Our log lodge nestles on 4 hillside acres, surrounded by abundant wildlfe
Location: Snowbasin, Utah, USA (60 Minutes from Salt Lake City Airport)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: House
New, 4700 sq. ft. log home on 4 private, rustic acres, perched on the mountainside at an elevation of 5400 feet. It's only a 15 minute drive to Snowbasin, 25 minutes to Powder Mountain, and just a few minutes to the famous Shooting Star Saloon in Huntsville as well as Pineview Lake. In addition to downhill skiing in the winter, there's snow-shoeing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. In the summer there's hiking, water-skiing, jet-skiing, sailing, off-roading, mountain-biking and golf ... year-round outdoor recreation!
Your families will settle right in and feel completely at home in this warm, sunny, beautifully furnished, 4-bedroom lodge. There's plenty of room for everyone to spread out after a day outdoors. Relax by one of our fireplaces, listen to the gurgling of the stream running by the house, take in the awesome views of Ogden Valley and Snowbasin from every room. Watch for the abundant wildlife... try to spot deer, elk, moose, fox, wild turkeys, rabbits, pheasant, hawks and eagles.
Our main floor features an amazing great room with a fireplace, log-vaulted ceilings, panoramic views and a baby grand piano. The great room opens to the dining room and our large, well-appointed kitchen. The master suite with a king-size bed is also located on the main level, as is a tiled entry room (for all those wet clothes), powder room, laundry room and 2-car garage.
Upstairs are two very large bedrooms with queen-size beds, another full bath and an office area in the loft overlooking the great room. Connect your laptop in the office to print out your boarding passes for your return flights (wireless internet provided throughout, with a printer in the office).
Downstairs is a perfect environment for your kids, with a large, sunny bunk room that sleeps six in comfortable twin beds ... the deer and wild fowl come right up and browse by the windows! There's a third full bath; an adjacent living area with a second fireplace; 65" TV with cable, surround-sound, VCR, DVD player and I-Pod dock; a game room with foosball and ping pong; plus plenty of board games and a library for those family evenings after a day of active fun.
As you drive 10 minutes to our valley supermarket your kids will point out flocks of sheep, cattle, llamas and horses. Or, visit the valley's monastery and purchase their locally-produced honey.
This is the perfect home for a few families to meet ... or for an extended family reunion ... or for a getaway of friends.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Inside the home
- Dryer : Inside the home
- Linens Provided
- Garage : 2-car
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace (2) : Remote controlled
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed (3) : Three bunk beds (six twin beds) in bedroom on lower level, perfect for kids or school friends
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Large screen TV in rec room on lower level, TV in master and upstairs bedrooms.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Children's video library includes many Disney favorites.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Ipod docks in living room and rec room
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Large, fully-equipped kitchen w/ quality appliances and granite counter tops. Peninsula w/ seating for four in addition to large dining table. Place settings for 24 plus non-breakable set for 8 more.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Every cooking utensil and appliance needed to prepare delicious meals.
- Refrigerator : Full size refrigerator/freezer plus separate under-counter drink cooler in kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Advance stocking of refrigerator available for a fee. Place your grocery order and arrive for your vacation w/ all the food in place.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : On balcony.
- Balcony : Balcony accessed from dining room, great room and master bedroom, offers fantastic views of Ogden Valley and Snow Basin.
- View/Location
- Lake View : Minutes from Pineview Reservoir: water sports, fishing, swimming
- Mountain View : All rooms look out across the scenic Ogden Valley to the Snowbasin ski resort
- Communications
- Telephone : Local, emergency and incoming calls. Cell service for all major carriers.
- Broadband Internet : Computer printer on-site so you can log onto your laptop and print boarding passes, etc.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wi-Fi available throughout the home for up to 5 computers.
