City center stay.Your stay at this East Bench vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery and Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Big Cottonwood Canyon and Donut Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
University of Utah - 14 min drive - 10.9 miles
Salt Palace Convention Center - 15 min drive - 16.5 miles
Snowbird Ski Resort - 18 min drive - 13.7 miles
Park City Mountain Resort - 24 min drive - 26.4 miles
Getting around
Fashion Place West Station - 7 min drive
Murray Central Station - 9 min drive
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Hog Wallow Pub - 3 min drive
Cotton Bottom Inn - 9 min walk
Highlander Club - 2 min drive
Market Street Grill - 19 min walk
Beans & Brews - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort
Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub, Game Room, Piano – Near Ski Resorts
Discover an unforgettable getaway at this stunning 11,000 sq. ft. property designed to provide the ultimate blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience. Perfect for large groups, this home offers incredible amenities in a prime location near world-class ski resorts and the beauty of the Wasatch Mountains.
Originally featuring a main house and guest house, the property has been fully renovated into a spacious single estate with seamless access between living spaces. Enjoy plenty of room to relax, entertain, and connect with your group while also having the option for privacy when needed.
Key Features: • 10 Spacious Bedrooms – Sleeps up to 30 guests comfortably (maximum 30). • Premium Amenities – Private hot tub, game room, piano, and ample space for relaxation. • Ideal Location – Nestled in a secluded wooded area at the entrance to Cottonwood Canyon, just 10 minutes from top ski resorts like Alta, Snowbird, and Solitude. • Convenient Access – Close to major freeways, Downtown Salt Lake City, convention centers, malls, and some of the city’s best restaurants.
Whether you’re here for outdoor adventures or simply to unwind, this traditional-style home promises a one-of-a-kind experience that won’t disappoint.
Have questions? Use the “Ask Owner a Question” feature for more details! Secluded location in a wooded area. - 10 Spacious Bedrooms - Sleeps up to 30 in beds, 35 max. 4 extra single beds, plus couches - 9 Bathrooms - 7 Living rooms - 3 Kitchen 1 Gourmet Kitchen fully equipped in addition, 2 Small Kitchenettes - Large private covered pavilion in backyard for family gatherings - Checking is done in seconds with the door code and you are in. - Hot tub Free Internet Big Screen TV Fee Cable Free Toiletries
The Velvet Deer Lodge
Welcome to your perfect mountain retreat! Nestled on 2 private wooded acres in a secluded community, this sprawling 11,000 sq. ft. home offers unmatched space, privacy, and luxury. Perfect for family vacations, ski getaways, or relaxing escapes, the property boasts incredible amenities and proximity to world-class attractions.
Property Features:
• Private Amenities: Enjoy a private hot tub, spacious entry, exclusive living areas, and a large outdoor pavilion with a BBQ area. • Expansive Space: Guests have full access to the 2-acre wooded property, perfect for quiet walks and relaxation.
• Secluded Community: Please respect the neighboring homes by keeping all walks and activities within the property boundaries.
This home offers a truly private and peaceful experience while being close to everything you need.
Location Proximity:
• 1 minute to I-215 (easy access to Park City). • 2 minutes to Big Cottonwood Canyon (Brighton and Solitude ski resorts). • 7 minutes to Little Cottonwood Canyon (Alta and Snowbird ski resorts). • 10 minutes to Salt Palace Convention Center (Downtown SLC). • 15 minutes to Real Salt Lake Stadium or South-Town Convention Center. • 20 minutes to Salt Lake City International Airport. • 25 minutes to Park City for shopping and skiing. • 35 minutes to Provo. • 45 minutes to Ogden.
Additional Details:
• Pet Policy: Pets are welcome upon request for an additional fee of $85 per night. • Capacity: Maximum of 6 cars and gatherings of 45 people or fewer. This property is not available for weddings, reunions, or large events. • Rates: Seasonal rates vary depending on availability and demand. Contact us for accurate pricing. • Minimum Stay: A 3-night minimum is required. • Taxes and Fees: Rates exclude transient and state taxes, pet fees (if applicable), and event surcharges for parties or gatherings exceeding 20 guests.
