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Ranch House

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4924 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Property manager

Walt Williams

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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
Contactless check-out available

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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

Ghost Town Desert Campsite Thompson Springs
Ghost Town Desert Thompson Springs
Ghost Town In The Desert
Ghost Town In The Desert Thompson
Ghost Town In The Desert Campsite Thompson
Ghost Town In The Desert Campsite
Ghost Town In The Desert Campsite
Ghost Town In The Desert Thompson
Ghost Town In The Desert Campsite Thompson

About the area

Map
Thompson Springs, UT

What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 25 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 36 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Arches National Park - 45 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Moab KOA - 52 min drive - 68.9 km
  • Corona Arch - 117 min drive - 76.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Joes - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ranch House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Ranch House?

As of Mar 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ranch House on Mar 10, 2025 start from CA $166.67, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Ranch House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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Ranch House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

Great place
Great place. Had everything we needed. Perfect for 2 couples. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

First time to Arches
Perfect getaway place, affordable, clean, cozy, great location to see Arches, Canyonlands and others!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Valentina S.

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

8/10 Good

Chad M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Rupert, ID

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rusty C., Ashland City, TN United States

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

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

Great Launch Pad
Easy access to a ton of outdoor activities. Nice home with a great deck.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylwia O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N., Salt Lake City, Utah

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Clean comfy and ready
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L., McMinnville, TN

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Amazing!
I loved staying here! It was impeccably clean and peaceful. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. I left one of my key fobs for my truck and they called me and are sending it to me. You usually have to call and ask when you discover you forgot something but their housekeeper found it and took it in and they called me ironically when I had just discovered I couldn’t find it.my only wish is that I stayed longer. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H., Littleton, Colorado

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

8/10 Good

Terry

Very noisy blower for air conditioner. Everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

comfortable
Very convenient location for exploring Moab and surrounding area. Beds were very comfortable and the place was just amazingly clean for a desert environment. We had the main circuit breaker pop on Sunday morning around 8 am and the maintenance guy was there in about 5 minutes and things were back up. Very very responsive. It has a nice easy going vibe and just felt comfortable the whole time. Had everything we needed including coffee, creamer, sugar; along with cooking pots and pans - even a pizza pan. ( which we did use.)
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ushang T.

Good stay
Great place for 4 ppl to crash close to zion. Very beautiful and has all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024