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Smithsonian Retreat | Enjoy Zion Skyline Views

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sport court
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Smithsonian Retreat | Enjoy Zion Skyline Views

An unbelievable launch pad or just-stay-around-home pad for your exploration of Southern Utah, Lake Powell, and the Grand Canyon. Amazing views of Zion National Park from the south, Smithsonian Butte and Gooseberry Mesa from the west. Take day trips to some of earth's most majestic sites or stay home and enjoy the giant playroom, private tennis court, or gorgeous views. There is easy access to vast federal lands from this unparalleled property.

Property manager

Timberroot Rustic Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4800 sq ft (446 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

830403
The Smithsonian Retreat With Zion Skyline Views Hurricane

About the neighborhood

Map
Apple Valley, UT

What's nearby

  • Zion National Park - 38 min drive
  • Zion Canyon Visitor Center - 39 min drive
  • Zion National Park South Entrance - 47 min drive
  • Angels Landing - 58 min drive
  • The Narrows - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • St. George Regional Airport (SGU) - 46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smithsonian Retreat | Enjoy Zion Skyline Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smithsonian Retreat | Enjoy Zion Skyline Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smithsonian Retreat | Enjoy Zion Skyline Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smithsonian Retreat | Enjoy Zion Skyline Views located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Canaan Mountain Wilderness, Smithsonian Butte, and Red Bull Rampage Bike Park. Regalo and Gooseberry Mesa are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Smithsonian Retreat | Enjoy Zion Skyline Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

C P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Made the best of it!
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this unique property. Unfortunately, the renovations being done were far from completed when we arrived. Instead of the 4 bedroom, 4 bath house we rented, we arrived to find a house with 1 master and 2 bunk bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an inaccessible garage. It was Christmas, and we had multiple family units traveling from TX and Arkansas, so we stayed and made the best of it. While there was plenty of space with the huge, separate game room, not having the Queen bedroom and its adjoining bath was a definite inconvenience. (My 87 year old mother ended up on a bunk bed!)This misrepresentation of the available property was an unacceptable lapse in communication, esp because I asked about it one week prior! Timberroot did refund 25% of the nightly room rate. (They also offered to send construction/cleaning crews the day after we arrived, but we declined as it would have been even more disruptive to our vacation.)We loved the property grounds and made use of the outdoor decks, patio swings, fire pit, and lighted tennis court. So much love and care has been put into this property and we appreciated that- and the beautiful surroundings. The kitchen is very well equipped with even a rice cooker and an air fryer! (Note, no dishwasher, but not a bother for us.)It was great to have a large dining table where everyone could eat together and large living room where we could all sit comfortably. Great property, obviously disappointed, refund helped.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay
Eclectic and cool place with great access to Zion via a back dirt road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good experience
Clean, well stocked with supplies, quiet location. Fairly easy to find. Good experience for first time VRBO use
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded gem
Very secluded house with great views and ample space for large groups. The house was very clean and had great amenities - both that were and weren't fully highlighted on the listing. For example, the tennis court is a 10sec walk from the house, and rackets + balls were provided, the kitchen was well stocked with essentials (oil, spices, salt), and the views of the surrounding southern utah buttes and landscape were stunning and visible directly from the porch of the property. The location of the property was perfect for us. Getting to Zion is quite easy, and took us ~45mins in the morning. We also went to Snow canyon state park ~1hr, Red Canyon Slot (peekaboo kanab) ~1:10 and coral pink sand dunes state park ~40mins. The driving is stunning as you are surrounded by the beautiful landscapes that make the drives go by in a flash. Our only complaints would be that some of the items in the game room were not in great condition (pinball is broken for example). Additionally the bathroom nearest to the entryway to the house was in need of some structural TLC (peeling wallpaper, soft spots in linoleum) and the toilet made a very loud and annoying whining sound for several minutes after being flushed - I would recommend that the property management company get a plumber out to fix this issue in particular. Overall staying in this property was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend it for all manner of trips!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrien

