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The Brown Family Retreat - Your home while exploring southern Utah!
The stunning Vermillion Cliffs are our backyard!
An open concept plan with 2 living areas, dining and kitchen.
The second living area allows kids to watch movies or play games while the adults have their own space
Entertainment living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kanab, UT
  • Old Paria
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kanab City Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Best Friends Animal Society
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Kanab, UT (KNB)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Brown Family Retreat

Summary:
Just minutes away from Best Friends Animal Society, Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon National Parks and Lake Powell Recreational Area. The Retreat features two large family areas in a roomy open concept with vaulted ceilings and seating for everyone. Three queen sized bedrooms, 1 full-size futon provides sleeping for 8 and two full bathrooms, one with a large soaking tub. There are beautiful views of the Vermillion Cliffs to the north and the covered porch overlooks the Kaibab Forest to the south.

The Space:
This property is a pet friendly property and does require a $50 pet fee if you plan on bringing your furry friends! :)
Pet Policy: Pets are NOT allowed to be unattended in the home at any time, please understand and respect our policy:)

Guest Access:
Guests will have full access to the entire Retreat and property.

The Neighborhood:
Vermillion Cliff Estates is located just 5 miles east of downtown Kanab and with large expansive lots, you'll enjoy wide open spaces and starry night skies.

Getting Around:
Convenient access to State Hwy 89 easily takes you to all the national and state parks while providing year-round access. 4WD is not required for the Retreat, but may be recommended for some of the remote destinations awaiting you.

Other Things to Note:
Please note this home and the entire property are strictly non-smoking.

Interaction with Guests:
We have a local property manager who is accessible at any time to answer your questions or handle any issues.

Property manager

Star Stotlar
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kanab

Kanab is home to this holiday home. Old Paria and Kanab Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument and Temple of Sinawava Trail.
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Kanab, UT

What's nearby

  • Temple of Sinawava Trail - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Old Paria - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Kanab City Park - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Best Friends Animal Society - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - 81 min drive - 42.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Al's Burgers at The Junction - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Thyme Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brown Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Brown Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Brown Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Brown Family Retreat located?

Situated in Kanab, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Temple of Sinawava Trail, Johnson Canyon Rd and Old Paria. Kanab Heritage Museum and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Great place to stay

Check your n was easy. Communication perfect! Home was as expected and clean. Lots to do within a reasonable distance. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is clean and comfortable. It is in a very quiet area with beautiful night sky. I would give this property a 10 of 10 if it were not for some small but needed repairs. the bathroom faucets need attention, one did not work at all. The lock on the master bedroom door is stuck in the locked position so the door cannot be closed. Other than that this a wonderful property we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful quiet place. The house is spotlessly clean and the accomodations so comfortable. Very comfortable bed, big fluffy towels. :) I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerome m.

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

Great!but...

My family and I had a great time staying at this property..the only thing that was not good was the sofa bed. it needs to be replaced or fixed. The bottom board was broken with all the nails/staple wires sticking out. Which could cause some serious injury.. But, overall awesome experience with everything you need..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla M.

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

Excellent

The house is great! Very clean and comfortable! We could use the barbecue and laundry as well. It is close to the Kanab city, we went to Grand Canyon North, Glen Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Spring Break

We loved to house! The location and size was great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

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

Vacation

Centrally located to Bryce, Zion and North Rim of Grand Canyon. Easy to find the home. My daughter and her family stayed here in June and loved it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Excellent

We had a great stay at Homeaway. It's a great spot in a great location. So close to all the things to do in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T., Sammamish

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

Perfect Get-a-Way

The house was perfectly located for all of the things we had on our list to go see and do. It was very clean and roomy and was supplied with what we needed. We will definitely stay again if we find ourselves in the area. Thank you Star!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Great place to stay in beautiful Kanab!

This was a great little place to stay for our family vacation to Kanab! Some of the furnishings are a bit dated but it was nice and clean and close to so many fun things to do. We would highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kade K., Phoenix, AZ

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

Location and Amenities

This house was in a great location and had great amenities (dishes/dishwasher/laundry/smart tv/etc). It was clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed our time here. The only downfall was the beds. The mattresses are absolutely terrible. Replace those and I’d be willing to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian S.

