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

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Exterior on the corner of Donner and Davos
Loft room, comfortable queen bed
living room with huge windows, nice view, and lots of light
Room
Walking distance to Alyeska Resort

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Girdwood, AK
  • Girdwood Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Girdwood Town Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY)
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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. We may have cameras on the property.

Property manager

Kelli
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

Girdwood

Located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. 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.
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Girdwood, AK

What's nearby

  • Girdwood Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Girdwood Town Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Alyeska Aerial Tram - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Crow Creek Mine - 11 min drive - 6.5 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 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Girdwood Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seven Glaciers Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! located?

Located in Alyeska, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Girdwood Park and Alyeska Ski Resort. Chugach National Forest and Girdwood Center for Visual Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beckey M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Penny B., Kodiak

Great place, great location

Kelli was a wonderful host, very helpful. The place was clean, well stocked and in a perfect location. Can't wait to come back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H., Minneapolis MN

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

Ski getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P., Willow Springs, IL

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy h., Grand Rapids, Michigan - USA

Would love to come back again

This house is roomy, with plenty of distance between rooms. We loved the spacious outside deck as well. It's well-located and just off the main road. We just walked across the road to Girdwood Brewing Company! We'd love to stay again someday.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Drift to lift

Was a bit too rustic for me! was clean, just not very updated and no supplies as listed. Screens on window absent, buggy, noisy with highway right next to property. Too expensive for what was offered. checked out day early, not even a credit. No paperwork inside as to what instructions for property, was coin operated laundry outside of living area, no soap no coins. internet was spotty and sorry my email wasn't too accesible to look up the vrbo site.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Kelli

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K Properties, LLC
907-632-8895
info@CountOnKelli.com

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests