IMPORTANT. This home is NOT close to Eagle Point ski resort in Beaver Utah. Read information at the end of this section below.
Stay with us and you'll think you're back in the 1970s. This home features carpet of rust and orange, and a hippie bathroom with orange sinks and an orange bathtub. Make yourself at home in a nearly 1500 Square foot pad with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a throwback kitchen, dining room and large front room. This home is ideally situated for anyone wanting to visit any of the four Southern Utah national parks. It is quiet and peaceful and the perfect spot for someone seeking a calming and recreational escape. The kitchen has plenty of utensils for cooking your own breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is only one grocery store in town and you would be well advised to bring your own food if you intend to cook more than the basics. WiFi and television is available. There is also a clothes washer and dryer available. There is an uncovered patio off the back porch. Just for fun, we've also furnished this space with a number of pieces of furniture that have secret compartments hidden in them. You are welcome to try and discover how to access the compartments. Junction is a small, quiet town with less than 180 inhabitants. It is surrounded by mountains to the east and west. Frankly, there is not much to do or see in Junction itself, but the five national parks are a couple hours away and this location is a great home base for anyone wishing to take in a couple of them during their visit. Butch Cassidy's boyhood home is about 10 minutes away. Junction is also adjacent to the world famous Paiute ATV Trail and the perfect place to stage trail rides. The nights are cool and peaceful. There is a picnic campground 7 miles up City Creek canyon to the west that is free and beautiful. There is one gas station with snacks and drinks and a grocery store that offers the basics. There is a restaurant 5 miles to the south in Circleville Utah and other restaurants in Marysvale Utah 14 miles north. The nearest pharmacy is in Panguitch 35 miles to the south or in Richfield 39 miles to the north.
The property is surrounded by many southern Utah attractions, most within a three hour drive. For Example: Piute Reservoir: 3.8 miles, 5 minutes (US-89 North and Old U.S. 89) City Creek Campground: 6.3 miles, 15 minutes (FR131) Otter Creek State Park (fishing): 14.8 miles , 17 minutes (UT-62) Big Rock Candy Mountain: 19.8 miles, 22 minutes (US-89 North) Fremont Indian State Park: 31 Miles, 33 minutes (US-89 North) Cove Fort Historic Site: 50 Miles, 48 Minutes (US-89 North and I-70 West) Panguitch Lake: 51.3 miles, 56 minutes (US-89 South and UT-143 South) Bryce Canyon: 56.5 miles, 1 hour (U.S. 89 South) Fish Lake National Forest: 61.5 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes (US-89 North) Brian Head: 68.7 miles, 1 hour 19 minutes (US-89 South and UT-143 North) Cedar Breaks National Monument: 69.1 miles, 1 hour 21 minutes (US-89 South and UT-143 North) Capital Reef: 81.7 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes (UT-24 East and UT-62 North) Zion National Park: 96.4 miles ,1 hour 41 minutes (US-89 South) Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab : 96.7 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes (US-89 South) Anasazi State Park Museum in Boulder: 114 miles , 2 hours 15 minutes (UT-62, UT-24 E and UT-12 W) Grand Canyon National Park: 169 miles, 3 hours 4 minutes (US-89 South) Salt Lake City Utah: 205 miles, 3 hours 30 minutes (I-15 North) Las Vegas Nevada: 249 miles, 3 hours 37 minutes (I-15 South)
ATTENTION! If you are planning on visiting the Eagle Point ski Resort, you need to know that you cannot access it from the Junction side of the mountain. It is a dirt road that is not maintained in the winter. To get to Eagle Point you have to go Interstate 15 via Utah state road 20 to the south , or you must go to I-15 via I-70 to the north. You can only get to the resort by going through Beaver Utah.
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About the area
Junction
Located in Junction, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Piute State Park and Otter Creek State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Eagle Point Ski Resort. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
Piute County Visitors Center - 17 min drive - 29.5 km
Marysvale Baptist Church - 17 min drive - 29.5 km
Otter Creek State Park - 23 min drive - 28.3 km
Mystic Hot Springs - 48 min drive - 73.3 km
Restaurants
‪Butch Cassidy's Hideout - ‬9 min drive
‪The Pit Stop Diner Circleville - ‬7 min drive
‪Out Back Place - ‬6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Groovy Country Pad in a Serene Setting pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Groovy Country Pad in a Serene Setting?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Groovy Country Pad in a Serene Setting on 15 June 2026 start from NZ$233, including 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.
How much is parking at Groovy Country Pad in a Serene Setting?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Groovy Country Pad in a Serene Setting?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Groovy Country Pad in a Serene Setting?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Groovy Country Pad in a Serene Setting located?
Located in the mountains, this Junction holiday home offering ski-in/ski-out access is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Fishlake National Forest and within 16 mi (25 km) of Piute State Park and Otter Creek State Park. Piute County Visitors Center and Marysvale Baptist Church are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
For our needs, comfort, and location this house was perfect. The grocery store and gas station in Junction stocked well. We all enjoyed our host and his magnificent woodwork.
We had a blast exploring FishLake National Forest with this kid friendly home as a base. Junction is a lovely community with a well stocked General Store and a park for the kids.
My friends and I have been staying here 3 years straight for our ice fishing trips to the nearby lakes. For the value its much easier than making the trip from Cedar City every morning to catch the early bite.
This property was surprisingly good. The owners were very helpful & friendly and I would highly recommend this property which is near Otter Creek Reservoir & Sevier R. Kingston Canyon, excellent fishing locations.
