Blanche's Retreat is nestled in the mountain community of Silver Fork, near award-winning 'Utah's Best Water.' This secluded family cabin features a cozy living room with an Apple TV and wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has plenty of tools and dining ware for all meals. Enjoy nearby attractions like Solitude Ski Resort, just 2 miles down canyon.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Blanche's Retreat by Cottonwood Lodging
Blanche's Retreat 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 on neighborhood roads is provided by local vendors and intermittent. Cottonwood Lodging does not have control over snow plowing. DO NOT TAKE UBERS OR LYFTS TO THIS PROPERTY. Please plan to check in by 8pm to avoid unplowed roads if it is storming and note that this home can accommodate ONLY 2 vehicles.
Blanche's Retreat is managed by locally owned and operated property manager Cottonwood Lodging Company where the guest experience is most important. Please reach out for information about the area and other services offered by Cottonwood Lodging.
Blanche's Retreat is a large family cabin located in the mountain community of Silver Fork - famous for its award-winning "Utah's Best Water". Located just 2 miles down canyon from Solitude Ski Resort and 4 miles from Brighton Ski Resort, this secluded home is perfect for large groups or two small families vacationing together (there is an abundance of separate beds for everyone). Amazing hiking and snowshoeing right out the back door.
Main Level: Living Room - Open space with cozy couches, an Apple TV, and wood-burning fireplace.
Kitchen/Dining Area - Plenty of cooking tools and dining ware for all meals! The dining table seats 8 with 4 more seats at the kitchen counter.
Common Bathroom - Full bathroom with standing shower.
Basement Level: Den - Sectional couch with Apple TV, DVD/VHS players, and a video library!
Laundry Room - Full-sized washer and dryer with detergent provided.
Bunk Bedroom - Provides 2 sets of Twin bunk beds as well as a Queen bed.
Full Bathroom - recently renovated addition featuring all new appliances!
Upstairs Level: Primary Bedroom - Cozy Queen bed upstairs with reading nook and baby crib, if needed.
Loft Area - Find a Full bed and Twin bed outside the Primary Bedroom in a loft-style area.
Jack and Jill Bathroom - One entry in the loft area, one entry through the primary Bedroom. Full bathroom with combo shower/tub.
Nearby Attractions: Brighton Resort - 3.9 miles Solitude Mtn Resort - 1.9 miles Silver Fork Lodge & Restaurant - 0.5 miles Park City Main Street - 41.4 miles in Winter; 13.8 miles in Summer (via Guardsman Pass, open June - late October) Deer Valley Resort - 42.5 miles in Winter; 14.7 miles in Summer (via Guardsman Pass, open June - late October)
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Snow sports gear
Fishing nearby
Hiking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blanche's Retreat by Cottonwood Lodging pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Blanche's Retreat by Cottonwood Lodging?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Blanche's Retreat by Cottonwood Lodging?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Blanche's Retreat by Cottonwood Lodging?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Blanche's Retreat by Cottonwood Lodging located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Solitude Mountain Resort and Moonbeam Express Ski Lift. Link Ski Lift and Eagle Express Ski Lift are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
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Exceptional
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We had an amazing experience at this cabin! The place was incredibly spacious, clean, and had everything our family needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The location was peaceful and quiet, making it the perfect getaway.The host was exceptional—very responsive, thoughtful, and proactive. There was a power outage in the area during the night, and the host immediately helped us with flashlights and quickly contacted Rocky Mountain Power to resolve the issue. The power was restored much faster than we expected, thanks to their quick action.We also truly appreciated the flexibility with early check-in and late check-out, which made our trip much easier with kids.Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we would definitely love to stay here again. Highly recommended!
Sanoj P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kate
27 Aug 2024
Cabin in the woods
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:
Great experience. Cabin in the woods, with no close neighbors. Super quit and beautiful nature.
Kate
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristin W.
6 Mar 2025
Perfect House to Ski Solitude and 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:
Blanche's Retreat was a perfect spot for a ski vacation. It is just 9 minutes from the Brighton parking lot. Located in the woods; it is quiet and serene with beautiful windows to watch the snow fall. Lots of beds, big couches, a giant is a win! They warn renters that during winter you need a 4WD car and it is necessary to navigate your way to the house. Would definitely stay again.
I recently stayed at Blanche's cabin with a group of friends for a ski weekend at Brighton and Solitude. The location couldn't have been any better to access both mountains. The cabin had plenty of space for all of us to spread out and it was very well equipped with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable! The only drawback was that it was about 30 minutes down the canyon to get to restaurants, grocery stores, etc. The communication from the management company was fantastic! They were in touch prior to our stay and throughout the stay as well to make sure were were doing well. It was much appreciated! Overall, the cabin was fantastic for our ski weekend and we would love to come back!
Steven J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Henri L.
20 Apr 2024
Amazing ski cabin
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:
Unreal vibes, this place is amazing and is in a prime location right next to a plethora of Utah’s top resorts. Cannot recommend this place enough. Hosts are great with communication and the house itself is spacious and luxurious.
