Staycation in Utah

stay·ca·tion/

staykashion / noun / informal
a vacation spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions.

"People are staying closer to home now", says Jamie Simpson, a hospitality insider. Staycations are the NEW vacations according to a recent Forbes article.

For those of us native to Utah, the seemingly endless days of basking in the warm sun in our southern counterparts can make for long winters daydreaming to leave town. While the idea of jumping up to go on vacation every time the weather of your choice becomes inclement to your taste, that my friends, would become quite costly, no matter what budget saving diva aunt you have in the family.

The great news is that you don't have to go away to get away! There are so many fantastic local attractions right here within the greater Salt Lake City area, Park City, Moab, or in sunny St. George. You can book one of our vacation homes and play tourist in any one of these amazing Utah locations.  

Visit our Salt Lake City Vacation Rentals and become your own tour guide! Forget about  spending all day Sunday cleaning the house...we'll do it for you! Unplug and getaway with your loved ones while staying in a gorgeous vacation rental - fully furnished and outfitted with the best amenities. Tour the city or hike the beautiful Wasatch front and then relax in your own private hot tub before playing a game of poker with your best buddies. Perhaps you'd rather enjoy cozy movie night in a custom home theater with your closest friends or play billiards during your corporate retreat.

We have homes of every size, for every group, for every occasion. We've put together a list below, but please feel free to call one of our expert travel planners at (801) 747-0218 if you have any questions and/or would like assistance to reserve one of our vacation homes. Also, don't forget to check out our amazing Guest Service partners in our various communities where we offer homes for great services and discounts.

Our Staycation Activity Guide is a helpful Utah tourism resource for the best of Utah. Salt Lake City, Park City and St. George offer so many fun activities, restaurants, and attractions to explore. Browse our top recommendations in our local area and include some of these great places in your travel plans.

Vacation Homes perfect for Utah Staycations

in Salt Lake
Draper Poolhouse (private indoor pool and theater)
Chateau Woodlands (ultimate estate with 3 game rooms)
Bountiful Retreat (theater, games galore, playground, mountainside, amazing views)
Riviera Retreat (10 minutes from downtown, 10 minutes from ski resorts Brighton and Solitude)

in Moab
Sage Creek Resort luxury condos (magical must-see destination pool!)

in St. George

Paradise Village at Zion in Santa Clara
Grand Resort #98 at Paradise Village (has it all - most popular!)
Poolside Retreat #33 at Paradise Village (best poolside location)
Grand Legacy Retreat #89 at Paradise Village (huge for groups)
Sandstone Reteat #87 at Paradise Village (rent with #89 for giant groups - pool, hot tub, huge theater)
Poolside Oasis #44 at Paradise Village (rooftop deck overlooking pools, theater, game room)

Ocotillo Springs Resort in Santa Clara
Pool Palace #31 (private pool, hot tub, fire pit, pickle ball courts, community resort pool)

Vida Sol Resort in Washington
The Oasis #497 (private hot tub, fire pit, pool access)

in Hurricane (Sand Hollow Reservoir and near Zion National Park)
Poolside Retreat Lake House (private outdoor pool, game room, located at the lake)