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Sleep over the river, and then wake up and fish it!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Hanna, UT
- Strawberry Reservoir Visitor Center
- Moon Lake
- Strawberry Reservoir59 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom over River
1 Queen Bed
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Sleep over the river, and then wake up and fish it!
Rancho Sin Vacas is a beautiful, secluded, 12-acre property on the North Fork of the Duchesne River. Located at the base of the Ashley National Forest in Hanna, Utah. Hanna's population is about 100, luckily, my site is sandwhiched between Navajo Red Sandstone outcroppings. This no traffic light, one gas station town is 78 miles east of Salt Lake City. Has the charm of locals waving at on coming cars and a grocery store that sells milk and horseshoes by the pound. My Ranch house has an updated kitchen complete with a set of new appliances, dining room, a living room with a new leather queen bed sofa sleeper, a full bath, one large bedroom with a queen bed, and a bedroom cantilevered over the river with a queen bed (max occupancy of rented area is 6). The cantilevered room was originally built 40 years ago and is the only legal cantilevered structure over the Duchesne River. Windows are on all sides, with electric heat, not radiant. The front deck of the ranch house is 25 feet from the river and a large fire pit 15 feet from the river. A small campfire area and seating is on the river bank under the cantilevered bedroom...3 feet from the river. I own about 1/4 mile of river frontage, both sides...three to four fishing holes are present, where brown and rainbow trout reside. Guests can fish up and down the Duchesne River for miles, since the State of Utah Department of Resources purchased these rights in the 70's. So fish as long as you want and come back and hang out near the river... the mesmerizing sound of the river and the the bright stars at 6800 feet is spectacular way to unwind for the day. For over 20 years, Rancho Sin Vacas has served as a sandbox for raising my three daughters. It is time to share this gem. Come fish and play on my property on the Duchesne River. Since I am the very first legal Bed and Breakfast in Duchesne County, it is mandatory that I am present on site. Guests get the cantilevered bedroom exclusively, but not the entire ranch house. I have a studio upstairs, not over any of the rented area. But I might spend the night in my 800 square foot , ten tree treehouse aka...Tajmahut.. complete with Murphy bed and fireplace up river... or across the river in my 16 ft by 24 ft wall tent ...aka... Preacher Tent. Every night is different, but all a guest needs to do is text me, and I will get back in a few minutes!
There is a 2 night minimum.
There is a 2 night minimum.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available
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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Hanna
Hanna is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Moon Lake.
Hanna, UT
What's nearby
- Strawberry Reservoir - 59 min drive - 58.5 km
Restaurants
- Hanna Cafe - 3 min drive
- Sandstone Pizza & Grill - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel H.
12 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we have been searching for and more
Nathaniel H.
10/10 Excellent
Heide P., Central Valley of California, USA
19 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing on the Duchesne river
Heide P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joan S., Layton
18 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely worth it.
Joan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Annette R.
14 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Best fun we've had in awhile!!!
Annette R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Emma H.
29 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay!
Emma H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
About the host
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Why they chose this property
Only an hour and a half from Salt Lake City but you feel like a million miles away . At night, enjoy the Stars, 6700 feet above sea level you will see many, and in the daytime ... play or fish the river.. hike the upper canal where there additional rock outcroppings are...
What makes this property unique
Because the previous owner 40 years ago built when local building codes were relaxed, he built a bedroom over the river. This is the only cantilever structure over the river. :-) And the cabin is built one quarter of the present day minimum set back of 100 ft.
The soothing river sound can be heard from every room of the cabin and with six hummingbird feeders the front porch provides entertainment when the Hummers become territorial over particular feeders. Good days there will be 20 Birds hungry and dog fighting. I have had a month of experience with nightly rentals and one thing I did not expect was the guests wanting to feed a llama or alpaca. No problem! :-). With respect of the natural geography, I am fortunate to have the Navaho Sandstone which is rare in Northern Utah, scattered around in my neighborhood...North and West.
The soothing river sound can be heard from every room of the cabin and with six hummingbird feeders the front porch provides entertainment when the Hummers become territorial over particular feeders. Good days there will be 20 Birds hungry and dog fighting. I have had a month of experience with nightly rentals and one thing I did not expect was the guests wanting to feed a llama or alpaca. No problem! :-). With respect of the natural geography, I am fortunate to have the Navaho Sandstone which is rare in Northern Utah, scattered around in my neighborhood...North and West.
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