What an amazing retreat in the dessert for trail enthusiasts!!! 5 stars doesn't begin to describe the magic of this vacation rental. Located off Hwy 89 between Kenab, UT and Page, Az, this is a homestead hidden from the road on a hill overlooking the beauty of the rocky terrain of the surrounding area. THE VIEW Jaw-dropping, amazing view of the majestic mountainous rock formations in the area. The home sits on top a hill which has amazing 360 views. THE PROPERTY This home sits in a sizable property with multiple buildings and hills to explore. The owner's family stayed in one of the buildings behind us. I am not sure if large groups are allowed to occupy multiple buildings but you can ask. There is a horse ranch next door. The owner has planted grapes nearby and is trying to perfect a local wine. There aren't many restaurants or stores nearby. Plan on driving 30min to Page, Arizona or 40 min to Kenab, Utah. We are in Page. They have some great Mexican restaurants and the Dam Bar and Grille was enjoyable. The home has a small kitchen with fridge, stove, and microwave. Cups, silverware and dishes provided. Internet is provided along with Netflix. However the Hughs internet was not reliable. Owner said he plans to upgrade to the new Starlink service soon which is available now. The home sleeps two in the main bedroom and a futon in living room can sleep another one, maybe two children. There is also an inflatable mattress that can be used. THE HOST Joe is the current owner and met us at the turnoff on Hwy 89 at mile marker 21. I questioned why this was necessary in the day of GPS but the private roads had many turns and options and Joe made it easy to navigate. He is very friendly, personally showed us the property and shared about the surrounding area, including trails and stores. There isn't much located within a half hour drive. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS There are trails and rock formations nearby, making this an amazing destination. Most popular is the bucket list stop called "The Wave". Just Google it and see the beauty. You must get permits in advance so read up carefully. The wave isn't for the faint of heart (need decent 4-wheel drive just to gain access to trail). Easy hikes nearby are the Nautilus located at the Paria Contact Station next door. There aren't any signs for the amazing cave formation so stop in at the office for directions. No fees required. Also just down the road is the Toadstool, which is a must when staying here. It's only a 0.9 mile hike one way (total 1.8mi round trip). The hike was amazing and the toadstool rock formations were incredible. It's only 1.25 hour trip to Zion National Park and 2.5 hr to Grand Canyon (east gate, the less crowded entrance). I can't say enough about this epic vacation rental. Don't hesitate staying here. It's truly magical. read more

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