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Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly

Family-friendly holiday home in Hurricane with a hot tub

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Interior
Pool
Exterior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mollie's Nipple
  • Place, Sky Mountain Golf Course
  • Place, Sand Hollow State Park
  • Airport, St. George, UT (SGU)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms

En Suite Adult 1

En Suite Adult 2

En Suite Adult 3

En Suite - Bio Science Lab

En Suite - UFO

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly

After decades of government overspending and misappropriations, this recently defunded and declassified facility has been made available for your next adventure. Hangar 18 is a little-known nondescript building nestled in the quiet streets of downtown historic Hurricane UT and home to a few of our national secret spoofs! Come create memories with the family and have fun with the conspiracy spoofs throughout the project.

Escape Properties are here as a tool during your stay, but we try to stay out of your way as you enjoy your vacation. If you need us we are here!

Located in historic downtown Hurricane UT (about 20 min. from Zion National Park main entrance). Minutes to Quail Lake or Sand Hollow Lake. Close to restaurants, grocery stores and antique shops.

You will have access to the entire home and common areas.

Pool and Pool Area: This amenity consists of a play pool with a volleyball net, a shaded shamu shelf wading area as well as a large hot tub. The pool is common space area and is enclosed in a private fenced area with locking gates. DO NOT PROP gate doors open at any time.

NOTE: The hot tub is accessible year-round and is easy to heat. The pool is heated for Presidents Day weekend through spring break as well as the month of October as well as the Thanksgiving weekend. Pool may or maynot be heated for Christmas and New year holidays subject to ground and air temps. IF you rent the entire micro resort, the pool can be heated for an additional fee. We do not heat the pool in the summer months.

Parking: There is plenty of room for 3 cars wide and 2 cars deep if needed in front of Hangar 18 as well as one space for a boat/ATV trailer. The city does not allow guests to park on the street.

This converted steel building has been transformed into an amazing family fun themed spoof on the 1950's alien conspiracy (think Men in Black and bring your tin foil hats). Kids of all ages will enjoy a photo op with Ned and Blart, our two detained friends from the Galaxy next door, and take a tour of their classic Illudium PU 38 powered moon hopper spacecraft. Feel free to engage in a nerf gun war through the secret ventilation shafts and build up a static charge sliding down the big indoor slide or playing for high-score on the classic Atari video game of "Space Invaders".

Inside the real UFO replica enjoy your hand at xBox's flight simulator or one of many other games (game pass) on the bridge - buckle in, we do expect turbulence!

Hangar 18 is part of the micro-resort known as Area 51. Area 51 comprises of 4 individual nightly rental units and share an amazing fun pool area with massive hot tub and pool with a shamu shelf splash area as well as volleyball and swim area. You can rent one unit for a quick escape or all four for that amazing family reunion. Located in the historic downtown area of Hurricane 30 Min from Zion National Park, 10 min. to Sand Hollow/Quail State Parks and Sand Dunes as well as 20 min. to St George.

Check out our listing "Area 51" for a combined, unforgettable experience!

Hangar 18 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bath facility that sleeps 14 in beds. It boasts a full-service kitchen with ample dining space inside and out for your gatherings. The patio is ensconced under a rough sawn timber pergola with Eddison patio lighting and outdoor grill and conversation space to enjoy evening overlooking the pool.

Bedroom Suite 1 - King Bed, private bath, sleeps 1-2 persons.
Bedroom Suite 2 - King Bed, private bath, sleeps 1-2 persons. (Port-a-crib)
Bedroom Suite 3 - King Bed, private bath, sleeps 1-2 persons.
Bedroom Suite 4 - UFO, 4 twin xl beds, private bath, sleeps 1-4 persons
Bedroom Suite 5 - Bio Science Lab, with 4 twin xl beds, private bath, sleeps 1-4 persons

There is room for two more guest to sleep on the sectional sofa, but bedding is not provided. We do have a port-a-crib in the unit.

PETS: This home is pet friendly so the whole family can tag along for the vacation!
Bringing a pet, you will be subject to a one time $45 fee per pet.
Please notify us of the number, breed and weight of any pets you will be bringing. (all animals must be under 50 pounds)
We ask that you do not allow your pets onto the furniture.
We do provide lint rollers at the home for your use to assist us in removal of pet hair from furniture and bedding.
While it is impossible to remove all signs of pet hair, our cleaners do thoroughly clean the entire home including bedding and furniture.

(Pet fee is not automatically applied and will be due after booking)

Public transportation not available in the area.

2-4 days before arrival you will get a link to our check in instructions. Please check that your number is updated in Airbnb. If your number changes after booking, please send a message and let us know. All occupancies subject to owner approval.