The house was just what we need. It was clean. Everything worked. It was comfortable.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sadie
4 April 2024
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a fun older styled home! Located near some really cool features of Utah. The only issue was the house was cold! And it was a bit dirty and old.
Sadie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Kiri
16 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The house was clean and the owners were friendly and responsive. My kids had fun figuring out the furniture puzzles around the house.
It’s definitely old and has the older home quirks and smells - reminded me of staying at my grandmas place. The wifi worked and the tv was nice. It was close enough to Bryce Canyon to be a good landing place for us and it was nice to have a kitchen to prepare our own food.
The property was as described and very homey and comfortable. It was well stocked for meal preparation, lots of family games, and TV viewing and movies from Netflix or other sources. The neighbor Gus was friendly. A nice place to relax and close to many attractions. I had some mechanical vehicle issues so I was not able to stay as long as I could have liked. The property owners were very helpful and great to work with. Thank you both for sharing your property and providing a nice place to stay and for the great communication before and after my stay. It is a beautiful part of the country.
Rebecca V.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay at our place. So sorry you had so many problems with your vehicle. You are so welcome to stay again sometime.
Verified
8/10 Good
kevin B.
17 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
vegas/slc
the stay was good being older style was ok but the older smell of the house was not that great bedding etc was clean , house needs a good cleaning and dusting trough out. liked the size of the rooms, allowed everyone to move around and not be cramped . only stayed 1 night so did'nt get to use outside much, if we did stay longer the outside could use some work grass trimming etc. it was nice and quiet area. kitchen area was the nicest area in the house.tv worked fine. might want to go to an ac and get rid of the swamper, kept thing cool but noisy to sleep to. for us the old smell was the only draw back we felt. we were all men staying there so we were ok dont think our wives would have liked it. did show some pictures to them ,later they said they were glad it was us.
There is only one thing that this house needs to make it a great stay, and that is a good clean of everything. Everything.
Bedding, sheets and towels are fine. Carpets OK. However, absolutely everything else needs a really good scrub. Some appliances are so dirty you actually can't use them. You can hardly see through the windows. The bathrooms need a good scrub.
Please note that I could never be described as a clean freak, so for me to comment, it has to be bad. We were all very surprised at the various dirty things we kept encountering.
It's a real shame, as otherwise the house is fabulous, with comfy beds and plenty of space.
Junction is a beautiful quite town - we loved walking around the streets and enjoying. The house was plenty big for our needs and very easy to find. Loved it!
I was very disappointed in the house in Junction Utah. At the last minute The owner called and moved us to another house. I believe whoever had it extended their stay. The house we originally rented had 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and a washer and dryer. The substitute had 2 baths and slept 10. The driveway was full of nails and metal objects which we continually picked up to keep from getting flat tires. The kitchen was clean. The shower curtains were coated in soap scum. You couldn't turn the water in the shower it took 2 people because it was separating from the shower wall and stiff. The toilet leaked in front the cover on the back of the toilet was painted wood. The shower head fell off on two different people. What if it had been the children. No night stands. Shower rod in one bathroom hung upside down and water went every where. Broken glass in front window which my granddaughter almost put her hand through.Plants overgrown on sidewalk and step not attached which someone had to stand on each side to keep it from flipping with me and the cane.uneven floor in bedroom covered with carpet and furniture worn and covered with comforters. Very disappointing. Will not recomend.
We were looking to get the family out of Henderson Nevada and into some snow for New Years. The house was perfect for put family of 6 and could have fit more. We spent a day in Eagle Point. An excellent ski resort far less popular than Bryan Head. We spent another day exploring Bryce Canyon. We found a great spot for the kids to sled on mini-Bryce Canyon and it was great!
We will definitely be back. The owner Andy was an excellent host and answered any questions we had. Great trip! Makes me want to buy a home nearby!
Daniel M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
About the host
Hosted by Andrew Anderson
Andy grew up in the Salt Lake valley but spent many summers in this valley on his Grandfather's farm and cattle ranch. He loves the area and has many fond memories. He loves to work with wood and owns Covert Furniture, a company that builds furniture with hidden compartments. He plays in a rock band and teaches grant writing. Camille grew up in Boulder Utah and enjoys spending summer days here to get away from the heat in Las Vegas, where they live. She enjoys art, writing and photography.
Why they chose this property
We owned the east quarter of this block where an old family home stands. When this property came available, we purchased it for the family to use during the summer and possibly move into later on. It would also give us more opportunities to use the land. We began to use it as a summer vacation rental, but it turned into a almost 7 years of full time rentals. After our last tenants left, we decided we wanted more control and use of the house so we turned it into a full time Vacation rental. We also decided to split it into two apartments, one for full time vacation rentals, the basement for our own use and occasional rentals if we needed to rent it out. We remodeled the other house on the block and began renting it as a vacation rental in 2017. We made this house available a year later, 2018
What makes this property unique
Some of our guests have found tranquility, healing, rejuvenation and family bonding within the walls of this 70's style home; others have found it a restful home base, a place to come back to after the diverse adventures Southern Utah offers, like a day fishing at Otter Creek, exploring Bryce Canyon, Big Rock Candy Mountain, ATV trails or the Mystic Hot springs; or taking longer explorative drives through the circle road of Highway 12 to see Escalante, Grand Staircase monument, Calf Creek falls, Boulder and Boulder Mountain, Capitol Reef to name a few. Nights are dark if the romantic moon isn’t shining; stars are visible and might shoot across the sky, and crickets and birds offer a serenade.
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