- Other Amenities
- Baby grand piano in living room. Walk-out lower level includes large, additional living area with fireplace, TV "pit" and game room next to 4th bedroom, all w/ mountain views.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Downstairs bunk room, living area/rec room and game room provide a perfect environment for kids to hang out.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age for primary renter is 26
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking is allowed on balcony ... please be considerate
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Spend a day on a sleigh ride through the snow, through herds of elk and deer. Many off-road trails nearby.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2000-$3500/week, varies by season
Check with owner for applicable rates and minimum stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
We live in Coronado, California (across the bay from San Diego), enjoying a mild climate on the Pacific Ocean. Dad is a retired engineer, now "paying it forward" in a second career as a physics teacher in a low-income high school. We've always taken family ski and back-country vacations, to get away from the crowd. We longed for a permanent place in the mountains where we could periodically retreat from our city life. We had the great fortune to have swapped our timeshare for a ski week in the Ogden Valley, and on Friday that week we were hooked ... we bought this land, and were able to build our dream getaway home a few years later!
We designed our home specifically so that we could enjoy it with other families, with the adults relaxing on the main level while our kids and their friends could have their own space, on the lower level, private but not out of our reasonable supervision.
Our goal in renting our home is not to make a huge return on investment but, rather, to defray expenses by having families like ours appreciate it as much as we do. When you look at the cost of a rental timeshare, then consider the space and comfort that our home offers for a comparable price ... there really is no comparison!
Why the Owner Chose Snowbasin
The Ogden Valley is fantastic and, quite possibly, unique. Our home is private, but minutes from two of the best ski resorts in the world. We are situated amidst incredible beauty in a very rural setting, yet we're an easy, one-hour drive from Salt Lake City Airport. The local people are warm, friendly and welcoming. We can leave our home in Coronado in the morning and ski that afternoon.
This is truly one of the still "undiscovered" retreats in our great country!
The Unique Benefits of this House
Our home is large, yet warm and cozy. Coming from the city, we relish the amazing views of the valley and surrounding mountains, which change by the minute as the sun moves across the sky. We enjoy searching out the wildlife as we sip our morning coffee, seeing who can count the most deer on the hillsides, and who can spot the bald eagle that is soaring from its nest across the stream. At night, we gaze at the arch of the Milky Way and the billions of stars, far from the interfering lights of the city and suburbs.
It may sound strange ... but we always have a little trouble falling asleep on our first night here, because of the total absence of the usual noises we've grown used to ... traffic (and car alarms!!!), planes, neighbors' TVs and loud conversations, barking dogs ... our first morning, though, when we wake up to the sound of the water in our stream and the faint mooing of the cows several miles away, we feel an almost physical release of accumulated stress. This is our Eden ... our most relaxing place!
Property Photos
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- Our log lodge nestles on 4 hillside acres, surrounded by abundant wildlfe - Snowbasin Vacation Log Home with Wi-Fi - Near Ski Resorts
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- A warm fire welcomes you home after a day of skiing - Snowbasin Vacation Log Home with Wi-Fi - Near Ski Resorts
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- You'll enjoy your vacation in this spacious, log home! - Snowbasin Vacation Log Home with Wi-Fi - Near Ski Resorts
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- Welcome entry opens to great room w/ baby grand piano
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- Plenty of space for preparing delicious family meals
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- King bed in Master Bedroom overlooks Snow Basin
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- Count the deer from your bedroom window.
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- Third large bedroom shares the same great view of the valley
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- "Bunk Room" is the perfect place for kids to play or teens to spread out.
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- Watch movies, play ping pong or foosball or enjoy the fire in the large rec room
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- Master bath features 2-person tub, glass shower, double sinks and walk-in closet
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- Every room looks out over the beautiful Ogden Valley to Snowbasin Resort
Traveler Reviews (9)
Great place
Guest: huiyi
(san diego, california)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 04/10/11
We had a lots fun ski with our kids during our stay. Snowbasin has really good snow, the quality of the snow is just amazing as the cabin. It's 100% worth it!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
You will not be dissappointed!
Guest: scott
(boston)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11
Review Submitted: 02/24/11
The house is unbelievable, it is very well kept, very well updated, and a lot of fun. From the second you walk in the door, you are amazed. The kitchen is very handy to cook in while still interacting with everyone in your group. The views of the mountains and wildlife are breathtaking. The house is located far enough from any sort of busy street that is relaxing, though it is located close enough to any stores so you are not completely cut off from the rest of the world. Snow Basin is just about 10 minutes away. Watching the sunrise over the mountain while rocking by the fireplace every day will always be a great memory. The basement is a ton of fun with surround sound, the game table, ping pong, and fooseball. We had a great time!
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Awesome house!
