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Stay where the vacation starts right outside your door. Explore professionally managed homes from lagoon-front retreats to spacious private-pool stays built for families, reunions, and group getaways.

Vacation homes in Desert Color

Rockaway Retreat at Desert Color by Ember Stays, an Ember Stays vacation rental in Desert Color
Rockaway Retreat at Desert Color by Ember Stays
Rockaway Retreat is Desert Color’s most expansive luxury estates, offering over 10,000 square feet of elevated indoor and outdoor living just steps from the Desert Color Lagoon in St George. Designed for large gatherings, corporate retreats, and multi family stays, this private compound centers around a resort style courtyard pool and delivers unmatched entertainment spaces, including a private movie theater, sauna, sports bar, and dedicated play areas for kids. The space • Sleeps 52 • 9 bedrooms • 12.5 bathrooms • Steps from the Desert Color Lagoon • Private courtyard pool • Hot tub for evening relaxation • Private sauna • Massive private movie theater • Sports bar lounge • Two game rooms • Dedicated playroom for kids • Gourmet chef’s kitchen for large group meals • Expansive open concept living and dining areas • Multiple indoor and outdoor fireplaces • Rooftop decks with panoramic views • 4 car garage parking • In home washers and dryers • Includes 4 paddleboards to use on the lagoon Home layout and features Main level • Resort style courtyard pool and hot tub surrounded by interior living spaces • Gourmet chef’s and butler kitchen with ample prep and storage space • Open concept dining and living areas built for large groups • 2 King bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor patios • Direct access to outdoor patios and gathering spaces • Rec room featuring TV lounge, ping pong table, and card table • Private poolside steam room Middle level • Private movie theater with tiered seating • Golf simulator room for optional rental • Sports bar lounge area with large outdoor rooftop deck • Dedicated office space for two • 3 King bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms • 2 Queen room with en-suite bathroom • Bunk room with 7 Queen beds with en-suite bathroom • Outdoor patio with swings overlooking the pool Top level • 2 bunkrooms with 6 Queen beds in each with en-suite bathrooms • Kids private outdoor patio • Kid's entertainment room with 4 HD TVs • Rock climbing wall • Foam pit with slide • Assorted children's activities Your stay at Rockaway Retreat Days revolve around the courtyard pool and lagoon, while evenings transition into movie nights, sauna sessions, and time gathered across expansive decks and lounges. With space to host large groups without feeling crowded, Rockaway Retreat makes reunions, retreats, and milestone celebrations feel seamless inside Desert Color Resort. Desert Color Lagoon and Resort Amenities • Two point five acre Desert Color Lagoon with sandy beaches and warm water • Two year round heated resort pools • Multiple hot tubs • Rooftop sundeck, shaded cabanas, and lounge seating • Six community pickleball courts • Miles of walking trails, parks, and desert preserves • Seasonal events including food truck nights, rooftop yoga, family crafts, and poolside movies St George Local Highlights • Crush Golf at Desert Color one mile • St George Airport SGU ten miles • Black Desert Resort Golf Course fourteen miles • Tuacahn Center for the Arts fifteen miles • Sand Hollow Golf Course twenty one miles • Zion National Park fifty three miles • Dining, shopping, and groceries minutes away For large scale gatherings that require space, privacy, and true resort level amenities, Rockaway Retreat delivers one of the most distinctive stays in Desert Color.
  • 9 bedrooms
  • 26 beds

