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24| Bartlett Place in St George with 3 Master Suites
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About
Located at Paradise Village at Zion #24 in Santa Clara, Utah this home is centrally located to nearby Gubler Park, Snow Canyon and all the amenities Paradise Village Resort and Waterpark have to offer.
You're sure to fall in love with this stunning home situated in the heart of scenic southern Utah. Two stories of bright, inviting and comfortable living spaces offer any group the perfect space to entertain, relax, and enjoy each other's company. This home provides ideal accommodations for multiple families, reunions, and large group gatherings.
Bartlett Place is furnished will all the conveniences of home, including high-speed internet and a washer/dryer. The large kitchen allows you to test your cooking skills, finished with white quartz counters and stainless steel appliances. Pick a seat at the long 10-person dining table, one of the 4 island bar stools, or step onto the covered patio for an additional 6 outdoor dining seats. Relax, have fun, and do it all at this well equipped home. Challenge a friend to a game of ping pong, break out one of the many provided board games, or take a short walk to the 2-tier resort pool that features a waterfall, rock water slide, grotto and 20-person hot tub. Finish the evening on the cozy covered patio roasting marshmallows on the fire pit. Treat your group to a memorable vacation at this epic southern Utah vacation home.
Features:
• Extended covered patio w/ dining space
• Fire pit & BBQ on patio
• Paved walkway to resort pool is right off patio
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Private balcony with lounge seating and views!
• TVs in each room with cable access
• DVD/Blu Ray player
• Board games
• Ping pong table
• Outdoor gaming equipment
• Washer and dryer
• Extra water heater
Accommodations:
(all bedrooms on 2nd floor unless noted)
• Room 1: king (main level, sleeps 2)
• Room 2: king (sleeps 2)
• Room 3: queen (sleeps 2)
• Room 4: queen bed, full over full bunk w/ twin trundle (sleeps 5-7)
• Upstairs Living Room: 2 queen sofa sleepers (sleeps 4)
Total sleeping capacity: 17 (including sofa sleepers)
Total beds: 9 (including sofa sleepers)
Bathrooms (4 full, 1 half)
• Room 1 en suite
• Room 2 en suite
• Room 3 en suite
• Room 4 en suite
• 1 Half bathroom
Community Amenities
• Kid’s Cove water park & lazy river
• Two-tier heated pool w/ water slide
• 2 Large community hot tubs
• Clubhouse fitness room
• Walking, running and biking trails
• RV & boat parking
• SPIN e Scooters
• Sand volleyball & 6 pickleball courts
• Access to Archie Gubler Park - Baseball fields, splash pad, basketball
Features
Paradise Village at Zion
- Paradise Village at Zion Resort
Availability
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10 | 11 $193 /nt | 12 $193 /nt | 13 $193 /nt | 14 | 15 | 16 $193 /nt |
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25 $372 /nt | 26 $201 /nt | 27 $193 /nt | 28 $193 /nt | 29 $316 /nt |
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24 $362 /nt | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 $627 /nt | 30 $604 /nt |
31 $490 /nt |
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26 $437 /nt | 27 $424 /nt | 28 $276 /nt | 29 $342 /nt | 30 $449 /nt | 31 $465 /nt |
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30 $316 /nt |
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27 $269 /nt | 28 $222 /nt | 29 $222 /nt | 30 $223 /nt | 31 $370 /nt |
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24 $254 /nt | 25 $574 /nt | 26 $618 /nt | 27 $612 /nt | 28 $662 /nt | 29 $707 /nt | 30 $662 /nt |
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Reviews
Leave a ReviewSuch a fun Staycation!!
Megan D., Saint George, UT United States
Not our favorite stay
Chelsey B., Herriman, UT United States
our stay has been less than ideal. Our dryer hasn’t worked since we got here on Thursday. We called Friday and Saturday for someone to come fix it and although someone said they would be here they never showed after 4 phone calls. The vacuum does not work, there is no broom to sweep, no laundry detergent( yet we are required to wash two loads of towels). No one can connect to the internet service, the silverware and bowls were put back in the pantry and still had food all over them. I have stayed in Paradise Village for years now and the service has been less than ideal. I’m so dissatisfied and never leave a bad review but this stay has been unacceptable. Not to mention our check in was 4:00 and we still had to wait to check in because the cleaners were still here. We had also left a couple of pillows in the main bedroom after check out, however we were told they are not there, which I assume means they were thrown out.
