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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Thompson springs, UT
  • Place, Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Arches National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Arches National Park Visitor Center
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Thompson Springs

In Thompson Springs .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Sego Canyon Petroglyphs and 20 miles (32 km) of Double O Arch. Marching Men Trailhead is within 20 miles (32 km) and Arches National Park is within 32 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 18 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Green River State Park - 30 min drive - 32.4 miles
  • Green River State Park Golf Course - 31 min drive - 32.6 miles
  • Arches National Park - 32 min drive - 41.2 miles
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 41 min drive - 40.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Joes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SILVER GRILL CAFÉ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gecko House to the airport?

Gecko House is 19.6 mi (21-min drive) away from the Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gecko House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gecko House.

Does Gecko House offer free breakfast?

Gecko House does not offer free breakfast.

What time is check-in at Gecko House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Does Gecko House have a pool?

Gecko House does not have a pool.

How close is Gecko House to downtown Thompson Springs?

Gecko House is 0.1 mi away from Thompson Springs.

Reviews

Gecko House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 208 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Debbie M., Charlott, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Forgotten loyal 10 yrs guest almost stranded paid for year ago

We have been coming to Ballard RV Park 10 yrs. Never thought they totally overlooked our reservation we made a year ago and paid in full 1 yr ago also. Vrbo was never contacted because we got an email showing everything was OK with the Gecko House and we were looking forward in staying there, our favorite house. When we got there Monday night because we were driving from NC across country, exhausted, to find someone else in our house , we freaked out. I went to the office and it was closed but had a # to call. Called the # and told the lady that someone was in our house . She came early didn't know what was happening. I was furious that this is happening to us which we never had a problem before. Found out someone rented the house after we made the reservation and paid in full and they were permanent resident In February the next year Never mind that it was reserved by us late June. Then didn't contact us to put us in another property to cover our reservation. Totally left us stranded after traveling so far. The manager was out of town and the lady I was dealing with was the cleaning staff. She told us they were all booked which was an awful feeling that we had nowhere to go. She only had a camper which I wasn't going to go for because I rented a house. She was the only one that took responsibility and felt awful. Belinda saved our vacation She moved things around and got us in a nice house somehow. She alone was a god sent! Very sad that the owner and manager didn't care
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lana T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moab offroad trip.

We originally reserved the Gecko house, but were upgraded to a 5th wheel. We had no problems with it at all, actually it was quite nice to be upgraded to two bathrooms! It was clean, no issue with water pressure, and the scenery was quite nice. I also enjoyed the peace and quiet. I’d definitely stay again! Only Quam was the distance to Moab, but I knew it was a ways, plus I don’t like crowds, so it really was perfect! The sights that we could go see right down the road was awesome too!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation with friends

Great place easy in and out close to moab
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks!

Cozy little house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

8/10 Good

wendy s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Utah Travel

Place was just as described , easy to find of the interstate
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Dean M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peacful

Great place to stay !! If you have time explore the canyon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Berrien Springs, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right off the highway

We were looking for an affordable place to stay to access Arches National Park and we found this place to be acceptable. There were issues with the hot water shower but the host offered a partial refund which I thought was fair. It’s small but worked for our family of four.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and cozy

We got in late and only stayed the one night but everything was as advertised and very clean. We slept well and went on our way the next morning. The location was very easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenny I.

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

4/10 Poor

Amber K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fleas or bed bugs - choose cautiously

There was absolutely no personal communications or feeling that a humans were even involved with this process for the reservation. I arrive late and fumbled my way around the darkness of the neighborhood until I figured out which unit was mine. And that was strictly by the photograph. When I got inside the unit, the floors were greasy, and the shower did not work well. Even if you set a moderate temperature, it would oscillate between scolding, hot and freezing cold. Exhausted slept on top of the covers because it was hot in the room. The next morning I woke up , with bite marks all over my legs from what were mites, fleas, or bedbugs, I don’t know which, but there was a lot of them, and I was glad I was only there five short hours before I had to hit the road again. The only evidence that a human being was involved in the process was a form that was left on the kitchen table for me along with a pen, asking me to fill out some questions , I do not recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Patty G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Comfortable

Quiet campground area even though it was full, did hear the train whistle nearby in the night but didn't bother us and was disclosed by owner. Cabin was clean and comfortable for 4 adults, had all the needed dishes, towels, sheets, pillows and blankets. Staff was friendly. Will recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B., Kamas, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liv C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Na

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buffie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Natural beauty

Visited to see all the natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024