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Condo, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly

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Exterior
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Colorado River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Moab, UT

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Condo, 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. Six seater side by side. Take you to the Wind Caves and Chicken Corner. Four hours for $250. $700 if you rent one in town.

Hike over to the lodge 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 here 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 front porch comes alive. Ringtail, skunk, fox, and raccoon all eat nightly either on or just off the front porch.

At the Condo, as the floor plan resembles one, there is a fire pit, a grill, and a smoker Gravity chairs to view the night sky.

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 nineteen 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, walking down to the boat house deck watching the rafts and kayaks come down the river 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 11:00 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 (limit 3 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 four wheel drive but you will need six or so inches of ground clearance. 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 # 4652719
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

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 Condo, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

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

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Nestled on the beach, this Moab holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Colorado River and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Bears Ears National Monument. Poison Spider Trail and Long Canyon are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an incredible place that is off the beaten path. Know that the 12mile drive along the dirt road is really an ATV trail that should not be driven in the dark since most of the drive is along the canyon cliffs. It took us about 90min along the unpaved path, but it is more of a rocky trail than just an unpaved path. I would recommend bringing drinking water and the supplies you want for the whole stay. They did provide drinking water . Driving back and forth into town is a solid amount of time. I recommend spending the evening with the host to see all the night critters being fed as well as getting out on the river with kayaks. The property is an incredible space to explore and spend the evenings looking at the stars. If you are a runner, enjoy some cross country trail time back up to hurrah pass or the wind caves. This is actually a section and stop on the MOAB 240 race and connected to some of the Jeep Trails such as Chicken Corners and cliff hanger road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon. Tom was available to help answer any questions and was awesome for letting us tag along as he showed us around the property and fed neighboring wildlife one of the nights! He’s a truly involved host to aid in a great experience. It was honestly a rougher drive than we were expecting, it took us just under 2 hours each way in a Jeep because it is off the Chicken Corners trail (and this was a new experience for us). If you are looking for a truly immersive, secluded experience, this is the place for you! We decided not to do the main Canyonlands entrance that we planned to do before arriving as we were extremely happy with everything we got to do and see while staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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.

Sometimes I would find a property that had some things, but not all things. Sometimes I’d find something new and the hunt would then 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 one day my Moab real estate agent 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.

Turns out Base Camp has everything and so much more. I bought this place twenty 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. I will send you directions when we get a little closer to check in.

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 winter it’s more difficult to see than in mid summer. I have side by sides for guests to use but sometimes they break and go in the shop at the same time so I might not have one while you are here. It's 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.

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