### Stop Press #### Red Rock Lodge Closes !!!!

[VXorado]

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.

Sounds like a plan... I'm thinking about a night at Red Rocks too. The rates are now only around $40/night.

Prepare to be taken over Lazy Lizard.

[Gizmo42]

Lazy Lizard works even better for those of us who may be camping at Pack Creek again (depends how much room there is for tents at LL). Its much closer than RRL.

Some of us take up more room than others

[bertomatic]

wherever ya'll decide (lizard) count me in.

[RickOKC]

Awww. Thread makes me sad.

I'm late to the party, but just wanted to mention that I stayed at Bowen the first year I went. It's just around the corner from Red Rock, but I'd describe it as a typical Holiday-Inn-type hotel that could be plunked down in the middle of any city in the U.S. I think it would be much too "typical / our patrons expect a quiet evening" for us. Expect complaints & lots of 'em.

[VXorado]

I checked out the Lazy Lizard this last weekend. It’s an interesting option to say the least. The only viable option is sharing a house which has separate rooms although most aspects are communal. Below is a list of pro & cons that I took from the visit at the Lizard.

PROS:
Cheapest option for a large group.
House would be great for late night shenanigans
Possible camping in back
6-8 parking spots for Vehcri', large street for more vehicles.
I doubt noise from our rowdy group will be an issue
Kitchen, porch & washer/dryer!

CONS:
Not too secure- I wouldn't leave anything valuable in the bedrooms
Rooms all sleep more than one and most don't have a bathroom
You'll be driving into town
Across the highway from the main Lazy Lizard building
Not too clean
I couldn't check out the lower level of the house.


I believe there were 13 beds but again it's communal so there were 2-3 beds per room and a couple beds in the family room. For the 13 beds there were 2.5 bathrooms. I couldn’t see the downstairs of the house but expect it to be the similar since it's used as a separate rental.

I think this place would work for some but be MUCH less accommodating than the stoop for most. I personally would hang out at the house, have a great time and leave for a comfy hotel or even a tent.

If interested, the office clerk recommended that the interested party email them so the owner can review the request.





Sorry for the poor pic quality.

LAZY LIZARD

[VXorado]

Another option...

I stayed at the stoop one last time and the guy there recommended the Rustic Inn as the most similar motel with slightly higher rates. I checked it out and liked several things about it more than the Lizard although there are certainly some questions.

PROS
It has a STOOP!
Nice rooms with kitchenettes
Group rate isn't bad
Even closer to downtown than the Red Rock Lodge
Clean

CONS
8 rooms available for May 2015- this includes 6 rooms with 2 queens but that's still limited
2nd level above rooms could restrict late night partying


This is a good option but is limited in rooms available. The group rate is $89 for the single queen (1 avail), $99 for the double queen (6 avail), little more for the suite (1 avail). For the price it's a great deal, especially if you split a double queen room. If we want to go this option, I need to know this week because I need to reserve the group. This reservation will hold the available rooms until April and give time for everyone to book. The only issue would be not having enough rooms for everyone unless people don't mind doubling up. I'm actually not sure how many rooms our group typically reserves for the meet.

Rustic Lodge

[JoFotoz]

Lizard looks a bit too down market IMO.

The security aspect alone would phase me...

I do like the look of the Rustic..I'd be in for that.
Great parking, kitchenettes is awesome

It may be that for this year we need to split between a few places...
...and reserve at the best one for all of us for 2016.



Sort of a transition year... we sneak up on'em for 2015...
.... take over for 2016

Jo

[Jay Dunford]

Count me in for the rustic as well. Looks like a decent little joint. I'd take the single queen so my nightly beer off gassing wouldn't injure anyone.

[ND92]

Well since I missed this years Moab shenanigans, I'm definitely not missing 2015's. It's sad that the RR is closing (such great memories there) but if change has to happen then I wouldn't want to go through the change with any other group of people but you guys. Count me in for the Rustic as well!!!!

[ZEUS]

The Lizard looks as I expected & what you describe coincides with the vibe I gathered from reviews. Thanks for doing all that legwork, J.

[BigSwede]

Lizard looks a bit too down market IMO.

There is a reason it is a cheap as it is...I figured it would be sorta like the places I lived in during my college years, and that is indeed what it looks like. And I'm OK with that for the price. But I will bow to will of the majority.

[JoFotoz]

Yea , I hear ya...done many myself

There is a reason it is a cheap as it is...I figured it would be sorta like the places I lived in during my college years, and that is indeed what it looks like. And I'm OK with that for the price. But I will bow to will of the majority.

Its more the security aspect that puts me off....
...not to mention lack of bathrooms, terrible wi-fi and cleanliness !!

I dont need luxury by any means .... "The Stoop" attests to that! ...
... but talking with Jon after he visited, he was doubtful many would like it.

A Clean room, bed and shower..

jo

[BigSwede]

One cool thing about the Rustic: walking distance to breakfast at the Diner.

BTW the "group rate" mentioned for the Rustic is the same as the "book now for 2015 and get 10% off" rate on their website. So I would just get your room now, don't wait for the "group rate".

[JoFotoz]

RUSTIC IS NOW FULL... I guess we hesitated too long!

BUT...

The Apache motel..close to Milts

.. has LOADS of rooms for our dates in may next year

http://www.apachemotelinmoab.com/amenities.html

I am talking to manager tomorrow about group rates etc.

Looks pretty good...pool...and even continental breakfast.

Rates to follow once I chat with manager...
..suggest we need to make a decision FAST.

It may not be perfect for May 2015... but we need something.
...and getting us all together in one place would be great.

We can scout others for May 2016 when we are there.





Jo

[BigSwede]

Worth a try. My only hesitation with the Apache is the residential neighborhood...I suspect we're not going to be able to party into the wee hours outside like we did at the RRL...but that might be the case anywhere else. It would be cool to be in one place though.

I actually reserved a "pet-friendly" room at the Rustic, you guys were too slow. But I'll move to the "motel where John Wayne stayed" with the group.

But I agree we need to jump on it NOW, our options are dwindling fast.