2 blocks to ski lifts! 9 person hot tub! Walk to XC ski, Restaurants & Brewery!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10106.8 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Hot tub
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Girdwood, AK

Alyeska Ski Resort
‪5 min walk‬
Girdwood Park
‪12 min walk‬
Girdwood Town Square
‪17 min walk‬
Girdwood, AK (AQY)
‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy this cozy historic cabin retreat located 2 to 3 blocks from 3 ski lifts, restaurants and nightlife (Jack Sprat, the Bake Shop, Alpenglow coffee shop, and the Sitzmark). Has everything your family or group needs for a great getaway. Buckle up on the front porch steps, the groomed cross country ski trails are a 2 block ski out your front door. The Girdwood Brewery is only a 4 block walk; Chair 5, the Mercantile and other 5 restaurants are a 15 minute walk.
This 60's chalet is truly in its original vintage state. Original 60's furnishings in mint condition and new beds make for comfortable living.
A Renovation to the amenities made for even more comfort: new radiant floor heat throughout (nice and toasty on your feet); New gas oven/range for preparing gourmet meals; new clothes washer/dryer; and a new second bathroom in the master bedroom with a custom tile shower built for two.
the Large open floor plan combining living room with a wood stove, dining room and kitchen; a fully equipped kitchen and dining area will accommodate any family feast. The bunk room has an entertainment/gaming area for the kids as well as a new foosball table. Large partially covered deck has a gas grill for use and outdoor dining area. relax on the hammock in the strawberry patch in the summer.

Property manager

Jeremy and Debra Hurst

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours are 10pm till 8am (this is a quiet neighborhood)

Parking in designated areas only. Limited to 2 vehicles max. No street parking.

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

About the area

Girdwood

Located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, this chalet is in the mountains and on a river. Crow Creek Mine and Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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.

Girdwood, AK

What's nearby

Alyeska Ski Resort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Girdwood Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Girdwood Town Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Alyeska Aerial Tram - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Crow Creek Mine - 12 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 8 min drive
Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
‪Coast Pizza - ‬5 min drive
‪Chair 5 Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
‪Girdwood Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
‪Seven Glaciers Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 blocks to ski lifts! 9 person hot tub! Walk to XC ski, Restaurants & Brewery! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 blocks to ski lifts! 9 person hot tub! Walk to XC ski, Restaurants & Brewery!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 blocks to ski lifts! 9 person hot tub! Walk to XC ski, Restaurants & Brewery!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 2 blocks to ski lifts! 9 person hot tub! Walk to XC ski, Restaurants & Brewery! located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out chalet in Alyeska is within a 5-minute walk of Chugach National Forest and Alyeska Ski Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Moose Meadow Park and Girdwood Center for Visual Arts are also within 10 minutes.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

30 March 2025

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

Great stay in Girdwood

Very fun trip. Great location. Time capsule of a cabin

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

24 March 2025

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

Excellent Time!

This Groovy location was perfect for our family. It’s pretty much a straight shot to the Sitz and in a great neighborhood for taking a walk. The house has a really fun, throwback vibe, and while It’s an older house, it needs to be for this Groovy feel. And it embodies the spirit of old Girdwood which is a HUGE thumbs-up . The kitchen is small, but it never seemed to be an issue as it opens right up into the great room. The hot tube is why we chose this property, and it didn’t disappoint; it was private and like tubbing in the woods under the stars. The hosts were fantastic, easy to reach (not that we really needed to), and had good communication. Plenty of towels, pillows, TP, trash bags, kitchen items, accessories that are always needed. We had a great time with our older kids (16, 19, 22), but I can see this place being great for all ages. I think this will be our new “go-to” place when staying in Girdwood. Thank You!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

17 March 2025

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

Great place and location!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

9 March 2025

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

Family ski trip

Great house and location

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

22 February 2025

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

Great stay in Girdwood

Location was excellent, easy to get to the lifts or into town. The hosts were very responsive whenever we needed anything. Check-in and out were a breeze. We’d definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara b.

16 February 2025

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

Short skication

The house is exactly as described. The bunks beds were very comfortable as were the queen beds. Hot tub was great. We enjoyed our three day stay and would book again. Hosts were very quick to respond to our questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 March 2020

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

Wonderful place! No issues!

This house was an absolute pleasure to stay at with plenty of room for a family with kids to spread out and have a good time. Everything in the house was fully stocked from extra towels, blankets, to all types of kitchen ware. The stream shower in the master bedroom was a dream especially after skiing. The fireplace was nice and cozy. The house is on a charming street in Girdwood. Our family will definitely be going back for another ski trip in the future! The owners are very accommodating and kind, their responses were always timely. Thank you again for everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger B., I currently live in Bozeman, MT.

20 February 2020

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

Cozy and convenient place to stay.

It was very cozy and we loved the location- so close to the hill. Loved the fireplace and updated shower/bathroom!

10/10 Excellent

C W.

19 February 2020

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

Feb 2020 Ski trip

Wow! all the comforts of home. They really prepare for your stay. Fire wood ready to go, all the dishes you need, lots of spices and even food to add to your dishes, outdoor grill ready to go and best Keurig I've ever seen :) The steam shower truly helped with recovering these old bones for the second ay of skiing. Loved the theme of the home, original left from builder. Wouldn't change a thing, except needs more icy hot LoL! Owners even helped out exceptionally when I thought I left my keys behind. Thank you guys!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B.

9 September 2019

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

Great

Good

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

12 August 2019

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

Absolutely great stay.

