Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking.

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The living room is open to the dining and kitchen with lots of large windows.

Cozy up to a nice warm fire after a day of skiing, hiking or biking.

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10198 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Anchorage, AK

Alyeska Ski Resort13 min walk
Girdwood Park20 min walk
Girdwood Town Square3 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)49 min drive

A group of us girls that work at the hospital stayed here as a weekend getaway. The location was great, the layout was p...

Amanda W.

Mar 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk bed room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom on 2nd floor

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

You will love this quiet cabin surrounded by mature hemlock and spruce trees. It’s a great base to explore all that this part of Alaska has to offer. Only 1/2 mile to Alyeska ski resort. Tons of hiking and biking nearby. A short drive will take you to Anchorage, Turnagain Arm, Whittier, or Portage Glacier. Seward is close enough for a day trip for a fishing charter, a wildlife cruise, or a hike at Exit Glacier. After each day’s adventures, come home to this warm and inviting space. Hop into the steam shower to help you unwind, or pour a glass of wine to enjoy in the sunroom. On warmer days, open all the windows and from any room you can enjoy the pleasant babbling from the small creek that runs through the property. Our young boys have spent hours playing in the creek during the summer months – your kids or grandkids will too. On colder days, the furnace will keep the cabin warm, but nothing compares to the all embracing warmth of a wood stove.

Property manager

Chris Wightman

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No guests that are not part of the group sleeping at the cabin without prior approval.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Girdwood

This cabin is located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, and is in a rural area and in the mountains. Chugach National Forest and Chugach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kenai Visitor 's Center and Sound Paddler. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

Alyeska Ski Resort - 13 min walk
Girdwood Center for Visual Arts - 17 min walk
Girdwood Park - 20 min walk
Girdwood Town Square - 3 min drive
Crow Creek Mine - 13 min drive

Getting around

Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 7 min drive
Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

Alpine Cafe & Bakery - 7 min drive
Ice Cream Shop - 7 min drive
Girdwood Brewing Company - 17 min walk
Chair 5 Restaurant - 4 min drive
Coast Pizza - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking. located?

This family-friendly Girdwood cabin is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Chugach National Forest and Alyeska Ski Resort. Girdwood Park and Girdwood Center for Visual Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Yvonne K.

4 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Great place, loved all the extras. Nice that each living space/ bedrooms had bathrooms. Kitchen had so much, nice to have options. Only thing that we would change is the bed comforters more updated. And maybe some wine glasses. 😊 host very responsive. The kitchen table / bench was our favorite hang out. Loved the boot drying set up in ski/snowboard area. Lots of nice little touches that made it feel homey. Perfect place for our little stay. Would do it again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

22 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great layout for a weekend getaway

A group of us girls that work at the hospital stayed here as a weekend getaway. The location was great, the layout was perfect for the number of ladies we had and we felt very safe and secure. The only thing I would comment on is that the dumpster was full from prior stays which made it difficult to place our garbage in there while cleaning up, but overall it was a great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

5 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This was a great place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. This was my first time staying at a VRBO so I had a few questions at different times and owners were quick to respond in a timely manor. Loved the creek right in front of the property. It is a little small, but it was exactly as advertised.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariann T.

14 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering in Girdwood

Our family traveled from all over the US to meet in Alaska for our parent's 60th anniversary. They loved the home and chose the main level bedroom with adjacent full bath & steam shower (which they said made them feel pampered). This was one of 3 homes we rented & my husband & I stayed here as well on the upper level with other family members coming and going and some staying at various times in the bunk room on the lower level. Great location with easy access to the cute town of Girdwood with it's cute shops and The Grind coffee shop which we frequented. It's easy enough to walk to and takes about 10-15 minutes to do so. You can also chose a longer walk up to the Alyeska resort where there are more gorgeous views and another coffee shop (do you see a theme here? ;-). This place had everything we needed, super responsive hosts and the most peaceful setting with a bubbling brook right right alongside. We spent quite a bit of time just sitting on the deck enjoying that sound and the forest that snugged right up to the house. There were lots of items left by other guests (and perhaps some by the hosts) such as spices, honey, tea, etc. You may want to check the supply before you decide to buy anything of a non-perishable nature as it may already be there. Crow Creek Mercantile is a quaint general store in Girdwood where you can surprisingly get a lot of items that I hadn't anticipated finding. My Dad's favorite Oregon Chai mix for example. We'd definitely stay here again and are already talking about our next trip.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Christina B.

22 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

Good location, walkable to resort and downtown. Lovely lot with a creek running through it. Home had everything you'll need, but a bit dated and could use a good cleaning. Steam shower was nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Wightman

We have lived in Anchorage for almost a decade and quickly fell in love with visiting Girdwood for the skiing (alpine and Nordic) and sledding in winter, hiking and mountain biking in the summer. We feel fortunate to have this amazing cabin within walking distance of the lifts at Alyeska. We stay here often, and are happy to share the space with others when we are not here.

Why they chose this property

We loved this cabin from the first time we saw it. We loved the feel of the great room, with large windows looking out on mature trees. The small stream that runs along the front of the cabin, under the driveway then down the property is a great addition. On warm summer days, open the windows and listen to the creek. Our young boys also love to play in it.

What makes this property unique

It's only a half mile to the Day Lodge at Alyeska, a world class ski resort. In the summer the resort offers mountain biking, and the area has an almost infinite amount of amazing hiking trails.

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