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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Ogden, UT
Peery's Egyptian Theater
Place, Peery's Egyptian Theater
10 min walk
Waterfall Canyon Trail
Place, Waterfall Canyon Trail
11 min walk
Ogden Utah Temple
Place, Ogden Utah Temple
18 min walk
Salt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)
Airport, Salt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)
45 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
The Lavendar Junior Suite
1 Queen Bed
The Master Suite
1 King Bed
The Rose Room
1 Queen Bed
The Sports Room
1 Queen Bed
The Tropical Room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Restored Jefferson Bungalow In The Heart Of The Historic District
The large red brick bungalow was built in 1919 by Benham Hunsaker, an Ogden resident who worked at the famed Stockyards on the west side of the river. In 1946, Mr. Hunsaker split his property into 3 units, to accommodate the many returning WWII soldiers. The home went through many owners, and remained a triplex - one that housed less-than-illustrious residents. The current owner purchased the home in 2007, and had just finished a massive remodel in February 2013, when an arsonist broke into the basement and set it on fire. It was nearly a total loss. After 16 months, the home was restored, rebuilt, and reverted back to the original single-family floor plan. The new home features original hardwood floors (that survived the fire) new Craftsman kitchen cabinets, granite counters throughout, tile baths & showers, central vac, all new electrical, plumbing, heating & air conditioning.
The home features 5 bedrooms + a library, with one king bed, four queens, a full futon, and two twin futons. There are two family rooms, both with cable TV & internet, a wet bar in the downstairs family room, and a storage room for bikes, snowboards, golf clubs and any extras.
This home works extremely well for corporate long-term rentals, as well as temporary housing for relocation. Keep in mind that Owner Sue Wilkerson is also a RE/MAX Broker/Owner, which can make your move even easier. The home has been used for family reunions, ski and cycling trips, graduations, wedding parties and corporate retreats, as well as long term relocation and employment-related housing. Should you need accommodations for more than 30 days, feel free to google her and we can avoid a taxable stay. It's a perfect home-away-from-home for those in between houses in the crazy real estate market.
There are full-size stacker washer & dryer, dishwasher, disposal, microwave and most every kitchen utensil I could think of.
The yard is features a fully-fenced rear yard. There is off-street parking for 4, and easy access to all amenities. You can walk downtown in 10 minutes to our legendary Historic 25th Street, only 22 minutes drive to Snowbasin, 10 minutes to the Ice Sheet and 6 minutes to Costco or Trader Joe’s!!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Important information
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Property Registration Number Ogden GBL 000280-02-2019
Property # 593052
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Ogden
Located in Ogden, this vacation home is in the city center and near a water park. Peery's Egyptian Theater and Utah State Railroad Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Treehouse Children's Museum and El Monte Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at iFLY Utah Indoor Skydiving or Ogden City Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
Is Restored Jefferson Bungalow In The Heart Of The Historic District pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Restored Jefferson Bungalow In The Heart Of The Historic District?
As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Restored Jefferson Bungalow In The Heart Of The Historic District on Jul 12, 2026 start from $195, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Restored Jefferson Bungalow In The Heart Of The Historic District?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Restored Jefferson Bungalow In The Heart Of The Historic District?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Restored Jefferson Bungalow In The Heart Of The Historic District located?
Located in the heart of Ogden, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lester Park and Ogden Municipal Building. Peery's Egyptian Theater and IRS Office are also within 15 minutes. Ogden Station is 24 minutes by foot.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We very much enjoyed the stay here. The place was roomy, well set up, and very clean. Everything works as it should, there were plenty of household items to make for an easy stay. Working with Sue was straightforward and professional. Thank you, we would stay again.
Quite impressed with the house. We all enjoyed our stay. There is plenty of seating in the living room and especially liked the huge dining room table with enough chairs (and then some) for our group. Would stay again.
