Hot Tub Time Machine! - The Soul Pad of Sun Valley

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A hot spring area with a wooden bench and a statue.
A bedroom with a bed, a hammock, a desk, and various decorative items.
A tree with yellow leaves in front of a building with a window.
A living room with a blue door, a brown sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and decorative blue glassware.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Private spa tub
    A rare find - unwind in your own luxurious private space.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sawtooth National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Private spa pool
  • Balcony or patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ketchum, ID
  • Place, Big Wood Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sun Valley Visitor Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sawtooth National Forest
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

dowstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo

master

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ketchum

Located in Ketchum, this condo is in the city centre and on a river. Gail Severn Gallery and Gallery DeNovo are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Argyros Performing Arts Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
Map
Ketchum, ID

What's nearby

  • Sun Valley Center for the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Big Wood Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sun Valley Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sawtooth National Forest - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • River Run Day Lodge - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cabanita - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lefty's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wiseguy Pizza Pie - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pioneer Saloon - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub Time Machine! - The Soul Pad of Sun Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hot Tub Time Machine! - The Soul Pad of Sun Valley?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hot Tub Time Machine! - The Soul Pad of Sun Valley on 11 Apr 2027 start from NZ$2,897, 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 at Hot Tub Time Machine! - The Soul Pad of Sun Valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub Time Machine! - The Soul Pad of Sun Valley?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub Time Machine! - The Soul Pad of Sun Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub Time Machine! - The Soul Pad of Sun Valley located?

Located in the heart of Ketchum, this golf condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Gail Severn Gallery, and Gallery DeNovo. Big Wood Golf Course and Sun Valley Visitor Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An idyllic five week stay

Our stay was fabulous. The condo is well-appointed, quiet, unique, and in a great location for walking to downtown. Communication with Thia was excellent. We were able to work remotely, and then reach spectacular trails in under half an hour. The hiking to remote alpine lakes was some of the best of our lives. Hard to beat the Ketchum lifestyle in the summer!
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Superb Chill Pad

My hubby and I so enjoyed the condo. Very comfortable, cool vibe, perfect walk to stretch the legs for groceries, a movie in town, to catch the shuttle for a lift to the lifts or just for fun! Clean, comfy, fun, great music selection, cool art, and superb landlord. Not only would I suggest this rental to others - we will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2020
Thanks Rachael and Michael! You are welcome in my home anytime! Thanks for leaving the place so clean and all the treats you left for me in the fridge. Go organics! Yum! Next time you come I'll score my friends' accoustic guitar again for you, too. Mountain biking through the wildflowers in the spring and summer!! Cheers, Thia xxoo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

This was our second month long stay in Sun Valley and it was fantastic. The host was super and very responsive. Her lovely condo was extremely clean and had everything we could possibly want. Luxury towels, excellent kitchen supplies and you can’t beat the location. Walking distance to the bus. The best part—a hot tub right outside your bedroom door. Highly recommend
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Location, Vibes and All You Need

We had an amazing time at the Soul Pad. The space has the kind of style and detail you’d expect from a boutique hotel in Tulum or Phuket—warm, thoughtfully decorated, and full of personality. It’s in a perfect spot: walking distance to downtown Ketchum for restaurants, coffee, and shops, but crucially on the north side of town, so when you head out to the lakes or trailheads, you’re immediately on your way with no traffic headaches.Unlike a lot of vacation rentals, you can tell someone actually lives here—the knives are sharp, the pans work, and the water pressure is great for a post-adventure shower.We’d come back in a heartbeat—this place is a gem.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

A Hideaway Haven During Our Vacation

Our week at the Soul Pad was delightful, comfortable and uniquely relaxing. The thoughtful details in the decorating made our stay an exploration in world travel, with my young daughters fascinated by the many cool items Thia has collected in her globe trotting. The quality of bedding and towels kept us truly comfortable. Sleeping in a waterbed and having an en suite private outdoor Jacuzzi available at any moment made the stay feel like a true get away - I especially appreciated evening star gazing from the Jacuzzi. The home is well located for accessing the many activities on offer, while also being tucked into a quiet and green part of town. A wonderful place to stay when visiting Sun Valley/Ketchum!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
So glad everyone had a good time! Yay! So good to meet you, too! Coming back for any skiing?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and location

Thia is such a generous host! Left us all the ingredients for cookie baking - from a local mix to the egg and butter. So thoughtful. Her home is like a curated museum full of beautiful art and items from around the world. The location was perfect - walking distance to good food, river, running paths. The hot tub was a great amenity and the waterbed was awesome. The kitchen is so well stocked - all the spices and pans, oil, you need to cook. I’d highly recommend the stay if you need something in Ketchum.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

True to its name

The soul pad is a cumulation of beautiful travel artifacts and tells the story of Thea’s life. This is not your normal boring VRBO. It is cozy, comfortable and has everything you may need (and more). This was our first experience sleeping on a water bed… and don’t know if we’d do that again, but everything else was amazing! Thank you Thea for being flexible and being very easy to communicate with!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time and ...

