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Base of Alyeska, walk to attractions, beautiful vacation home, private sauna!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Girdwood Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Girdwood Town Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Base of Alyeska, walk to attractions, beautiful vacation home, private sauna!

Stay at our Alyeska home away from home!

Alyeska Vacation Home is nestled at the foot of Mount Alyeska in the quaint ski-town of Girdwood; a prime area for skiing, snowboarding, biking, and year round hiking. The local trails are lush boreal rainforests and stunning year-round. Other neighborhood attractions include helicopter tours, heli-skiing, tram rides. Bike, ski, and snowboard rentals are available at the nearby ski resort.

Walk out your front door on our quiet street to many attractions. Find fine dining, family dining, galleries, and live music venues just a few blocks away.

We are located 45 minutes South of Anchorage International Airport. The drive itself from Anchorage to Girdwood is considered one of the most beautiful drives in the United States; with Beluga Whale spottings, Dall Sheep viewing, mountain ranges, boar tide exchanges on the inlet, and incredible ice formations in winter. World-class fishing and whale watching tours are just 45 minutes drive South in charming Seward, AK.

You can find true adventure here, or just relax by the fireplace and enjoy the mountain views.

Know you can feel at home here with all that you expect in a rental home. If you would like, we will assist you with sightseeing recommendations and local trail maps.

We have two well appointed units available throughout the calendar year, which may be rented as separate units or combined for larger parties. Units are fully furnished and outfitted.

This spacious upstairs unit has comfortable contemporary seating with a large screen tv, dining area, a kitchen with supplies, master bedroom suite, second bedroom with two full size beds, and bath with jetted tub and separate shower.

Our upstairs unit has a sauna, as well as a deck for grilling and entertaining.

Each floor sleeps 6 comfortably. We provide additional floor mats for convenience.

Property manager

Megan Eubanks

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Hi guys welcome to girdwood - for parking please park on the right side of the driveway- 4 cars can park in that lot. There are longer term guests

Important information

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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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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

About the area

Girdwood

Located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, this holiday home is in the mountains. Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chugach National Forest and Chugach State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Girdwood Center for Visual Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Girdwood Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Girdwood Town Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Crow Creek Mine - 12 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 6 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coast Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chair 5 Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Girdwood Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Seven Glaciers Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Base of Alyeska, walk to attractions, beautiful vacation home, private sauna! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Base of Alyeska, walk to attractions, beautiful vacation home, private sauna!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Base of Alyeska, walk to attractions, beautiful vacation home, private sauna!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Base of Alyeska, walk to attractions, beautiful vacation home, private sauna! located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Alyeska is within a 10-minute walk of Chugach National Forest and Alyeska Ski Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and Girdwood Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal A.

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

Great ski getaway!

We loved our time at this VRBO, the space was perfect for our family of 4, including two teen boys. The kitchen was well stocked and the living room and sauna were great places for us all to relax after skiing. The boys appreciated easy access to Wii Sports for down time. The listing was not super clear that this is an upstairs unit of a duplex, I think this is important for people with mobility issues to know, and maybe I just missed that info somewhere. There were guests in the unit below us but we never heard them or had any concerns. The front door lock was the only concern on this stay, it just took a bit to get it to work. Overall this was absolutely a 5 star stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Family holiday celebration

Very cozy property to celebrate rate the holidays. Would definitely stay here again. Host was very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce M.

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

Nice place to stay.

Easy access. Good location. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

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

Great Location at the base of Alyeska

Very clean upon our arrival. Quick, easy check-in. Older home in need of some maintenance but overall well equipped and perfect for our needs. Enjoyed the dry sauna!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

A relaxing stay in gorgeous scenery.

We almost forgot Girdwood’s beauty and how much we missed it. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for the unexpected refund as we never expected one. We will definitely recommend your comfortable abode.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Celebration

Heidy was very easy to work with. The Sauna was very cool or I should say hot🤗 The place was extremely clean and comfortable. Never have we stayed where the kitchen was so well stocked. We were there for a celebration of life at the resort but wanted to be close to our friends place that is just around the corner. I would suggest this place to anyone and will definitely do that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

Great location, excellent accommodations!

Comfortable, clean, and very well appointed for our family! This was our first stop in our Kenai Peninsula vacation, and we only stayed for 2 nights, and we were wishing we could have brought this home with us for the rest of our journey. Thank you for a great couple of days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk M.