Whether you’re here to ski, hike, or relax, The Velvet Deer Lodge offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Contact us today to book your getaway!
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NOTE: - Property is a 11,000 square foot home , private hot tub, private entry and of course private living area. Guests have full access to the large 2-acre wooded property and pavilion and BBQ area. This property is located in a private community with a care taker on the property. The neighbours really appreciates the privacy of their own homes. Please keep walks and other activities with in the property This is a very secluded enormous home.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Front entrance ramp
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
On a lake
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Garden
Property located in a resort
Recycling
Unit size: 11,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
NO SIGNAGE any where in the lane or the entrance of the home, indicating gathering of any kind. This is a violation of HOA.
Access methods
Access code
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Upon request
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, a first aid kit, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort to the airport?
This vacation home is 19.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
Is there free parking at Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort to downtown Salt Lake City?
This vacation home is 9.7 mi away from Salt Lake City.
Luxurious Private Estate with Hot Tub. Game Room, Grand Piano- Near Ski Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 171 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 171 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 171 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 171 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 171 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Ana H.
Mar 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Location is great! The kids enjoyed the game room , playing pool and the hot tub. The house is big and can sleep a lot of people. It has a big kitchen which is great for family meals. It is an older home and could use some updates.
Ana H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Molly R., Fairfax Station, Virginia
Mar 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We are a non profit for combat wounded veterans and adaptive skiing at Snowbird. This house is perfect for our group. Close by the resort and many beds for our vets. Perfect location for our adaptive skiing.
Molly R.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Rennie W.
Mar 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The accommodations were perfect for our ski trip to cottonwood canyons. The house is so spacious, with multiple rooms for our crew to spread out. 10 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms and so many beds!!! The house was very clean and tidy. We’ll definitely consider it again for next years trip.
Rennie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
4/10 Poor
Saman D.
Feb 12, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness
A consistent theme across many of the negative reviews is cleanliness — and I strongly encourage future guests to take those concerns seriously before booking, or be prepared for some level of disappointment.The house itself is quite outdated, which may be acceptable depending on expectations. However, the cleanliness issues were harder to overlook. We found multiple stained towels and pillowcases, as well as hair in the blankets from previous guests. The grill had not been cleaned at all prior to our arrival. Now, I am sure the property manager will have a quick come back of "why didn't you call us right away", well, I shouldn't have to walk into a house with dirty pillow cases and dirty grill to begin with! So, I suggest paying attention to those details.This was especially frustrating given the 550 cleaning fee — and the fact that checkout instructions still require guests to start the wash cycle for the towels.On the positive side:•For large groups needing many bedrooms and bathrooms, the house is very accommodating despite its dated condition.•The location is excellent, with convenient access to several ski resorts.•The property manager is responsive, communicative during the stay, and makes an effort to help when issues arise.
Saman D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Noah S.
Jan 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy house after a long day of skiing, perfectly situated near so many different resorts, and PLENTY of space for large groups.
Noah S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Yana S.
Jan 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house
Yana S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Hung N.
Oct 28, 2025
House is nice but needs lot of upgrades .Shower doesn’t drain well. Beds sheets not clean.House overall is dirty.
Hung N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alex T.
Aug 21, 2025
Alex T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sam C.
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay overall. Well stocked.
Sam C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Holly K.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, we had a great time at this home. The location was convenient. It was clean and spacious, large enough to comfortably fit our 27 person family reunion. Lisa was also quick to respond to messages.
Holly K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheharyar K.
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great host!
Great house, great host!
Sheharyar K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
David B.
May 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place… snd the owner was a pleasure!!!
Tons of space, and spaces to spread out… great outdoor enjoyment too!!!
David B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Molly R., Fairfax Station, Virginia
Mar 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for large group
It met all our needs. We have a group of disabled veterans using the disability center at Snowbird. The home is perfect for Snowbird access. The bedrooms are many w multiple beds in each room. Lots of bathrooms. Very well equipped kitchen. Loved staying here and booking again for next year!
