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New rustic comtemporary custom chalet 1/2 mile from ski resort
| Sleeps | 7 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
Overview
3 Bedroom/2 bath on private wooded lot with mountain views and hot tub
This new beautifullly appointed Mountain home is a work of art that is fully functionable with its rustic contemporary charm. The home features a grand fireplace, hot tub, fully equiped custom kitchen, 3 bedrooms (2 with amazing mountian views perfect for viewing the Northern lights or star gazing) and 2 bathrooms. The wooded lot adds privacy without obstructing the amazing views. This home will make you vacation or weekend in Girdwood, AK a pleasant and memorable vacation or get-away.
About Sarah Faulkner-Mattingley
Darren and Sarah Mattingley, two life long Alaskans who live in the beautiful resort town of Girdwood with their children and many pets. We like to collect unique properties and transform them into works of art.
Sarah Faulkner-Mattingley purchased this house in 2013
Why Sarah Faulkner-Mattingley chose Alaska
This property was originally built as a small cabin in the late 1960's and was remodeled and added on to in 1985. When we purchased it in 2014 we saw great potential for this property and loved the custom work that was done several years back so we continued on with the rustic theme and added another wing with an additional bedroom while updating the existing structure.
What makes this house unique
Girdwood is a small valley with limited land where the average lot size is about a quarter acre. This home is situated on a larger than average lot but what attracted us to this property was the treed lot and overall charm of the home.
Amenities
Girdwood House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 7
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Mountain View ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 king
Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Video Library
- Deck / Patio
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Hot Tub ...
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- bird watching
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- hiking
- ice skating
- mountain biking
- mountaineering
- paragliding
- rafting
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- tennis
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(16 traveler reviews)
Very nice stay!
Sarah was great and the house worked out perfect. We had a wedding to attend at Alyeska but hadn't brought along an iron for our clothes. Upon request, Sarah delivered an iron and ironing board in just a few minutes.
Hot tub was nice and hot in a peaceful setting. We even saw a few humming birds on the feeder.
Nice home, very cozy feel
We rented this home for a mom's weekend getaway. It perfectly fit 6 adults. All the basic amenities are provided. Hot tub was a nice addition to the weekend! I didn't like that we were charged extra for having 6 people. (Extra charge of $30/night/person over 4 people). I think if the listing says sleeps 7, you should be able to have 7 guests. Other than that it was a great stay!
Annual Family Ski Trip
We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! Sarah was a wonderful host who was extremely helpful answering our questions about the area and house prior to our arrival. Even during our stay she made sure she let us know when and where we would be able to see the northern lights (what a wonderful sight to see). This two bedroom home fit our family of 6 adults perfectly, with wonderful views and an easy walk to the ski slopes in the morning. The house was very comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. Easy walk to the nearby waterfall and local town, so no need to have a car if you are ok with walking a few miles. I highly recommend staying here, worth every penny!
Family vacation near Anchorage.
We stayed here as our Anchorage base. The chalet was very custom and attractive. Inside the exposed beams and rafters added a lot of charm and character. The master bedroom didnt have an attached bathroom but the wall of windows and private balcony was amazing. The other bedroom had similar views. Waking up to a daybreak in with a wall of windows was quite a sight. Downstairs, the fireplace was perfect for adding ambience and a bit of warmth to the house. Being there in the dead season, Girdwood was a very quiet place to spend time. Although this location is not in walking distance to the eateries and post office, its an easy 2-3 min drive away.
Sarah contacted us to notify us that we could check in early since there were no guests there prior to us, and later, Darren dropped by to greet us and show us how to use the amenities such as the fireplace and hot tub. (we dont have fireplaces in houses here in hawaii).
We left a rice cooker/steamer for your future guests. Thank you for a great stay.
Better than advertised
Sarah was a wonderful host. She met us on arrival and provided very clear instructions on everything that we would need. One big disappointment was the metered Wi-Fi connection. It appears that is normal for Alaska so it isn't a complaint, just one thing I wish were different. Beyond that, the property is exactly what you see in the photos. Its very well appointed - clean and very thoughtfully laid out. Everything was labeled and where you would expect it to be for the weary traveler. The location is perfect - tucked away on a quiet street but accessible if you need to make a quick escape for activities.
There is no question that we would stay again if our travels brings us back to Alaska.
Awesome Home
We loved the convenience of the home to Seward and Whittier. The home was very comfortable and accommodating for us. There was everything we needed. The bedding was so comfortable, the home was very clean! I am very OCD and particular and it was as I was in hopes of. Sarah was very kind and efficient in all the details leading up to our arrival. The mountain views were amazing from the deck and the bedroom. We really enjoyed the comforts of their home and would highly recommend to anyone seeking solitude and views and cleanliness and comfort. There were no issues at all. Thanks again for making our stay so incredible, it is much appreciated.
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Rates & Availability
Girdwood House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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summer 2
Jul 9 2017 -
Sep 15 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$400
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$400
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Additional information about rental rates
| cleaning | $150 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $1,000 |
| Tax Rate | 12.0% |
A deposit of $1000.00 is authorized on your Credit card at time of check-in and released at check out if no damage has been done to the property during the rental period. 5 day minimum rental during summer (June, July and August).
Our cancellation policy is as follows: If you cancel your reservation 45 days or more prior
to your reserved date then you will receive a full refund minus a $40.00 cancellation fee.
Any cancellations less than 45 days prior to your reservation you will only be refunded your
payment if we are able to rebook the property for the dates you had reserved. If we do
rebook the property then you will receive a refund for the full amount paid less a $40
cancellation fee.
$500.00 due at time of booking if rental date is more than 45 days away with remainder due 45 days prior to arrival. Full amount due at time of booking if arrival date is 45 days or less from time of booking.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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