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Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet!

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Girdwood, AK
  • Girdwood Park
    6 min walk
  • Girdwood Center for Visual Arts
    10 min walk
  • Alyeska Ski Resort
    10 min walk
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY)
    12 min walk

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet!

The entire unit in this Girdwood ski chalet is all yours for your Alyeska retreat! The upstairs unit features three bedrooms - two queen-sized beds and one double bed. The loft is the only room on the third floor and is equipped with a mini refrigerator/freezer, microwave, closet and dresser space, nightstands and floor lamp, and TV with streaming capabilities. Basic amenities are provided to make your stay comfortable and convenient. There are two small rooms on the main level, one with a queen-sized bed and one with a double bed. The open floor plan makes it easy to entertain, and visit with your group while cooking and lounging. The unit has a full kitchen and a small, full bathroom. The most appealing feature is its great location, within walking distance of almost everything, and with the free shuttle, it couldn't be more convenient! The loft bedroom has a nice mountain view and huge living room windows. Both units have a living room with a TV, so you can access your streaming apps and watch movies or enjoy other app entertainment that you may have.

Self-check in with a keypad, so late check-in is not a problem. You'll be given the code a few days before your arrival. The unit is on the second and third levels of the property.

Check-in is at 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am. We offer early check-in and late check-out options if it's available, a couple of days before your arrival/departure for a fee of $50.

Host Kelli is a co-owner of a large tour company with over 20 shore excursions throughout Alaska, mostly in the Southeast. She offers a 10% discount on all tours offered by Alaska Travel Adventures to her vacation rental guests. Unfortunately, Alaska Travel Adventures doesn't currently offer any day tours in the area. If you are going on an Alaska cruise, or are interested in RV travel, this offer may be of interest to you. Popular tours in Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and Sitka include whale watching, salmon bakes, river rafting, kayaking, canoe tours, boat tours, hiking, gold panning, private cars, Mendenhall Glacier tours, Jeep tours, Alaska RV and Cruise tour packages, and more., ask Kelli for the details.

This is a cool place with some historical references. In 1998, Kelli bought the place to live in and considered painting over the Alaska-themed mural. Still, some of the Girdwood residents lobbied against it, including the librarian who stated that it was her dog painted on the property. She never painted over the mural, and now it seems appropriate to keep it that way. The cabin was built in 1964 and it was raised in 1978 when a concrete slab was poured and a block foundation installed creating a gift shop where tour buses would bring people on their way to and from the sites. Later the lower level housed "the bike shop". When the bike shop outgrew the space, it was converted to a two-bedroom dwelling unit.

Pets are welcome, upon approval. If you feel that the extra animal/person fee is too expensive, and the value isn't there for you, please don't book this place.

The lower unit may also have guests staying during your stay. Please be cognizant of the noise level to be courteous to the downstairs guests and please make sure there is at least one parking spot available for those guests should you arrive with no cars in the driveway to prevent being blocked in by the lower unit guests.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Girdwood Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a balcony in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a balcony
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Girdwood Park and Chugach National Forest

Property manager

Kelli

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

483589

Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beckey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Such a cozy spot. We enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Girls weekend venue!!!
The place is adorable and comfort touches everywhere from cozy quality blankets, location to sites and restaurants ideal and the host was just a text away. Thank you for a fantastic stay in beautiful Girdwood!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P., Willow Springs, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Time in Girdwood
We really enjoyed our stay at this property! Communication with the hosts was easy. The house was clean & comfortable; we had everything we needed and it really felt like home away from home. I highly recommend this property & have great respect for the hosts. Thank you for a fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H., Minneapolis MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski getaway
Ski getaway with our boys! Had a blast and the cabin was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Marta G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with limited amenities
The place was clean and took care of basic needs. Linens were clean, and beds were comfortable. The listing gave the impression there was gold panning nearby or on the property, though that wasn’t the case. Also, it clearly used to be a multi-group property that got converted, but the signage and policies haven’t really been updated. Laundry on the facility wasn’t maintained well and cost additional money on top of the already high price tag of the place. The property manager was very responsive, and I appreciated her prompt responses.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Michigan 7
Communication with host was clear and concise. This is a pretty typical bungalow with lots of years of usage , ok it has character. We felt the overall experience was good and wouldn’t be afraid to book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Clayton F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great to be in Girdwood
This property epitomizes Girdwood. It's easy to get to and there is plenty within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Accomodations
The location was great to Alyeska, The Sitz and Jack Spratt. The rooms were much larger than the pictures show and the entire unit was clean and spacious. The surrounding mountain views on the balcony were also a great addition and communication with property team was awesome, very quick to respond. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
This was such a cute cabin. Enjoyed our stay. Was able to accommodate last minute. Would definitely stay here again. Location is perfect. Was able to walk to the brewery across the street! Very close to alyeska. Great views and cute neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022