A Gathering Place for Families and Friends

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Lodge and Casita under a blanket of stars
The Great Room
Dining table with Kitchen in background
The Kitchen
Great Room from the balcony

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 42882.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pine Valley, UT
  • Pine Valley Chapel
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Snow Canyon State Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Tuacahn Amphitheatre and Center for the Arts
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • St. George, UT (SGU)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 42)

Baloo's Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Grizzly Bear (Master Suite)

1 King Bed

Paddington's Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Pooh's Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

The Bear Den

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

The Black Bear

1 King Bed

The Brown Bear

1 King Bed

The Cub Den

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

The Panda Bear

1 King Bed

The Polar Bear

1 King Bed

8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Baloo's Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Entry Bathroom

Toilet

Game Room Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

The Bear Den Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

The Black Bear Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

The Brown Bear Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

The Panda Bear Bath

Toilet · Shower only

The Polar Bear Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Gathering Place for Families and Friends

Property only available for rent one month at a time.

Searching for space to gather as well as quiet places for "me-time"? : Storytellers Lodge is your answer. For your next large gathering, come see what the Lodge has to offer.
(Important notes: Special Events including weddings are prohibited. Guests are expected to abide by the rules of conduct stipulated in the “Good Neighbor Policy.”)

Storytellers Lodge is located in Pine Valley, Utah. Our lodge and casita include a total of 10 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. 1 Master Suite, 4 mini suites with full baths, 2 more bedrooms and 3 bunk rooms - beds for 30 people - in addition to portable cribs and air mattresses. Large bedrooms and loft areas means there is room to spread out.

Amenities include 8.5 bathrooms, fully equipped double island kitchen, a truly Great Room all can gather in, a Game Room with pool table, ping pong, foosball, arcade games and more. Three sets of washers and dryers. Plenty of parking, but don't get in the way of the basketball hoop. Over 10,000 square feet of grass area ideal for picnics, lawn games, and stargazing. The outdoor amphitheater is a great place to showcase family talents on a warm summer night. Large outside decks mean you can just sit and stare at the mountains and valley. A small library is a quiet place for one-on-one conversations.

All the bedrooms and bathrooms are ready for your stay. Plenty of linens and blankets, soaps and shampoos, even hair dryers. Detergents are supplied with the three sets of washers and dryers. In the kitchen are two dishwashers, a large Sub-Zero refrigerator with another refrigerator for storage on the lower level, a six burner gas stove, double ovens, 2 sinks, microwave and more.

Property manager

Makeli Scholer

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The Family Lodge is for families and children.
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Events

No events allowed
The Family Lodge is not an event facility.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets are not allowed at the Family Lodge.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed in or around the grounds.

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
Note from host: The Family Lodge is not an event facility.
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pine Valley

Located in Pine Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Pine Valley Chapel and Ivins Petroglyphs are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sand Hollow Aquatic Center and Red Hills Desert Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tuacahn Amphitheatre and Center for the Arts or Pioneer Center For The Arts. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pine Valley, UT

What's nearby

  • Pine Valley Chapel - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Snow Canyon State Park - 34 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Tuacahn Amphitheatre and Center for the Arts - 54 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Sand Hollow State Park - 72 min drive - 76.1 km
  • Zion National Park - 81 min drive - 108.7 km

Getting around

  • St. George, UT (SGU) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brandin' Iron Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Gathering Place for Families and Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Gathering Place for Families and Friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Gathering Place for Families and Friends?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A Gathering Place for Families and Friends located?

This family-friendly Pine Valley holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Pine Valley Chapel, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Red Mountain Wilderness and Snow Canyon State Park. Santa Clara Volcano and Gunlock State Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 90 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

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

Family Christmas party

We had a great time at the cabin. Lots of room and fun things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIKA V.

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

Christmas gathering

This house was perfect for our Christmas gathering. Plenty of space for cooking, eating, gathering and entertainment. Everyone enjoyed their stay. If possible we would love to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Beautiful reunion spot

Very well kept and stocked and perfect for family. We loved our stay. The host was very accommodating and awesome to work with!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

Friend Gathering

We had a great time and the facilities were perfect for accommodating everyone in our group. The owner was super responsive and we enjoyed the setting and amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merrill H.