Sleeps 52

Solterra at Desert Color by Ember Stays, an Ember Stays vacation rental in Desert Color
Solterra at Desert Color by Ember Stays
Solterra is a modern Mediterranean-inspired Desert Color retreat set directly along the shores of the iconic two point five acre lagoon in St. George. This three level home spans over six thousand five hundred square feet, sleeps up to forty four guests across nine bedrooms, and features direct lagoon access, a private heated pool and hot tub, and expansive indoor and outdoor gathering spaces designed for large groups. The space Best for: large family reunions that want a lagoon-front Desert Color stay with private amenities, bunk rooms, and rooftop gathering space. • Sleeps 44+ • 9 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms • Direct lagoon front location • Private heated pool and hot tub • Three levels of indoor and outdoor living • Multiple gathering and entertainment spaces • Rooftop decks and covered outdoor areas • Designed for large groups, reunions, and retreats Bedroom layout Main level • Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Second level • Bedroom 2: 1 king bed • Bedroom 3: 1 king bed and 4 twin beds in bunk layout • Bedroom 4: 16 twin beds in bunk layout • Bedroom 5: 6 twin beds in bunk layout Third level • Bedroom 6: 6 twin beds in bunk layout • Bedroom 7: 1 king bed • Bedroom 8: 1 king bed • Bedroom 9: 1 king bed Home layout and features Main level • Open concept kitchen, dining, and living area • Gourmet kitchen with professional grade appliances and dual islands • Hidden walk in pantry • Large dining area with ample seating • Primary suite with spa style bath, walk in closet, and private balcony • Direct access to pool, hot tub, and lagoon • Includes 4 paddleboards to use on the lagoon • Comes with 2 pack-and-plays Second level • Additional family gathering areas • Custom bunk rooms designed for group sleeping • En suite bedrooms for privacy • Theater and game spaces Third level • Rooftop and covered decks overlooking the lagoon • Additional gathering and lounge areas • Designed for sunsets, evening conversations, and group downtime • Additional bedrooms and bunk rooms for flexible group sleeping Your stay at Solterra Solterra is built for effortless group living. Days begin with lagoon access just steps from the door and flow naturally between paddleboarding, poolside lounging, and shared meals. Evenings are spent gathered across multiple living spaces, soaking in the private hot tub, or relaxing outdoors under the desert sky. With space to come together and room to retreat, Solterra offers a seamless balance of connection and comfort. Desert Color Lagoon Guests enjoy full access to the Desert Color community amenities: • Two point five acre Desert Color Lagoon with sandy beaches and warm water • Two year round heated resort pools and multiple hot tubs • Poolside bar and light food service • Rooftop sundeck, shaded cabanas, and lounge seating • Six community pickleball courts • Miles of trails, parks, and nature preserves • Seasonal events including food truck nights, rooftop yoga, family crafts, and poolside movies St George Local Highlights • BigShots Golf at Desert Color one mile • St George Airport SGU ten miles • Black Desert Resort Golf Course fourteen miles • Tuacahn Center for the Arts fifteen miles • Sand Hollow Golf Course twenty one miles • Zion National Park fifty three miles • Dining, shopping, and groceries minutes away Notice: Desert Color is a growing community. Please be aware that some construction noise is possible during business hours and stay out of all active construction zones.
  • 9 bedrooms
  • 38 beds

Sleeps 44

Edgewater at Desert Color by Ember Stays, an Ember Stays vacation rental in Desert Color
Edgewater at Desert Color by Ember Stays
Edgewater is one of a limited number of premium homes nestled directly on the stunning 2.5 acre lagoon in Desert Color Resort. This spacious lagoon front retreat sleeps forty two across eight bedrooms and blends resort style living with thoughtful luxury touches like a private heated pool, a large party deck with fire pit, accordion doors, expansive dining, and comfortable en suite bedrooms. Best for: large groups that want a lagoon-front Desert Color stay with private pool time, beach access, and room to gather. • Sleeps 42 across 8 bedrooms and 24 beds • 8 bathrooms • Private heated pool • Lagoon front party deck with fire pit • Access to 2.5-acre Desert Color Lagoon with sandy beaches • Multiple dining areas including island, built-in table, and oversized dining table • Accordion doors for indoor-outdoor living • Bunk rooms for large groups • 4 paddle boards and cornhole for yard play • Multiple gathering areas with HDTVs • Two-car garage and laundry on multiple floors • Fully stocked gourmet kitchen and BBQ ready for catering or big meals Home Layout Floor One • Private heated pool and poolside entertaining area • Gourmet kitchen and massive dining areas with island and built in table • Large gathering area with TV • Two car garage • Laundry room with washer and dryer • Half bathroom Floor Two • King bedroom en suite • King bedroom • Queen bedroom en suite • Queen bedroom en suite • Large bunk room with three full beds, three twin beds, and three twin trundles en suite • Gathering area with HDTV and full bathroom Floor Three • King bedroom en suite • King bedroom • Second bunk room with three full beds, three twin beds, and three twin trundles en suite • Gathering area with HDTV and mini fridge • Outdoor patio area overlooking the lagoon • Laundry room with washer and dryer Your stay at Edgewater Mornings at Edgewater mean stepping out to the pool deck with coffee and watching the lagoon light up as the St George sun rises. The home is built to host togetherness and movement—big breakfasts around the dining table, easy transitions through accordion doors to poolside lounging, and afternoon paddleboard runs on the warm lagoon water. Kids and teens find their corners in the bunk rooms and game zones while adults gravitate to the pool, the party deck fire pit, or a quiet suite for a sunset moment. Afternoons naturally flow to the Desert Color Lagoon where sandy beaches, calm paddle conditions, and resort pools invite play and slow afternoons. Evenings are for large shared meals, fire pit conversations, and late night movie marathons across the gathering areas. With space for forty two, Edgewater is built for reunions, milestone weekends, tournament groups, and celebrations that need room to breathe. Desert Color Lagoon and Resort Amenities Guests enjoy full access to the Desert Color community amenities: • Two point five acre Desert Color Lagoon with sandy beaches and warm water • On site rentals for paddle boards, kayaks, cabanas, and golf carts • Year round heated resort pool and oversized hot tubs • Rooftop sundeck, shaded cabanas, and lounge seating • Six community pickleball courts plus miles of trails and parks • Seasonal events including food truck nights, rooftop yoga, family crafts, and poolside movies St George Local Highlights • BigShots Golf at Desert Color one mile • St George Airport SGU ten miles • Black Desert Resort Golf Course fourteen miles • Tuacahn Center for the Arts fifteen miles • Sand Hollow Golf Course twenty one miles • Zion National Park fifty three miles • Dining, shopping, and groceries minutes away Parking Boat, RV, and trailer parking available in the designated Desert Color community areas.
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 24 beds

