Authentic Alaskan Lodge Mt. Alyeska, Girdwood, AK

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The lodge circular fireplace centers our comfortable living room.

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143200 sq ft

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Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Girdwood, AK

Girdwood Park
‪8 min walk‬
Alyeska Ski Resort
‪8 min walk‬
Girdwood Town Square
‪13 min walk‬
Girdwood, AK (AQY)
‪15 min walk‬

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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Audrey or Win Faulkner

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

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 Hope & Sunrise Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site and Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. 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 - 0.7 km
Alyeska Ski Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Girdwood Town Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Alyeska Aerial Tram - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Crow Creek Mine - 11 min drive - 6.6 km

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
‪Chair 5 Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
‪Girdwood Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
‪Seven Glaciers Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

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.

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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

Andrew K.

22 Mar, 2025

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

Great spot

Good location. Plenty of space.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan T.

1 Mar, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Elaine L.

9 Aug, 2024

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

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

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

Bobbi Jo B.

26 Jul, 2018

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

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

Kevin and Cathy S.

1 Jan, 2018

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

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

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

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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8 Apr, 2008

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!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Steve E.

6 Sept, 2015

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.

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

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.