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Iconic Home Perched Between Alta And Snowbird, Perfect for a Family Gathering!

Iconic Home Perched Between Alta And Snowbird, Perfect for a Family Gathering!

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the Alta Bird Chalet Welcomes you!
The Alta Bird Chalet's green garage faces Highway 210
After 903” of snow in 2023
sunrise on Mount Superior
The Alta Bird Chalet is located between Highway 210 and the Alta Bypass Rd

Overview of Iconic Home Perched Between Alta And Snowbird, Perfect for a Family Gathering!

5 out of 5 Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Breakfast available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Alta, UT
  • Popular LocationWasatch-Cache National Forest1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSnowbird Ski Resort17 min walk
  • Popular LocationPeruvian Express Ski Lift2 min drive
  • AirportSalt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Blue room

Green room

Master Bedroom

Rose room

Safari room

Twin bunk bed room

6 bathrooms

Blue bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Green bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Rose bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Safari bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Twin bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Iconic Home Perched Between Alta And Snowbird, Perfect for a Family Gathering!

Greetings future Guests! My name is Ellie and I’m the property manager for the Altabird Chalet. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions and I hope to see you soon.

The Altabird Chalet is perched between Alta and Snowbird. Just a short free shuttle ride to Alta Ski Area, and a short free shuttle ride and ski to Snowbird. It offers stunning panoramic views of the entire breadth of Little Cottonwood Canyon from Patsy Marley to Mt. Superior and beyond. Designed by a lifelong Alta resident to take full advantage of sun, snow, and views with windows and skylights, the Altabird Chalet is a welcoming environment perfect for multi-family ski vacations.

It has six bedrooms each with its own bathroom and full closet, and a newly renovated kitchen fully equipped for the modern chef. Kitchen/dining design makes for quality group interaction while preparing and enjoying meals and hosting apres-ski. Kitchen doubles as a crow's nest.

The living room layout makes for a perfect gathering place. In addition, the den downstairs provides kids with a separate hang-out area. Both rooms have TVs and media centers.

The Altabird Chalet is a home away from home. Its comfortable cozy decor makes for a great place to stay whether you are coming in from a full day skiing/boarding, or taking a day off. You can x-country ski and snowshoe out the door or enjoy soaking in the view from the private outdoor hot tub.

Included are: wheelchair accessibility, wifi, two-car garage with extra refrigerator and fully equipped tuning bench, comfortable even radiant heated floors, private outside hot tub with stunning views, two gas fireplaces, sunning deck with gas grill, washer/dryer, boot dryer, games, books, etc.

**Vehicles are required to have AWD with SNOW TIRES.
**Google maps will want to bring you to the lower parking lot entrance. Avoid that. The main entrance is through the large green garage door located off the main highway just before Gate E. The kitchen is on this level. There's an extra fridge in the garage.
**You'll want to get supplies before coming up the canyon. Smith's grocery store is good. They have a *click list* you can order online and pick up. I would go to the one on 3300 S. off of the belt route I-215 heading east to the ski areas. There's a state liquor store nearby.

Check In: 4pm
Check Out: 10am

Parking: 2 spots available

The best amenity of all is our on-site caretaker/manager couple, Ellie & Ryan. They have worked and lived in the canyon for more than a decade and know almost all there is to know about it from the best powder skiing stashes to Wasatch backcountry adventures, to the best restaurants, masseuses, and everything else. They are more than happy to help with transportation organization, hiring personal chefs or anything else that might make your trip more enjoyable.

Property manager

Ellie Johnson
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Breakfast available
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside only.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sandy

This chalet is located in Sandy. Snowbird Ski Resort and Deer Valley Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Paddle Wasatch are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.

What's nearby

  • Wasatch-Cache National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Collins Ski Lift - 8 min walk
  • Wildcat Ski Lift - 9 min walk
  • Snowbird Ski Resort - 17 min walk
  • Peruvian Express Ski Lift - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Murray Central Station - 29 min drive
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Aerie - 2 min drive
  • SeventyOne - 2 min drive
  • Tram Club - 5 min drive
  • Silver Fork Lodge & Dining Room - 37 min drive
  • The Forklift - 5 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family ski week
Had a great time! Beautiful place to stay. Easy use of the shuttle bus to both ski areas. Will be back! Great communication from Ellie and Ryan, they’re very easy to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Charlie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alta Skiing
All good. I’m only writing a review because VRBO won’t let you unsubscribe from there incessant requests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Constance B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
Fantastic house for a ski vacation. Ellie was a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Margarita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best house, the best skiing
Great stay (#2 for us at this house). Perfect location with everything you’d need for a ski weekend. Ellie and Ryan were amazing communicators leading up to the trip and during the weekend. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

5/5 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient luxury
Staying at the AltaBird Chalet was a total shot in the dark for my “guy's weekend” 50th birthday ski trip. And it was a bullseye. The property is conveniently located—close to Snowbird and Alta, and the Alta Shuttle drivers know exactly where it is for super-simple pickups and drop-offs. The home itself is pure luxury—big rooms, comfy beds, great hot tub, large garage for bigger vehicles, great bathrooms, and more. Thank you to the family who owns the Chalet and trusts strangers enough to stay in their lovely home. And thank you to the amazing hosts—Ellie and Ryan—for being so helpful, accommodating, and all-around great. I hope to organize another stay there in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ellie Johnson

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Our onsite manager/caretaker couple is Ellie and Ryan. They have worked in Little Cottonwood Canyon for a decade and know almost all there is to know about it from the best powder skiing stashes to Wasatch backcountry adventures, to the best restaurants, masseuses, and everything else. They are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location.

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