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Carriage House “Hayloft” Rusticly Elegant Cottage

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Living area
Room
Outdoor spa tub
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Girdwood, AK
  • Place, Girdwood Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Girdwood Town Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 01

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Carriage House “Hayloft” Rusticly Elegant Cottage

Second level apartment/cottage with mountain views, 600 square feet of craftsman style luxury, one bed room - queen bed, full bath, living room, smart TV, WiFi, and large fully equipped kitchen & dining room. Inflatable mattress available for more than 2 people.
Carriage House Accommodations is a rustic-ly elegant boutique property offering 4 guest rooms in the Summer and 4 private Cottages Year-round.

This cozy Timber-frame Lodge & Cottages is quietly set on 2 forested acres along California creek, 1 mile from Alyeska Ski Resort. Perfect for a romantic getaway or groups wanting to gather together and enjoy nice amenities such as a gorgeous outdoor hot tub and gazebo, fire pit and outdoor games. Come for the adventure ....you will want to stay for the comfort!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Weddings & private parties, Conference & events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Text host when you depart
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings & private parties, Conference & events
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

About the area

Girdwood

Located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Crow Creek Mine and Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Girdwood, AK

What's nearby

  • Girdwood Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Girdwood Town Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Glacier City Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chugach State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 5 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sitzmark - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chair 5 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seven Glaciers Restaraunt - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Greatland Bar & Lounge - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carriage House “Hayloft” Rusticly Elegant Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carriage House “Hayloft” Rusticly Elegant Cottage?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carriage House “Hayloft” Rusticly Elegant Cottage on 15 August 2026 start from NZ$600, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Carriage House “Hayloft” Rusticly Elegant Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carriage House “Hayloft” Rusticly Elegant Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carriage House “Hayloft” Rusticly Elegant Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carriage House “Hayloft” Rusticly Elegant Cottage located?

Located in Alyeska, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Chugach State Park, Girdwood Park and Girdwood Town Square. Glacier City Hall and Moose Meadow Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were great, very friendly, and accommodations were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, great location. Host communication was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful place, had just the right little extras to make it homely. Kitchen accessories are a must for me. Location was perfect. Not too in town and not too far. Rachel was kind and welcoming.
View from the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rea B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disappointed. Road conditions made it unsafe to drive to Girdwood. We were traveling with kids and could not travel in those conditions. The renter refused to let us change the date of our rental unless the someone else rented the cottage. The roads were unsafe and nobody else rented the cottage. We wish the renter was more understanding and accommodating to something that was out of our control. Can’t recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca J.

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

Great property and location!

Would stay here again. Was very beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nada B.

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

Hayloft

Stayed for a few days on our way to Homer. Great location. Hayloft was super clean, cozy and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

onsiteconstrux

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

We love this Location.

Amazing Hot Tub, very comfortable Home. We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great spot in Girdwood

Easy access and well managed and super clean apartment. The hot tub is amazing and a great way to start your recovery from a day on the slopes, or whatever your activities! The proximity to the Double Musky was great for a quick drop in and far enough from the highway to not hear the noise! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daisy F.

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

Great spot

Hosts are super nice! Hayloft was very clean and comfortable. Kitchen is great. Great location, can walk to town and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris J.

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

Birthday weekend

Great experience overall, did have some trouble with the door knob other than that, hosts were friendly, responsive! We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene S.

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

Cozy Forrest BNB

Perfect little bnb tucked back in a nice wooded area - across from a wonderful restaurant (double musky) and a trail that takes you right into town. I’ve stayed in Girdwood plenty of times being an Alaskan resident and I’d have to say this is my new favorite spot. Jake and Rachel were great and i definitely will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Adorable 1 Bedroom Perfect for Our Family of 3

Perfectly adorable place. Looks just like the photos. Beautiful woodwork and super clean. We walked to dinner directly across the street at the Double Musky and came back to relax in the hot tub after a perfect day of skiing. Hosts were very friendly. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi W.

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

Great Place to Stay

The place was easy to find, clean, and had what we needed. Was nice to have coffee grounds and creamer for the mornings. Only thing I would change is for the bedding to be washed in a scent free laundry detergent. I know some people love the smell of laundry detergent and dryer sheets, but to me (and my family) it is over powering and an instant headache.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel L.

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

Great place, little rule heavy.