Property was exactly as listed. It was stocked with everything you might need. Town of Girdwood had a really cool vibe that went along with the vibe of the chalet. Steam shower was amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

alexandra p.

26 July 2019

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

Girdwood Groovy

This place was such a blast! The decor encouraged us to listen to 60s music and boy, was it fun. We also had fun fishing for salmon on the river. Definitely would come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lyle H.

26 June 2019

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

Terrific Location

The location is ideal for exploring the Kenai peninsula and Anchorage area. Very comfortable home with easy access to many delightful trails for all skill levels

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

25 May 2019

Ag teacher get away

Wonderful place for a Kenai basecamp. Got to spend a day at Wasilla with the Remington dog team, dead whale autopsy, hang around with Dead Catch crew in Homer and catch up with old friends in Eagle river.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kathryn D.

16 March 2019

Great cabin

The cabin was perfect for the 7 of us. Never felt crowded. The kitchen is tiny but worked fine. Thought the 60’s motif was cute. Kids loved the Xbox and fooseball. The new shower is very nice even though we never took a steam bath. The only reason I didn’t give it a 5 is it smells a little musty in the back of the house. Freezer needs to be cleaned out. Could use an empty cabinet to store our food. As a result had to use the available counter space for our stuff. Would stay again though as overall really liked the cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

patrick a., napa, ca

8 March 2019

Thanks . . .

Cool space. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

tim n.

24 February 2019

Unique home in great location with good privacy and plenty of room

We stayed here on a family vacation in 2019 and really enjoyed the "vintage" decor and finishes in this home. The furniture is absolutely classic. The showers and bathrooms were great and the ski storage and vestibule area was really helpful. The hosts are truly wonderful - they left chocolates and a special note for us and made us feel very welcome (we never met in person). Easy to communicate with and attentive. Location is a quick 10m walk to lifts and there is plenty of parking for 2 or 3 cars. Would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

1 January 2019

Charming, cozy and great location with a view of mountain!

We are life long Alaskans and this cabin took us back to a time of simplicity, coziness, and fun that we experienced as children growing up here. If you want to feel part of old time Alaska and enjoy the great walking location and view of the mountain this is a great place to stay. The bedding and towels were soft and comfy and Jeremy and Debra were very friendly and kind. We would stay here again. Thanks for taking us back into time and making the cabin so welcoming and cozy, Happy New Year 2019!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

DeLena J.

27 December 2018

Cozy and homey.

A great place to visit, close to the ski area and amenities. Also the master bedroom and steam shower is tucked away on its own, great to get away from all the rest of the groups hustle and bustle.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Reginald R., Findlay Ohio

16 September 2018

It was everything and more. Loved the location.

Owners were great. Responsed quickly to each of my questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Houston, TX

27 July 2018

Vintage, Sheek, Retro, Awesome!

Booking was simple, communication was great, arrival, access and departure were all simple and we had no trouble at all. We came up for the Alaskan Xtreme Triathlon (I finished!) and stayed for a week. There were 4 of us and the place was perfect! There are bunk beds in the third bedroom so it could have easily fit more folks or be kid friendly. The location is amazing and close to everything. The kitchen is a little small, but very functional and we had no issues. When we first arrived, we notice the 60’s era big bulb, Christmas lights outside, and when we walked in, it was definitely a blast from the past. While the decor was all 1960’s ish, it was all very comfortable and suited us just fine. There is a steam shower, but we didn’t use it. If I could make one suggestion it would be to upgrade the satellite for the TV. We were outdoors, hiking, fishing, and enjoying all that Alaska has to offer, so it wasn’t a big deal to us. But the one day we tried to watch a little TV, there weren’t many channels, and the reception was not that good. But not enough to stop me from coming back, or giving it a 5 star rating! Top notch place, clean, and great communication! When we come back to Girdwood, we’ll be reaching out for sure! Thanks again for making our stay in Girdwood amazing! Brian

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marda M.

17 July 2018

Groovy!

The steam shower was wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne F.

18 April 2018

The perfect spot

It was big and well equipped with all cookware and condiments. The Newley remodeled bathroom is soooo wonderful. It was the perfect spot for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tauschia C.

14 March 2018

Great property! Great location!

We had a great stay at the Groovy Girdwood Chalet! The decor is cute and the location is awesome. It had all the amenities we could have wanted and was a quick walk to the slopes. The owner was also very responsive if anything came up. As a side note, there are plenty of condiments in the kitchen so if you had something in mind to cook, it might be worth checking to see if what you need is available! Thanks for the great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kim J.

29 December 2017

Great!

Awesome. Girdwood groovy. Great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy and Debra Hurst

We have lived and raised our son in Girdwood for the last 18 years. Girdwood has so much to offer and we enjoy sharing it with visitors.
We live in a separate structure on the same property.

Why they chose this property

The first thing you will notice is location - Perfect, walkable to everything yet quiet and off the beaten track.
This Chalet was purchased from the original owners who commissioned master craftsman Eddie Gendzwill, who refurbished the Alyeska Roundhouse, to build their family cabin in 1965. The family left us most of the original 60's furniture which we have maintained as the chalet's theme. The custom shower, built for two, in the master bedroom provides a welcomed relaxing retreat.

What makes this property unique

This chalet can comfortably host a family of 8 and is only 2 blocks to the ski lift, groomed cross country trails, Jack Sprat Restaurant, or the Sitzmark Bar & Grill. The Girdwood Brewery is only 4 blocks away and Chair 5 and the other downtown girdwood attractions are less than a ten minute walk.
...yet, this chalet is situated on a quiet neighborhood road.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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