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The Little House

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Escalante, UT
  • Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Escalante River Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bryce Canyon, UT (BCE)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Little House

The modern conveniences of The Little House sharply contrast the old-fashioned construction. Original rough sawn ceiling joist are exposed, with the builder's layout marks clearly visible on the ceiling highlight the main living area where you can relax on the sofa. Along with the flat-screen TV, scorching fast 1 gigabit per second fiber internet (1000 Mbps) is available for streaming.
The space
After a day of exploring the mountains or desert around Escalante, wash the trail dust off in a warm shower and let your muscles recover during a peaceful nights rest on the queen size bed. Open the windows at night to experience the 30-40 degree cooldown from the warm temperature of the daytime and the night sounds of a rural community. View the expanse of space from the back patio. When hunger strikes, the well-equipped kitchen boasts a to-scale fridge, range, microwave, sink, and plenty of dishware, so it won't be a struggle whipping up some of your favorite recipes in this small space. In the morning, make yourself a pot of coffee and head outside to watch the sunrise paint the walls of the Escalante River canyon or surrounding mountains.

Key Residence Features:
-Amenities include a well-equipped kitchen, window air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, quality linens & towels, large driveway, mountain views, a fire pit, and more!
-Quiet location - Enjoy easy access to small cafes, local stores, hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, hunting, fishing, and nearby state and national parks!
Other things to note
-Nearest Commercial Airport: Cedar City Regional Airport - 2560 Aviation Way St, Cedar City, UT 84721 (~135.2 miles away)
-Escalante Municipal Airport - 522 Airport Rd, Escalante, UT 84726 (2.5 miles away)

-Bryce Canyon National Park - 51 miles West
-Capitol Reef National Park - 68 miles Northwest
-Zion National Park - 187 miles South
-Grand Canyon National Park - 116 miles Southwest
-Escalante Petrified Forest/Wide Hollow State Park - 2.2 West
-Hole-in-the-Rock - 70 miles East on the gravel road
-Anasazi State Park - 30 miles Northwest
-Calf Creek - 14 miles Northwest by car (strenuous 3-5 mile hike, carry lots of water)

Property manager

Melani Torgersen
Premier Host

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Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

Adults only
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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

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

About the area

Escalante

Escalante is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, while Escalante Heritage Center and Anasazi State Park are cultural highlights.
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Escalante, UT

What's nearby

  • Escalante City Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Escalante River Trailhead - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Boulder Mail Trailhead - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Escalante Outfitters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nemo's Drive Through - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪4th West Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪North Creek Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Little House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little House located?

Situated in Escalante, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Escalante City Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Escalante Library and Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Historic charmer

Quiet, comfortable, and had all the amenities I needed. Easy access to everything. I loved that they provided the history of the home. They have done a great job with the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nissa A.

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

The little house

It is a wonderful studio house! Loved everything about it. Was able to stay warm with the extra space heater ( got down to 22). Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Escalante visit

We spent a few days exploring the slot canyons in the area. The Tiny House was a great base location and worked fine for the two of us. It would have been nice to have a couple more chairs for when friends stopped by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans A.

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

Escalante getaway

We were in escalante for the weekend to hike and the little house was perfect for us ! It had everything we needed and was nice to come back to at the end of the day. The host has preserved a great piece of local history ! Great town , great place , great host! Would definitely recommend for anyone to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco R.

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

Escalante Canyons

Great spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lemuel S.

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

Sweet Cottage

Lovely cottage with history and everything you need for a great stay. We loved the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann C.

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

Little”Big” House

As we traveled the west visiting National Parks the Little House was Big on accommodating on our needs. A beautiful stay at the Grand Staircase! Very clean and comfortable. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Cute, comfy home

Very clean and nice. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

The Perfect Place!

The Little House was truly perfect for two people! The house is very clean, the neighborhood is quiet, and the home has everything you will need. Melani was very kind and easy to communicate with. If we ever return to Escalante, we will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

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

Absolutely adorable!

It's always hard to tell from the pictures, but when we pulled into the driveway after dark, by husband and I started to chuckle and we both said "It's adorable!" It's small (as stated) but has room for a bed, love seat, kitchen area and small bathroom, with plenty of room to move around in. The fridge is large enough to hold full size milk jugs. There is a small stove/oven and a microwave. There is no washer/dryer and no room to put one. The house is very tastefully decorated and has a history included in the binder of other information. Thank you for having this cute house available! We'd definitely reserve it again if we're in the area and need it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith V.

