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Park City
Bear Hollow #10 http://www.utahvacationhomes.com/parkcity_bear_hollow10.aspx
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Red Pine O6   http://www.utahvacationhomes.com/parkcity_redpine_o6.aspx

Salt Lake City

Canyon Racquet Club B4
 http://www.utahvacationhomes.com/saltlake_canyon_racquet_clubb4.aspx
Oaks at Wasatch #8  http://www.utahvacationhomes.com/Oaks-at-Wasatch-8-205.aspx
Ontario House http://www.utahvacationhomes.com/Ontario-House-207.aspx
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Oaks at Wasatch #2 http://www.utahvacationhomes.com/saltlake_oaks_wasatch2.aspx
Bengal Park http://www.utahvacationhomes.com/saltlake_bengal_park.aspx

I spent a weekend this fall at the beautiful Deer Lake Village #3 in Park City. I was up there with a small group of friends and we had a blast. This home has the perfect lodging  location  for anyone who wants to be close to Main Street but doesn’t want to stay in the crowded, noisy Old Town area. When I got there on Friday night I had a great time preparing dinner in the fantastic chef’s kitchen. Everything I needed to make lasagna from scratch was available, making the dinner process go without a hitch. After dinner we sat outside and enjoyed the views of Deer Valley from the hot tub. We chose the perfect time of year to come out, we saw a myriad of colors as the fall leaves were starting to turn. After relaxing in the hot tub we sat around the fireplace and talked about how nice the vacation home was. What is great about the fireplace is while it is wood burning there is a gas lighter making it convenient to get a fire started. The next night we spent on Park City’s Main Street exploring all of the sights. From the home we only had to drive about 3 or 4 minutes to get to the heart of Main. Once we were done with the noise, we got back to the home and slept in the super comfortable beds. Overall we all had a fantastic time and I hope to go back for ski season, with it being on the Deer Valley shuttle route it would make ski access  at one of the top rated resorts so easy.

Calls are coming in for the Sundance Film Festival. Eager film makers and film buyers are booking lodging early in anticipation of a better economy – and a bigger, better event.   And with ticket package purchases starting tomorrow – eager film buffs can plan their vacation according to the movie schedule they are lucky enough to  receive.  For ticket purchase information, see http://www.sundance.org/festival/tickets/ .

312 Upper Norfolk is a great option for film lovers and ski lovers. Located in Old Town, it is just a stairway away from Main Street – home to Sundance, Slamdance, Chefdance, and other festivities. It is also located on the Quittin Time ski trail at Park City Mountain Resort. Skiers can easily ski from the home to PCMR’s Main Street Town Lift. For Details see 312 Upper Norfolk .

Sundance Film Festival - Ski in Ski out - 4 bedroom

View Sundance Film Festival on Main Street from the Balcony

Ski In Ski Out at Park City Mountain Resort

If you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway or planning a trip to Park City for Thanksgiving stay at Vintage on the Strand #1, one of our luxury vacation homes in Park City, and enjoy a truly HOT DEAL!

Living Room at Vintage on the Strand

This 3600 square foot townhome has it all.  Last fall my family came to Park City and I had them stay at Vintage on the Strand #1, they loved it!  One of the favorite features was the steam shower, however the hot tub also provided much needed relaxation.   We utilized the amazing kitchen for breakfasts, lunch, and snacks. We could have cooked a gourmet dinner with the Wolf appliances but chose to dine-out at one of Park City’s delicious restaurants.  One comment everyone made was how spacious Vintage on the Strand #1 was.  We had a group of 12,  and the floor plan made it easy to retreat to our bedroom or gather in the same room to watch a movie or visit.  It was a great place to reconnect.  While we weren’t there during the ski season, seeing how close the ski lifts were made it very enticing to come back to ski or snowboard.

Now is a great time to enjoy all of Vintage on the Strand’s features.  If you stay before December 1, 2011 you’ll receive 20-35% off the nightly rate.  Call or visit Vintage on the Strand #1 to check availability, get pricing, or make a reservation.

