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A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a chimney.
Interior
A modern living room with a dark wall, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and large windows offering a view of greenery and neighboring houses.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A modern living room with a leather couch, a small side table, and a sliding glass door leading to a deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom413 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Girdwood, AK
  • Place, Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Girdwood Center for Visual Arts
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Girdwood Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Girdwood

Located in Girdwood (Alyeska), this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Alyeska Ski Resort and Chugach National Forest. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Moose Meadow Park.

What's nearby

  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Girdwood Center for Visual Arts - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Girdwood Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Glacier City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Girdwood Town Square - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 8 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chair 5 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coast Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seven Glaciers Restaraunt - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bore Tide Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

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

Shimmy Shack | Steps to Slopes | Fireplace

Summary:

Stylish 1BR condo situated within brief walking distance of the Alyeska Resort lifts. Features an authentic wood-burning fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, custom mountain decor, high-speed WiFi, and smart TV capabilities. Note: Winter access may require 4WD. Parking for one vehicle. Sleeps 2.



The Space:

Efficient and stylish, this condo is just the place to call home on your next ski adventure to Girdwood! With bright colors and mountain-themed decor, you will be able to slip into vacation mode in no time. When you return home from a full day on the slopes, take advantage of the adorable full kitchen to make memorable meals for your loved one as the stars come out. Nights can come to a close with a favorite movie and a bowl of popcorn as the fire crackles and pops nearby. Don't hesitate, you deserve that long-awaited getaway today!



What's nearby:

Located within walking distance of Alyeska Resort, guests will be shredding fresh powder in no time! Please keep in mind that there are a few runs for beginners, yet this mountain is geared more towards the experienced skier. Come summer, the mountain biking and hiking trails like the ones leading to the Portage and Byron Glaciers will keep everyone busy. Regardless of how you use your days, the local restaurants nearby such as the Bake Shop, Sitzmark Bar & Grill, and Jack Sprat, will not disappoint! For a day trip, don't hesitate to head into Anchorage just 30 miles northwest.



Things to know:

Free WiFi

Full kitchen

Wood-burning fireplace

4WD/traction may be required during winter
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 413 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
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 and a first aid kit
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

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Shimmy Shack | Steps to Slopes | Fireplace Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just perfect for me and my wife. Loved the fire place and the shower. Could not ask for a better location too, found some awesome hiking trails. Much better than staying at the hotel if you ask me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super convenient and very clean. Communication with the owner was very clear as well. Would stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026