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Exterior in summer
New Hot Tub!!
Exterior
Distance to lift
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Brighton, UT
  • Brighton Mountain Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Solitude Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Alta Ski Area
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Salt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging

Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging - LOCAL EXCELLENCE IN HOSTING!

BEFORE YOU BOOK PLEASE READ
From November 1- April 15 please be aware that the Utah Department of Transportation and Town of Brighton rules about canyon travel require snow tires (3PMSF) or chains to make it safely up the canyon and to the home. Snow plowing is provided by local vendor and is intermittent. Cottonwood Lodging does not have control over snow plowing. Please plan to check in by 8pm to avoid unplowed roads if it is storming and note that this home can accommodate ONLY 4 vehicles.

Great Western is managed by locally owned and operated property manager Cottonwood Lodging Company where the guest experience is most important. For information about the area and other services offered by Cottonwood Lodging please see our website.

Modern ski home at the base of Brighton Ski Resort, just a two-minute walk to the lifts. This spacious home has vaulted ceilings on the main floor has stunning views of the Brighton ski area.  Great Western is a favorite among many of our frequent travelers.  Sleeps 4-6.

PARKING: Parking has ever-increasingly become a rare and precious commodity at Brighton. This property boasts the most parking of any of our homes. There is enough parking for four cars in front of the house. The parking beyond the house is utilized for paid parking for resort patrons.

ENTRANCE:

Enter on the lower level into an open entry with ample room for shoes, gear, and other belongings.

MAIN LEVEL:

Living Room- Walk upstairs and find a huge, open living room with vaulted ceilings, deck access, a large sectional couch, and flat-screen TV! Relax on the couch and watch your favorite shows and movies during your downtime from the slopes.

Dining Area- Our full-sized dining table has chairs for 6.

Kitchen- Our well-stocked kitchen supplies all the necessary amenities you need to feed the family! We have a modern electric stove and full-sized fridge, as well as any cooking utensil you can think of, and enough plates/bowls/utensils for all your guests!

Queen Bedrooms (2) - You'll find two queen bedrooms on this level, each beautifully furnished and decorated. The comfortable beds all have warm, quality linens and blankets!

Bathrooms- Two full bathrooms off of each of the queen bedrooms give an extra level of privacy and convenience for our guests. All stocked with towels, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and hair dryers!

BACK DECK/HOT TUB:

NEW LARGER HOT TUB on deck; four person capacity! Fantastic views of Brighton Resort! The lower level outside is blocked off and used for storage for the owner and Cottonwood Lodging.

CARETAKER:

Please Note: The downstairs portion of the home has a year-round caretaker. This portion of the home has a separate entrance.

Property manager

Cottonwood Lodging Company
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Brighton

Located in Brighton, this holiday home is in the mountains. Solitude Mountain Resort and Alta Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Cottonwood Canyon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Utah Olympic Park or Bear Hollow Sports Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Brighton, UT

What's nearby

  • Brighton Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Solitude Mountain Resort - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Park City Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Snowbird Ski Resort - 49 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Alta Ski Area - 63 min drive - 53.8 km

Getting around

  • Murray Central Station - 35 min drive
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly Green's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Creekside Cafe | Snowbird - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Cloud Dine - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Tram Club - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Talisker Club - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging located?

Located in the mountains, this Brighton holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Mountain Resort, Magic Carpet and Majestic Chairlift. Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Silver Lake Information Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Spring ski

Had a great time. Close to lift. Stocked with cooking essentials like a crockpot. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Family ski vacation

Our family of five had a wonderful four night stay at Brighton. The loft area was perfect for our 9 and 13 year old (ladder access). The massage chair was a favorite. The proximity to the Great Western lift was easy, even for the kids. The property manager team was very communicative every step along the way. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

Beautiful home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great location a short jaunt from the Great Western lift. Great parking. Always very clean. This was our 3rd stay and predictably amazing! They even got a new hot tub!

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed the proximity to Brighton and the lifts!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great Location

Loved our stay at Great Western! Fantastic location, with an easy walk to the lifts at Brighton. Property was extremely well equipped, particularly the kitchen. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Chris B.

