House in Utah
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
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 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.
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 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.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Utah
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsAmazing host, perfect location, unique property, beautiful views, excellent amenities, great for off-road driving enthusiasts.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Base Camp is a hidden gem. If you are lucky enough to find it available and have a sense of adventure this is the spot for you. Tom is an incredible host and truly cares that his guests enjoy themselves. The frisbee golf course is world renowned and kayaking the Colorado river is a blast. Perhaps the best part though is the endless wandering and exploration. See that peak over there? Let’s climb it. You could easily spend a week here enjoying the beauty of creation. Cannot recommend more and looking forward to returning.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Best VRBO I have ever stayed. We were there as a family in May. The pictures don’t do it justice. Everything was perfect, the host was amazing and the whole experience was flawless. House has everything you need. It’s so gorgeous and private no need to wait in line for the other parks. Book this now. I can’t wait to come back.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Tom is a great host! The main house was clean and the view of the river was perfect. We kayaked, hiked and used the UTV for a day of exploration. Short walk to the "beach" along the river and it was great to hang out.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2024
First off, Tom is an amazing host! He is very responsive from the first minute I rented the main house all the way to checkout. Anything we needed he accommodated. The house was perfect in every way! It was so unique, beautiful, and all around perfect. Not to mention the amazing 2 disk golf courses!! It was a perfect trip and I highly recommend rented the main house if you plan on staying!
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(29 Ratings)
Amazing host, perfect location, unique property, beautiful views, excellent amenities, great for off-road driving enthusiasts.
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