Bryce Gateway Retreat — 2BR Cabin with Hot Tub & Mountain Views, Between Bryce & Zion

Perched on a rim in Alton with panoramic valley-and-mountain views, Minkler Retreat is a modern mountain home built for taking it all in. Walls of windows, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and a covered patio with a private hot tub put the southern-Utah high country front and center — the rare basecamp within easy reach of both Bryce Canyon and Zion. THE SPACE Two bedrooms and two full baths, plus a pull-out sofa in the great room, sleep 6. The primary suite has a king bed, private deck access, and a spa-style en-suite with a double vanity and walk-in rainfall shower; the second bedroom has a queen and its own full bath. Open-concept living centers on a gourmet kitchen — granite island, gas range, stainless appliances — flowing into the dining area and a great room with a linear gas fireplace and smart TV. Fast WiFi (50+ Mbps) makes remote work easy; a washer and dryer make longer stays simple. THE VIEWS & OUTDOORS The covered patio is the showpiece: soak in the hot tub, fire up the grill, and watch the light move across the valley. Sunrises, star-filled skies, and miles of open country in every direction. THE LOCATION Alton sits high on the Paunsaugunt Plateau in Kane County — cool summers and dark skies. Bryce Canyon is about 35 miles and Zion about 40; Duck Creek Village (ATV rentals) is 15 miles, Panguitch Lake (fishing, kayaking) about 33, and Mammoth Cave 11. Grand Staircase–Escalante, hiking, and mountain biking are right in your backyard. GOOD TO KNOW Self check-in. Fast, local management. Free private parking on site. Non-smoking, pet-free home. GETTING HERE Southern Utah`s high country has real seasons. In winter, check road conditions before you travel and reach out anytime — we`ll help you plan the drive.