Sleeps 42

Desert Rey at Desert Color by Ember Stays, an Ember Stays vacation rental in Desert Color
Desert Rey at Desert Color by Ember Stays
Desert Rey is a high-end Desert Color retreat located just steps from the iconic two point five acre lagoon in St George. Designed for large groups, this deluxe home sleeps up to thirty nine guests and features a private heated pool and hot tub, multiple gathering spaces across three levels, a rooftop seating area with fire pit, and entertainment spaces built for families, reunions, tournaments, and celebration trips. Best for: large families and reunion groups that want serious space, private pool time, rooftop gathering, and easy Desert Color access. • Sleeps 39 across 8 bedrooms • Private heated pool and hot tub • Steps from the two point five acre Desert Color Lagoon with sandy beaches • Multiple dining areas seating 25 or more guests • Rooftop seating area with fire pit • Bunk rooms for large groups • 4 paddle boards • Ping pong for yard play • Multiple gathering areas with HDTVs across all three levels • 3 arcade consoles • 2 Xbox gaming consoles • Fully stocked gourmet kitchen with state of the art appliances • Three car garage Home layout Floor One • Private heated pool and hot tub • Gourmet kitchen and island • Large dining tables and seating for 25 or more • Gathering area with HDTV • King bedroom with en suite bathroom • Half bathroom • Three car garage Floor Two • King bedroom with en suite bathroom • King bedroom with en suite bathroom • Queen bedroom with en suite bathroom • Large bunk room with four full beds and six twin beds, en suite bathroom • Gathering area with HDTVs • Outdoor deck and gathering area Floor Three • Queen bedroom with en suite bathroom • Second bunk room with three full beds and seven twin beds, en suite bathroom • Gathering area with HDTV, three arcade consoles, and two Xbox gaming consoles • Outdoor deck and gathering area Your stay Mornings at Desert Rey start with coffee by the pool deck as the Desert Color Lagoon comes to life just steps away. The home is designed for movement and togetherness, with large dining areas for group breakfasts, multiple gathering spaces for downtime, and plenty of room for kids, teens, and adults to settle into their own rhythm. Days can flow between private pool time, paddle boarding at the lagoon, resort pools, yard games, and relaxed breaks back at the house. Evenings are made for shared meals, rooftop conversations around the fire pit, ping pong, arcade games, and late-night movie or gaming sessions across the home’s three levels. With space for large groups and designer details throughout, Desert Rey is built for reunions, milestone weekends, tournament groups, and celebrations that need room to breathe. Guests enjoy full access to the Desert Color community amenities: • Two point five acre Desert Color Lagoon with sandy beaches and warm water • On site rentals for paddle boards, kayaks, cabanas, and golf carts • Year round heated resort pool and oversized hot tubs • Rooftop sundeck, shaded cabanas, and lounge seating • Six community pickleball courts plus miles of trails and parks • Seasonal events including food truck nights, rooftop yoga, family crafts, and poolside movies St George Local Highlights • Crush Golf + Grill at Desert Color: 1 mile • St George Airport SGU: 10 miles • Black Desert Resort Golf Course: 14 miles • Tuacahn Center for the Arts: 15 miles • Sand Hollow Golf Course: 21 miles • Zion National Park: 53 miles • Dining, shopping, and groceries minutes away Parking Boat, RV, and trailer parking available in the designated Desert Color community areas.
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 26 beds

