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Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay.

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1 bedroom, WiFi
Shower, towels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Monticello, Utah
  • Frontier Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Millsite Trail
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hideout Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay.

Please be advised, that during heavy rain four wheel drive may be necessary and not recommended for low clearance cars. Units are not heated. Please plan to show up before dark for the best experience and ease of finding the location.

Experience the Southwest in a secluded & peaceful part of SE Utah. South of Moab, Canyon Lands & Arches National Park. North of Monument Valley. Watch amazing stars and sunsets above the crowds and heat of Moab below.

Enjoy the views from the Hilltop School Bus, camp in a secluded area a short walk to the community area. All the basics including water, limited solar power, lights and a private campfire pit, fire wood available on site at no cost. There is room to set up a tent in front of your unit.

Community Area: -Outdoor Shower *Solar hot water -Dry toilet -Fire pit -Kitchenette -2 beds * blankets/linens Included. Please don't book unless you have read the complete listing.

2 miles down a BUMPY dirt road, not recommended for low clearance or sports cars.

Other things to note
You will likely be greeted by three friendly dogs, the collie is Roxy The healer is Cortez, and the brindle is River. Cortez and Roxy are still a puppies and tend to jump up on you though they are learning. Feel free to be firm if they jump.

Guest access
Be prepared for all weather possibilities. It is recommended to bring an all wheel drive or 4x4 vehicle, or at least front wheel-drive prepared with snow chains. If you get stuck we cannot help. Please know where your tow hook is located to be properly prepared.

*DIRT road conditions may be bumpy. DRIVE SLOW and AVOID 'high centers'. If muddy from rain or snow, AVOID puddles & KEEP MOVING!

Other things to note
Indian Canyon Ranch is a Nest In Harmony promoted location, we value natural living and alternative living styles and featuring different living structures for off-grid lifestyles. With our guidance for the best experience for guests, owner of Indian Canyon Ranch, Joe, lived and worked in Yosemite & Grand Canyon National Park as project manager and not wanting the used materials to be wasted in the landfill, Joe captured the opportunity to create an off-grid retreat when he bought the first 10 acres of Indian Canyon Ranch which is now 20 acres total He took years to collect and build this off-grid retreat, piece by piece, up-cycling construction debris. Now Joe lives off-grid full-time and is sharing in the experience. Joe will be able to answer some of your questions or give you advice on the area and other natural wonders in the region including local Indian ruins, or a great place to swim, or go off-roading :)
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Frontier Museum. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a fireplace and a patio
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Frontier Museum and 11 minutes on foot from San Juan Hospital
Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay. offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Joe T

Languages

English, German, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children allowed: ages 0-17

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Indian Canyon Ranch
Safari Hut Camper With Fire pit Monticello
Safari Hut Camper With Fire pit Private vacation home
Safari Hut Camper With Fire pit Private vacation home Monticello
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Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay. Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat! Great location!

Super-cute, clean teardrop trailer parked in the perfect location! Stayed dry and cozy when it rained. Great outdoor kitchen and clean outhouse/shower. Fun solar lighting. Even wifi! Also great location to drive to Recapture Reservoir, Moab, Arches National Park, or even Colorado! Interesting property to explore too. Even though the owner was out of town, he made sure to stay in contact and was readily available for any questions. I hope to stay again! My little dog loved it too! Thanks, Joe! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s several sites (trailers, tents) but the sites are not numbered nor have clear labels with their names, it makes it hard to find your designated site. The owner was unprofessional and unkind to my daughter therefore I left that night and booked a hotel in Moab instead. I’ve used Expedia for a long time and I was very disappointed to find such an establishment being promoted by this company. People of color should be warned not to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021