In Torrey .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fishlake National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Dixie National Forest with a stay here. Capitol Reef National Park and Gifford Homestead are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Capitol Reef National Park - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
Gifford Homestead - 17 min drive - 7.5 km
Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
Getting around
Cedar City, UT (CDC-Cedar City Regional) - 178 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 7 min drive
The Wild Rabbit Cafe - 5 min drive
Slackers Burger Joint - 5 min drive
Torrey Grill & BBQ - 8 min drive
Hunt & Gather Restaurant - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sandcreek Cottage / Fabulous Views on Five Acres / Capitol Reef National Park
A cozy, secluded, gingerbread cottage set on 5 treed acres in Sleeping Rainbow. Four scenic minutes from Torrey -- a sweet, tree-lined village just 11 gorgeous miles from Capitol Reef NP. Every room has a great view, including the bathrooms! Fully equipped kitchen. Dining table seats 8 plus 4 bar stools. Rock BBQ. Sleeps six: two queen, pillow-top, memory-foam beds, and a set of bunk beds. Large-screen TV in the living room. Wifi and internet/smart TV.
Property manager
Mia Hayes
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Local artist showcase
Recycling
Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
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Sandcreek Cottage / Fabulous Views on Five Acres
Sandcreek Cottage / Fabulous Views on Five Acres / Capitol Reef National Park Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 85 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 85 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful home! Fantastic stay!!
We absolutely loved this home and its location! It was very well equipped, quiet and comfortable. There are lots of books, games and brochures to check out. The home is very close to Capital Reef and walkable to town. We will definitely be back!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle H.
Apr 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot, very quiet and private
Mia was fantastic and easy to communicate with, she was such a help. The house is exactly as listed, it worked out great for 2 adult couples. Two similar bedrooms upstairs with the bathroom in between, everyone is equal. The kitchen was stocked with EVERYTHING, living room cozy, and great views out of every window. Out of our four nights, we only had one good for stargazing, but it's PERFECT for it!
Michelle H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott D., Utah, USA
Oct 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Capitol Reef Fall Trip
The Cottage is located in a stunning setting with beautiful views from every window. It’s convenient to restaurants in Torrey and 15 minutes from Capitol Reef.
The kitchen had everything you’d need and new appliances. The beds were comfortable.
The stars in this area are incredible. It’s a Dark Sky area and we enjoyed stargazing each night.
Wonderful trip!
Scott D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leah B.
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Torrey Utah getaway
Awesome views!! Had a great time!! Mia was easy to communicate with and very accommodating
Leah B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stanley P., Lexington, Virginia, USA
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
This property is very well appointed. Great location.
Great host. Highly recommended.
Stanley P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria H.
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and comfortable setting for exploring
We loved our stay at the cottage, and will look at rebooking in the future. The house is just as described in the listing; it shows its age in some ways (the bath needs updating, which they know), and is new and refreshed in others (the kitchen and living space are well appointed and comfortable). We especially loved knowing the history of the buildings, and look forward to seeing what the owners do with the property over time. The owner was extremely responsive to any messages we sent, and I believe was sincere in hoping our family (two adults, two tweens) had a great stay -- and we did!
Maria H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda R.
Jul 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Capitol Reef
Great location for our Capitol Reef adventure! Very convenient and was perfect for our family’s needs.
Amanda R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah J.
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for stargazing
Great location, very close to Capitol Reef. Torrey has restaurants, gas station, etc. If the skies are clear at night, it's perfect for star gazing.
Communication with owner is the best we've had for a rental.
Sarah J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debra K.
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Comfortable, bright, quiet, and spacious, well stocked and supplied. We loved that things are labled! Great base for exploring Capitol Reef NP, Grand Staircase Escalante, and Goblin State Park areas. Beautiful views from property and spectacular starry night sky. A great place to stay while exploring this incredibly beautiful corner of Utah!
Debra K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bob B., Toronto, Canada
May 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home away from home
A chef's kitchen - particularly well designed and fully equipped. Colorful designer living room. Very spacious dining table with large picture windows. Bathrooms small but adequate. Mia provided good directions and instructions, and responded quickly to our questions. There were 360 degree scenic views of cliffs and mountains, and nights were quiet and dark for sleeping.
Bob B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura L.
May 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property in an amazing location
Mia’s cottage was perfect for us for 5 nights home we explored the Capital Reef area. Having come from Moab, this was the best quiet place for the 2nd half of our Utah adventure. After hiking all day, the cottage was perfect. The kitchen was one of the best stocked kitchens we’ve ever stayed in, and we travel A LOT. She’s labeled everything in the house so that you’re not wondering which switch works which light. Many blankets, comfortable bed, clean, stocked, and amazing location just outside Capital Reef in the western little town of Torrey was a big hit for us.
