1924 Western Farmhouse near Zion, spa/pool, +pets
La Verkin, UT, United States
Experience western living from before Zion became a national park. This 1924 farmhouse is a relaxed basecamp with charm and grit. Cozy up by the antique cast-iron stove. Unwind in our swim spa (hot tub or plunge pool). Pick figs and pecans from mature trees and stargaze by the fire pit. Hike, bike, swim, or soak in nearby hot springs. Perfectly central: 25 minutes to Zion and St. George, with easy day trips to Bryce and the Grand Canyon. Adventurous couples, friends, families, and pets welcome.
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Experience Zion from one of the last surviving farmsteads in the Virgin River valley. Built in 1924 in the same tradition as the original pioneer settlements, it dates to a time when the region was still agricultural and remote. It came of age alongside the WPA, John Steinbeck, and Edward Abbey. It was here before Zion became a destination and long before Saint George was developed. Our home offers old western living with modern comforts woven in. Thoughtfully maintained without being overly polished, it’s geared towards active guests who appreciate vintage homes — tight spaces, steep stairs, uneven floors, and rough edges. It rewards those who want something real to feel and discover. Inside, you’ll find a roaring cast-iron gas stove, original pine floors, a canopy bed in the master bedroom, and cozy attic rooms upstairs. It is at its best with the windows open, evening breezes moving through the rooms. For warmer or colder nights, each bedroom is equipped with its own mini-split heating and air conditioning. Outside, enjoy wide open night skies and a fire pit beside our agave garden. Make s’mores, fire up the grill, and share dinner under mature pecan and fig trees — help yourself to whatever’s in season. After a long day of hiking, biking, or climbing, sink into the swim spa, which works as both a huge hot tub and a rejuvenating plunge pool. Our home is the perfect base for adventure groups, families, and anyone who finds romance in places with history and heart. 🏡 THE SPACE SLEEPING FOR 8 GUESTS: • Master bedroom: Queen canopy bed + secretary desk for work • Downstairs second bedroom: Queen bed • Upstairs: Two cozy attic rooms with double beds (perfect for kids and adventurers) • Living room sectional sleeps 2 smaller guests if needed • All bedrooms have independently controlled mini-split heat+AC LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT: • Open living + dining space with huge windows and views of the La Verkin cliffs • Roaring gas stove fireplace • 75" streaming TV (Amazon, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix) • 200 Mbps wifi (great for remote work) • Basement game room: 3-in-1 table with foosball, air hockey, and pool • Fully equipped kitchen: gas stove, oven, microwave, coffee/tea stocked • Dining for 6 inside, plus outdoor table under the pecan tree BATHROOMS: • Main floor: Clawfoot tub/shower combo • Basement: Modern freestanding jetted tub with hand shower (shares space with laundry) *Note: If you have mobility issues, the basement bathroom might be challenging to access.* OUTDOOR OASIS & GAMES: • Jacuzzi J13 swim spa with seasonal sun shade -- use as hot tub or cool plunge pool • Fire pit seating for 6 under the stars • Weber gas grill + outdoor dining for 6 under the pecan tree • Lawn games: Croquet, cornhole, frisbee • Telescope for stargazing (amazing dark skies!) • Mature pecan and fig trees (pick seasonal fruit!) • Fully fenced yard—dogs and kids love it here 🐾 PET-PARADISE WITH LOCAL TRAILS This is a genuinely dog-friendly home. Fully fenced yard, plenty of space to run. $75/pet fee. Small dogs welcome; please inquire for larger/hairier dogs or other pets. Although dogs are restricted from most trails in Zion, La Verkin offers many scenic local trails (Confluence Park, the Jem trail) that are perfect for getting out with your furry friends. 🏞️ ADVENTURE CENTRAL La Verkin is strategically central to southern Utah’s most iconic parks, hikes, swimming holes, climbing crags and mountain biking trails. It puts you close enough to Zion to be first on the trail — but far enough to avoid the crowds and traffic, and to easily explore the greater region. Access Bryce, the Grand Canyon, Kolob Canyons, Snow Canyon, Cedar City, and St. George with ease. NEARBY PARKS & ACTIVITIES: • Zion National Park (West Entrance): 25 min • Zion Kolob Canyons: 25 min • Bryce Canyon: 100 min • Grand Canyon North Rim: 110 min • Snow Canyon State Park: 30 min • Sand Hollow reservoir (beach/swimming): 15 min • Quail Creek State Park: 20 min • Coral Pink Sand Dunes (sandboarding + ATV): 45 mins • Kanarra Creek Falls: 35 min • Red Bull Rampage site (Virgin): Next door! WORLD-CLASS MOUNTAIN BIKING: La Verkin and Virgin are at the heart of southern Utah's MTB scene. Minutes from Gooseberry Mesa, Jem Trail, Guacamole Mesa, and Bearclaw Poppy trails—some of the best riding in the Southwest. HIKING: • Bucket-list hikes in Zion: Angels Landing, the Narrows, Observation point. • Beloved "IG hikes": Kanarra Creek falls, Scout Cave, Belly of the Dragon, Red Reef, Candy Cliffs, Snow Canyon petrified dunes LOCAL HIKES / SWIMMING HOLES / DOG WALKS: • Confluence Park (La Verkin, 5 minutes) -- beaches and a rope swing on the Virgin River • Sheep Bridge Park (Virgin, 10 minutes) -- beaches, tubing and hiking on the river • Hurricane Rim (Hurricane, 10 minutes) -- dramatic overlooks and a tougher hike • Eagle Crags (Rockville, 20 minutes) -- on the way to Zion but not in the park. CLIMBING & CANYONEERING: • "Swimming Hole Rock" at Confluence Park (5 mins) • Lambs Knoll on Kolob Terrace (15 minutes) • St George area climbing (30-40 minutes): Chuckawalla, Turtle Rock, Black Rocks, Snow Canyon, Green Valley Gap, Prophesy Wall • Canyoneering: The Subway, The Narrows Top Down, Parunawheap Canyon, Red Reef Ask us for beta—we know the area inside and out and love sharing local secrets. RESTAURANTS AND SUPERMARKETS: La Verkin and neighboring Hurricane offer more variety — and better prices — than Springdale. Some of our favorites: • River Rock Roasting Company -- more than just coffee -- excellent pizza, salads, breakfast burritos and burgers, and amazing views. • Red Fort Indian -- one of the best Indian restaurants in Utah, hiding nearby in the old Ramada hotel. • Davis Farmers Market -- local supermarket with everything you need in a pinch. • Oscar's -- our primary recommendation in Springdale, healthy Mexican with huge portions. Perfect on the way back after a long hike in Zion! PIONEER ROOTS: On the drive back from Zion, take a short detour to Grafton Ghost Town — a preserved pioneer settlement just 20 minutes away. Wander through old wooden farmhouses, barns, and open desert fields. Kids love exploring it, and it takes less than an hour to visit. Our 1924 farmhouse was built in that same pioneer tradition. Grafton may be frozen in time — but this home is still standing, still lived in, and part of the valley.
Other Details to Note
⚠️ WHAT TO EXPECT This is the home you book after beige condos, faux-marble tract builds, and glampsite #73 — when you realize you want something with roots. It is a 100+ year old farmhouse. We maintain it lovingly with exacting cleaning standards, but it will never be a brand-new luxury home. If that’s what you expect, this isn’t the right fit. WHAT THAT MEANS: • Uneven floors, narrow spaces and steep stairs • Things might creak and doors may stick — part of the charm • One bathroom is in the basement (not ideal for elderly/mobility-impaired guests), but it has an amazing jetted bathtub • Mini-split heat/AC is in each bedroom, not central thermostat. You control it — instructions provided. • You may need to re-light the gas fireplace yourself (easy, instructions and video provided) • You might see occasional bugs (earwigs, ants, or a dead/dying cockroach). We have bimonthly pest service, but this is the desert and bugs live in the soil. • Our swim spa is a large hot tub/plunge pool — NOT an in-ground swimming pool. Photos and amenities section show this clearly. Please read carefully before booking. WHO THIS IS FOR: ✅ Travelers hunting for the real West — not just the mass-tourist West ✅ Families who’d rather explore ghost towns and riverbanks than hotel lobbies ✅ Hikers and bikers who want a basecamp with a story and soul ✅ Dog owners wanting a fenced yard and local trails ✅ Guests who value character over perfection WHO THIS ISN'T FOR: ❌ Guests expecting modern luxury showroom perfection and sterile predictability ❌ Anyone who believes “newer is always better” ❌ People uncomfortable with old buildings, uneven floors and steep stairs ❌ Guests who want everything automated, seamless, and brand new ❌ Mobility-impaired guests ❌ Anyone expecting a separate in-ground pool There are many places to stay near Zion. Choose ours for its history, its location, and the kind of character you can’t build new. 📋 HOUSE RULES (PLEASE READ) CHECK-IN/OUT: • Check-in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Checkout: 11:00 AM • Late checkout: $25/hr if approved in advance; $50 per 15 min if NOT approved PETS: • $75 per pet. • Dogs welcome! Must be house-trained and well-behaved. • Cats welcome if litterbox trained and staying short-term — please ask first. • Please clean up after your pets (inside and out) RESPECT THE SPACE: • No smoking/vaping indoors or outdoors (serious fire hazard) • No unauthorized parties or events • Quiet hours 10 PM - 8 AM (residential neighborhood) • Leave it as you found it—we're not a hotel with daily housekeeping SAFETY & LIABILITY: By booking, you acknowledge this is a vintage property with steep stairs, a swim spa, gas appliances, and fire pit. You agree to use all amenities responsibly and assume risk for normal use of facilities. This is standard for vacation rentals but legally important. If you're not comfortable with this, please book elsewhere. GUARANTEES AND REFUNDS: While we strive to keep our home and its amenities fully functioning, there may be occasional defects, missing appliances or ongoing repairs. We do our best to notify guests before their stay, and advise guests that by default we will not issue refunds for temporarily unavailable amenities. ADDITIONAL CHARGES: - $15 per night per overnight guest above the first 4 persons (plus taxes/fees, automatically charged by the platform based on group size) - $25 per hour early before check-in or late after check-out, when possible and approved by hosts - $50 for every 15 minutes late after checkout time, if permission is *not* given beforehand by host. - $30/night + $30 cleaning fee for using our optional camper (better yet, book our sister listing with that as an amenity) -$200/hr for additional cleaning required, in case of messes that require cleaning beyond our regular cleaning window and impede incoming guests. - Damaged or irreparable items and linens will be assessed to guests at either original purchase or replacement cost. ❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: How far is it from Zion National Park? A: 30 minutes to the west entrance, 25 minutes to Kolob Canyons. Perfect basecamp location. Q: Is it really dog-friendly? A: Yes! We have a fully fenced yard and genuinely love dogs. $75/pet fee. Just let us know at booking. Q: What's the swim spa like? A: It's a Jacuzzi J13—think oversized hot tub or small plunge pool. Seats 8+, heated year-round. You can use it hot or cold. It's NOT an in-ground swimming pool. Q: Is there wifi and cell service? A: Yes, 200 Mbps high-speed internet. Cell service is good (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T all work). Q: Will I see bugs? A: Possibly. It's the desert—we have regular bimonthly pest service, but you might see the occasional bugs. Not an infestation, just reality in southern Utah. Q: Is it suitable for elderly guests or people with mobility issues? A: Honestly, probably not. The home has steep stairs and one bathroom in the basement. Best for mobile guests comfortable with vintage homes. Q: Can I use the fireplace? A: Yes! It's a gas fireplace, easy to light with a provided lighter stick. Instructions are provided in a video upon request. Q: What's there to do on a rainy day? A: Game room (foosball, air hockey, pool), 75" TV with streaming, swim spa, board games, or just cozy up by the fireplace! Q: Where's the pool? A: As noted and shown in photos, the swim spa functions as both a large hot tub and a small plunge pool. We do not have an in-ground pool — please do not book expecting one.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Mosquito net
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Mosquito net
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Entertainment
- Ethernet connection
- Game console
- Pool table
- Sound system
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- Children's tableware
- Crib
- Fireplace guards
- Pack 'n Play/travel crib
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
- Portable fans
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Rice maker
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Free street parking
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
La Verkin is an old pioneer farming town at the base of the Hurricane bluffs below Zion National Park. The home is in the historic quarter of the city, a quiet neighborhood with views of the nearby mesas and Signal Peak. La Verkin and Hurricane have become the central adventure base for the whole greater Zion area. Red Bull Rampage happens annually next door in Virgin and there are active mountain biking, climbing and canyoneering communities. River Rock Roasting company is down the road, and provides excellent food and coffee all day, and spectacular sunset views. Other excellent eateries include Mekong Thai Cafe and Lonnie Boy's BBQ in Hurricane. There are now wineries in the area (Zion Vineyards in Leeds, and Bold and Delaney in Dammeron Valley). It may have been the only town in the US to de-recognize the United Nations in 2001, but a lot has changed since then! All backgrounds and nationalities are welcome, make yourselves at home. The farmhouse is minutes from mountain biking in the Hurricane cliffs or beach relaxation at Sand Hollow. 25 minutes to Zion National Park or Snow Canyon. Take day trips to Bryce National Park, Grand Canyon north rim, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Vermilion Cliffs, Valley of Fire. You will not find a more central location to explore all the parks in the great St George / Zion area. Convenient to supermarkets (Davis, Lin's and Walmart). St George is just 20 minutes away for an even larger variety of restaurants and shopping.
Guest Access
The whole farmhouse is yours.
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La Verkin, UT, United States
By car or bike. Davis market is a 10 minute walk or quick bike ride.
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