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Luxurious Comfort, Privacy, Wood-fired Sauna!
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8223.0 sq m
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Explore the area
Girdwood, AK
- Girdwood Park
- Alyeska Ski Resort3 min drive
- Girdwood Town Square4 min drive
- Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)63 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
4 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Luxurious Comfort, Privacy, Wood-fired Sauna!
This modern house is set in a grove of large hemlock trees in the quiet Virgin Creek neighborhood of Girdwood. The property includes an exterior wood fired sauna set under the lush hemlock canopy. Large ceiling to floor windows open the house interior to the surrounding forest (squirrel ballet at unscheduled times).
The second floor balcony makes for a pleasant perch to observe the landscape or wildlife including the occasional bear. The polished concrete radiant-heat floor and gas fireplace ensure warm days and cozy nights.
Three bedrooms, a pullout bed, a small loft and plenty of couches provide comfortable sleeping for 8 friends. The “kids” bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. A large gas range and espresso machine anchor the fully equipped modern kitchen. A granite breakfast bar and large dining table adjoin the living room.
Furniture includes multiple leather sofas and chaise lounges set next to the huge fully opening windows. Perfect for the serious reader. The house has a central stereo system with music library.
Sound flows through the house and even feeds the exterior sauna! The house first floor includes a major gear and equipment room The recreation room/garage includes a Foosball table and a ski waxing bench.
Two large screen cable TVs and high speed internet. Wireless internet is also provided for your personal laptop. Cellular phone service for most carriers can be received at the house.
An endless selection of adventure and sporting activities are located in or near Girdwood including: fishing, rafting, hiking, climbing, skiing, gold panning, berry picking, snow machining, heli-skiing, parasailing, and more! Located near the trailhead to Virgin Falls or the Wagon Wheel Trail to Glacier Creek.
This is among the most comfortable rental houses in Girdwood. Perfect for families, small skiing groups. Talk to us for the BETA on the local inside track. Price: (see details), 4 night minimum. For special arrangements contact us directly!
Keywords: Serene Comfort
The second floor balcony makes for a pleasant perch to observe the landscape or wildlife including the occasional bear. The polished concrete radiant-heat floor and gas fireplace ensure warm days and cozy nights.
Three bedrooms, a pullout bed, a small loft and plenty of couches provide comfortable sleeping for 8 friends. The “kids” bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. A large gas range and espresso machine anchor the fully equipped modern kitchen. A granite breakfast bar and large dining table adjoin the living room.
Furniture includes multiple leather sofas and chaise lounges set next to the huge fully opening windows. Perfect for the serious reader. The house has a central stereo system with music library.
Sound flows through the house and even feeds the exterior sauna! The house first floor includes a major gear and equipment room The recreation room/garage includes a Foosball table and a ski waxing bench.
Two large screen cable TVs and high speed internet. Wireless internet is also provided for your personal laptop. Cellular phone service for most carriers can be received at the house.
An endless selection of adventure and sporting activities are located in or near Girdwood including: fishing, rafting, hiking, climbing, skiing, gold panning, berry picking, snow machining, heli-skiing, parasailing, and more! Located near the trailhead to Virgin Falls or the Wagon Wheel Trail to Glacier Creek.
This is among the most comfortable rental houses in Girdwood. Perfect for families, small skiing groups. Talk to us for the BETA on the local inside track. Price: (see details), 4 night minimum. For special arrangements contact us directly!
Keywords: Serene Comfort
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, a first aid kit 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 a rural area and in the mountains. 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
- Alyeska Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Girdwood Town Square - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- McHugh Creek Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
- Crow Creek Mine - 15 min drive - 8.9 km
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - 29 min drive - 33.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Alpine Cafe & Bakery - 7 min drive
- Alpenglow Coffee House - 4 min drive
- Chair 5 - 4 min drive
- Bore Tide Bar - 14 min drive
- The Sitzmark - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jen Sandberg
We are local Alaskans and most of us learned to ski at Alyeska. My Father surveyed and staked the First Chairlift at Alyeska in the 1950s. Living in Girdwood has been my dream since childhood. I have had the great luck to have climbed and skied the Chugach Mountains and the Alaska Range with pioneering climbs, heli guiding, snowcat guiding, including providing guide and rescue for extreme snowboard and skiing competitions in Valdez. My wife and I are benefited with four young adults ages 25 through 28 .. Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s in Alaska was a dreamy childhood with salmon and trout choked rivers in our back yards. We appreciate our guests and our goal is to provide you a taste of the beauty and serenity that a full canopy rain forest brings. Outdoor activities no matter what the sport are in our minds about "being there". Taking in your surroundings and experiencing the power of the natural environment and understanding your place in it. Have a great stay!
David is a civil and environmental engineer working in areas of pollution prevention, water and wastewater treatment and environmental restoration. He has operated a small engineering firm for more than 30 years and volunteered to environmental and governmental organizations to help steer environmental policy. He is recognized as Alumni of the Year via his alma mater Montana State University and is a humble recipient of the Carnegie Hero Award for his 7-day solo rescue of an injured climber in the Alaska Range. A TV "shockumentary" titled "Avalanche Alley" was produced that can be seen rotating on Discovery Channel. Jennifer Sandberg originally hails from Salt Lake City and Park City Utah and is a lot smarter than David when it comes to hospitality
David is a civil and environmental engineer working in areas of pollution prevention, water and wastewater treatment and environmental restoration. He has operated a small engineering firm for more than 30 years and volunteered to environmental and governmental organizations to help steer environmental policy. He is recognized as Alumni of the Year via his alma mater Montana State University and is a humble recipient of the Carnegie Hero Award for his 7-day solo rescue of an injured climber in the Alaska Range. A TV "shockumentary" titled "Avalanche Alley" was produced that can be seen rotating on Discovery Channel. Jennifer Sandberg originally hails from Salt Lake City and Park City Utah and is a lot smarter than David when it comes to hospitality
Why they chose this property
A beautiful forested setting with Virgin Creek whispering in the background. Nature speaks to the guests as Hemlock boughs gently filter the winter light. Great to bring the family together or as a private get away for a couple.
What makes this property unique
Quiet sun, acoustic ambiance, forest fragrance, simple living, outdoor sauna, radiant heat, cozy gas stove, privacy, rushing creek, full stereo on all levels and in outdoor sauna. The ceiling to floor windows welcome the sun and the treetops into your living space. The acoustic insulation provides quiet slumber on the third floor while the night owls recreate on the first floor. The recreation room is equipped with a ski wax bench and exhaust fan. The entryway has cubbies for your gear and a ski rack for hanging your prize boards.
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