Sleeps 39

Deja Blue at Desert Color by Ember Stays, an Ember Stays vacation rental in Desert Color
Deja Blue at Desert Color by Ember Stays
Deja Blue is a lagoon front Desert Color home located directly on the iconic two point five acre lagoon in St George. Designed for large groups, this professionally furnished retreat sleeps up to thirty six guests and features a private heated pool and hot tub, expansive dining and gathering spaces, accordion doors for indoor outdoor living, and en suite bedrooms throughout. The space Best for: large families and group getaways that want lagoon-front access, private pool time, and easy resort-style gathering. • Sleeps 36 across multiple bedrooms and bunk rooms • En suite bedrooms for privacy • Private heated pool and hot tub • Direct lagoon front location • Fully stocked gourmet kitchen • Multiple large dining areas • Accordion doors connecting indoor and outdoor spaces • Spacious gathering areas with HDTVs • Outdoor patio and poolside entertaining space • Laundry rooms on multiple levels • Two car garage Included home amenities • 4 paddle boards Home layout Floor One • Private heated pool and poolside entertaining area • Gourmet kitchen • Two large dining tables • Main gathering area with HDTV • Laundry room with washer and dryer • Half bathroom • Two car garage Floor Two • King bedroom with en suite bathroom • King bedroom • Queen bedroom with en suite bathroom • Queen bedroom with en suite bathroom • Bunk room with three full beds, three twin beds, and three twin trundles with en suite bathroom • Gathering area with HDTV • Full bathroom Floor Three • King bedroom with en suite bathroom • King bedroom • Bunk room with three full beds, three twin beds, and three twin trundles with en suite bathroom • Gathering area with HDTV • Outdoor patio area • Laundry room with washer and dryer Your stay Deja Blue is designed to host connection at scale. Mornings begin with lagoon views and poolside coffee, afternoons flow between paddle boarding and shared meals, and evenings gather the group around outdoor lounging and entertainment spaces. With room to spread out and spaces designed for togetherness, this home is ideal for reunions, retreats, and large group getaways. Desert Color Lagoon and Resort Amenities Guests enjoy full access to the Desert Color community amenities: • Two point five acre Desert Color Lagoon with sandy beaches and warm water • On site rentals for paddle boards, kayaks, cabanas, and golf carts • Year round heated resort pool and oversized hot tubs • Rooftop sundeck, shaded cabanas, and lounge seating • Six community pickleball courts plus miles of trails and parks • Seasonal events including food truck nights, rooftop yoga, family crafts, and poolside movies St George Local Highlights • BigShots Golf at Desert Color one mile • St George Airport SGU ten miles • Black Desert Resort Golf Course fourteen miles • Tuacahn Center for the Arts fifteen miles • Sand Hollow Golf Course twenty one miles • Zion National Park fifty three miles • Dining, shopping, and groceries minutes away Parking Two car garage and community parking available.
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 24 beds

Sleeps 36

Modern Oasis at Desert Color by Ember Stays, an Ember Stays vacation rental in Desert Color
Modern Oasis at Desert Color by Ember Stays
Modern Oasis is a professionally designed Desert Color home built for large groups in St George. This spacious retreat sleeps up to thirty four guests and features a private heated pool and hot tub, expansive entertaining areas across three levels, and en suite bedrooms throughout. With seamless indoor outdoor living and multiple gathering spaces, Modern Oasis is ideal for reunions, tournaments, and group getaways in Southern Utah. The space • Sleeps 34 across multiple bedrooms and bunk rooms • En suite bedrooms throughout • Private heated pool and hot tub with sun shelf • Fully stocked gourmet kitchen • Large dining table and oversized kitchen island • Open concept gathering spaces with sliding doors • Multiple entertainment areas with HDTVs • Ping pong table and game table • Outdoor seating and BBQ area • Laundry room with washer and dryer • Three car garage Home layout Floor One • Private heated pool and hot tub • Fully stocked gourmet kitchen • Large gathering area with HDTV • Dining table and kitchen island seating • King bedroom with HDTV • Outdoor seating area • BBQ grill • Half bathroom • Three car garage Floor Two • Large entertainment area with three HDTVs • Ping pong table and game table • King bedroom with en suite bathroom and HDTV • King bedroom with en suite bathroom and HDTV • Queen bedroom with en suite bathroom and HDTV • Queen bedroom with en suite bathroom and HDTV • Outdoor deck with sun loungers • Laundry room with washer and dryer Floor Three • Bunk room with two queen beds and two full beds, en suite bathroom, and HDTV • Bunk room with four queen beds, en suite bathroom, and HDTV • Common bunk area with six queen beds, HDTV, outdoor seating, and fireplace Your stay Modern Oasis is designed for groups that want space to gather and room to unwind. Days move easily from poolside lounging to shared meals and game nights, while evenings settle into comfortable sleeping arrangements across all levels. With flexible layouts and thoughtful amenities, this home supports both connection and downtime for large groups. Desert Color Lagoon and Resort Amenities Guests enjoy full access to the Desert Color community amenities: • Two point five acre Desert Color Lagoon with sandy beaches and warm water • On site rentals for paddle boards, kayaks, cabanas, and golf carts • Year round heated resort pool and oversized hot tubs • Rooftop sundeck, shaded cabanas, and lounge seating • Six community pickleball courts plus miles of trails and parks • Seasonal events including food truck nights, rooftop yoga, family crafts, and poolside movies St George Local Highlights • BigShots Golf at Desert Color one mile • St George Airport SGU ten miles • Black Desert Resort Golf Course fourteen miles • Tuacahn Center for the Arts fifteen miles • Sand Hollow Golf Course twenty one miles • Zion National Park fifty three miles • Dining, shopping, and groceries minutes away Parking Three car garage and community parking available.
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 18 beds

