The Happy Cactus Home

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8137.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Dryer
Hot tub
Gym
Washer

Explore the area

Kanab, UT

Kanab City Park
‪9 min walk‬
Little Hollywood Movie Museum
‪4 min drive‬
Old Paria
‪4 min drive‬
Kanab, UT (KNB)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Bathtub or shower

Guest half

Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Happy Cactus Home is your sanctuary while you explore the beautiful natural wonderland of Southern Utah. Located in the heart of Utah's exquisite back country and just a stone's throw from The Grand Canyon on the Arizona Border, Kanab offers explorers and pilgrims an oasis to relax, recharge and reconnect with Nature.

Property manager

Whitney c Larsen

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kanab

Located in Kanab, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Kanab Heritage Museum and Little Hollywood Movie Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Paria and Downtown Fredonia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kanab, UT

What's nearby

Kanab City Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Little Hollywood Movie Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Old Paria - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Moqui Cave - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
Best Friends Animal Society - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
‪Big Al's Burgers at The Junction - ‬4 min drive
‪Wild Thyme Cafe - ‬18 min walk
‪Subway - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Happy Cactus Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Happy Cactus Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Happy Cactus Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Happy Cactus Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Happy Cactus Home located?

Located in the heart of Kanab, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kanab City Park, Kane County Hospital and Kanab Heritage Museum. Kanab City Library and Levi Steward Memorial Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Courtney S.

6 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worked perfect for our needs

We were traveling through and stayed the night here. It was a great space that fit our family wonderfully. We didnt receive a door code prior to arrival and had a little trouble getting ahold of our host, but she was very apologetic and kind. My only problem was I just wish there was a high chair, other than that it was very well stocked.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ines A.

4 Dec 2024

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

Perfect house for families

Everything was clean and perfect. We can tell that this is a family house and we felt like at home.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

29 Sept 2024

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

Great House!

This is a very clean and comfortable house in Kanab! Lots of space for our family of 5 and had everything we needed and more. Definitely recommend if you're staying in the area

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrie J.

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Beautiful, comfortable home that allowed us to be together , but yet have room after hiking each day. Husband loved the pool

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

11 Aug 2024

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

Family vacation

We had a great time in Utah. The house was perfect for us. Had everything we needed plus more. Never stayed anywhere before that had all the extra things that this place provided. It was nice. We left a couple things also for the next people. Kids loved the pool. Loved the local grocery store. We woyld stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

29 June 2024

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

5 star stay

I can't say enough about our stay. The place was very clean. There were plenty of amenities that made a very comfortable place to stay. The location was great for visiting the National Parks. As well as the quick response in communicating with the property manager.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

3 Apr 2024

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

Perfect

Great base for Zion and all the great finds around Kanab. Nice hot tub to chill in afterwards. Completely stocked kitchen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T., La Crosse

31 Dec 2023

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

Great base of operations to see the great parks and monuments

Kanab is a perfect spot from which to branch out and access the national parks and monuments. We saw parts of Zion, Bryce, Escalante/Grand Staircase as well as others. The slot canyons were stupendous. There were quite a few areas that we were not aware of that I was delighted with: Lick Wash, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Buckskin Gulch, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Utah, White Pocket also in Vermilion Cliffs (accessible with 4 wheel drive vehicles), Arizona among others. The house was well stocked and tastefully decorated. It was perfect for our family members aged 10-75 years old.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judie F., Huntley, IL

22 Sept 2023

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

Can’t Wait to Stay Again

This is a wonderful place to stay in Kanab. It was beautiful, clean, quiet and cool-all of my criteria for a place to rent. The house is beautifully decorated and had every amenity and all the supplies that you might need. Highly recommend it and hope to stay again. The only caution I would pass along is that I had an accident and unfortunately was in a wheel chair for much of my stay so my daughter looked all around but could find no wheelchair ramp anywhere. Made it a little challenging getting up the curb😂

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

12 Aug 2023

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

Kanab stay

We really enjoyed our time here! The townhouse was perfect for our family of 5. We wanted somewhere centrally located to the surrounding parks and sites and this was perfect. The townhouse was very nice, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn L.

