and if you've driven a dirt road before, you should be fine. If heights are an issue for you, there will be lots of issues up and down Hurrah Pass - As an alternative, call Twisted Jeep in town and tell them you're coming here. They'd rather have their vehicles on this road versus some of the difficult trails in Moab, so if they can give you a good deal, they will
SIDE-BY-SIDE INFORMATION - If you plan to use one of the side-by-sides while you’re here, there’s no reserving them in advance. The property owner has 2 six-seat side-by-sides and 8 potential rentals. They aren't available for full-day rental; a 4-hour rental costs $250. Payment is by check or cash only - You can use the side-by-sides to go to Wind Caves and Chicken Corner, where you'll have plenty of time to explore - The side-by-sides are not for taking to town or the other side of Hurrah Pass. They are strictly for sightseeing in the area
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Moab, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Colorado River and Arches National Park Visitor Center. Swanny City Park and Monument Basin are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Moab travel guide
Is Ultimate Base Camp! Disc Golf, Hike, ATV, Views pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Ultimate Base Camp! Disc Golf, Hike, ATV, Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ultimate Base Camp! Disc Golf, Hike, ATV, Views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ultimate Base Camp! Disc Golf, Hike, ATV, Views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Ultimate Base Camp! Disc Golf, Hike, ATV, Views located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Colorado River and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bears Ears National Monument.
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Ultimate Base Camp! Disc Golf, Hike, ATV, Views Reviews
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We’ve traveled with our young family all over the country, this is one of the most spectacular places we have stayed. Tom and crew do an amazing job and we will definitely be back.
Tyler A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Joseph D.
26 Nov 2018
A bit of a challenge to get to, but well worth the effort!
What a beautiful, isolated place. This Thanksgiving will definitely be remembered. Thanks Tom!
You really can't beat the location of this property if you are looking for something that highlights central Utah. Lots of fun hikes around, epic disc golf courses, unique landscape, and the property is very comfortable. Tom is great and is an excellent resource on the area. The drive is exciting but was very doable in a stock SUV with street tires.
My wife, our 9 mos old daughter and I had a great time staying at the Basecamp, yes the road out there is a little long and rough, it takes an hour to get to Moab, about 15 miles of rougher road, but totally worth it and part of the experience, We drove it in a jeep but a van or Subaru would be fine. Once you get out there all the accommodations are there, the place is pretty cool and surrounded by awesome Moab views, don’t forget to check out the stars and Milky Way at night! Tom knows the area and can help get you lined out with places to check out if interested. We would definitely stay again,
The ride in is ROUGH, but we stayed 3 nights so it was worth it. 18 miles in 2 hrs in our Jeep rental. Get a Jeep! And get there before dark. We got there about 20 minutes before pitch dark, tired and hungry. Tom showed us to the house, told us the necessities and continued with stories. We wanted to eat and go to bed!But he was a superb host, telling us where to hike, what to see, even serving as guide. He also transported our paddles and life vests to river and offered to shuttle us to and from...bc our Jeep got a flat. The place is AMAZING, and Tom and his stories are great too, but not when I'm tired and hungry. We loved Tom.The house was comfortable and we had a fire in the pit every night. Loved our back patio. The room temp was comfortable for sleeping in late September with ceiling fan. A stay
My 4 kids and I had a great time! It was quite the adventure. The drive over Hurrah Pass was awesome!
Tom was great and super communicative. All the amenities that we needed were provided. We rented his Polaris Ranger for 2 days. If you have kids, I would highly recommend spending some time at the wind caves exploring (bring headlights). There is so much hiking that can be done right from the property. Epic disc golf course, too. We typically do not do the same trip twice, but we would definitely like to plan a return trip here. Thanks again for everything Tom!
Where do I start. Everything about this location and the accommodation was awesome. Yes, it’s a little challenging to get to, but totally worthwhile! We rented a jeep and that was an appropriate vehicle…ground clearance is key. The small, separate house we stayed in was great for 2 adults, 1 child. Kitchen was well stocked, we brought in all of our own food which is necessary because once you’re there you want to stay put. There are endless hikes, scrambling on rocks and great adventuring around the area. Don’t miss wind caves. Tom the owner is a delight. Very communicative. We couldn’t get over the scenery. You won’t need to go to Canyonlands Park if you stay here. We can’t wait to go back.