Molly R.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Christopher Y.
Mar 5, 2025
Great location but house didn't meet expectations
Our group was made up of 14 adults for a ski and business retreat.Pros: - Location is great with several ski resorts within a 30 minute drive. - Plenty of room to sleep with 10 bedrooms and lots of extra beds.- Plenty of parking.- Kitchen is a good hub for the home with the big granite island and seating (even though it's tough to move around in as a result)Cons.- The photos on the listing didn't match reality. After comparing, it's clear they chose the best possible angles and edited lighting, cleaned them up, etc. - The way the house was remodeled makes it feel very piecemeal and not professionally done. There are lots of flooring level changes covered by duct taped rugs, windows covered over by new walls and you can see insulation through the windows, random mismatched cabinets, a christmas present bag covering an electrical panel, etc. - The kitchen was disorganized and many of the dishes on the shelves were dirty. We believe this could be a result of requiring tenants to do all the dishes and put them away before a 10AM checkout. We did our best to accomplish this, but I don't think it's possible if you eat breakfast on checkout day with a large group.If you're looking for a high-end estate, this isn't it. If you're looking for a home that's functional for large groups and you don't mind if it has eccentricities, it's sufficient.
Christopher Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bob S., Penn Valley, CA USA
Feb 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Crzy big place
Plenty of room to spread out. Rooms everywhere. Great for a large group - multiple fridges, big dining tables.I would go here again.
Bob S.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
william r.
Feb 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Snow trip
Loved the property! Clean, well appointed, love coming back year after year:) So close to so many ski resorts.
william r.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ned L.
Jan 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ned L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paula M.
Dec 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving
This place was perfect for our family Thanksgiving. Lots of room and a big kitchen. The beds were ver comfortable. The host, Lisa was so easy to work with
Paula M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
I R., Houston, TX
Nov 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot for family gathering
We had a family group including three generations. All of the different living spaces made it easy for different groups to spend time together - playing pool in one room, playing board games in another, listening to the the piano in a third group, and just chatting in a fourth. We particularly enjoyed the decorations - the knight in armor at the top of the stairs and the four poster bed with curtains. My grandchildren were thrilled to sleep there. The kitchen was well supplied and easy to operate in. We made happy memories.
I R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Savannah S.
Oct 21, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bridesmaids Abode
I rented the house for all of my bridal party to stay in for the weekend of our wedding. Overall, the house was able to accommodate 15 of us very comfortably. The location was great - it’s difficult to find a house that can accommodate all of us in that area and has an area where we all could congregate to hang out. We got ready in the main room - the light was perfect for hair and makeup. The driveway was also able to accommodate all the cars we needed (a great plus!).
There were a few discrepancies between the listing and the information received from the host through communication and check in - nothing egregious, but a bit frustrating when trying to coordinate many things over the weekend. Lastly, the house seemed a bit dirty - hairs in the bathrooms, tubs not cleaned prior to check in.
This house is great for a large amount of people who need a great area to stay in. The host is responsive and accommodating to requests.
Savannah S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joe P.
Aug 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Our family enjoyed the stay. Perfect location.
Joe P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel W.
Jul 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, huge house
We stayed in this house for a week playing games with lots of friends. It was a great space with lots of comfortable beds and lots of tables to play games on. The property is secluded and beautiful. The directions for checkin and check out were clear and easy. This is our second time staying here, and we definitely want to stay here again.
Daniel W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Robert F.
Jul 13, 2024
House of many srories
House was large as advertised. Great areas for large groups. Maintenance and cleanliness were a bit forgotten. Close to d'town, airport, the mountains and anything you would need or want for a large outing.
Robert F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry G.
Jul 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We had a wonderful time there. The home is spacious and very clean. Checkin was easy. Plenty of room for parking. Good location for restaurants and activities. It was great for a family reunion of 37 people ages 6 months to 75 years. Kitchen was extremely well equipped. Nice place.
Terry G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jaime R.
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion Headquarters
We enjoyed our weekend at this home. It is a unique property full of character.