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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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.
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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
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
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This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Moab
Located in Moab, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Bears Ears National Monument and Gemini Bridges are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Colorado River and Poison Spider Trail. Monument Basin and Swanny City Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Is Condo, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Condo, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Condo, disc golf, kayaks, ATV, wildlife, hiking, beach, pet friendly on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$540, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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
9.8
Exceptional
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We’ve traveled with our young family all over the country, this is one of the most spectacular places we have stayed. Tom and crew do an amazing job and we will definitely be back.
Tyler A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph D.
26 Nov 2018
A bit of a challenge to get to, but well worth the effort!
What a beautiful, isolated place. This Thanksgiving will definitely be remembered. Thanks Tom!
You really can't beat the location of this property if you are looking for something that highlights central Utah. Lots of fun hikes around, epic disc golf courses, unique landscape, and the property is very comfortable. Tom is great and is an excellent resource on the area. The drive is exciting but was very doable in a stock SUV with street tires.
The ride in is ROUGH, but we stayed 3 nights so it was worth it. 18 miles in 2 hrs in our Jeep rental. Get a Jeep! And get there before dark. We got there about 20 minutes before pitch dark, tired and hungry. Tom showed us to the house, told us the necessities and continued with stories. We wanted to eat and go to bed!But he was a superb host, telling us where to hike, what to see, even serving as guide. He also transported our paddles and life vests to river and offered to shuttle us to and from...bc our Jeep got a flat. The place is AMAZING, and Tom and his stories are great too, but not when I'm tired and hungry. We loved Tom.The house was comfortable and we had a fire in the pit every night. Loved our back patio. The room temp was comfortable for sleeping in late September with ceiling fan. A stay
My wife, our 9 mos old daughter and I had a great time staying at the Basecamp, yes the road out there is a little long and rough, it takes an hour to get to Moab, about 15 miles of rougher road, but totally worth it and part of the experience, We drove it in a jeep but a van or Subaru would be fine. Once you get out there all the accommodations are there, the place is pretty cool and surrounded by awesome Moab views, don’t forget to check out the stars and Milky Way at night! Tom knows the area and can help get you lined out with places to check out if interested. We would definitely stay again,
My 4 kids and I had a great time! It was quite the adventure. The drive over Hurrah Pass was awesome!
Tom was great and super communicative. All the amenities that we needed were provided. We rented his Polaris Ranger for 2 days. If you have kids, I would highly recommend spending some time at the wind caves exploring (bring headlights). There is so much hiking that can be done right from the property. Epic disc golf course, too. We typically do not do the same trip twice, but we would definitely like to plan a return trip here. Thanks again for everything Tom!
Where do I start. Everything about this location and the accommodation was awesome. Yes, it’s a little challenging to get to, but totally worthwhile! We rented a jeep and that was an appropriate vehicle…ground clearance is key. The small, separate house we stayed in was great for 2 adults, 1 child. Kitchen was well stocked, we brought in all of our own food which is necessary because once you’re there you want to stay put. There are endless hikes, scrambling on rocks and great adventuring around the area. Don’t miss wind caves. Tom the owner is a delight. Very communicative. We couldn’t get over the scenery. You won’t need to go to Canyonlands Park if you stay here. We can’t wait to go back.
If you are looking for a Vrbo that is spa like, lacking adventure or find yourself high maintenance, then this place is not for you. If you are looking for epic views, a rustic charm, a quirky owner who loves to tell stories, and don’t mind a little red dust, then this is for you. The “road” or more like a path, to this location is definitely not for your mini-van or sedan. You will most certainly need a 4x4. There are switch backs, loose rocks and cliffs. There are not many, if any places to turn around. Tom, the owner, drives it at night but most people would not want to. On the drive out, it took us 1 hr 30 minutes in a Jeep. We were greeted by Tom who escorted us to our house with his little shadow Jax, his loving dog that won’t leave his side. The property had all the basic home essentials like towels, bedding, pillows, cook wear, utensils, grill, bug sprays, fans, etc. Tom gave us a hand-drawn map of the area to get to the wind-caves. We had walkie talkies available to communicate with him if needed.
Of note: we starting thinking we were having a sewage problem, but turns out we just bumped the knobs on the oven and we’re releasing natural gas. They were extremely sensitive and after that we were hyper vigilant to not bump them.
There are nightly hotdog feedings to wild raccoons, skunks and foxes. They just show up! There is a tortoise on property that gets fed.
-bring all your food.
