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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manuel F., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
SLC to Ski mountains
We choose this location due to the ease driving to Brighton/Solitude and Snowbird. Very quiet neighborhood. 2 other units share the walls/roof. I did hear our upstairs neighbors getting up in AM. Close to Smith’s, Sprouts, and Costco. Plenty parking. No dishwasher. Streaming TV = no live local channels. Good communication with owner. Will come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eunice T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and quaint
This was perfect for our quick ski weekend. It was close to food and shopping. Just a quick hop onto the highway to the mountains. It has everything you need. There’s also a space heater which was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene W., Mesa, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Everything was just as described. The bed was comfortable, front room was nice for watching TV or reading. We didn’t cook but everything was there to make meals if needed. The home was very clean, which is my favorite aspect of any vacation rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the spacioness of the property. It would have been nice to have heavier curtains in the living area. The ones in that area were a little transparent. It would have also been nice to have more free TV options.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Everything was great - very clean, spacious, cozy, had everything we needed for our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place great off season rate.
Love VRBO owners. Not so much the VRBO RMSl
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mariah A.

Good for what we needed.
It was nice that we could bring our service dogs as they’re part of our family, and the location was convenient for getting around to our activities. The code to the door didn’t work the whole stay but luckily the property manager was good at communicating and lent us a spare key. We didn’t have hot water the last day/night of our stay but that’s not entirely the property mangers fault as it’s an older home. The house also smelled like old water, but once again it’s and older home. Overall I would rank this house 3/5. It was good for what we needed and we didn’t spend our whole trip inside the house. The property manger had great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty sweet
This apartment worked out well for me and my two little dogs. It is 20 minutes from LDS Hospital in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Echo H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice, clean, & quiet. Cute little vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ski Saty
Marcel's property was great for a quick ski trip. Close to the mountains, as well as dining and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., Seattle, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, comfortable and well-equipped
We stayed two nights. The space is very pleasant, and the kitchen is well-equipped. The owner has obviously taken pains to update and furnish this unit in a very stylish way. The bed was comfy, the heat was good, the TV was large and nice. The bathroom had a dispenser which had shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for a solo ski outing
I stayed 12 night in Jan/Feb 2023. Plenty roomy for just me. I appreciated the gas stove since I cooked all my meals. Really fast wifi. About two and four miles, respectively, from the Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood bus stops, which I used for all my days at Snowbird, Alta and Solitude.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prefect Location!
We so enjoyed our stay in Murray. It was near shopping, restaurants, but yet was quiet and cozy! I loved the decor and the bed was so comfortable! The kitchen was well stocked and we had everything we needed. The property manager was awesome! I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Our stay was perfectly placed with lots of amenities in the area and sightseeing within 10-30 min of the residence. A wonderful home base for exploration!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Florence V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
My husband and I were visiting family for the week and it was a perfect place to relax and stay! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute place and the host was super nice!
Renting the property was very easy and the host was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 day visit home
I was returning to SLC for the first time in two years. There were a lot of family, friends, and favorite businesses we wanted to see. We also headed to a Utes game. This location in Murray is so convenient to get anywhere in the valley. Easy access to public transit and freeway system. Slightly noisy some nights but never a problem.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy spot in cold Murray
I loved staying at this little cozy spot in Murray. We had to change our schedule due to the delay in ski season but the host was very accommodating. We arrived late but was still able to get in touch with the host. Our stay was very comfy. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!
We loved the property! Perfect for a short knock around Salt Lake city!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely property!
We so enjoyed our visit to Murray Utah. Marcel the owner is an absolutely wonderful human being. He was so helpful with everything and just a sweet man. The property was great. The neighborhood was perfect with a close by park for a dog to go play in. Walking distance to a Nordstrom‘s and Macy’s and many many restaurants. If you stay at this property be sure to visit the restaurant across State Street calmed Prohabition! We did not get a chance to go but I asked friends who live in the area about it and they raved. When we have to return to Salt Lake City we will definitely use Marcel and his VRBO’s! Can’t say enough about this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ann S.

