Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing
House in Girdwood, AK
7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
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.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Girdwood, AK
££££
Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
4.0 / 5.0
Great home to accommodate comfortable sleeping arrangements. Kitchen adequately stocked but not completely.
5.0 / 5.0
This house is awesome! Great layout for 4-6 people, excellent location, beautiful home and beautiful setting!
5.0 / 5.0
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!!!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
House was clean and well kept. Neighbors are close but very quiet. Loved everything about the property.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
4.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
Good
5.0 / 5.0
A wonderful place to get away and enjoy some sweet family time❤️
4.0 / 5.0
This is an incredibly built timber frame home with so many architectural details, custom furniture, and well designed for a comfortable stay. It’s location is convenient and has a hot tub and lots of room for eating, playing games and people can spread out to private bedrooms. Overall it is a great place to stay in Girdwood.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a great area to stay if you are doing your own self drive Alaskan trip. We liked that Girdwood allowed us to travel to Kenai Fjords, Portage Glacier and the wildlife preserve with ease. House is beautiful. Very large, only three of us on this trip and it was way too big for us. The only issue we had was trying to find the trash dumpster (we drove around and around twice and still couldn’t locate). Comfortable beds, beautiful kitchen.
5.0 / 5.0
Everyone in our party kept complimenting the home daily! It was very well stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful surroundings and many hikes nearby. The Tram was worth the price for me as well.
Another memorial vacation and anniversary in the books!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location and beautiful setting nestled in the woods. This was an excellent house for us and what we needed:)
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay was fabulous, the location is perfect, and the backyard view is breathtaking. My family loved this spot the best of all the places we stayed during our visit to AK. The sounds of the creek in the back was an added bonus. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Although communication with Vacassa was atrocious the stay at the home was amazing. I didn't receive check-in information until less than 24 hours prior to check-in even though I messaged them 2 times the week prior to our trip. I also messaged them during our stay and have never received a response to any of the 3 messages. The listing states that the PM responds within hours, they do not.
Once we were at the property it was amazing. The home was very inviting, spotless, very homey and comfortable. The area was safe. The property was beautiful and the stream right outside our bedroom was music to my ears. We were close to restaurants, stores and attractions. I highly recommend the property, the property management company, nt so much.
5.0 / 5.0
The location of this rental is great. Close enough to Anchorage, Whittier, Seward and Hope to make easy day trips. We were there in mid-May, so great views of snowy mountains abound!
Only recommendations were a couple easy fixes
1) some light bulbs out that would have been nice to replace
2) one of the windows upstairs needs a new screen to keep the bugs out
3) upstairs tub drains very slow
minor things...
5.0 / 5.0
Iris pond
Clean spacious with great views. The kitchen was stocked with everything u could think of. Grill and hot tub were great. The house was amazing. Would love to live there !!
5.0 / 5.0
great location--fun stay
The location of this rental is great. Close enough to Anchorage, Whittier, Seward and Hope to make easy day trips. We were there in mid-May, so great views of snowy mountains abound!
Only recommendations were a couple easy fixes
1) some light bulbs out that would have been nice to replace
2) one of the windows upstairs needs a new screen to keep the bugs out
3) upstairs tub drains very slow
minor things...
Only recommendations were a couple easy fixes
1) some light bulbs out that would have been nice to replace
2) one of the windows upstairs needs a new screen to keep the bugs out
3) upstairs tub drains very slow
minor things...
5.0 / 5.0
Great house in a great location
Couldn't ask for better. Easy access to surrounding areas, beautiful location. Loved our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
This place is amazing we have a really good time here
Everything was amazing, very spacious and very nice, we love it, thank you so much!
5.0 / 5.0
Great
Great stay! Clean and good amenities! Some of the mattresses upstairs could use an update. Otherwise everything was wonderful!
5.0 / 5.0
Girdwood ski trip
This house was perfect. Great kitchen and gathering space that we could all cook meals together and sit down and have dinner. The hot tub was amazing, and that view.
We came for a ski trip, short drive to the mountain and into town or a 20 ish minute walk.
4.0 / 5.0
Iris Pond home in Girdwood, AK
This large home was perfect for our stay in Girdwood. Beautifully finished and furnished home. We all enjoyed the hot tub.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Weekend Rental
My group and I had a blast staying here for our weekend getaway! The house was clean, had everything we needed, and was close enough to the slopes!
5.0 / 5.0
Mountain Side Retreat
We had a great staycation over the long holiday weekend! This was our second stay and it was just as great as we remembered. Perfect for large families or a small group of friends with plenty of space to spread out. We loved that the kitchen comes fully equipped.... seriously you will have all the tools to make any kind of meal! The hot tub with mountain views is just what you need at the end of a long day on the mountain. What we most appreciated was the responsiveness of the Vacasa management company. Girdwood was having some weird fluctuations in weather and the driveway ended up becoming a skating rink. I called Vacasa and they had someone out to gravel within 15 minutes. If you're looking for a lodge like experience with all the comforts of home, we highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
We have rented the house twice now and will again in the future
Great location
5.0 / 5.0
Pictures don't do it justice
I have rented this house twice (2009 and 2021) and had a wonderful stay both times. It's perfect for a larger group with a huge kitchen, plenty of seating and rustic timberframe interior that is perfect for Girdwood. Kitchen is appointed well, but could use more kitchen towels (only 2). The hot tub was great, but could use a deck to make it easier to get around outside. The master tub is lovely! I will stay here again...
5.0 / 5.0
Great cabin in the woods
My family of 6 really enjoyed our stay at Iris Pond for fall break. Location was perfect, just a 1/2 mile walk into town for supplies. House was clean and had great views of the mountain. Cabinets were well stocked with pots/pans for cooking meals. Post/beam construction of the home was also beautiful. The home was comfortable and made a great home base for exploring southern Alaska for a week.
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful home with spacious open floor plan, gorgeous craftsmanship on timbers inside and out, custom woodwork cabinetry and furniture. We saw a black bear dining in berries in the backyard bush within an hour of arriving! Enjoyed the hot tub after a day of hiking the beautiful rainforest of Girdwood and Alyeska. I would strongly recommend Iris Pond to anyone headed to fantastic Girdwood, Alaska.G ManCincinnati, Ohio
5.0 / 5.0
Five Nights at Iris Pond VRBO
Beautiful home with spacious open floor plan, gorgeous craftsmanship on timbers inside and out, custom woodwork cabinetry and furniture. We saw a black bear dining in berries in the backyard bush within an hour of arriving! Enjoyed the hot tub after a day of hiking the beautiful rainforest of Girdwood and Alyeska.
I would strongly recommend Iris Pond to anyone headed to fantastic Girdwood, Alaska.
G Man
Cincinnati, Ohio
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Girdwood?
The average price for a rental in Girdwood is £231 per night. This rental is £204 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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