Couple's Cozy Cottage, Hiker & Skier Paradise

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Fireplace

Check out the area

Alta, UT

Snowbird Ski Resort12 min drive
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium12 min drive
Alta Ski Area15 min drive
Salt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Quail Hills Cottage is a quaint and quiet cottage tucked up in the mouth of Little Cottonwood. It's perfect for a couples getaway, ski trip, hiking, and more. Located only 8.5 miles to Alta and Snowbird resorts. It is 0.5 miles to park and shuttle, and 18 miles to Brighton Resort. Located in a central location for hiking, skiing, and biking. Has all you need for cozy winter's night or relax in the spacious shared backyard in summer.

**During WINTER months it is advised to bring an AWD vehicle
**Backyard is sometimes shared with our other property Quail Hills Farmhouse located on site. Pool and BBQ grill are reserved for Farmhouse guests only, pool is mentioned in description of home for safety of children and knowledge to parents.
**We have an AppleTV on site, however you will need your own logins for Netflix, Hulu, HBO, etc.

Property manager

Brianna Parry

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Fireplace

Sandy Vacation Rental Apartment | 2BR | 1BA | 1,000 Sq Ft

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

At your own risk (fireplace, pool, stairs)

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No excessive drinking

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

About the area

Sandy

This cottage is located in South Valley, a neighborhood in Sandy, and is near theme parks and 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. Jungle Jim's Playland and Paddle Wasatch are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.

Alta, UT

What's nearby

Snowbird Ski Resort - 12 min drive
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium - 12 min drive
Mountain America Exposition Center - 13 min drive
Alta Ski Area - 15 min drive
Cowabunga Bay Water Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

Historic Sandy Station - 12 min drive
Murray Central Station - 19 min drive
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Sumac Cafe - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Zaferan Café - 8 min drive
Black Bear Diner - 7 min drive
Hog Wallow - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couple's Cozy Cottage, Hiker & Skier Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

8.6

Excellent

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Maryann M.

12 Mar 2024

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

Great spot for a couple

Very quiet, comfortable and convenient to skiing. Kitchen well stocked and furnishings top quality. If I come back it’s the first place I’ll look for. Bri was responsive to questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail D., Edison, NJ

2 Mar 2024

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

Excellent small cottage for a couple of skiers

Perfect location, just 15 minutes to the lifts. The house is warm, comfortable and has everything you may need. The internet connection is not stable, but mobile internet works perfectly and you can use it with AppleTV. Thanks, Bri! Would love to come back next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert O.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Renters Beware

The location is great. Sandy is lovely. Here were our issues: 1. Photos are very misleading on the VRBO site. They showed a fire pit that when we arrived, we read in their instructions that we were not allowed to use as renters of the cottage. Only the separate house rental is allowed. They also showed a pool that, when we came, we were not allowed to use it either, only the separate house that they also rent out. 2. Towels: We rented for 12 days and were issued only one towel each (2 total). We happened to catch the cleaners of the big house and begged for more towels. We still had to go to the laundromat to wash THEIR towels in order to have what we needed. 3. Yellow Jacket Wasp Nest. Wasp nest attached to the cottage and a yellow jacket got inside the cottage. My partner is deathly allergic. One sting and she is in the hospital. On Saturday, I communicated my urgent need to have the wasp nest treated and removed, and texted bank and forth until Monday when they stopped answering. Pest control finally treated and removed the nest on Wednesday afternoon, 5 dangerous days after I first alerted them to the emergency situation. 4. Electrical issues: there is an issue in the switch to the bedroom light and overhead fan. There was a bulb out on the light fixture in the front room. Summary: overall, we felt misled, placed under the threat of a medical emergency for 5 days, and we were not well supplied in the cottage. Some issues with lights and switches too.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thais Z.

30 May 2023

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

Perfect spot!

We loved our time at this property. Perfect little spot away from the city but close enough to drive in. Excellent proximity to trails. Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brianna Parry

For the past few years I have had the amazing privilege to host properties and help renters find the perfect stay for their trip.

Why they chose this property

This cozy cottage in Sandy/Cottonwood Heights offers mountain views at its finest. Enjoy mountain views from your front door and the short drive to Alta and Snowbird Resorts. After a long day of skiing or hiking relax on the patio and enjoy the spacious backyard. In the winter cuddle up to watch a movie with a mug of hot chocolate while watching the snowfall from the bathroom skylight. This cottage is in a prime location to get anywhere you need. Park City is only 32 miles away, downtown Salt Lake 20 miles, and all other skiing resorts nearby of only a 10-45 minute drive. Hit all your favorite spots in a matter of minutes. **Haven't found what you are looking for or need a LARGER property? Book our Farmhouse that sleeps 8 and is located on the same property. Enjoy all that Quail Hills has to offer with your family. Send an inquiry if interested.

What makes this property unique

This small little cottage has so much to offer. It is toned down and keeps a homey feel. Perfect for a couple's getaway, romantic vacation, skiers paradise, hiker and biker playground, and comparable pricing to hotels. It is located at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon which puts it at a perfect location for guests to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.