Vacation Rentals by Owner

WONDERFUL!

Guest: Tom (Henderson)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

We had a great weekend at XBARH lodge ; This is a true vacation luxury lodge and is truely Pet friendly our German Shepherd was made to feel as home as the rest of our family.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, pet owners.

Perfect for a Family Reunion!

Guest: Sarah (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/03/11

I wanted to surprise my husband for our 39th anniversary, so I booked 3 nights at the XbarH after seeing the website and reading the glowing reviews. Our 2 grown children brought their kids & dog, and we brought our dog. Michele & JC were wonderful in accomodating all of our needs, and our entire family enjoyed a relaxing, beautiful weekend. We were pleasantly surprised at the spotlessly clean lodge with very large rooms. We had plenty of room to spread out and relax. A fun game of horseshoes is a favorite memory of us all. There are plenty of games and videos to keep everyone occupied, but there are also plenty of places to cozy up with a book. A quick trip to see Bryce Canyon National Park was magical and Zion National Park is even closer. Needless to say, we will be returning to XbarH. Sarah in Salt Lake City, Utah

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: Bethany
Date of Stay: 10/18/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

I'm sad to be leaving! We had so much to do and see and yet there was a part of me that wanted to just hang out here. Thank you for sharing your lovely lodge - it would be a dream home for me. Next time I do want a fire in the fireplace and a few games of ping pong, so I hope I can carve out more time to stay. My daughter would love this place - hope you get to meet her soon. Special blessings to you both for providing such a place of comfort and peace.

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Guest: Olya
Date of Stay: 10/15/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

From the XbarH Lodge Guest Journal: Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality! The lodge is fantastic, spacious and amazingly pretty. It was so nice to meet you and your family at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. You've made this trip even more special for me. I will be back to visit Best Friends, and of course, will plan on staying here!

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Guest: Beth
Date of Stay: 05/05/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

From the XbarH Lodge Guest Journal: Thank you for your kind and compassionate hospitality! You definitely went above and beyond the call of duty! Keep up the great work. You have a beautiful gem here at the the XbarH!

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Guest: Fred & Carlos
Date of Stay: 01/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

Thank you for your warm and gracious hospitality! Our car broke down nearby and the XbarH Lodge was able to offer us accommodations - along with the 5 rescued dogs we were transporting! They were a huge help in providing a great place to stay and we simply can't say enough about this wonderful experience and this beautiful place. We'd love to return someday, hopefully for a getaway with our families.

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Guest: Jenny & Loren
Date of Stay: 11/25/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

Thanksgiving 2009. We had a wonderful time here with three generations from California and Utah, celebrating family and the holiday in a comfortable home and beautiful setting. Thank you!

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Guest: Lori, Fredi & friends
Date of Stay: 10/13/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

What more could anyone possibly ask for? The most gracious, considerate and thoughtful hosts who take care if everything you can think of, a lovely dog & cat contingent, gorgeous lodge & surroundings! This truly is a home away from home. We loved meeting our new friends, JC & Michele, along with Jack, Spike & Butch (their pets). Thanks for helping our dreams come true.

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Wow!!! Seriously WOW. :)

Guest: Tina B. (Chicago 'Burbs)
Date of Stay: 10/08/09 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

I am part of the "Lori, Fredi, & Friends" group from a review below. We stayed at the XBarH Lodge in October 2009, and it was truly a fantastic trip all around. For most of our stay, we had 10 people in our group, and there was more than enough room for us all...to sleep, hang out, eat, and plenty of bathroom availability, too! :) We had everyone from a "tween" to a few married couples, and a few "singles" on our trip. The rooms were cozy, the bathrooms VERY well stocked with towels, and a washer and dryer right there for our use, if needed. The kitchen was a great feature, since we mainly ate at "home" for most meals. We made dinners, desserts, breakfasts. There were plenty of pans, dishes, utensils, etc. for that. It really was very convenient. We also took advantage one night of the VCR, and had a home-movie night. We had a lot of laughs seeing Lori and some of the others from years back...crazy hairstyles, clothes and all! JC and Michele (the caretakers) were so welcoming, so friendly, and so helpful. They may never know exactly how special they are in my heart (even though I just met them for that one trip), but they are truly kind, sweet people, and they made our stay/trip even more special than we had hoped for. The lodge itself was SPECTACULAR, but the surrounding views/scenery...wow...BREATHTAKING! It was an easy drive to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and we volunteered and toured Best Friends on several occasions. We even had a sleepover one night with two dogs, Cookie and Crunch, from Best Friends! :) That was very fun, since everyone in our group are animal lovers. And of course, when we were wanting a little canine companionship when our "sleepover dogs" weren't there, we had Jack...a big sweet gentle furbaby to play with and pet. :) We also were close to several other National Parks...Zion and the Grand Canyon, and we visited those places, too. And for closer-to-home activity, we took some nice walks around the property, enjoying the views, the fresh air, the PEACEFULNESS. I could go on and on, but I'll wind down soon. I will say that we have recommended the XBarH Lodge to others, if they ever get out that way. I also am hoping to get back myself in the next year or so. I would definitely say that I doubt you'd be disappointed in this home (or in the cute smaller cabin that they also have on the same property) and I highly recommend it. You can have as relaxed or as busy of a time as you'd like there!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Grant, Vonny & Jacob
Date of Stay: 09/12/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

XbarH! Wow! What an experience. Michele & JC are the friendliest people and most accommodating. We've never stayed in such a clean cabin with so much to offer. No pressure and every bit relaxing. The XbarH was and will be a family destination for us!

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Guest: Robin & Karen
Date of Stay: 03/15/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

From the XbarH Lodge Guest Journal: XbarH Lodge's slogan: "People & Pet Friendly Accommodations" is so accurate (especially when multiplied by 100!). We had decided to visit the area with one goal in mind: visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary for our 25th anniversary (BF's 25th anniversary too) and stay in a quiet & clean place while here. Best Friends surpassed our wildest dreams, as has the XbarH! All comforts are provided for (even ones we didn't know we had!). The outside beauty is equal to the inside beauty. Pictures by local artists adorn every room and the numerous plants and flowers are fantastic. Probably the most incredible part of our stay is the friendship we're developing with our hosts, JC & Michele. Generally, we vacation to take a break from people, but here we found ourselves gravitating toward them. We invited ourselves along on their walks through the canyon with their dog Jack, invited ourselves over to a small gathering of their friends & family, and of course, never hesitated to ask for anything because we were made to feel so welcome. We're also quite sure that if one wanted no outside contact, this desire would be honored as well. Michele & JC are here solely for the comfort of vacationers. Our 5 day stay is drawing to an end. We look forward to our next trip here and to contact with JC, Michele & Jack throughout the year. Robin & Karen Northern California PS: Thanks for humoring us & taking pictures of us that will be used for our next holiday card. Yes, all our needs & more were met at the XbarH Lodge!

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