Watchman Villas

The beautiful town of Springdale is located in Southern Utah at the entrance to Zion National Park. Over the years, this little town has built quite the reputation for itself among travel community, and not just because Zion is its neighbor - thought that certainly helps. Thousands upon thousands of yearly visitors plan a Springdale vacation. You may be one of them. But in case you haven’t ever stayed the night in Springdale, here are 4 reasons why you need to plan a Springdale vacation this year. Zion National Park We will start with the obvious. Zion National Park is one of the most beautiful and beloved locations in the world and most certainly in the United States. Over 4.5 million people drive or walk through the entrance to the park every single year on their Springdale vacation. Some of the most breathtaking natural beauty Mother Nature has to offer is found right there. And it isn’t just a pretty place to look at. Hundreds of gorgeous trails for all levels of hikers, campi...

Now that Spring has come and gone and Summer is upon us, folks are hitting the open road and the blue skies taking trips. Travelers of all kinds are choosing to rent homes and vacation rental properties on their vacations instead of traditional hotel rooms because of all the wonderful benefits they offer. But, like any industry, there are those out there in the Utah vacation rentals industry (and elsewhere) who operate shady businesses and try to swindle people in hopes that they can get away with your money. Here’s how to take steps to make sure you don’t get caught in one of these traps when booking Utah vacation rentals. When it comes to scams in the Utah vacation rentals industry, all incidents usually fall into one of two categories. The first is the most common which is that the property you booked isn’t actually owned by the supposed person. In these scenarios, the person has taken photos from other listings and created their own seemingly legitimate but ultimately fake lis...

When it comes to the interior design of a vacation rental property you own, you shouldn’t stress about it too much but at the same time you should be deliberate with your choices. There’s no way that you can implement the tastes of all your future guests as that would be impossible. However, there are a handful of tips that are easy to understand, simple in their implementation, and will most certainly help you beautify your property and, most importantly, book more reservations. Watchman Villas, our Zion vacation rental, has seen wonderful success in large part from the consideration of these suggestions. Durability The flooring that you select for your Zion vacation rental should be built to last. Choose stone or hardwood, for example, rather than carpet as the latter requires more time and effort to clean and maintain. Your Zion vacation rental will endure a lot of wear and tear and the surface that receives the most friction is obviously the floor. Where furniture is concerned...

Have you ever heard the term wanderlust? It’s a word that refers to an intense appetite for travel. Now, there is certainly nothing wrong with a burning desire to travel Zion. In fact, we think that’s a good thing! The more you travel Zion, the happier you are. But we’ve seen many people who travel Zion only for self-satisfaction and public attention, particularly in the age of social media. This attitude toward travel Zion is often void of real meaning and ignores the most beneficial aspects of taking trips. Consider this: if you’re traveling somewhere to sip umbrella drinks, party at a concert, and show off your new swimsuit, though there is nothing inherently wrong with that (and a trip like that can be loads of fun), but it sounds more like a vacation than travel. Travel is different from a vacation in that it involves really exploring an area foreign to you and away from your home. Getting off the beaten path, making an effort to integrate yourself into the culture, and making...

Traveling with a large group? Look no further than Watchman Villas for the perfect accommodation. For those in need of condos to rent that act as a unique and convenient space that can house many party members with their own bedrooms and bathrooms, provide secluded spaces for individualized activity, and offer plenty of space for full-group dining, our Springdale vacation rentals are ideal. When taking a vacation with a big group, traditional hotels can often be somewhat cumbersome, restrictive, and impersonal. Our vacation rentals and condos for rent, on the other hand, offer a much more comfortable, home-style environment with more than enough space, beds, seating areas, and other features and amenities to give everyone in your party an incredible pleasant lodging experience. Here are some detailed reasons why Watchman Villas is the absolute best choice in Springdale and Zion Canyon for large group reservations. Lots of square footage Watchman Villas includes five total condos f...

This article is a continuation of the Zion Park lodge post Industry Trends in 2018 for Vacation Rentals - Part 1 . Home-style lodging options will continue to increase in popularity The rise of vacation rentals worldwide has led to more and more home and property owners renting out there places to travelers. People with vacant properties have turned a profit by letting tourists stay in them. People are buying homes and condos for the express purpose of getting into the vacation rental industry to make some side income. Staying in a Zion Park lodge or traditional hotel in any location is an option that certainly isn’t going anywhere, but vacation rentals and other alternative lodging choices are becoming increasingly more desirable and convenient. Even very alternative options like treehouses (30%), houseboats (40% growth), barns (55% growth), RVs (133% growth), and yurts (155% growth) have seen huge increases in the number of total reservations even in just the last year. The dive...

The vacation rental industry is as exciting as any other modern industry. With all the change and growth that happens with each passing year, being involved with vacation rentals near Zion or anywhere in 2018 has already been and will continue to be quite an experience. It is expected that by the beginning of 2019 the industry will have exceeded $35 billion. Here is an explanation of existing trends that are likely to continue as well as new trends that are expected to surface in 2018. The most popular type of vacation rental - beach property - will remain king As has been the case for many years, destination locations with beaches will most certainly continue to be the most visited places in the world. However, it is interesting to note that because of the growing popularity of vacation rentals, large coastal resorts no longer hold an exclusive grasp on the lodging market in these areas. More property owners every year are making oceanside homes available for rent to tourists pro...