Bad start
The information texted to me was “screen shots” which overlapped each other. I therefore had no door code to get in and incomplete information overall. The first impression was an uncomfortable bed, not at all as described. Not like any French ski chalet I have ever stayed in. The TV was incomprehensible as to how to work it and the host was not forthcoming in assistance. I stayed about 12 hours, woke up at 4 a.m. and left the unit never to return. VRBO is impossible to contact and this will be my last VRBO stay ever.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2021
Although we strive to make the check-in process smooth, It was very unfortunate the chain of events that took place during Ann’s arrival. After sending her the images of our check in process, Ann reached out saying that the door code was not in the instructions. I immediately headed her way to assist. When I arrived (5 minutes later) , I greeted Ann and apologize for her having difficulties with the process. Ann was somewhat hostile and abrasive, stating that in reality I have not sent the door code and she was following the COVID 19 protocols and wasn’t expecting to have any contact with me. Once again I apologize and helped her gain access to the unit. As I left the area, I checked once again the info that was sent. The instructions were complete and the code was present. I sent, once again, the screen shot with now the code highlighted. Apologizing for the the possible confusion and wishing her a nice stay. To my dismay, I received a text from Ann filled with expletives, accusing me of lying and not sending the full instructions to her. At this time, I responded the text firmly telling her that her behavior was inappropriate and disrespectful and there was no need fir such reaction because I went personally there and the issue was solved.. Ann was also frustrated when she found out she couldn’t watch her favorite TV show because there was no cable service (which is clearly stated in the unit’s description that the TV only operates via WiFi) Ann checked out from the unit on the same night and didn’t communicate her departure. When I found out a few days later, we cleaned the unit and opened the calendar for the remainder nights. I was able to rebook some nights and willingly sent Ann a partial refund, which she didn’t mention anything about on her review.

10/10 Excellent

Chenai N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tiny home comfort
I chose to stay here because of the wonderful reviews and can honestly say that I agree them. This home was clean, comfortable, near all the amenities (groceries, across the street from the mall, close to Sam's Club and Costco, near tons of great places to eat, a brief walk to the Light Rail, and near the highway). Marcel was a gracious host and was easy to contact if I had questions. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Dec-Jan in Murray
Convenient location - close to skiing, the mall/grocery, and downtown SLC. There's a little league complex (4 fields) across the street if your dog likes to run around off-leash (probably not in the summer when baseball's in season though). Place has high-speed internet and a smart TV so you can sign-in to your own prime/Netflix accounts. Also has 2 big closets so plenty of storage even with skis/snowboards. Apart from dull knives, the kitchen has pretty much everything you could need for cooking simple meals. Washer/Dryer works great, there's plenty of parking and neighborhood is quiet. That said, the unit is on the first floor of a 3-unit house and can be pretty loud depending on who's above you. There are lots of chain restaurants around, so if you're into a little more local charm, I'd look into staying closer to downtown. All in all, a good place to stay for the price. Appreciate Marcel's hospitality during our winter in Murray.
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend!
Marcel was such a great host. The property was extremely clean, well stocked, and great central location. We will recommend to anyone coming in town.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Owner
Marcel was beyond helpful and kind. Any time I had a question, he responded within minutes (Especially when I accidentally locked the door and the code was on my phone in the unit!). I was helping my son move from California to Utah, and Marcel even offered to help us with his trailer for any items we purchased! Wow. During this time of Covid, I appreciated his attention to cleaning and it was wonderful to do business with such a caring man. The unit was charming and had all the items we needed. I would recommend this unit and return on my next visits.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the rentals we’ve had Very quiet neighborhood especially nice when working night shifts
Marcel is very easy to work with and has been open for business during these trying times Us that are working from out of state still need places like these to stay
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam S., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
The most delightful place we've ever stayed!
I don't know what else to stay. It was clean, lovely, convenient. Our landlord was a dear heart! We will definitely go there again and highly recommend it to anyone else! 😌
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Very Comfortable
great location and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Marcel was very attentive to any questions we had. When we return to SLC we will definitely hope to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and clean
Our stay was better than we expected. Marcel was easily the most considerate host we have had to date. The property was well located within easy access to SLC and the mountains. The unit was spotless and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Connecticut

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was conveniently located, clean, and very charming! I would absolutely stay again! Owner was very helpful and accommodating, 5 stars all around in my opinion!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stopover
Great communication, had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Bonnie M., Phoenix, AZ U.S.A,

Liked: Cleanliness
My Stay in Murray
Pleasant, clean, well tended. Grass would be a great addition but I understand it's coming. Marcel was (is) an excellent property manager/owner. Everything was well maintained and very clean. Whenever I had any sort of an issue. he took care of it post haste. I'd like to come next summer.

10/10 Excellent

alison j., Milford, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and very convenient to everything
Marcel was wonderful and made are stay great! She answered all questions quickly. Our first night it was a little warm in the house and we asked Marcel if there was a fan. Within the next couple of hours, she showed up with a fan for us! She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable for our stay. It’s a great place to stay and it’s super close to tons of restaurants and highways. 15 minute drive to downtown salt lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house near so much. Marcel is great!
Great location, cute house and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paulino R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent little spot!
Highly recommend this for a stay in the Salt Lake area. The apartment is adorable, super clean, affordable, very nicely decorated and thoughtfully provides everything you need for a stay. I especially appreciated the nice towels, bedding and good quality pots and pans, not to mention lovely dishes. Those details make it very welcoming. The apartment is set up with care! Location was excellent for getting where I needed and everything you could want is close by. Marcel is an wonderful host! Very attentive and responsive, super easy check in and check out. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for an excellent stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Ellen T.