4 July 2023

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a wonderful stay at The Happy Cactus! It was comfortable, extremely well-equipped, and (most importantly to me) incredibly clean. The family room was awesome for all 5 of us to watch tv together on the huge tv at night. We loved that everyone had a comfortable bed, and the laundry room was great for our National Park laundry :) I appreciated that the house was so well-stocked with shampoo/conditioner, soaps, paper products, detergent, spices, and lots of towels for home and pool. We loved the pool and hot tub, too -- just a 1 minute walk from the front door! We will definitely recommend this home to friends!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

26 May 2023

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

Perfect

Fantastic stay for our family. Condo was spacious. Hosts were wonderful. Location perfect for our hike to the Wave and other beautiful parks.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg Z., Kaysville, Utah

24 Feb 2023

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

Nice Condo

Great condo and location. It was clean. Owners were nice. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane H.

17 Oct 2022

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

Utah visit

Great location to see both Zion NP and Bruce Canyon

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

9 Aug 2022

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

Centrally Located

Really nice place tat was in the middle of every NP we went to. Enjoyed very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I like everything is very clean . Excelent . We felt like home. Thank very mach

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherylyn M.

29 June 2022

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

Cute & Clean

Cute townhouse perfect for 2 couples on a road trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dani K., Indianola, IA

16 June 2022

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

Kanab

We loved our stay! The unit was spotless, pool was great. We also loved the central location for easy access to all the beautiful parks. Easy communication with the property owner. Would definitely return!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

12 June 2022

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

Cacti Cool

It was just starting to get warm when we stayed. It took a bit to locate the AC control upstairs but other than that kids LOVED pool time & toys stored under the stairs. Excellent for our basecamp to the area National Parks.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin O.

24 May 2022

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

Warm, inviting stay

We stayed at another VRBO in this same community a year ago so when we walked in here and found it to be twice as good, we were delighted! Super clean, and the communication from the host was flawless. They thought of everything so I had no need to reach out to them during our stay. The only thing I could think of that I wish was better is the beds. I found the king-size bed to be very firm and uncomfortable. Other than that, though, everything was flawless!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Ames, IA

18 Oct 2021

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

Great stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed the Happy Cactus! It was a great base camp for visiting Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon! The townhouse was well stocked, comfy king bed, with a great hot tub! There are also some great hiking trails in the immediate area! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Happy Cactus Home was a well kept, clean home that we happily enjoyed for 2 nights. It was a great location to explore Zion and Buckskin Gulch. I wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

10 Apr 2021

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

Kanab Family Trip

Great place for access to a lot of outdoor adventures. Very comfortable beds and clean, has everything you would need for a family trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S., Northwest Indiana

26 Mar 2021

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

Shields Spring Break 2021

We had the best time in Kanab!! The happy cactus house was amazing and perfect for our stay. Everything was clean and beautifully decorated. We had a couple evenings to relax and watch tv in the living room, and our kids loved their rooms. It was great to get some groceries at Honeys and have breakfast each morning before hitting the parks. Utah is absolutely gorgeous and well worth the trip! Thank you so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian and T.

17 Dec 2020

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

Great long term base in Southern Utah

My group spent over 2 weeks at Whitney's place in Kanab and we had a great stay! Between working from home, cooking meals in the kitchen, watching movies in the living room, and using the house as a base for a number of hikes and adventures, the house delivered for us. Whitney was very easy to communicate with and we found the community gym, fast internet, many smart TVs, and accessible parking to be bonuses for our long stay.

Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2020

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Hosted by Whitney c Larsen

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

Queen

Twin

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Guest half

Master

Spaces

About this property