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Spacious mountain retreat nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon - Alta/Snowbird
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 12 278.7 sq m
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Explore the area

Sandy, UT
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium12 min drive
- Snowbird Ski Resort12 min drive
- Mountain America Exposition Center13 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/
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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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note: loft space, spiral staircase
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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.
Important information
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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.

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
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
About the host
Hosted by Carolyn Rice

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:
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