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***Luxury Mountainside Retreat***

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Interior
Spacious living room with reclining chairs, large TV and BluRay

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 205500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sandy, UT
  • Place, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountain America Exposition Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Snowbird Ski Resort
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1 on main floor

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2 on main floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 5 downstairs

+2
6 Double Beds

Master Suite

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 on the main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

***Luxury Mountainside Retreat***

When we decide to take a vacation, we want to go someplace we enjoy...a place we can relax and unwind with family. We're sure you feel the same. Whether you want to relax, see the sights, fish, hike, kayak, swim, boat, snowmobile or snow ski, Utah is the perfect place! And of course, while we're vacationing, we want clean, comfortable accommodations and our home in Sandy fits that description. The home is close to dining and shopping, close to the ski resorts and about 20 minutes from the heart of beautiful Salt Lake City. It is clean, spacious, well maintained and very comfortable.

The minute you step through the door, you'll feel totally comfortable and at home! Kick off your shoes and relax for a minute or two. Kick back in the living room OR the theatre room OR enjoy the view from the deck or the front porch OR play a quick game of pool OR take a soak in the hot tub. As you can see by all the OR'S, there is something for everyone in YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME!!!

The spacious kitchen has everything you need to prepare an awesome meal or a quick snack. There are plenty of dishes, flatware, glasses and cups plus a variety of pots and pans. Spices, napkins, food storage bags, foil, plastic wrap, paper towels, sponges and trash can liners are available in the spacious pantry. Also stored in the pantry are many small appliances including coffee maker, toaster, 2 large and 2 small crockpots, griddle and waffle maker. Also, the pantry is home to a blender, hand mixer, juicer and electric tea kettle. Larger crowd for meals? No worries. There is plenty of sit down dining including a breakfast bar for 4, a dining table for 8 and a larger dining table for 12-14 people...perfect for larger families. The spacious pantry and the cupboard storage is endless...there's a place for anything and everything you bring. If you choose to BBQ outside, there is a BBQ and extra propane in the garage.

The bedrooms are spacious with lots of closet and dresser space. There are extra blankets and pillows in the closets. For babies...two cribs, a high chair and baby gates so they will be very comfortable. All linens are professionally laundered and sanitized. .

The house has a gas furnace/AC. For cooler winter nights, there are 2 gas fireplaces; one in the theatre room and one in the living room.

After a day of sightseeing, skiing, hiking or whatever...you'll enjoy a great night's rest in any one of 13 comfortable beds. Too excited to sleep just yet? Well, you can relax and enjoy TV in the living room, in your bedroom or in the theatre room on a 10-foot drop down screen. You can also enjoy the lights of the city and some quiet time on the deck PLUS there is an awesome view of the Wasatch Mountains from the front porch. As a finishing touch, you can take a relaxing soak in the hot tub (ready at 103 degrees) while enjoying the view of the city lights. Now you are ready for a good night's rest and another adventurous day tomorrow! Before breakfast you might want to sit on the deck or take a peek out the windows and see the deer feasting on the lawn, apple tree and peach tree.

Wondering about parking? Not a problem. The driveway is flat so you can park 6+ cars PLUS a spacious 3-car garage with remote door openers and a graveled area at the north end of the property.

The guest information book on the table contains helpful information about the house including fireplace instructions and the WiFi passwords. And, of course, the owners are available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have. There is a video posted on this site that will show you the property inside and outside.

Family is very important to us and all vacations create special memories that last a lifetime. That is why we make our home family friendly whether it be a family of 6 or as many as 20. Enjoy and thanks!!!

*6 bedrooms
* 4 bathrooms
* Spacious kitchen with island that seats 4
* Dining room with 12 person dining table
*Kitchen with 8-person dining table
* 2.5 miles to I-15 freeway
* Central A/C & heat
* Washer & dryer
* 3-car garage
* Hot tub
* BBQ Grill/Patio Furniture
*Theater room
*Billiard Table
*Loft with Books, games and toys
*Bunk Room

Location Proximity:
* 1 mile to restaurants, shops
* 5 miles to Rio Tinto Stadium
* 2 miles to Golf Courses
* 5 miles to Little Cottonwood Canyon entrance (Snowbird and Alta resorts)
*7 miles to Big Cottonwood Canyon entrance (Solitude an Brighton resorts)

Bedding Configurations:
(sleeps 2) Master bedroom: King bed
(sleeps 2) Master bedroom sitting room: Queen sofa sleeper
(sleeps 2) Bedroom 2 (main floor): King bed
(sleeps 2) Bedroom 3 (main floor): Queen bed
(sleeps 2) Bedroom 4 (downstairs): King bed
(sleeps 2) Bedroom 5 (downstairs): Queen bed
(sleeps 6-12) Bedroom 6 (downstairs): 3 full size Bunk beds (6 beds)
(sleeps 1-2) Movie theater (downstairs): fold-down full size futon


