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A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, large windows, and a ceiling fan. - Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging (Brighton)
A spacious living room with a large sofa, dining area, kitchen, and a balcony with wooden railings. - Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging (Brighton)
A hot tub on a balcony with a snowy landscape view. - Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging (Brighton)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe. - Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging (Brighton)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. - Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging (Brighton)
Experience the best of Brighton Ski Resort at Great Western, a modern ski home with vaulted ceilings and views of the slopes. Relax in the open living room with deck access, unwind in one of three bathrooms, or soak in the hot tub on a small upper deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging

  • Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging - LOCAL EXCELLENCE IN HOSTING!

    PLEASE BE AWARE THAT AIRBNB IS USING NEW AI CATEGORIZING THAT IS BEYOND OUR CONTROL AND INACCURATE. CHECK WITH US BEFORE BOOKING FOR ACCURATE LISTING DETAILS.

    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 is provided by local vendor and is intermittent. Cottonwood Lodging does not have control over snow plowing. Please plan to check in by 8pm to avoid unplowed roads if it is storming and note that this home can accommodate ONLY 4 vehicles.

    Great Western 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.

    Modern ski home at the base of Brighton Ski Resort, just a two-minute walk to the lifts. This spacious home has vaulted ceilings on the main floor has stunning views of the Brighton ski area.  Great Western is a favorite among many of our frequent travelers.  Sleeps 4-6.

    PARKING: Parking has ever-increasingly become a rare and precious commodity at Brighton. This property boasts the most parking of any of our homes. There is enough parking for three cars in front of the house. The parking beyond the house is utilized for paid parking for resort patrons.

    ENTRANCE:

    Enter on the lower level into an open entry with ample room for shoes, gear, and other belongings.

    MAIN LEVEL:

    Living Room- Walk upstairs and find a huge, open living room with vaulted ceilings, deck access, a large sectional couch, and flat-screen TV! Relax on the couch and watch your favorite shows and movies during your downtime from the slopes.

    Dining Area- Our full-sized dining table has chairs for 6.

    Kitchen- Our well-stocked kitchen supplies all the necessary amenities you need to feed the family! We have a modern electric stove and full-sized fridge, as well as any cooking utensil you can think of, and enough plates/bowls/utensils for all your guests!

    Queen Bedrooms (2) - You'll find two queen bedrooms on this level, each beautifully furnished and decorated. The comfortable beds all have warm, quality linens and blankets!

    Bathrooms- Two full bathrooms off of each of the queen bedrooms give an extra level of privacy and convenience for our guests. All stocked with towels, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and hair dryers!

    BACK DECK/HOT TUB:

    NEW LARGER HOT TUB on deck; four person capacity! Fantastic views of Brighton Resort! The lower level outside is blocked off and used for storage for the owner and Cottonwood Lodging.

    OWNER LOCKOUT:

    Please Note: The downstairs portion of the home is locked off for owner use.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Brighton, this holiday home is in the mountains. Solitude Mountain Resort and Alta Ski Area 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Utah Olympic Park or Bear Hollow Sports Park. 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
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What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with evergreen trees and a clear sky.
    Brighton Mountain Resort
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A snow-covered mountain range with skiers on a slope.
    Majestic Chairlift
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Magic Carpet
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Milly Express
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Silver Lake Information Center
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Murray Central Station
    35 min drive
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Molly Green's
    4 min walk
  • Milly Chalet
    6 min walk
  • Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
    63 min drive
  • Doyle’s Dawgs
    5 min walk
  • Silver Fork Lodge & Dining Room
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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 ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Brighton is within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Mountain Resort and Wasatch-Cache National Forest, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Silver Lake Information Center and Summit Express Ski Lift are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Great Western by Cottonwood Lodging Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Clean, comfortable, perfect location! The hot tub and the massage chair were a huge bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

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!
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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!)
Outside shot from bedroom - that’s how close you will be to fabulous skiing!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Two minutes from the trails/slopes. We had a great stay and property was ideal for kids and adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 nights at Great Western

Everything was perfect. Very comfortable. Literally a 2 minute walk to Brighton parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family ski vacation

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.

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.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin close to lifts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Enjoyed the proximity to Brighton and the lifts!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin!

We loved our stay and will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Great Western is Truly Great!

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: My husband and I met up with a college friend for four days at Brighton and we loved Great Western. We were able to do it without a car thanks to Cottonwood Lodging's helpful recommendations for airport transfers and grocery delivery. The house is fantastic - the kitchen is so well stocked, the beds are comfy, the bathrooms are spacious and the hot tub and massage chair were perfect after a long day on the slopes. When we had a small maintenance need, Cottonwood was easy to communicate with by text and fixed the issue right away. I would recommend this company and this house to anyone!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house with great location

We had a great stay! The house was everything it said in the description and is such a great location. The owners are great to work with as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring ski

Had a great time. Close to lift. Stocked with cooking essentials like a crockpot. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025