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

Plenty of room for a family; could use some TLC

Nice updated interior! Our teenage boys loved the space- plenty of room to spread out and play the provided games. Nice close drive/walk to the Brewery. The jacuzzi was broken, the outside deck was unstable and the railings a major hazard…just needs a little TLC to get the outside to match the nice inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristel W.

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

Convenient and cozy

This location was perfect for a family weekend getaway. Beds were very comfortable, we had everything we needed and were very close to skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew P.

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

Great stay

My wife and I just stayed at this property last night. It was fantastic. Heidi was very accommodating and helped us out when our plans changes last minute. The home is very clean and comfortable. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place! Super comfortable and clean beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIVYA V.

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

Great place at a great location

Had a fabulous time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

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

Great stay!

Clean, spacious & comfortable place to stay….perfect location of all the activities we had planned!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ben H., Anchorage, Anchorage

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

Broken

The duplex was clean. However, furnishings were sparse, unorganized and several important appliances were broken: jacuzzi and dishwasher to name a few. The missing closet doors did not enhance our stay. Work to be done here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean & tastefully decorated Condo, which has everything that we needed during our travel. In a very quiet neighborhood with great view of the Alyeska Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daifeng H., Boston, MA

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

Lovely comfortable place

It is a fantastic stay in the cozy house. There is a little heck up when checking in the first day on how to open the door. It is actually the upper knob instead of lower handle to open the lock. After we figured that out, everything is good surprise for our family. We enjoyed the nice location to surrounding scenery spots, and local good food and amenities. Neighbors are friendly too. Wish next time we come it will be still available. Thank you Heidi!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Great stay!

The Girdwood area is a great base for exploring the upper area of the Kenai Peninsula. The house was plenty big for our family of 4 and had all the necessities to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N., Brookfield, USA

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

Wonderful getaway

Adorable art and good kitchen items! Dark curtains were appreciated especially this time of year. Great home base to travel around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie G.

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

Great stay!

This was a nice and comfortable place to relax in. It was very clean. It has a great kitchen with all you need to cook a meal. The sauna was an amazing perk. This was a great place to be able to play games at the big dining table with the kids as well as spacious enough so we could spread out to read and relax. We had a wonderful time and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Felt right at home and loved that the checkout time was noon! Allowed us to relax....honestly didn't want to leave 😁 thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R., Eagle River

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

Happy Birthday Quinn!

It was awesome! Just remember toilet paper and big trashbags
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner was extremely flexible regarding the reservation. Very easy to work with. The house is very close to Alyeska which was why we chose this house. We felt comfortable allowing our kids to walk to and from the slopes. Kitchen was well-equipped for dining in. I initially thought they had a washer and no dryer. Took me a minute to realize the washer and dryer was the same appliance. Beds were comfortable with warm bedding. Thank you for a great trip.

10/10 Excellent

Theodore H.

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

Close Enough

Great unit to rent out for an Alyeska ski trip. Very spacious with artic entry downstairs that's perfect for gear. It's downhill from the resort so it's an easy ski back fom chair 4. The sauna is a great way to relax after a day of shredding it on the slopes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jill S.

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

Our Alaska home

Loved the huge bathroom and upgraded appliances. Were pleased with the comfy beds and pillows. Had to go online to figure out how to use the washer but then loved it. Streaming was easy and enjoyed the fireplace. Left a note on one of the wall recepticals that was a safety concern. Would have liked more bath towels. Didn’t know what to do with the garbage bags or when check out time was. We were very comfortable staying in this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christine B.

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

Had everything we needed

Overall this property was good, it just needs some love. The tarp on the roof does not leave a great first impression. Maybe they are having work done, I don't know. The railings need to be tightened for safety. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds were comfy and the location is great. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Megan Eubanks

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We reside in Anchorage full time, but we spend quite a bit of time in Girdwood. It's been a retreat for us to hike and ski, or just get away for some family time.

Why they chose this property

We have made sure that our home will feel like home to you. This house is cozy and comfy, but has everything you might need. We've included bits of our family's Olympic ski history in the art and throughout the unit.

What makes this property unique

The views of the mountain are stunning, and the location is super. You can walk to the resort Base Lodge within a few minutes. The entrance is set up for you to hang your gear and equipment. The bathroom has a sauna and jetted tub, and the deck has a grill and space for outside dining.
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