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Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK

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The lodge circular fireplace centers our comfortable living room.
Winter view of Mountain from lodge
Kitchen
Dining room
Comfy couches in the living area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Girdwood, AK
  • Place, Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Girdwood Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Girdwood Town Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 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
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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

Located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Crow Creek Mine and Prince William Sound Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site and Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. Travelling with kids? Consider Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and Sound Paddler. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moose Meadow Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Girdwood Center for Visual Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Girdwood Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Girdwood Town Square - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chair 5 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Sitzmark - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coast Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Girdwood Izakaya - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK on 7 Apr 2026 start from £414, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Center for Visual Arts and Girdwood Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, very well appointed, kitchen with sharp knives and spices, one of the best VRBO houses
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was wonderful. Beautiful home and plenty of room
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott Edward D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Great spot

Good location. Plenty of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristopher t.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
Loved having you. You left the house pristine! Thank you so much. I hope it was a great place for your family to relax and connect. Audrey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan T.

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

Amazing rustic experience

Audrey was very communicative and accommodating to our large group. All questions we had were promptly answered and the lodge was well prepared and very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bucket List Vacation

Home was roomy, comfortable, clean, fully stocked and in a good location. Enjoyed time with our sons and their families. Several nice restaurants, good drive to Anchorage, Whittier and Seward. Wonderful place for a family vacation. Audrey and Win were great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi Jo B.

It was spacious and ready for our large gathering.

Kitchen was well stocked. Fire pit was perfect. Open living area allowed us to have a yoga class with all 10 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Bobbi. I love to host family groups. My house is perfect for it. Audrey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Alaskan lodge had a very well equipped kitchen with spices, cooking oil, adequate pots and pans as well as dishes and silverware. There is an island with seating for six as well as a drop down table that will seat another 8 people. The lodge is nicely decorated with traditional Alaskan themed items like snowshoes, caribou antlers, and bear skin. It has comfortable furniture and beds. The check in process was very easy. The lodge has good Wi-Fi and is conveniently close to the main road in town. We enjoyed staying at this Alaskan lodge.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Cathy S.

Beautiful Alaskan Christmas!

It was the perfect home for our family to celebrate Christmas .. we had everything we could possibly need to share wonderful memories! Thank you Win and Audrey for sharing your special home with us. We enjoyed every moment!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We were happy to share. We have so many good memories of Girdwood Christmases. Its so beautiful there. Audrey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
For such a large group and long stay, the house was so neat and tidy. Thank you. Please come again. Audrey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

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

Real Gem!

This property is the perfect property to stay in Girdwood! It is centrally located, within walking distance of a local brewery, very close to the resort, and very close to the downtown area - all with a beautiful waterfall at the end of the property. The home is perfectly equipped! It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy all the surrounding area has to offer. We loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2022
I loved having William and his family for guests. What a lovely family. They left the home clean and tidy, going above and beyond. I hope they return sometime.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Guestbook Comment

Our friends and I needed a house with a lot a space, but this definitely exceeded our expectations! The kitchen was beautiful and was so delightful to cook in and created a consant hang out spot for everyone. The centered fireplace in the living room was a nice added touch. We played a bunch of games of pool and overall couldn't have asked for a better location--right in between the resort and the town, both within walking distance. I would recommend this awesome home to anyone!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Steve E.

Great For Small Groups - Not Large Parties

Great house with lot's of space and beds. Very comfortable environment. Great access to hiking and to Whittier. But don't have anyone outside of your contracted number of people over at the house if you have friends or family in town. A phone call will go from an intrusive neighbor to the homeowner to you as the renter within fifteen minutes. You'll end up feeling like a high school student whose been caught having a party when their parents are out of town.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
True – we specify in our rules that only the people on the reservation may occupy the house – and that no parties with non-lodge guests are allowed. On a rare occasion guests disregard this rule, as in this case. Our neighbor called us when the church parking lot across the street had six cars in it, all of whose passengers were at our home visiting our lodge guests. This was in addition to the multiple cars in our large parking lot. We do monitor the lodge closely, do not allow parties with non-lodge guests, and have a contract that states this that guests sign before renting our lodge. We have fine furnishings aimed at the comfort of high-end lodge guests and not conducive to large gatherings of non-guest partiers (who don’t know lodge rules). I guess you can’t please everyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim n.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

About the host

Hosted by Audrey or Win Faulkner

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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.

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