Consider this cottage your home away from home while you visit Little Cottonwood Canyon. This welcoming property features 1 bedroom with 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed, perfect for small groups or families. With 1.5 bathrooms equipped with a shower with unlimited, on-demand hot water, guests can freshen up after a day of exploring. Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of this amazing cottage, complete with AC, a washing machine, clothing dryer, modern furnace, woodstove, television and WiFi. We look forward to hosting you at our place.
Bedroom
400 SF bedroom. Queen size oak bed with cotton bedding and two pillows. A bedside stand has 3 drawers. Twin size oak bed with cotton bedding and one pillow. A bedside stand has 3 drawers. A quarter-sawn, white oak chest of 12 drawers holds clothing. Brass clothing rods with hangers are installed in a craftsman-inspired, open configuration, allowing over 50 articles of clothing to be hung.
Living Room
A thermostat-controlled furnace and central air conditioning services the entire house. A woodstove with a glass door can also easily heat the entire house in the coldest winter conditions. A leather couch has 3 reclining seats. A large television screen is hidden in the ceiling and is easily deployed, with the push of a button.
Kitchen
Limestone countertops are both period and locally inspired.
Dishwasher
5-burner gas stove
Oven
Refrigerator & freezer with a full array of condiments.
Large sink
Cabinets contain a full compliment of glasses, bowls, plates, silverware and cooking utensils to service up to 5 people at one sitting.
Washroom
Large, modern washer and dryer
Deep, stainless steel laundry sink
Toilet
Laundry chute from bedroom
Pantry
The pantry comes stocked with healthy dry goods, wet goods and bulk foods.
Water Closet
A water closet is located adjacent the spacious bedroom on the second floor. The room includes a shower, sink and toilet. An infinite amount of hot water is supplied by an on-demand water heater.
Foyer
A mirrored oak hall seat sits on a floor of solid quartz monzonite and quartzite blocks. The oak wall has hooks for 8 coats. A large aerial photograph of the property, taken in 1946, also adorns the entrance.
Patio
A brick patio is located directly adjacent the east side of the house. The patio offers an unencumbered view of the Wasatch Mountains. A locally made, cedar-wrapped hot tub, with massaging jets, accommodate four adults. The tub uses a salt water solution that eliminates the need for harsh chemical treatments. A wood pellet fueled grille is controlled manually or by a phone app. The patio also includes an Arts & Crafts styled firepit and firewood rack. The entire patio is surrounded by a cedar privacy fence.
Porch
The south-facing front of the house has an open-sided, covered porch with chairs and a firewood box. The firewood box offers sheltered access to a week’s worth of firewood. A tree swing is in the front yard.
Other Amenities
A modern furnace and central air-conditioner is ducted to every room in the house. Password-protected, high-speed, wireless internet services the entire property. There is a gravel parking area big enough for 4 automobiles. Snow removal service is included in the cost of rental. Seven full cords of split and dried firewood surround the house. A five foot high fenced yard is available for your pets. Natural seasonal decorations compliment the space. 24/7 maintenance services are available.
History
"The Fox House" was built in 1912 from remnants of rock used to build the historic Mormon Temple, in downtown Salt Lake City. The structure was originally built simply as a place to pelt fox and mink. The farm operated from 1912 to 1970. The original rock shell was completely remodeled for use as a home in the early 1970s. One family of eleven children was raised in the home from 1973 to 1993.
A second complete remodel and refurnishing of the home, and re-landscaping of the property, began in 2018 and continues to this day. The home still has unfinished elements to it, including exposed old wood that will not be attractive to some guests. It is simply a very old house. If you expect a new house with paint, plastic fixtures, plastic laminates, linoleum, porcelain, polyurethane, sheetrock, corian or other modern materials, you will be disappointed. Expect natural materials such as: stained wood, quartzite, slate, leather, iron, copper and glass. The home is a work in progress.
The effort endeavors to create a Craftsman-styled home, reminiscent of the American Arts & Crafts (1890-1920) movement that peaked around 1912. The roof material is a combination of hand-split cedar shakes and solid copper panels.
