Unique Places to Stay in Utah: 10 Cool & Quirky Rentals

With so many epic mountain views and scenic areas in Utah, a road trip is definitely in order. Whether your idea of the perfect Utah vacation is glamping near the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument or a ski chalet in Sundance, the options for unique stays in Utah go far and wide. Here is a list of some of the most unique places to stay in Utah.

Treehouse Rentals in Utah

Whether it is a raised treehouse built from an ancient dead tree or a cabin that seems to grow right out of the forest, these treehouse rentals in Utah are pretty cool. You really can't get more connected to nature than by staying in a beautiful treehouse. We hope you fall in love with these rentals as we have.

1. Treehouse On The Stream, Sundance

• Address: Sundance, UT
• Size: 3 bedrooms (sleeps 9), 2 full baths
• Price: $455/night
• Amenities: Free wifi, full kitchen, washer & dryer, wood-burning fireplace, gas fireplace, fire pit
• Ratings: 4.9 stars

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This Wasatch Mountains treehouse rental is absolutely fantastic with tall pine trees growing right through the cabin. You will feel like you are part of nature in this unique treehouse rental. Only minutes from Sundance Ski Resort for skiing, zip lines, spa treatments, delicious restaurants, and live music. Not to mention the unlimited hiking trails and outdoor adventures in the area including Bridal Veil Falls, Mount Timpanogos Trails, Deer Creek State Park, and Timpanogos Cave National Monument, to name a few.

2. The Treehouse at The Escape, Orderville

• Address: Orderville, UT
• Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 3), 1 full bath
• Price: $308/night
• Amenities: Free wifi, TV (Netflix & Hulu), kitchenette, grill, fire pit, king-size bed, community outdoor pool, hot tub
• Ratings: 5.0 stars

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This cool treehouse east of Zion National Park was featured in our best treehouse rentals guide, and deservedly so. It has a super cool climbing wall entrance carved out of the 100-year-old cottonwood tree stump hidden behind a hobbit door! There are stairs too, of course, if you want easier access. Sunset views of The Sugar Knoll plateau are absolutely gorgeous, and the hot tub is a pretty nice touch too. They even offer slot canyon tours to experience the unique landscape of Southern Utah. Or, take a day trip to the Grand Canyon for some white water rafting on the Colorado River, which is about an hour and a half away - Bryce and Zion are even closer, as well as Antelope Canyon, and Lake Powell.

Tiny Home Rentals in Utah

If you haven't experienced a tiny house, it's like having your own private hotel room under the stars. When you book a tiny home rental in Utah you are surrounded by epic views for miles and miles around. Whether you travel to St. George near Zion or Salt Lake City in northern Utah, the mountain views are amazing. And there is no better way to experience these wide open landscapes than in a tiny home.

3. Mother Eve Tiny House, Washington County

• Address: Washington County, UT
• Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 2), 1 full bath
• Price: $479/night
• Amenities: Free wifi, full kitchen, washer & dryer, hot tub, fire pit
• Ratings: 5.0 stars

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This delightful fairy-tale-themed tiny house near Zion National Park is just a dream. Beautifully decorated with whimsical touches that make your stay unforgettable. And the backdrop of Zion simply cannot be beaten. Your heart will dance in wonder every morning as the sun rises over the mountains and sets with a blush behind the buttes as you soak in your hot tub toasting the night away.

4. Apple Hollow, Glendale

• Address: Washington County, UT
• Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 4), 1 full bath
• Price: $189/night
• Amenities: Free wifi, TV, kitchenette, washer & dryer, fire pit
• Ratings: 4.8 stars

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This rustic but modern tiny home sits on a 14-acre apple orchard which you can explore and sample fresh apples if you visit from July to September. The hosts also have four other tiny homes in the area if you want to take the whole family on a tiny home adventure near Zion. You are about ten miles from Peek-A-Boo Gulch, 14 miles from Moqui Cave, and a day trip away from Bryce Canyon National Park (about an hour) for countless adventures in Southern Utah.

Farm Houses for Rent in Utah

We have two fantastic and unique farmhouse experiences for you. How about spending a week in an old frontier town? Or a massive farmhouse perfect for a huge family reunion or wedding? Utah is filled with rugged ranches and wild open places, if you want a taste of farm life in Utah try one of these wonderful rentals.

5. The Mercantile, Washington County

• Address: Washington County, UT
• Size: 2 bedrooms (sleeps 6), 2 full baths
• Price: $169/night
• Amenities: Free wifi, full kitchen, air conditioning, washer & dryer, fire pit
• Ratings: 5.0 stars

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This unique farmhouse-style home near Zion National Park feels just like you are staying in an Old West ghost town. The Mercantile is located on Morning Line Ranch in New Harmony, UT with stunning mountain views of The Kolob Fingers and Pine Valley Mountains. If you love the wide open landscape and wild, wild west feel of Southern Utah, you'll get a kick out of this unique rental. With cool desert trails to explore like the Taylor Creek Trail, the Kanarra Creek Trail, as well as Kolob Canyon, and all of Zion National Park, you'll give your favorite pair of hiking boots a workout.

