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Doorstep to Zion NP; very quiet & private with restaurants and shops close by.

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The 'Rusty Guest House'
Our house quarters on the right - with 5kw system on roof
Sunset across Virgin River to Gooseberry Mesa & "The 3 Pyramids", from bedroom.
815 - You have arrived !
Sunset across Virgin River to Gooseberry Mesa - from bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Virgin, UT
  • Pah Tempe Hot Springs
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Gooseberry Mesa
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Zion National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • St. George, UT (SGU)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Doorstep to Zion NP; very quiet & private with restaurants and shops close by.

Rusty Guest House is completely private with own entrance. Situated on 1.5 acres of desert landscape, on a quiet road with little to no passing traffic (neighbors only). Access to Virgin River via desert trail and to Virgin Falls Park 1/2 mile away with swimming holes in season ! Miles and miles of trails just outside front door.
Mountain bike trails very close by (JEM trail among many) Bike rental store near by.
Amazing sunset views of Zion and adjacent cliffs (Gooseberry Mesa) ... and of course the sunrise views are equally spectacular.
Access to multiple championship golf courses within 1 hr.
Lots of art to appreciate - some for sale !

Full kitchen, full bathroom and washer & dryer. I x queen bed upstairs and 1x queen sofa bed and foldaway mattress down stairs. (Sleeps 5) .
BBQ (propane) available and Pizza oven.
* Free Wifi
* Free EV charge 220 Level 2
TV on wifi - bring your own account !
Plenty of reading material, guide information and games if so inclined.

Excellent supermarket with organic produce and general supplies 10 minutes away.
Several great restaurants 10/15 minutes away and "Balcony One" 5 minute walk.
Zion/Springdale (gateway town) 17 ~ 20 minutes,
Pipe Springs National Monument ~ 50 mins
Cedar Breaks National Monument ~ 90 mins
Bryce NP ~ 2 -3 hours,
Grand Canyon ~ 2.30 hours
Kolob Reservoir for fishing / swimming (in season) ~ 45 minutes
If you want to get married - do it here !
Milky Way and star watching - depending on moon and clouds of course !
Sorry no pets
LGBT welcome
NO SMOKING

Property manager

Steve & Deb Masefield
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
NOT childproofed cupboards chemicals etc
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO BIKES in house please. Store in rear area by Guest House (Lock available & cleaning rags available) Quiet hours are from 10.00 pm till 06.00 am
Departure Deadline is 11.00 am please Strip beds and leave sheets & used towels on floor in bathroom.y
WET / MUDDY SHOES BY DOOR! TOWELS ARE FOR HOUSE USE ONLY! River Towels available on request.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Virgin

Located in Virgin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Zion National Park South Entrance and Zion National Park. Pioneer Park and Stout Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Virgin, UT