Had a great time, very nice clean place, only gripe I had was there was an 11pm closed hot tub time that I wasn’t aware of when I booked and I don’t think people using it would disturb any other guests unless rhey were wasted making noise. Having said that, I get it if they were having issues with that a lot, just would have been nice to know before I booked since we usually like to go to the hot tub after a show when we are in town. Great place tho, you’ll love it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jason T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location outweighs some other items

Location was top notch, especially when skiing. We paid for 2 bathrooms and only one bath worked, of course not the master bath. I was told ahead of time that was all fixed. I would suggest a better cleaning service as their were cob webs, dust, dirty windows and some items on the ground that were overlooked. Missing piece on the microwave but it worked and was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcel M.

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

4 of 5 - Good location in Girdwood

Location is good just few steps and you are in the center of town, yet you feel super secluded and away once you are in the compound. It’s and beautiful compound by creek. Place was clean and is relatively new so all feels like first time usage. Bed is comfortable. Place offers large windows with lots of natural light (summer visit). Internet was ok, but in my case that I need very strong one due to my type of job and that I was working remotely this was a bit of a challenge but I heard the following week it was been changed. So perhaps this was a temporary issue. I rate e place fantastic. My only constructive feedback is not about the property and place. But communication with owner wasn’t pleasant. I felt i welcomed when I informed About my challenges with internet and that it “was my problem” and the solution was that nothing could be done as all guest were fine with it and it was “me” and they could refund the unstated portion. I felt like they wanted me to leave. Eventually their IT guy came and realized that there was actually an issue, not “me”... In any case this left me feeling i welcomed so I loved following week for that reason. And one item that is important for travelers to know specially if they have kids and need a blender To prepare their food. There is no blender and I asked if there was one. They said that sadly there wasn’t any. So be mindful of this. All else was great. I provide this place a 4 of 5... The negative point on owner interaction. But not the place per se. I think it is a great property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle I.

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

Absolutley amazing place to stay.

The property was gorgeous and very inviting. We enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deirdre g.

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

Wonderful

Lovely accommodation. It was close to hikes and small-town Girdwood. Host was nice and quick to respond to any communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Great in Girdwood

Great spot in Girdwood. Nice and quiet . Easy parkimg / access. Nice place with beautiful woodwork.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Nice place

Nice place with a great location. We enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin N.

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

Great location!

Carriage House Hayloft was a very clean and comfortable. Hosts Rachel and Jake were very warm and welcoming. The location was perfect for us. So much to see and do. We would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Weekend Getaway!

Wonderful place to stay with great hosts! We will be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

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

Carriage House Enjoyment

Jake and Rachel created warm, beautiful lodging. They made us feel at home. We will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Beautiful and comfortable

Waking up among the trees and the mountains is a dream! The bed is extremely comfortable and the full kitchen makes making meals super easy. If you don't feel like cooking, the world famous Double Musky Inn is literally right next door!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Hatcher

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Rachel Hatcher, the last of 7 girls, grew up on a family farm in West Jupiter, Florida, where along with her sisters raised and trained horses and cattle, and showed through the 4-H program. She attended Florida Atlantic University and graduated with a bachelor of Finance with a minor in Accounting . After working in Public Accounting for several years, she realized sitting behind a desk was not her cup of tea. She met Jake in 1991 and soon after took a long sabbatical to travel Australia and New Zealand by bicycle, which opened her eyes beyond the corporate ladder and and eventually brought her to Alaska in 1994

Jake Thompson, grew up in the Panama Canal Zone, and spent many summers in Sabula, Iowa where his mother’s side of the family is from. Jake is the 3rd generation from Panama with grandparents that went to work on the Panama Canal in 1905. A few years after graduating High School, Jake came to the States and lived in Tallahassee, Florida where he played Rugby and pursued a trade education. Jake ended up in the construction field and his love of woodworking led to the desire to build timber frame homes, and the Carriage House Accommodations is a fine example of his work.

Why they chose this property

Carriage House Accommodations is located on 2 wooded acres along California Creek, on the edge of the Chugach Forest looking directly at Alyeska and Max's mountain.
Walking distance to hiking trails, many activities, shops and restaurants. This Craftsman style cottage will warm you with the beautiful wood beams and quality woodworking.

What makes this property unique

The Carriage House Chalet Hayloft is nested in the spruce and hemlock trees on 2 acres, along California Creek looking back on Alyeska and Max's mountain where Alyeska Resort is located. Located right on the edge of town within easy walking distance to many restaurants (directly across from the Double Musky Restaurant), shops, easy access to great hiking trails and 1 mile to Alyeska Ski Resort.

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