-fill up your tank
-bring your free spirit and sense of adventure
The Hurrah Pass road is not maintained by anyone. It is an off road, rutted, rocked, sandy trap. I was lucky to get out alive and in one piece. Owner portrays it as a hard pack easily driving road. This is not true. We could not turn back as after we got half way due to darkness coming. We left early next day. It took 3 hours to drive. I had to have my friend scout the road to see how deep the rock ruts were. We had to maneuver around rocks, ruts and drop offs.
This is the desert in summer. 100degrees. Property was over 90 degrees inside. The AC does not work. It is a swamp cooler that roared all night. The windows in both bedrooms are inoperable. This is NOT Air Conditioning.
The water in tap is from Colorado River and not drinkable. The water provided was from unknown source and stored outside in dusty gerry cans . This is not in the listing .
We got full refund. VRBO is no help. They wash their hands. Check the fine print. It is up to owner. At first he was not going to refund. We contacted credit card too .
Lost 2 days of our trip on this misrepresented property.
Kathy K.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Oh boy. One at a time.
Not true. The road is maintained by San Juan County but it's a D road and so they don't visit it often and it's a couple hour drive for them.
I say normally you won't need 4 wheel drive but you will need six or so inches of ground clearance. I make no other portrayal. There are hundreds if not thousands of reviews regarding the road. The road changes all the time depending on weather and traffic. Out of hundreds of people a year that stay here I get usually between 10 to 15 that don't make it. I sent the same directions I've sent the thousands of vehicles before her. I had seven Subaru Outbacks in the parking lot one day the same vehicle they had.
The cooler works fine. I turned it on for them, showed them how to turn it on, and gave them two walkie talkies and told them to call me if they had any issues. I always have a walkie on. Somebody, not me, hit the switch turning the water off to the cooler. All it did was blow outside air in. Had they called I could have showed them how to turn it back on. They didn't. I worked in that house the next day and the air was on all day and felt good. Two more reviews since then and nobody had an air problem.
They said the windows in both bedrooms were inoperable. I opened the master bedroom window the next day and the other bedroom doesn't have a window so that would probably explain why it doesn't work.
The water tap is from the Colorado River. I pump it into a pond, let is sit for three or four days, chlorine it and send it through some filters in the very house they were staying in. However I told them just in case to use the drinking water I hauled in from Moab so when they say they don't know where it came from that's not true. I told them I hauled it in from Moab who by the way also gets it's water from the Colorado. I also left two more containers outside that they could pour in their drinking coolers should they run out. It's the desert as they said. I'm not surprised they were dusty.
I never refused to give them a refund. I've always given full refunds and even emailed people to ask VRBO for a refund so I can grant it. I couldn't figure out what they were talking about but I see two emails from VRBO saying they were getting a small refund, and then a larger one, and in both cases VRBO signed them with my name but I had nothing to do with it. I always give full refunds even if VRBO says they don't do full refunds. In fairness I can see how they might have thought that.
Wow, what an incredible weekend at Last Hurrah! By far the most unique stay I have ever experienced. The home is so well crafted and the balcony looking over the Colorado river and red rocks makes for beautiful sunsets and overall incredible views.
The hosts, Tom and Collin, were super helpful and communicative. They provided detailed directions/suggestions for driving to the home and making the most of the activities provided by the land - which are endless. The hosts allowed us to use their side by side to explore otherwise unreachable locations, we kayaked down the Colorado river, the hiking is unmatched and there is absolutely zero light pollution at night. Best star gazing I or my partner have ever seen.
The drive in is a little rough, but it’s part of the experience. It also is the reason you can explore National park-type land without the crowds.
10/10 recommend this spot to anybody who enjoys desert life. We will be making a trip back this summer and can’t wait!
This has to be one of the most fulfilling experiences I've ever had. The remote location and vast landscapes are absolutely breathtaking. There are no words to describe the beauty of this place and the feeling it filled me with. Tom is a fabulous person. He loves what he does and we appreciate that. We cannot wait to go back!
The drive down Hurrah Pass was the scariest thing I’ve ever done in my life. (we made it in a Buick Enclave, but every single person we passed laughed at us 😂) but once we reached the property it was totally worth it!
The property was beautiful, the porch and views were amazing!! The stars at night were like nothing I’ve seen, we could see the Milky Way and multiple shooting stars each night. Tom was great and gave us experienced advice, on his recommendation we took the UTV in the evening and we had Wind Caves and Chicken Corners to ourselves.
I wish we could have stayed longer.
