Iconic Home Perched Between Alta And Snowbird, Perfect for a Family Gathering!
Chalet in Alta, UT
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this chalet rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Ski in / Ski out
Family friendly
Map of Alta, UT
££££
Reviews
5.0
House is very comfortable for a big group with lots of bedroom/baths, a big updated kitchen with great mountain view, and easy ski access. Plus the hosts are super nice and responsive.
5.0
Third time staying at the AltaBird Chalet. Great house for family of all ages. Easy access to Snowbird and Alta
5.0
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!
5.0
All good. I’m only writing a review because VRBO won’t let you unsubscribe from there incessant requests.
5.0
Fantastic house for a ski vacation. Ellie was a great host.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
Great location and spacious house with plenty of room for families. Our experience was made better by the constant help and communication with the on-site hosts Ellie and Ryan who managed snow removal and kept us informed about weather and travel advisories. The house is right by shuttle stop #9, and is an easy trip to both Wildcat and Albion bases. We also made use of the grocery delivery service (Susie) and Chef Meghan. We cannot recommend Chef Meghan's meal delivery service enough and will absolutely use her again next year. Looking forward to coming back for another trip in 2024!
5.0
We had a wonderful time in this beautiful property! the house easily accommodated 11 people from three families. The bathrooms were well stocked with basic toiletries and the kitchen had salt/pepper, spices and olive oil/pam. The hot tub was great after skiing! Everything worked well and the property was perfectly located for our ski vacation! The property managers were very helpful. We would love to visit again!
5.0
Great location! We return often
Clean and spacious
5.0
Just completed our third stay at the AltaBird Chalet. Perfect house for our annual ski trip. As close to Alta as you can get. 3 minute free shuttle ride to wildcat base. Ski home at end of day. Property is immaculately maintained. Ellie and Ryan respond immediately to inquiries and are very flexible and accommodating. Kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Bathrooms are spacious and clean. Large common area. Already ready to book our trip for next year.
5.0
We loved everything about Altabird. Was an incredible place for our family reunion. Ellie and Ryan were attentive, kind, and skillful hosts, the house is spectacular, and allowed for unforgettable skiing at Alta and a very special time with family! We will be back!
5.0
great house and location, hope to be back.
5.0
Very large family space upstairs including well equipped kitchen. We fed 13 two nights. Good and flexible bedroom space. Caretaker-managers were very responsive to our questions before our stay and quite helpful when we were there. Access to skiing through Alta shuttle worked well when roads were open and not clogged with traffic. Highly recommend.
5.0
Fantastic property and Hosts
Been renting here for many years. Always great hosts and caretakers. Great location!
5.0
large home w lots of bedrooms for 8 ski friends
House needs updating, accomodations are "dated" - but they're sufficient. It's a great location to base area lifts, you can wait a few minutes for local bus, or walk across Peruvian and main parking lot in morning to base, and ski home through Wildcat area.
5.0
AltaBird ski 9 day!
Perfect property! Bummed we couldn’t get it for the same 9 night stay next year. Should have booked earlier. Live and learn. Property managers on site especially convenient.
5.0
Ski trip reunion
We really enjoyed the beautiful Altabird home. The space was large enough for our group, and you had everything required for staying home and preparing meals without having to go down the mountain. Easy access to both Alta and Snowbird, and the neighborhood was fantastic. We hope to stay threre again soon.
5.0
Great experience.
This is the second year the six of us have stayed at your property. Each having our own bedroom and bathroom is a huge plus. Spacious house can easily accommodate many more. House was immaculate when we arrived. Kitchen has everything we needed. Location is perfect. 3 minute van ride to wildcat base and ski home. Booking next years trip now!!
5.0
Great Home in a Great Location
Great place to stay whether you are looking at Alta or Snowbird. In the morning, you can make a 5 minute walk to Alta or take the shuttle to Snowbird. In the evening, you can ski home from Alta to within100 yards of the back door.
Kitchen and rooms are large and spacious. Hot tub was brand new and awesome. Really is ideal for a big family. We were 6 guys and everyone had their own bedroom and bath.
Fantastic morning and evening views .... will go back next year if schedule allows.
