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Retreat on 153 acres starting at a river and ending in a canyon, come have fun!

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, ping pong
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Retreat on 153 acres starting at a river and ending in a canyon, come have fun!

A beautiful, retreat on 153 acres in Spanish Fork Canyon, with endless opportunities to explore and play. We just added a hot tub, fireplace and game consoles to the house and lots of games to our game shed, we have foosball, air hockey, ping pong and pool! Along side the shed is a large field that has been converted to a campground. We are in prime hunting area as well. This home is a great home base for hunters in the fall. This is a gorgeous area, with a canyon on one end and access to wilderness land on the other. You can sled, snowshoe and cross-country ski in the winter, hike and mountain bike in the summer, or just gaze up at the millions of stars that explode across the sky at night. I fell in love with this property for its incredible views, its seclusion, and the opportunity to connect with the outdoors.

We have a large 20x50 insulated shed near the home with Kitchenette and games with a large camping area beside it. It is a great place to gather outside of the heat of summer or cold of winter. Our campground with a large fire pit is next to the shed. The campground can hold multiple tents and there is parking areas sufficient for a few RV's although we do not have hookups for RVs. If you will have more than 20 guests extra fees may apply, please inquire.

Coming soon on the hayfield bordering the bank of the thistle river, we are creating a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm! We’re excited to preserve this virgin area and share it with the community.

As a safety note, we are on a workings farm with equipment and horses that we access to care for.
We have thistle creek that runs on the property that is great for fishing and wading but water safety measures should be taken. We also are in the mountains where you can enjoy visits from deer, elk, and wild turkeys but should know that rattle snakes are present in this region as well.

Property manager

Heather M Alcantara

Languages

Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: not of any kind.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Potty trained dogs, with a non-refundable pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: There is one king, 5 queens and 9 bunks plus sofas
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Spanish Fork, UT

What's nearby

  • Provo City Center Temple - 33 min drive
  • Utah Valley Convention Center - 33 min drive
  • LaVell Edwards Stadium - 35 min drive
  • Brigham Young University - 36 min drive
  • Utah Valley University - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Provo, UT (PVU) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬49 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat on 153 acres starting at a river and ending in a canyon, come have fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat on 153 acres starting at a river and ending in a canyon, come have fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat on 153 acres starting at a river and ending in a canyon, come have fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retreat on 153 acres starting at a river and ending in a canyon, come have fun! located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Manti-La Sal National Forest and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Canyon View Park and Spanish Oaks Reservoir are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Retreat on 153 acres starting at a river and ending in a canyon, come have fun! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirk G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Peaceful
We had 6 couples all staying and we just had a really lovely time. The rooms were great as was the property. Thanks for helping our time away so nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hilltop in Utah County
The setting for this property is fantastic. Plenty of room for our group of 15, and grandkids had a blast exploring the property. We would return to this property without a doubt .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A secluded place to relax
It was a great place to hang out with friends and relax, secluded and remote without being difficult to access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family gathering
Overall a nice comfortable place. Grandkids were crying as we were leaving because they wanted it to last longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen J., North Ogden

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental
Amazing location and property. The kitchen was small to prepare for a large group, but there was plenty of seating and outdoor space. Emailed the owner about check in and received a very timely response.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home on the Range
The theme of our retreat was about ranch-style living. We did some cooking, crafting, hiking and singing 'round the campfire. It was a delight! The refrigerator is rather small if you are planning to bring enough food for 10 or more. But the table is terrific - we got 14 around it comfortably. And there is an additional fridge in the outbuilding. The bunks are uncomfortable for people over about 40 years old but children can clamber into and out of them easily. The internet is unreliable which we found to be a bonus - we just put away our phones and computers and talked to each other! The views, the sunsets and the stars at night made up for any inconveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Terri C., Utah

Nice out of the way place.
Nicely remodeled and Had plenty of bedroom space.for our family of 16. Our adult kids and 7 grandkids. Kitchen and gathering area is small. Needed deck furniture like a table. The large shed where kids rode scooters around was great. Nice creek down below house. Had power outage last night we were there but was in contact with Heather about it. Was close to Spanish Fork where we went to see fireworks on the 24 th. Also spent morning at Scofield reservoir till thunderstorm hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold C.

