Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK

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The lodge circular fireplace centers our comfortable living room.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Mountain view

Explore the area

Girdwood, AK

Girdwood Park8 min walk
Alyeska Ski Resort8 min walk
Girdwood Town Square13 min walk
Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This spacious, executive-style house is located two blocks from the base of Mount Alyeska Resort in the beautiful Girdwood Valley, a 35-minute drive along the ocean shores of Turnagain Arm south of Anchorage.

As one of the finest luxury rental homes in Girdwood, this all-redwood-sided house features a large, gourmet kitchen with Brazilian granite counters, a professional gas cook stove, an Indian slate floor, elegant stainless appliances, and a roomy kitchen island for seating and entertaining. Offering over 3,000 square feet of luxurious space, decorations include a variety of local art from Alaska's best known artists and multiple alaskan motif stain glass windows.

The main living area has hardwood floors, and features a large open circular fireplace with multiple couchs and chairs around it and a wall of windows with a gorgeous view of Mount Alyeska. There is also a game room area with a pool table, stereo, and a carpeted TV room with a large flat screen TV with cable, DVD/VCR surround sound system and several more comfy couches and chairs for relaxing at the end of a hard day. The main bathroom features a large, multi-person 80-gallon Jacuzzi tub set in travertine tile, perfect for melting your aches and pains away. Wireless internet is available for those travelers needing to stay in touch with the world.

There are four carpeted, roomy bedrooms upstairs and a bath to service three of the bedrooms in addition to the Master Bedroom bath (and a third full bathroom on the main level).
1. Master Suite: One king-sized bed, TV/DVD and a private bath with jetted jacuzzi tub.
2. Bedroom Two: Two queen beds and one twin bed, TV/VCR.
3. Bedroom Three: One queen bed, one twin bed and a full-sized baby crib.
4. Bedroom Four: Two double twin-sized bunk beds (total of four beds).

If you are looking for a comfortable house to base your South-central Alaska travels from in one of the finest communities in Alaska, Girdwood Valley is it. On the shores of Turnagain Arm, surrounding by seven glaciers, tall mountains, North America's northern most rain forest and located 35 minutes from Anchorage along one of America's most scenic coastal highways, Girdwood is to Alaska what Aspen is to Colorado.

Come relax in our little piece of heaven!

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Property manager

Audrey or Win Faulkner

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Aerial view of Girdwood Valley Guest House

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please tell me the purpose for your trip so I can assist w/ plans/ideas/suggestions.

Please be accurate with the number of guests who will be staying/utilizing the lodge. We do not allow gatherings w/ non-guests w/out prior approval.

No smoking OF ANY KIND in the lodge (there is a covered carport for this) and no pets, even "visiting" pets.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Girdwood

this holiday home is located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, and is in the mountains and on a river. Crow Creek Mine and Hope & Sunrise Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alyeska Ski Resort and Girdwood Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Girdwood, AK

What's nearby

Girdwood Park - 8 min walk
Alyeska Ski Resort - 8 min walk
Girdwood Town Square - 13 min walk
Alyeska Aerial Tram - 3 min drive
Crow Creek Mine - 11 min drive

Getting around

Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 5 min drive
Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
‪Coast Pizza - ‬4 min drive
‪Seven Glaciers Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Ice Cream Shop - ‬4 min drive
‪Girdwood Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK located?

This family-friendly Girdwood holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Chugach National Forest and Alyeska Ski Resort. Girdwood Park and Girdwood Center for Visual Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

15 Mar 2024

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

Authentic as it gets!

This place is absolutely wonderful. Cozy. Close enough to walk to the mountain. Everything you could want!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Edward D.

13 Mar 2024

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

A great Alaskan getaway

Great hosts and great home … so close to everything and makes the stay wonderful!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristopher t.

8 Mar 2024

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

Close to Resort, spacious and comfortable

Lots of beds, good location, kind owner. We will definitely come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

3 Mar 2024

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

Everything we were looking for!

I would highly recommend this place for whatever adventure awaits... The owners did a great job with communication and ensured we had everything we needed during our stay. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked. Our group loved sitting around the unique fire place. And the pool table allowed us to wind down after skiing all day. Again, I would most definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

10 Aug 2023

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

Perfect for family vacation

The location was perfect for exploring the Kenai Peninsula. Girdwood is a neat community. The Faulkner house has character and we felt at home. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out or be together for games and conversation. And the views are amazing!!! Our family would go back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

24 Jul 2023

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

Big open plan house in a great location. Big kitchen; big enough for more than one cook.

It was very private and quiet. Did not use the outside fire ring because the mosquitoes were plentiful.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

20 Jul 2023

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

Great home

This house has a great layout for family or friends. The kitchen/family room/extra space is all open and allows for everyone to be together and doing their own things.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

13 Apr 2023

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

Great place to stay

Property was well appointed and central to what we were doing in Alaska. The owners were attentive and right on their game.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

29 Mar 2023

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

Amazing family home

We loved staying here! What a great place to spend time with family! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad W., Boulder

8 Mar 2023

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

Everything we could have asked for!

Very professional and everything that was described was accurate. Thanks

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim n.

