After decades of government overspending and misappropriations, this recently defunded and declassified facility has been made available for your next adventure. Hangar 18 is a little-known nondescript building nestled in the quiet streets of downtown historic Hurricane UT and home to a few of our national secret spoofs! Come create memories with the family and have fun with the conspiracy spoofs throughout the project.
Escape Properties are here as a tool during your stay, but we try to stay out of your way as you enjoy your vacation. If you need us we are here!
Located in historic downtown Hurricane UT (about 20 min. from Zion National Park main entrance). Minutes to Quail Lake or Sand Hollow Lake. Close to restaurants, grocery stores and antique shops.
You will have access to the entire home and common areas.
Pool and Pool Area: This amenity consists of a play pool with a volleyball net, a shaded shamu shelf wading area as well as a large hot tub. The pool is common space area and is enclosed in a private fenced area with locking gates. DO NOT PROP gate doors open at any time.
NOTE: The hot tub is accessible year-round and is easy to heat. The pool is heated for Presidents Day weekend through spring break as well as the month of October as well as the Thanksgiving weekend. Pool may or maynot be heated for Christmas and New year holidays subject to ground and air temps. IF you rent the entire micro resort, the pool can be heated for an additional fee. We do not heat the pool in the summer months.
Parking: There is plenty of room for 3 cars wide and 2 cars deep if needed in front of Hangar 18 as well as one space for a boat/ATV trailer. The city does not allow guests to park on the street.
This converted steel building has been transformed into an amazing family fun themed spoof on the 1950's alien conspiracy (think Men in Black and bring your tin foil hats). Kids of all ages will enjoy a photo op with Ned and Blart, our two detained friends from the Galaxy next door, and take a tour of their classic Illudium PU 38 powered moon hopper spacecraft. Feel free to engage in a nerf gun war through the secret ventilation shafts and build up a static charge sliding down the big indoor slide or playing for high-score on the classic Atari video game of "Space Invaders".
Inside the real UFO replica enjoy your hand at xBox's flight simulator or one of many other games (game pass) on the bridge - buckle in, we do expect turbulence!
Hangar 18 is part of the micro-resort known as Area 51. Area 51 comprises of 4 individual nightly rental units and share an amazing fun pool area with massive hot tub and pool with a shamu shelf splash area as well as volleyball and swim area. You can rent one unit for a quick escape or all four for that amazing family reunion. Located in the historic downtown area of Hurricane 30 Min from Zion National Park, 10 min. to Sand Hollow/Quail State Parks and Sand Dunes as well as 20 min. to St George.
Check out our listing "Area 51" for a combined, unforgettable experience!
Hangar 18 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath facility that sleeps 14 in beds. It boasts a full-service kitchen with ample dining space inside and out for your gatherings. The patio is ensconced under a rough sawn timber pergola with Eddison patio lighting and outdoor grill and conversation space to enjoy evening overlooking the pool.
Bedroom Suite 1 - King Bed, private bath, sleeps 1-2 persons. Bedroom Suite 2 - King Bed, private bath, sleeps 1-2 persons. (Port-a-crib) Bedroom Suite 3 - King Bed, private bath, sleeps 1-2 persons. Bedroom Suite 4 - UFO, 4 twin xl beds, private bath, sleeps 1-4 persons Bedroom Suite 5 - Bio Science Lab, with 4 twin xl beds, private bath, sleeps 1-4 persons
There is room for two more guest to sleep on the sectional sofa, but bedding is not provided. We do have a port-a-crib in the unit.
PETS: This home is pet friendly so the whole family can tag along for the vacation! Bringing a pet, you will be subject to a one time $45 fee per pet. Please notify us of the number, breed and weight of any pets you will be bringing. (all animals must be under 50 pounds) We ask that you do not allow your pets onto the furniture. We do provide lint rollers at the home for your use to assist us in removal of pet hair from furniture and bedding. While it is impossible to remove all signs of pet hair, our cleaners do thoroughly clean the entire home including bedding and furniture.
(Pet fee is not automatically applied and will be due after booking)
Public transportation not available in the area.
2-4 days before arrival you will get a link to our check in instructions. Please check that your number is updated in Airbnb. If your number changes after booking, please send a message and let us know. All occupancies subject to owner approval.
Prior to your stay, we require you to complete a pre-arrival form and sign & agree to our rental conditions.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Hurricane
Hurricane is home to this holiday home. Sand Hollow State Park and Red Cliffs National Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pioneer Park and Stout Park.
