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Sandy River Ski House, Pets Welcome, NO SMOKING

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Sandy River 200' from house
cozy soapstone woodstove

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Welches, OR
  • Salmon River
  • Mountain Sports
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Sandy River Ski House, Pets Welcome, NO SMOKING


The Sandy river ski house is located in a quiet and peaceful older neighborhood in Brightwood/Welches, within the shadows of Mount Hood. The property is located on the Sandy river. Many places to sit and relax among the beautiful tall fir trees on the property.
You can hear the rushing river 200' from the house, only a short walk to the waters edge, easy to just sit and enjoy the river. This is a NO SMOKING property.


Summer hiking: Very easy driving to many excellent hiking trails surrounding Mount Hood.

Travel to Ski Bowl for summer fun on the Alpine Slide and other summer attractions.

Easy driving to all 5 Mount Hood Ski areas (Timberline, Ski Bowl, Mount Hood Meadows, Summit, Cooper Spur)

3 & 4 night minimum stays for Holiday Weekends, We welcome your pets, $40 fee per pet for your stay.
Only registered guests are allowed in the house or on the property.

Property manager

David j Comerford
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids love it here!
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Events

No events allowed
This is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please tell me about your pet(s), age, breed, size
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, vaping in house or on porch, or decks.

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
Start laundry load in washer
Turn hot tub temperature to 99°. Turn heat/cool off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours for neighborhood is 9:00 pm, please respect our wonderful neighbors. All guests need to provide owner with full names upon booking.
No outside fires anywhere on the property at any time, includes next to river.
No Dogs on furniture or beds, must be leashed, no barking

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
Note from host: This is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Welches

Located in Welches, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Timberline Lodge Ski Area and The Courses at Resort at the Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Hood National Forest and Salmon River. Travelling with kids? Consider Mountain Sports and Rainbow Trout Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Welches, OR

What's nearby

  • Mountain Sports - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 32 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Mount Hood Meadows - 42 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Tamanawas Falls Trailhead - 53 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy River Ski House, Pets Welcome, NO SMOKING pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sandy River Ski House, Pets Welcome, NO SMOKING?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy River Ski House, Pets Welcome, NO SMOKING?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sandy River Ski House, Pets Welcome, NO SMOKING located?

This family-friendly Welches holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Salmon River and Mountain Sports. The Courses at Resort at the Mountain is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Amazing Cabin!!! Best on Mt Hood!

Wonderful Rental! Sparkling Clean. Super nice hottub, right off the Master suite. Shady/Sunny places to sit around the quiet yard, meadow and river. Lots of extras. Host had great recommendations. What a sweet retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam C.

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

Clean, Comfy & Quiet – A Perfect Mountain Getaway

We had such a great stay here! Super clean and comfortable. We all felt at home right away. The hot tub was clean and toasty, simply splendid. This was great in the evening after a long day of hiking. We loved the nature path down to the river area. The down comforters were super cozy, and mornings with coffee on the front porch and birds singing… couldn’t ask for it better. Quiet, relaxing, and just a really beautiful place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

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

What a Beautiful Home

What a beautiful stay. We loved the hot tub and the clear partial awning to view the night sky while listening to the river sounds. This place is great! Frosty mugs in freezer. Super clean. Really nice furnishings. Excellent new mattresses. Sleep number bed in master. Plenty of kitchen "stuff" for cooking. A sweet yard to sit in. The cool meadow down back, and an excellent spot by the river. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

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

Cozy and spacious home

My friends and I really enjoyed staying here! It had everything we needed and so much space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Nice mnt house

House was easy to get to, located in a neighborhood. Outdoor space is lovely and hot tub was very nice and clean. This spot might not be the best for families with young kids, there were breakable personal items of the owners that were labeled with very expensive costs to replace.. check out the Wildwood recreation site nearby! Only 4Mins from the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

Perfect Family Getaway!

This rental exceeded all expectations! The kitchen was completely stocked with everything we needed, and the king-size beds were incredibly comfortable. The thoughtful layout with two living areas was perfect for our family.Family-Friendly Features:Amazing selection of kids' items - pack and play, children's books, kid-friendly dishes. It's rare to find a rental that truly caters to families.Entertainment:Phenomenal game selection! The large table was perfect for family game nights. With so many options, we were never bored despite the rainy weather.Outdoor Spaces:The charming trail to the river, private riverside spot, and meadow picnic area were lovely even with limited outdoor time due to rain.Exceptional Host:David went above and beyond, providing activity suggestions and staying just a text or call away. I've never experienced such attentive service from a rental host.Rain or shine, this rental provided everything for a memorable vacation. The combination of comfort, thoughtful amenities, and David's outstanding hospitality made it feel like home.Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian H.

