Plan your retreat in our southwestern home situated on 40 secluded acres with breathtaking views of Zion National Park. Sensational sunsets from the deck in the evening are a prelude to phenomenal star gazing. Every window in the home offers a "million dollar" view. Parking for boats/ATVs and boarding facilities for horses are available. Nearby access to BLM trails for hiking, world class mountain biking, ATVs and horseback riding. Close proximity to Zion, Lake Powell and North Rim Grand Canyon.
The space:
As you pass through the private gate at the entrance of Mount Zion View Ranch, you will have unobstructed views beyond the horse pasture of Zion National Park and Smithsonian Butte. You will have a sense of peace as you drive along the well maintained gravel lane that will lead you through cedar pine groves to the home on the hillside of the upper 40 acres. The site of this exceptional and unique home was thoughtfully selected to display the most spectacular views of the valley. If you are looking for a private retreat, this is the place for you. As you ascend the outdoor stairs to the deck and upper entrance of this well built home, you will be treated to a spectacular overview of the property. The front main door will take you into the well decorated and comfortable great room with floor to ceiling windows. The great room sofa can comfortably seat 10 people. The kitchen is large and well equipped. Also on the upper floor is a large master suite with a king bed, private access to the deck and indoor jacuzzi tub. There is also a secondary bedroom with a queen size bed and the large sofa in the great room also folds out into a sofa sleeper. The main floor laundry room is adjacent to the kitchen and has access to a back deck with stairs to the back yard. The lower level of the home can be accessed from interior stairs or from an outside entrance. It has the "horse lovers" bedroom with a queen bed and the "country room" with a queen bed. There is a full bath, kitchenette and additional large great room with a piano on the lower level.
Mount Zion View Ranch is an outstanding place to find personal peace in a retreat from the world or an ideal home base for exploring southern Utah and northern Arizona. We are located within 40 minutes of Zion National Park. World class JEM bike trailhead is less than 15 minutes away. Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Snow Canyon, Pine Valley, Brian Head, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Kanab, Kolob, Jacob's Lake and Sand Hollow Reservoir are all doable day trips. We are within 2 hours of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Toroweap Overlook, Lake Powell, Anetlope Canyon, and Bryce Canyon. Hurricane and St. George are your closest full-service towns. ATVs are available to rent in Hurricane for exploring Sand Hollow, Coral Pink Sand Dunes and Toroweap Overlook. Bike rentals are also available in Hurricane.
This is a stand out property that is well maintained, thoughtfully designed and tastefully decorated with panoramic views and a central location to the natural wonders of the region.
Guest access:
Guests will have access to entire home, laundry, BBQ, and 40 acre property to exclude horse corrals unless guests have made arrangements with hosts to board horses. ATV and boat parking are available.
Getting around:
A front wheel drive vehicle will be adequate for travel to Apple Valley throughout all seasons of the year. High clearance vehicles are great for exploring nearby Pink Coral Sand Dunes and Sunshine Route to Toroweap Overlook of the Grand Canyon.
Neighborhood description & distances to other recreational areas and towns:
Apple Valley is a farming and residential community of local residents who enjoy living in this quiet, beautiful landscape. It is roughly 14 miles to Zion National Park via the Rockville Road if you have a high clearance vehicle. Most people take the traditional route thru Hurricane and Springdale which takes less than an hour. Hurricane, UT and Colorado City, AZ are the closet towns for full size grocery stores and Costco is located 30 minutes away in St. George, UT.
Other distances are as follows:
Bryce Canyon: 120 miles
Grand Canyon (North Rim): 117 miles
Lake Powell: 120 miles
Antelope Canyon: 125 miles
Snow Canyon State Park: 38 miles
Pine Valley: 64 miles
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: 50 miles
Brian Head Ski Resort: 82 miles
Las Vegas, NV: 149 miles
St. George, UT: 30 miles
Jacob Lake, AZ: 73 miles
Capitol Reef National Park: 131 miles
Lake Mead, NV: 132 miles
Other things to note:
Contact host for information on boarding horses and outdoor dog pen/kennel during your stay.