Solid Rental - needs to improve Internet
Danny G., American Fork, UT US
Everything was as described. It's a nice, spacious rental with plenty of the standard amenities. Pool areas are fun for kids.
Recommendation: Need to improve the standard internet provided. The standard network was very slow, and we were all constantly being logged out and required to log back in. This seems like "table steaks" for a rental property, and it was a bit of a hassle for us and our kids.
enjoying Christmas Holiday
Debbie P., Ivins, UT US
We had a wonderful time. Enjoyed the extra room and large kitchen.
Gone Down Hill
John S., Vancouver, WA United States
Our group has stayed in this house before but I'm sad to say the house has gone downhill. Mosty small things but they add up. Some TV's needed repair person, BBO poor condition, AC has noise in attic over upstairs queen bedroom, AC hard to control (could be our inexperience), and worst of all some tub-showers were unsafe (NEED NO-SLIP ON FLOOR OF TUB). This house is very expensive and should be better maintained.
Manager's Response
We appreciate you staying with us for the second year in a row. We loved having you. We do show here that you did indeed report each of these things and we are very grateful since most guests don't. We have had a lot of guests stay here since you stayed here last, and it has taken its toll in wear and tear. But we have shared your comments with the owner and our team, and we are addressing these issues. We do disagree though that the home has gone downhill, wear and tear is to be expected. But there is a difference between wear and tear and being neglected of the home's needs. This home has not gone downhill, it just needs a couple of upgrades which we intend to address. But some of these things take some time and approvals from the owner for us to implement. We hope you keep staying with us in future years and enjoying this unbelievable community you won't find anywhere else in St. George.
Thanks,
-GM, Utahs Best Vacation Rentals
Disappointed
Jake O., Las Vegas, NV United States
Pool and slides were fine. However the house was very dirty for crazy cleaning fees. Queen bedroom smelt like dog pee, dirty towels and pillows. When you walked around your feet immediately turned black. There is no cleaning being done on properties and even dished were packed away dirty. Then when emailing guest service there is no response. Hopefully they up there game or this spot will go down hill fast. I’m from Vegas and resorts are cleaner than this. No one on sight to help, staff at pool couldn’t even tell us when snack shack would be open but it was suppose to be open at 11:30. Guest service, Cleaners, staff, maintenance team need some training asap.
Manager's Response
Thanks for staying with us Jake and providing your feedback on the home. Glad you enjoyed the water park. We have no record of you reporting any of these issues to our team during your stay or we could have easily fixed them for you. Linens should not ever be stained. We do deep cleans every other month, not between stays. For a large home like this, the cleaning fee is sizable, but not half of the cost of the entire stay, that is not accurate. Grout is always something that needs TLC considering how often the home is rented. We will inform our team and ensure those things are addressed. It is a fabulous home in a amazing kid-favorite resort and we appreciate you letting us know so we can make it even better. -GM, Utah's Best Vacation Rentals
#24
Recent Guest, Layton, UT United States
Unit was not cleaned for our arrival and there were surprises in the toilets and the kitchen especially was gross. Lots of wear on the furniture and the unit was beat up with holes in the walls, food splattered on the walls, tile in bathrooms with no grout and loose, blinds were damaged and would only partially conceal to name a few. Called and asked several times for housekeeping to come and clean but they never showed up. After calling several times I was offered a small refund and was told someone would be out to assist with cleaning and once again never saw anyone. Staff was professional and friendly on the phone but the follow through and fulfilment of their promises was empty regarding cleaning.
Nice place in a fun setting
Recent Guest, Orem, UT United States
Spacious, well-equipped space.
Great Vacation spot and home
Joseph W., Mesa, AZ United States
The home was great with 4 families. We loved that all the rooms had their own bathrooms. Great home would stay again.
Great Vacation spot and home
Cord W., Mesa, AZ United States
The home was great with 4 families. We loved that all the rooms had their own bathrooms. Great home would stay again.
Great Stay...but don’t forget anything!!