"We had a great time and truly enjoyed staying at your beautiful condo. We all enjoyed looking at the pictures, art, and travel momentos on the walls and around the condo. The kids were also entraced by the lave lamps. The weather, skiing, food, and shopping were all good and made for a nice relaxing trip -- just what the doctor ordered. Also, thanks for the extrtas that you provided while we were there - the gift cert to the Roosevelt Grill, the wine, the wine bottle opener, etc. all very nice touches."- Ken & family
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Stay in Ketchum

My wife and I enjoyed a very relaxing stay in the Soul Pad back in February and found the condo to be ornately decorated and very clean. The owner sees to every little detail, and even goes the extra mile by leaving a nice welcome gift of wine and chocolate. The central location is nice; very close to the Warm Springs lifts and downtown. The hot tub on the second floor balcony is a wonderful way to recover after a long day of winter activities. To avoid the crowds on Baldy we spent both days up a Galena Lodge snowshoeing and trying our hand at classic Nordic. In the evenings, after a big dinner at The Pioneer, it was nice to escape back to the Soul Pad to just sit near the hearty pellet stove, listen to some music and watch the lava lamps. The Soul Pad comes highly recommended; we look forward to our next stay there!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2020
Thanks Dan, you guys are welcome in my home anytime! (....great mountain biking through the wildflowers in the spring!) cheers, thia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Zen Retreat

The soul pad was awesome! Thia was an amazing host and so fast at responding if we needed anything. It felt like our own private zen retreat. Thia has made the soul pad feel like a home away from home. It is so cozy and relaxing and with all her special touches, you really don't need to do anything except enjoy and relax. The water bed upstairs was so comfortable. The upstairs master felt like our own private retreat. Thia has a great welcome packet with tons of information on the town. The location is perfect as it's just a short walk into town to shops and restaurants and not far at all from the lifts. We will definitely be staying here again on our next trip to Sun Valley. Highly recommend. Thank you, Thia!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Siri, you guys were the perfect guests! Thanks for leaving the place so clean! You are welcome back anytime! Cheers, Thia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hostess and an amazing property. Awesome location and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a perfect location and an epic place to stay.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Sun and fun

Relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Winner out of 100+ home rentals!

The last night, one of our travel buddies said that Thia's place was the nicest place they'd rented during work travel. I had thought the same thing, so I scrolled through all my AirB history. Concur! Thia's collections, all her thoughtful extras, the home community and location are superb. We were greeting by energetic and inspiring Thia, who beyond all the lovely things posted, graced the home with excellent fresh local K&K coffee, photo books detailing her amazing travels, a perky gerber daisy, magnetic word games and others, a filled window bird feeder for entertainment while lounging on the sofa, ridiculously cozy fuzzy pillow shams that also served as pet substitutes--so many treats and so much help! Thanks, Thia!!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

The Soul Pad is right in the heart of everything! We hardly ever drove: walked and took the (free) bus service. Thia is a wonderful person and a wonderful host. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Time!

I had a wonderful time staying at the Soul Pad! The property was exactly as described. It was clean, warm and inviting. Thia was an excellent host and made sure every detail of my stay was looked after. Couldn't have had a better experience!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in ketchum

The space worked perfectly for our family of four. The hot tub was a huge perk. Can’t beat the location - access to park, town, Y, and mountain. Thia was an excellent host - lots of thoughtful touches like robes and cozy bedding. She was always available and easy to communicate with. We’d love to stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

Great stay at a place with just the right vibe to truly relax and enjoy the mountains. Fantastic owner. Would recommend this property to any couple looking for a relaxing experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Overall a Nice Pad

We were in Ketchum to alpine and cross country ski and did so each of our four days in town. The Soul Pad is quite cozy. It is well adorned and mostly up to date, although a good detailed dusting would help matters. We weren't too fond of the water bed, as it takes some tactical effort to get out of and our aging backs rebelled some. Overall though we had a very comfortable stay. The private hot tub made a difference!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Convenient, Accomodating and Homey

We had a great visit. The place was cozy and comfortable. Great location with quick access to everything both in town and out to recreate. We truly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and great location.

The Soul Pad was exactly what we were hoping for, comfortable and a great location in a quiet neighborhood. There was a nice spot to relax outside after a day of cycling and a covered patio to store the bikes. Thia could not have been more accommodating , quick to reply and the special touches to welcome us...flowers on the table, coffee and even a special ipa. We would not hesitate to stay at the Soul Pad again. Thank you Thia!
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10/10 Excellent

Fun house

We had a great time staying at the Soul Pad. Our hostess was responsive, accommodating, informative, and gracious. The kitchen is well appointed so we were able to easily cook the meals or go out as we chose. Loved the Jacuzzi after skiing!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Great spot in a great location

Thia is a wonderful host. The place is very comfortable and in a great location. Highly recommend a stay if you are in the area!
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10/10 Excellent

Very cool condo ...

This is a fun, funky condo. Lots of art, lots of culture and abundant character. I was in town for a MTB race and it was the perfect base. Close to downtown, close to the mountains, very close if you're there to ski. I highly recommend it for anyone that is looking for a something out of the ordinary. This is not a bland, cookie cutter condo. If you want the standard boring IKEA furniture populated condo and sameness as your neighbors then you might want to look else where. If you want an excellent host, a cool place to relax and chill this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Great location with all the amenities

Thia, Thank you for opening your Sole Pad to us. Our stay was very relaxing and enjoyed walking to town or hoping on the bus to ski warm springs. Thank you for the hospitality, can't wait to get back there for the summer fun. Will
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation

Spent a week at the soul pad with my girlfriend... soon to be wife and my best friend. We had a great time relaxing, skiing, and cooking for a week which was exactly what we needed. My best friend and I love to cook so having the full kitchen and all the necessary gadgets and utensils was a huge plus. Relaxed nightly in the hot tub after a day of skiing and location is in a very convenient spot. Super close to downtown and right in the middle of all the skiing access. The condo had every amenity that we could possibly need, including towels specifically for the hot spring that is just a few miles down the road; we took advantage of that. Thia was very helpful in recommending places to visit during our stay and if I am ever in the Sun Valley area again I would definitely stay at her condo again.
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