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Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking.

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The living room is open to the dining and kitchen with lots of large windows.
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The cabin is nestled into a mature forest of hemlock and spruce trees.
The cabin is a warm and bright space to stay during the winter season.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102130 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Girdwood Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Girdwood Town Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom on 2nd floor

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking.

You will love this quiet cabin surrounded by mature hemlock and spruce trees. It’s a great base to explore all that this part of Alaska has to offer. Only 1/2 mile to Alyeska ski resort. Tons of hiking and biking nearby. A short drive will take you to Anchorage, Turnagain Arm, Whittier, or Portage Glacier. Seward is close enough for a day trip for a fishing charter, a wildlife cruise, or a hike at Exit Glacier. After each day’s adventures, come home to this warm and inviting space. Hop into the steam shower to help you unwind, or pour a glass of wine to enjoy in the sunroom. On warmer days, open all the windows and from any room you can enjoy the pleasant babbling from the small creek that runs through the property. Our young boys have spent hours playing in the creek during the summer months – your kids or grandkids will too. On colder days, the furnace will keep the cabin warm, but nothing compares to the all embracing warmth of a wood stove.

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Chris Wightman
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No guests that are not part of the group sleeping at the cabin without prior approval.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Girdwood

Located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Girdwood Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Girdwood Town Square - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Alyeska Aerial Tram - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Crow Creek Mine - 15 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 7 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coast Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chair 5 Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Girdwood Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Seven Glaciers Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing cabin close to lifts, brewery, dining, hiking and biking. located?

This family-friendly Girdwood cabin is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Chugach National Forest and Alyeska Ski Resort. Girdwood Park and Moose Meadow Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

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

Great place for quick getaway

Quick visit with spouse and I, great space for many more, fairly well stocked though we didn't really test it out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew b.

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

Great value

Easy decision to stay here again. Property is well maintained & clean. Had all the comforts of home & easy access to Alyeska Resort can’t be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike S.

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

Cozy cabin in the woods

We had a great time! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan U.

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

Good choice for Girdwood stay

This is a beautiful house in a wooded, peaceful neighborhood of Girdwood. The house has a deck with views and sounds of the nearby stream. The house was well stocked with all the essentials and more that were needed for our ten day stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette J.

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

Large home in Quiet Neighborhood

We spent Thanksgiving time here with our family. There were six adults and 2 teens. We went out for Thanksgiving dinner but did cook other meals at the house. This home is nice with three levels and a bedroom on each level. We had trouble with the dish washer and the owner texted us right away and we fixed the problem. It was a very peaceful time here . Some of the family went cross country skiing. We used the wool stove which made it quite cozy. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne K.

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

Great Stay!

Great place, loved all the extras. Nice that each living space/ bedrooms had bathrooms. Kitchen had so much, nice to have options. Only thing that we would change is the bed comforters more updated. And maybe some wine glasses. 😊 host very responsive. The kitchen table / bench was our favorite hang out. Loved the boot drying set up in ski/snowboard area. Lots of nice little touches that made it feel homey. Perfect place for our little stay. Would do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier S.

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

Great place for an Alaska vacation

The home is a three bedroom, but sleeps ten people comfortably. It is well stocked and well maintained. Close to many hiking trails and kayaking in Prince William Sound My only negative would be that the oven needed cleaning, but it did not bother us since we didn't use it. Communication with the owner was easy and helpful. A bonus if you go in August is that the backyard is full of blueberries. I would definitely would come back to stay at the house again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lia H.

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

Very clean, great location

This is a well-kept house situated right in Girdwood near the ski area, plenty of restaurants and trails. The house was very comfortable and had plenty of room for our family, in fact 2 families with kids could easily fit. There are tree views out of most of the windows which feels cozy and cabin-like. There is no shower in the master bath upstairs but there is a sauna shower on the main floor. Our only downer was that there was a list of chores to complete before checkout (place towels in washer and start a load, make sure fireplace is swept clean, etc, etc). Not a big deal but we already felt the cleaning fee was high and anything extra can be tough when you are trying to get kids packed and out the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Great layout for a weekend getaway

A group of us girls that work at the hospital stayed here as a weekend getaway. The location was great, the layout was perfect for the number of ladies we had and we felt very safe and secure. The only thing I would comment on is that the dumpster was full from prior stays which made it difficult to place our garbage in there while cleaning up, but overall it was a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Great place to stay

This was a great place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. This was my first time staying at a VRBO so I had a few questions at different times and owners were quick to respond in a timely manor. Loved the creek right in front of the property. It is a little small, but it was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariann T.

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

Family gathering in Girdwood

Our family traveled from all over the US to meet in Alaska for our parent's 60th anniversary. They loved the home and chose the main level bedroom with adjacent full bath & steam shower (which they said made them feel pampered). This was one of 3 homes we rented & my husband & I stayed here as well on the upper level with other family members coming and going and some staying at various times in the bunk room on the lower level. Great location with easy access to the cute town of Girdwood with it's cute shops and The Grind coffee shop which we frequented. It's easy enough to walk to and takes about 10-15 minutes to do so. You can also chose a longer walk up to the Alyeska resort where there are more gorgeous views and another coffee shop (do you see a theme here? ;-). This place had everything we needed, super responsive hosts and the most peaceful setting with a bubbling brook right right alongside. We spent quite a bit of time just sitting on the deck enjoying that sound and the forest that snugged right up to the house. There were lots of items left by other guests (and perhaps some by the hosts) such as spices, honey, tea, etc. You may want to check the supply before you decide to buy anything of a non-perishable nature as it may already be there. Crow Creek Mercantile is a quaint general store in Girdwood where you can surprisingly get a lot of items that I hadn't anticipated finding. My Dad's favorite Oregon Chai mix for example. We'd definitely stay here again and are already talking about our next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Christina B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

Good location, walkable to resort and downtown. Lovely lot with a creek running through it. Home had everything you'll need, but a bit dated and could use a good cleaning. Steam shower was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy J.

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

Snowy winter wonderland

Brought my team to Alyeska for a planning conference and fun! House was great just a one suggestion…wine glasses ! Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Great location and easy access

Our stay was fantastic as the home was easily accessible and spacious and central to several sites that we visited. We appreciated the communication before our stay and upon check-in. Highly recommend and hope to be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN S., Detroit MI

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

Great house in a great location!

My family and I stayed here to attend a wedding at Alyeska resort. Great location, just 5 minutes from the resort. The house was clean, and comfortable. My family of 5 adults had plenty of room. Would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

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

Spacious and comfortable

Nine of us stayed here for four nights and we loved the property. There was plenty of space to spread out. We cooked several meals and had everything we needed. Many of us enjoyed sitting out on the deck, listening to the trickle of the stream. This house in the woods is so beautiful that it was hard to leave. Check in and check out directions were standard and simple for us. We would recommend this home to other large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

From a flat state

The house is beautiful and the description of the property is very accurate. Being from Kansas we were so taken with the scenery.. it is unusual for us to be nestled in the mountains.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Great location and very clean!

This location was great. Central to everything in Girdwood - and close to Whittier as well. Very clean! We stayed during the fall, but this would also be a great location for ski season.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Awesome house and a great location!

We enjoyed our group trip with small kids! We brought bikes and biked around a lot. We did encounter 3 different bears while there so be bear aware and don’t put your trash out!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

myra r.

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

Amazing!

Great, clean, comfortable!!! We really enjoyed our week stay at the house and in Girdwood! The steam shower is a gem!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Will S., Hermosa Beach, CA, USA

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

Fantastic Property! Perfect Location! Extremely Well Kept!

This was my first time using VRBO, and the experience was perfect. From the the moment I booked the property, Chris and Becky were excellent hosts. Very thorough when asked about the property. Also, very helpful with pre arrival information since our trip was in the middle of a Pandemic. Once we arrived at the property, we found everything was exactly as described! Had a fantastic time, and already planning to stay here again in the winter time as the location to the resort is minutes away. Thanks again! -Will

10/10 Excellent

Selena S.

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

Adventures in Alaska

On June 28th, we arrived in Anchorage (from the Space Coast of Florida) in order to visit my brother whom is stationed with the Army. We found this beautiful home after searching several locations near by. The owner was very knowledgeable about some things to do around the property such as trails, the wildlife conservation and the old mining town. A lot of what there is to do in the area is only a short car ride from the cabin. The views from the trip to the cabin are breathtaking. The home was warm,very cozy and beautiful all around. You will love the sauna shower on the first floor. The wrap around windows on the first floor showed a wonderful view of the property. I suggest opening the rolling windows as there is a creek that runs through the property and the sounds of nature make you feel as if you are out in the open air.The home had many accommodations for sleeping quarters for our medium size group of seven. My son loved going on walks around the neighborhood(don't forget the bear spray) and playing at the park down the road from the cabin. There is a small grocery store near by as Anchorage is about an hour drive. The neighbors were very friendly and even helped us when we encountered our first bear of the trip. FYI make sure to secure the trash can because he definitely got some goodies during our stay. Some things I would like to suggest would be Beluga Point as you drive into Anchorage, the quaint mining town in the mountains, Portage Glacier boat tours, trails near the Aleyska Resort, and there is also a beautiful waterfall only a five minute car ride from the cabin as well. There is so much to see and we tried to experience everything but unfortunately time was limited. We hope to one day travel back to Alaska and if the cabin is available we will definitely try to stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Chris Wightman

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We have lived in Anchorage for almost a decade and quickly fell in love with visiting Girdwood for the skiing (alpine and Nordic) and sledding in winter, hiking and mountain biking in the summer. We feel fortunate to have this amazing cabin within walking distance of the lifts at Alyeska. We stay here often, and are happy to share the space with others when we are not here.

Why they chose this property

We loved this cabin from the first time we saw it. We loved the feel of the great room, with large windows looking out on mature trees. The small stream that runs along the front of the cabin, under the driveway then down the property is a great addition. On warm summer days, open the windows and listen to the creek. Our young boys also love to play in it.

What makes this property unique

It's only a half mile to the Day Lodge at Alyeska, a world class ski resort. In the summer the resort offers mountain biking, and the area has an almost infinite amount of amazing hiking trails.

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