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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Gecko House

In the center of Thompson Springs ghost town! Quiet and peaceful. This is not for the person who loves rush hour in the big city! There is a Shell station in town and that's it! Bring groceries with you when you come. Moab and Arches National park is about a half hour drive to the south. This place is really all about freedom. If you decide to ride an ATV through Town, nobody bothers you. If you decide to ride your bicycle down old hwy 6 you might pass a car, but chances are you won't.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside only.

Pets must be in a kennel when left unattended. Outside they must be on leash and you must clean up after your pet.

Quiet time is 10 pm to 7 am.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 481588vb
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

About the area

Thompson Springs

Thompson Springs is home to Gecko House. Sego Canyon Petroglyphs and Double O Arch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marching Men Trailhead and Tower Arch Trailhead. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
Thompson springs, UT

What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • John Wesley Powell River History Museum - 23 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Green River State Park - 24 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 32 min drive - 64.5 km
  • Arches National Park - 33 min drive - 66.3 km

Getting around

  • Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SILVER GRILL CAFÉ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Papa Joes - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gecko House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Gecko House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gecko House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gecko House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 208 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation with friends

Great place easy in and out close to moab
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Utah Travel

Place was just as described , easy to find of the interstate
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Nice and quaint little place that was also quiet and very clean. Loved seeing the stars at night and easy drive to Moab!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peacful

Great place to stay !! If you have time explore the canyon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

wendy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arches visit

Worked well for a quick visit to Arches National Park and was reasonablly priced
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin!

A very nice one-bedroom cabin. Had all the little amenities, very clean, great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2024
Thank you for the great review. We are always happy to hear that our guests enjoyed their stay with us. Hopefully we shall see you again on future adventures.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great.

Have stayed here once before and would come back for a third time . Very clean and convenient to Moab.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hillery B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were very impressed by the cute little house. It was evident that they care about your experience

We plan to stay here again in the future. We had everything that we needed and truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2023
Thank you, Safe Travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valarie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend stay

Was perfect for a weekend trip to arches and canyonlands. Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2023
Thank you for your review. Safe Travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our very favorite place to stay at the Gecko house.

Love the Gecko house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Safe Travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place, Great Price!

We loved our stay at this little place. We were greeted after a long, hot day with nice cold air conditioning and the whole place made us want to stay a couple more days. If we do another road trip in this direction, we'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you, Safe Travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome little place

Had a great time at the gecko house. It’s perfect to have a nice place to come back to within an hour of canyonlands and arches. Will definitely be back at some point.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great central location to stay

We had a great stay at Gecko House! So cute and the perfect size for me and my daughter for our first trip to Utah. Well supplied, laundry on site. Host VERY responsive. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2024
Thank you. Safe travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet little spot

We stayed for a long weekend. The house was clean and was a perfect little quiet crash pad after hiking/exploring all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Towels!

It was perfect! Clean, easy to find! Fabulous Turkish bath towels were very soft and plush! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thompson Springs Paradise

This place was clean, amazingly peaceful, and so much healer than staying in Moab. The communication was great with the owner and check in was extremely simple. I highly recommend this gem in the middle of a peaceful high desert.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We strive to bring our guests an oasis in the middle of the desert. Safe travels and we hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thompson springs

Enjoyed our stay, great hosts, very nice cabin, great area to walk dog, enjoyed seeing the petroglyphs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2023
Thank you, Safe Travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks!

Cozy little house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liv C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Was very clean and enjoyable stay. Easy to check in had everything we needed for the night. Easy check out process. Would happily stay again. The view was beautiful as well. We enjoyed sitting on the porch swing and just looking out into the desert and the night sky.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2024
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again on your future travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Secluded and peaceful place to stay. Bed and pull out couch were great, plenty of blankets and pillows. We went to Moab and Arches National Park in the morning, which was just a short 30-40 min drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you, Safe Travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Nice quiet area!! Really enjoy the house. Will reserve again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2023
Thank you, Safe Travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We had a great time at the Gecko House. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We loved to watch the sunset from the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2024
Thank you so much. Safe travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

Very comfortable! Bed was great. Had everything we needed and all of the office staff were amazing and super friendly. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2023
Thank you, Safe travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Buffie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Natural beauty

Visited to see all the natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2024
Hope you enjoyed it. Thank you, Safe travels

About the host

Hosted by Walt Williams

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I love adventure and beautiful scenery, open spaces, no crowds and lots of wild life. My idea of relaxing is not waiting in line at Disney world (although it has its place)

Why they chose this property

I bought this property because its not handy to shopping and air pollution and traffic jams and noise and confusion and stress... hundreds of miles of unfenced public property! serenity!!!!

What makes this property unique

You can go hundreds of miles on an ATV and not cross private property
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