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Carriage House Suite - cozy 1st level duplex apt.

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A rustic wooden cabin with a green roof, a porch with railings, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A wooden gazebo with a hot tub, surrounded by a deck and a garden.
A cabin surrounded by snow-covered trees with a view of the Northern Lights.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door.
A rural road with a vintage car, a water wheel, and houses in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Girdwood Town Square
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Place, Girdwood Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Girdwood Town Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 01

2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Carriage House Suite - cozy 1st level duplex apt.

The Suite occupies the first level of the beautiful creek-side timber frame Lodge nestled in the forest. This 1,000 sq. ft. apt. offers 3 bedrooms/3 baths with a cozy common area, including a kitchen, dinning and living area... that is small for more than 4, but perfect for groups spending their time mostly out.

MOA #STR20261956

Carriage House Accommodations is a rustic-ly elegant boutique property offering 3 guest rooms in the Summer and 3 private Cottages Year-round.

This cozy Timber-frame Lodge & Cottages is quietly set on 2 forested acres along California creek, 1 mile from Alyeska Ski Resort. Perfect for a romantic getaway or groups wanting to gather together and enjoy nice amenities such as a gorgeous outdoor hot tub and gazebo, fire pit and outdoor games. Come for the adventure ....you will want to stay for the comfort!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: weddings
Weddings & private parties, Conference & events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 791845vb
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
Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings & private parties, Conference & events
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

About the area

Girdwood

Located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, this apartment is in a rural area and by the ocean. 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 State Park and McHugh Creek Recreation Area. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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What's nearby

  • Chugach State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Girdwood Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Girdwood Town Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Glacier City Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 5 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chair 5 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seven Glaciers Restaraunt - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coast Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • Girdwood Izakaya

Frequently asked questions

Is Carriage House Suite - cozy 1st level duplex apt. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carriage House Suite - cozy 1st level duplex apt.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carriage House Suite - cozy 1st level duplex apt.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carriage House Suite - cozy 1st level duplex apt.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carriage House Suite - cozy 1st level duplex apt. located?

Located in Alyeska, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Chugach State Park, Girdwood Park and Girdwood Town Square. Glacier City Hall and Marlow Pavilion are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean great place

Would definitely Stay there again and recommend it to anybody
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
We welcome you back, and look forward to hosting our future guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful site and great suite

The suite had everything we needed as a family. The site was well kept and the hot tub a nice touch. Girdwood is a cute little spot and feels like it is much further from the city than it is which is great for a get away.!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you , the Suite is a full apartment, used only as a rental, and kept impeccably clean. A large hot tub is available for all guests to enjoy in this quiet getaway resort town.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location! Clean & Comfortable!

Stayed at the Carriage House while in town for a ski race with my husband and two kids and it was a wonderful experience. Kitchen had everything we needed, but if you don't want to cook, you can walk right up the driveway and you are at the Double Musky! Beds were comfortable, bathrooms in every room and the hot tub was a nice option after long, cold days on the slopes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your response! The Carriage House is located directly across from the Double Musky Restaurant and 1 mile from the ski resort. The hot tub make a nice end to any day, along with many summer games that are available.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girdwood

This is a wonderful place to stay and we especially loved having a separate bathroom with each bedroom. There is not much of a common space inside but there are lawn chairs outside and no breakfast which we were prepared for but good to know .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Thank you for pointing out 2 important features of this apartment...each bedroom has its own en-suite bath but because it is designed as a B&B the common area/gathering space is small. This unit is perfect for those wanting their own bedrooms and baths but are spending there time out and about. This is located on 2 beautiful acres and has outdoor spaces to gather.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place for family get-a-way!

The bedrooms with individual bathrooms were comfortable and made for less time waiting for everyone to "go out". The kitchen/dining area is small but worked just fine for making our own breakfast/lunch and snack times. The close proximity to the "Double Musky" makes at least one dinner out a breeze. the hot tub made for fun evening soak, leading to a nice quiet night of sleep. Owners were easy to contact and were interested in our comfort. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review! Each bedroom in the Suite has its own bath, but the common areas - Kitchen, dining room and living room are small, as this space is typically run as a Bed & Breakfast. The Double Musky, probably the best restaurant in Alaska, is directly across the street! The hot tub, has an amazing gazebo and adds a nice end to any day =)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Any of the negative reviews are BS. This place is great. No common area isn’t huge for parties but listing is very clear. Many cooking basics are in fridge who’s is awesome. We love pay it forward VRBO homes. Still their dog is great and Lucy the cat likes to visit. Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review and kind words! The Suite is designed as a B&B and as such offers 3 bedrooms each with an in-suite bath with a cozy living, dinning room and kitchen. Our two pets Stella the chocolate lab mmix and Lucy the black and white kitty, both rescues and into their senior years enjoy welcoming our guests as much as we do!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This was our second time staying at the carriage house. It has a great location. This time there was a group of 6 of us and we fit nicely into the suite and liked that each room had its own bathroom. The owners are so friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay in Girdwood

Our stay at the carriage house suite was great. Rachel was an awesome host, who was always checking in to make sure everything was to our liking. The location is convenient for going to Alyeska and to the other shops and restaurants in town. We didn't cook while we were there but there seemed to be all the things there you would need to make a meal. Overall this was a great stay that I'd recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun spot

