Polly's Guesthouse - Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon National Parks
About the property
- Apartment1400 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay3 nights
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Full Kitchen, Laundry W/ Beatiful Meadow And Mountain Views
1408 Lydia's Canyon Rd, Glendale, UT, 84729
Bryce, Zion, Grand Staircase, Grand Canyon, Shakesperean Festival, Fishing are just a few of the many attractions you can do and see with-in a few minutes to 90 minutes of our home.
Beautiful nature setting right in the middle of Southern Utah's national parks. We are only 18 miles to the East Entrance of Zions National Park, 52 miles to Bryce Canyon National Park, 95 Miles to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, 55 miles to Utah's premier Shakespearean Festival, and just minutes to the west entrance of the Grand Staircase National Monument.
The home is located 1.4 miles up Lydias Canyon road on the west side of Scenic Highway 89. While cell phone coverage is very spotty, we do offer internet access and use of our home phone for domestic calls.
This was Grandma Sylvia and Grandpa Cornell (Polly) Chamberlain's home. It has since been expanded from the original home with less than 1000 square feet to over 3000 square feet. The entire second floor of over 1400 square feet is now a separate guest house with complete privacy.
The fully private second floor is accessed from external stairs to the deck, or via a private driveway that wraps around the house to the second floor level. You will enjoy up to three bedrooms, two full baths, your own laundry, complete kitchen with full sized stove / range and refrigerator.
Plenty of linens, towels, pots, pans, and dishes for up to 10 guests.
Owner
Lee or Mary Jo Chamberlan
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 17, 2018
About Lee or Mary Jo Chamberlan
Lee and Mary Jo Chamberlain-(now 82 and 81 years old-) purchased this farm home from Lee's parents in 1985 and retired to the 'Ranch' in Lydias Canyon in 1993. Lee grew up in Glendale and on his dad's other ranch, Hogs Heaven located at the top of Zion's Narrows. His and Mary Jo's knowledge of Southern Utah can help you plan the perfect visit to this area they call home. Lee and Mary Jo occasionally occupy the lower apartment as a second home during the summer months and are available for consulting about vacation plans and area trails. The upper apartment is completely isolated from the lower apartment and the lower apartment is never rented out. They have also lived many years in Moab, UT, so if your plans include visiting Canyonlands, Arches, or Capitol Reef National Parks and all points in between, please just ask. They can direct you to all of the best areas that you haven't seen. Even if this is not your first visit to Southern Utah.
Lee or Mary Jo Chamberlan purchased this Apartment in 1985
Why Lee or Mary Jo Chamberlan chose Glendale
This was Lee's parents home in Lydias Canyon. Lee grew up in Glendale working the ranch in Lydias Canyon and Dry Wash just across Highway 89. When they were planning their retirement from the BLM, Lee and Mary Jo asked his parents if they could purchase their home from them. Lee's parents lived a few more years in the home after they sold it to Lee and Mary Jo before moving into Glendale.
What makes this Apartment unique
Lydia's canyon is a little green oasis in the middle of a much more arid Southern Utah. With nearly 100 springs and a small stream running through the canyon, the meadows stay lush and green from spring until the first hard frost. Deer, turkeys, squirrels, porcupines, and even the occasional mountain lion and bear have been seen in the canyon. In the fall, the maples splash red among the yellows and browns of the fall foliage. At night, the stars blaze in color. Being over a mile from Scenic Highway 89, the evenings are quiet and peaceful.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Lamanite Room1 king, 1 queen
- Main Bedroom1 king
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single, This was a large closet of off bedroom #3 w/ exit window
- The main apartment has one bedroom with a king bed and a sofa sleeper in front room. Bedrooms Two (Lamanite room) and three are available for additional price with five or more guests.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
- Two bathrooms. The main area has a shower, toilet, and sink. The second bath, has a full bathtub with shower, toilet, and sink.
Location Type
- Beachfront
- Mountain View
- Rural
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens Provided
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- InternetWiFi / Internet is available
- Iron & Board
- Clothes DryerFull size dryer
- Living Room
- ParkingPlenty of parking available on three levels
- TelephoneSorry, Cell Phone coverage is not available in Lydias Canyon or in Glendale. Connect to our Wi-Fi with your smart phone and you can call or use our land line
- Towels Provided
- Washing MachineFull size washing machine
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsA crockpot is included
- KitchenFull size stove and double sink
- Microwave
- OvenFull size oven as well as outdoor gas BBQ Grill provided
- RefrigeratorFull size refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- DiningSix dining seats indoors with a possible eight more outside on the deck as well-
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- BooksHundreds of books
- DVD Player
- Satellite / CableDish Network
- Television40' Flat screen TV
- Video LibraryDVDs and VHS from our personal library are welcome to be used
Outside
- Balcony
- Deck / PatioHuge deck with outdoor table and chairs
- GolfThere is a 9 hole golf course at the Mt. Carmel Junction which is the turn-off to Zions East Entrance from Highway 89,
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor GrillNew Gas BBQ grill on the deck
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleFrom the main door, there are two steps to get into the main living area and bedroom.
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolNo pool is available, but there are a couple of small ponds nearby in the meadows. You are welcome to swim in these at your own risk.
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- hunting
- cross country skiing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- fishing
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- skiing
- spelunking
- water skiing
Notes
- From your living room, bedroom, or deck look out over the lush green meadows of Lydias Canyon. Wild turkeys and deer are common sights in the meadows and even in our garden.
House Rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
44 Reviews
Latest reviews
This place is truly a diamond in the rough. If this is available you really should book it!
We have the best of the best people staying here. And it pleases us that they enjoy our apartment. We try hard to make it a pleasurable stay.
What a great place to stay!!!
Awesome!!
We are always pleased when our guests enjoys our apartment.We try hard to make it enjoyable and comfortable.
old but serviceable and very clean.
We enjoyed these two couples- a sister and brother and their spouses. They came to see our wonderful country and filled their two days from sun-up to sun down. We knew our play grounds would not disappoint them.
Wonderfully secluded.
Our guests is one of the reasons we have a vacation rental. We enjoy the unique personalities of each. And we particular like having grand parents in the group.
Lovely farm home
Such a nice family. And it is always a special pleasure when grandpa/grandma comes with the family. Thanks for leaving it so clean. Having people like you makes renting our apartment a joy.
Location
Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Grand Staircase, Orderville Gulch, Zions Narrows, the Subway, Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Shakespearean Festival, Horseback Riding, Skiing, Fishing, are just a few of the hundreds of things to see and do within less than 2 hours of our home.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Maximum number of guests that we have beds is 10 (2 persons per King and Queen bed). We have 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Queen sofa sleeper, and 2 singles. Nearest grocery store is Terry's Market in Orderville, UT is open six days a week 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. They have a limited selection of groceries for your needs.