Theres a little market close to the house that has everything you may need in a pinch. (We did our big food shopping at Walmart in Price on the way to Moab.)
We saw mule deer in the yard morning. We went south to Escalante to hike and the drive over Boulder Mtn was amazing and easy to get to from her cottage.
Would def stay again.
Laura L.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Reid P.
Apr 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring shoulder season perfection
Sand creek cottage is sites such that every window and door opens onto a spectacular high desert red rock & mountain vie. Our stay included an unforecast, overnight snow, which made us appreciate the comfortable living area and wood stove even more. The cottage is a great home base for adventures in the surrounding Capitol Reef/grand Staircase- Escalante area and resting afterwards. Mia, the host, responded quickly to all messages and made our stay seamless.
Reid P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
james m., Pine, CO
Apr 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Clean, great views, close to CR National Park. Super cozy!
james m.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert T., Seattle
Mar 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
One of the most satisfying experiences
Difficult to list all the superlatives: beautiful views, home-like experience, very well stocked kitchen with even sharp knives, lots of games, books, puzzles; great wood burning stove with lots of seasoned logs and kindling, even had yoga mats. Mia was most responsive, typically within minutes. Can’t say enough positives. Close enough to Capitol Reef NP. I forgot a toothbrush and of course the cottage had 2 new ones. I
Robert T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Harris B.
Feb 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Every thing you need is here.
Best equipped kitchen we have experienced.
Very quiet location with great views.
Proximity to Capitol Reef NP a major draw.
And Mia was very helpful.
Harris B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie A.
Nov 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sand creek cottage
Had a fabulous stay at this cozy cottage. Very close to capital reef NP. Loved the kitchen and wood burning stove (wood was supplied which was great).
If you stay here during off season, be sure to bring food and drink with you as most places close in Nov. Mia, our host, was very attentive and helpful!
Julie A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
William P.
Oct 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay in Torrey
I’ve stayed in many VRBO properties and this was one of the best. A true 5 star in every possible category: the place itself, privacy, location, views, access to restaurants and outdoor activities, host communications, and household supplies. HIGHLY recommended. Next time we come back, we’ll definitely stay here.
William P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly` S.
Sep 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gen
What a lovely surprise, the fact that it’s a little out there makes this place all the more charming and relaxing! I could watch sunrises each morning from my bed and my dad could enjoy the beautiful Mountain View’s from his bed. The house was stocked with everything you would ever need and then some, even sharp knives! The host was super helpful and recommended some great places to eat I. Town.
Kimberly` S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike M., UK
Sep 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful base for Capitaol Reef
We stayed here for five nights and have nothing but fond memories. It's on the outskirts of Torrey, which is a lovely little town. The property itself has two bedrooms and a very comfortable open-plan downstairs. The kitchen was among the best equipped we have found on numerous VRBO rentals. Everything worked and the Owner was very prompt is passing on any information.
Highly recommended.
Mike M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason S.
Sep 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Clean House, better than expected. Central location, great for star gazing.
Jason S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Colette C., Highlands Ranch
Aug 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We had a great getaway. The best stargazing we’ve ever experienced and so close to many fabulous hikes and site seeing. Sad we didn’t have enough time to explore the land around the house, but we had too many things to pack into such a short time! We would love to come back and see more in the future, and will definitely rebook this home again.
Colette C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David P.
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pit-stop in Torrey UT
Good location and nice space. Clean. Perfect for crashing after a long day hiking at Capitol Reef
David P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine V., Hartford, MI
Jul 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet location
A restful oasis at the end of a dead-end dessert road. There are neighbors nearby, by the vibe is very low-key. Proximity to Captial Reef and Boulder Mountain made for easy exploring days and a place of cool rest in the afternoon on 100+ degree days.
Christine V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Danielle S.
May 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy Drive to Capitol Reef
Mia’s property is a perfect location to explore and hike in Capitol National Park. The house has one of the best equipped kitchens we have ever experienced in a vacation rental. This was a helpful because we enjoy cooking no matter where we are. The beds are very comfortable, the house has good wi-fi, access to many streaming platforms, nice book selection, and great views. We would definitely stay in this house in the future.
Danielle S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
May 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Haven
Loved staying in this cottage! Has lots of western weatherbeaten character on the outside and updated luxury design and thoughtful touches on the inside - a perfect combination. Views out of every window plus wildlife like jackrabbits, deer and lizards to see. Don’t hesitate to stay here. Owners are thoughtful and communicative.