This house is amazing! The house is exactly as described. It spacious yet homey. Everything we needed was there....including jigsaw puzzles for the quiet times. Will definitely stay here for my next extended stay in Ogden.
The home is beautifully decorated with comfy beds and furniture. It has lots of room to relax in and it is close (walking distance) to restaurants and to major streets. It ended up with only two of staying, but a large family could easily stay here, lots of room to spread out. We will definitely book this property again.
Glenn and Theresa C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
Mar 5, 2018
Spacious, comfortable, with well equipped kitchen
Our second stay at this great property, which is convenient to downtown (5 blocks), and quiet, in a residential neighborhood. Well equipped kitchen. Our group of 8 ate all our meals here. Very spacious and comfortable.
7 of us came from the midwest to attend a wedding. The house was great and the location was just where we needed to be. Sue, the owner, came by soon after we arrived and gave us a lot of helpful tips on the area. We would absolutley stay in this house again if we were in the area and recommend it to a large party.
We were two parents, one college son and one adult son. Great restored house in a great location! We could walk downtown and to 25th street and it was less than 2 mile drive up to trails. Snowbasin only 30 min drive away. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Large and lots of spaces for hanging out. Beds were very comfortable! Sue was a great host and gave us good suggestions for the area. Will stay here again next time we visit!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helen C.
Jan 12, 2018
Spacious, well appointed Hunsaker House
This was our second stay at the Hunsaker House. It was wonderful to return to this comfortable and beautifully decorated home! There was plenty of space to entertain our friends and everyone was interested in the history of this house. Sue even had a decorated tree up and we loved sitting in the living room with the fireplace turned on. This home will be the perfect spot for any large family gathering!
Helen C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
It was an absolute pleasure to host your family again! I am always trying to come up with newer and better Decour and furnishings !! Thank you for choosing the Hunsaker home!
We spent a whole month in this house to be near our new grand baby. We wanted a large house so other family members could come throughout the month to meet the newest addition to the family. We spent many early morning hours on the porch having coffee and enjoying the evening weather with a beer. The large dining room table allowed space for us to eat around the table and to play games. Our daughter and husband have a Great Dane so we wanted to be able to bring the dog over for visits too. The historical homes on the street were fun to read about. We took many walks to downtown for dinner. I felt like this was my own home. Thank you Sue for making us feel welcome.
Annelies W.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2025
Annelies, It was a pleasure hosting you - and for such a wonderful reason! I am so glad that the house met your expectations and provided a fun safe haven! Look forward to your next stay...
A great layout for our family. Basement suite was perfect for my son and his wife. My 3 other children each had their own room, while my wife and I were very comfortable in the master bedroom. Great kitchen with an open floor plan and a dining room table that could accommodate 10. Great location to explore Utah. Plenty to do in historic Ogden. Close to Powder, Snow Basin and Nordic ski resorts. If we return, we’ll stay here. PS - Sue is GREAT to work with.
We can't say enough good things about our stay here. The house is very spacious, and our teens especially liked the fully furnished basement. It was like they had their own apartment. The kitchen has everything you need and then some. The bathrooms all have toiletries in case you forgot something or didn't bring your own. Sue was amazing to rent from. She texted several times to make sure all was okay and we had everything we needed. We highly recommend staying here!
Loved this property and the TLC that has been poured into it. We had 8 people very comfortably housed for a week then dropped to 4 for our second week. We enjoyed congregating in the living room by the fire and dining room. Walks in the historic district were great and of course, Snow Basin skiing was accessible and primo. Thanks to Sue and Rachel for looking after us.
We reserved the this beautiful home when staying in Utah for our son's wedding. It was just what we were looking for - to have family over while finishing wedding plans and enjoy post-wedding family time.
The house had everything we could possible want and then some! It is a beautiful home with quite a rich history. As an added bonus, Sue was very attentive and responsive to questions; making sure we had a great time time while in Ogden. We will definitely reserve this property for future visits!
