Title: Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=54972&destination=Girdwood%2C+Alaska%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=74673740&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! ## Photo gallery for Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library - Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! (Girdwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74673800/74673740/079b9d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! (Girdwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74673800/74673740/7bfeeee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! (Girdwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74673800/74673740/a54f0fec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! (Girdwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74673800/74673740/916c7449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! (Girdwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74680000/74673800/74673740/df1f8cec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of Girdwood in this cozy ski chalet. Enjoy a full kitchen, comfortable living room with a TV for streaming apps, and convenient amenities like self-check-in and keypad access. Take in the mountain views from the loft bedroom or unwind on either of two levels with ample space to entertain. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £359 includes taxes & fees 10 Apr - 11 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! Enjoy this upstairs unit with 3 bedrooms (2 Queen, 1 double) for your Alyeska retreat! The location can't be topped, within walking distance to the resort and Girdwood townsite, across the street from the brewery, and on the free shuttle route. Enjoy the mountain view. Pet-friendly with a $30 nightly fee. Shared, coin-op laundry. Self-check-in. 10% off tours in Southeast Alaska, convenient if you are going on an Alaska cruise. Easy Check-in, great communication & service, prime location, & clean! 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, available for a fee of $50, a couple of days before your arrival or departure. Host Kelli is a co-owner of a large tour company offering over 20 shore excursions throughout Alaska, primarily in the Southeast region. 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16130000/16129300/16129214/d885bded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ski Inn Alyeska - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 687 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 3 Apr - 4 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=16129214&PinnedHotelID=16129214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35060000/35057100/35057079/3aa79408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carriage House Accommodations Alyeska - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Tennis court - Business services 9.2 Wonderful 81 reviews £242 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=35057079&PinnedHotelID=35057079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26940000/26931000/26930946/4a91b8cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin w/ private hot tub, gourmet kitchen, handcrafted wood details, near skiing Girdwood - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 101 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=26930946&PinnedHotelID=26930946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90869800/90869753/09ca7a2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bedroom Mountain View Condo w/ Private Hottub Alyeska - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 46 reviews £296 includes taxes & fees 14 Apr - 15 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-14&endDate=2026-04-15&selected=90869753&PinnedHotelID=90869753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26940000/26931500/26931413/31b91fb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Conveniently located condo near skiing & hiking Alyeska - Kitchen - Parking available - Fireplace - Microwave 8.6 Excellent 75 reviews £245 includes taxes & fees 20 Mar - 21 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=26931413&PinnedHotelID=26931413&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26650000/26649400/26649333/w566h847x0y1-2d580aa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Awesome Fully Furnished Ski Chalet for 6 is Close to Slopes! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 483589 ## About the area Located in Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Marlow Pavilion and Crow Creek Mine are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and Sound Paddler. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Girdwood travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Girdwood.dx54972) [View more Holiday homes in Anchorage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anchorage-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178230-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C60.96136%2C-149.12357&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TX8vvHlrvoW-SY1ASKL_4Cx6vFA=) Girdwood, AK ### What's nearby - ![Eternal snow on Girdwood Glacier in Alaska USA under clear blue Sky and in front a grey blue lake - landscape shot taken on the water from a boat: concept of summertime, travel, outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622845870725/44d3a56c-8a7d-4734-8e00-68bf7aa9294f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Girdwood Park 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Anchorage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060501/69d058b3-6741-4732-b0da-56468f3d0419.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alyeska Ski Resort 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Moose Meadow Park 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Girdwood Town Square 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Girdwood Center for Visual Arts 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot 5 min drive - Girdwood, AK (AQY) 2 min drive ### Restaurants - Alpine Cafe & Bakery 4 min drive - Chair 5 11 min walk - The Sitzmark 11 min walk - Coast Pizza 4 min drive - Girdwood Izakaya 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet!? ### How much is parking at Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet!? ### What time is check-in at Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet!? ### What time is check-out at Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet!? ### Where is Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Drift to the Lift - Walk Almost Everywhere at Alyeska Resort from Bright Chalet! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie S. 13 Oct 2023 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! ##### Marie S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beckey M. 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Such a cozy spot. We enjoyed every minute of our stay! ##### Beckey M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny B. 10 Jul 2023 #### 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!!! ##### Penny B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle H. 1 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ski getaway Ski getaway with our boys! Had a blast and the cabin was perfect! ##### Danielle H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly P. 30 Jun 2023 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. ##### Kimberly P. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy h. 19 Aug 2022 #### 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. ##### Wendy h. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jennifer G. 10 Aug 2024 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. ##### Jennifer G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marta G. 2 Aug 2022 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. ##### Marta G. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Dave W. 15 Jun 2022 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. ##### Dave W. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Clayton F. 8 May 2022 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. ##### Clayton F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy R. 27 Apr 2022 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! ##### Lucy R. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa B. 8 Feb 2022 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 ##### Melissa B. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tiffany M. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tiffany M. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ---