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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 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

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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

Property # 702228vb
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.
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Thompson Springs, UT

What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • John Wesley Powell River History Museum - 23 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Green River State Park - 24 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 33 min drive - 64.9 km
  • Arches National Park - 34 min drive - 66.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ranch House pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Ranch House?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ranch House on 8 June 2026 start from AU$161, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ranch House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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. 125 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, exactly as described. Everything worked. Well supplied. Set up was great for two couples. Very quiet neighborhood. Easy access. Close to everything we wanted to see without being in the middle of all the tourism. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy staying at Ballard! We've been here at least six times and it's always fantastic. Looking forward to the next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thank you
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you, Safe travels
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
We are happy to hear that you had everything you needed for your stay. Safe travels!
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you, Safe Travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Our unit was comfortable, nicely decorated, clean, and well equipped. The front porch swing was and unexpected pleasure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you, Safe Travels
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thank you, Safe Travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rusty C.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylwia O.

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

Beautiful place!

We stayed in the the Ranch House. Everything was perfect. House was clean and very comfortable. The location was convenient to Arches, Sego Canyon Rock Art and to I70. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thank you, Safe Travels
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2024
Thank you. We strive to make our rentals a great place to relax and rest between adventures. We wish you safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us again! We are glad you enjoyed everything while you were here. We look forward to seeing you again next time!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2024
Thank you. Safe travels
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean comfy and ready
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Perfect Peace!

Clean, comfortable, very affordable! A wonderful place away from the Hub Bub of SLC and Moab! Yet quick car ride to both!! And we could see the stars and hear the birds, and very little else! So quiet, so peaceful! Can not recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you safe travels
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2024
Thank you, safe travels
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2023
Thank you, Safe travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

PERFECT

The location was perfect for us (traveling to Zion from Colorado). We spent 2 nights here and explored arches and canyonlands a bit. This is about 30 minutes from Arches.. That was a positive as were away from the hustle and bustle of Moab. The house itself is lovely....very clean and a perfect size for 2 couples. The basics were very well stocked....we would absolutely love to stay here again if through this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank You for your kind review. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

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

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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