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

Beautiful space

Our family really enjoyed staying here and enjoying both the activities in the home and in the area. It is a beautiful location with lots of outdoor possibilities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

Pine valley

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Great time!

We had an amazing time. The cabin is fantastic with plenty of entertainment options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Pine Valley Lodge Get Together

Roomy, well furnished with entertainment and games, and the kitchen had all necessary amenities. Large enough outside areas for frisbee and night games. We did some hiking along the River Parkway. well worth the visit. Loved the Pine Valley Ward on Sunday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn C.

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

Family reunion

There was plenty of activity opportunities for all family members
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C., ARVADA

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

Gorgeous family reunion venue!!!

We absolutely loved this house! It had plenty of room for our 30 family members. The views are stunning and the weather was perfect! The house is beautiful and spacious inside and out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

Amazing family reunion

Everybody was in awe of this beautiful lodge, was able to accommidate all who attended. Plenty of things to keep everybody entertained. Highly recommend for large groups, plenty of room for all
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Arce C., Henderson, NV

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

The Pine Valley Lodge is everything we could have asked for to hold our HS Ministry Retreat! ❤️

This is a beautiful, immaculate lodge in a picturesque location. It’s perfect for groups and we absolutely loved it and would use this lodge again. Thank you Makeli & your team for all you did to make our retreat wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kandi C.

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

Family Reunion Fun!

We have a large family and were thrilled to find this location to host a reunion. The weather was pleasant for July and the rooms were ideal for our group. We had all age groups represented. We had young families with babies able to stay upstairs, a main floor room for grandma and grandpa and teens hanging out in the basement with plenty to occupy them. We had organized activities on the lawn and plenty of space in the kitchen and on the deck to spread out during mealtime. The kitchen was well equipped and the great room perfect for visiting. We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to be able to return again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Southland B.

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

Amazing!

A beautiful home and lodge....spacious and outstanding. We all enjoyed our stay and the beautiful surroundings both inside and out. Lots of space and areas to gather in large or small groups. Beds were comfortable and the many bathrooms made it perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheri P.

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

Reunion house

Great property. Beautiful home. Nice setup. Prompt communication with owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Record heat, great stay

Even though Southern Utah was in the middle of a heat wave, and experiencing record temps, our stay at Storyteller's was wonderful. We chose to cut back on some of our outdoor sightseeing, but still had a great time indoors, with all the space and ample things to do at the house and on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abigail D.

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

Awesome Family Reunion!!!

Loved the grassy area in the back and the king size beds in every room! Great gathering areas inside as well for big groups. There was so much natural light coming in from the windows that family pictures were easy to get done. We had plenty of bathrooms and the manager was incredibly responsive to any issues we came up against. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F.

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

Gorgeous property

This property was more than we imagined! It was so so so beautiful. Pictures didn’t do it justice! We had a large group and it accommodated us tremendously.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

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

Spectacular

The home, property, and area were absolutely perfect for our family reunion. 18 of us, ages 1-93, had enough space indoors and out to not feel we had to venture anywhere outside the premises. The boys did go fishing a few times at the nearby reservoir, we took short walks, and set up yard games which we all could enjoy. Communication with the owner was easy and respectful. We always pack so many extras, but this property really had most of what we needed; sharp knives, large pots and pans, and trash bags. A fabulous choice and beautiful location for family photos as well. Lastly, the home was very clean, the well water was tasty, and there were 2 large refrigerators and 1 drink fridge.. we couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent P.

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

Never a dull moment.

This was our second time renting the property. All in all we had a great time and would likely rent it again. There were 30 of us and everyone was accommodated comfortably. There was plenty of room for eating meals for our large group. Kitchen appliances and accessories met all our needs, as did the large gas grill on the lower patio. We loved the grassy area for games and activities, and the huge decks were perfect for games and relaxation ( very nice view of the valley). The host, Makeli, was excellent to work with. We had one check in issue and one building mechanical issue that he worked quickly to resolve with very positive outcome. The Story Tellers Lodge is a fine facility. Thank you Makeli.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Arce C., Henderson, NV

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

Pine Calley Lodge is a beautiful place for a retreat!

