Location: Girdwood, Alaska, USA (Within 45 minutes drive to Anchorage, Whittier, and Portage) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 2-16)
Keywords: Vacation Home
This comfortably large executive home is located 2 blocks from the base of Alyeska Ski resort, 45 minutes south of Anchorage along the scenic Seward highway.
Girdwood offers a bounty of both winter and summer activities, from downhill and cross-country skiing in winter to hiking and biking in the summer.
Girdwood is the ideal basecamp for your Alaska vacation, centrally located to some of the best fishing in Alaska, and only 20 miles north of Whittier and Portage, the launching point for glacier and marine tours and Prince William Sound.
Situated in the most northerly temperate rain forest, Girdwood is surrounded by the Chugach National forest, the third largest national forest in the United States.
Your host, Bill Connell, is happy to assist you in the planning of your dream alaska vacation.
The Girdwood Suite Retreat has some very unique and special features:
1) The house is located on 0.6 acre surrounded old growth forest and is one of the largest parcels of land so close to the base of the resort.
2) The home was constructed in 2001 by EECC, one of the top contractors in Alaska. It is a 3000 square foot house designed to be open and comfortable.
3) It has one of the largest private outside decks in Girdwood with a covered hot tub that has a view of the Alyeska tram and the ski resort.
The features of the house include four bedrooms, two and a half baths, with a total of five sleeping areas that accommodate 10 people comfortably. The upstairs has three large bedrooms and two bedrooms can be made into a separate suite for privacy. There is a large loft with a futon and recreation activities for children and a full bath. Going downstairs is the master bedroom, including a separate walk-in bathroom with garden tub, full-size shower and walk-in closets. The house also features a separate formal dining area, which can sit eight people, a large spacious family room, an ultra modern kitchen with granite countertops and maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. In addition there is a mud room with a half bath and front loader washer and dryer. Going out the back kitchen door you will find one of the most private, largest decks in Girdwood. Going up a 30 foot walkway you will find a 30 by 30 deck where with a covered area towards the back of the deck and a eight person hot tub and barbecue area. The deck is surrounded by trees and completely private.
One bedroom offers an office setup complete with fax machine, copier, and high speed Internet. The upstairs bathroom is equipped with safety grab bars. There also is a two car garage and parking for four vehicles in the driveway.
The owner Bill Connell will be glad to consider any special needs or accommodations.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Beds
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- located on a .6 acre lot with old growth trees and the largest out door deck in Girdwood . Only 400 yards from the base of The Mount Alyeska Ski Resort.New Hot Tub in 2010. Backs to a greenspace and is more like a compound. We also have a cabin that is 24’ x 30’ and connected to the Suite Retreat by raised walkways beyond the hot tub area. The cabin has it's own full bathroom, full kitchen, and two full sized beds in the loft (and full sized sleeper sofa).
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$350/night 3-4 people, use of entire house, 2 night minimum.
$450/night 5-7 people, use of entire house, 2 night minimum.
$500/night 8-10 people, use of entire house, 2 night minimum.
$700/night 11-16 people, use of entire house and cabin, 2 night minimum.
12% Anchorage Borough Bed Tax applies.
10% discount for one week or more, or for active duty military.
50% deposit to confirm reservation. Balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellations less than 30 days will be refunded ONLY if unit is rebooked.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Credit Cards Accepted:
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Map & Owner's Profile
Owner's Map of Girdwood
Owner Bill Connell has been a Girdwood resident for 11 years. He is active in the Girdwood Lions Club and a board member of the Girdwood Chamber of commerce. An avid skier and splits his time between Girdwood and New Symrna Beach FL where his 3 children live. This is the 5th year of using Home away and VRBO and now with the addition of the cabin I have the 3rd largest rental in Girdwood. Thanks for staying.
Property Photos
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- View from Front - Girdwood Real Estate
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- Ultra Modern Kitchen - Girdwood Real Estate
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- Backyard Deck with Covered Hot Tub - Girdwood Real Estate
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- Living Room
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- Deck Walkway to Cabin
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- Covered Hot Tub
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- Back Deck of Suite Retreat
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- Summer Sun
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- Bill Connell, owner of Girdwood Suite Retreat
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- Suite Retreat under Mt. Alyeska
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- Dining Room Table
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- Cabin Interior
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- Cabin Kitchen
Traveler Reviews (22)
Great place to bring a Ski Team
Guest: Nick
(Killington, VT)
Date of Stay: 12/12/11
Review Submitted: 12/24/11
I recently brought a group of 11 athletes and two coaches to Girdwood for some races. This house with the cabin was ideal for our group. There was plenty of room for everyone and we had everything we needed. The Garage was great for tuning and having WiFi was a nice change form other places I have stayed in Girdwood. Compared to other rentals in Girdwood for ski teams this is the only place that I will stay in the future. Thanks
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful place
Guest: Alaskan Golfers
(Big Lake, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11
Review Submitted: 09/20/11
Roomy and tastefully furnished with every convenience. Eight of us spent a long week-end and enjoyed our time here immensely. Quiet and private, but centrally located to everything in the Girdwood area. We would recommend this spot to anyone.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Very Comfortable - Clean and Great Location
Guest: Julie M.
Date of Stay: 07/21/11
Review Submitted: 08/04/11
Our stay was very comfortable. The house is very spacious. There were 5 of us, including my mother and we each had our own room and privacy. The kitchen is great and provided all our needs. Master Bedroom and bath are very nice. Bill was very accommodating. We did not use the cabin but would next time, bringing up more family. Centralized location for traveling from north of Anchorage to Homer. This is ideal for a ski vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great rental, can't wait to come back!