Ellen S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kevin m.
May 15, 2019
Awesome place to stay
House was exactly what we needed for the stay in Ogden. Nice and clean wiith enough room for everyone to have their own space. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
kevin m.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anthony M.
Dec 31, 2017
Great location and at home feeling
The house had everything we needed and more. The space for my entire family was great! We enjoyed the White Christmas Experience on Christmas Eve. The kids loved the play room with games and toys with a TV in the basement. My aunt made a wonderful Christmas dinner in the well stocked kitchen and we read a Christmas Eve story to all the kids next to the fire with hot chocolate and marshmallows. There is a park conveniently located that we walked to as well. This house would be perfect anytime of year but we were more than happy to spend our second Christmas season in this house!
Anthony M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
curtis s.
Sep 18, 2017
Close to downtown
The house was clean with nice furnishings and large enough for the 7 people we had staying.
curtis s.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for your review! Since I strive for 5-star service, I'd sure love to know what I can do better! If there is something specific that I can work on, please let me know (-:
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Joshua R.
Jun 30, 2017
Great home! Beautiful, roomy, and comfy.
This was a great home to stay in! It was perfect for our group. I would give it 5 stars. We did not realize until the last day that the ice-maker was not working, but we had not needed it up to that point. It may have been user error. Beds were very comfy. Location provides easy access to downtown Ogden, and if you know Ogden, access to beautiful hikes and places are everywhere. the owners were kind and gracious.
Joshua R.
About the host
Hosted by Sue Wilkerson
Sue Wilkerson believes in Ogden, probably more than most. Watching the city change over the past 26 years has been inspiring to her – and provides her with the experiences to share with you on a blog dedicated to her love of Ogden. So many times, those visiting - or moving to - Ogden just don’t have any idea how great it is here – her passion is contagious – you’ll be addicted soon to the mystique of the “outdoor recreation capital of the world”.
Sue’s dedication to community started at an early age, growing up in Boulder Creek, California. Her spirit of civic responsibility was fueled by a college internship with Congressman Leon Panetta in Washington, DC. After graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in Agriculture, Sue went on to build an agricultural trucking business with her then-husband Ralph in Woodland, California. Moving to Utah in 1997, she spent some time in air freight, and then settled into real estate in 1999. Starting with Coldwell Banker, she soon launched her brokerage Terra Venture Real Estate in 2002, which has transitioned to RE/MAX Crossroads! It led her to fall in love with Ogden and the historic districts, with the grand mansions of yesteryear.
Sue stays involved as the past-president of the Junior League of Ogden, board member of the Eccles Art Center, a Spiker for the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce, Ogden City Landmarks Commissioner, active Trolley District advocate, and an honorary commander for the 388th Maintenance Squadron at nearby Hill AFB, among other activities. Living in the most amazing outdoor venue, Sue spends time snow-boarding, biking, hiking and cooking for all of her friends. She is happily single and living in a historically-designed infill home in Ogden’s Trolley District, one block from this home! Sue's love for historic, cool homes led her to purchase several great brick homes in the Trolley District, and she has refurbished many of them, improving neighborhoods and giving folks a cool place to live!
Why they chose this property
I fell in love with the bead-board eves, the gorgeous woodwork, the big front porch and the amazing front door. Since the fire tried to take away some of those things, I have worked to provide a wonderful home-away-from-home for the traveler, the executive on leave to Ogden, a family in transition between homes or the family needing a great place to land during family events.
What makes this property unique
The home is so close to downtown Ogden, the hot-spot of things to do! Every amenity is within walking distance, except, perhaps, Costco, but it is only a 5 minute car ride...
Blending my own love for travel with the wonderful layout of this home, it really has been the Phoenix rising from the ashes. I put every feature in this home that i love in mine, just down the street, and then some. The views from the kitchen window of the valley, and the mountain views from the living room make this a special place.
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