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and location to Zion
We had a great stay at this comfy house. It was a good location for trips to Zion and Bryce, plus some local attractions such as Sand Hollow State Park. The views from the house were great, everything was comfortable. We had everything we needed. We loved hanging out on the swings after a day of hiking and our teen boys enjoyed the tennis court once it cooled down in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely hideaway
Overall I and my family were completely excited to stay at this property! The house itself was aesthetically unique and so comfortable. The views were outstanding, and we loved playing tennis everyday!! The only drawbacks would be that the landscape maintenance had been overlooked for a long time and high weeds were everywhere. The jacuzzi tub in the bathroom only had cold water, at least while we were there, so we couldn’t use it. These two things however, would not keep me from reserving the home in the future, it was delightful to stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca
Good place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zion Trip
This was a nice home base for our week stay. We were able to cover parks and tours in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. The house was a quiet retreat after long days of exploring. The private basketball/tennis court was an added bonus for our children. As well as the game room. Views are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G., Callahan, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Home & Panoramic Views
The property is massive and the home was perfect! Plenty of room for large families! 4 bathrooms was perfect for getting ready in the morning. The views are amazing… no matter what direction you look there’s something beautiful to see. The toiletries and Kleenex in each bathroom is nice. No need to bring shampoo and conditioner. The game room is a bonus! And the covered patio area with hammock swings was perfect to take in the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine P., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family vacation
This property was our base camp for a family vacation. We visited Zion (about a 45 min drive) & Bryce Canyon (about 2 hours away) which were amazing and phenomenal. We also scheduled a tour of the Peek-a-boo slot canyons near Kanab which was worth the 45 minute drive in a different direction. We had a large group of grandparents, parents, and children between the ages of 10-17. This house helped us spend time together. The outside table was a great place for lunch- and fit all of us comfortably. The grassy area out front was a favorite spot for morning coffee, and the kids lived in the game room when we weren’t at one of southern Utah’s amazing national parks. And the views from pretty much every spot of the house were jaw dropping at every time of day. The kids said one of their favorite moments was lying on the driveway looking up at the stars one night. This was the perfect spot for our multi-generational family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Actual Zion View
Loved the big patio table and cozy living room. Lots of space and property feels very private. Feels like a lived in vacation home, but also very clean and comfortable. Following up on the “lived in” aspect, the railing on the back patio is not very secure, and one of the bathroom doors attached to a bedroom only locks with a single tiny hook that latches onto a hole in the drywall. If these repairs were made, would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laura B., Michigan, SouthDakota, Wyo

Liked: Cleanliness
Smithsonian
We enjoyed our stay. The drive to Zion is easy and it was nice to have a grocery store right on the way. Nice to have a quiet place after the crowds in Zion. Kids had fun. Best part was breakfast on the patio and coffee in the loungers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this property!
We would stay here again! Our only complaint was the water pressure wasn’t great. We made it work and like I mentioned, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Beautiful, quiet and relaxing property. The only thing that would have made it better is a hot tub to sit in under the stars when it was snowing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zion
This property was perfect for a group of six women that traveled all over Utah and loved it. Beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a View!
We stayed at The Smithsonian for six nights. Apple Valley is a great location to get away from it all but close enough to the major sights to travel to the various sights in the area. The house was clean, wonderful, and spacious. We'd sit out back and enjoy the views of Zion, especially as the sun rose and set. We made a fire and had fun stargazing one evening too. We would gladly return to The Smithsonian again should we have the opportunity to continue exploring Utah's beautiful countryside.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Perfect location for Zion and Bryce Canyon. We had such a great trip. We used the game room and the tennis court, which was nice to have. It was so quiet and the views were beautiful. The house was unique and we loved it. The host was great at communicating with us. We had no issues. Thank you so much for letting us stay in you awesome home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the property. It was clean and well maintained.
The house is unique and perfect for large families or multiple families. The light switches will keep you guessing but that’s part of the uniqueness of this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck and Mariann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
June getaway
Great property, super quiet and private. Enjoyed the private tennis court with night lights and the amazing views. Great TV room set up. The Disney Plus and other paid subscriptions provided with the rental is a nice touch. Recommend the play room with pool table, foosball, air hockey and other games including an arcade style pinball machine. Property was clean and had everything needed for an extended stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