Amazing location, great 2 BR with spacious kitchen/ family rooms!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, great house with amazing location. The kitchen and living room was spacious and comfortable. Kitchen has everything reasonable to expect. The massage chair is a high-end one that’s perfect after a long day or when you wake up a little tight. House was clean and well cared for. Somethings to note. The upstairs loft is not adult accessible which has 2 mattresses laying on the ground. Kids 5-15, perfect. The text message service they use is bad. They told me several times they didn’t receive a message I sent. They don’t always follow up like the say. Lastly, they did offer and snow removal for driveway or deck during our stay. Snowed everyday during our visit and driveway just piled up. Walking across driveway was challenging. Unloading and loading car from driveway was not fun. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Cliff F.

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

2 nights at Great Western

Everything was perfect. Very comfortable. Literally a 2 minute walk to Brighton parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Fine place, as advertised. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeramie G.

Wonderful Weekend Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We can't wait until the next visit!
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Excellent stay and location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spacious and amazing location to Brighton lifts... We would absolutely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE B.

Great vacation experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our families really enjoyed this home. Perfect location near slopes in Brighton

10/10 Excellent

Henry A.

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

Ski Paradise

Terrific stay, from the pre-stay communication to check out. The location was absolutely amazing. You can ski all the way down to literally across the street. Easy access to bother Solitude and Brighton which we skied both of over three days. Kitchen was super well stocked, hot tub was perfect. In general everything was about as nice as we’ve experienced at a VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

A Great Choice at Brighton

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable & clean house very close to Great Western lift. Well equipped with incidentals, a rarity among rentals.The property mgmt company was very professional, responsive and helpful. Overally, a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

Great West is fabulous!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house and location. We walked to the lift in the morning and skied home!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

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

Wonderful cabin close to lifts

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It was spotless and the management is very responsive. We didn’t use the hot tub since it snowed so much while we were there and would have taken a lot of shoveling before we could get to it. The two beds up in the loft area are actually just mattresses. It worked for our 20 something year old kids. An outlet would be nice up there for charging a phone or tablet. Everyone loved the massage chair!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda E.

Great host!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The host was great. At the last minute we asked to stay a little longer because of illness and they were very accommodating. It helped make our trip go much smoother. It was a great location and nice house. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Awesome!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at the Great Western. The house had plenty of space and was equipped with everything we needed. Staff was polite and proactive to make sure all was well. Best thing was the location - right near the Great Western lift and the Brighton Lodge area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
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8/10 Good

Christopher S.

Phenomenal location & management company, but loft isn't useable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cannot beat the location and the management company is incredibly responsive and makes sure you have everything you need without being overly intrusive. The house was clean and well maintained. The kitchen is well stocked and perfect for cooking for groups, and the views and hottub are top notch, along with the added bonus of a massage chair that was very popular after ski days! There were only two drawbacks that keep it from being a five star - first, and most importantly is the loft. It really is only useable for teenagers. The way up is a true, vertical ladder (but with narrower bars than an average ladder). If you need to use the bathroom at night or have a sip of alcohol, I wouldn't go up there and even without that it literally hurts your feet to climb up with the bars. Less importantly, but a minor nit. We got all our groceries and drove out and put some brauts on the grill. They have a really nice trager wood pellet grill...but it ran out of pellets and there were no spares in the house! The management company was responsive and had more dropped off the next day, but we had to finish the brauts on the stove which was a little bit of a bummer. Overall a great option that we would do again, but some drawbacks that made it a 4 star overall.
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10/10 Excellent

Micah S.

Great location and quick communication

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time at the Cottonwood Lodging home across the street from Great Western lift at Brighton. The managers were very quick to respond to questions and very helpful. Be aware that all walkable food sources are closed early on Sundays, but otherwise we had a great time and the location could not have been more convenient for our ski trip. Clean and cozy house. Since check in is 4pm and there is nowhere to park at Brighton or Solitude and nowhere really to go to wait, be aware of getting there too early. The management was kind enough to let us park at the house early so it wasn't a big problem but worth noting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Deb M., Chicago, IL

Great Location for skiing at Brighton!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Carole was very responsive and helpful when I had questions both before and during our stay. The location can't be beat for skiing at Brighton! We skied almost to our door and went "home" for lunch each day, which was cheaper and more relaxing than eating at the cafeterias on the mountain! The house has a great foyer for removing boots and storing skis (with a heater for the boots)! The hot tub was nice to have, but only really fits two adults, and needs a new cover. The couches were not very comfortable-they were sagging and you could feel the springs, but the living area has a great layout, and we enjoyed watching movies on the nice TV! The 4 bedrooms were great for 7 people!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Dana W.