Recent Guest, Rigby, ID United States
We stayed here for spring break with our family and thoroughly enjoyed the vacation! Super clean home, well stocked and the perfect distance from each pool. Booking and check-in were seamless! No issues until we checked out and realized we had forgotten a couple items. We promptly called to explain where they’d been left and if they could be located for us to pick up and were told we’d have to wait until the next guests checked out. But they should have been located during the cleaning process between stays?! After multiple calls over a weeks time with no return we received an email stating the items had not been found after the next family had checked out Our items still have not been recovered and are probably in someone else’s hands. A little frustrated with the customer service. Two of the items were irreplaceable baby items. 4 out of 5 stars simply because we could not get a clear answer or response as to what happened to our items during the cleaning process or what our next step could be!
Great Stay...but don’t forget anything!!
Scott W., Rigby, ID United States
We stayed here for spring break with our family and thoroughly enjoyed the vacation! Super clean home, well stocked and the perfect distance from each pool. Booking and check-in were seamless! No issues until we checked out and realized we had forgotten a couple items. We promptly called to explain where they’d been left and if they could be located for us to pick up and were told we’d have to wait until the next guests checked out. But they should have been located during the cleaning process between stays?! After multiple calls over a weeks time with no return we received an email stating the items had not been found after the next family had checked out Our items still have not been recovered and are probably in someone else’s hands. A little frustrated with the customer service. Two of the items were irreplaceable baby items. 4 out of 5 stars simply because we could not get a clear answer or response as to what happened to our items during the cleaning process or what our next step could be!
We Will Be Back
Jeanne S., Grace, ID US
Our family and a great time and we will be back for sure!!!! It was clean. well stocked and if there were any questions the staff were happy to help.
Disappointed!
Richard S., United States
Members of the party. were let in by housekeeper, a definite no-no, til the renter whose name is on lease gives the go ahead. Carpets in the house were excessively stained and filthy. Took 3 days worth of calling to get maintenance out to house to replace lightbulbs in showers. Asked manager to call back, never did. Should have been a better experience.
Great for family reunions
Recent Guest, Ogden, UT US
This rental unit was just perfect for our siblings family reunion with enough bathrooms/bedrooms for each couple to have their own as well as plenty of linens and pool towels for everyone!
Perfect space for our group of 12
Barb C., Maple Valley, WA United States
Good space and well stocked kitchen for our group of 12. Some maintenance issues noted on arrival include soiled carpets, blinds on sliding glass doors needing repair and tile grout in upstairs bathroom. Other than that the place was great and the community pools and parks were enjoyed by all.
Great Place
Recent Guest, Carson City, NV US
Had representatives from five families with us.
They all loved it.
Great Home!
Michelle L., Holladay, UT United States
We loved our stay! The home was so clean when we arrived everything was labeled and organized. There were so many rooms that everyone had their own room and bathroom. All amenities were available to us. We loved the pool and this home is close to the pool with an easy walking path behind the houses straight to the gate. It was nice to have access to the garage as well. We used our own Roku stick to watch some shows and the TVs are mounted such that you can get to the ports easily. Overall this was a great vacation and we would go back to this until again in the future.
Great Family Getaway
Kelli A., Anchorage, AK US
This is a beautiful home and was large enough to have extended family stay with you.
Beautiful home!
Recent Guest, Kaysville, UT United States
We had a great time at this home. Very clean and the beds were extremely comfortable.
Manager's Response
We love to hear that. Glad you were comfortable and felt it was very clean. Our team works extremely hard and this is much appreciated feedback for them. -General Manager, Utah's Best Vacation Rentals
Didn't want to leave :)
Recent Guest, Ogden, UT United States
Beautiful home, we had a wonderful vacation.
Manager's Response
Thanks for staying Jason. Our whole team is delighted you loved this wonderful home and didn't want to leave. Hope to have you back many time to Paradise Village. -General Manager, Utah's Best Vacation Rentals
Nice Stay
William S., Bend, OR US
Very clean so clean it was the best we’d ever stayed in.
Great location with everything you need.
