Sandy River Ski House, Pets Welcome, NO SMOKING

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Welches, OR

Salmon River8 min walk
Mountain Sports2 min drive
The Courses at Resort at the Mountain3 min drive
Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)53 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

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 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 rivers edge. 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 holidays. We welcome your pets, $30 fee per pet for stay.
Only registered guests are allowed in the house or on the property.

Property manager

David j Comerford

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Kids love it here!

Events

No events allowed

This is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood.

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Please tell me about your pet(s), age, breed, size

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking, vaping in house or on porch, or decks.

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Hood National Forest and Salmon River, while Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum and Vista House at Crown Point are cultural highlights. 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.

Welches, OR

What's nearby

Salmon River - 8 min walk
Mountain Sports - 2 min drive
The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 3 min drive
Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 28 min drive
Multnomah Falls - 57 min drive

Getting around

Portland International Airport (PDX) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ivy Bear Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬4 min drive
‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬2 min drive
‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

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 the riverfront, 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.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

4 June 2024

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

Moson W.

12 June 2024

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

Elizabeth W.

15 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful place to get away

Excellent vacation home. Very cozy and relaxing among the tall doug fir trees. A quiet street. Super clean. Lots of Xtras in the kitchen. DVD'S, Games, Books galore. Perfect sparkling hot tub. Beautiful sounds from the river when soaking in hot tub in the evening. Great sitting places in the yard and next to the river. Host was very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

12 Apr 2024

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

Chillin on Mt Hood

Excellent! The only way to describe the sandy river ski house. The house and yard were well maintained. Spotless cleaning. Wonderful amenities. The hot tub was perfect after snowboarding. Comfy beds and couches. A wonderful setting down by the river. The host was very helpful. We'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moson W.

10 Apr 2024

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

Great place!

We had an excellent time! The house had all the amenities that we required and more. Perfect for people who need to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, but without the compromise. Super clean place and the hot tub was great to come back to after a long day of skiing and adventures. We enjoyed the quietness of the location, as well as the not-so-secret short path to the riverbank (we sat there for lunch!). Host was friendly, helpful, and provided a list of recommendation of things to do. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jes T.

30 Mar 2024

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

Alexis N.

6 Feb 2024

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

Kind host & comfy house

The house was very comfortable and clean, and in a great location for a fun weekend at Mt. Hood (only about 20 mins from Timberline). The hot tub was well maintained and a real treat after a long day of skiing! David was a very kind and communicative host. It was great to be able to bring our dog as well, and we all enjoyed the short walk down to the river.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya H.

3 Jan 2024

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

Family Mountain Retreat

Sandy River Ski House was everything we expected. The house was clean and stocked with everything my family needed during our stay. The kitchen is large and well supplied with cooking needs. The two comfortable living areas gave our crew options for playing games or watching movies. The hot tub was wonderful after a great hike.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora L.

25 Dec 2023

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

Anthony D.

25 Dec 2023

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

Diana H.

26 Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

31 Aug 2023

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

Ken G.

14 Aug 2023

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

Jamie H.

18 July 2023

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

Fabulous

This house was so full of personal touches, and the garden and walk to the river were beautiful! We really felt secluded, and at the same time we were so close to everywhere we wanted to go. In addition, the owner was so nice and helpful. It was a wonderful place to stay, and we already dream of our return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

14 July 2023

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

Shannon P.

10 July 2023

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

Premium Communication

Property was conveniently located and quite spacious, but the best thing was the communication with the owner. He was quick and very thorough. Before we arrived and even when questions came up during our stay, he was very attentive.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Olathe, Kansas

22 June 2023

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

8/10 Good

Erin M.

24 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Mostly comfortable and convenient

My friend and I stayed the weekend with our two dogs. I typically don't complain but I was particularly irked by a couple of things. When I requested to book, the owner reached out to go over the house rules. All rules were fine, but he made what seemed to be a pretty condescending remark, "Your reviews look really good. Let's keep it that way." I almost asked to just cancel the request but decided not to let the comment ruin my plans. My friend and I worked late and arrived after 8pm. After a hot week, the house was really warm and stuffy, with an odd plastic smell in one of the bedrooms. We were frustrated to find the A/C controls had a security code, which hadn't been provided, so we opened the windows and set up the fans. Odd that the house is advertised with A/C and there are a number of reminders to set the temp range, but no way to adjust without the code. The smell went away but the house remained uncomfortably warm until the morning. I was able to get the A/C code the next day. That said, the house is very quiet, clean, well-equipped and near a calming stream. The beds were quite comfortable, and we loved the hot tub and outdoor tables. There are plenty of food and activities options within a 5-15 minute drive. However, with lots of other rental homes available near Mt. Hood, I think I'll choose differently next time.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zhi G.

29 Mar 2023

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

Jody D.

1 Mar 2023

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

Close to trails and skiing

This place had it all! Close to the river, trails, restaurants and skiing. Everything is provided and labeled. Cold evenings? Firewood and kindling are provided. Complicated recipe to cook? Every utensil is there. Quiet, beautiful, in an equally beautiful neighborhood, this place is a gem. Restaurants around there are top tier. Check google maps and pick out the best. Grocery store about a mile away. I recommend lunch at Timberline lodge. Do yourself a favor and cross the street and do some of the short or long hikes....beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

17 Jan 2023

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

Family trip

Comfortable beds, plenty of room to spread out. Well equipped kitchen. One critique- sheets weren’t on beds when we arrived. It would have been more welcoming to be able to climb into fresh sheets after traveling! Other than that it was a great location with close proximity to the mountains. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

30 Dec 2022

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

We had a great time!

Place was perfect place for our family. Just as described. We stayed over Christmas and the owner had put up Christmas tree and some decorations which was so nice. Quick access to the mountains. Loved our stay and highly recommend this house.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

8 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful!

We had a great stay! The house was perfect for our family; 2 adults and 2 tween girls. The house is set up great- 2 rooms and bathroom on one side and the master bedroom and bath on the other side of the house. We were comfortable and had a lot of space. We arrived during a “extreme heat wave” and the house was nice and cool (entire house with air conditioning!). The house was very clean too! We loved to go on the short walk to the beautiful river. Perfect to relax with a book and a drink! We liked the front deck area too, it was nice to eat meals out there. The kitchen is large and had everything we needed. The location was very convenient. Close to so many wonderful trails: Zig Zag waterfall, Old Salmon River trail, Mirror Lake. I recommend going up to Timberline Lodge at Mt Hood. We had lunch at the “Day Area” overlooking the mountains and rode the chair lift up almost to the top. I think this is one of the most beautiful places I have visited. Wow! The house has a binder with many trail recommendations. We liked the restaurants: Zig Zag Inn, Wrapitude and the Mexican restaurant by Thriftway. Order the “salsa flight.” Yum! Thriftway is close by for grocery shopping. My husband was able to work remotely just fine. Good WiFi connection. We were able to watch Netflix/Hulu/Amazon on the TV. Great experience! I highly recommend renting this house. We hope to come back again for more hiking and relaxation 😀

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary J M., Topeka, KS, USA

22 July 2022

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

Enjoyed our stay!

David is a great host, giving great recommendations. There is a book with details about the surrounding area as well. The house was clean and comfortable and we loved sitting at the river in the evening, soaking our feet after a long day of hiking. We would definitely come again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa P.

10 July 2022

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

Cozy house

House was well equipped and clean. Bedrooms comfortable. Inside is a bit dark in summer but can see how cozy this house would be in winter. Enjoyed the trail to the river and hot tub. Would have loved more comfortable furniture on the deck area, but loved all the log tables.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by David j Comerford

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.