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Southern Book Cliffs

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Explore the area

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Thompson, UT
  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Arches National Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Thompson Springs

At this holiday home, you'll be 34 km (21.1 mi) from Arches National Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features a coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Thompson Springs holiday home include John Wesley Powell River History Museum and Green River State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 18 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 41 min drive - 64.9 km
  • Arches National Park - 42 min drive - 66.7 km
  • Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center - 50 min drive - 74.4 km
  • Moab KOA - 59 min drive - 81.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Joes - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Southern Book Cliffs

THIS HOUSE ONLY SLEEPS 2! We are 35 miles North of Moab and 30 miles north of Arches National Park. We are just 1 mile off of I-70 exit 187, which is the closest exit to the Moab exit #182. We are close enough to be convenient ,and yet far enough away to be secluded. The house is clean and new and is perfect for a couple who is not wanting to spend a fortune . There is a fully equipped kitchen ,complete with pots and pans.

Property manager

Walt Williams

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ghost Town Retreat Of Moab
Ghost Town Retreat North of Moab!
Near Ghost Town Retreat North of Moab! Thompson
Near Ghost Town Retreat North of Moab! Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Southern Book Cliffs?

The closest beach to Southern Book Cliffs is Swasey's Beach (38.2 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Book Cliffs?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Book Cliffs on 7 Jul 2025 start from NZ$230.04, 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.

Does Southern Book Cliffs have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Book Cliffs?

No, Southern Book Cliffs does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Book Cliffs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Southern Book Cliffs Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

No AC

The house was wonderful and exactly as listed, it was small and cozy and had a great view in a great neighborhood. Although the AC unit was unable to cool the house throughout our entire visit. The thermostat was set at 72 degrees and the windows left closed, per the request of the property owner and the AC was constantly running and not making a dent in the heat. The first night it made it to 88 degrees in the house by 8 pm and the second night made it to 92. It was to the point of unbearble and impossible to sleep. Attempted to make contact with the property host to confirm if this was the norm (being in the desert I semi understand some heat) but was never answered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany F.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2025

Property was perfect for the two of us. The cabin was very clean and was well stocked. The only caution I would give was the A/C struggled to keep up on the days it was in the upper 80’s and 90’s. We did contact the owners so that are aware and are hopefully looking into correcting this issue. I would 100% stay here again as long as it was not in the heat of the summer. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay while visiting the area!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paige S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time and everything was as it was in the listing. My one complaint is that in the listing is says you are 30 minutes from Arches National Park, which is partially true. I would say it is about 40 minutes and that
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay for our road trip

The house was clean and comfortable. The host helped me with special requests for scented items to be removed. The area was pretty and quiet. You kind of feel like you're out in the country. They have fire pits which I think would be nice for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christena H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy!

Enjoyed our stay very much! Had pretty much everything we needed for Thanksgiving and the sites around the park were gorgeous. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little spot!

Very nice for a tiny home! Hot water was pretty limited and internet wasn't great. Just sitting in the middle of a gravel lot, nothing special, but we loved this as a cozy stop on our road trip through Utah!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and quiet

Convenient location to Moab, canyon hikes and the national parks nearby. This place was perfect for me and my two dogs to go explore during the day and then come back to shower and pass out! Occasional train heard but otherwise quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

everything was as described and they had everything we needed for our stay! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome home base for arches

Great little place for a couple. Short drive to arches
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem!

Great property, easy to get to, very clean! The area was quiet and we loved learning about the town and surrounding area. Short scenic drive to Arches. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrisann M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Moab Getaway

We enjoyed our stay here! The place was clean and just as pictured.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay here. It was quiet, comfortable, clean, well supplied and a close drive to Arches and Canyonlands National parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vic M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space!

The property was clean and private. It allowed us to travel to all the places we wanted to see!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi T., Wyoming

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stop for us, but had all we needed

It was a quick stop for us, just one night, but it had all we needed. It is a cute little place! There was good communication & check-in was easy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D., mission, tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home away from home

This was a very comfortable and well equipped park model. A/C worked great. Loved the cooler nights. Turned off A/C and opened the windows for a lovely cool nights sleep. Appreciated that the pots and pans they had for cooking were quite decent. Nice fridge/freezer with ice maker too. Ample towels, paper products abd dishwasher soap. We had a wonderful 3 day stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

A little out of the way but everything was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Liked: Cleanliness

GhOsT tOwN gEtAwAy!

This was my first VRBO experience and I really enjoyed it! I picked this particular stay because of its location, I didnt know of Thompson Springs, at all, but i liked that it was close to the city but still not in city. We arrived 3 hours before check in, and used that time to drive around the town and check out what Thompson is about. At the far end of town is an old single room school house which directs you to an excellent display of 3 petroglyphs, an old stone dutch oven, and the abandoned remains of Thompson Springs in the canyon. We had an amazing time even in just those 3 hours and then we still had the rest of our vacation to enjoy Moab, but i still chose to go up that canyon atleast once everyday we were there. I absolutely loved this stay and will definitely return. Its only about 30 minutes from Moab, and about 10 from Jacka$$ Joes delicious jerky at Crescent Junction! Also have fun finding the hidden arch!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value and location, except for the freight trains

The house was fully stocked with kitchen utensils, linens, towels, soap, and shampoo. There was ample storage space and a comfortable bed. Check-in was smooth and easy. Moab felt very close with a drive down the highway. On the downside, I found the freight trains at all hours of the night blaring their horns to be annoying.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great alternative to staying in Moab

We were unsure what to expect after booking this place outside of Moab, but were very pleasantly surprised when we got there. The tiny house is very nice and clean, and was a nice change from the Moab crowds. We enjoyed the relaxing feel of being out in the middle of nowhere. The RV park where the tiny house is located was pretty full, but the atmosphere was nice and quiet, and even our dog enjoyed the tranquility. As mentioned in other reviews, be sure and bring your own meals, as there is only a gas station/quick shop in the area. We did grab some of their wings and a prepackaged salad for dinner one night, and we were good. The trains which occasionally pass by can be annoying at first, but we grew used to that too. Others had mentioned having to take quick showers if you want hot water, but with a little planning, that was a non issue also. No one should be taking 10 min showers these days with our water shortage issues, people! We were mostly impressed by the room in this tiny house. High ceilings and lots of windows make it feel bigger than it is, and it has everything in it you need for a great stay. We’d definitely stay again if we’re in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy spot in a nice location

Such a cozy spot! It was super clean when we showed up and is in a nice quiet location outside of Moab. Great spot to avoid the craziness in town
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Views

The place was extremely clean, neat and tidy. Located in a quiet little hidden gem area of Utah. Easy to drive to NPs Canyonlands and the Arches. Loved the scenic views at the Vrbo. It was super cute! I would definitely book a stay here again. Extremely easy check in and check out. Great host! Appreciate this trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for our tour of the area

All the people at site were very nice. Owner was very kind and fixed a mixup for us. The area was clean and just what we needed. Thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Middle of Nowhere

What a fun experience! Our park model was all we could ask for and we enjoyed walking around learning about what used to be. Train whistles were jolting in the middle of the night but they were part of the whole picture.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable stay!

This lil house was so comfy! Very clean and well stocked. It's in a campground near a ghost town. No restaurants or grocery store. But there is a gas station w/made to order pizza and wings and a decent selection of groceries.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024