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

Lovely canyon vacation

We enjoyed our stay in the Brown Family Retreat. Everything was as advertised and it was a great base for exploring all the surrounding national parks.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norma G.

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

Perfect

Definitely I will stay again in the property thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Harriet H.

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

Good “home base” for the area.

While the home itself is six miles east of Kanab and we always had to go through town, it was very convenient. Furniture and linens are pretty basic. Had to request a corkscrew but one was bought and delivered very promptly. The hosts provided great info about hikes, etc. In addition to Bryce, Zion, and the Grand Canyon, we really loved the Mansard Trail that was SO close to the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Dave N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon North Rim.

Mostly fine. Master bathroom shower did not work. It sprayed water from where the shower head was connected. Master bedroom tv was not connected to anything usable. Living room tv buffered constantly and was very frustrating to watch. Found a dirty skillet and two dirty plates. Great proximity to Kanab and the three parks we wanted to hike.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Excellent house, clean

The house was conveniently located, clean and had all needed amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

All good

Nice place and conveniently located. Internet didn't work when we go there but a call to the property manager quickly got that fixed. The hot water is scalding hot, so be careful. Other than that, it was a nice, uneventful stay. Just they way we wanted it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patty L., Ballwin, MO

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

Lovely Home, Great Location

We loved our stay! The home was clean and had everything we needed and a lot of extras. The location is fantastic and allowed us to visit Bryce Canyon, the Grand Canyon, Pink Coral Sand Dunes, Glenn Canyon Dam, and Horseshoe Bend. Wish we had more time....there is so much to see. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Great house and great location

Our family stayed for a three night stay and we could not recommend enough. The residence was clean and had everything we needed. It was in the middle of everywhere we wanted to go in the area. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin T., Los Angeles

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

A great base for the local area

Perfectly good house, plenty of space and amenities with great views; we were very comfortable there for 4 nights. Location is a perfect base for Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon North Rim as well as some local treks and sights in Kanab.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Nice location

Good location a bit away from town with no neighbor’s
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connor C.

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

Beautiful!

Clean house in a perfect location for seeing national parks.

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Wonderful Rental

We were visiting family in the area and decided to rent the Brown Family Retreat for our stay. We were not disappointed. The home was located a short distance from Kanab. Close enough to get to stores and restaurants quickly but enough out of town to be quiet and enjoy the stars at night. It is a short drive to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Moqui Cave, and hiking trails. The home is beautifully decorated, well maintained and clean. Everything was in working order. The master bedroom has a large closet and an attached bathroom with a soaking tub and shower. There was plenty of room to unpack and feel right at home. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Nice appliances, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, etc. We made a dinner for 6 family members and had everything we needed. It was so nice to put everything in the dishwasher after our meal. We also made use of the washer and dryer in the home. The instructions for check in and check out were clear and simple. Any communications/questions I had with the manager, Larry Erdman were answered quickly and professionally. We have rented many properties from VRBO and I would highly recommend this home. We would definitely stay here again when in the area. Thank you Larry!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Very nice change from staying in hotels

Three bedrooms, good water pressure, full kitchen, washer dryer....it was perfect for us.

8/10 Good

Emanuel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

We were impressed by the.layout of the property. Big space, one TV(big screen) clear image. Clean b

Is worth it to come back to stay more then 2-3 nights. Grocery store in town. Thank you again, Emanuel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Star Stotlar

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We have spent many years enjoying all that southern Utah has to offer with our family and friends at our personal base camp, the Brown Family Retreat and now we wish to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

The Brown Family Retreat is an excellent choice for your family to explore our national and state parks, recreational areas, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and so much more! We have convenient access to Hwy 89 to quickly reach any of your destinations to explore all around us.

We have amazing views of the Vermillion Cliffs to the north and the Chocolate Cliffs to the south.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests