Welcome to the Lilac House. We invite you to step back in time to a gone-by era of nostalgia and forgotten memories. Our goal is to create a feeling of yesteryear and invoke feelings of simpler times. The Lilac house is located in the heart of Panguitch: a 1-2 minute walk to all of the shops on main street. Zion National Park is fairly close (about a 1-hour drive to its east-side, less-crowded entrance), and the world famous Bryce Canyon is just 30 minute away! ABOUT THE NAME The name "Vintage Lilac" or "Lilac House" comes from the 15 aged lilac trees located on and around the property. (Grandma loved her lilac bushes!) During the springtime, the bluish-purple lilac blossoms burst with a violet-colored blossoms and a sweet candy fragrance. And although Panguitch is most famous for its many red-brick, pioneer-built homes, this particular home was built with bricks that have a dark "purple-y" hue to them, perhaps the only one of its kind. Now you know why we named it what we did. COZY-UP! The wood-burning fireplace is definitely available for a guest's use! However, at this time we do not stockpile or provide firewood or kindling for our guests. Firewood can be picked up at various locations in town. Instructions on how to best get a fire going can be found on the last page of our guidebook. CLEANING SURCHARGES For groups/families traveling with 5 or 6 people, there is an additional $13 charge per person per night for the 5th & 6th occupants to cover the additional laundry/cleaning costs. (Really, more people means more cleaning!) Since 2018, we have always strived to keep this charge as low as possible. (And I'm always shocked whenever my wife and I travel and stay at an Airbnb only to pay $150 or even $200!) Our current rate is $59, 100% of which goes to the cleaning crew. We do not keep any of that fee for ourselves. FOR JULY / AUGUST GUESTS ONLY Please note that the home does NOT have a central air-cooling system. However, given the home’s elevation at 6600' above sea level, the home does stay relatively cool throughout the day. And on those rare occasions when it's over 90° in town, there are ceiling fans and portable fans throughout the home. Furthermore, even during the summer, early-morning temps are ALWAYS chilly! We're talking temperatures in the mid 40s and low 50s! And so, feel free to crack open a window at night. . . by morning it'll feel like December! WE GET IT, LIFE HAPPENS Our refund policy is set at "Moderate" by Airbnb's standards; meaning you are given a FULL 100% refund so long as you cancel five or more days prior to your scheduled check-in date! THE BARBI Guests are free to use the propane barbecue grill located just outside the kitchen door. All we ask is that you clean it after using it. AMENITIES *Cable TV (Dish Network) on a 47" screen *Washer/dryer (2-in-1 unit) *Microwave *Crockpot *Hand mixer *Popcorn popper *Handheld shower *Full-size tub *Ninja brand blender *Panini maker *Ice-cream maker *4 hiking/walking sticks to use at Bryce or Zion NP *Tea kettle *Coffee maker *50-gallon water heater *Pack-n-play (for toddlers) SOLITUDE Remember, you are renting the entire 1400+ square foot bungalow-style home. You will not be sharing it with anyone (except any friends you bring with you of course). AND FINALLY, OUR LAWYERS INSISTED... Hotplates are NOT allowed. No parties. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am (a city ordinance thing). The door code is sent 1 or 2 days prior to your check-in. I won't be available in person during your visit but I am always available via Airbnb's message board, or email me at host(at)thevintagelilachouse.com Retro. Quaint. Historic. Panguitch is one of the great historic towns of the West. It offers a history and ambience that are truly unique. Walking to the heart of main street from the Vintage Lilac only takes a minute or two. (And the fresh air can't be beat!) More information about our unique town can be found at panguitch(dot)com. And, of course, most of our guests use the Vintage Lilac as a "home base" given its proximity to various National Parks and other nearby attractions. This is ABSOLUTELY a non-smoking facility. Smoking will not be permitted in or around the premises. Failure to observe this requirement will result in an immediate charge of $250 under the Security Deposit clause of Airbnb's rental agreement. (We will be required to wash walls and steam clean furniture to remove the odor.) One of the closets in the main bedroom contains the owner's personal items (clothing, books, pictures) and remains locked during a guest's visit. The basement also contains cleaning supplies and other tools and is not accessible to guests. Guests provide their own meals. If you would like to rent our home for more than 10 consecutive days, please contact us directly to make those arrangements. * * * * * HOUSE RULES The following house rules are strictly enforced to ensure this home remains clean and comfortable for all future guests. As a guest and invitee, YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING HOUSE RULES and hereby accept fees and/or penalties incurred for any violation delineated below: a. Absolutely NO smoking anywhere on the property, to include vaping. No illegal substances are allowed; no marijuana; minors will not be in possession of alcohol. Violations may result in forfeiture of deposit and/or immediate eviction. b. City of Panguitch Ordinance: no loud noise or music 10pm to 7am. Please be considerate and respectful of neighbors regarding noise levels outside. c. Minimum age requirement for rental is 25. d. Only those individuals who are included in your booking are allowed inside the house. If you have friends or relatives staying elsewhere in town, you may congregate with them OUTSIDE of the home: e.g. front porch, firepit, lawns, etc. e. Reasonable care will be taken when eating and drinking anywhere outside the kitchen. Stains on bedding, upholstery or flooring may result in additional charges. Drink coasters will be used on all tables, dressers, and nightstands. f. No feminine products, diapers, or non-flushable wipes should be flushed down the toilet. I understand that I will be charged the cost of the plumber’s fee to remedy clogs or damage determined to be a result of such items in the sewer line. g. Rearranging of the furniture is not permitted, nor moving indoor furniture outside. h. Garbage pick up is on Thursday mornings. If your stay includes this day, please take any garbage that has been accumulated out to the street-side garbage can for pick up. i. Do not leave any open food or crumbs on counters. Unwanted food must be scraped into the garbage and must NOT be washed down the sink. j. NO pets. * * * * * Panguitch City business license: #61918, valid through December 31, 2024. * * * * * Recent comments from our coffee book journal . . . "Came out to see Bryce Canyon and Zion NP. We had a great time despite the cold and rain/snow!" ~Jennifer & Mark "Loved having this as a base for our hikes in Bryce Canyon. We loved coming back to cozy fires, tea, and warm beds after cold, beautiful days at the park." ~Alysa & Jon "We so enjoyed your cozy, vintage home! Its location was perfect for our travels to Bryce and Zion. The beds were very comfy! Thank you!" ~Deb & Cardyn "We came from France for a road trip to discover the wonderful scenery in Utah & Arizona and we loved sleeping in the Vintage Lilac!! We could feel all of the house's memories lingering and this added to our amazing experience in the USA. Thank you, Ron!" ~ The Hebert family "We stayed for the night to hike in Bryce Canyon. A group of friends enjoying each other's company, playing games, telling stories, and laughing. The house was cute and cozy and just what we needed." ~Adam "Came on a family trip to hike Bryce & fish. Bryce canyon cooperated, but the fish did not! Still, we had a wonderful stay in this cozy, comfortable, lovely home. It was convenient and welcoming. We hope to be back!" ~Sharry "We loved your place! Great stay for us to avoid camping in the cold. Thanks so much!" ~Anon. "Family trip to fish and visit friends. The fish cooperated. We even had a snowstorm! The coolest part was 5 deer strolling through the yard! Amazing! Very comfortable house! We will be back. Thank you!" ~The Adair family "Love it here especially when covered in snow. We skied. We snow-shoed. We yak tracked up the rim. Blue skies everyday. We made music. We made movies. We made delicious food. We made ourselves AT HOME. Thank you!" ~The Ringels & The Scotts