Prior to your stay, we require you to complete a pre-arrival form and sign & agree to our rental conditions.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a NO SMOKING property, inside or out.
No parties or events
If you have a pet, it is your responsibility to pick up and clean up any waste both inside and outside the unit.

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Hurricane

Hurricane is home to this holiday home. Sky Mountain Golf Course and Copper Rock Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sand Hollow State Park and Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Pioneer Park and Stout Park.
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Hurricane, UT

What's nearby

  • Grand Circle Plaza - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sky Mountain Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Quail Creek State Park - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Sand Hollow State Park - 17 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Sand Hollow Golf Course - 19 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • St. George, UT (SGU) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maverik - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maverik Adventures First Stop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪River Rock Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hangar 18 @ Area 51 | Themed | Pet Friendly located?

This family-friendly Hurricane holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pioneer Park, Hurricane Valley Pioneer Heritage Park and Hall Park. Stout Park and Community Center Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! We stayed with a big group of two families, there was plenty of space and the kids had so much fun. The property manager was helpful, and when he couldn’t fix our issue, he stopped by the house to fix it. We will stay again if we are ever in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!!! My kids' mind was blown. We loved watching them enjoy both inside and outside. The pool has a great design. And the theme was incredible, even the shower curtains were on point. Great commitment to this property. Impressive!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

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

Amazing

Truly unique and impressive property. Kids loved it and the property is exactly like described!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

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

Incredible place!

Very clever sci-fi themed rental. Perfect space for three families. Thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, outdoor space, and even the teens found themselves climbing thru the upper loft and sliding down the slide. Owner was very friendly and responsive. We are telling all our friends about Hangar 18!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Awesome house!!

This is the absolute coolest house to ever exist. the kids LOVED it and never want to go anywhere else on fanily vacation. Escape Properties really went the extra mile to make sure we had a great stay. Very responsive and kind.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Amazing Stay

What a wonderful home! Besides the obvious cool factor (that my kids lost their minds over!), the house was extremely organized, clean, and well equipped. Probably the best house we've ever rented. We stayed 2 nights, but everyone would have loved to stay longer. The pool and hot tub were lovely, along with the grill and patio. I can't think of anything I'd add to make it better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

jana d.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
You really need to have some grass available if you are advertising a property for dogs. You are almost encouraging them to use your cement to go to the bathroom. There is a very thin patch of weeds along the side of the building for potty with piles of old dog poop still in it. Just and FYI, We didn’t realize that three properties all SHARE the advertised pool and hot tub. Weren’t expecting to share that with strangers. The slide is such a fun idea, ( the whole property is!) but after we crawled through the tubes to get to the slide, we found that our clothes were covered in dog hair, and not from our dogs. I have no idea when it was cleaned last. Super gross. None of us used it again. Piles of dog hair in the corners along the floors and cob webs in corners along the ceiling- even in the bathroom. Hair in the drain. Great idea, and my adult kids loved it. But it just put a huge damper on it because it was pretty dirty. Old food left on the fridge also. I addressed that with the owner, and didn’t get a response on it. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci K.

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

Unique Experience

The place was so much fun for us! My teens loved it! Adult children had a blast! Overall it was a great trip. Pros: lots of space to spread out, plenty of seating, bathroom in each room, many fun things to look at inside! Lots of pots and pans for cooking. Cons: no grass for dogs to potty on, my small dogs could walk right through the slats of the fence. The deck at the pool gets REALLY HOT! Wear your sandals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Hector G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Family vacation

House is nice and lots of room really fun for the kids It wasn’t clean it was dog and cat hair everywhere we are allergic to cats so wasn’t fun for us. If you are going to let people bring pets in to the house a least make sure is clean before renting it out we paid our cleaning fee but the house wasn’t clean for us I think it’s not fair
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney R.

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

Very clean. super fun house!

Fantastic idea for a house theme! Kids will not be disappointed! Very clean interior of the house and amenities were as described. Outside patio needed some extra attention, especially after having pet visitors that left some "leftovers." May have just been missed by the previous guest or cleaning crew. After 3 days of several calls/messages to the property manager, the pool/hot tub issues were resolved. A bit frustrating given the time it took to get anyone to listen, but it was resolved eventually. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Got to be a kid again in this perfectly weird and fun experience. Kids from 12-16 absolutely loved the UFO game room, hot tub, pool and Nerf gun battles. It was so great we had a hard time getting them to go to Zion or go mountain biking! Close to everything in Hurricane. 10 stars all around. Would stay again no question.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne W.