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Zion Canyon Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
St. George, UT (SGU) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Maverik - 8 min drive
Maverik - 5 min drive
Maverik Adventures First Stop - 8 min walk
River Rock Roasting Company - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly?
As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly on 27 Oct, 2026 start from S$965, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly located?
This family-friendly Hurricane holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pioneer Park, Hurricane Valley Pioneer Heritage Park and Hall Park. Stout Park and Community Center Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved this house! We stayed with a big group of two families, there was plenty of space and the kids had so much fun. The property manager was helpful, and when he couldn’t fix our issue, he stopped by the house to fix it. We will stay again if we are ever in the area!
Ashleigh P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2025
Ashley, thank you so much for the kind review! We’re really glad your group had plenty of space and that the kids made the most of all the fun things to do around Hangar 18. We’d love to welcome your crew back anytime you’re in the area!
The crawl space above the rooms was a big hit for the kids and they loved their bunk room layouts. It was fun that they had nerf guns and many bullets to encourage a nerf gun fight which we did. The X Box room had a cool ambience. TV worked well. Kitchen seemed well stockedWe were disappointed the hot tub was not heating as our kids love the pool. Arcade was not working even though it is shown on pictures. Lighting is dim and feels like more lights are needed even with the floor lamp. Ice machine was not working. Washer in closet smells moldy. Bathroom towels were pretty small.
Grant F.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2026
Thank you for the detailed feedback, Grant. We’re really glad the kids enjoyed the crawl space, bunk rooms, and Nerf battles—that’s always a highlight for families. I’m sorry about the issues with the hot tub, arcade, ice machine, and washer, as well as the lighting and towel concerns. Those are all things we can to improve the experience. We appreciate you pointing them out and are glad you were still able to enjoy many aspects of your stay. We’d love the chance to host you again with everything fully dialed in.
Got to be a kid again in this perfectly weird and fun experience. Kids from 12-16 absolutely loved the UFO game room, hot tub, pool and Nerf gun battles. It was so great we had a hard time getting them to go to Zion or go mountain biking! Close to everything in Hurricane. 10 stars all around. Would stay again no question.
Jared P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2025
Jared, this absolutely made our day—thank you! We love hearing that Hangar 18 brought out the kid in everyone (Nerf battles are always mission-critical 😉). It’s the best kind of problem when the UFO game room and hot tub make it hard to leave for Zion! We’d be thrilled to host your crew again anytime—10 stars right back at you!
It’s great but they obviously have a big problem with ants we were there in 2023 and it was the same but this time was worse, one of the toilets were covered and there was a dirty sock.
Joanne W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Hi Joanne,
Thank you for choosing to stay with us again—we really appreciate your return visit. I’m truly sorry to hear about the ant issue and cleanliness concerns. That’s absolutely not the experience we want our guests to have, and I understand how frustrating that must have been.
We’ve since scheduled a more aggressive pest control service and reminded our cleaning team about the importance of thorough checks between stays. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to make things right should you choose to stay with us again in the future.
Thank you again for your honesty, and safe travels!
Wow!!! My kids' mind was blown. We loved watching them enjoy both inside and outside. The pool has a great design. And the theme was incredible, even the shower curtains were on point. Great commitment to this property. Impressive!!!
Erika Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Hi Erika,
Wow—thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear your kids had such a blast and that you enjoyed all the little themed touches (yes, even the shower curtains 😄). We’ve put a lot of love into creating a fun and memorable experience, so your kind words really mean a lot.
You and your family are welcome back anytime—can’t wait to host you again for another out-of-this-world stay! 🚀👽
We stayed at this property as a home base to the Zion National Park. Our kids were overjoyed by the space theme of this property and had a wonderful time!
We loved this place. I think the only complaint was the internet connection. The pool and hot tub were perfect for all ages and the house was so fun and comfortable. Would definitely come back.
Brandie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We would be happy to have you back!
Verified
8/10 Good
John K.
2 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Kids loved it
This place was great. Plenty big. Delivered what it advertised, and my kids had a great time.
I wanted a place we could just go and stay and be entertained. This was that place. We left 2x to go out to eat and that was it. So much fun for the kids and adults. Would definitely stay here again.
Cindy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2023
We're so glad that your family enjoyed the place! We would be happy to host your family again!
Plenty of room and everything we needed. Kids loved the nerf guns and slide. Conveniently located in nice little town of Hurricane. Neat UFO theme throughout the house. This hangar worked out perfectly for our family.
Bethany P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
We hope you enjoyed the pool while you were there! We're glad you had a great stay!