6. Rosemary Grove, Garden City

• Address: Garden City, UT
• Size: 4 bedrooms (sleeps 30), 5 baths
• Price: $542/night
• Amenities: Free wifi, flat screen TV, game room, Xbox, full kitchen, air conditioning, washer & dryer, fireplace, fire pit, grill, hot tub, man-made cave kids play area
• Ratings: 5.0 stars

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The perfect farmhouse wedding getaway in Northern Utah right off of Bear Lake. With room for 30 guests in the farmhouse alone, and up to 80 with the barn and silo as an extra rental option, you'll have plenty of space for the whole wedding party and more. In beautiful Garden City, Utah within walking distance of the beach and Garden City bike path right outside the door, you have lots of options for boating, biking, hiking, and fishing within only a few minutes.

Mansions for Rent in Utah

Utah may have more luxurious ski resorts than true mansions, but we've found a couple of pretty cool mansion-style rentals we think you'll really love. In either case, your Utah vacation will men quite memorable at these "mansions" surrounded by mountain views.

7. The Buffalo Lodge, Park City

• Address: Park City, UT
• Size: 5 bedrooms (sleeps 16), 6 baths
• Price: $1,207/night
• Amenities: Free wifi, TV, gourmet kitchen, air conditioning, washer & dryer, jacuzzi tub, game room, theater room, fireplace, grill, hot tub, concierge service, shuttle to ski resorts
• Ratings: 4.8 stars

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This beautiful lodge is chock full of high-end amenities and a concierge service to make planning your itinerary a breeze. Take a free shuttle to the amazing ski resorts in the area and the Silver Lake Ski lift. Upper Deer Valley has some of the best skiing in Utah with Montage and Stein Erickson resorts minutes away. You are basically sitting on Bald Eagle Mountain so the views are stunning. If you are looking for one of the most fun places to stay in Utah for a ski vacation, this is it.

8. Heritage Courthouse, Junction

• Address: Junction, UT
• Size: 9 bedrooms (sleeps 60), 5 baths
• Price: $795/night
• Amenities: Free wifi, TV, chef's kitchen, heat & air conditioning, washer & dryer, fireplace, grill, library, game room, pavilion, fire pit
• Ratings: 4.7 stars

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One of the most unique mansions in Utah, this amazing rental is an old courthouse built in 1903 turned vacation rental - there is even an old vault door in one of the bedrooms, a judges bench in the game room, and a jail cell turned bunk bed room! This fantastic property is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and makes a great story for your family to tell for ages. With room for up to 60 guests, you can have the ultimate family reunion!

Glamping Rentals in Utah

Glamping under billions of stars can be one of the most romantic getaways you can imagine. That is if you love the sounds of wildlife coming alive at night, soaring eagles in the sky, and herds of elk grazing lazily in the mountain foothills. Utah has some of the most epic glamping spots in the entire US, and these two will certainly be an exciting way to enjoy the true Utah experience.

9. Monticello Bell Tent, San Juan County

• Address: San Juan County, UT
• Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 2), 1 full bath
• Price: $169/night
• Amenities: Free wifi, queen bed, communal kitchen, fire pit, hammock, picnic table, sauna
• Ratings: 5.0 stars

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For a truly unique Utah experience between Moab and Monticello, east of Canyonlands National Park is this cool off-grid glamping park. Glamping Canyonlands has four bell tents, a canvas wall tent, and a pod all available for rental. You will feel like it's you against the desert and all of the natural wildlife as coyotes cry at night, prairie dogs pop their heads out from dusty red rock holes in the earth, and antelope dance in the distance. Take a day trip to the Canyonlands to the west or Arches National Park near Moab to the north for even more outdoor adventures. If Sunday morning yoga gets your heart pumping and star-filled skies make you gasp in wonder, this is the place for you.

10. Warrior's Lodge, Sanpete County

• Address: Fountain Green, UT
• Size: 1 bedroom (sleeps 4), 1 full bath
• Price: $111/night
• Amenities: Private bathroom, indoor kitchenette, outdoor kitchenette, grill, fire pit, fishing dock, kayaks, paddle boat, pavilion
• Ratings: NEW!

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Squaw Springs Teepee Village is one of the most fun and unique rentals in Utah. Not only do you get to stay in a luxury and spacious teepee, but you have access to a private pond for fishing and kayaking, as well as 300 acres of private land for horseback riding, and ATV adventures. You are also only a few miles from Maple Canyon for hiking and rock climbing. Private deer and elk hunting packages are also available.

After checking out some of the most unique places to stay in Utah, are you as excited to start your Utah getaway as we are? Which accommodation calls to your heart the most?

If you want to see even more amazing places to stay in Utah check out this list of cabins, ranches, and resorts that are pretty cool too.