If you are looking for a Vrbo that is spa like, lacking adventure or find yourself high maintenance, then this place is not for you. If you are looking for epic views, a rustic charm, a quirky owner who loves to tell stories, and don’t mind a little red dust, then this is for you. The “road” or more like a path, to this location is definitely not for your mini-van or sedan. You will most certainly need a 4x4. There are switch backs, loose rocks and cliffs. There are not many, if any places to turn around. Tom, the owner, drives it at night but most people would not want to. On the drive out, it took us 1 hr 30 minutes in a Jeep. We were greeted by Tom who escorted us to our house with his little shadow Jax, his loving dog that won’t leave his side. The property had all the basic home essentials like towels, bedding, pillows, cook wear, utensils, grill, bug sprays, fans, etc. Tom gave us a hand-drawn map of the area to get to the wind-caves. We had walkie talkies available to communicate with him if needed.
Of note: we starting thinking we were having a sewage problem, but turns out we just bumped the knobs on the oven and we’re releasing natural gas. They were extremely sensitive and after that we were hyper vigilant to not bump them.
There are nightly hotdog feedings to wild raccoons, skunks and foxes. They just show up! There is a tortoise on property that gets fed.
-bring all your food.
-fill up your tank
-bring your free spirit and sense of adventure
The Hurrah Pass road is not maintained by anyone. It is an off road, rutted, rocked, sandy trap. I was lucky to get out alive and in one piece. Owner portrays it as a hard pack easily driving road. This is not true. We could not turn back as after we got half way due to darkness coming. We left early next day. It took 3 hours to drive. I had to have my friend scout the road to see how deep the rock ruts were. We had to maneuver around rocks, ruts and drop offs.
This is the desert in summer. 100degrees. Property was over 90 degrees inside. The AC does not work. It is a swamp cooler that roared all night. The windows in both bedrooms are inoperable. This is NOT Air Conditioning.
The water in tap is from Colorado River and not drinkable. The water provided was from unknown source and stored outside in dusty gerry cans . This is not in the listing .
We got full refund. VRBO is no help. They wash their hands. Check the fine print. It is up to owner. At first he was not going to refund. We contacted credit card too .
Lost 2 days of our trip on this misrepresented property.
Wow, what an incredible weekend at Last Hurrah! By far the most unique stay I have ever experienced. The home is so well crafted and the balcony looking over the Colorado river and red rocks makes for beautiful sunsets and overall incredible views.
The hosts, Tom and Collin, were super helpful and communicative. They provided detailed directions/suggestions for driving to the home and making the most of the activities provided by the land - which are endless. The hosts allowed us to use their side by side to explore otherwise unreachable locations, we kayaked down the Colorado river, the hiking is unmatched and there is absolutely zero light pollution at night. Best star gazing I or my partner have ever seen.
The drive in is a little rough, but it’s part of the experience. It also is the reason you can explore National park-type land without the crowds.
10/10 recommend this spot to anybody who enjoys desert life. We will be making a trip back this summer and can’t wait!
This has to be one of the most fulfilling experiences I've ever had. The remote location and vast landscapes are absolutely breathtaking. There are no words to describe the beauty of this place and the feeling it filled me with. Tom is a fabulous person. He loves what he does and we appreciate that. We cannot wait to go back!
The drive down Hurrah Pass was the scariest thing I’ve ever done in my life. (we made it in a Buick Enclave, but every single person we passed laughed at us 😂) but once we reached the property it was totally worth it!
The property was beautiful, the porch and views were amazing!! The stars at night were like nothing I’ve seen, we could see the Milky Way and multiple shooting stars each night. Tom was great and gave us experienced advice, on his recommendation we took the UTV in the evening and we had Wind Caves and Chicken Corners to ourselves.
