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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Exterior
TV, fireplace

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Comfy chalet with private hot tub, 2 fireplaces - near trails & slopes, dogs OK

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Come to Girdwood to unplug and relax at this comfortable, dog-friendly chalet featuring a private hot tub, two fireplaces, and easy access to trails and slopes. As of September 2021, this charming chalet has been recently updated, including a brand new LG refrigerator, a brand new gas fireplace in the living room, a new hot tub cover, curtains in all bedrooms, an updated gas fireplace in the primary bedroom, and an updated propane grill.

Surrounded by tall spruce trees, this rental offers a view of mountain lights in the winter. In the summer, it's a short walk to nearby trailheads and wild berry picking. Girdwood proper is two miles away, where you'll find dining and nightlife, and Alyeska Resort is less than two miles away, featuring excellent skiing and snowboarding.

This property has a lodge feel with its high vaulted ceiling and big-beam construction. Amenities include cable TV with DVD/VCR players, a portable CD player, and a washer/dryer.

Make your reservation today and come unwind in Alaska!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alaska

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1832 sq ft (170 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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

Property is also known as

Comfy Chalet W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Trials Slopes
Comfy W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Trials Slopes Girdwood
Comfy W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Trials Slopes
Comfy Chalet W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Near Trials Slopes
Comfy Chalet W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Trials Slopes
Comfy W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Trials Slopes Girdwood
Comfy Chalet W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Trials Slopes
Comfy W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Trials Slopes Girdwood
Comfy W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Trials Slopes
Comfy Chalet W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Near Trials Slopes
Comfy Chalet W/private hot Tub 2 Fireplaces Near Trials Slopes
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About the neighborhood

Map
Girdwood, AK

What's nearby

  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Girdwood Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Girdwood Town Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Crow Creek Mine - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - 21 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 6 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coast Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chair 5 Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Girdwood Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seven Glaciers Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfy chalet with private hot tub, 2 fireplaces - near trails & slopes, dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfy chalet with private hot tub, 2 fireplaces - near trails & slopes, dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfy chalet with private hot tub, 2 fireplaces - near trails & slopes, dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfy chalet with private hot tub, 2 fireplaces - near trails & slopes, dogs OK located?

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

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Comfy chalet with private hot tub, 2 fireplaces - near trails & slopes, dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 66 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Monty T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Needs up keep
Grill was solid mold, kitchen oven had mold and was very dirty. So did not feel like we could cook anything there. Floor in downstairs bathroom was vinyl and laundry he are in doorway was all ripped up. Fireplace in bedroom didn’t work and no heat in downstairs bathroom. Holes in doors.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Vicki N.

Vail Chalet Girdwood Alaska
Not much to love. Filthy dirty. Had to wash rugs and bedding before using. We were there 4 nights and were given one towel per person for the whole stay. Not a great way to start out vacation. There was internet when we first got there and then shut it off for some reason. Will not recommend to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location for skiing
Excellent property for an extended family trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy chalet
We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
Loved the rustic, homey warmth of the property. We were here for a wedding at the resort but wanted family time in a quieter setting. Convenient location. Beautiful scenery. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Rebecca V.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Review April 2023
Our stay was cut short due to no hot water, home was fairly clean but needs some deep cleaning (mopped floors, dusting/cob webs, surfaces washed). A deep cleaning would hopefully help the smell of “older home” go away too. Bedding needs updating too; has holes in both bed linens upstairs. Good points; large enough to have a family visit with space for everyone; view was beautiful; location is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Talkeetna Tiny House Cabin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location older ski chalet
Overall met our needs. Happy surprise to have three bedrooms but one has totally open upper ceilings so room noise level is high. Hot tub was nice and location is great. Kitchen could use more mixing bowels and cook wear but overall met our needs. Needs updating and TLC but overall good for family with dogs:)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony S., Faribault, MN

