Imagine skiing from the Village Ski Back Trail right to your back door, relaxing in your spa (or sauna or steam shower, if you prefer), and finally walking to the Village for a delectable dinner. Then again, with your authentic chef’s kitchen, you may never feel the urge to dine out again. Featured in The New York Times’ “What $3 Million Buys You in California,” 490 Hillside is a mountain contemporary masterpiece on one of Mammoth’s best-kept secret streets—perfectly positioned between Canyon Lodge and the Village. This rare site offers south-facing views through soaring windows and backs onto Forest Service land and the Ski Back Trail. Bold and brash, the home is nothing short of spectacular, remodeled to perfection between 2023 and 2024. With four bedrooms, a den, a loft, and four and a half baths, it includes an attached full studio downstairs—ideal for a local tenant, extended family, or visiting friends. The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry and built-in premium appliances, including an 8-foot, three-zone Dacor wine refrigerator. Wide-plank Siberian oak floors, a serene indoor/outdoor spa room with sauna, two steam showers, and curated design-studio furnishings make this home truly breathtaking. Beyond the beauty lies meticulous craftsmanship: a brand-new high-efficiency heating system, all new plumbing with dual tankless water heaters, new 400-amp electrical service and CAT6 wiring throughout, heated bathroom floors, two fireplaces, reinforced structural framework, new insulation, new siding, and so much more. Mammoth rarely offers a home of this caliber. This is a statement property for those who expect excellence—a private alpine retreat where sophistication meets adventure, and every detail speaks to the art of living well.