Total sleeping capacity: 20 comfortably in beds
Total individual beds: 13 (including sofa beds and futons)

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking, vaping nor marijuana use

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If AV system is changed...immediate $100 charge upon owner approval only. There will be xtra charge and a $1000 secuity deposit
In compliance with Sandy City, no parking on the street. Park in garage, driveway or on gravel to the north of the property
To protect our new landscaping, PLEASE do not walk on the side hills in the back yard. Use the stairs or grassy area to go from upper to lower lawn

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sandy

Located in East Bench, a neighbourhood in Sandy, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Travellers looking for local activities can try Snowbird Ski Resort and Alta Ski Area, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Thanksgiving Point. Travelling with kids? Consider Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at America First Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sandy, UT

What's nearby

  • Loveland Living Planet Aquarium - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • South Towne Center - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cowabunga Bay Water Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Mountain America Exposition Center - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Snowbird Ski Resort - 21 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Crescent View Station - 7 min drive
  • South Jordan Station - 9 min drive
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Fix - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smith's Fuel Center - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ***Luxury Mountainside Retreat*** pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is ***Luxury Mountainside Retreat*** located?

This family-friendly Sandy holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dimple Dell Nature Park, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Alta View Hospital and Dimple Dell Regional Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 155 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious family home

Great location. Large home theater was perfect for a family. Lots of activities nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time

We enjoyed our stay here. We loved that all the grandkids could eat together at the large table and adults at the kitchen table. We enjoyed the various places to gather and play games, watch movies, and be together. We also loved the large lawn for soccer and spotting a few deer throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home beautiful yard

Was a great place for our family to come and have a quick little get together would recommend super easy to find and close to lots of fun things
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel and Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wootah ski trip

A great ski house. Convenient to slopes. Plenty of room but could use a second refrigerator especially if you expect 20 people to stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Stay

We had a very enjoyable time in this home with our children and grandchildren. I liked how we were able to spread out and not feel crowded. The large dining room was nice. We enjoyed the theater room and hot tub. The host was quick to answer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Just as advertised. Awesome house, great hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a company gathering

We had a great time and enjoyed the stay. Lots of room and a variety of places to do the meetings we needed to do over the course of the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

We had a family member pass away and we’re looking for a place for our family from out of town to be able to come and be together. The home was perfect for a wide range of age groups, clean and our host was very kind. Check in was simple and fast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moms girls trip, year 2

This has become a tradition with my friends and I after Christmas. We book this vrbo in Sandy for a staycation and it’s just the best. Comfortable, cozy, and beautiful views. Mary the host is there via phone or text 24/7 and is so kind. We will be back again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for big groups

We stayed here with our HS boys basketball team and loved it. Key points were large theater room where everyone could hang out. Great lawn for games. And big dining areas so everyone was together. The host was incredible and kind. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for large groups

This property is perfect for large groups. The house allows large groups to spread out and folks can have their own space.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monte M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Convenient Spot!

Plenty of Beds, very clean and spacious. It handled our girls basketball team perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location for Our Daughter’s Wedding

We had extended family coming together for our daughter’s wedding. The owners were so helpful and great communicators. We had everything we needed and there was plenty of space for everyone (including bridesmaids getting ready in the morning). The neighborhood is quiet and if we hadn’t been so busy, the yard and hot tub looked amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Frank & Lynda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

It was a great get together. Some came and went locals. Others stayed there. It was a nice meeting place for all
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaimin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!!

This property was exactly as listed and was gorgeous! If you are looking for a spacious home with many amenities able to house many people, this is definitely your place. My family and I had a wonderful time at this rental. The owners did a great job in communication and were available if I had questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would for sure stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

ellen k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable, large, well equipped home with gorgeous views

Overall, excellent. Well maintained, well equipped, very comfortable for large groups, with a large hot tub with gorgeous mountain views. Property manager was very responsive and helpful. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Minna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Vacation

Wonderful and comfortable house with plenty of space for our group of 16. Mary was very communicative about check-in and the oven being out of commission. Closest to Snowbird and Alta, but easy to get to the other ski resorts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time here

We stayed here 2 years ago and loved the house. The pool table, theater room, and the large dining table were perfect for our family. The projector wasn’t great 2 years ago, but it’s updated now and looks great. Mary was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Place for a Ski Weekend

This house was great for our ski weekend. It takes about 25 minutes to get up to the slopes, longer if you hit the drive during peak traffic times, but we saved a bunch of money and had the flexibility of skiing several different places. The house has lots of rooms, great setup for watching games and enjoying the hot tub. We had a blast. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for a Family Reunion