We as family sat on the porch of the property and came up with words to describe our trip: extraordinary, epic, ancient/time travel, spiritual, fascinating, pushing limits, and phenomenal.
The house was clean and provided everything we needed for our trip out there. We were able to cool down between hikes and jeep rides. The scenery is a million dollar view. Every day we would wake up and couldn't believe we were in between mesa and next to the Colorado River.
Tom was a phenomenal host. Every place he told us to hike was worth it. We kept saying, "if Tom tells us to go there we will not be disappointed."
I would highly suggest a Jeep rental. We avoided wear and tear on our own vehicle and had the ability to go wherever we wanted without worry.
There were some tears from my twelve year old when we left. We are definitely going back next summer.
The drive to Tom’s place was an adventure, just as we were looking for. The views were gorgeous and the place was amazing. We took the kayaks out on the Colorado River and saw beautiful scenery and Blue Herons. We rented a UTV and had a great time exploring Hurrah Pass. My boys really enjoyed climbing on the rocks around the place.
Excellent place to tune out...property is enough just to explore but we also took our bikes plus used a sidebyside to the Wind Caves. The “road” and Hurrah Pass are not for the faint, and 4x4 with clearance would definitely be my recommendation. The house was clean and just as advertised. Tom was accessible and helpful and we will definitely be back!!
Best disc golf courses on the planet. WORTH EVERY PENNY
If you're debating if the trip is worth the time/travel/money, etc.... JUST DO IT. You will not regret it. This is our 2nd year in a row going and well will definitely return again in 2021/2022!
Came into Moab to escape the Idaho snow. It was just what we were looking for, peace and quiet. We took out the UTV for the day and went to the wind caves with our three dogs, who are used to riding in them on our ranch. We saw lots of great birds including a northern harrier in the field below the cabin. Amazing views & a landscape that is full of magic. Tom was a great host. This is truly a one of a kind retreat.
This was a great place to unplug and relax. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery. It is a bit further out from Moab than we anticipated, so harder to get to some Jeep trails we were going to do, but there was also a lot to enjoy nearby the rental. Thank you to Tom for being a great host and offering so many choices on site for activities and recommendations. We particularly enjoyed the wildlife! Great place to stay!!
In town away from road construction near Arches. Front desk person, Gloria, sent us to her favorite spot, Gloria’s for lunch. Excellent. Thai restaurant across the street for late dinner, Fantastic.
Location was spectacular and property is amazing for outdoor lovers. The road to get there is tough. DO NOT DRIVE THERE AT NIGHT! The recommendation that 4x4 is needed is an understatement. The drive is along a rocky cliff that if you cant see, you will drive off the cliff. Howver bottom line is its 100% worth it.
This is truly one-of-a-kind. It's clean, comfortable and well maintained, but it's really the setting that you're paying for. And it's worth every penny and then some.
This is an amazing property if you really want to get away from it all and enjoy the beautiful Utah desert/canyon surroundings. The house was actually much nicer than the pictures represented--with a beautiful patio and spectacular view. Unbelievable hiking right from the property, access to side-by-side 4x4 for exploring super cool areas nearby (WindCaves and Chicken Corner), and kayaks for enjoying the river, that's just steps away.
But the best part is Tom--the property owner and canyon lands expert. He was supremely responsive in our booking and prepping for the trip--gave great advice on what to see on our way down (in Arches and Canyonlands)--and was always immediately on hand if we needed anything onsite. (you get walkie talkies when you arrive, b/c there's no cell signal) He even served as our personal guide on a few amazing hikes--taking us on trails we never would have guessed were trails to see gorgeous rock formations and canyons. He has no shortage of great stories of his time owning Base Camp--and we called him Cinderfella b/c of his relationship with all the woodland creatures on his property.
Bring everything you need--b/c you're not going to want to go over that pass more than once. (my Lexus 450H SUV made it, but it was very dicey at points--and several vehicles we saw didn't make it. Next time I'll rent a Jeep and not beat my own car up)
Becky C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
About the host
Hosted by Tom Higginson
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:
Things don’t stay the same. 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. Sometimes we don't have a beach during snow melt and the beach locations could change. In June and early July generally we have mosquitoes. Few this year. We have a Milky Way most nights. In December and January it’s more difficult to see than mid summer. I have a six seater side by side. Sometimes it breaks. I might not have one while you are here. It'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. Kobae usually hangs out on the porch in March, April, and May. Once it gets hot he retreats in his hole and I generally only see him once a day when he comes out to eat. End of August he’ll want to go hiking every day. He’s not here from mid November thru late February.