Title: Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay. Apartment in Monticello with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66500000/66493000/66492998/adaf88b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66500000/66493000/66492998/af18f009.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66500000/66493000/66492998/67d571be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66500000/66493000/66492998/w1536h1151x0y1-00981592.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66500000/66493000/66492998/8af62808.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the Southwest in a secluded and peaceful part of SE Utah at Indian Canyon Ranch. Watch amazing stars and sunsets above the crowds and heat of Moab below from your Hilltop School Bus accommodation or community area with an outdoor shower, dry toilet, fire pit, kitchenette with two beds including blankets/linens. Enjoy basic amenities like water, limited solar power lights and a private campfire pit with firewood available on site. 7.4 Good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 :) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64150000/64145900/64145890/482e8dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### With its retro style and playful color scheme, this unit offers a fun and comfortable escape. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### 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 7897 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.87466,-109.34606&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ugefFzskzS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%40S%40S%40S%40S%40SBQ%40SBSBSBQBSBQBSDQDQBSDSDQDQFODQDSFOFQFOFQFQFOFOHOFQHMHQHMHOHOHMHMJOHMJMHKJMJKJMJKJKLMJKJILKJILKJILILILILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENGLENELENCLCNENCLCNCNALCNANANCN%3FL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDNBLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLJJHLJJHJJLLJJJJJLJJJLHJJLHNJLHLHLHNHNHLHPHLFPHNFNFNFPFPFNFPFNDRDPFNDPDPDRBRDPDPBRBPBRBPBRBR%40RBP%40R%40R%40R%40R%40R%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARARARAPARARCPARCRCRCPCRCPCREREPCPEREPEPGNEREPGNGPGPGNGPGPGLIPGNINININILINILILKLINKLILKLKJKLKJKJMJKJKHMJKJMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDOFMDMDOBODMBODOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCOAOAMCOAOCMCOCOEMCOCMEOEMEOGMEMGMGOGMEMIMIMGMIMIMIKIMIKKMKKIKKMKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMKOIMIMIOIMIOIOIOGOIQGMGQGQGOGQGQGOEQESGOEQEQEQCSEQESCSCQCSCQCSCSASCQASASAQASASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ebg5jGQlGJatw5v9S2XDbnq6j7o=) Monticello, UT #### What's nearby - Frontier Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Millsite Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - San Juan Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Hideout Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument - 33 min drive - 53.5 km #### Restaurants - ‪Maverik - ‬8 min walk - ‪Gustavo’s - ‬6 min walk - ‪Ja Roen Thai Sushi - ‬6 min walk - ‪Thatzza Pizza - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Over Bite - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay. located? > Situated in Monticello, this golf apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Frontier Museum, San Juan Hospital, and Hideout Golf Club. Millsite Trail is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Step into a converted school bus for an unforgettable stay. Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 4.0/10 Amenities ### 4.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller May 25, 2021 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah E. Jul 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Sarah E. 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