Cute spot across from the Double Musky! Comfortable beds, easy check in and nice hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Radiant heat… ahhh

Lovely downstairs apartment with full kitchen. Close to trails and had a hot tub. It was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

10 out of 10 would stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Everything was perfect and we had a great time. We felt at home from the very first minute we walked in. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Home

We enjoyed our holiday away from home and Rachel and Jake were very accommodating. I really enjoyed that each room had their own bathroom! Thank you ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

Will stay there again! Clean and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasantly surprised

It was clean, cozy, and very relaxing. Exactly what me and my mom friends needed to let loose and let go of the daily stresses. We enjoyed to hot tub and the nestled in the woods feel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Super comfortable, clean and perfect for our group.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best B&B in Girdwood

Amazing accommodations with a really great location. It was a great place for my family to enjoy Girdwood in a beautiful home with as perfect location. Cant wait to go back!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice & Clean Winter Wonderland

Property is maintained and cared for and had well thought out rooms and amenities. TVs in each of the rooms might leave a family needing one in the sitting area for little one’s but makes sense for adults that would rather visit and play games. Owner Rachel was welcoming and helpful. It is located directly across the street from the famous Double Musky restaurant which is always on our “must go” list when visiting Girdwood. The only thing we were expecting from seeing the listing was a fireplace that we could enjoy but there was not one in the downstairs unit (this is a multi-unit place so there very well could have been one somewhere else). We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snowy NYE 2020

We had a wonderful time at the Carriage house on NYE. It was such a nice touch that Rachel & Jake left homemade breads to greet us with when we checked in. The bedrooms were very spacious and we loved that each had its private bathroom. Rachel was so nice to check in with us to make sure there wasn't anything we needed. We also enjoyed the community hot tub. We woke up New Years day to 20" of snow and they were so quick to plow the driveway so that we could head home. We really enjoyed our stay and their hospitality and would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Archival

4/10 Poor

a boarding house in the woods - don't be excited

Beware- Read the lodging description carefully. I thought I rented the space for 2 families to celebrate a birthday, but the atmosphere was depressing. re-reading the ad, I suppose it is accurate to call the common spaces "cozy" because the broken table could only seat 3 people. Anyone else needed to hover awkwardly near the door which opens directly into the kitchen. what was possibly intended to be the living room is simply a bedroom with a futon and tv. there are no windows in the dining area so the space is dark and narrow. overall it appears the space has been converted to function as a boarding house or B&B. it should not be used for larger groups or families. the entrance is not lit or well-marked, but you can find it as long as you know where the Double Musky is. when you arrive, don't be surprised that the care-giver's dog will be released from upstairs to bark at you. this dog will not hurt you but it will be released at you every time a guest comes and goes. the Carriage House website and listing is deceptive. You'll see images of beautiful stand-alone houses, but that's not what you're renting! Renter beware. If you're solo or a couple and don't plan to hang around in your room- it's in pleasant walking distance from downtown Girdwood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
We can only hope that guests booking our property will read the description which clearly states this is an apartment on the 1st level of our home. There are 3 well appointed bedrooms each with an ensuite bath. The common areas are small for larger groups trying to gather which is why we cap the number of people at 6 and clearly state that. If spending your time out, this property is ideal and good value, as it is set up and run in the summer as a B&B, and as such has very nice amenities. No parties are permitted or unreserved guests, this guest had both and were therefore crowded and uncomfortable. Our mixed lab "Stella" does like to greet guests with a warm barking welcome! Please contact us if you have any questions about this beautiful property. Thank you for reading this =)

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Hatcher

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Rachel Hatcher, the last of 7 girls, grew up on a family farm in West Jupiter, Florida, where along with her sisters raised and trained horses and cattle, and showed through the 4-H program. She attended Florida Atlantic University and graduated with a bachelor of Finance with a minor in Accounting . After working in Public Accounting for several years, she realized sitting behind a desk was not her cup of tea. She met Jake in 1991 and soon after took a long sabbatical to travel Australia and New Zealand by bicycle, which opened her eyes beyond the corporate ladder and and eventually brought her to Alaska in 1994 Jake Thompson, grew up in the Panama Canal Zone, and spent many summers in Sabula, Iowa where his mother’s side of the family is from. Jake is the 3rd generation from Panama with grandparents that went to work on the Panama Canal in 1905. A few years after graduating High School, Jake came to the States and lived in Tallahassee, Florida where he played Rugby and pursued a trade education. Jake ended up in the construction field and his love of woodworking led to the desire to build timber frame homes, and the Carriage House Accommodations is a fine example of his work.

Why they chose this property

The Carriage House Accommodations is located on 2 wooded acres along California Creek, on the edge of the Chugach Forest looking directly at Alyeska and Max's mountain.
Walking distance to hiking trails, many activities, shops and restaurants. This Craftsman style unit will warm you with the beautiful wood beams and quality woodworking.

What makes this property unique

The Carriage House Suite is nested in the spruce and hemlock trees on 2 acres, along California Creek looking back on Alyeska and Max's mountain where Alyeska Resort is located. Located right on the edge of town within easy walking distance to many restaurants (directly across from the Double Musky Restaurant), shops, easy access to great hiking trails and 1 mile to Alyeska Ski Resort.

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