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Ranch House

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 485.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Thompson Springs, UT
  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Arches National Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Ranch House

Located in a quiet ghost town 35 minutes north of down town Moab, 30 miles from entrance to Arches National Park, and turn off to Canyonlands National Park. Very nice, 2 bedroom 2 bath home. Ideal for the outdoor persons who like to bicycle for many miles and leave from the front door, perfect also if you have ATVS. There are hundreds of miles of back country ATV trails that can be accessed from the front door. We are only 3 miles from some of the areas best ancient Indian pictographs and 3 miles north of a cluster of some of the areas best dino tracks

Property manager

Walt Williams
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.
Quiet time in 10 pm to 7 am.
Pets must be in a kennel when left unattended. Outside they must be on a leash and you must clean up after your pet.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

About the area

Thompson Springs

Located in Thompson Springs, Ranch House is in the city centre. Sego Canyon Petroglyphs and Double O Arch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marching Men Trailhead and Tower Arch Trailhead.
Map
Thompson Springs, UT

What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 25 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 36 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Arches National Park - 45 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Moab KOA - 52 min drive - 68.9 km
  • Corona Arch - 117 min drive - 76.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Joes - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ranch House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Ranch House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Valentina S.

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

November visit

Very spacious, quiet place. Perfect for 2 friends or 2 couples . Train came thru once a night .loved the decor. Nice bedding with cotton quilts covers. Good kitchen utensils. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ushang T.

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

Good stay

Great place for 4 ppl to crash close to zion. Very beautiful and has all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

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

Country Charm

This VRBO was a wonderful place to call home for a few days as we explored Utah. We enjoyed the quiet and peaceful surroundings as we unwound on the deck after a long day of exploring. Would recommend this to family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

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

Amazing!

I loved staying here! It was impeccably clean and peaceful. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. I left one of my key fobs for my truck and they called me and are sending it to me. You usually have to call and ask when you discover you forgot something but their housekeeper found it and took it in and they called me ironically when I had just discovered I couldn’t find it.my only wish is that I stayed longer. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

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

Great place

Great place. Had everything we needed. Perfect for 2 couples. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy blower for air conditioner. Everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

comfortable

Very convenient location for exploring Moab and surrounding area. Beds were very comfortable and the place was just amazingly clean for a desert environment. We had the main circuit breaker pop on Sunday morning around 8 am and the maintenance guy was there in about 5 minutes and things were back up. Very very responsive. It has a nice easy going vibe and just felt comfortable the whole time. Had everything we needed including coffee, creamer, sugar; along with cooking pots and pans - even a pizza pan. ( which we did use.)
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

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

Very cute, very clean, everything you need.

The property is adorable, super clean, and stocked with everything you need. Very pleased with our stay. There weren't great views, but we got that on our hikes and really just came back to sleep, so for us it wasn't big deal. The only con was the train that goes through a couple times a night. But we will definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

First time to Arches

Perfect getaway place, affordable, clean, cozy, great location to see Arches, Canyonlands and others!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chad M.

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

Ranch House--Thompson Springs

We absolutely loved our stay in the Ranch House. Perfect size for a couple or small family. Easy access to the National Parks and a short drive to get to Moab downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE S.

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

Great stay for Moab trip!

Great RV park located in the ghost town of Thompson Springs. Excellent jumping off place to visit Arches and Canyonlands Natl Parks, Dead Horse State Park, the La Sal Loop, Moonflower Canyon and petroglyphs, Dinosaur tracks, and the Birthing Rock which we visited. Also don't miss Sego Canyon and it's petroglyphs, Thompson Springs ghost town which featured the cafe scene in the'Thelma and Louise' movie. The cafe is still there!! We stayed in the 'Ranch House, a two bedroom/two bathroom mobile home with washer and dryer. Clean. Clean, clean! Owners were very warm and welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L., McMinnville, TN

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

Wonderful Stay

This property was clean and neat at check-in. We had everything we needed. There is a train that runs several times during the day and night. We stayed 5 nights and it only woke us the first night. This is a great location for visiting Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. This accommodation is in a RV park. It is very quite and a great place to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Ein tolles Wiedersehen

Da wir schon das zweite Mal diesen Trailer gebucht hatten, wussten wir worauf wir uns eingelassen haben. Es war alles sehr sauber und ordentlich, die Betten sind super bequem. Das einzige Manko ist , die nächtliche Störung durch den vorbei fahrenden Zug, durch das laute zihen des Signalhorns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Quiet and secluded

We had a very pleasant stay , was close enough to Arches and Moab. Not a lot of places to eat nearby but Moab is not far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

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

Great place

30 min from Moab, short drive to Parks. Great place to unwind after a day of hiking and sightseeing. The covered deck and porch is the best
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Great place!

Our family loved staying here as a home base for Arches/Canyonlands. The place was pristine and had everything we needed! We really enjoyed staying away from the crowds in Moab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

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

Great Launch Pad

Easy access to a ton of outdoor activities. Nice home with a great deck.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Had everything we needed

The rooms were great. Kids had a separate room across the trailer. The beds were comfortable. Only thing was the train woke me up at 0600. Luckily, that is the time i usually get up.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cees S.

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

Ruim verblijf met super leuke aankleding.

Ruim verblijf met super leuke aankleding. Alles wat je nodig hebt is er. Goede ondersteuning ter plekke.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Exactly how photos show

This place was clean, exactly what photos show not dated from the photos. Trains do come through but not too late and didn’t bother us! Quiet location, comfortable beds. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rusty C., Ashland City, TN United States

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

Great Stay In The Desert

We loved our stay in Thompson Springs. The property was extremely clean and exceeded our expectations. We loved the little community that surrounded us. If you don't mind driving a little bit to get to things, this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Rupert, ID

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

Great place north of Moab

Great place to stay to explore area north of Moab and just a short drive to explore the trails around Moab. Appreciate that our 2 dogs were allowed as well. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N., Salt Lake City, Utah

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

Ranch House

We have stayed at Ballard before but this was our first time at the Ranch House. It had everything we needed, and we really liked the laminate floors over the carpeting in the other places. As always, thanks to the crew at Ballard for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Diane G., Hancock

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

Nice manufactured home in RV park.

The home is located in a ghost town, which was fine. We knew this was a single wide trailer. It was updated and nice. The home is located in a RV park. The park is very nice and quiet so not a problem. The problem is there is a train track close to the RV park which operated day and night. Most nights the train runs through several times and blows the whistle each time in the middle of the night. This is the only draw back to staying here as we are lite sleepers. Owner has no control over this, just felt it should have been disclosed in description of property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B., Brick New Jersey

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

Just like home!

We had a great relaxing time and felt like home Everything we could need was there. We loved off roading looking for petroglyphs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Walt Williams

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I have traveled to all 50 states including Alaska and Hawaii, The scenery in this area ranks with some of the best I have seen.

Why they chose this property

In 2012 myself and 8 others left from the front door and rode ATS to Arizona, which was a 504 ride each way. Where else in the world can you do that?

What makes this property unique

In this Ghost town you are surrounded by government property and as a result a tremendous amount of freedom

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