A nice get away

Guest: Houston (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/12

Our family of 4 spent a week enjoying this nice home. It had all the amenities (no dishwasher - but not a big deal for us) that we needed and the owners were a pleasure to deal with. Jeremy even gave us some suggestions of paths behind the house to hike up to which was fun. We made day trips from the cabin to both Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National park both of which were about 45 mins-1 hour away and amazing. It's a reasonable drive for the day, and the Homeplace was a great alternative for us to a hotel. We had some concerns with the presence of neighboring dogs while on the property (our kids are not dog lovers) which I made the owner aware of and she did her best to address our concerns immediately which I really appreciated. The home itself was in very good condition for its age, bathrooms renovated and new laundry facilities. I would expect the yard to be especially nice in the summer with so many apple trees in the yard. I would recommend this property to those looking a comfortable, modest lodging between both parks but with a beautiful view all it's own right from the front door.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Visit Novvember 4-7. 2011

Guest: Margi (New York)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 11/10/11

Property pictures were much better than the actual property. There was to be propane and firewood available...not available, and when we called the numbers provided for assistance, three times...no response the entire weekend. We had to drive a distance to find a location open, to provide propane and firewood...and our dinner was ruined because everything was ready to eat, except what was to be cooked on the grill...because there was no propane. Had hoped that this would be an annual destination for our family, but the disappointment in the availability of the owner and/or delegate, we will not be returning. Also, the fire stove in the living area was 'perched' on a stack of bricks that continued to fall on to the floor, they were not secured with any mortar or adhesive. Our 3 year old grandchild had one of the bricks fall out as she was walking by and she fell and landed on the other bricks, tearing up her arm...very dangerous for anyone with children, particularly if the stove had been fired up, she would have fallen into the hot firebox

Owner response:After three years, our first negative review. We now keep an extra propane bottle handy for safe measure. Firewood is kept at the home, or drive one mile south to purchase more. The brick has been secured. As home owners we do our very best to please (as mentioned in other reviews), this two-night stay is not typical of our successful business.

Recommended for:Pet owners.

Great location to see many sites

Guest: Rowena (Owasso, OK)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/16/11

Nice comfy older home equipped with all the needs possible. Betty was extremely easy to work with and so organized. This is a great location to venture off to Bryce and Zion. A beautiful part of our country.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A Great Stay!

Guest: Aaron (Layton, Utah)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

My family and I were looking for a place to stay, while we visited Bryce Canyon for the first time. We did not want to stay in the lodging located in the park or in the lodging located nearby. We found a Vacation Rental called The Homeplace and we loved everything about our stay there. We loved the seclusion and privacy The Homeplace offered, and we were also very impressed with how well kept the home was. We were able to watch DVD's and cook our own meals and spend some quality time together as a family. We highly recommended anyone to stay here.

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

Great Stay at the Homeplace

Guest: Adam (Washington, D.C.)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

Six of us greatly enjoyed our stay over a long weekend. It is in a great location for access to both Bryce and Zion National Park. The rooms were all very clean, the barbeque was fantastic and the internet/tv worked great. I would recommend this to familys or friends who want to explore the surrounding areas. Betty always responds promptly to inquiries and the house was really in great shape. Thanks!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

cozy house

Guest: lovely (portland, or)
Date of Stay: 06/06/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

House is located in a quite area, has a large backyard, fire pit, a pond with a canoe, couple of horses. Has a full kitchen and laundry area, perfect to pack light. Lots of character and very clean. Perfect located between Bryce and Zion Nat'l Parks. Will be definetly coming back in a couple of years.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Enoyed our stay at the Homestead

Guest: Jason and Elissa (Woodinville, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/07/11

The house was well situated between Zion and Bryce. We even day tripped to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. My kids enjoyed running around the big yard, playing with the neighbor dogs and watching the horses across the fence. It was really nice being able to eat breakfast out on the back porch and to roast marshmallows in the fire pit. Loved having a full kitchen (although a dishwasher would have been nice ;-)) and also liked having a full laundry room. It made it easy for us to pack light. Thanks for sharing your house!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfect for our needs

Guest: Jan (Medford OR)
Date of Stay: 03/07/11 Review Submitted: 04/07/11

We were 2 couples meeting up from Oregon and Wisconsin who wanted to sight-see and visit with each other. We stayed for 4 nites at the Homeplace in early March and visited Zion and Bryce and took another scenic day drive from there...the location was perfect. Because some restaurants were closed, we ate a couple of dinners at the and all breakfasts. The amenities were complete and comfortable. Jeremy and his dad were there immediately when we had questions or needed help with a faucet. We'd happily go back to this neat little house and recommend it to anyone who wants a comfy home-like atmosphere. The Zion Lodge in the national park serves delicious meals.

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

Wonderful white Thanksgiving vacation!

Guest: Joseph (SJ, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/21/10 Review Submitted: 12/07/10

We had a wonderful time staying in The Homeplace right before Thanksgiving holiday. We caught the "blizzard of the century" with ¾ of Utah under blizzard warning, which drop the temperature to single digit at night, but inside the cabin is warm & cozy with wood stove going, & it also transform The Homeplace into a beautiful white winter wonderland. Both of our dogs had a blast playing in the snow in the front & back yard with new doggie friends from nearby. We spend a beautiful sunny day in fall color covered Zion NP, which is only approx. half hour away, & another partly cloudy day taking pictures & roaming in empty Coral Pink Sand Dune. We literately own the whole Sand Dune by ourselves. Betty and Jeremy is great host, they answered all the questions before & during our stay, & there is everything we need in the cabin for our stay. We already thinking about coming back next year, since we did not get a change to Bryce Canyon, Red Canyon, & Grand Staircase National Monument.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers.

Great for peace & quiet

Guest: Robbie (Las Vegas, NV)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10 Review Submitted: 11/18/10

We wanted to get away from the city and couldn't have chosen a better place. Betty & Jeremy where great hosts and gave us the privacy we needed. Betty has done a wonderful job of stocking the place and helped save our dinners as I forgot some crucial things! =) The fireplace was amazing and our dog, Braddah, had the time of his life. Red Canyon and Zion where so close and wonderful to go on walks with our dog. Close to the highway and yet far enough from everything that it allowed you to forget your daily life that we didn't want to leave. 2 nights really just wasn't enough. Absolutely perfect. One of the best getaways we've had even if just for a couple nights.

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