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Mountain luxury; 3200 sq ft home with view, pool table and close to skiing!

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The Mountain View Guest House
Great room / Living room with view in to Kitchen
Large kitchen with Viking stove
Coffeemaker for those early morning breakfasts before the day's activities
Great Room - great for gathering and relaxing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Girdwood, AK
  • Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Girdwood Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Girdwood Town Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2, Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1, Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2, Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3, Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain luxury; 3200 sq ft home with view, pool table and close to skiing!

Experience a slice of Alaska at the Mountain View Guest House! Relax in this lovely 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home located in beautiful Girdwood after a day of skiing or Alaska adventures. This custom home has all the amenities necessary for a comfortable visit, suitable for up to 11 guests. One of the bedrooms has a queen and a twin bed in order to suit your group’s desired bedding configuration. There is an extra charge of $65 per guest per night for each extra guest above the eight person occupancy for this house. Contact us for rates for groups of up to eleven. If you have a special event in mind, we may be able to accommodate you; special fees and/or deposits may apply.

Enjoy the great room with the granite stone floor, radiant floor heating, and 20 foot vaulted ceiling with 12 foot windows facing Mt. Alyeska. The open floor plan of the living room and kitchen invites guests to linger around the gas fireplace, enjoy a meal around the large dining room table, or watch a DVD on the large, flat screen TV. You can even catch up on your email with high speed WiFi. The master bedroom has a fireplace, private bathroom with walk in shower and Jacuzzi tub. The four bedrooms are located upstairs, along with an open loft that has a futon sofa/bed. There is another full bathroom and laundry room with washer, dryer and folding area upstairs.

From this home that is centrally located with a view of Mt. Alyeska, you can venture out to ski (downhill and cross-country or helicopter skiing), hike, pick blueberries, shop, bike, fish, dine at fine restaurants, romp in the community built playground, go flightseeing, and more.

For those frosty mornings, you can park your car, bikes or skis in the heated 2 car garage. Children are welcome, making this home a welcoming spot for family and friends.

Property manager

S.G.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No 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 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 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.
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Girdwood, AK

What's nearby

  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Girdwood Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Girdwood Town Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Alyeska Aerial Tram - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Crow Creek Mine - 13 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 7 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coast Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chair 5 Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Girdwood Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Seven Glaciers Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain luxury; 3200 sq ft home with view, pool table and close to skiing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain luxury; 3200 sq ft home with view, pool table and close to skiing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain luxury; 3200 sq ft home with view, pool table and close to skiing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain luxury; 3200 sq ft home with view, pool table and close to skiing! located?

Located in Alyeska, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chugach National Forest and Alyeska Ski Resort. Girdwood Park and Girdwood Center for Visual Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot for a ski trip
Fantastic accommodation with comfortable beds, very functional kitchen, mud room for ski gear, and quick drive to the mountain. The whole group loved our stay. Girdwood is also a badass town if you’ve never been!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful and very comfortable
Our family likes to get together every couple years. This place was perfect for us (8 origional, but only 6 could make it) to have 3 nights together. This is a very well built and beautiful place. The bedrooms are really quiet and the beds are incredibly comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked for coming, and the house has a great view of the ski slopes! I'd use this place again if it's still available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
UNHINGED
After a 10-year history of renting homes, I’ve never written a poor review until now. Unhinged is the best word to describe my experience with the host of this property, Shawn Gannon. From his defensive and argumentative attitude towards an amenities request, which then precipitated his demand to meet me in the garage of his rental property the next day to demand an apology, which then precipitated a 5-minute rampage on the phone to spew totally irrelevant issues concerning the rental (on the day of my son’s wedding), which then precipitated his entering the rental property unannounced with the houseguests present, which then precipitated his yelling at one of them with a pointed finger, to finally his overall obsession with guest thievery…. Shawn’s actions and words were extremely over-the-top and inappropriate. Whether you chalk it up to a host having a bad day or a host with poor anger management skills, either way it is no excuse for a host to treat his guests in this manner. Ironically, Rule #1 of the Mountain View Guest House: Rental Rules states: “We request that you treat our home respectfully”. Mr. Gannon needs to heed some of his own advice and conversely treat his guests respectfully as well, a basic expectation of guests spending over $1100.00 per night. Due to my disturbing experience with the host, I wouldn’t recommend and would highly discourage the rental of this property. Should you choose to do so anyway, I’d advise you not to question the towel count.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiddie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Finding a place to sleep while exploring Anchorage and Seward, and it is ideally situated. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaeden C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property, Excellent Host
Very responsive and the property is even more beautiful in person.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girdwood Adventure
We had a wonderful stay in our Girdwood home. The accommodations and location were excellent, and Shawn was easy to work with. We would stay here again when we visit Alaska!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful Home
This home is gorgeous and kitchen is well stocked with cooking supplies. We only stayed 2 nights as a stop off to Homer because we wanted to hike the Girdwood area and enjoy the Nordic spa. Apart from the kitchen, this home is less well stocked than others we’ve stayed in with respect to linens and other amenities such as bedding and bathroom supplies. Plan on bringing all your own toiletries as it states in the description and as others have mentioned. The beds are comfortable, but only one pillow per person and they could use replacing. The owner met us at the house, gave us a full tour of the house and stayed for a while to talk. He was very nice, but it was a bit awkward - we were exhausted after a very long travel day from CA and just wanted to drop our bags and head to dinner, and he stayed for about 45 minutes going over the house and rules. We’ve never experienced that with other vacation rentals. The couches in the living room were also covered in large sheets because they are leather. He seemed like he wanted us to keep them covered so we did, but that was uncomfortable/odd. The pool table was super fun, the views are great, and the neighbors/neighborhood are lovely. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but would probably look somewhere else next time because it really felt like the owners would rather not have people staying in their home which gave it an uncomfortable/unwelcoming vibe overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Homer, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great gathering space.
We found this rental to be perfect for a small group of friends meeting for the weekend. Beds were comfortable, the kitchen well stalked and a fun place for us to cook together, the livingroom/kitchen was very inviting. The pool table also a great asset, thanks for the fun. The only reason I took a star off for location was we found it a little too far to walk to the ski hill or restaurants in the "town center", others might not find it too far at all. This is the second time wwe have rented this home and would do so again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a big group that still needs space and privacy
We had a great time and the place was just what we needed for a large work group
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad W., Boulder

