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Gecko House

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Thompson springs, UT
  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Arches National Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Walt Williams

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Thompson springs, UT

What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 24 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 36 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Arches National Park - 44 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Moab KOA - 54 min drive - 68.6 km
  • Corona Arch - 116 min drive - 75.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Joes - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gecko House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

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 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks!
Cozy little house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gecko house
Loved this area! We loved the sunsets on the front porch swing! Property owner/manager was easy going and made it easy to come and go without any hassle at all! P
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick stop on our travels
My SIL and I just stayed overnight. Place was clean and bed comfortable for our needs (Did open up the hide-a-bed and I would suggest a new mattress. We decided we could share a bed for the night instead.)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home away from home
We can here specially to wander around the Sego Canyon Petroglyphs area, which we did. But we were charmed by the Gecko Cabin, which fit our needs perfectly. We cooked supper and breakfast both, spread out and took several walks. The check-in process went smoothly, as well as check-out. I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jenny I.

Disliked: Location
Nice cabin
Is a peaceful place ! The cabin was good , clean enough supplies and very comfortable. The Town has no access to restaurants near by is good considering to bring your own food ! But is a good alternative to stay outside Moab
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M., Charlott, NC

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia T., Chino Hills, CA

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

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

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

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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