Family Ski Trip at Brighton

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We just returned home from 5 nights of skiing Brighton. Great Western was a wonderful place to stay, just a short walk to a lift. There were a few little things that came up with the house, and the owner addressed immediately. The only negative was the couches. At the end of a ski day, we did not have a comfortable place to relax because the couches were broken and sagging, so most everyone sat on the floor. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was great and had everything we needed. We cooked many meals there. I would stay at Great Western again if couches were replaced.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arthur B.

Great Western

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Good: Large, very warm, well equipped cabin with easy access to lifts. Grill, hot tub, washer-dryer, dishwasher and other appliances worked very well. Kitchen is well stocked. Mt. Majestic is a FABULOUS hosting organization. They were highly responsive and addressed our needs immediately (hot tub repairs, paper products, humidifiers, checkout). It was truly impressive service. To Note: The loft in the listing requires climbing a vertical ladder to access and is exposed to the sounds of the living room. Hot tub works very well accommodating 4 people at most. It needs to be refilled with hose when water is displaced below intake. Groceries need to be acquired before driving into the canyon because there aren't stores or restaurants close by. Overall:
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Fantastic location and place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Great Western house had everything our party of 4 adults needed - plenty of room, a hot tub, easy parking, great views. But perhaps its best asset was the proximity to Brighton Ski Resort. It may in fact be the closest residence to the lifts, especially Great Western Express. We could practically ski home for lunch. We could also easily walk to the Solitude Nordic Center. Communication with the property manager was excellent - they provided ample information in advance, had a thorough guest book with more details, checked in on us while we were there, responded quickly to questions and requests, and even brought us some mustard! We liked how guests were requested to remove shoes before entering the living areas, which helped to keep the place very clean. The hot tub was a bit small (barely comfortable for 2 although we all sat in it together) but it had a spectacular view of the slopes at Brighton. As with many vacation homes, the kitchen knives were a bit dull, and one pot wasn't clean, and some plates and bowls still had some residue stuck on after presumably going through the dishwasher. But those were very minor concerns compared with the overall favorable experience. We would definitely rent this place again if returning to Brighton or Solitude during ski season.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

We'll be back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a great experience we had with this house and especially with Carole and Amber (property managers). We initially booked another cabin with them but once we got in, we discovered and issue that was uncomfortable. Amber and Carole were EXTREMELY accommodating by moving us to this cabin instead. What a relief to have such great and attentive service. The Great Western was perfect! It was open and spacious. We usually take an annual snowboarding trip with our friends who are all from different states. So, having an open kitchen and living room was perfect for maximizing our quality time together. We were all able to be involved in the conversations. The bedrooms were extremely spacious and everything was laid out perfectly. The hot tub was heavenly and you can see the lift from it. It is a VERY quick walk to the lifts and to the Molly Green restaurant for a late dinner. All in all, we were extremely happy with the whole experience. The house was perfect and the property managers were MORE THAN ACCOMMODATING. We were able to text them at any time and got a response. I can't stress how GREAT our service was. HIGHLY RECOMMEND going through Majestic for a vacation. We all decided we'd meet here again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cottonwood Lodging Company

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Great Western is managed by The Cottonwood Lodging Company, a locally owned and operated vacation rental specialist.  Your vacation is our full-time job.  When you stay in one of our rentals, you’re getting more than just any vacation rental. You’re getting a dedicated, local team that you can count on 24/7.  We are here to help you throughout your entire stay - with attentive staff taking care of you and your vacation needs.  Every home meets the highest standards of safety, comfort, and cleanliness, so you can fully enjoy your vacation.  Book confidently knowing that dedicated property management means better vacations.

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