Monticello, Utah
Commune with nature on this very rustic property, a 1920's homestead on 12.5 acres. It is 19.5 miles from Monticello (30 minute drive). There are numerous rustic buildings on the property, three of which can be rented, or the entire property, and two shared spaces available to all guests.
Please NOTE:******You can rent the entire property for $180 per night plus VRBO fees, or individual cabins as described below at $50-$70 per night plus VRBO fees. When you request to book please indicate which space you would like to book and you will receive a discount off the entire property cost. ******
Individual rental spaces are :
1-Hogan: with one double bed and three narrow single bench beds (72 inches long x 24 inches wide) covered with a five inch thick pad, a wood stove for heat and a table/desk area, single light in the ceiling. Linens provided for the double bed. Blankets, pillows, and sheets provided for bench beds. There is also a futon with mattress and extra sheets. Sleeps 5 (or 6 if you use futon) for $60 per night plus VRBO fees.
2-Bunkhouse cabin: with ten bunks, each with a mattress, in 2 rooms. There is a wood stove for heat and a single light in the ceiling. Sheets, blankets, and pillows provided or you can bring sleeping bags. Sleeps 10 for $70 per night plus VRBO fees.
3-Cabin #1: with one queen bed with bedside table and light, desk with light, wood stove for heat, and a single light in the ceiling. All linens provided. Sleeps two for $50 per night plus VRBO fees.
4-Entire Property-All three cabins above and private use of cookhouse and bathhouse. $160 per night plus VRBO fees. Can sleep 17 people if all beds are used fully.
Shared spaces for all guests are:
1-Bathhouse with 2 showers
2-Cookhouse with dining area
3-Wifi for all
4-Spectacular views of mountains in Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona.
From this location you are 1 hour to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, 1 hour from Hovenweep National Park, 1.5 hours from Moab, 1 hour from Cedar Mesa and various parts of Bears Ears National Monument, 2 hours from Mesa Verde mesa top ruins, and 1.5 hours from the San Juan River. Many day trips are within easy reach. Owner is very familiar with the area and can provide recommendations for places to visit as well as directions.
This property is accessed from a paved road, 19.5 miles from Monticello, with the last mile being a good gravel road. It is a remote location, but does have wifi. Cell phones on Verizon or AT&T work here. There is a land line phone in the owners house for emergencies. The property is 19-20 miles from the closest grocery store or town (Monticello, UT or Dove Creek, CO), so bring food with you.The grocery store in Monticello Utah is closed on Sunday so either get food enroute or in Dove Creek Colorado, if you arrive on a Sunday.
We loved nearly everything about this property - we rented the whole thing and loved the feeling of the place, the location central to so much outdoors, and the history of the place. Easy to get from building to building, and Janet was super-responsive. The problem was in cleanliness. To her credit, Janet is likely doing everything possible and was immediately responsive to issues with mice. However, mouse droppings coated furniture, were in beds (so was a mouse, alive, to surprise a kid at night), and droppings were throughout the kitchen. Everything in the kitchen was dirty - food was stuck to pans and dishes, mouse droppings were on dishes, shelves and cupboards were not usable due to mice issues, food had been left by whomever stayed prior, and the fridge was covered in broken eggs and food crumbs, probably directly contributing to the issue. As this was our kitchen and you have to use it that far out from town, that was a bit of a deal-breaker. It just needed cleaning before we came in. We get it that mice are a never-ending part of living out on the ranch, but this was too far beyond rustic. 27 degrees at night and lighters didn't work or wood didn't fit in stove, so had to run a box of matches across four buildings. That one is just part of being out there, but space heaters might be needed when it gets that low. All that said, this is a unique property and a really cool experience - it may just be too much with these cleanliness issues on top of everything for many. We did really appreciate Janet's support - she is doing everything it seems herself and these are a lot of spaces.
Fred opinion
Janet provided us with the best detailed instructions to reach her property. She is, by far, the best host I have experienced. Her property, 3 cabins, are very beautiful and seemingly one of the oldest (1920s). The place is suitable for small to large occupancy, the washrooms are very homely, the cooking/kitchen is very spacious, Janet's house is very beautiful and she has amazingly friendly pets. The property has a very scenic surrounding. Janet knows the places around very well and I myself seeked her advice on my travel itenary to visit Needles, a part of Canyonlands national park. I will definitely plan my visit again to Janet's place with my friends.
The atmosphere and the host provided a refreshing unique experience. The family enjoyed stepping into the past and the peaceful environment. The trip to this homestead was well worth the drive
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