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this space it worked perfectly for our needs!
Clean and spacious, exactly how they said it would be! Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, amazing house
Everything was perfect. Great house, super nice owners. All good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing accommodations & view!
My family and I stayed at the property for a week for my wedding at Alyeska Resort. Hosts were great with communication and very thorough in their house instructions and tips for things to do in the area. The location is great, with the main area of Girdwood no more than 10 minutes away, and easy access to the highway. The house is very spacious and was the perfect home base for our day trips in Alaska.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Large home good location short on amenities.
This is a good home for a large group. We had 9 for a wedding. Very nice living area with fireplace and pool table. However, home was short on amenities. No soap for showers ,very limited hangers, no extra pillows or blankets and lots of rules. Only way to get streaming on the tv was with physically connecting our iPad . We reached out to the owners re additional pillows and Hangers were told they were locked up but no response other than that. We stayed in 3 homes during our Alaska visit, with this one having the least amenities. My son left his laundry in the dryer and the owner was nice enough to gather and placed those in the home where we could retrieve them. Overall good clean home for large group with a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reed H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with fantastic views!
Wonderful property. Owner was great to work with. Plenty of room for 2 families and home was squeaky clean and well stocked. Best rental in Girdwood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay
This was our 2nd stay at the property and everything was wonderful yet again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain getaway in Girdwoodo
The house was in a very safe and scenic area. Shawn, the owner, took time to explain a bunch of things about the house and the area in general. The house was very spacious and perfect for our group of 7, and the pool table was a huge hit! One note, the oven/burners are a bit "off" (oven gets super hot and a few burners don't work) but he told me about it ahead of time and that he would be replacing soon anyways....so no biggie at all and we were able to make it work for our needs. The views out the windows are unbelievable and the location can't be beat- so close to all the hiking and biking you could want. Plus, easy drives to Seward, Whittier, etc. for other adventures. All in all a great spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaRae B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girdwood Retreat
We had a great time. The property was spotlessly clean. The only thing that was lacking was coffee for the coffee pot and soap and shampoo for the showers. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2022
The homeowners were great to work with and it was a very good location for doing all the activities in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Spot
The MVGH is fantastic. Beautiful house, beautiful views, the whole 9. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannan B., Anchorage Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property - Wonderful Stay!
Hosts were wonderful! The home was immaculate, location was perfect, we wished we didn't have to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place with a beautiful view
This place was just right for our large family vacation. The pool table was super fun. When I looked at the place, there was a picture of the view out the great room window, and it showed a trampoline, which was something I thought was also something we had access to, however, it must have been the neighbors. (Not a big deal.) The linens were nice, the kitchen was wonderful, everything in the house was super clean except the oven. (Not a big deal.) The one thing that wasn't quite right was the lack of hand towels in a couple of the bathrooms, and there was no laundry access,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ERin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay in Girdwood
My family and I love this place. Beautiful sky lights, pool table, huge kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms. The host was very helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Son's Wedding
Great house for my family who traveled from the east coast to attend my son's wedding at Crow Creek Mine. House had everything we needed, very comfortable and a great garage to organize things we needed for the wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for the Girdwood area.
Well equipped house, with a beautiful view out of the sitting area. We used it as a jumping off point for day trips to both Cooper Landing and Seward.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a "sisters get away trip"
Perfect house and locations for my sisters and I to spend a week. The house was incredible with plenty of room for us to spread out. Pool table is a plus! Shawn and Maggie were incredible hosts. They were quick to reply to our questions. Shawn met us at the house and spent time providing us with info on the area. We had a perfect time and will can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by S.G.

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We have lived in Alaska for the past 29 years and fell in love with Girdwood the very first time we visited this beautiful, scenic town many years ago. We lived in Germany for 3 years and Girdwood brings back wonderful memories of southern Germany. Spending time in Girdwood is a great way to renew our love of the mountains and we thoroughly enjoy hiking and fishing in the summer and skiing in the winter. We love our home in Girdwood so much and hope you will enjoy it too!


Why they chose this property

We instantly fell in love with this scenic town of 2,000 people on the edge of the Chugach Mountains with its spectacular outdoor activity options including hiking, skiing, fishing, and more.

What makes this property unique

Whether you like to hike in the summer or ski in the winter or simply relax in a small mountain town, our home in Girdwood will surely enhance your visit!

Languages:

English