Summary:
Wish you were here for the show! Our Kanab vacation home offers breathtaking views, hiking trails, and a front row seat to watch the balloons launch at Balloons & Tunes. This modern 3BR/2.5BA home is situated at the base of the vermilion cliffs, and you'll have amazing views spreading all the way to the Grand Canyon. If you're here to hike, you can walk out the front door and access the trails above Kanab. All that, and you're just minutes from downtown and more.
The Space:
Is a southern Utah vacation on your wish list? Wish You Were Here in Kanab can grant your wish for a great place to stay! This home boasts a modern, open-plan layout featuring a generously sized living room, a well-appointed kitchen, and a dining area bathed in natural light from picture windows. For larger groups, the home features three spacious bedrooms that can accommodate up to eight guests, and an additional queen-size air mattress for two more people.
The master bedroom features a king-size bed for a restful night's sleep, a private TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower. For those who need to stay connected, a comfortable workspace is also provided, perfect for working remotely or planning your daily itinerary.
There are two guest bedrooms, the first of which features a comfy queen bed, TV, and a large closet.
The second guest bedroom features two full-size beds, a TV, and a large closet.
For added convenience, a shared full bathroom with a fully tiled shower/tub is situated in the hallway leading to the guest bedrooms.
In addition to the queen-size air mattress, there's also a pack and play for the kids located in the second guest bedroom's closet.
The inviting living room features a comfortable sectional couch, chairs and tables, a warm propane fireplace, and a large-screen TV for entertainment.
The fully-equipped kitchen includes a hand mixer, bullet blender along with full size blender, air fryer, rice cooker, Crock Pot, griddle, blender, waffle iron, regular coffee maker, tea kettle, mixing bowls, measuring cups, cookie sheets, cutting boards, knives, glass baking dishes, and so much more!
To ensure you're always ready for your next outdoor adventure, the home features full-sized laundry facilities with all the necessary supplies. Not only that, but there's also a handy half-bathroom just off the laundry room.
Guests can also utilize the spacious 2-car garage for parking, storing bikes, or other equipment.
Start your days with a cup of coffee on the front porch, taking in the breathtaking views of the cliffs. As the sun begins to set, move to the backyard and enjoy the panoramic views to the south while preparing a delicious dinner on the gas grill.
If you're visiting during the annual Kanab Balloons & Tunes festival, Wish You Were Here offers a front-row seat for watching the balloons take flight.
Guest Access:
Guests have full use of the house, outdoor areas and garage.
The Neighborhood:
Wish You Were Here is located close to Highway 89, minutes from downtown Kanab, but far enough away that it's a quiet neighborhood.
There's plenty to do with state and national parks nearby, but if you're looking for something more low-key for a day or two, consider the local hikes featured on the flyers in our house book: Squaw, Bunting and K-hill, all offering wonderful views. As well, Jacob Hamblin park has a playground, field, pool with slides, splash pad, and tennis/pickleball courts; Kanab City Library is nearby and often has books for sale; Ranchos Park has great baseball fields; Best Friends Animal Sanctuary has great guided tours (they welcome donations). Also consider the local restaurants, bakeries, and ice cream shops.
Equestrian and biking trails are also available.
Getting Around:
This home has convenient access to Hwy 89A/89 which takes you to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Zion and Bryce National Parks, Lake Powell, as well as the north rim of the Grand Canyon.
Here in southern Utah a vehicle is required to get around in town and beyond. We recommend a 4WD vehicle with high clearance if you intend to go off-road to out of the way places.
Page, AZ airport is 1 hour away; St. George, UT airport is 1.5 hours away; Las Vegas airport is 3 hours away.
Other Things to Note:
To ensure the safety and security of our property and guests, we have installed security cameras around the perimeter of the property.
We’ve got you covered when it comes to exploring like a local. Ranked #1 Tour Company in Kanab and Zion, our exclusive adventure partner ROAM Outdoor Adventure Co., offers truly unique experiences curated with you in mind. From tranquil horse rides, rappelling through slot canyons, award winning Via Ferrata experiences, thrilling UTV tours to iconic destinations, sandboarding down the famous Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and deluxe day trips to bucket list places like The Wave, Buckskin Gulch, and White Pocket.
Want to escape the heat? Head to Jackson Flat Reservoir in Kanab and rent an electric surfboard, kayak, or paddleboard for a day at the lake.
Need a 4x4 vehicle? Rent a Jeep and explore the area with peace of mind. You choose how you ROAM.
ROAM offers convenience with multiple locations, featuring launch points from Kanab, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Orderville, and Escalante! As our valued guest, enjoy a special discount on any tour exclusively for you during your stay with us!
Kanab is situated in the "Grand Circle" area and known as the "Hub of the Parks", centrally located among Zion National Park (40 miles), Bryce Canyon National Park (85 miles), the Grand Canyon (North Rim - 87 miles). You can also visit Pipe Springs National Monument (28 miles), the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (8 miles), Vermilion Cliffs National Monument (58 miles), Coral Pink Sand Dunes (29 miles), Kodachrome Basin (101 miles), Lake Powell/Glen Canyon Recreation Area (65 miles), the "Wave"/Paria Wilderness (42 miles), Horseshoe Bend (70 miles), Cedar Breaks National Monument (73 miles) and so much more. Please note mileage is approximate and may vary by a few miles.
Interaction with Guests:
Our property management company is available for anything you need before, during and after your reservation.