About Us
About the Owner:
Hi!! We are Spencer and Ashley Rex, the owners and hosts of the Escalante Cliff House. Along with our four awesome kids—Warren, Nyla, Cora, and Preston—we are thrilled to welcome you to our cherished family property.
The story of Escalante Cliff House began in 1983 when my father, Jeff Rex, discovered and fell in love with a piece of land outside of Escalante, Utah. He bought the land and built a vacation home where our immediate and extended family could gather and create unforgettable memories. Those times spent on this land are among my most treasured childhood experiences.
Tragically, the original vacation home burned down one evening while we were picnicking at Wide Hollow Reservoir. It was a devastating loss for our family. A few years later, in 1999, my brother Adam resurrected an old pioneer cabin on the property, which we now call the "Isaac Riddle Cabin." Following this, I moved to Escalante at age 16 with my mom, dad, and little brother, graduating from Escalante High School in 2002. I later pursued a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Utah, graduating in 2009.
The day after my graduation, I married my favorite person, Ashley. We lived in the Texas/Louisiana area where I worked as a Corrosion Engineer and we welcomed our four children. In 2018-2019, my brother Adam built the Escalante Cliff House on a piece of land my mother gifted to me. This home is a labor of love, a testament to our family's enduring connection to this beautiful area. Being a vacation rental owner allows me to share my profound love for this land with others, providing them with a unique and memorable experience.
In June 2022, I took a leap of faith, left my job, and became a full-time vacation rental host and real estate investor.
For over 40 years, this land has been an integral part of my family's history, and I have poured my heart into creating an extraordinary space and guest experience. Our goal is to offer a place where guests can feel the same sense of wonder and peace that we have always felt here.
We love being a part of making people's vacations awesome. It is incredibly rewarding when we receive reviews saying that our house was their favorite stop on their trip. We hope you'll come see what Escalante has to offer and stay at our house!
Come stay at the Escalante Cliff House and experience the magic of this special place for yourself. We believe you'll agree that it is truly exceptional.
Sincerely,
Spencer and Ashley Rex