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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 124400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

WILLOW's SKI RETREAT

Exclusive , private "Willow's Ski Retreat", Strategically located at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, mere minutes to the Legendary slopes of World Class Alta  and Snowbird Resort. Also catering for conference groups with the SLC conference continently located a short 5 min drive and and the famous Bell Canyon trail and the Dimple Bell Regional park at your front door offering Hiking, biking and Horseback riding . In addition Top Utah Resorts such as the quaint miners town of Park City (40mins)-now home to the Sundance Film Festival, fine restaurants and fantastic shopping for the Ladies, also 5 star resorts such as Deer Valley, The Canyons, Solitude, Brighton, (25mins ) Snow Basin (1hr). drive,where the Olympic Downhill was held), Powder Mountain and Sundance all within a comfortable striking distance for those first untracked runs of the morning that you will never forget! With an AVG snow fall of 500 inches per year .If required by our guests an on site Concierge, one of the most friendliest guys around, Scotch Whipple (aka ‘Whiskey’) with over 40 years experience within these mountains, the Unita-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, to ensure your every need/desire is catered for. The Willows retreat stands alone as a state of the art,  one of a kind ski/snowboard Chateau that is only topped by a river straight out of the Wasatch flowing through grounds. All around you The Willows engulfs one in a warm organic mountain ambience. With materials indigenous to the area the over the top exterior and interior natural river rock cladding and up to 30 foot tall stripped bark lodge pole construction throughout compliments the feel of this truly amazing 5 star Western Alpine Lodge that can comfortably accommodate up to 12 people.(additional guests on request) The Heated driveway will also allow you access to the property during heavy snow storms .

** Due to COVID regulations and deep cleaning required at the property we ask all guests to check in and check out at the correct time, if this is not possible additional charges of $300 will apply .

Property manager

peter wilson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Willow's SKI Retreat House Sandy
Willow's SKI Retreat Sandy
Willow's SKI Retreat Sandy
Willow's SKI Retreat Private vacation home
Willow's SKI Retreat Private vacation home Sandy

About the area

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Sandy, UT

What's nearby

  • Loveland Living Planet Aquarium - 10 min drive
  • Rio Tinto Stadium - 11 min drive
  • Mountain America Exposition Center - 11 min drive
  • Snowbird Ski Resort - 14 min drive
  • Alta Ski Area - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Draper Town Center Station - 9 min drive
  • South Jordan Station - 13 min drive
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Anh Hong - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Diner - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WILLOW's SKI RETREAT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WILLOW's SKI RETREAT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WILLOW's SKI RETREAT?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WILLOW's SKI RETREAT located?

This family-friendly Sandy vacation home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dimple Dell Regional Park and Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Big Cottonwood Canyon are also within 6 mi (10 km).

WILLOW's SKI RETREAT Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Spot!
Loved it as always. Will be returning next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon s., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding location
This is our groups third stay here in four years and never disappoints. Plenty of space and beds for everyone and the hot tub is an added plus after long day of skiing. Although we cooked in most nights, the local area has many good dining choices. Our caretaker Whiskey is always on hand to address any issues or share with you a great local dining spot! Thanks Peter for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter v.

