Location: Sundance, Utah, USA (51 mi. to SLC Airport, 15 mi. to BYU, 3 mi. to Sundance)
Accommodations: Cabin on Park-Like River Lot, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
This cabin is a beautifully furnished 3-bedroom home built on a one-quarter acre park-like lot on the South Fork of the Provo River. The home has been completely reconstructed and refurnished within the last several years. The cabin is equipped with two flat panel HDTVs: a 46" Sony Bravia 1080p and a 32" Sanyo.
The property is truly a mountain retreat, with gorgeous mountain views in all directions, yet it is only 5 minutes from Sundance Resort with its ski slopes and renowned restaurants, 15 minutes from BYU, downtown Provo, and several large shopping malls, and 51 miles from the Salt Lake City air terminal.
For the outdoor enthusiast, Vivian Park offers the ultimate in hiking, downhill and cross-country skiing, snow boarding, mountain biking, road biking, camping, hunting, fishing, rock climbing, back packing, horseback riding, tubing and rafting.
Summer activities are almost endless. The South Fork connects several hundred yards downstream with the Provo River, a world-famous venue for fly fishermen. A public park located adjacent the Provo River near the entrance to Vivian Park has two playgrounds, multiple picnic areas, volleyball courts, a fishing pond for children, and restrooms. The Provo Canyon bike path begins here, winds through scenic parks and passes world-famous Bridal Veil Falls en route to Utah Lake some twenty miles away. The Heber Valley Railroad, the only operator of vintage steam locomotives in Utah, stops at Vivian Park. At certain times of the year, the train is disguised as Thomas the Tank, and the railroad's schedule can be viewed online at the website of Heber Valley Railroad. High-quality road bikes and mountain bikes may be rented from the owners for $15/day or $95/week.
During the winter, downhill and cross-country skiing are only minutes away at the Sundance Resort or Park City resorts. The Heber Valley Railroad provides train rides to Soldiers' Hollow for downhill tubing, and at Christmas time, provides Polar Express trips. The Snowbird, Brighton, and Alta Ski Resorts are about an hour away by car.
During the fall, the hour trip around the nearby Alpine Loop or a short trip up the nearby road to the Squaw Peak valley overlook afford views of some of the most spectacular scenery in this country, all clothed in fall colors.
We supply paper towels, toilet paper, tissue, bath soap, shampoo & conditioner samples, dishwasher detergent & clothes laundry products. DVD's & board games are available on request, and game systems and games which can be attached to the TV (Play Station 2, WII)are available for rent.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking: Fully paved concrete driveway will accommodate up to five vehicles.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace: Basement has small propane wall heater with visible flame.
- Wood Fireplace: There is a large fire pit outside for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: One 46" Sony flat Screen Wall TV in the living-room and one 32" flat screen Sanyo in the downstairs.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Large selection of DVD's available on request.
- Video Game Console: Available for rent.
- Video Games: Available for rent.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: CD's available on request.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Includes washer/dryer and all kinds of appliances, such as coffee maker, Blender, Mixer, Crock Pot etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: This cabin has 2 dining decks with gorgeous views from both.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: The south fork river is only a few feet off the back deck.
- Mountain View: The cabin is surrounded by mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer: A laser printer is provided for guests also.
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
- Other Amenities
- Gorgeous landscaping, with large grassy areas, dozens of beautiful trees, flowering plants, a large concrete slab with a basket ball standard, a large fire pit, and ample parking make this an ideal location for large gatherings, such as wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, reunions, etc.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: There are numerous activities for children in the nearby parks and mountains. There is a pond in the park (2 blocks away)for fishing for children. The river is on the property.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Vivian Park is at the end of the line for the Heber Valley Railroad, which operates the only vintage steam locomotives in the State of Utah. There are numerous train rides with special themes, such as "Polar Express" at christmas, "Tubing" trips in the winter, "Thomas the Tank" in the summer, "Halloween Adventures" in the fall, etc.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
SkiSeason(11/15-03/31)and SummerSeason(06/01-08/31).$1500/wk + 10.75% Tax
Holidays12/18-1/8;7/4,MemorialDay,LaborDay&Thanksgiving wks)$1900/wk + 10.75% Tax
SpringSeason(04/01-05/31)and FallSeason(09/01-11/14)....$1200/wk + 10.75% Tax.
Daily Rate: Weekly Rate ÷ 7 + 25%, Min. 2 day stay. Wedding Receptions.$1000 + Tax
Cashier's checks,money orders.Paypal & credit cards/w 3% surcharge.50% to reserve.
Rentals are for up to 6 people, each additional $25/d. Tax:10.75%.
Refundable Damage Deposit of $150-$500(depending on number of people)
Cleaning Fee:$75-160, depending on # of people & rooms used & length of stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Fall photo of cabin exterior, deck, and yard - Sundance Vacation Cabin
- View of dining table, kitchen appliances, cupboards and countertops - Sundance Vacation Cabin
- View of living room, furnishings and view from windows - Sundance Vacation Cabin
- Representative view of one of three fully-furnished bedrooms
- View of main floor bathroom (downstairs bathroom similarly equipped)
- View of front deck, outdoor dining set, and gas BBQ
- View of yard, basketball court and yard swing in summer
- View of contemplation bench on bank of South Fork of Provo River
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What a delightful retreat from City Life. Your home was for our family. Lovely setting! Thank you! The Kriders
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Very nice home :). Enjoyed everything, nice mountains, streams, etc. We hope to come back again. It was very home-like, and relaxing. Thanks, Tom and Tenette Jensen
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Irene and Angus, Thank you for letting us in your home. We thoroughly enjoyed out stay. We hope to come again soon. The Trosts, Macomb, IL
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You have a lovely cabin! I especially enjoyed napping on the back porch glider. We enjoyed the Heber Valley Raft & Ride, hiking on Mt. Timpanogos and bike riding. What a lovely part of the country. The Liu Family, Paradise Valley, AZ
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Melissa , Las Vegas, NV
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Homeowner Response:
In response to this renter's comment concerning the living-room space, we replaced the large free-standing rear projection TV with a new wall-mounted 46" Sony Bravia LCD HD TV. This freeing of space from the large TV allowed us to add additional couches and chairs to accommodate a total of 6 adults. It is now possible to comfortably seat 6 adults for reading, talking, or watching TV.
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