Liked: Cleanliness
KSA Wildland Fire
We used this property to camp and as base camp for the KSA wildland fire training. The property work great for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun For All The Family
We had a fun family reunion here at this cute property. Had plenty of bedrooms for our large group. Kitchen was a small but doable. Large yard and large outbuilding that worked out perfectly for our activities. Fun hikes close by in Diamond Fork Canyon. A/C didn't work too well our first night but we left windows open at night and it cooled the house down so subsequent days A/C worked fine. Gets pretty cool at night there. We had a great time. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
This location and size of home worked out perfectly for our family! We loved that it was tucked away from other homes so that we could enjoy our time. We got to lay out late at night under the stars near the firepit. Having the larger garage to use was so nice for crafts, games, meals and indoor basketball!!! The beds were comfy and set up was great. Take bug spray and keep window’s closed during dusk hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This property is fantastic. It provides such an easy opportunity to disconnect from everything and enjoy the fresh air and quiet of nature. We spotted elk, turkeys, lots of birds, and a herd of deer that was about 30 strong a few times. We enjoyed and will definitely return. The owner is amazing, responsive, and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent rural getaway
We spent the weekend at the house for a work wellness retreat, and it was the perfect setting! We had ~15 people and the sleeping situation worked out well with plenty of space. The beds are super comfortable, everything is well stocked. We were there during a snowstorm, and the sledding down the road was epic! Kitchen is a little small as mentioned before, and made for some intimate cooking. Also when Heather says 4WD and good tires, that's accurate. We tried getting up in the snow with several AWD vehicles without snow tires and no luck. The lack of (most) cell service made the shuttling a little difficult, so just plan for that (we had people call when they were entering American Fork canyon and met them in 20 min). But it also made it more of a getaway being a little disconnected (there's good wifi though). Heather is very responsive and helpful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heather was really great to work with
Beautiful location. Host was really great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David E. R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
We spent Thanksgiving here and had a wonderful stay. Used the fire pit for s’mores and had a birthday party in the recreation center. The extra fridge in the rec center came in handy for all our leftovers. Heather was great to work with and had the place decorated nicely and answered all our questions immediately. We had 9 adults, 7 children under 12 and pets so it was a houseful, but it all worked great. We saw deer everyday of our stay, that was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie O.

Heather was so great to work with
She was in top of everything and every concern. Easy to communicate with her before during and after the reservation. It’s a great place for any family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for family get aways
We really enjoyed the property. The play barn was great for the kids to escape. The amount of sleeping accommodations was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful!
Would definitely use this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun House for groups
This house was perfect for our group. Heather was great to work with and always responded quickly to our questions. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

andi p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for a wedding
Our stay was good but the host knew we were having a wedding and there weren’t any extra trash bags and not enough toilet paper. The house is beautiful though and Heather got back to us about our concerns quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Quiet, serene, clean, and plenty of sleeping room. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Came up for a graduation. Property and home are beautiful and worked perfectly for the family. If in the area we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

TERESA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridal shower get away
Everything was great except that the garbages were not emptied from the previous renters and we were unable to include any of our garbage in them, plus there were no garbage bags for the kitchen garbage. Other than that...great! Would do another group stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan C., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We enjoyed our stay, house was very comfortable. If it is winter, make sure you have four wheel drive. Heather was great, very good communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay here!
The house is amazing and surrounded by equally amazing property.. magical is the word that comes to mind.. so happy we booked this for our family Christmas get together!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving Trip
We had a great family thanksgiving stay in this home. We had 18 family members to include 7 children. The beds were comfortable and the downstairs living area was a great place for the kids to play or watch movies. Never had an issue with water when showering! It gets HOT with great pressure throughout the home. The kitchen was a little small with this many people trying to do a thanksgiving meal but otherwise I think it would be fine for normal vacation getaways. Heather was in great contact and assisted when ever needed. Since there is not a trash service she did have the trash picked up mid week, and if there was a problem or question, she was quick to respond. The dryer stopped working and they had it replaced the next day. The property is amazing. Lots of places to hike and explore. Beautiful views both day and night. This would be a star gazers paradise! A few key tips. We underestimated how long the driveway was even after being told. There is cell service but it is low, and when you try to connect multiple devices to the WiFi does buffer. It is a short drive to Spanish Fork which has most stores you would need. If you plan on hiking, we highly recommend Three Forks Hot Springs. It is very close by and amazing! Remember to take a change of clothes so you can get in. Totally worth the hike!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021