Business Trip
unfortunately there was street repair going on at the time I was there, so not able.to park in the driveway. Was surprised that there was no cable or satellite. Also not able to control the temperature, too hot in the bedroom.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Mike for your sincere feedback, we always look at them as a tool to make the experience for our future guests better. Although the road had a repair going on and you couldn’t use the west entrance to access the parking area, you were given the alternate access through the south driveway, which you did use and had your car in the parking lot every night. Although the road repair was completely out of my control, we still found a way for you to keep your car safe in the proper spot. The no cable is explicitly stated in the description of the unit, I’m sorry you missed that and it was a disappointment. After you checked out we noticed that thermostat that individually controls the temperature in the bedroom was set at 75F. It could’ve been an easy fix if you would have voiced the concern in one of the text messages or conversations we had during your stay (almost daily). I’m sorry you had to go through this inconvenience. Besides all of that, I truly enjoy having you as a guest and hope to have the opportunity to make your next stay flawless. Take care

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S., Seattle

Great location
Perfect location. Very cute place and the owner was very attentive, texting us to make sure we had everything. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Very comfy spot
We really enjoyed our stay. Marcel went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

awesome and quite
Marcel is awesome made sure we had every thing, check is super easy as well and the check out, gave us a little bit of information about the area, great place to stay clean, quite, nice

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Ski cottage retrospective
I highly recommend staying in this cottage. It is well stocked for dining, cooking and laundry; the place is also very clean and has thoughtful decor. It is located in a very convenient location to freeways so one can hit the ski resorts in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon. I believe we were parked at Snowbird within 20 -25 minutes of leaving this abode. Marcel is extremely pleasant and thoughtful and was looking to make our stay perfect. I was initially looking to stay in a hotel near Little Cottonwood, but this cottage was much much better and felt more like a home to return to than an impersonal hotel with few practical amenities. I am sure to book this cottage next year when I return to ski.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Judy W., Rochester, NY

Comfortable
The Apres Ski Little French Cottage was clean, comfortable, quiet, and close for skiing in the Cottonwood Canyons. About 20 minutes away from the Brighton and Solitude resorts on a dry day, the driving was simple and easy. Marcel was available for questions and needs any time. His thoughtfulness and hospitality was awesome. The cottage is on the bottom floor; one of three apartments in a house on a residential street. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Robert L.

Great location at affordable price
Clean, neat place. Equal distant to,all ski areas. Grocery store w/I walking distance
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Bob and Eileen for the review. You guys were superb, low key, easy to communicate with, In other words, the ideal guests. I’m not exactly sure what I’ve have missed to make your stay be a 5 stars, but maybe next time. Safe travels out there on your adventures.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Cozy and convenient
This is a fantastic place to stay. Marcel is a wonderful host who cares about your experience. The little house has everything you need and is very convenient to most places in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

jamie H.

Nice style
I choose this place mostly because it appealed to my atheistic. Everything from the furniture to the ironing board to the dishes in the cupboard made me happy. Marcel has great taste! The apartment was clean, the location couldn't be beat, very centrally located in regard to the highways and getting around. It was perfect for our couples get away! My only draw back was the heat, it was cold. The host was good to bring over an extra space heater (much appreciated!) But I had to wear my sweater/coat until the place warmed up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W., Grand Rapids

It was clean, well maintained, and conveniently located for trips to the ski resorts.
We enjoyed our time here and would definitely stay again if the opportunity arises!

10/10 Excellent

Sean T., Jacksonville, FL. 32224

Perfect little apartment. Great area, easy to get to the freeway.
Clean and Cozy, Marcel was awesome easy to get in touch with and very accommodating, if your looking for a nice little apartment for 2 than this is a great place to stay! I stay 3 weeks and it was perfect.
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laur P.

Very kind and understanding owner
Easy to communicate with and very friendly. Clean comfortable home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Max and Elaine L.

Clean, quiet, well located.
Owner is very accommodating! Close to all conveniences and highways. Would definitely stay again...
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Craig, Lingle, WY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In an apar.tment. Very spacious. washer dryer. great SLC location easy travel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

E Howard C.

Perfect little place. Just what i needed for the week. And very well priced.
Overall, the experience was great. The property owner was very helpful and pleasant to deal with. Helped me out with anything i needed. The place was clean and in a great location. Within walking distance of a great little Mexican Restaurant, a mall, and plenty of other businesses. Had almost everything i needed for a weeks stay. The only thing the place didn’t have was a pizza pan. That’s my only complaint. If it’s even a complaint. Other than that, it was a perfect place for what i needed. Definitely will be using this property owner again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018