We stayed here with our family of 17--10 adults and 7 children. It was a great place to stay! We enjoyed playing games in the big backyard. We enjoyed the hot tub, the movie room, the pool table, and the large tables for eating meals and playing board/card games that we brought. Because of COVID-19 we couldn't all eat at restaurants together so we ate all of our meals at the house. The beds were comfortable. Thank you Mary and David for sharing your home with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

School Leadership Retreat

This house was very nice! It does look older, but it is very well kept. If you choose to stay here remember that quiet hours start at 10 pm, so it's best to stay inside after that time. My group was hot tubing pretty late, and the neighbors were bothered by us (sorry Mary!). Mary was very accommodating to our group and let us adjust our check-in and check-out times. She was easy to contact and pleasant to talk to. My group had a good stay. :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Cat H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home with some hiccups

The property was just as it was photographed and served the purpose of us getting to and from the ski hills quickly. It was a sufficient number of rooms for our party and great to have a large hot tub after a long day of being on the ski hills. On the other hand, I really feel like previous guests. must have been so disrespectful to this home. The owners checked in on us a few times about closing the hot tub lid after a few minutes and about grilling outside the garage. There are notes and cameras everywhere to ensure people follow the rules and it was clear we were being monitored. Again, I think others ruined the homeowners peace of mind but hopefully our group brought back some of that for them. Finally, we are thankful they found and returned a bracelet one of us lost during our stay there, as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion Getaway

Thank you for letting us stay in your home for our family get-together. It was great to find a beautiful place we could share. Our favorites: One son loved the spiral staircase, the spaciousness of the bedrooms, and also said the master bedroom lay-out was great. My husband loved the high ceilings and the feeling of openness. One granddaughter’s favorite was the pool table. A grandson loved the "rounded stairs with a hide-away at the top". Another loved the pool table and the theatre room. Another granddaughter loved the spiral stairs and a grandson opined that the spa was definitely the best. But the eldest grandson countered that the pool table was really the best! A young grandson loved the bean bag and the hot tub. The eldest granddaughter loved that – in spite of all the people – she could still find privacy. A daughter-in-law loved the windows and all the lights. And I fell in love with the large pantry! All that space!! Life will never be the same.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amit S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A nice family stay for Thanksgiving

The property was overall well maintained and very cozy. My kids, nieces, and nephews in particular had a great time playing games and watching movies. The kitchen was very well stocked for preparing our Thanksgiving and other meals. Beds were very comfortable and Mary provided plenty of supplies for our 4 day stay. The home was described as a “luxury mountainside retreat,” and while the word luxury can have different meanings to different individuals, I thought much of the home was more rustic in design and layout. Fixtures and appliances were functional but not high end/luxury. The location was a bit out of the way, not very close to Salt Lake or the mountains but a manageable drive. The neighborhood was a typical suburban subdivision. Views from the home, particularly after the snowfall Thanksgiving evening, were beautiful. Mary was gracious and made check-in easy and answered any questions promptly. Thank you Mary! There are a lot of signs inside the property - the instructions to some degree were very helpful (I.e. operating the theater room) but on the other hand others were redundant, unnecessary, and take away from the charm of the home. As a landlord for a rental property, I understand the concern to have visitors and renters treat your home with respect but as a host or landlord you just have to accept the inherent risk of leasing or renting out your property even when covering yourself contractually. Overall I recommend this home for a family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for large groups!

Quiet and peaceful neighborhood -- beautiful mountain views. Owner was very good about instructions and communication. Great theater room and pool table on the downstairs level. Plenty of space to gather and socialize (we had groom's and bride's immediate families all staying in the house).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mary or David Wagner

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We lived in the home for about 10 years and loved every minute. We were close to shopping, dining, schools and church plus summer and winter activities. We now live in California but are at our "Utah home away from home" about every 6 weeks. We clean, supply, and maintain the home the way we would like it if we still lived there. We strive to make sure our guests are comfortable and have everything they need. We thoroughly enjoy sharing our home with families and feel creating family memories is sooo important which you will do in our home. We are always grateful for any comments and suggestions from our guests.

What makes this property unique

Our home is well stocked, clean and well maintained. But the best thing we have to offer is the property. There is an acre of lawn, lots of parking and best of all the view. You can be in the backyard, looking out the windows or be on the deck or front porch and the view is always awesome!! The front faces the Wasatch Mountains where you'll find some of the best ski resorts in the US. The back faces the Oquirrh Mountains and the view of the city is spectacular even when you're sitting in the hot tub. The property is also frequently visited by deer.

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