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Female Hogan, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly

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Above Last Hurrah. Female hogan on the left

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Porch or veranda
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

+1
5 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Dining area

About this property

Female Hogan, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly

It's almost unbelievable. The river and beach are about a five minute walk out your door. Kayaks at the river. Three doubles and six singles. Side by sides, take you to the Wind Caves and Chicken Corner. Three to four hours for $250 less than half what they charge in town. There are unlimited hikes from the property.

There is so much wildlife it's hard to keep track of. In addition to the hundred or so birds, squirrels, and chipmunks that come to eat each day, there's the man himself, Kobae. Kobae is the 210 pound security tortoise that lives at the lodge and when he's not hanging out on the porch, or chowing down on romaine, he'll be looking for someone to go hiking with. With evening the lodge front porch comes alive. Some combination of ringtail, skunk, fox, and raccoon eat nightly either on or just off the front porch. You're welcome to hang out at the fire pit or sit in gravity chairs and view the night sky. For kids especially it's an incredible experience.

The night sky, the incredible views, the critters, the side by sides, the beach, the river, kayaking, Wind Caves, hiking, all here. Nobody else has what Base Camp has or even comes close. Worry about other parts of your trip but don’t worry about this part. I live here pretty much 24/7/365 and I’ve been sharing it with guests for fifteen years. You want an adventure, not just staying somewhere, you’ve found it.

Now, having said all that, it’s quiet, off the grid, and you want to get away, that’s here too. Some folks just sit on the porch and unwind, enjoying the landscape or finding a spot around the property to just sit and read. There’s no shortage of those spots. I’ve spent many a morning hiking out to a different place each day and reading.

Whatever you want to do, all you have to do is walk out the door. That’s special.

See you soon,

Tom

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bring food and anything you'd like to drink beside water. No stores out here.
The road is mostly dirt. Normally you won't need 4-wheel drive but you will need six or so inches of ground clearance. Most SUVs, Jeeps, trucks.
If height an issue there will be issues up and down Hurrah Pass on the way here. I’m about 17 miles from Moab and it takes most about an hour.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4652542
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

About the area

Moab

Located in Moab, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Colorado River and Arches National Park Visitor Center. Monument Basin and Swanny City Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Moab, UT

Getting around

  • Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pony Expresso

Frequently asked questions

Is Female Hogan, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Female Hogan, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Female Hogan, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Female Hogan, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Female Hogan, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Moab holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Colorado River and Bears Ears National Monument. Poison Spider Trail and Long Canyon are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

5.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an incredible place! The area is breathtakingly beautiful. It is so quiet and dark at night, it is almost otherworldly. The history is fascinating and there is a reverence toward the property and land. 10/10, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Our stay at the female hogan was a highlight of our trip. It was not glamorous, but it and the area around it are glorious, and that’s not a bad trade off. Tom is a great host. He provided detailed, accurate instructions for the drive in, and what a drive it is! (The question that follows in VRBO’s review is unfair - the location is not convenient, which makes it special!) He led us back to the hogan and showed us around and was a lot of fun to talk with - great stories! The location is beautiful with lots of land to explore and exquisite views. Would love to be able to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Host should ONLY book those with4 wheel drive and high clearance. He knew my truck model and allowed me to take dangerous drive. Got stuck 3 times, hit bottom of frame 10 times, and almost drove off cliff. Both Base Camp and Vrbo are risking law suits by renting this dangerous cabin.Doorway was only 5’ tall, with NO warning signs. Hit my head and cut it on opening.Host did NOT mention that we had only an outside bathroom or that it was SHARED with other cabins in the listing. This is a scam! Although it listed the shower as outdoors, it did NOT say shared with other cabins. Lies to cover deficiencies should not be tolerated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Guest is making things up. Doesn't say that most of my guests over the weekend were in SUV's but he had trouble making it in a truck because it was loaded down with so much stuff. I put all their stuff in my truck when they checked out and then they didn't have any trouble making the drive as they followed me with an empty load. Took their stuff almost all the way to town. Your welcome. The listing says in capital letters SHARED BATHROOM and there is a picture of it standing by itself. The door way is a Navajo hogan doorway as is tradition. If they can't see that the doorway is short how they going to see a sign above it? I send out the same email telling everybody about the road for 20 years, 10 on VRBO. Same directions to get here to everyone. They booked last year, they had plenty of time to read the listing and reviews. If it's a scam how come thousands of guests haven't mentioned it in the last 20 year? Lies by unprepared guests who overloaded their vehicle for a dirt road should not be tolerated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Tom Higginson

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Just a nice guy who knows who he is and where he's suppose to be.

Why they chose this property

I was president and founder for 25 years of a large indoor soccer company. The managers worked really hard. We all did. I wanted to find a place to get away, where we could escape from the grind. I wanted something in the boonies. Driving to our Boise facility I saw people walk out of their homes, get in their canoes, and get in the Snake River. I need a river. Driving through West Texas coming back from our Houston and Austin facilities I saw folks walk out of their homes and get on their dirt bikes and on their atvs and take off down dirt trails. I need dirt trails.

It went like that.

Sometimes I would find a property that had some things, but not all things. Sometimes I’d find something new and the hunt would grow more difficult with more requirements. Then, years later I hit the wall. I was done with 100 hour weeks and I needed an escape. I escalated my hunt for a property in the boonies. I started focusing on the four corners area central to most of our locations.

After looking at 50 or so properties my Moab real estate agent Randy Day told me about a property on the other side of Hurrah Pass. I tried to get out here to view it in the BMW but in those days the road was rough and I tore the BMW all up. Four flats and four bent rims. That's how I met Nations Towing.

Turns out Base Camp has everything and so much more. I bought this place nineteen years ago without knowing about the Wind Caves, Chicken Corner, Anti-Cline, Amasa Back, pottery sherds, arrowhead flakes, ancient dwellings, rock art, the critters of all kinds, dino tracks, fossils, all types of geology, the night sky, the quiet, the unlimited hikes and on and on. There has never been a day I haven’t appreciated what surrounds me. There never will be.

What makes this property unique

Things to know:

You should bring your own food and anything you’d like to drink besides water. Pretty much everything else is here. It’s 17 miles from Moab and it will take most a little over an hour. You don't normally need four wheel drive but you should have at least six inches of ground clearance. Without it your vehicle and Mother Earth may have occasional inappropriate relationships. If height is an issue you will have lots of issues up and down Hurrah Pass.

Things are not static. They don’t stay the same all the time. The road changes, a rock falls down, there is a rain storm, anything can change the road. It may be fine in the morning and deteriorate in the afternoon, for multiple reasons. I mention the beach, but sometimes I don’t have one during snow melt and slightly after and the locations of the beach could change. In June and early July generally we have mosquitoes but hardly got any this year depending on the high water mark. We have a Milky Way most nights but in December and January it’s more difficult to see than in mid summer. I have a six seater side by side for guests to use but sometimes it breaks and goes in the shop so I might not have one while you are here but that's pretty rare. I feed critters at night on the front porch of the lodge. Some nights some critters don’t come or they take a long time to come. I have no control over who shows up when. Kobae usually hangs out on the porch in March, April, May, and early June. Once it gets hot he retreats in his hole and I generally only see him once a day when he comes out to eat until end of August and then he’ll want to go hiking every day, for miles. He’s not here from mid November thru late February when he goes to San Diego for the winter. He's a snowbird.

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