This is the second time we have stayed at Pine Valley Lodge. Every detail for a large group has been well planned in the design and furnishings of this large lodge. The home is beautiful, comfortable and the views are spectacular! It’s everything and more that we could have asked for. You’ll love it too! Thank you Makeli, Susan and your entire team! Renew JH Ministry CCGV Henderson, NV
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M., Goshen, KY USA

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

Amazing Stay!

We rented this property for a Christmas get-together for us, our children and grandchildren. The place is fabulous! From its very pleasing curb appeal to its interior filled with amazing log walls, high ceilings, fun game room, huge kitchen, and lots of beds and baths, it couldn’t be more perfect! We were even blessed with several inches of snow and were able to sled just a short distance away. If you want a very family friendly place where you can enjoy quiet and spending time with family, this place is for you! Thank you, Tom, for welcoming us into this special place you have created. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Family gathering

The property was amazing we were there for three nights. This was a Christmas gift to my 7 children and 18 Grandchildren and everyone of them were there and we had a wonderful time . Weather was really nice for the first part of the trip and then we got a snow storm that dumped 6 inches of snow which we also enjoyed it was beautiful. The lodge and amenities were amazing we would definitely like to stay again. Only reason I gave four stars for cleanliness was windows were somewhat dirty not a deal breaker.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dee W., La Verne, California

Unbeatable stay!

After many years of trying to coordinate a destination Christmas for our family of 7 children and 12 grandchildren, we finally made it happen at The Family Lodge. The pictures just didn't do this place justice. It was so clean and well cared for. Everyone commented on how it was even bigger than they imagined it would be, but carried such a cozy feel about it. We never felt like we were on top of each other and with 26 people in one home together for a week you would expect there to be a little bit of stir crazy, but it never happened. The beds were honestly the most comfortable beds we have every used away from home, even the pillows were like a dream. (I always travel with my own, but found myself using the one on the bed each night!) The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make our meals and there was plenty of room for the food in the pantry and the refrigerators. I could write for ever just saying how wonderful this stay was, but you should just rent it next to see! Oh and thank you Mike for being on hand the couple time times we had a question. It was such a pleasure to meet and work with you. Best Christmas to date for a very large family wanting to be together... not so together! Dee & Steve Wood
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Perfect gathering spot for a large, active family.

This beautiful and spacious property was perfect for our family Thanksgiving gathering of 24. The interiors are just as beautiful as the exterior, and the log construction of the home extra special. Can't think of one thing we needed or wanted that wasn't available to us. The kitchen was ideal (light, bright, and very roomy) for cooking Thanksgiving dinner with our five adult daughters. Couldn't have been better for that. There was dinner seating for all of us, 14 at a very unique wood slab table surrounded by natural log dining chairs. All 24 of us were able to gather in the great room for visiting, games, jigsaw puzzles and resting in front of the fire. The parking is capacious out in front and all the 12 grandchildren (ages 7-20) loved shooting baskets outside and playing ping pong, pool, and foosball in the basement game room. The basement bedrooms were perfect for 6 granddaughters on one side with a 2-sink, 2-shower, and enclosed water closet bathroom, and the other side was great for the boys, with a full bathroom. The historic church down the street was interesting to visit and we played capture the flag at a park down the street and took a long walk in town. The scenery is open and attractive, and there is easy access to St. George (where we visited the Red Hills Desert Gardens and Slot Canyon before lunch downtown), Hurricane ( where we took in the family movie "Wonder"), and hiked the petrified dunes nearby in Snow Canyon. All in all, it was a memorable 4 days for our family!! We would definitely gather at the Pine Valley Family Lodge again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Makeli Scholer

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Happily married with four children. Our family lives in Las Vegas. Our hearts are in Pine Valley. :)

Why they chose this property

It's a special place. It's character combined with it's size make it one of a kind.

What makes this property unique

Languages:

English, Spanish