SALT LAKE CITY LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Wood‑stove Nights at Monte Cristo Yurt — Rustic, Spacious Yurt Living Near Salt Lake City
A cozy yurt rental that sleeps up to 10 with a wood stove, solar lighting and a fully equipped kitchen — this guide lays out what to expect and how to plan.
Wood‑stove Nights at Monte Cristo Yurt — Rustic, Spacious Yurt Living Near Salt Lake City.
Monte Cristo Yurt is a roomy, communal yurt rental near Salt Lake City that offers a blend of rustic systems and creature comforts: a wood stove for heat, solar-powered interior lighting, a stocked wood shed, and a kitchen area for shared meals. It’s designed for groups up to ten who want the social focus of a single large shelter while remaining rooted in the outdoors.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Room for the Whole Crew
The yurt accommodates up to 10 people with one queen bunk and two triple twin bunks; three‑inch sleeping pads are provided so groups can sleep together comfortably and simply.
Heat, Light and a Working Kitchen
Inside you’ll find a wood stove (with usage instructions), a solar lighting system for interior activities, a food‑prep counter, kitchenware and a two‑burner camp stove with propane supplied.
Practical, Rustic Infrastructure
Practical touches include a well‑stocked wood shed and an outhouse; detailed arrival instructions and GPS coordinates are provided to guests after liability waivers are signed.
What the day feels like
What Staying at Monte Cristo Feels Like
The yurt centers social living: meals and games at a communal table, heat from a single wood stove, and soft solar light after dusk. It’s a straightforward, group‑oriented stay with the essentials provided and clear, operator‑led instructions for managing the systems on site.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this yurt best suits — and who should pass.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Headlamps remain useful despite the solar lights; plan for personal items and clothing suited to a rustic rental—three‑inch sleeping pads are provided for each person.
The yurt is heated by a wood stove (operators provide instructions) and illuminated with a solar lighting system; a two‑burner camp stove and propane are supplied for cooking.
A wood shed is stocked with split, dry firewood; kitchenware and counter space are available for food prep and communal meals.
Check‑in is at 11:00am and check‑out is at 11:00am.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the maximum occupancy?
The yurt accommodates a maximum of 10 people.
What are the nightly rates?
Rates are $140 per night Monday–Thursday and $200 per night Friday–Sunday.
When can I check in and out?
Check in is at 11:00am and check out is at 11:00am.
Is there heating in the yurt?
Yes — heat is provided by a wood stove; instructions for its safe use are supplied.
Is there lighting and cooking equipment?
The yurt uses a solar‑powered lighting system inside; a two‑burner camp stove with propane and kitchenware are provided for cooking.
How do I get the exact location?
Detailed instructions including GPS coordinates are provided after every member of your party signs the required liability waivers.