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We enjoyed our stay very much. It was close to several excellent restaurants and activities. We would make a couple suggestions. One being offering outside seating on the deck to enjoy an evening cocktail. The other would be a hair dryer. We could not find one. Perhaps it was stored somewhere else we didn’t look. All in all we enjoyed your home very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jamey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Nice chalet for long ski weekend
Chalet is comfortable and spacious, and it was a short walk to the ski hill and brewery. Kitchen is dated but functional. Hot tub was great! Gas grill was promised but not present, and customer service was unresponsive. Somewhat kid friendly but gas fireplace in main is definitely a hazard. Recommend a baby fence of some sort for infants or young toddlers.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Kristine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication
House was lovely but it was a little frustrating not having a local office & dealing with an 800 #. But once property manager contacted us personally it was easier.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra O.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place but needs a little work
Toilets didn’t work the best. The stove was really dirty but the hot tub was nice and clean. The beds old and noisy if you moved in them. The fireplace in the bedroom didn’t work and the listing needs to be updated to say gas fireplace only. A boot dryer would be a nice addition for winter activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Leila M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Would not recommend
This property could be amazing but it is VERY tired and old. Every single bed had bedding with multiple holes. Flooring is ripped up in sections and the beds are very thin and not comfortable. Pillows were just gross, bring your own if you can. Kitchen was old but ok but all the pots and pans are old and rusty. The hot tub was nice and location was great. One of the two fireplaces wouldn’t work but worst was that we never got hot water the entire time we were there for a ski vacation. No one got to shower all weekend! Vacasa was responsive when texted but never actually sent anyone to fix it or do anything about it. A week later and they are still saying “someone will get back to us” but nothing was ever done. Until they can do many updates I would definitely give this a pass, especially for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

John M.

Poor Service from Manager
Unfortunately the hot tub was running low in water no propane fir the BBQ and the manager never never get back to us. Really poor service
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay - some updates needed
A place we would go back to with a few updates. The Good: great location, quiet, clean, lovely place. The Challenge: The refrigerator wasn’t working well, a small fridge was there to augment the larger one. Our understanding is the new one is on order. The hot water didn’t work well (you got a 2-3 min warm shower). The staff worked to make it right but needed parts. The stove wasn’t consistent in heating. With a little investment this could be an A+++ place. The management company was responsive to the challenges and made it right. By no means did it ruin a great trip, so much opportunity!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
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6/10 Okay

Kyle S.

Lots of potential
Location is awesome. Very peaceful, and the cabin is decent. The cabin was not cleaned very well prior to our arrival. We spent about 5 hours upon arrival cleaning the cabin, washing bedding, and remaking the beds. Vacasa was responsive to our concerns. Not many of the outlets in the cabin are great. Most of them are so loose the plug/charger falls out of the socket. A few of them sparked when we plugged in a lamp. The dishwasher is barely usable. The racks fall out when they’re pulled out to load/unload. The furniture is worn. I think another review described it as college dorm quality, and that is pretty spot on. Very worn and tired. The mattresses could be replaced. Overall, this place has a ton of potential. It doesn’t seem to be cared for or maintained to its potential though.

