Close to Brighton Mountain Resort, Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging
Great Western at Brighton Resort
DUE TO NUMEROUS REQUESTS, WE ARE RENTING THE WHOLE HOUSE AGAIN! Since 2020 we have only rented the upstairs but this year we are opening up the remodeled downstairs, doubling the sleep capacity. Great Western is a spacious mountain home located at the base of Brighton Resort, just a two-minute walk from the lifts. With vaulted ceilings, beautiful views of the ski area, multiple living spaces, and a private hot tub, this home is a great fit for families and groups looking to stay right in the heart of Brighton.
Important Winter Access Information From November 1 through April 15, winter traction requirements may be in effect in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Utah Department of Transportation and Town of Brighton regulations may require vehicles to have approved snow tires, 3PMSF-rated tires, or chains depending on conditions. Snow removal at the property is provided by a local vendor and may be intermittent during active storms. Cottonwood Lodging does not control plowing schedules. During snowy weather, we strongly recommend arriving before 8:00 PM whenever possible, as roads and parking areas may become more difficult to access later in the evening.
Parking is limited to 3-4 vehicles directly in front of the home. Parking beyond the home is paid Brighton Resort parking and is not available to guests.
Property Highlights - Two-minute walk to Brighton Resort lifts - Great Western Express is just 400 feet from the home - Private 4-person hot tub - Sleeps 10-12 guests - Four bedrooms plus a kids' sleeping loft (ladder access) - Three full bathrooms - Vaulted ceilings and large windows - Beautiful views of Brighton Resort and Milly - Large sectional sofa and flat-screen TV - Fully equipped kitchen - Dining table with seating for 8 - Spacious entry area for ski gear and outdoor equipment - Parking for up to 3-4 vehicles
The Space
Entry Level Enter the home on the lower level into a spacious entry area. Please do not leave ski gear here to protect the flooring. There is a separate ski gear area on the east side of the home (towards Brighton Resort) with entrance through the French doors.
Main Living Area Upstairs, the main living area features vaulted ceilings, a large sectional sofa, flat-screen TV, deck access, and beautiful views of Brighton Resort. The open layout makes this a comfortable gathering space after a day on the mountain.
Kitchen & Dining The fully equipped kitchen includes a four-burner convection range, full-size refrigerator, cookware, dishes, utensils, and other essentials for preparing meals during your stay. The dining table seats 8 guests.
Bedrooms Upper-Level Queen Bedroom 1 Queen bed located next to a full bathroom.
Upper-Level Queen Bedroom 2 Queen bed located next to a full bathroom.
Lower-Level Queen Bedroom Queen bed with access to the shared lower-level bathroom.
Lower-Level Bunk Bedroom Bunk bed with a queen on bottom and twin on top with access to the shared lower-level bathroom.
Kids' Sleeping Loft A loft accessed by a metal ladder with a queen mattress and a twin mattresses. This space is best suited for children/teenagers - ladder may not be suited for very small children.
All beds are made with comfortable linens and warm bedding.
Bathrooms Two full bathrooms are located on the upper level, each conveniently positioned next to the queen bedrooms. A third full bathroom with a shower is located on the lower level between the two downstairs bedrooms. Bathrooms are stocked with towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryers.
Private Hot Tub & Deck The back deck features a private 4-person hot tub with fantastic views of Brighton Resort and the surrounding mountains. The lower patio and garage are not available for guest use.
Nearby Attractions - Solitude Mountain Resort: 2.2 miles - Silver Fork Lodge & Restaurant: 3.6 miles - Park City Main Street: 44.5 miles in winter, 11.5 miles in summer via Guardsman Pass - Deer Valley Resort: 45.5 miles in winter, 12.5 miles in summer via Guardsman Pass Guardsman Pass is seasonal and generally accessible during the warmer months, depending on weather and road conditions.
Professionally Managed by Cottonwood Lodging Great Western is professionally managed by Cottonwood Lodging Company, a locally owned team committed to providing a responsive, welcoming, and knowledgeable guest experience. We’re here to assist with questions about the property, mountain conditions, local activities, and planning your stay. Want a closer look at canyon life? Find Cottonwood Lodging on your favorite social platforms to explore more photos of the area and sneak peeks of our other homes!
Located in Brighton, this holiday home is in the mountains. Brighton Mountain Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort 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 and Homestead Crater. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Utah Olympic Park or Midway City Ice Rink. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. Visit our Brighton travel guide
Is Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging?
On-site parking is available at the 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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Brighton Mountain Resort and Alta Ski Area, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Milly Express Ski Lift and Wasatch-Cache National Forest are also within 5 minutes.
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Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The hot tub was really cloudy but the host was quick to respond and get the hot tub cleared up so we could enjoy the awesome views from the deck looking at Brighton ski resort. We loved being able to walk to great westerner ski lift and not have to worry about parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda K.
3 Mar 2026
Ski in ski out
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 and home!
The location was perfect for easy access to Brighton. The house is beautiful, roomy and comfortable. The loft is accessible via a small ladder. The town is tiny with very few establishments and closes early so bring everything you need with you before you enter the Canyon ( and everything is cashless!)
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.
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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Timothy V.
20 Jan 2025
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!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patrick L.
15 Jan 2024
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!
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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Micah S.
19 Jan 2024
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
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Chris B.
20 Apr 2025
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.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Christopher S.
3 Mar 2025
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cindy W.
2 Apr 2024
Awesome Place to Stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
The Management Was very helpful. The place was clean and comfortable. One of the best locations ever don't have to deal with parking lot walking distance. This was our 2nd time staying here.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Connor P.
20 Mar 2024
Brighton/Solitude
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:
This is place is incredibly convenient when skiing Brighton. We were able to go through some trees and end up right at the house. When skiing Solitude, the bus is a VERY short walk to the pickup spot. The hot tub was broken for the first 2 days of our stay, but the owner quickly replaced the hot tub with a different one so we’re still able to enjoy a couple days of it. The massage chair in the living room is top notch and was incredible after skiing all day. Highly recommend this place!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lezlie P.
7 Feb 2024
Great place to 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:
This was our second stay at Great Western. It is in a great location and is an easy walk to several lifts. The availability of free parking for two is a nice perk and the 3 person hot tub was a nice plus after a day of skiing. The place was clean, well stocked and comfortable. There were only two downsides during our stay...you can smell food being cooked from the adjacent apartment at night and street noise can be loud for the front bedroom. A small white noise machine that we brought with us was helpful! Overall we had a wonderful stay!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Connor R.
1 Feb 2024
Perfect Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
My group had a wonderful stay at Great Western. Home is well stocked and location, right across from great western lift, is perfect for maximizing time skiing at Brighton.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Timothy V.
30 Jan 2024
THE Place to 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:
The best location you can find at Brighton. Excellent amenities. Very clean and well-cared for. This place is why we choose to visit Brighton from Ohio!
Location was great--truly convenient to the slopes. Hot tub was very relaxing after skiing. Host was very responsive to a couple of questions we had during our stay.