This property was as cool as the photos. What a unique experience. It was close to a grocery store and restaurants and less than a half hour a way from Zion. The kids loved climbing around the tubes and slides. The hot tub was very nice after hiking. We had one small issue with the pool gate lock not working but the host answered right away and helped with a solution. Would highly recommend.
Adam S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2025
We are glad you and your kids liked our property and the location! Thank you! Happy kids = happy hosts! ;) You were wonderful guests; we'd be happy to have you back any time!
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10/10 Excellent
Judy B.
28 Aug, 2023
Awesome house!!
This is the absolute coolest house to ever exist.
the kids LOVED it and never want to go anywhere else on fanily vacation. Escape Properties really went the extra mile to make sure we had a great stay. Very responsive and kind.
Very clever sci-fi themed rental. Perfect space for three families. Thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, outdoor space, and even the teens found themselves climbing thru the upper loft and sliding down the slide. Owner was very friendly and responsive. We are telling all our friends about Hangar 18!
Melody M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your group had such a fantastic time at Hangar 18. It's wonderful to know that the sci-fi theme and unique features were a hit, and that everyone, including the teens, had fun exploring the space. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor area as well.
Your kind words about my responsiveness mean a lot to me—I strive to ensure all my guests have a great experience.
I truly appreciate you spreading the word about Hangar 18 to your friends. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back anytime!
Best regards,
April
My family and friends loved hanger 18. We would love to spend another vacation there. It was pet friendly, had good amenities, great location, and private. The only thing that I would like to see is the hot tub a little hotter. Then this hidden gem would be the best place ever to call home for a couple days.
Tera C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2024
We enjoyed hosting you Earthlings! Hope to see you in the ship again soon!
What a wonderful home! Besides the obvious cool factor (that my kids lost their minds over!), the house was extremely organized, clean, and well equipped. Probably the best house we've ever rented.
We stayed 2 nights, but everyone would have loved to stay longer. The pool and hot tub were lovely, along with the grill and patio. I can't think of anything I'd add to make it better.
Rebecca L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2023
Thank you so much for the review! We're glad that you enjoyed your stay!
From the first seconds we came through the door the kids (4 kids, ages 5-12) went nuts! They had so much fun (and they were able to occupy themselves —albeit not super quietly!) the whole time we were there. The pool and hot tub were great too! And nicer than the pics made it seem. For the adults, the seating / eating options were comfortable and flexible which made for great socializing. A great place to hang out.
We went to Zion National Park every day we stayed there and it’s a pretty short drive, conveniently located.
Rebecca D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2024
Welcome! I'm so glad to hear that you and your family had such a great time. It's always our goal to create a fun and engaging environment for kids of all ages.
I'm thrilled that the kids enjoyed themselves and found plenty of ways to keep busy! We believe in providing a family-friendly atmosphere, and it’s fantastic that the pool and hot tub exceeded your expectations. We’ve designed the adult seating and eating areas to be comfortable for socializing while still keeping an eye on the kids.
Being close to Zion National Park is certainly a perk! If you have any recommendations on what you enjoyed doing there, I'd love to hear them, and if you ever decide to come back, feel free to reach out for any special requests or enhancements to make your stay even better. Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to see you again soon!
Grandkids and kids loved it. Everyone had a great time. Young ones didn’t want to leave to go to the national park. Even adults got into the action with nerf gun wars, alien invasions etc. Plenty of space for large group. Would definitely recommend for family and friends trip with kids of all ages.
We will surely be back.
Fred G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec, 2023
We're so glad that the whole family enjoyed the house! We would be happy to have you back!
It was fun for kids and comfortable beds for adults. The rooms are great, it could use some more kid friendly cups and bowls, a good carpet cleaning, and the hot tub drains every time it fills. They did come fill it for us when we arrived and it was empty, but it quickly drained again as soon as it got full. We enjoyed our stay and there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy family time. We would stay here again. We loved having a bathroom with each bedroom!
We’ve stayed in VRBO‘s all over the country. This one was easily the most unique and well thought out by far. so many thoughtful details. And I always know it’s a good one if they’ve labeled. Their lights and inside their cabinets. silly but true. The spaceship is amazing and super sturdy and solid. Bunks were perfection and they were lots of Nerf gun wars. Such a fun idea. Bottom of line, we loved our alien stay.
Melanie G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2025
Wow! Thank you so much for your nice review! We really love our "alien hangar" and are so glad you do too. We wish you safe travels and hope you will return soon.