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11 Dark Sky Airbnbs in Utah Perfect for Stargazing

Utah Epic Stays
by Hannah D. Cooper Jun 5, 2023

Utah conjures up images of red rock canyons and superb ski resorts. Home to 24 certified Dark Sky reserves and communities, the western state is also one of the premium stargazing destinations in the United States. Spanning national and state parks as well as national monuments, these sites experience some of the darkest night skies in North America. After a day on the trails, settle into one of these jaw-dropping dark sky Airbnbs in Utah perfect for stargazing.

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Convertible A-frame with stargazing hot tub and stellar views

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Spend days ogling the red rock canyons of the South Zion Mountains and evenings bobbing in the hot tub under the Dark Sky designated skies. The dog-friendly A-frame cabin grants a comfy glamping hideaway with a private bathroom and an al fresco kitchen that makes vacation cooking far more appealing. With a convertible main door and fire pit, this unique Airbnb is perfect for experiencing Utah’s celestial spectacle as well as sunrises and sunsets.

Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $747 per night

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Bespoke Airbnb with stargazing roof deck and sauna

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Shrug off the stress at this mountain getaway in a remote setting near Torrey, Boulder Mountain, and Capitol Reef. The shipping container home is beautifully appointed with two modern bedrooms and bathrooms plus a top-notch kitchen. However, it’s the multiple patios combined with an epic roof terrace that establish this as one of the best Astro-tourism rentals in Utah. Even better, you can heat up in the sauna before calling it a night.

Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $364 per night

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Breathtaking tiny home with huge views

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Roosting on 40 acres of wilderness, you’ll appreciate a 4WD for getting to this off-the-grid Airbnb in Southern Utah. The compact rental has a stovetop for cooking and a solar-powered shower plus a fire pit and grill. Best of all, a slew of skylights means you can stargaze right from the bed. The Apple Valley setting is handy for Zion and Cedar Breaks while the isolation means zero light pollution, unblemished skies, and nocturnal silence.

Five guests, two bedrooms
Price: $153 per night

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Backcountry cave with Grand Staircase Monument views

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Chiseled into a giant builder in the Grand Staircase and rigged with frameless windows, there’s nothing gloomy about this sustainably chic cave rental. In lieu of Wi-Fi and a TV, the music room supplies hours of entertainment while a wild swimming pond is available during summer. Opt to sit out on the deck and survey the inky skies with a glass of wine before defrosting in the vintage claw-foot tub indoors or snuggling on the couch with one of the resident cats.

Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $1,100 per night

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A-frame Airbnb with hot tub near Mount Timpanogos

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Close to the Timpanogos Cave National Monument – a designated Urban Night Sky Place – this brand-new chalet is only an hour’s drive from Salt Lake City. Spread over three levels, the cabin comprises a complete kitchen, a cozy loft room, and a second lounge in the basement that doubles up as a second bedroom. Keep warm and toasty in the private hot tub while drinking up views of the illuminated sky. But don’t spend all night gazing at the sky: you’ll want your shut-eye before hitting the slopes.

Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $469 per night

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Teardrop trailer rental near Arches and Dead Horse Point

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One of the most innovative Airbnb options for stargazing under Utah’s dark skies, this compact trailer will be delivered to your preferred campsite in the Moab region. These solar-powered pods come with a micro-kitchen and queen-size bedroom with skywatching windows. Pop the awning up during the day for shade and keep your phone charged courtesy of the USD chargers. At the time of booking, you’ll need to pick your chosen campground from the host’s recommendation.

Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $109 per night

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Cozy off-the-grid Airbnb stargazing yurt

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Close to Monticello, this west Utah glamping pad puts you under the starry skies of Canyonlands, Arches, and Dead Horse Point State Park. Powered exclusively by solar, the boutique campground operates minimal lighting at night in order to preserve the sky. The yurt is furnished with a queen-size bed, ample blankets, and a stash of board games while external space includes a personal patio and a pair of hammocks. Guests are welcome to use the communal outdoor kitchen and reserve a private session in the barrel sauna.

Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $194 per night

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Pet-friendly Dark Sky geodesic dome

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This upscale glamping Airbnb places you in the darkest skies of Eastern Utah. Perched on a bluff on the outskirts of Monticello, the geodesic dome has a private patio with a fire pit for atmospheric star watching. If you forget your thermals, bunker down and get your dose of the cosmos from the bed. This deluxe rental comes with an en suite and is designed to stay cool in the summer and hot in the winter. Dog owners will be over the moon to hear that pups are welcome to share the adventure.

Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $201 per night

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Traditional Navajo hogan in Monument Valley

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Close to Goosenecks State Park and the Rainbow Bridge National Monument, this earthen home is made of juniper trees and mud. Although created to work in harmony with the seasons, the home has the added perk of a wood-burner and a queen-size bed dressed in thick linens. There’s a nifty stargazing hole above the bed and you’ll not want to miss catching a sunrise from the backyard. Feel free to bring Fido along to this pet-friendly Airbnb and tackle the property’s hiking trail.

Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $170 per night

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Dark Sky Airbnb in Utah’s original Dark Sky Community

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Located in Utah’s first designated Dark Sky Community, this modern home in Torrey is convenient for Capitol Reef National Park and the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge and both bedrooms grant sweeping views over the mountainous landscape while the home is stocked for cooking, relaxing, and even remote working if need be. Once night creeps in, you’ll get an eyeful of stars on the deck and a closer look with the duo of pro telescopes.

Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $218 per night

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Safari-style glamping and night sky observatory

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Part of the Open Sky resort, this yurt-cabin hybrid provides luxury glamping accommodation on the southwest boundary of Zion. The unit is fully furnished with heated flooring, a wood-burning stove, a clawfoot copper tub, and a private open-air shower. Once twilight sets in, you can soak up the stars out on the deck or from the comfort of your personal observatory. With added services including in-room dining and massages, this is one of the best Dark Sky Airbnbs in Utah for a romantic escape.

Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $659 per night

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