Sleeps 34

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Family enjoying Desert Color

A resort day without leaving home base

Desert Color is a resort-style community on the south side of St. George built around its 2.5-acre recreational lagoon. For families and groups, the appeal is simple: there is already something to do when you walk out the door.

Spend the day swimming, paddleboarding, relaxing near the water, using the community amenities, or simply enjoying the home. When the group wants to explore, the rest of St. George and Southern Utah are within reach.

Acre lagoon
2.5
Ember homes with a private pool
15
Ember homes right on the lagoon
8
Kayaking on the Desert Color lagoon

The reason many families choose Desert Color

The lagoon gives guests an easy place to swim, paddle, play, or relax without building every day around driving to another activity.

The lagoon is not heated like a swimming pool, so water temperature changes with the season. Some Ember Stays homes are directly lagoon front while others sit elsewhere within the community, so check each home's location when you compare.

Desert Color stays for the way you travel

Rockaway Retreat at Desert Color by Ember Stays in Desert Color

Featured stay · Desert Color

Rockaway Retreat at Desert Color by Ember Stays

Sleeps 52 · 9 bedrooms · Private pool · Theater

Desert Color's most expansive estate: more than 10,000 square feet steps from the lagoon, with a private courtyard pool, hot tub, sauna, movie theater, sports bar, two game rooms, and room for 52 guests.

“This home was beautiful! My family and I loved the location and the home had everything we needed plus some. When we walked into the home it was clean and organized, it immediately felt more inviting and welcoming. My family and I were able to relax and enjoy our surroundings, without any distractions or concerns about cleanliness. We highly recomend staying in an Ember vacation rental.”

Jenna
Booked thru AirBnB · Stayed at Edge Water

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A beautiful home is only part of a great stay. Ember Stays operates the homes on its platform so the guest experience stays connected to the team caring for the property.

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Desert Color vacation rental FAQs

What is Desert Color in St. George?

Desert Color is a resort-style community on the south side of St. George, Utah. It is best known for its 2.5-acre recreational lagoon, vacation homes, pools, pickleball, and a setup that makes the community itself part of the vacation.

Which Desert Color homes have private pools?

A number of Ember Stays homes at Desert Color include private heated pools, with select properties also offering hot tubs, slides, and additional outdoor recreation. See our Private Pool Homes collection to compare them.

Is the Desert Color Lagoon heated?

No. The lagoon is not heated like a pool or hot tub, so its temperature changes with the season and daily weather. Late spring through early fall generally provides the warmest swimming conditions.

Do Desert Color vacation rentals include lagoon access?

Access details should be confirmed on the individual listing because they can vary by home and reservation. Select Ember Stays homes sit directly along the lagoon, while others are elsewhere within Desert Color.

Can I stay directly on the Desert Color Lagoon?

Yes. Ember Stays manages select lagoon-front homes that place guests directly along the water, with some also including private pools, hot tubs, and outdoor gathering spaces.

Are there Desert Color vacation rentals for large groups?

Yes. Ember Stays manages homes designed for groups of 20, 30, 40, or more guests, with features such as multiple suites, bunk rooms, large kitchens, and several gathering areas.

What is the difference between lagoon front and another Desert Color rental?

Lagoon-front homes sit directly along the water and offer the closest connection to Desert Color's signature amenity. Other homes can offer different advantages such as quieter locations, private pools, different layouts, or a lower price point.