2/10 Terrible

Sherri C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Property Well Past Prime - Old, Tired, and in Need of a Facelift
This location and home SEEMED ideal… Thank goodness, the bathroom toilets, and floors were clean, even if EXTREMELY worn and outdated. The floors in the main living space and bedrooms were vacuumed, and the refrigerator and hot tub were also very clean…but that is the short list of positives. This entire house needs, at the very least, a DEEP CLEAN and more likely, an entire overhaul. Negatives: Used coffee grounds left in the coffee maker, tea kettle very greasy, counters and table needed unwiped, cabinets - old and sticky. Both propane tanks for the grill were empty. We called Vacasa as soon as we arrived (4:00 pm) to get new propane tanks hoping to grill steaks that night. Although we were told someone would call & replace the tanks soon, nothing. Living room: condition of the furniture was suspect, because everything was so old - it made you wonder if the sofas were clean enough to sit or lay on. The area rug required a deep clean at the very least...or may just need to be replaced. The entry area would have benefitted from some hooks for coats, backpacks, hiking poles, water bottles, etc. -- as a result, our gear just ended up in a heap on the floor. Bathrooms vents were disgustingly dirty -- were so filled with dust that we cleaned them ourselves! Bedroom: cheap mattresses, pillows, and bedding - we made sure not to walk barefoot since ALL carpets are completely stained. We were also asked to drive our garbage into town at end of stay? Vacasa (more to say)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Regina I.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Girdwood good and bad
Subject: Girdwood VRBO Review We showed up to this property and had problems immediately. The biggest one was the refrigerator, which according to previous reviews, had been an issue since March 2021 and still hadn’t been fixed. Based on our interaction with the repairman, who was very friendly and helpful, it seems that nobody had really looked at it before he did, because he diagnosed the problem pretty quickly. The Good: Location - this property is in a fairly quiet neighborhood, which is close to amenities, and Girdwood Brewing. Couches - the couches are quite comfortable Towels - there were plenty of towels in the bathrooms, and for the hot tub, which we didn’t look at. The Bad: Refrigerator - the refrigerator was plugged in, but not cool when we got there. We had brought a lot of our own food, since Girdwood doesn’t have many restaurants. We also had medication which needed to be kept cold, for the baby.. On the first night, we had to get ice from the store to keep our food cool in our cooler (which fortunately we had), but we still lost some of our food. We called, and they had a repairman come out the second day of our stay. Pretty quickly, he noted that there was a ton of frost buildup in the freezer, and that the vents from the freezer to the fridge we’re frozen solid (6-10” of solid ice build up inside). He scraped some of the ice in the freezer, and left us the tools to continue (with Covid we decided less contact would be better, and we would continue ourselves). After several hours of work on our part, we were able to defrost the entire vent system, and the fridge is now working properly. This is on the second day of our stay. Beds - the beds were not very comfortable. The one in the loft was the best. There were no blackout curtains in any of the sleeping areas. The Gas BBQ - the grill was dirty and broken. The repairman was going to clean it, but then deemed it was beyond repair, He offered to bring a small charcoal but we declined. The appliances are definitely older, the oven temp was unreliable, hard to read the stove dials, which were worn. Main heating stove is awaiting repair as is the garbage compactor. Wifi is only for the TV, our email stated there was wifi. Neither bath had working plugs. We were told we would be compensated, but as of this posting we have not.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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6/10 Okay

James H.

Nice place
Warm cozy house, hot tub was great, everything seemed to work fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

Awesome!
Super cozy and clean. Totally felt at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Justin G.

Met our needs
This place is very cozy and affordable. Generally speaking it met our needs for our stay. The chalet was very clean across the board. There were areas for improvement though. First the hot tub needed water and there was no bucket or hose avaliable to remedy this. The oven in the kitchen is very dated yet still operating. The problem we had was that the knobs are worn out and took us a substantial amount of time to get the oven preheating. Furthermore, the new grill that's advertised has been abused and is already rusted out. The propane bottle was empty as well. Finally the bathroom downstairs had a fan and heater that didn't function. Aside from these few problems that are easily fixable, it was a great place to stay and I would return in an instant.
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8/10 Good

Jamie K.

Girdwood Girls Weekend
The Vail Chalet perfectly accommodated all seven of us for our girls weekend. The hot tub was hot and clean, and lots of towels. Comfy and cozy with the fireplace. There were some lightning and electrical problems but Vacasa employees responded promptly when I contacted them. Definitely hoping to make it an annual event.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Linda U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Home Great Area
This house was fine for us. It is good size but could use some updating. But it was clean and cozy. In a nice area. Thank You, Linda Tillamook, OR
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Few hiccups - so so property, good location
The ease of communication with property mgmt company was horrible. We had an issue with lighting the fireplace which is the initial source of heat. I called the 800# on the site they weren’t helpful at all. Someone local from the property mgmt company for this area eventually got in touch with me directly and handled the issue. This person was awesome and kept on touch with me my entire stay. Allowed me to stay for a later checkout and compensated me for the issue. There’s no wifi service so if your cellular service isn’t available here you will have a problem. Not happy with the fact that we had to literally drive our garbage to a dump 2 miles away we’re from out of state and had a rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan W.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in
Nice place that needs updating.
Bath & bedrooms need renovation. The mattresses are really in need of replacement. Place has good bones but needs some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022