tae h., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Home on top of the hill
We had an amazing time exploring Zion but at the end of the day, we couldn’t wait to fo back to the house. We loved everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with amazing views
This house was so unique and was placed in a beautiful landscape of Utah. It was great for the group of friends who were traveling there to do the Narrows Top-Down! House was clean. We had some issues with the AC during our last night but we messaged Frank and he said he would have maintenance look into it. I would totally stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house, wonderful views
We enjoyed our stay, sitting on the deck taking in the views of Zion and Smithsonian Butte. The kitchen, snug as described, had everything we needed and was easy to work in. The living spaces were well-furnished and great for relaxing. We picked up groceries in Hurricane before our arrival; it's a relatively short drive so it would have been easy to resupply if we'd needed to. Frank was very responsive to the questions we sent mid-stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Elizabethtown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Private, Cozy, Clean...Wonderful!
We recently stayed at Frank's place for a family trip to Zion National Park and other nearby sightseeing. At the end of our time there we were sorry to leave because we had enjoyed it so much. My husband and I stayed in the main house master and my mom was in the casita. They are in separate ends of the house so we each had our own space and privacy, but we could spend time together in the lovely living room and kitchen. We enjoyed making breakfast each morning and looking at the views while having coffee. The house is more than thoughtfully stocked which was great for fly-in guests like ourselves so we're not constantly running to the store for basics. The love Frank has for this home shines through and I would recommend staying here for any family group looking for a Zion vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion Retreat of 14
The Smithsonian Retreat is very well accommodated for large families and we found it mostly as described in the VRBO/Home Away advertisement. The following is a room by room assessment designed to provide some feedback to those that wish to stay here. This assessment includes a few "nitpicks", none of which would change our mind to stay here in the future. Internet service: DO NOT touch the white Google devices throughout the home as these provide the internet service for the home. We did this by mistake and inadvertently wiped out the system by touching the small reset button on the back of the main device located in the kitchen. Frank, the property owner, had to walk me through a rather painful reset process. Kitchen: The kitchen is very well stocked with plenty of utensils, pots and pans, coffee maker, toaster, etc., but is quite small compared to the rest of the house, allowing only 2 adults inside at a time. There is also no dishwasher, which is inconvenient as you are forced to hand wash everything. The microwave is situated up high, over the bar, which makes it inaccessible for small children unless they crawl up on the counter or on a bar stool from the other side. Living Room: Very large room with huge sectional sofa, 2 matching recliner chairs and a large TV just as you see in the photos. Dining Room: Seats 10 very comfortably at the huge table with another small table with stool seating for 4 more. Front bedroom has a queen bed with an ensuite bathroom and the other bunk room sleeps up to 6. Mid house bedroom: Bunk room arrangement, sleeps up to 5 with a trundle bed and blow up mattress and an ensuite bathroom. Reasonably sized bedroom for 3 occupants, but can do 5. Master bedroom: Very large master with a cavernous ensuite bathroom. Has 2 reclining chairs at the foot of the king bed that we used as sleepers and to watch TV. Game room: Air hockey table was broken and unusable. Darts were fun, but many had broken flights and were unusable. Need extra sand for the shuffleboard table. Retro pinball machine was cool; however, the ball return doesn't work. Some instructions for it would have been extremely helpful. Grounds: The grounds are very nice with the tennis court/basketball hoops and appear in real life as they do in the photos. There is no onsite property management so if you have any maintenance issues, you will need to contact the owners, who are very responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019