Desert Sapphire at Desert Color (by Ember Stays)

Desert Sapphire is a lagoon front Desert Color home overlooking the iconic two point five acre lagoon in St George. Designed for large groups, this professionally furnished retreat sleeps up to twenty four guests and features a private heated pool and hot tub, expansive dining and gathering spaces, and en suite bedrooms throughout. With bold design inspired by the desert landscape and one of the largest private pools in the community, Desert Sapphire offers a refined group stay in Southern Utah.

The space

• Sleeps 24 across 7 bedrooms
• En suite bedrooms throughout
• Private heated pool and hot tub
• Lagoon front location with direct views
• One of the largest private pools in the community
• Fully stocked gourmet kitchen with island
• Massive dining and gathering spaces
• Walk-in pantry
• Multiple indoor gathering areas with HDTVs
• Outdoor kitchen, dining, and lounge spaces
• Fire pit and outdoor seating areas
• Outdoor shower and pool bathroom
• Theater and entertainment spaces
• Game room with ping pong and foosball
• Murphy bed and sleeper sofa for flexible sleeping
• Multiple outdoor sky decks
• Mudroom and laundry rooms
• Three car garage
• 4 paddle boards

Home layout

First Floor

• Kitchen with island
• Dining area and banquette seating
• Main gathering space with HDTV
• Walk-in pantry
• King bedroom with en suite bathroom and washer and dryer in closet
• Private heated pool and hot tub with lounge area
• Outdoor shower
• Outdoor pool bathroom
• BBQ and outdoor dining area
• Mudroom
• Powder bathroom
• Three car garage

Second Floor

• King bedroom with en suite bathroom
• King bedroom with en suite bathroom
• King bedroom
• Queen bedroom with en suite bathroom
• Bunk room with eight twin beds and en suite bathroom
• Gathering area with HDTV
• Outdoor sky deck with seating
• Fire pit with seating
• Outdoor gathering area with HDTV
• Laundry room

Third Floor

• Entertainment room with lounge seating and HDTV
• Game room with ping pong and foosball table
• Full size Murphy bed
• Full bathroom
• Queen sleeper sofa
• Outdoor sky deck with pool table
• Gathering area with seating and table

Your stay

Desert Sapphire blends artful design with thoughtful functionality across three levels. Mornings begin with lagoon views and quiet poolside moments, while afternoons flow between swimming, games, and time spent across the indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Evenings are ideal for shared meals, fireside conversations, movie nights, or unwinding in the hot tub after full days enjoying the resort and Southern Utah surroundings.

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

Partner Experiences and Guest Discounts

Desert Sapphire guests unlock curated partner experiences with preferred pricing and discounts. After booking, your guest portal will show direct links and promo details so you can easily reserve. Highlights include preferred ticket pricing at Tuacahn Amphitheater, special offers at BigShots Golf and Sand Hollow Golf Course, adventure rental discounts, family activity savings, private dining and group catering options, Crumbl mini cookie packs, and Nico’s Fresh Homemade Salsa available with a guest discount. All partner details and booking links live in your guest portal after reservation.

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

Community parking and three car garage available.
Please do not set the pool heater above 88 degrees - We feel like 88 degrees is a great pool temperature for all ages year-round. We monitor the pool heater and there will be an extra pool-heating charge if we find guests have turned it up beyond that.