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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing

Iris Pond

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Leave all your worries behind with a getaway to this rustic mountain home. Surrounded by a tranquil pond and towering spruce, you'll be far from your worries but still enjoy nearby shopping, dining, skiing, and a private hot tub.

Nestled at Iris Pond, this house is far from noisy crowds but only a quick drive to Alyeska and all the shopping and dining of the village. It is also near exhilarating ski slopes, hiking at Chugach National Forest and State Park, and once-in-a-lifetime glacier-viewing opportunities.

Back at home, soak your stress away in the private hot tub or warm up inside and admire the natural views and immaculate wood-carved details. The flatscreen cable TV and DVDs provide plenty of entertainment and the fully-equipped kitchen lets you cook all your favorite meals.

Between the gorgeous surroundings and plentiful modern perks, this is perfect for your next getaway - save your dates today!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.



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

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 2,042 square feet

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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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Cabin House
Cabin
16157

About the neighborhood

Map
Girdwood, AK

What's nearby

  • Girdwood Town Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • McHugh Creek Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Crow Creek Mine - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - 24 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coast Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chair 5 Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Girdwood Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seven Glaciers Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Girdwood Town Square, Chugach State Park, and Girdwood Park. Moose Meadow Park and Alyeska Ski Resort are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10

The house and hot tub were clean. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Cute house with a nice layout of rooms for our group. We really enjoyed the beautiful view from the breakfast nook and the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10

This house is awesome! Great layout for 4-6 people, excellent location, beautiful home and beautiful setting!
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8/10

We enjoyed our stay at Iris Pond. The property is located close to several amenities in town. The hot tub was nice after long days of hiking. The kitchen had all the untensils/cookware we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10

I brought my family, 6 people total, to stay in Girdwood. It was the perfect location for day trips to Anchorage, Seward, Whittier. The home was private with a great view of Mount Alyeska. I would love to book this beautiful home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Liked in floor heating Home was very clean. Kitchen was stocked with spices and well suppled with dishes and pots and pans. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of parking. Definitely would consider staying there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

House was clean and well kept. Neighbors are close but very quiet. Loved everything about the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10

I always use VRBO, I was not allowed early check in, due to them saying they needed time to clean, which no one was even staying ahead of us. When I arrived the house was very dirty, not cleaned and the hot tub was filthy. I’m very disappointed with my stay. The house was beautiful and needs updating. The couch was filthy and the blinds were all broken. This house could be so beautiful if taken care of. The views outside were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Our favorite of the trip. We felt at home. Beautiful view from front and back doors. Three moose came to greet us our first morning. We hope to return someday!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

Location was good, 2 minutes to town, 4 minutes to ski area! Hot tub with a view of the slopes was awesome! The woodwork and craftsmanship of the home was fantastic! The place could probably use a fresh coat of paint and updated floor coverings where applicable, but otherwise it was great!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10

Great home to accommodate comfortable sleeping arrangements. Kitchen adequately stocked but not completely.
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10/10

The character of the home was enchanting. The view-- a picture of heaven with the trees framing the mountains while a nearby stream babbles in the background. Truly awe inspiring. An experience my family and I loved.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Our family (two grandparents, 2 parents, and 2 kids) really enjoyed spending 4 nights here in July. Beds were comfortable, the house was spacious, the hot tub was amazing with views looking out over forest and mountain. From here we did several day trips: Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop tour, Philips 26 Glacier Cruise out of Whittier, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and the Crow Creek Mine. We had a wonderful time and would recommend! Just one thing to point out- the twin bed is on the upstairs landing so would not work for someone sensitive to summer light (no blackout curtains here) or noise from the living room area below- our 8 year old slept here and loved it though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10

Iris Pond is a beautiful home with a beautiful view. The only reasons I didn’t give it 5 stars are due to maintenance. Window coverings are broken and can’t be kept up in 2 bedrooms, light bulbs are burned out through out the home, the 2 upstairs bedrooms have very uncomfortable beds, hot tub has no way to add water after using. It feels very private and lends itself well to a group of 6. The kitchen is fully appointed although a 4 slice toaster would be nice…. Even with these shortcomings., I would recommend it for a getaway…
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

We had 3 couples and we all enjoyed the inside of the cabin. It is centrally located in Girdwood and it was easy to go where ever we wanted to from the cabin. The neighbors are close. The view from the back windows and back porch was stunning! The only thing we did not like was the large step down from the back door to the back porch. We would have all been in and out that door a lot but we only went out a couple times because the step really seemed dangerous. One of the couples in our group have a VRBO and they could not believe how unsafe that step was. An accident waiting to happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great location, great cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10

Craftsman Dream on the Creek. House and setting is over the top amazzzzzzing. Loved it so much we will be back soon🙃👍👍👍👍
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10/10

We saw Moose in the yard !! Great views from the back porch. Very comfortable home. We had everything we needed to enjoy our Alaska stay. We used Girdwood as our home base. Convenient to all ! Downtown Girdwood has great places to eat. Awesome stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10

Nice Alaska charm kind of house style, very cozy with an amazing view! Perfect for any get away from family vacation to a couples retreat this home has is all!
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10/10

The hot tub was a treat to top off a day of hiking. Interesting inside architecture . We saw an adult Moose 2 mornings in a row within 25 ft of the back door. He was just munching away one day and the next morning laying down eating. Such a treat for these East Coast visitors!
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10/10

This home is very nice, well kept, and clean. The kitchen is well stocked, as well as the other amenities. The backyard views of the mountain are nice, and the place is very quiet and peaceful. Hot tub is nice and well kept.

10/10

This was a great house for my family of 6. We really enjoyed the location, views, and hot tub. We could easily walk to the main area of Girdwood. There was plenty of space for all of us to hang out in the living room area. Overall a great and easy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10

The house was nice and clean and warm. There is plenty of space to spread out in the main bedroom downstairs. The reason why this is four stars and not five is because the hot tub did not heat up, which is one of the main reasons we booked this house and the TV was difficult to figure out.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10

A wonderful place to get away and enjoy some sweet family time❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022