What's nearby

  • Pah Tempe Hot Springs - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Gooseberry Mesa - 19 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Zion National Park - 21 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Zion National Park South Entrance - 21 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Sand Hollow State Park - 29 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • St. George, UT (SGU) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪River Rock Roasting Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stage Coach Grille - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Doorstep to Zion NP; very quiet & private with restaurants and shops close by. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Doorstep to Zion NP; very quiet & private with restaurants and shops close by. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Doorstep to Zion NP; very quiet & private with restaurants and shops close by. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Doorstep to Zion NP; very quiet & private with restaurants and shops close by. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Red Bull Rampage Bike Park, Gateway Trailer Park and Confluence Park. Pah Tempe Hot Springs and American Legion Sports Complex are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Desert Stay
This place is a gem. Incredibly peaceful stay in a gorgeous location. We loved access to the Virgin River, walking trails, and eating outside everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Desert getaway!
The Guest house was even better than we anticipated! It was easy to find and access and the scenery was breath taking. It had everything you needed and information about everything to do locally! We would definitely stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely time
Loved our stay in Virgin. The hosts were very nice and accommodating. Close to Zion and other great outdoor activities outside the park. Hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ellen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
National parks tour
My husband and I stayed in this home while visiting the National Parks in the area. The home was perfect and we enjoyed the binder of information provided by the owners. We will recommend this home to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay there again.
Best overall internet based rental we have stayed in! Great hosts including Henry the greeting dog.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zion stay
Owners were very friendly and attentive. Beautiful walk down to water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not fault it
Fantastic property, excellent location for Zion with lots of facilities in easy striking distance. Owners very knowledgeable and helpful. Only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Accommodations in a great location
Lovely hosts (including a sweet dog named Henry), comfy accommodations, and a terrific location to see all of Zion. Views from the Rusty House were spectacular, quiet peaceful nights sleep, nice trails and a short walk down to Virgin River to cool off. Hosts were so helpful ahead of time with suggestions for activities, local fare, local guides, etc. Steve was also really great in sharing tips for navigating particular places that we picked, giving us the "do's and don'ts"that helped us maximize our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We had such a wonderful time! The house was filled with light and the views were beautiful. We walked down and cooled off in the Virgin River and loved playing with Henry and Roxy in the mornings. It was like we were back home with our dogs. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place - highly recommend!
The hosts were communicative and very pleasant. We enjoyed the stay and the place was in a great location. Views were amazing and place was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot near Zion
Property owners are awesome. Great location near Zion. But we also wanted to explore other areas so made a great home base and more convenient than Springdale if you are going places in the area other than Zion.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views.
This is a really cool property with great views and close to lots of open space. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Great place to stay when spending time at Zion National Park. Far enough away from the tourist hustle and bustle but still convenient to get to the park in under 20 minutes. Hosts were very nice and helpful with great tips about Zion and the best places to eat in the area. Even let us borrow some water friendly shirts and zip lock bags to help with our hike of the Narrows! Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAT O., KNOXVILLE, TN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, great views, terrific owners
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Owners are very nice and accommodating and views from the property are spectacular! Property is very convenient to restaurants and national parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great spot to stay!
The owners were delightful along with there dog, the official greeter! Location is beautiful, home very comfortable and we’d definitely stay again. A real gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean property next to Virgin river
A great place to stay near Zions. Beautiful and clean property among nature. Hosts are very kind and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and our kids loved exploring the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Beautiful home, great views, cozy space. Steve greeted us and gave a bit of advice on the area. Convenient drive to Zion and nice to have a little reprieve from the crowds in Springdale. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home base
Perfectly located for active travelers seeking more than just Zion canyon. Steve helped us expand our adventures in the area much to our delight. Henry led us around his desert domain. Along the Virgin River.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great remote house to stay in for Zion
We loved our stay and the owners were very nice and helpful. The house location feels very remote but just a short drive to Zion. We enjoyed walking down to the nearby virgin river. The owner’s dog even went with us. The property was very clean. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Rusty Guest House
We had a wonderful stay at the Rusty Guest House. It was a great location, beautiful views, away from the crowds but close to Zion National Park and other amenities (groceries, restaurants, etc). I loved all the artwork to explore. The house is well furnished and comfortable. Our hosts were lovely and very helpful and generous with local knowledge. We especially enjoyed meeting Henry the pup who accompanied us on a walk along the Virgin River. We would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone planning a visit to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Loved everything about it. Views were exceptional, close to hikes and restaurants. They are congenial hosts and will even let you walk their dog if you like that kind of thing(I do). Exceptional property and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
April 2023 stay
Amazing hikes right out the backyard. Very cool property. Looking to stay again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zion for a couple
The hosts were superb. So quiet and relaxing. The indoor art was astounding, the bed very comfortable, and the views from the windows were spectacular. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zion
Loved the proximity to Zion. Easy drive to jump onto the shuttle buses. The location with the River behind the house was super nice, walked down many times to sit and take in the scenery. My 9 year old son loved having Henry, the dog to explore with. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family trip!
Love this place! Fantastic 360’ views, trails and river. Easy access to Zion, Bryson, and more …. Steve and Deb are the best owners we’ve ever had, helpful, and full of tips. We have used VRBO for 15 years. Mom, Dad and teenagers agree, this was the best house, location, trip we could have picked!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve & Deb Masefield

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We are British by birth and are now dual American and British citizens. We have lived in the shadow of Zion since 2002.
We built and designed (with help of course) this house ourselves.
We both owned a B&B in Springdale (Zion gateway town) and understand (most) travelers needs !
Deb is an accomplished artist using mixed media.
Steve is a retired computer nerd & ex teacher who is now focusing on rebuilding antique cars !

Why they chose this property

This house is set in one of the most amazing view points in the area. We have views of Zion for sunrise and sunset. It's not a party house and is in a quiet neighborhood.
Our location is central to many nearby National Parks and can be used as a base for the "Grand Tour Experience" or just hanging out away from the bustle of everyday life.
There are 3 lakes within 15 miles, offering water activities (fishing and swimming) should that appeal, as well as multiple golf courses.
Hiking on our doorstep was big appeal as was the privacy and solitude offered by being away from the bustle and noise of Springdale where we once lived.

What makes this property unique

Seclusion, views, serenity, stunning night skies - yes the milky way exists here (when the moon is not too bright and clouds permit of course !) Enjoy true relaxation and quiet or go mad and bike, hike, canyoneer, golf or swim till you drop.

If you want to elope - do it here !

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English

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