Liked: Cleanliness
As always we had a blast!
Amazing! We always stay at the Willows and Whiskey always makes the experience fantastic! He’s literally a life saver and super easy to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large group
The Willows worked perfectly for our multi generational family gathering! Lots of space, everything worked as described, super close to Little Cottonwood Canyon. Whiskey (property manager) was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
College reunion ski trip
Great property with beautiful furnishings and an excellent view from the porch and hot tub. Perfect location for getting to both Cottonwood Canyons for skiing. Whiskey was super helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allegra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place, amazing view
We needed a place for family to gather for the week leading up to our daughters wedding. The house was perfect for a large group-lots of bedrooms and bathrooms and space to spread out. The kitchen was well stocked to prepare meals for large groups and the view from the hot tub was fantastic. The yard made for gorgeous pre-wedding photos and we had a few deer wander through. Whiskey was great-he was available to help or answer questions if needed, but was otherwise completely unobtrusive and you wouldn't even know he was there. The master bathroom was perfect for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready. Only suggestion would be to add an outdoor table for the patio near the hot tub. Loved this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
This was the second time we stayed at the Willows and loved it! Beautiful house, great sunsets, and so close to skiing! Coming back next year! Thanks Whiskey!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys ski trip
A group of 10 guys, dads and sons, perfect location for skiing little and big cottonwood canyons and also easy access to Park City and for a day trip to Snow Basin. Great lay out and well stocked kitchen as we cooked all our meals. The property manager was readily available and very accommodating. We will for sure rent this home again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property!
We had an absolutely wonderful time at this property. The house was spacious enough for 11 adults, the property was clean and ready upon arrival, and the manager was extremely helpful in making sure we had everything we needed. Great trip, great snow, we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
This was a wonderful house. It was comfortable for a group and close to the ski resorts. I would recommend for any upcoming trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda C., Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away to Utah
The rental was as pictured with plenty of space for the 9 of us. The kitchen had every type of cooking utensil, pots and pans needed. The lighting was labeled which helped with all of the lights. We enjoyed the deck for conversation and games. Great view of the skyline and valley. We were able to take advantage of the area with a pontoon ride, hikes, kayaking, paddle boards and sailing. The 75 inch TV was great for watching the Olympics. A wonderful adventure. Thanks Whiskey.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celeste W., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
An Absolute Gem
This property was perfect for a get together of 8 adults! Whiskey was very helpful and kind throughout our stay. We enjoyed the charming decor and the beautiful views the property had to offer. Already planning on making a yearly stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation stay experience!
The place is completely amazing, both inside and out, and communication with Whiskey, the host, was quick, helpful, and fun!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family wedding week!
Our stay was wonderful. Peaceful evenings relaxing on the deck with the jacuzzi watching the gorgeous sunsets. Big family meals cooked in the spacious kitchen with everything we needed. Big dining room table. Fun game/TV room downstairs. Everyone had plenty of room to spread out. Right in the middle of a beautiful nature area. We took lots of walks. Caretaker very responsive to any questions we had. Would highly recommend for a large family or several couples getaway. We would love to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L., Cinnaminson, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We enjoyed our week very much. The house is extremely well-maintained, well-furnished, etc. "Whiskey", the property manager was terrific. He was available to help with anything we needed or answer any questions we had. When we come back to the Salt Lake area, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chuck G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient, scenic and fun
Check in was a breeze as we were greeted upon arrival by the property manager who kept in touch via text while we were on our way. Super convenient to skiing Snowbird, Alta being less than a half mile from base of the canyon. Beautiful views off the back deck and really enjoyed sitting in hot tub while watching the sunset. Playing pool and ping-pong was a blast and a bonus for us. And, having access to the Netflix account was great. Would come back here everything we are skiing in Utah.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Stay
Absolutely loved the unique charm of this house. Comfortable beds & incredible space. Hot tub and sauna were a bonus. Everything about the home was perfect to what we needed. Execeeded expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

marianne b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beautiful home with a stunning view!
First a big Thank You to Scott the property manger who took care of all our needs! The home is sparkling clean very spacious and has a stylish comfortable interior great kitchen and a lot to offer like jacuzzi on the deck , sauna, game room and perfect location in a beautiful neighborhood! We were a party of 10 and enjoyed every moment! Ski resorts are in close vicinity and we definitely will visit again! Marianne
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property, central to great outdoor activities
Willows was perfect for our vacation. The property has plenty of space and activities for us. It location is perfect for skiing and boarding in little and big cottonwood canyons. We will definately go back.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home, Great Location
We had a wonderful time staying at the Willows. We loved the beautiful home that had so many things to do- hot tub, sauna, pool table, ping pong, beautiful wooded backyard with creek, lots of hiking and running nearby. Scott was very friendly and helpful. It was nice having him so close. He responded to all of our requests quickly and cheerfully. The views of the mountains and the valley were fantastic. Everyone in our group found things they liked to do at the property and nearby. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ross W., Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental I've had
Great property with all the amenities you need, and then some. Onsite property manager Scott is an absolute legend, and made both check-in and our stay seamless. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent S., Syracuse Ny USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificant house with stunning views and excellent location.
Willows ski retreat was one of the best in our 25 years of renting ski properties. The house delivered on all accounts. The bedrooms were amazing, the kitchen well stocked and location was superb. Scott, the care taker, was eager to help in any way he could to make our stay most memorable. Fantastic location to the ski resorts and outstanding restaurants. The view of the mountains while sitting in the hot tub topped it off. We will stay again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Let it snow!
The photos in VRBO post don’t catch how amazing this property really is. We spent 5 days with 11 people and was very comfortable. Coffee by the fire place with the snow outside. The view of the mountains and SLC valley were so nice! Scott is a great host. Very welcoming and knowledgeable of all the workings of the home. He left us alone but was there in a moments notice to help if you had questions or issues. The stay was 5 ⭐️!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Deluxe chateau
The house is wonderfully located for skiing Alta, Snowbird, Solitude and Brighton ski areas. The home itself is spacious and well-decorated and boasts an outdoor hot tub, ping pong table and pool table. It’s great for families. We could not recommend it more highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

jon s., Boston

UTAH 19 SkiTrip
We were 9/pp and accommodations were outstanding! House was very easy to work with from the Rec room to the hot tub and a well spread out and stocked kitchen allowed for great meals to be prepared. The beds were 4 star hotel comfortable and the sheets and towels were top notch quality. We spent most nights watching the NCAA tourney on the big screen tv and playing some pool in the rec room- great space for our group. Both Alta/Snowbird were just a short drive from the house- less then 25min and our drive over to Park City took about 50min. Our caretaker, Scott was very accommodating with both dinner suggestions and beyond. The garage has ample room for cars/suv and easy turnaround at bottom to get back out to street. We look forward to returning next ski season! Thanks Scott!!The "dramaless" boyz!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019