9 Aug 2022

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

Great stay in beautiful Alaska

Great location! Very roomy and clean. Had everything we need to cook, play games and watch movies. Super host. We loved it.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

16 Jul 2022

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

Timberline House

The house was beautiful with a view of the Alyeska Mountains. The kitchen was very well equipped and organized. It was clean and there were extra linens if we needed them. Audrey was a wonderful host and offered helpful suggestions for places to eat and things to see. It was kid friendly with plenty of sleeping options.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William B.

30 Jun 2022

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

Perfection

Audrey and Win Faulkner delivered a perfect vacation experience for us in Girdwood. The home was spacious and comfortable. Audrey stocked it with every convenience imaginable. She was also helpful with advice about outings.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

20 Jun 2022

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

Perfect Stay In Girdwood

Our party of six spanned tween to over 80 years old, and we all loved this house! It was a great launching point for several trips to Seward, though the local hikes were fabulous as well. And you can't beat a one-minute walk to the Girdwood Brewery and Food Trucks. We would love to stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin B.

6 Feb 2022

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

Great Week

Fantastic spot we really enjoyed it.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

13 Jan 2022

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

Fantastic place for our family vacation

The house was exactly as advertised, the owner was super responsive. My family loved staying here, very close location to the ski lifts, lots of room and very clean. highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

15 Aug 2021

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

Great location for our family getaway

This property was the perfect spot for our group of nine, two families with teenage/ young adult children. There was lots of room for gathering as well as sleeping and included all the comforts of home. We enjoyed walking to the little town of Alyeska for a coffee, hiking various trails in the area and riding the tram up the mountain to explore the top of the ski hill and have an August snowball fight. The location was also close enough to Anchorage, Whittier and Kenai/Soldotna for day trips to various other activities. Owners were responsive and very helpful with questions about the area and things to do.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin N., Highland, Maryland USA

6 Aug 2021

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

Lovely Lodge

Our large family group had a wonderful 5-day stay at this spacious and well cared for home. The owners were very thoughtful and helpful. We were very pleased with our time in beautiful Girdwood. Thanks so much, Audrey.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Garland, Texas

23 Jul 2021

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

Alyeska Lodge Home

Brought my Texas Family to see Alaska. We rented this great house from Win & Audrey. It has lots of beds, 2 living spaces, 3 baths...perfect for our large group. It is a great satellite location...45 mins from Anchorage...45 mins from Cooper Landing....1 hr 45 min from Seward. Grill. Fire Pit. Loved this place and we will be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S., Seattle, WA

6 Jul 2021

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

Great stay in Girdwood

Great stay! The house was plenty big for an extended family trip. Nice gathering spaces and plenty of room to spread out. Loved the toys for the kids and the books to read. Rooms were nice sized with lots of beds. A few tips- grocery shop in Anchorage before you arrive, local grocery is small. Pack slippers. Thanks for the great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry O.

26 Jun 2021

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

Outstanding home for family vacation.

The home and its amenities were great for our family of 13.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

24 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Girdwood Getaway

Awesome house. Roomy, well furnished and stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Pool and Foosball table and games and toys for youngsters and teens.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Mary Kay W.

29 Mar 2021

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

Great space for family time

Property had a lovely, large kitchen which was helpful to have family centered meals and the tv room had multiple different seating arrangements for our group. Pool table and surrounding area provided family entertainment.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcin R.

23 Feb 2021

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

Winter vacation at its best

Great place! Very spacious, clean house: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, plenty of space for kids to play. Well equipped kitchen, laundry room, fire place, etc. Audrey was very helpful, provided all required information, answered all questions, very easy to get in touch with. And if you ski this is a the best location. Located just 1 min drive from the slopes. You can even walk there. We had a great time and will definitely be back. Thanks Audrey!

10/10 Excellent

Norma W.

10 Jul 2019

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

Girdwood Stay

I have nothing but good to say about our stay in this home. The location was good for the many activities our group of 13 had planned, the home is exceptionally well stocked and comfortable for a large family group such as ours, and the owners always answered questions and responded quickly to any requests. The location felt private even though there was a house next door and was very quiet. We would definitely choose this house if returning to this area of Alaska in the future!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Audrey or Win Faulkner

My wife and I were born in Anchorage and have lived and skied in the mountains around Girdwood and on Mt. Alyeska since our youth. After spending many years outside Alaska getting educated, we returned to our home state, fell in love and have been raising our family here ever since. I am a general aviation pilot and enjoy flying around Alaska and seeing the state. I run a real estate business and have rental properties in Girdwood and Anchorage.

Why they chose this property

Mount Alyeska and the town of Girdwood is Anchorage's local ski resort, nestled in the heart of the Chugach Mountains just a short drive from Anchorage. Girdwood is a charming town that is filled with huge spruce trees, surrounded by mountains and glaciers and best of all, it snows a ton in the winter making the skiing some of the best around.

What makes this property unique

Our home is just a few hundred yards from the base of Mt. Alyeska. Located on a well kept bike path that leads to the mountain, walking or biking from our home and accessing the rest of the Girdwood Valley is easy. Our luxurious home is very open and spacious, has a wall of windows facing the mountain, and a large open circular fireplace that will make you feel like you are in your own ski lodge.