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Spacious mountain retreat nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon - Alta/Snowbird

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Property grounds
Living room balcony
View from our front door
October view from front door
Zoom view from living room balcony

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sandy, UT
  • Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Snowbird Ski Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mountain America Exposition Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Salt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Canyon view bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Harry Potter room

1 Queen Bed

Loft bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement level shared bathroom

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

Main floor bathroom

Toilet

Master bath

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious mountain retreat nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon - Alta/Snowbird

3,000 sq.ft (4 bd + 2.5 bath) vacation townhome nestled in the trees of Little Cottonwood Canyon in historic Granite, Utah - 10 minutes from Snowbird Resort and 5 minutes to shopping and restaurants. Gaze straight up from the front door or through the many skylight windows to look for mountain goats grazing along the steep canyon walls. Enjoy the sauna, mountain views from four balconies, games of darts or billiards, movie nights with high-speed internet, and gather around the fireplace for a relaxing evening after a home cooked meal in the large and well-equipped kitchen.

LOCATION!! Skip the 1-2 mile car line leading up to the canyon on powder days!! Police stop traffic from entering Little Cottonwood when the canyon is closed for avalanche control. You are positioned to enter the canyon ahead of the line once they open. And if you leave for breakfast and want to come back to the house, just tell the police you are heading to your house on Quarry Drive. They will let you through.

The house is within walking distance of three trailheads for winter snowshoeing or summer hiking:
1. Alpenbock Loop - easy 1 mile loop for hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing
2. Temple Quarry Trail to Little Cottonwood Trail - hiking, trail running, mountain biking and snowshoeing
3. Bells Canyon Trail - 1 mile to a gorgeous mountain reservoir, 2.3 miles to a beautiful waterfall, 5 miles to a 2nd waterfall, and 6 miles to a high elevation lake

Recreational equipment, from skis to paddle boards, can be rented ~2 miles away. In the winter months, grab your skis and head up the road to Snowbird/Alta, or drive to the next canyon to Solitude/Brighton. Or drive ~45 minutes to Park City to ski PCMR or Deer Valley... so many options! In the summer months, take your fishing poles to the Temple Quarry Trail or drive your paddle boards to the nearby lakes in Parley’s canyon, Park City area, or Uinta mountains. We are happy to help with trip suggestions and local favorites- you can ride horses in the 600 acre preserve one mile away, take a white water rafting trip 45 minutes away, or visit some of our favorite alpine lakes. No shortage of adventures here!!

Our townhome is perfect for 1-3 families, a getaway with a few friends, or up to 4 couples.

We recommend a 4-wheel drive vehicle in winter if you plan to ski. The condo can accommodate 1 small / medium car in the garage plus one vehicle in the driveway.

Want to learn more?
https://www.altaapproachvacations.com/

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note: loft space, spiral staircase
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
One car recommended (in garage). An additional car could fit in driveway blocking the garage. No street parking due to snowplows, emergency access.
Tuesday evenings: move outside trash bins to other side of street. Toilets: No flushable wipes please, toilet paper only!
Please remove shoes before walking around the house. We have new flooring on the main level and would like to keep it in good shape for future guests

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR23-2103

About the area

Sandy

Located in East Bench, a neighbourhood in Sandy, this holiday home is 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 Thanksgiving Point and Hogle Zoo. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Jungle Jim's Playland are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sandy, UT

What's nearby

  • Loveland Living Planet Aquarium - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Snowbird Ski Resort - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Mountain America Exposition Center - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • South Towne Center - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Alta Ski Area - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Historic Sandy Station - 10 min drive
  • South Jordan Station - 23 min drive
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alpha Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Caille Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Porcupine Pub & Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious mountain retreat nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon - Alta/Snowbird pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious mountain retreat nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon - Alta/Snowbird?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious mountain retreat nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon - Alta/Snowbird?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious mountain retreat nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon - Alta/Snowbird located?

Located in East Bench, this holiday home is steps from Wasatch-Cache National Forest and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dimple Dell Regional Park. Donut Falls and Big Cottonwood Canyon are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Rice

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I moved to Sandy, UT in 2018 with my husband and two children. We moved from Northern California to raise our kids in a nature-focused environment, and we are all so happy we did! We fell in love with the Wasatch Front, and with the hiking and snowshoeing and skiing in Little Cottonwood Canyon. We feel so lucky to call this home.

What makes this property unique

This property feels like a very large treehouse in a mountain forest, with views of Little Cottonwood from every window.

Languages:

English

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