You may wonder why all the fuss about Redstone in Park City.   One of my co-workers, Lisa, describes  Redstone “as the new Old Town – with parking”.    There are so many activities available at Redstone including a movie theater, shops, restaurants, bowling, and more.

We recently celebrated one of my nephews birthdays at Jupiter Bowl at Redstone.  His younger brother remarked “this was the best birthday he had ever been to”.  He was right.  Everyone was more than entertained and our group consisted of  kids as young as 3 and adults near 70.  We’ve done bowling birthday parties before, and one of our family traditions has been a bowling tournament Thanksgiving night.  While we have always had fun, Jupiter Bowl was especially fun, it was “bowling in style” (Jupiter Bowl won “Best Bowling in Style” in City Weekly’s 2011 Best Of).

In addition to a great bowling alley that doesn’t feel all grimy, Redstone has fabulous restaurants, one of my favorites is Red Rock Brewery.  If you go to Red Rock make sure to try the French Onion Steak Sandwich – AMAZING.  Another favorite is Hapa for sushi.

If you’re looking for lodging close to all the action at Red Rock our Fox Point #2 is a perfect fit.  It’s also on Park City’s complimentary shuttle route an added bonus to easily get to Park City’s other major attractions.

Some of our guests call and ask, “Is it really ski in ski out?” I can understand why they ask. Hotels and condo complexes in many ski resort destinations advertise that they are ski in ski out properties. Some really fit the bill, but many others are streaching the truth. If it takes time or distance to get on the snow, you really miss out on the fun. Vintage on the Strand is the real deal. Take a look at the video clip to see just how easy it is to get out and skiing or snowboarding on the snow at Canyons Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah.

Written by: Apryl Wissler

Even though we had a rough start to our little vacation Slopes and Shores #2 made it all better. With the snow storm on top of us we just wanted to be in a warm home to relax. Once we were all inside after getting everyone up the mountain we were able to relax. The best way to relax was in the hot tub, even with the snow! The sensation of sitting in the hot tub with the snow falling was wonderful. We wanted to stay out there all night just to relax! Once it got late it was time to go bed but the bed was so comfortable it didn’t take long to fall asleep! Even though you may have a rough start nothing beats being able to relax to de-stress!

Why not capitalize on a good situation? For example, during our couple’s vacation at Deer Lake Village #1 in Lower Deer Valley, we took advantage of the fully equipped kitchen. On our way to Deer Valley, we stopped at one of Park City’s three grocery stores to stock up. Dinner took longer than planned to prepare, but only because we were distracted with good company and lots of laughter. We must have sat the dining table for hours, only before moving to the adjacent living room for dessert and hours more of good times with good friends. Money can’t buy memories, but the money that we saved by dining in sure can buy a lot of other things!

Sundance Film Festival is nearly 2 weeks away, and it’s not too late to book your lodging.  Past years you wouldn’t find availability at this point, however, this year we have a few places still available and at great rates. 

Brookridge on Upper Norfolk #1 is a 4 bedroom twinhome located on the slopeside above History Park City and all Sundance’s major attractions.  Walk to events in minutes or if you want to take a break from all the hoopla a day skiing or boarding at Park City Mountain Resort is just as convenient.   Check-out pictures and our great rates by visiting Brookridge on Upper Norfolk #1.

More upscale options are Vintage on the Strand #1 or Vintage on the Strand #4.  Both are located at the base of The Canyons Resort and a short walk (less than 5 minutes) to Park City’s complimentary shuttle route, providing hassle free access to Sundance events, dining, and night life.  Vintage on the Strand #1 offers 4 bedrooms to accommodate 12 guests and Vintage on the Strand #4 offers 3 bedrooms to accommodate 9 guests.  Visit Vintage on the Strand #1 or Vintage on the Strand #4 for a walking tour, hot deals, or to book online.   

A smaller option is Fawngrove #1.  This 2 bedroom condo is located on Park City’s complimentary shuttle route and can accommodate 7 guests.  Check out more pictures, information, or book online at Fawngrove #1.