I wish we could have stayed longer.
We as family sat on the porch of the property and came up with words to describe our trip: extraordinary, epic, ancient/time travel, spiritual, fascinating, pushing limits, and phenomenal.
The house was clean and provided everything we needed for our trip out there. We were able to cool down between hikes and jeep rides. The scenery is a million dollar view. Every day we would wake up and couldn't believe we were in between mesa and next to the Colorado River.
Tom was a phenomenal host. Every place he told us to hike was worth it. We kept saying, "if Tom tells us to go there we will not be disappointed."
I would highly suggest a Jeep rental. We avoided wear and tear on our own vehicle and had the ability to go wherever we wanted without worry.
There were some tears from my twelve year old when we left. We are definitely going back next summer.
The drive to Tom’s place was an adventure, just as we were looking for. The views were gorgeous and the place was amazing. We took the kayaks out on the Colorado River and saw beautiful scenery and Blue Herons. We rented a UTV and had a great time exploring Hurrah Pass. My boys really enjoyed climbing on the rocks around the place.
Excellent place to tune out...property is enough just to explore but we also took our bikes plus used a sidebyside to the Wind Caves. The “road” and Hurrah Pass are not for the faint, and 4x4 with clearance would definitely be my recommendation. The house was clean and just as advertised. Tom was accessible and helpful and we will definitely be back!!
Best disc golf courses on the planet. WORTH EVERY PENNY
If you're debating if the trip is worth the time/travel/money, etc.... JUST DO IT. You will not regret it. This is our 2nd year in a row going and well will definitely return again in 2021/2022!
Came into Moab to escape the Idaho snow. It was just what we were looking for, peace and quiet. We took out the UTV for the day and went to the wind caves with our three dogs, who are used to riding in them on our ranch. We saw lots of great birds including a northern harrier in the field below the cabin. Amazing views & a landscape that is full of magic. Tom was a great host. This is truly a one of a kind retreat.
This was a great place to unplug and relax. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery. It is a bit further out from Moab than we anticipated, so harder to get to some Jeep trails we were going to do, but there was also a lot to enjoy nearby the rental. Thank you to Tom for being a great host and offering so many choices on site for activities and recommendations. We particularly enjoyed the wildlife! Great place to stay!!
In town away from road construction near Arches. Front desk person, Gloria, sent us to her favorite spot, Gloria’s for lunch. Excellent. Thai restaurant across the street for late dinner, Fantastic.
Location was spectacular and property is amazing for outdoor lovers. The road to get there is tough. DO NOT DRIVE THERE AT NIGHT! The recommendation that 4x4 is needed is an understatement. The drive is along a rocky cliff that if you cant see, you will drive off the cliff. Howver bottom line is its 100% worth it.
This is truly one-of-a-kind. It's clean, comfortable and well maintained, but it's really the setting that you're paying for. And it's worth every penny and then some.
This is an amazing property if you really want to get away from it all and enjoy the beautiful Utah desert/canyon surroundings. The house was actually much nicer than the pictures represented--with a beautiful patio and spectacular view. Unbelievable hiking right from the property, access to side-by-side 4x4 for exploring super cool areas nearby (WindCaves and Chicken Corner), and kayaks for enjoying the river, that's just steps away.
But the best part is Tom--the property owner and canyon lands expert. He was supremely responsive in our booking and prepping for the trip--gave great advice on what to see on our way down (in Arches and Canyonlands)--and was always immediately on hand if we needed anything onsite. (you get walkie talkies when you arrive, b/c there's no cell signal) He even served as our personal guide on a few amazing hikes--taking us on trails we never would have guessed were trails to see gorgeous rock formations and canyons. He has no shortage of great stories of his time owning Base Camp--and we called him Cinderfella b/c of his relationship with all the woodland creatures on his property.
Bring everything you need--b/c you're not going to want to go over that pass more than once. (my Lexus 450H SUV made it, but it was very dicey at points--and several vehicles we saw didn't make it. Next time I'll rent a Jeep and not beat my own car up)