House in Girdwood, AK

Luxurious Comfort, Privacy, Wood-fired Hot Tub and Sauna!

Luxurious Comfort, Privacy, Wood-fired Hot Tub and Sauna!

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Hemlock Grove Skier's Retreat alias Glacier Garden
Sauna and Hot Tub in the Woods
Dining
Full Kitchen!
Second Floor Living and Dining

Overview of Luxurious Comfort, Privacy, Wood-fired Hot Tub and Sauna!

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Girdwood, AK
  • Popular LocationAlyeska Ski Resort20 min walk
  • Popular LocationGirdwood Town Square4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGirdwood Park4 min drive
  • AirportAnchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double 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

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Luxurious Comfort, Privacy, Wood-fired Hot Tub and 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 and hot tub 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 and endless floor space and couches for your entourage or security detail. 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. A central stereo system accesses your personal music via the wireless Ipod docker or taps into the quirky funk of the reformed local pirate radio station.

Sound flows through the house and even feeds the exterior sauna! You have not lived until you've danced in the steamy fog of the sauna entry. A heated jacuzzi is in the third floor bath. The house first floor includes a major gear and equipment room and a European-style drying closet that takes care of any equipment drying needs. The recreation room/garage includes a Foosball table and a ski waxing bench.

Two large screen cable TVs and high speed internet. A fax and printer are also available. 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, film crews, business executives, or folk musicians. Talk to us for the BETA on the local inside track. Price: (see details), 4 night minimum. For special arrangements contact us directly!

Keywords: Modern House Luxurious Comfort

Property manager

Jen Sandberg

Languages

Spanish
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

This holiday home is located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Kenai Visitor 's Center and Sound Paddler. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 20 min walk
  • Girdwood Town Square - 4 min drive
  • Girdwood Park - 4 min drive
  • Kenai Visitor 's Center - 8 min drive
  • Crow Creek Mine - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 8 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ice Cream Shop - 7 min drive
  • Chair 5 Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Coast Pizza - 7 min drive
  • Double Musky Inn - 5 min drive
  • Seven Glaciers Restaurant - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Comfort, Privacy, Wood-fired Hot Tub and Sauna! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Comfort, Privacy, Wood-fired Hot Tub and Sauna!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Comfort, Privacy, Wood-fired Hot Tub and Sauna!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Comfort, Privacy, Wood-fired Hot Tub and Sauna! located?

This family-friendly Girdwood holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chugach National Forest and Alyeska Ski Resort. Girdwood Town Square and Girdwood Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alyeska Ski Trip
Great location and something for everyone. Sauna and hot tub were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Bryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home close to Alyeska resort!
Our group of longtime friends loved the house, location, and especially the sauna. Highly recommend, and would consider for future trips to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

1/5 Terrible

Shanna B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Don’t do it
Area is awesome and checking in was a breeze. However that’s where it all goes wrong. Futons smell like body odor for starters. Pillows are flat and also have a sour odor. Beds were so bad we had to leave and rent a hotel due to back issues. When exploring Alaska the last thing you want is back problems and poor rest. When asked to refund last half of stay the host went silent and wouldn’t cancel our stay. Hopefully they use the money to fix the broken windows or put a television on the main hang out floor.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Taryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience!
The house, hot tub, and sauna were all fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Something for everyone!
This was a great spot for our family, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to amenities. Something for everybody, (games/sauna/etc) and designed for the local activities. Great communication, would stay again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jen Sandberg

Host profile image
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 18 through 21 currently attending Universities or are about to. Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s in Alaska was a dreamy childhood with salmon and trout choked rivers in our back yards. In Alaska if you are geared towards making silly decisions in the out of doors you had better be tough as our lives are peppered with close calls and 20:20 hindsight akin to "what the hell was I thinking". 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 25 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 spa, 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. A drying closet can be used to dry your mittens and a boot warmer is also provided.

Languages:

Spanish
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