10/10 Excellent
John M.
4 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years 2025
John M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Chalet
Luxury On Mountain Ski Accommodation located between Alta and Snowbird
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8371.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Alta, UT
- Alta Ski Area5 min walk
- Snowbird Ski Resort2 min drive
- Solitude Mountain Resort38 min drive
- Salt Lake City, UT (SLC-Salt Lake City Intl.)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Library Room
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Purple Room
1 King Bed
Yellow Room
1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Master Bathroom
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Purple Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Second Floor Bathroom
Toilet
Third Floor Hall Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxury On Mountain Ski Accommodation located between Alta and Snowbird
The Red Fern Chalet is a beautiful hand crafted custom built ski home with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1 full kitchen, open fire places, a number of decks and balconies including a mountain deck with a hot tub, a private parking space for two vehicles. This makes the house perfect for a big family or large group.
The Red Fern is located between world famous powder ski resorts of Alta and Snowbird with incredible panoramic mountain views, particularly from the main deck. The resort enjoys incredible skiing conditions year in, year out with an average of about 50 feet of snow per annum over that last 10 years (that's more than 14 metres).
In the Summer months it's a stunningly beautiful, creekside location and an ideal base for hiking, climbing, camping and all other outdoors pursuits that Utah State has to offer.
At any time of the year, the Red Fern is a terrific environment to unwind. It has been furnished with comfort and cosiness in mind and does not have that 'rental property' vibe. The Red Fern is generously equipped with an extensive library, hundred of games, and an amazing entertainment system reaching every room and living area. The kitchen is fully equipped for the most ambitious chef.
Rion is our caretaker, an old timers at the Alf Engen Ski School. If you need a good guide and want to cut the long lift lines at Alta or Snowbird you can hire Rion through the Alta Ski Shcool. Rion lives in a seperate caretaker apartment in the house. He is there to make your stay as fun and carefree as possible. He knows the resort as well as anyone and will be happy to help you with any questions or queries from booking a chef or a masseur or a restaurant, to introducing you to Dr Ken at the Alta Clinic if you get bitten by an Alta snow snake and twist a knee. He can arrange transport from the airport or into Salt Lake for excursions, food shop for your arrival and organise housecleaning, all depending on how exactly you want and enjoy it.
*'the security cameras in the home will be turned to the ceiling and the one outside by the hot tub will be covered during rentals. You are not being filmed.
Welcome to the Red Fern! Welcome to Alta!
Alta is for Skiing!
Keep Alta weird!
The Red Fern is located between world famous powder ski resorts of Alta and Snowbird with incredible panoramic mountain views, particularly from the main deck. The resort enjoys incredible skiing conditions year in, year out with an average of about 50 feet of snow per annum over that last 10 years (that's more than 14 metres).
In the Summer months it's a stunningly beautiful, creekside location and an ideal base for hiking, climbing, camping and all other outdoors pursuits that Utah State has to offer.
At any time of the year, the Red Fern is a terrific environment to unwind. It has been furnished with comfort and cosiness in mind and does not have that 'rental property' vibe. The Red Fern is generously equipped with an extensive library, hundred of games, and an amazing entertainment system reaching every room and living area. The kitchen is fully equipped for the most ambitious chef.
Rion is our caretaker, an old timers at the Alf Engen Ski School. If you need a good guide and want to cut the long lift lines at Alta or Snowbird you can hire Rion through the Alta Ski Shcool. Rion lives in a seperate caretaker apartment in the house. He is there to make your stay as fun and carefree as possible. He knows the resort as well as anyone and will be happy to help you with any questions or queries from booking a chef or a masseur or a restaurant, to introducing you to Dr Ken at the Alta Clinic if you get bitten by an Alta snow snake and twist a knee. He can arrange transport from the airport or into Salt Lake for excursions, food shop for your arrival and organise housecleaning, all depending on how exactly you want and enjoy it.
*'the security cameras in the home will be turned to the ceiling and the one outside by the hot tub will be covered during rentals. You are not being filmed.
Welcome to the Red Fern! Welcome to Alta!
Alta is for Skiing!
Keep Alta weird!
Property manager
Rion Martell
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are warmly welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
No pets. House is in a watershed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We ask you please not to smoke inside.
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sandy
Located in Sandy, this chalet is in the mountains. Alta Ski Area and Snowbird Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Main Street. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Jungle Jim's Playland are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Alta, UT
What's nearby
- Alta Ski Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Snowbird Ski Resort - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
- Big Cottonwood Canyon - 35 min drive - 34.0 km
- Solitude Mountain Resort - 38 min drive - 38.4 km
- Brighton Mountain Resort - 45 min drive - 44.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Molly Green's - 44 min drive
- Creekside Cafe | Snowbird - 3 min drive
- Cloud Dine - 69 min drive
- Tram Club - 5 min drive
- Millicent Chalet - 44 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Eileen S.
2 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome ski vacation
Eileen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
John C.