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

Heavenly Little House

Our stay in Melani's little house was fantastic. We enjoyed reading the history of the house. I'm a big fan of perserving the past. The house was thoughtfully stocked and delightfully decorated. Melani and her family suggested a couple of great hikes in the area, and a wonderful place for dinner and breakfast. We hope we can stay in this heavenly little house again. Thank You!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew C.

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

You’ve found the spot, stop looking and just book it, seriously!

The little house has a perfect 5 star rating for a reason. You can tell it was put together with thought and care. Great use of space, comfortable, exceptional clean (this is normally my biggest complain with rentals, but not this one!) and easy to cook meals. Everything in the house is quality, no skipping like so many other rentals. Good value for money. Can easily walk to Main Street. Nice bench out back for watching sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skeeter R.

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

Hiking HQ

This little house was THE perfect place for myself and a hiking buddy! It was pretty central to the area for the parts of Escalante Staircase we wanted to explore, whether going W-SW to Bryce or to the E-NE to Singing Slot and the most northern end of ES National Monument. The host was FANTASTIC to work with, and, in fact, was quite PRO-active a few times. I felt like they really wanted us to have a great experience and that they took upon themselves to make us feel as welcome and comfortable as possible. Goal achieved! Should I come back to this area and explore some more (this is my 3rd time in this quadrant of Utah, so it's likely!), I will look for this property's availability again. Just a GREAT experience here! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Quaint, historic home

The Little House has to be one of my favorite stays in a VRBO. The quaintness, the decor, the history, and the superior cleanliness of it all make it such an enjoyable experience! It is a very clean space and well taken care of. The neighborhood is quiet and feels safe. The bed is comfortable and there is space to spread out and relax. The owner immerses you with the story of the history of the place and it just makes the whole experience more like an "experience" than just a stay in a VRBO. We had a question to ask the owner and she got back with us immediately with great suggestions. If we are ever through Escalante again, this will be the place we hope to stay in!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi T.

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

Birthday Trip!

Beautiful little spot. Close to town and lovely hikes. We even recommended it to a fellow hiker. Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Close W.

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

Small but didn't matter.

Little house was small in stature but huge in comfort and coziness. Only stayed one nite but could have spent more time for sure. Immaculate and well equipped. Had all amenities needed. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody R.

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

Little house, big fun!

A sweet abode in a peaceful, scenic setting. Perfect location for hiking and biking the Grand Staircase, slot canyons, and Bryce Canyon NP. Many thanks to our attentive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely little historic home perfect for two people. A charming interior with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Cute little house!

This was the perfect spot for two adults. The furniture was comfortable and we had everything we needed. There is some interesting history to the house itself that the host provided. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in Escalante.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Awesome base camp for national parks!

The Little House served as a wonderful central place to call home while we explored Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks, as well as Kodachrome State Park. We had a great time and were happy knowing we had a comfortable place to rest in between. Location is awesome, all parks are within two hours of this little cottage. Everything we need was there. When we had our one and only problem, or host was a quick, responsive problem solver. We would absolutely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

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

The Little House

We enjoyed our stay and were very pleased with the house. It was clean and very quiet during our stay in Escalante. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anika D.

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

A perfect base for Escalante hiking

We stayed in this sweet little home for 4 nights as a base for multiple big hikes in the Grand Staircase Escalante NM. The location could not be more perfect in terms of proximity to restaurants and groceries, as well as proximity to amazing wilderness and canyons. The house has everything you need, is beautifully decorated and maintained, and Melani responded quickly and graciously to all of our questions. A wonderful stay, we would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walt H.

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

Early Spring trek to Grand Staircase

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful two nights at the Little House. We had everything we needed and Melani was great to provide a heads up on the access to the local grocery store since we came in late on a Sunday. Enjoyed hiking to the falls near Lower Calf Creek and would book again for sure. If you are lucky enough to get a taste her cookies, they are amazing. :) Walt Hammett
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Loved the Little House

Melanie was great. . . Good communication. Loved the house. It was perfect for two people. We toured and hiked for two days and will definitely be back. When we do we will once again stay at the Little House. Nancy and Frank
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Y., Chandler

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

Host is the best

This was our second stay at the little house, our host Melani, is great. The house is clean and exactly as advertised. Melani even gave us produce from her garden and apple tree. Best place to stay in Escalante!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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