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The Happy Place

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Private kitchen
Dining
Living area
Living area
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sandy, UT
  • Place, Pebblebrook Golf Links
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Pebblebrook Golf Course
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandy Amphitheater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

The Happy Place

The Wasatch Mountains provide many Canyons for our guests to explore Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall. There are 7 ski resorts within 1 hour drive. Any Outdoor Enthusiast would be in heaven with the multitude of outdoor adventures ready to explore in Ogden Valley, Park City, Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, Sundance, Provo Canyon and more.

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House Rules

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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4020533vb
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

About the area

Sandy

Located in East Bench, a neighbourhood in Sandy, this holiday home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Snowbird Ski Resort and Alta Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Hogle Zoo and Thanksgiving Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Maverik Center or Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Sandy, UT

What's nearby

  • Pebblebrook Golf Links - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pebblebrook Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sandy Amphitheater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • America First Field - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Snowbird Ski Resort - 22 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Sandy Expo Station - 6 min drive
  • Murray Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffeine Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Anh Hong - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smith's Fuel Center - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Happy Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Happy Place?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Happy Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Happy Place?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Happy Place located?

Located in the mountains, this East Bench holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Cinemark Century Sandy Union Heights 16 and Dimple Dell Nature Park, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Big Cottonwood Canyon and South Towne Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2026
Thank you so much
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. Kitchen was fully stocked to support the max of 13 to cook for and eat. Great location, short drive to ski areas. Hot tub was a must after a day of skiing.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

great place to stay

we've stayed here multiple times -- availability is sometimes an issue, and we have been accidentally cancelled by the property manager -- but when we do get to stay we always have a great time -- the property is clean and well decorated, and it has ample bedrooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Guys Ski Teip

Great place with easy access to Big and Little Canyons.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david h.

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

Work trip

Everything was wonderful and owner was super cool
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Lives up to “Happy Place”

The location was easily accessible to mountains and area activities. The house has lots of space for 10 people to enjoy quiet time and socialize! We enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Great stay, great location

The managers and owners were really, really great. The previous guests left some strange odor issue in one of the downstairs rooms and they stopped at nothing to fix it. Great rooms, fully stocked kitchen, nice extra things like a hot tub. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Excellent location, access to skiing and SLC

Property is perfect for a large family /group. We had 5 adults and 2 teens, with 2 br to spare. Kitchen is well stocked (even has a rice cooker). Hot tub, gas grill, and fire pit are nice, and access to garage is a big plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

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

Great place for group

We stayed here for a group of Soccer parents and kids for a soccer tournament. This was a perfect house with many bedrooms and beautiful outside space to sit outside and even a hot tub for the kids to soak in at night. It was a great location close to the interstate to get to the fields. we highly recommend this place to stay for a group gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Thumbs Up!

This place had EVERYTHING you needed. Super Clean! Fully stocked kitchen with all the things you may need. Would definitely a Happy Place and would stay here again. Host/Property Manager was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Sandy Ski Vacation House

This place was great! The kitchen was well stocked with every pot, pan and kitchen tool needed for our group. Given that it was prior to Christmas the place was tastefully decorated with a welcoming Christmas theme. Everyone in our group were happy with the bedrooms and bathrooms. I recommend this place for those skiers that want to ski Alta and Snowbird.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Perfect family home convenient to top ski resorts

We stayed at “My Happy Place” for our Christmas vacation this year and would give it 10 stars if we could. Highlights- beautiful decor, very well appointed kitchen, cozy fireplace, comfortable beds, very clean. The list goes on. We skied at Alta, Snowbird, Solitude and Deer Valley and could not have stayed at a more central location. Finally the hosts left out treats for us upon arrival. Really, cannot recommend more highly.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Excellent house for ski group; nice location and facilities

We enjoyed very much our stay. Kitchen was very FULLY supplied with pots/pans/glasses/etc. Enjoyed the hot tub and fireplace; hardly had time to use the game room downstairs. Location is easy access, quiet (except when school lets out in the afternoon). Hot water is HOT. Can't think of anything except I could have used a pastry cutter for pie crust - the only kitchen item I didn't find there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Friends reunion

We were very pleased with the rental. It was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We had everything that we needed. There was lots of space to gather and visit. The kitchen and dining area worked well for staying in for our meals. And in spite of the record breaking July heat, the shaded patio was comfortable for sitting outdoors in the morning and evenings. Aaron was quick to respond to any questions that we had. Definitely look forward to staying in the Happy Place again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The main floor (two smaller living spaces, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen) is nice. Kitchen is well stocked. The downstairs/basement (two bedrooms, living space, bathroom, laundry) area is not as nice, unfortunately it had a very bad smell. Aaron was quick to respond and the owners were willing to have the carpet cleaned. We were settled and chose to just use the main floor. We were contacted during our stay b/c the security cameras weren't working, asking to ensure the boxes were plugged in. They were, the internet was just not working. This felt a little uncomfortable, not sure if the cameras are to monitor guest activity or due to the surrounding area. (Surrounding area was quiet and seemed nice.) The backyard is smaller and doesn't really have a view, but it is clean and we enjoyed the patio and hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaden J.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Todd H.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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Hosted by Aaron Leonard

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