We had a wonderful two week stay at Blanche’s Retreat. It’s an excellent location for access to hiking near Solitude but also so easy to get down the canyon. The cabin was perfectly suited for our needs and the management company was quick to respond to anything we needed.
Enjoyed renting this cabin. Very convenient to Brighton and solitude. Tucked away in the woods
Easily sleeps 12. ( room for 8 in bunk beds downstairs )
Amenities are a bit dated but everything works and the cabin is well stocked.
We had a great time.
sander k.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James H. H.
18 May 2022
Very helpful
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:
Everyone I talked to was very helpful and the place was amazing.
We really liked the privacy of the cabin. Sheltered in the trees,
it seemed to be by itself and cozy. Many of the cabins were in clusters and had close neighbors. Our felt like it was just us. Safe and warm. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I hope we left it as neat and clean as it was when we arrived. Mary Lee
mary s.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
6 Jan 2022
Stay at Blanche's Retreat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
In terms of the view and proximity to the slope at Solitude ski resort, spacious. Blanche's place was reasonable. However this place needs much improvements. Carpeted areas were dirty, kitchen needs a lot of care, organization and cleanliness. It is old and needs remodaling; appliances such as coffee maker, blender are old and found that they haven't been clean in while. there is no sink garbage disposal in kitchen sink. The area rugs are filthy. A lot of space but only two rooms have privacy. In summary will no be coming here in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cameron S.
8 Mar 2023
Loved our stay at Blanche's
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:
Had a wonderful stay at Blanche's Retreat. The team at Cottonwood Lodging was super communicative, friendly, and helpful. The home is in a great location to Brighton/Solitude, spacious, and comfortable. Would highly recommend and hope to come back in the future.
Cameron S.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Kara M.
30 Jan 2023
Wouldn’t stay here again
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house was definitely big enough for our family of 6 and also very clean upon arrival. Other than that, it left a lot to be desired. One of the showers was broken and off-limits until the last day of our stay when a repairman fixed it in the afternoon. There was tons of water leaking in through the wooden walls and floor in the basement. Every single bed and pillow was so uncomfortable and none of us slept well while we were there. Lastly, and this is just taste, but it looks like the house was designed/outfitted 4 decades ago and not touched since then. A few small updates would go a long way with visitors.
Loved the back patio. Lots of space but very cozy.
Erika S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
18 May 2022
Pretty great!
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:
It was big, with plenty of room, and definitely felt nice and cozy. Stayed with 6 other people, and we all had a great time. It definitely could have used some better cooking equipment. For instance, none of the knives were sharp, so trying to cook a meal was torturous (cutting chicken thighs? had to saw through them to cut anything. Annoying and dangerous). Also some better pans would be nice (most of the ones there were flaking teflon and so on). Also, no wi-fi. Plenty of phone data available, but having wi-fi would definitely have been nice.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Edward F.
18 May 2022
Finley-Gillis stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our time. We found that the house was good for our needs and very conveniently located. The equipment in the kitchen was sufficient for everything we needed.We found the house a bit "run-down", especially for its price. We have rented a house in the Canyon every year for 6 years and have always been able to rely on price as a guide to the quality of the situation. This was a disappointing surprise.For example, the glass doors in the upstairs bathroom were in complete disrepair. The first day trying to open the door the entire assembly fell on me in the shower.The bathrooms are very, very small and have not been updated.Two people taking showers of approx. 10 minutes length each completely wipes out the hot water. Anyone else wanting to take a (hot) shower has to wait about an hour.I'm afraid we will not rent this house again and can't really recommend it to others.
Edward F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melanie A.
18 May 2022
Blanche's Retreat
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 did not get to use the rental, our event was cancelled. The lady we worked with was great and very helpful with booking and other questions we had. We were able to go inside and see the property well in advance of our requested stay. We will use VRBO again.
Charming cabin with lots of character, great location
The location of this cabin is perfect for Brighton & Solitude, and it's not too out of the way to dip back into Salt Lake City for errands or further exploration. This place has infinite beds if you've got a big group. Very cozy living room. The woods surrounding the cabin are lovely.
All wheel drive is imperative for getting to the cabin if there's snow on the ground, the road to the cabin aren't as well maintained as the main roads. Don't expect to make it in an Uber.
We had a party at our cabin and needed a place close for friends and family to stay! This was the perfect close cabin! It was within walking distance! Everyone staying at your cabin loved it!
We really enjoyed staying at Blanche's Retreat. Nice and private but easily accessed. We may need to come back for another stay!
Kyle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sharon D.
9 Aug 2021
Enjoyed our stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than 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 house had plenty of room for our family of six adults. We especially loved the big dining table! The property was clean and had a lot of character. Great hiking nearby. Kayaking and SUP was farther away, so we made two day trips to the Kamas area for that. All in all, we enjoyed our stay very much!