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Gecko House

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Experience the tranquility of Thompson Springs at this unique property, where freedom and solitude blend with adventure. Explore the ghost town's historic streets, ride an ATV through the quiet roads or bike down old hwy 6.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

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.

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Gecko House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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

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

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

Jeff S.

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

Thanks!

Cozy little house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Meredith F.

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

Great stay

We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

Shellie R.

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

Always Amazing

We love staying at Thompson Springs! It’s always a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

Nice cabin!

A very nice one-bedroom cabin. Had all the little amenities, very clean, great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillery B.

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

We were very impressed by the cute little house. It was evident that they care about your experience

We plan to stay here again in the future. We had everything that we needed and truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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

Buffie G.

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

Natural beauty

Visited to see all the natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Thompson Springs Paradise

This place was clean, amazingly peaceful, and so much healer than staying in Moab. The communication was great with the owner and check in was extremely simple. I highly recommend this gem in the middle of a peaceful high desert.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay

Nice and quaint little place that was also quiet and very clean. Loved seeing the stars at night and easy drive to Moab!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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

Stephanie W.

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

Quiet little spot

We stayed for a long weekend. The house was clean and was a perfect little quiet crash pad after hiking/exploring all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Joe K.

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

Na

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 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

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