Iconic creekside mountain home with hot tub, fireplaces, balcony & amazing views

Alta, Utah
$651 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

Creekside Chalet



The Space:

Enjoy the quintessential Alta experience at this outdoor enthusiast's haven right on the banks of Little Cottonwood Canyon Creek, where you'll be treated to an enviable location near the base of Alta’s Westward Ho ski run. As one of the first homes in Alta (built by one of the directors of the Alta Ski School), this home has been beautifully updated to retain the charm of the original structure while offering lavish modern amenities. At the end of a day on the slopes, you can curl up in front of the gas fireplace, read a good book or watch your favorite movie, take a nice soak in the private hot tub on the private balcony, and soak in majestic views of Mt. Superior and Alta Ski Area.



Whether you're planning to watch the snow fall in the winter, wake up to the sounds of the neighboring creek in the summer, or catch a glimpse of the spectacular fall foliage, this home was made for lovers of the outdoors. The house is a short walk or free Alta shuttle ride from the base area lifts, providing you with easy access to some of the most challenging terrain in North America along with a variety of restaurants and shops. The avid skier will also find some of the best backcountry in the world nearby. Come summertime, you'll be within walking distance of hiking trails at Alta and Snowbird, as well as wildflower fields, other natural wonders, and the Hellgate Cliffs - a world-class rock climbing destination.



THINGS TO KNOW:

- Open parking with no garage. There is only ONE assigned parking spot.

However, due to the limited amount of public, overnight parking and numerous restrictions on parking and vehicular access during winter storms, it is advised to avoid taking a private car up the canyon to Alta. Parking regulations are strictly enforced.

- AWD/4WD: M + S or M/S tires are the minimum requirement. Traction devices such as chains, snow socks, etc., or 3-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) tires are also acceptable and provide the most reliable traction in severe winter conditions to make it safely up the canyon and to the home.

- Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is required year-round.

- This rental is located on floor 2.

- This home is not ideal for young children or guests with mobility issues, as you must walk over 100 feet to reach the front door.

- The trail to the home is snowy in winter and snow boots are recommended.

- Trip insurance is strongly suggested to purchase during winter visits.

- There is a caretaker living on-site in the basement.

-The Home is located in a protected watershed supplying drinking water to The salt lakeValley. Dogs/pets & other animals are strictly prohibited, enforced by the law enforcement and Forest service officials. Service animals as defined by the ADA are the only exception.

- Security camera details: There is an active surveillance camera looking out the front door.

- For public safety information like Shuttles, Parking, road conditions, and inter lodge:

Cottonwood Canyons - Utah Department of Transportation: The Utah Department of Transportation's central resource for road information in the Cottonwood Canyons. Road/traffic conditions, travel tips, and more!



Other Things to Note:

Look for Alta Chalet sign



Interaction with Guests:

The caretaker will reach out the day prior to check in to coordinate snow removal of the 1 parking spot available on arrival day

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2943 Sq Ft (273 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Foosball Table Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Mark F.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    Great location. Great house

  • Haley D.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    We rented this cute cabin for our wedding weekend. We got married at The Peruvian at Alta, which is about a 3-4 minute walk from the cabin, so it was extremely convenient to be able to walk back and forth from where we were staying to the venue. Check-in was so easy & the property manager was very responsive the entire weekend. The cabin itself was so cozy (and clean)! My friends and I are dreaming about staying up here for a long weekend during ski season. It is an absolute gem!

  • Ellen B.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    For a summertime visitor this was a great location next to the creek with 2 different decks to enjoy both sun and shade. Hot tub was great and relaxing. A perfect house for our family.

  • Chris G.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    We had a great time at Creekside. The house was beautiful open with amazing views from the two patios, especially the amazing views from the hot tub overlooking the snowy mountains. We just loved it kitchen well equipped laundry in the house everything we needed. And great communication with Catie on site. We would come back again was a great fit for our party of four adults and three kids.

  • Ann F.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay in this chalet. It has a special location, nestled among some trees and next to a small, gurgling stream below. We enjoyed the hot tub and cooked a fine meal in the complete kitchen. All of the beds were very comfortable. It was a perfect home base for our adventures hiking and October leaf season on the Cecret Lake hike in Alta and the Willow Lake hike on Big Cottonwood Canyon.

  • Jaye H.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    Overall it was a nice home and super convenient to the Alta Lodge and ski area, which is what we were looking for. The description of the property notes that an all wheel drive is required (even in summer), and that it is a long walk to get to the home - TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY!! It's a beautiful location, but not easy to get luggage or older people in and out of.

  • Ryan K.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2024

    Stayed Feb 21, 2024

    Amazing property for family ski vacation

  • Fletcher B.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Our group of 8 adults had an excellent stay here - the home was well equipped and the location is fantastic for skiing. The town shuttle was easy to use for getting to the lifts each day.

  • Michael U.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2024

    Stayed Jan 22, 2024

    We loved our stay, and the house was great. Be advised the walk down/up the snowy path can be a little treacherous hauling gear, even with the sleds that are available.

  • Dan B.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2023

    Stayed Jun 28, 2023

    This house was beautiful. It is 30 minutes from down town Salt Lake City but you would think it is hours away. You are right in the mountains with a roaring river right next to the house. The sound of the water was so peaceful every night. The view is unbelievable. Mountains all around and the master bedroom has a view that can’t be beat. We used the hot tub every day as it got cool at night even when it was 90 plus in the city. It was roughly 20 degrees cooler up at the cabin than in the city. Unlimited hiking during the day. It is on an extremely steep driveway. Getting to the cabin was fine in June with a compact car but the driveway definitely requires 4 wheel drive, even without snow. It is very steep with gravel. There is a caretaker that lives in an apartment under the cabin. She was helpful when we had some issues with the cars and other than that you wouldn’t know she was there. Perfect size for my 6 family members. Very secluded. We saw no neighbors during our 6 day stay.

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$687+
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