5.0
Awesome place
Top notch....great and service
5.0
Great location; wonderful hosts
We enjoyed a family reunion on the slopes. Adults of all shapes and sizes enjoyed the experience. Ski out (wildcat) from Alta and short rides to either Snowbird or Alta.
5.0
Awesome time!
Tremendous place, huge, great kitchen, awesome views, hot tub is key. So is boot dryer. Proximity to both snowbird and alta is fantastic. Only complaint (not the property's fault!) is that the "on call" shuttle bus driver left us stranded two of the days and we had to walk home from snowbird (not an easy climb!)
5.0
Altabird House
We had a great time at Snowbird and the house was perfect for our group with plenty of beds and a well equipped kitchen
5.0
Great Views and lots of space
This was the perfect location to ski both mountains.
5.0
Wonderful place
Great location for a big group. Perfect location for Alta and snowbird. Looking forward to next trip.
5.0
Super great ski house
Good times
5.0
Guys Ski trip
We chose Alta/Snowbird as our Annual guy's ski trip this year. Deb & Jimmy onsite were fantastic through communication & check in getting us off on the right step. We are all 45-50 age range and great friends from multiple sates. The house/Chalet was perfect for our group and extremely nice but yet very comfortable to relax and hang out after Skiing. Beautiful views looking at part of Alta out the front windows and out the back/garage door great views of Little Cottonwood canyon. Thanks Deb & Jimmy for being there to answer questions :)
5.0
This place is amazing
This place is fantastic. Location is perfect for both Snowbird and Alta, it's even nicer than the pictures make it look, and the renovated kitchen is great if you like to cook. Deb was very helpful and the few small issues that came up were resolved instantly. We booked this place for next year before we'd even checked out!
5.0
AltaBird Review
The house was very nice and convenient to both Alta and Snowbird. The garage access off the main road was very easy to access. Comfortable rooms and great views of the mountains.
5.0
Great location. Beautiful home
Terrific home. Very relaxing. Spacious. Amazing kitchen. Immaculately clean. 2 minute shuttle ride to Collins lift. Can ski back to the house at the end of the day. Looking forward to staying here again.
5.0
Wonderful Home
Very convenient to both Alta and Snowbird. Spacious and luxurious. Very kind and helpful caretaker. It has become one of our better habits.
5.0
Large house in great location
Great ski house with well equipped kitchen and lots of room. Master bedroom is huge. Our entire group of 11 could hang out together in the living room. Amazing view from the kitchen and deck. Easy access to shuttle to take you to Alta. Driver will even drop you off and pick you up at The View condo where you can ski to Snowbird. Deb was very responsive to questions. Will plan to return.
5.0
Fantastic stay!
Hosts truly went above and beyond!
5.0
our host was fabulous , can hardly wait to return
fabulous / seemless
5.0
Fantastic as alwaya
Been staying here for years. Always a delight!
5.0
Slice of heaven
Deb made the process so effortless and smooth for our group. Great communication and helpful for all our needs. We will be back.
Thank you so much!
5.0
Great Ski House!
The house and location are fantastic.. The caretaker Deb is extremely helpful.
5.0
Great place to stay.
This is a great place to stay, specially if you have a large group. Some other places say sleeps 10 but when you get there it only lives 4. This place is really great for everyone. Great dining area where all can eat together and see the valley. Great living room to sit together. Its easier to get to Alta (use Alta Shuttle) from the chalet than to Snowbird. You need to use the UTA 994 bus (free between ski area places) that runs every 1/2 hour to get to Snowbird -- not bad but you have to know.
5.0
Perfect Mountain House
Excellent location. Spacious. Plenty of amenities. Parking was better than other homes in the area. Shuttle system works very well.
FAQs
How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Alta?
The average price for a rental in Alta is £1,259 per night. This rental is £695 above the average.
Is parking included with this chalet?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Iconic Home Perched Between Alta And Snowbird, Perfect for a Family Gathering!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this chalet?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this chalet. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Iconic Home Perched Between Alta And Snowbird, Perfect for a Family Gathering! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this chalet is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Iconic Home Perched Between Alta And Snowbird, Perfect for a Family Gathering!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.