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

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Sandy, UT

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium11 min drive
Snowbird Ski Resort11 min drive
Alta Ski Area14 min drive
Salt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)30 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

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 though.

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/

Property manager

Carolyn Rice

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 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

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Sandy

This holiday home is located in Granite, a neighbourhood in Sandy, and 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. RioTinto Stadium and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium 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 - 11 min drive
Snowbird Ski Resort - 11 min drive
Mountain America Exposition Center - 11 min drive
Alta Ski Area - 14 min drive
Cowabunga Bay Water Park - 16 min drive

Getting around

Historic Sandy Station - 10 min drive
Murray Central Station - 17 min drive
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Sumac Cafe - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Zaferan Café - 9 min drive
Black Bear Diner - 6 min drive
Hog Wallow - 8 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 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in Granite, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) 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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

15 Mar 2024

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

great all around

great location to Snowbird/Alta! Lots of space and kitchen was well stocked with staples. Lots of fun playing pool and darts. Enjoyed the smaller private spaces for down time. Sauna was a treat. Thanks for sharing your mountain space with us!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

14 Mar 2024

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

Our Stay in Sandy

Location, location, location. If you're serious about getting some skiing in, especially at Snowbird and Alta, this property delivers. Carolyn is super attentive and there when you need her. Great time, great place.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

23 Feb 2024

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

Perfect location

This spacious townhome was in the perfect location for our group of friends! We really enjoyed the short ride down LCC after a day of skiing!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

6 Feb 2024

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

Heaven!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this lovely, comfortable and peaceful home. Carolyn was prompt and helpful in all her correspondence, and the home is exactly as described. Spacious with all the amenities needed, including an extremely well supplied kitchen. And, of course, the location is primo - the ability to avoid the junctions of roads leading to Little Cottonwood Canyon makes all the difference when it comes to dealing with the inevitable traffic up to Snowbird/Alta and even if heading to Big Cottonwood. Definitely one of the best ski season rentals we've had ever had, and we could not recommend it more highly!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G., Live in the city of Orange

25 Jan 2024

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

Great Family Place!

Property was just as described. We were a group of 8 and thoroughly enjoyed all the space and location. Skied at Snowbird and Solitude. My daughter found an awesome place to horseback ride, so pretty in the snow. Crockpot came in super handy and the master bed was so comfy! Two fireplaces kept everything cozy and enjoyable! Would like more space to put my toiletries in the master shower but we managed.Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful property with us.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

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.