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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Thompson springs, UT
  • Place, Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Arches National Park Visitor Center
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Arches National Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Gecko House

In the center of Thompson Springs ghost town! Quiet and peaceful. This is not for the person who loves rush hour in the big city! There is a Shell station in town and that's it! Bring groceries with you when you come. Moab and Arches National park is about a half hour drive to the south. This place is really all about freedom. If you decide to ride an ATV through Town, nobody bothers you. If you decide to ride your bicycle down old hwy 6 you might pass a car, but chances are you won't.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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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.
Pets must be in a kennel when left unattended. Outside they must be on leash and you must clean up after your pet.
Quiet time is 10 pm to 7 am.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Thompson Springs

Thompson Springs is home to Gecko House. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Thompson springs, UT

What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 18 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 41 min drive - 64.5 km
  • Arches National Park - 42 min drive - 66.3 km
  • Slickrock Bike Trail - 57 min drive - 80.2 km
  • Moab KOA - 58 min drive - 80.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Joes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SILVER GRILL CAFÉ - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gecko House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Gecko House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gecko House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 208 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

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

Vacation with friends

Great place easy in and out close to moab
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valarie C.

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

Perfect weekend stay

Was perfect for a weekend trip to arches and canyonlands. Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M., Charlott, NC

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

Our very favorite place to stay at the Gecko house.

Love the Gecko house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia T., Chino Hills, CA

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

Great Place, Great Price!

We loved our stay at this little place. We were greeted after a long, hot day with nice cold air conditioning and the whole place made us want to stay a couple more days. If we do another road trip in this direction, we'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liv C.

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

Great place to stay

Was very clean and enjoyable stay. Easy to check in had everything we needed for the night. Easy check out process. Would happily stay again. The view was beautiful as well. We enjoyed sitting on the porch swing and just looking out into the desert and the night sky.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Thompson springs

Enjoyed our stay, great hosts, very nice cabin, great area to walk dog, enjoyed seeing the petroglyphs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jenny I.

Disliked: Location

Nice cabin

Is a peaceful place ! The cabin was good , clean enough supplies and very comfortable. The Town has no access to restaurants near by is good considering to bring your own food ! But is a good alternative to stay outside Moab
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

A home away from home

We can here specially to wander around the Sego Canyon Petroglyphs area, which we did. But we were charmed by the Gecko Cabin, which fit our needs perfectly. We cooked supper and breakfast both, spread out and took several walks. The check-in process went smoothly, as well as check-out. I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

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

Quiet and Comfortable

Quiet campground area even though it was full, did hear the train whistle nearby in the night but didn't bother us and was disclosed by owner. Cabin was clean and comfortable for 4 adults, had all the needed dishes, towels, sheets, pillows and blankets. Staff was friendly. Will recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack W.

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

Clean and cozy

We got in late and only stayed the one night but everything was as advertised and very clean. We slept well and went on our way the next morning. The location was very easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith T., Littleton, CO

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

Great affordable cabin!

This cabin was clean and very functional. Nothing super fancy, but a good amount of room and features for the price. Owner was helpful and responded promptly. There is not much in Thompson Springs itself, but this is a great jumping-off spot for Moab and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Kevin S.

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

Not very clean

The place was very small and there was cat hair everywhere (my wife is very allergic to cats). Hair in the shower and red spots all over the concrete pad in the front which our dog rolled all over in. We never tried to contact the hosts as with all the cat hair there would have been very little they could have done. We ended up leaving a getting a hotel in Moab.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Amber K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fleas or bed bugs - choose cautiously

There was absolutely no personal communications or feeling that a humans were even involved with this process for the reservation. I arrive late and fumbled my way around the darkness of the neighborhood until I figured out which unit was mine. And that was strictly by the photograph. When I got inside the unit, the floors were greasy, and the shower did not work well. Even if you set a moderate temperature, it would oscillate between scolding, hot and freezing cold. Exhausted slept on top of the covers because it was hot in the room. The next morning I woke up , with bite marks all over my legs from what were mites, fleas, or bedbugs, I don’t know which, but there was a lot of them, and I was glad I was only there five short hours before I had to hit the road again. The only evidence that a human being was involved in the process was a form that was left on the kitchen table for me along with a pen, asking me to fill out some questions , I do not recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Debbie M.

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

Forgotten loyal 10 yrs guest almost stranded paid for year ago

We have been coming to Ballard RV Park 10 yrs. Never thought they totally overlooked our reservation we made a year ago and paid in full 1 yr ago also. Vrbo was never contacted because we got an email showing everything was OK with the Gecko House and we were looking forward in staying there, our favorite house. When we got there Monday night because we were driving from NC across country, exhausted, to find someone else in our house , we freaked out. I went to the office and it was closed but had a # to call. Called the # and told the lady that someone was in our house . She came early didn't know what was happening. I was furious that this is happening to us which we never had a problem before. Found out someone rented the house after we made the reservation and paid in full and they were permanent resident In February the next year Never mind that it was reserved by us late June. Then didn't contact us to put us in another property to cover our reservation. Totally left us stranded after traveling so far. The manager was out of town and the lady I was dealing with was the cleaning staff. She told us they were all booked which was an awful feeling that we had nowhere to go. She only had a camper which I wasn't going to go for because I rented a house. She was the only one that took responsibility and felt awful. Belinda saved our vacation She moved things around and got us in a nice house somehow. She alone was a god sent! Very sad that the owner and manager didn't care
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lana T.

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

Moab offroad trip.

We originally reserved the Gecko house, but were upgraded to a 5th wheel. We had no problems with it at all, actually it was quite nice to be upgraded to two bathrooms! It was clean, no issue with water pressure, and the scenery was quite nice. I also enjoyed the peace and quiet. I’d definitely stay again! Only Quam was the distance to Moab, but I knew it was a ways, plus I don’t like crowds, so it really was perfect! The sights that we could go see right down the road was awesome too!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Thanks!

Cozy little house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

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

The Towels!

It was perfect! Clean, easy to find! Fabulous Turkish bath towels were very soft and plush! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Great central location to stay

We had a great stay at Gecko House! So cute and the perfect size for me and my daughter for our first trip to Utah. Well supplied, laundry on site. Host VERY responsive. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

wendy s.

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

Arches visit

Worked well for a quick visit to Arches National Park and was reasonablly priced
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Utah Travel

Place was just as described , easy to find of the interstate
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neisha M.

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

Great.

Have stayed here once before and would come back for a third time . Very clean and convenient to Moab.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Perfect

We had a great time at the Gecko House. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We loved to watch the sunset from the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

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

Peacful

Great place to stay !! If you have time explore the canyon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

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

Awesome little place

Had a great time at the gecko house. It’s perfect to have a nice place to come back to within an hour of canyonlands and arches. Will definitely be back at some point.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Gecko house

Loved this area! We loved the sunsets on the front porch swing! Property owner/manager was easy going and made it easy to come and go without any hassle at all! P
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Walt Williams

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I love adventure and beautiful scenery, open spaces, no crowds and lots of wild life. My idea of relaxing is not waiting in line at Disney world (although it has its place)

Why they chose this property

I bought this property because its not handy to shopping and air pollution and traffic jams and noise and confusion and stress... hundreds of miles of unfenced public property! serenity!!!!

What makes this property unique

You can go hundreds of miles on an ATV and not cross private property
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