Guest: Heather
(Anchorage, AK)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11
Review Submitted: 05/16/11
A few of my friends and I recently stayed at Girdwood Suite Retreat and we had a GREAT time. We particularly enjoyed the roomy hottub and the comfortable living room. The property was clean, comfortable, and well mantained. In addition it was a short (15 mins or so) walk from some great restaurants and of course the Sitzmark Bar in Girdwood. There were six adults and we all had plenty of room to spread out and plenty of room to lay our heads down to sleep. We didn't use the cabin at the back of the house but I can't wait to come back with an even larger party next time and take advantage of that. A few of house hopped in the car and drove about five minutes and took advantage of Winner Creek Trail which was not too strenous and perfect for a cool spring day. The owner was very helpful and answered all of my numerous questions in a timely manner. Overall, I couldn't be happier with our time at Girdwood Suite Retreat. See you real soon, I hope!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Home for a Perfect Women's Retreat
Guest: Carrie
(Eagle River, AK)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11
Review Submitted: 04/05/11
This home was everything we wanted and more! We had a group of 10-15 women and needed a good amt of space to eat, drink, hang out, hot tub, sleep, etc. The bedrooms were roomy with comfortable beds and the cabin was perfect (Bill I want the blueprints so we can build our own!) The hot tub was is great shape, fit plenty of us, and was clean and well-cared for. Plenty of parking; offers a large dining room table with 6 chairs in addition to a kitchen table with 5-6 chairs; kitchen was fully loaded; stove, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer, and coffee maker all worked well; plenty of stemware for wine and drinks; deck is huge, etc etc. Bill made the reservation process very easy for our large group, and he allowed us to take our time checking out which was very appreciated. All weekend long we talked about how this will become an annual event for us and we plan to reserve this home again in the future! Thanks Bill!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
What a place!
Guest: Jen
(Anchorage)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11
Review Submitted: 02/14/11
We were all jaw drops when we arrived here for a ski weekend. What a place! It really does sleep as many as it claims, in beds, not couches, etc. Has plenty of space for all, and is walking distance from the mountain. We really had a great time here and Bill couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating to us. You won't be let down by this place. Thanks Bill!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect weekend getaway!!!
Guest: rhe07
(Bluffton, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 11/05/09
Review Submitted: 09/23/10
My huusband and family enjoyed this place. It was like a home away from home. We used the house to do a small wedding and our guests were comfortable. It had 4 beautiful rooms and a loft with a bed to accommodate my family, the kitchen was fully furnished, so we didn't have to worry about bringing kitchen supplies and the living space inside was very spacious. The backyard deck was large enough to entertain and also had a hot tub and barbeque area. The big plus was the private cabin in the back that could sleep up to 5 guests, and it also had a mini kitchen inside which was awesome. I definitely recommend this house for weekend getaways and private events. Its a perfect place for your home base in Girdwood. I will definitely be coming back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect weekend getaway!!!
Guest: rhe07
(Bluffton, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 11/05/09
Review Submitted: 09/23/10
My huusband and family enjoyed this place. It was like a home away from home. We used the house to do a small wedding and our guests were comfortable. It had 4 beautiful rooms and a loft with a bed to accommodate my family, the kitchen was fully furnished, so we didn't have to worry about bringing kitchen supplies and the living space inside was very spacious. The backyard deck was large enough to entertain and also had a hot tub and barbeque area. The big plus was the private cabin in the back that could sleep up to 5 guests, and it also had a mini kitchen inside which was awesome. I definitely recommend this house for weekend getaways and private events. Its a perfect place for your home base in Girdwood. I will definitely be coming back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
AMAZING!!!!
Guest: Orrin & Tamara
(Eagle River, Ak.)
Date of Stay: 08/27/10
Review Submitted: 09/09/10
We had our wedding there on the 28th of August, we couldn't have chosen a more perfect setting. The owner, from the beginning was so helpful and offered such wonderful ideas.. down to making sure the flowers around the house were perfect. They were so beautiful and inviting for the guests. Our wedding was a small affair and the house would have comfortably fit alot more people. It did rain on our wedding day but the inside fireplace was perfect for the occasion. The memories we made that weekend were phenomenal.. from the wedding, to hiking glaciers nearby, to just relaxing on the spacious deck in the evenings. I feel so blessed to have found such an amazing house with such beautiful character. We will be vacationing there a couple times a year from now on, as well as alot of our guests. Thank You, to the owner.... for opening up such a good vibe,beautiful home for people to enjoy!!! Truly a rare Gem !!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Our family vacation was perfect staying here!
Guest: Lenny Tropiano
(Cedar Park, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10
Review Submitted: 07/30/10
As an employee of HomeAway, I got the chance to use our service for the first time in Girdwood, AK. My family and I spent a week in this awesome home, deep in the Alyeska Mountain region of Girdwood (about 1 hour from downtown Anchorage). The house was perfect for our retreat, we especially loved the fact that it was very close to lots of great sightseeing, restaurants and services. We went down to Whittier, Seward, up the Alyeska Tram, Crow Creek Mine, hiked to the Hand Tram and lots of other fun days. The house is very big, woulds sleep many more. We had use of their large deck and hot tub (which was fun to use after a long day of walking around glaciers and hiking). Bill was an excellent host, although we never met him personally, he made sure our stay was perfect. He checked in and made sure we knew to call him if we needed anything! He was very knowledgeable about the area and would definitely rent this house again if we go to Alaska for another vacation in the future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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