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

Lovely home amongst the trees

A quiet neighborhood, a lovely home with lots to do, a wonderfully well put together vacation home. The hot tub was great and the host was easy to communicate with and allowed us a late checkout which was the perfect compliment to our weekend. He even ordered snow for our stay and the fireplace made lovely ambiance. We loved all the games and cozy blankets and beds and we'd love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy H.

Great stay.

Wonderful home to share with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jes T.

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

Ski Week was Perfect

We stayed for a week and had a lovely time. Hotub was great after skiing and was cleaned and serviced while we were there. Beautiful trail to the river. Just overall an excellent spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

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

Sweet Mountain Cabin

We had a wonderful time, and the cabin is very clean and inviting. The short walk to the river and proximity to great hikes make for an ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Much needed getaway

Lovely place to wind down, go ski, sleep in, do nothing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nora L.

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

Amazing place

Every detail was thought out. Very comfy beds. Fireplaces are a plus as well as the hot tub. Detailed instructions made it so easy to check in and out. Highly recommend this place !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Olathe, Kansas

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

Lots of Room, Clean, comfortable and great location

The Sandy River Ski House is a great place to stay while exploring the Mt. Hood area. The place is large, very comfortable beds, a good hot tub, kitchen is good and the outside area is very nice. The house is very close to restaurants, groceries, and many really good hikes. I would recommend this place and would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

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

Great Spot!!!

Couldn't ask for a better place!! David was spot on with everything he described!! Great place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sue M., Albany, OR

nice cabin

We stayed 3 days for a ski outing with 5 adults, 1 toddler and 1 dog. The lodging is roomy and comfortable. it's not fancy, but in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Zhi G.

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

Cozy Spot

It was a comfortable place to stay between ski days over spring break. Tidy, clean, and well maintained, with rustic decor, we were able to relax and recharge without worries or hassle.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Wonderful Christmas

The beautiful home hosted six of us for a family get together. It was spacious and welcoming with great views and entertainment nearby. We all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Peaceful get away

What a great house, had everything we needed plus more. The hot tub was sparkling. Enjoyed the walk to a beautiful river with chairs to sit and relax. The yard was just as peaceful and relaxing to sit in on a quiet street. David the host was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tod W.

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

Perfect!

The place was in perfect condition, impeccably clean. Great location! Convenient to many things in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Moson W.

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

Great experience!

Great getaway! Super clean house. Excellent woodsy walk to the river. We enjoyed all the little extras this host provides. Sparkling clean hot tub. The host was once again very helpful. Enjoyed sitting in the quiet yard, enjoying our morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berrill V.

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

Short stay in Mt. Hood

We arrived at the house a couple of days late due to “crowd strike” and cancelled flights. David was so nice and easy to communicate with. He let us stay another day due to our late arrival. We loved the area and the house and grounds are exactly as shown. He gave us good info on hikes and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

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

Very comfortable and clean

The house was very large, comfortable and clean. The kitchen is well stocked with everything a family needs. The location is perfect for visiting the mout hood area. Very recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

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

A beautiful place to stay near the Sandy river

The house was quite nice, clean, and the owner was very helpful while not being obtrusive during our stay. Wood for the fireplace and stove was in abundance and a nice surprise relative to other places we have stayed. Thank you for having us and our dogs at your beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Perfect for a Family Getaway

Loved this house! Spacious and well stocked kitchen for all our needs. Lovely surroundings. Hot tub was a real hit. Lots of space for entire family and privacy in 3 bedrooms. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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

Welch’s Oregon

Property was beautiful and well kept. Plenty of games and movies. We had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday at this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by David j Comerford

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Hi, I have owned a vacation home for the past 35 years. I enjoy having my wife, adult son and our friends share our lovely home with us. We are outdoor enthusiasts. We love to ski, raft, hike, backpack, swim etc.. Friends love to join us at the Sandy River Ski House for fun, relaxation, sitting around the fireplace and in the kitchen making yummy meals.

Why they chose this property

It is next to the river (200') with easy access to all the fun stuff to do on Mount Hood. Just a short 50 minute ride from Portland and we can be sitting on the porch sipping tea and listening to the sounds of the river through the large fir trees.

What makes this property unique

The house is situated in an older quiet and peaceful neighborhood. There is easy access to the main road for all your summer or winter outdoor activities.

Languages:

English

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