What if home felt more like getting away? A Kamas cabin where life slows down

There is a version of morning that does not begin with traffic, notifications or rushing out the door.

Coffee gets carried outside to the wraparound deck. The mountains are the backdrop. The kids head into the yard to check on the chickens and return with fresh eggs for breakfast. Maybe something from the greenhouse makes its way onto the table too.

There is nowhere you need to be quite yet.

That is the lifestyle waiting at 1498 Country Circle, a log cabin tucked into the mountains outside Kamas, where nearly an acre of land, easy access to the Uinta Mountains and the conveniences of everyday life come together in a way that feels increasingly hard to find.

A Different Kind of Mountain Home

Set on approximately .91 acres, this is not a home trying to be a polished Park City showpiece. That is part of its charm. It is a mountain home meant to actually be lived in.

Warm log construction and vaulted ceilings give the interior the character of a true cabin, while a wood-burning stove becomes the natural gathering place when temperatures drop. Outside, the wraparound deck creates room for slow mornings, summer dinners and evenings that stretch a little longer because nobody is quite ready to go inside.

The property offers a dedicated yard, room for chickens and a greenhouse where previous owners have grown vegetables and herbs. A private 250-foot-deep well with five water shares adds a practical element to a property that naturally lends itself to a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

And then there are the Uintas.

When the Uintas Are Practically Your Backyard

One of the great things about living near Kamas is how quickly an ordinary day can turn into an adventure. Mirror Lake Highway begins in town and winds east into the Uinta Mountains, opening access to forests, alpine lakes, campgrounds and miles of trails.

Living here means bikes, fishing rods and hiking boots can stay close to the door. Summer brings camping, hiking, fishing and wildflowers. Fall changes the mountains seemingly overnight, and winter creates an entirely different playground. Spring has its own rhythm as the valley begins to thaw while snow remains in the higher elevations.

There are options for everything from an easy family outing to a full day in the mountains. And when the day is over, home is close enough to leave the boots by the door, light the wood stove and settle back in.

It Feels Away. It Isn’t.

Mountain living often comes with a tradeoff: the farther you go in search of space and privacy, the farther you usually find yourself from everything else. This location offers a different balance.

The Notch is close enough to become a neighborhood stop, while Kamas provides groceries, restaurants and the everyday necessities that make year-round living practical. The surrounding valley has retained much of its small-town character too, from local bakeries and longtime gathering places to traditions like the annual Oakley Rodeo.

That proximity matters. You can spend the morning deep in the Uintas, stop in town on the way home and, a short time later, be back on your own deck surrounded by mountain scenery.

A Cabin You Can Actually Live In

This isn’t necessarily a cabin you have to disappear to on occasional weekends. The home has been lived in year-round, and Starlink connectivity provides an option for working remotely, answering emails, streaming a movie or checking the forecast before deciding what tomorrow will bring.

Each season simply changes the routine. Summer evenings move outside to the deck. Fall brings cooler nights and changing leaves. Winter means snow outside and a fire inside. Then spring arrives, the yard begins to wake up, and the greenhouse and outdoor spaces become part of daily life again.

That ability to live here, not simply vacation here, is an important part of what makes the property interesting.

The Luxury of a Slower Morning

Real estate marketing tends to focus on numbers: bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage and acreage. Those things matter, but sometimes the better question is what those numbers allow your life to look like.

What makes 1498 Country Circle special is how naturally all of those pieces come together. There is room to spread out, space to grow something, mountains close enough to become part of everyday life and Kamas nearby when you need it. It is a home that offers the feeling of getting away, with the rare opportunity to make that feeling part of everyday life.

Whether the mountain lifestyle is your idea of the perfect weekend getaway or the life you want to live every day, 1498 Country Circle offers the chance to make it your own.

Julie Snyder is a top-producing Park City real estate agent and a Top 100 Sotheby’s International Realty Global Real Estate Advisor with Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. She is also the founder of Inhabit Park City. Julie closed more than $105 million in sales in 2025 and has surpassed $350 million in career real estate transactions.

Specializing in luxury real estate throughout Park City, Deer Valley, and the greater Wasatch Back, Julie represents buyers and sellers of primary residences, ski homes, second homes, land, and new construction. Her expertise extends across the area’s most sought-after communities, including Empire Pass, The Colony, Promontory, Glenwild, Old Town, Park Meadows, Canyons Village, and Jordanelle.

Known for her analytical market insight, strategic pricing, sophisticated property marketing, and strong negotiation skills, Julie helps clients navigate Park City’s highly segmented real estate market with clarity and confidence. She combines deep local knowledge, the global reach of Sotheby’s International Realty, and strong relationships throughout Summit and Wasatch counties to provide clients with informed guidance and access to listed, pre-market, and off-market opportunities.