21 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Redfern house
John C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eileen S.
17 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome vacation
Eileen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew F.
31 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Red fern is awesome
Matthew F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Len D.
30 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property at a great location
Len D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
27 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys Trip
Robert S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kate E., Bellevue, WA
5 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House + Staff = AMAZING
Kate E.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike D.
21 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rion is the best
Mike D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason B.
20 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stellar experience in every way
Jason B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jody J., Belmont, MA
17 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alta - pure joy
Jody J.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sara G., Richmond, VA
23 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Sara G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Danny O.
26 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place
Danny O.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melody H.
13 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and amazing host
Melody H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Beth G., Philadelphia, Pa
2 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect ski vacation
Beth G.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Danny O.
12 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Trip
Danny O.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ed C., Madison, WI USA
8 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Snowbird/Alta Getaway
Ed C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tony N.
30 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect all around
Tony N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
David F., Nee York
12 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ski house for a group or family trip
David F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jim W.
21 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alta Magic
Jim W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sam P.
5 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and terrific house
Sam P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ann and Howard B.
28 December 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas in Utah. East family meets West coast family.
Ann and Howard B.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 March 2019
Red Fern is a great house. Caretaker provides excellent service and is very accommodating.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jace P., Nashville, Tennessee
12 March 2019
Perfect Mountain House
Jace P.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
About the host
Hosted by Rion Martell
My name is Rion. I grew up in Lake Tahoe and have skied since I could stand. I came to Utah to attend college many years ago. College didn't last, but the skiing did. I now live at Alta and am the caretaker of the Redfern Chalet.
Why they chose this property
The Redfern Chalet is a beautifully built, handsomely furnished, comfortable home in a stunning mountain setting. It offers the perfect environment for friends and family, with fantastic spaces, indoor and out for entertaining and relaxing, and a state of the art entertainment system in every room.
Alta itself offers some of the best skiing on the planet. It is one of North Amercia's only ski-only resorts, and is regularly voted the leading resort for terrain and snow conditions in the world. For boarders, the neighbouring, connected resort of Snowbird offers fabulous, varied terrain. Alta has a fantastic ski school for young and old, where most of the instructors have 20 or more years of Alta experience under their belts. At the Alf Engen Ski School teaching younger children is a privilege, not a chore, as is offering real adventure and challenge to more experienced teen skiers under the expert supervision of really expert instructors.
'Alta is for Skiing' so, while Alta has a few authentic apré-ski spots, it does not even try to offer the high end shopping or dining experiences of tamer resorts. So arranging a local chef to cater at the chalet can be a wonderful and cost effective choice to get the most out of valuable time with friends and family.
In the summer, the house offers a perfect base for trekking, mountain biking, climbing and other outdoor pursuits, or just a weekend escape from the heat of Salt Lake City.
Alta itself offers some of the best skiing on the planet. It is one of North Amercia's only ski-only resorts, and is regularly voted the leading resort for terrain and snow conditions in the world. For boarders, the neighbouring, connected resort of Snowbird offers fabulous, varied terrain. Alta has a fantastic ski school for young and old, where most of the instructors have 20 or more years of Alta experience under their belts. At the Alf Engen Ski School teaching younger children is a privilege, not a chore, as is offering real adventure and challenge to more experienced teen skiers under the expert supervision of really expert instructors.
'Alta is for Skiing' so, while Alta has a few authentic apré-ski spots, it does not even try to offer the high end shopping or dining experiences of tamer resorts. So arranging a local chef to cater at the chalet can be a wonderful and cost effective choice to get the most out of valuable time with friends and family.
In the summer, the house offers a perfect base for trekking, mountain biking, climbing and other outdoor pursuits, or just a weekend escape from the heat of Salt Lake City.
What makes this property unique
Unique benefits?
Alta powder! On average the last 10 years, there has been over 47 feet of the famously light Alta powder snow. That's 14 metres of snow for our European friends, and a hell of a lot of snow in any language…
The incredible views - arguably the best in Alta - from our main deck and hot tub straight out to Mount Superior and down the Canyon. Magical at sunset! Look out for our live Red Fern House Mountain Cam link!
The house is beautifully and generously equipped as a family home, not a rental. You will appreciate and enjoy the difference.
Rion Martell, our caretaker, will be a fantastic helper during your stay and a deeply experienced guide to Alta and everything it has to offer.
Alta powder! On average the last 10 years, there has been over 47 feet of the famously light Alta powder snow. That's 14 metres of snow for our European friends, and a hell of a lot of snow in any language…
The incredible views - arguably the best in Alta - from our main deck and hot tub straight out to Mount Superior and down the Canyon. Magical at sunset! Look out for our live Red Fern House Mountain Cam link!
The house is beautifully and generously equipped as a family home, not a rental. You will appreciate and enjoy the difference.
Rion Martell, our caretaker, will be a fantastic helper during your stay and a deeply experienced guide to Alta and everything it has to offer.
Languages:
English
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