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[BigSwede]

I just read a bunch of reviews for the Lizard... I got the feeling you should bring your own bedding, lock up your stuff, expect to hear every conversation in rooms next to yours, & expect to meet, hang out with, & share your booze with some "different" perhaps "unsavory" types. Taking over the whole joint would be the way to go!

I think that is more the case for the dorms and private rooms. The cabins and houses are separate.

Besides, we ain't eggzactly the quietest crowd around.

Frankly, from what I have been reading the vibe of the place is right up our alley. There might be a few that prefer plusher accommodations, but they are free to "commute" to the Stoop South for socializing.

[ZEUS]

Courtyard!

[JoFotoz]

Yup mark....the Pros & Cons seem to balance...
..or maybe even favor it.

I think a place that everyone can stay, from hotel'ers to campers...
..is a big plus

Cooking & BBQ is a big plus too...
..and like you say..Pot Lucks etc would be great.

Most of the others I've tried are all booked...
..and those with space are either VERY expensive..or only have 3-4 rooms.

So yea..mount up yer trusty stead.. and check it out ...

..that would be awesome

jo

[ZEUS]

I think that is more the case for the dorms and private rooms. The cabins and houses are separate.

Besides, we ain't eggzactly the quietest crowd around.

Yeah, the cabins don't look too bad at all! Personally, I am down for giving it a shot!

[ZEUS]

Here is another shot of the courtyard area:

[MSHardeman]

So yea..mount up yer trusty stead.. and check it out ...

..that would be awesome

Jo, are you talking about Vanessa or the VX?

I'm glad that she's not on this site because I might be sleeping on the couch after that comment.

[JoFotoz]

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Jo, are you talking about Vanessa or the VX?

I'm glad that she's not on this site because I might be sleeping on the couch after that comment.

Other than my spelling of (stead) STEED...suxz..

...I have no comment

jo

[BigSwede]

From a review:

"The Lazy Lizard is definitely the cheap slut of Moab accommodations, and like a cheap slut, it's cheap, friendly, fun, and on the grungy side. "

Sounds perfect.

[VX crazy]

It's times like this I wish I had a travel trailer!

[tjh]

Glamping Y'all ! http://www.moabundercanvas.com/glamping.html#anchor_172 also could look @ stuff like this http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/utah/moab and http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-ren...tah/moab/r7686

[JoFotoz]

From a review:

"The Lazy Lizard is definitely the cheap slut of Moab accommodations, and like a cheap slut, it's cheap, friendly, fun, and on the grungy side. "

Sounds perfect.

Indeed, the perfect endorsement !!




jo

[ZEUS]

I found the http://moabretreathouse.com/ on Google Earth (shut up, Ldub) & I just talked to one of the owners... she is really nice & so is the house!

It is about 1/3 mile away from the Lazy Lizard but across the highway. I thought maybe we could take over the entire duplex (& garage) at a discount. Anyway, the entire duplex can sleep about 20 people for around $650 a night (@ four nights+)... yeah, $33 a person! The only issue is parking... they can only allow up to perhaps 10 vehicles. So a Stoop replacement it is not. If the LL is too grungy for you, this may be a nice option.

[VXorado]

I found the http://moabretreathouse.com/ on Google Earth (shut up, Ldub) & I just talked to one of the owners... she is really nice & so is the house!

It is about 1/3 mile away from the Lazy Lizard but across the highway. I thought maybe we could take over the entire duplex (& garage) at a discount. Anyway, the entire duplex can sleep about 20 people for around $650 a night (@ four nights+)... yeah, $33 a person! The only issue is parking... they can only allow up to perhaps 10 vehicles. So a Stoop replacement it is not. If the LL is too grungy for you, this may be a nice option.

Would be cool renting a big house like this one... parking would be a big problem though.

[VXorado]

That's bad news.

I should be in Moab this upcoming weekend (maybe with the VX ). I can scope out a few of the alternatives but I don't know if I'll have time for the entire list. Price & location will both be factors...

Jo, like I said before, I'm probably the closest one of us to Moab and could motor out there for a weekend sometime soon. I would be happy to check out the Lazy Lizard and talk up our little group to see if we could get the place for a week.

Not being able to walk to town IS a negative, but I don't think that it's a deal breaker. With a full kitchen and maybe some BBQ area's we could do a few pot luck dinners during the week to both save money and have a little more bonding time with the fam.

Mark, I'm planning to be in the Moab area this weekend. I'm more than happy to check out a few spots, take pics and ask questions. Not that I want to take away a good excuse for you take a trip, I'm interested to see the options myself...

[MSHardeman]

Jon, I can't make it over there this weekend, but I'm trying to convince Vanessa to go before the Red Rock closes so we'll have to get out there in the next couple of weeks. I would say go ahead and take a look at the Lazy Lizard (pics, info, etc.) and I will do the same. Maybe if we show enough interest they will let us book it earlier than the six months out that they quoted Jo.