Manager's Response
We loved having you William and our housekeeping team was delighted to read your comments about how sparkling clean and sanitized you felt the home was. We have a very high standard our team upholds (especially in COVID life), so it's important to us that you feel that way. Thanks for staying here in Paradise Village. It is a special place. -General Manager, Utah's Best Vacation Rentals
2nd time at home
Michael N., Heber City, UT US
We always love staying at paradise village, and have stayed at this home a few times. We are looking at buying a home in St George, and have considered a home in a nightly rental area, but have now decided that would not be for us after seeing how badly this home has been taken care of in just the past year.
Great Girls Getaway
Debbie W., HIGHLAND, UT United States
Upon arrival the place looked amazing. There were 11 of us and there was plenty of room for more. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and we loved hanging out on the back patio. It was close to the pool and the pool was clean and enjoyable for all ages. But...I was a little upset when we got there, there were two half empty water bottles on tables that were not ours. There were candy wrappers under the slide out bed and hair in one of the showers. I called the property manager. I was told I'd get a call back and never did. Very disappointed in that but I didn't let it ruin my vacation. They stressed that they take extra precautions in cleaning because of Covid...didn't see evidence of that. But nobody got Covid! It was a fun girls trip.
Barlett place in St George
Moshe U., Los Angeles, CA United States
Beautiful vaction rental . Large unit, plenty of room for our group of 14 to spread out.
Manager's Response
It's a great home. Glad you loved the space and it worked out well for all of you. Thanks for staying with us here at Paradise Village!
Barlett place in St George
moshe u.
Beautiful vaction rental . Large unit, plenty of room for our group of 14 to spread out.
Manager's Response
It's a great home. Glad you loved the space and it worked out well for all of you. Thanks for staying with us here at Paradise Village!
Barlett place in St George
moshe U., L.A., CA United States
Beautiful vaction rental . Large unit, plenty of room for our group of 14 to spread out.
Manager's Response
It's a great home. Glad you loved the space and it worked out well for all of you. Thanks for staying with us here at Paradise Village!
Barlett place in St George
Recent Guest, L.A., CA United States
Beautiful vaction rental . Large unit, plenty of room for our group of 14 to spread out.
Manager's Response
It's a great home. Glad you loved the space and it worked out well for all of you. Thanks for staying with us here at Paradise Village!
Unhappy with no refund due to coronavirus
Recent Guest, Heber, UT US
I tried to get a refund due to stay at home orders from the governor but the owner refused to give it to me. Instead of wasting my money I made the best of it and took a risk and used the house. It was fine overall but there was some housekeeping messes we had to clean up when we got there.
Great House!
Steve C., Portland, OR US
We spent 4 days in March in this house, and it was perfect. Great space for communal cooking, eating, and lounding. House was great, location was great; would definitely stay here again.
Manager's Response
Such great comments our whole team thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks so much for staying with us. Being together to enjoy meals, lounging and the location is so wonderful. We hope you return soon. -General Manager, Utah's Best Vacation Rentals
Second time renting at this property
Recent Guest, Boulder City, NV United States
Perfect place to have special family events any time of the year.
Manager's Response
Thanks for your comments Gary. We couldn't agree more. A special family get together is perfect here. Glad you had a good time. Hope to have you again soon. -General Manager, Utah's Best Vacation Rentals
Your rental home was the best!
Rebecca B., Riverton, NA United States
We loved everything about this home. It provided the most wonderful location and stay for our family reunion. Your staff was always available, informative and friendly. Thank you, we will definitely come again!
Manager's Response
We sure appreciate your comments Rebecca. So glad this home provided such a great solution for your needs. And we have shared your comments with our entire staff who were very appreciative of your thoughtfulness. We look forward to seeing you again soon. -General Manager, Utah's Best Vacation Rentals
Huntsman Senior Games Lodging
Carla M., Anchorage, AK USA
Our stay was wonderful. The house is beautiful and clean. We especially enjoyed the ping-pong table!
Manager's Response
So glad you enjoyed everything. It was our pleasure to host you all. - General Manager, Utah's Best Vacation Rentals
Fun in the sun
Recent Guest, South Jordan, UT United States
Loved everything about this place!!
We had a blast staying here! It was the perfect size for 3 families to gather! We loved going to the water park everyday and being able to walk back to the house & relax with a movie and games was the best!