Entire home

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for 40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

Exterior
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $570
$511 nightly
$570 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

Explore the area

View in a map
Escalante, UT
  • Place, Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Boulder

Located in Boulder, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Calf Creek Recreation Area and Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed. .This vacation home is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument.

What's nearby

  • Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Calf Creek Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - 29 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park - 33 min drive - 21.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiva Koffeehouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

Cross Creek Ranch (the property) is part of a 160 acre private in holding in the heart of The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, seated halfway between Bryce Canyon National Park and Capitol Reef National Park. Located where Scenic Highway 12 ('The Golden Loop') crosses the Escalante River, it is the hiking trail head to the renowned Escalante Canyons. The main home and guest house (see vrbo 652481) are the only structures on the last 40 acres downriver before 75 miles of wilderness area that runs all the way to Lake Powell.

This getaway is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath river front home tucked in between large cottonwood shade trees with views on all sides of the Escalante Canyon, meadows, cliffs, and river. The 1300 sq. ft. house sits in a lush riparian oasis surrounded by 600 ft. sandstone cliffs. Hike from the front door to first class scenic wonders.

The 16x28 ft. great room has 15 ft. cathedral ceilings with a massive stone fireplace and a 4x16 ft. built-in window seat. Magnificent views can be seen from the fully equipped kitchen with concrete counter tops, cherry wood cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom with a king bed has a glass wall view of a 200 ft. slick rock pour off, and a glass mosaic tile shower. Beautiful canyon and meadow views can be seen from the second bedroom (queen bed) as well as the spacious 8x30 ft. deck. The home has excellent wi-fi and no TV. A high clearance vehicle is preferable for the concreted low-water river crossing (generally 1 ft. deep).

We are using CDC certified Covid-19 killing disinfectant spray called QA Solution for our guests safety.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: This is a non-smoking property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

**DO NOT CROSS LOW WATER CROSSING DURING FLASH FLOODS** 4 WD vehicles are always recommended Please respect our neighbors’ privacy

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a non-smoking property

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

40 Acre Retreat in the Escalante Canyon
Summer Special! 40 Acre Retreat in the Escalante Canyon

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad Boyack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location. Always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time staying here. The house is in a great location, very cozy, has everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TODD P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful oasis

Very nice property, well maintained and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for exploring the northern part of Grand Staircase. You are actually staying in the monument boundaries Beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Deer grazing out front.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
crazy pretty. great home. 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful home and the location was amazing. Our view from the dining table at breakfast set such a positive mood for the rest of our day and star gazing at night was such a treat to us city dwellers! The home itself had beautiful touches of stone and tile which added to a comfortable esthetic stay. We loved it! A nice added feature is the close proximity to Kiva Coffee!! We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escalante River house

Great location, host was helpful, everything needed was there. We would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape to Paradise

Beautiful property and accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Escalante River Retreat

The house is awesome, tucked away in solitude, and perfectly balanced between inviting guests to stay in or venture out! Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Amazing property, we loved staying in the canyons. My kid feel asleep at night looking out the skylight! Would book again in a heartbeat! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

will s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surreal Property

Unlike any place we have stayed. Red rocks out back door and the serenity of Utah's best 360 degrees with the Escalante River.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perrin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back to Heaven

We have stayed here several times. Always magical. This time wild, beautiful fog! Another fabulous meal at Hell’s Backbone Grill. One of our favorite houses in the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, beautiful setting

A lovely home in the one of the most beautiful settings you can imagine. My wife and I fell in love with it immediately and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem in the red rocks!!

We had an amazing experience!! The house was beautiful and very comfortable, including the beds. Couldn’t imagine a more serene location…if you’re lucky to book it, don’t hesitate!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Home

Just an amazing home. Beautiful inside, stunning grounds. Remote location in the Escalante River valley, but 20 minutes to the town of Escalante for coffee and food. Easy communication with the host. A definite place to come back to.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

It's hard to imagine a better location for a vacation rental. This was our second time staying here and we hope to be back again. The house and location are unique and memorable--it feels like you're camping in your own corner of canyon country, but with all the comforts of a modern home. If you can stay here, do!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grayson S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

The Escalante Canyon Retreat is a very secluded beautiful home. We especially loved how the property is surrounded by trees and native nature. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EVALYNDA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Remote but still has WiFi to make all the hiking plans! Perfect location to relax and enjoy the beautiful Escalante River and Bryce Canyon
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular

The setting enabled a perfect experience of the Escalante River ecosystem.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escalante Home

Simply gorgeous! Katie’s home is a real gem, located in close proximity to great hiking trails. We enjoyed the visit tremendously.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed one night

What a beautiful home and property! Everything was very clean and comfortable. We loved the solitude and will definitely be back some day! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay of a lifetime!

This is such an incredibly unique and beautiful and private property. Hosts were more than responsive and gracious. The home is remote so be prepared, but that’s what we wanted, and it was everything we could imagine and then some.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny and Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Incredible privacy and peacefulness, communing with the ancestors in a canyon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023