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

Second time staying here

It’s great but they obviously have a big problem with ants we were there in 2023 and it was the same but this time was worse, one of the toilets were covered and there was a dirty sock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We were not told in the listing that the AC couldn’t go under 72, which in the summer it’s already hot so it was hot when sleeping due to this. The front door broke and we were unable to get back into the house, had messaged them, was told someone would be out in the morning, no one came so a second message. Mold in the washer along with a smell. Ants were in the kitchen and in the tunnels. Found trash in the bunk beds. Did not have anything about the pool being shared, neighbors kept throwing trash over the wall into the pool while we were in it. The access “code” to get to the pool is useless as it doesn’t actually lock. Unless you lock it from inside the pool area other people renting the other houses can get onto your patio. We still had a good time but when I communicated multiple times with the owner I did not get a response at all, we checked out a day early due to plans changing and got check out instructions late the day before so we were already gone. I had let them know again we were gone and still no response. Make sure you update your add, we booked this place for kids and they were disappointed they couldn’t go in the tunnels because of ants and trash in them. The ice machine has also been broken for over a year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Austin W.

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

Themed stay

It was fun to stay in this themed Area 51 space. The kids loved the slide, every room had its own bathroom which was nice. We had family staying In The cabin next to us and the third cabin didn’t have occupants, so we didn’t have to share the pool with people we didn’t know, but the hot tub only worked for the first and last day we were there due the week. Over all I think the kids will remember the visit because it was themed. They do make it very clear that pets are welcome, so I knew I would probably need to wash sheets before we slept there, and I did. Bring your own sheets or a lint roller if you don’t bring your pets, we bought our own bed cover to go under the sheets we brought, The beds were comfortable, we did a hike at Kanarraville falls which wasn’t too far away and it was amazing. Overall I was glad to have had the experience and memories with my kids. I would recommend this place if you have kids or want a fun family reunion experience, as you can have three options of places to rent that share the same pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Fun home base for our Zion hiking trip

This property was as cool as the photos. What a unique experience. It was close to a grocery store and restaurants and less than a half hour a way from Zion. The kids loved climbing around the tubes and slides. The hot tub was very nice after hiking. We had one small issue with the pool gate lock not working but the host answered right away and helped with a solution. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Mastermind design and unique stay

We’ve stayed in VRBO‘s all over the country. This one was easily the most unique and well thought out by far. so many thoughtful details. And I always know it’s a good one if they’ve labeled. Their lights and inside their cabinets. silly but true. The spaceship is amazing and super sturdy and solid. Bunks were perfection and they were lots of Nerf gun wars. Such a fun idea. Bottom of line, we loved our alien stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Fun place for kids and families

From the first seconds we came through the door the kids (4 kids, ages 5-12) went nuts! They had so much fun (and they were able to occupy themselves —albeit not super quietly!) the whole time we were there. The pool and hot tub were great too! And nicer than the pics made it seem. For the adults, the seating / eating options were comfortable and flexible which made for great socializing. A great place to hang out. We went to Zion National Park every day we stayed there and it’s a pretty short drive, conveniently located.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice H.

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

UFO Bunker

It was such a fun place to stay. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Perfect Place for Family Fun

Such a great spot - and the property is a huge kid pleaser. Had a wonderful trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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

Very fun experience to come back to after hiking Zion

Kids had a great time, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Cool location and unique and cool property

This is a 100% unique space that will have you and your crew smiling from the jump. We made it our base of operations for visits to Zion National park, Bryce Canyon NP, Snow Canyon State Park and other area attractions and it was a convenient location for them and not far from our flights into Vegas. The design is really incredible and a kids paradise with the tunnels, nerf guns and video game room. And we all appreciated the roominess, 5 bedrooms and mega TV in the "Great Hall." As unique as the property is, it's not impeccable. The dining room table was damaged, the kitchen was not put together with the same care and craftsmanship as the alien spaceship bunkhouse (dishwasher and oven interfere, ice maker didn't work, old pan needing replacement) and the hot tub isn't available 24*7 but requires communication to owner and wait for heating. Total first world problems I know. My point is this is a super fun place at a relatively high price point but it's not a super luxury option, so eyes wide open and you'll have a great time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred G.

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

Kids love UFOs

Grandkids and kids loved it. Everyone had a great time. Young ones didn’t want to leave to go to the national park. Even adults got into the action with nerf gun wars, alien invasions etc. Plenty of space for large group. Would definitely recommend for family and friends trip with kids of all ages. We will surely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tera C.

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

The mother ship

My family and friends loved hanger 18. We would love to spend another vacation there. It was pet friendly, had good amenities, great location, and private. The only thing that I would like to see is the hot tub a little hotter. Then this hidden gem would be the best place ever to call home for a couple days.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandie H.

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

Amazing place

We loved this place. I think the only complaint was the internet connection. The pool and hot tub were perfect for all ages and the house was so fun and comfortable. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Springville, UT

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

Entertaining

I wanted a place we could just go and stay and be entertained. This was that place. We left 2x to go out to eat and that was it. So much fun for the kids and adults. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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