Guest: Karen
(Pebble Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/18/10
Review Submitted: 01/11/11
This is a fabulous home. It was exactly as pictured and perfect for a large multi-family ski trip. The kids loved having their own "space" downstairs. The kitchen was exceptionally well equipped and we cooked dinner in every night. Loved all the windows and views. It was an easy drive up to Snowbasin for skiing. The owner was very helpful and sent good information before our arrival. We hope to go back someday soon!
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Great rental propert in Huntsville
Guest: yearly ski trip to snow basin
(Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/13/10
Review Submitted: 03/25/10
Our family spent a week in this wonderful home. Every detail is well thought out. Electronics- from Wi-FI to a printer in the home office, a docking station for the IPOD, surround sound on the big screen- it went on and on. As an adult I enjoyed the fact that the bunkroom, TV, ping pong table and foosball table were downstairs allowing the kids to raise a ruckus while keeping the upstairs living room quiet and cozy! As a gourmet cook I have always been disappointed in rental kitchens that "pretend" to be furnished. This kitchen is furnished with every gadget, pot , knife and colander you could ever need- and enough cutlery and plates for a seated dinner for at least 12! Plus- the gas cooktop and oven make cooking a breeze! The view from every window is stunning, the hot water was on a recirculation system (lovely on cold mornings) and the beds are outstanding. I was particularly tickled that the "house library" had several of my favorite books and one book I was currently reading! We are already planning our return!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Guest: Marque Trosper
(American Fork, UT)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10
Review Submitted: 01/08/10
What a fantastic home! We had the most amazing time over the holidays! It has all the luxuries of home, yet offers the feeling of being in a rustic lodge. We could not ask for anything better and we will return again and again! Dianne, the owner, made the process simple and easy and proved to be quite accommodating to our needs and requests. Simply awesome!!! Thank you again!
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Guest: Thomas O Sullivan
(Falls Church, VA)
Date of Stay: 01/14/09
Review Submitted: 01/14/09
We greatly enjoyed our stay in Huntsville, snowboarding at Powder Mountain. The lodge is gorgeous and comfortable, certainly among the best properties in the area. The owners are pleasant folks, with whom negotiations were simple and professional. We'll be returning next year.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/22/08
Review Submitted: 11/22/08
This is a beautiful log home. No detail left out. Perched up on the hillside, the views of the valley and snow basin are spectacular. It easily holds 2 or more families. The downstairs bunkroom(3 bunkbeds) makes you wish you were a kid again. Big screen, ping pong table, fooseball, fireplace. Upstairs are 3 private bedrooms with stunning views and gorgious bathrooms.The Kitchen is a dream to cook in we had 12 for dinner! All in All a lovely place to gather. We will be back.
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Guest: L. Udell
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Date of Stay: 11/18/08
Review Submitted: 11/18/08
We stayed in this beautiful cabin for a long weekend and had a wonderful time. Actually has a lot more grandeur than your average "cabin," but with the same warmth, charm, and coziness we were seeking. Very private, gorgeous views, lots of light, well equipped and nicely furnished; I would recommend to anyone.
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Guest: Nancy McRae
(Coronado, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/15/08
Review Submitted: 11/15/08
I just had an absolutely delightful, relaxing weekend in this spectacular home in the beautiful Ogden Valley. I must say, at first I was a little skeptical, having spent time in almost every mountain resort west of the Mississippi -- how could this place live up to my expectations? I've rented a lot of cabins, some nicer than others. But both this log home and the setting surpassed my expectations. The home is impeccable--in comfort, amenities, ambience and location. We played games around the dining table at night, sang songs around the piano, enjoyed a glass of wine while watching a glorious sunset over the mountains, sipped coffee as we counted the wild turkeys or deer in the morning, and watched old movies on the downstairs big screen t-v by the cozy fireplace. During the day, we scouted the two truly awesome ski fields -- Utah's best kept secrets-- did some shopping in charming Old Town Ogden and had a Star Burger at the Shooting Star Saloon, Utah's oldest continually operating saloon and truly a must-see. There's some real characters in there! (And a lovely proprietress.) If you are looking for a great family vacation, a fun girls getaway or a couples outing (there is plenty of privacy in the layout of the home), it would be hard to find a better home and setting than this one. Highly, highly recommended.
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