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Shimmy Shack at 101-A Snowbird is the perfect retreat for your next ski adventure. Cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace after a day on the slopes, or enjoy a home-cooked meal in the full kitchen as you watch your favorite movie. With free WiFi and walking distance to Alyeska Resort, this condo offers convenience and comfort.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2413 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely home with fireplace & full kitchen - steps from the slopes

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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

  • Unit size: 413 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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, 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
41240

About the area

Alyeska, a neighbourhood in Girdwood, is home to this holiday home. Chugach State Park and McHugh Creek Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and Sound Paddler. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and mountain climbing. Visit our Girdwood travel guide
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Girdwood, AK

What's nearby

  • Alyeska Ski Resort
    Alyeska Ski Resort
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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
    Girdwood Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Moose Meadow Park
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Girdwood Center for Visual Arts
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Girdwood Town Square
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Sitzmark
    8 min walk
  • Alpine Cafe & Bakery
    5 min drive
  • Chair 5
    18 min walk
  • Greatland Bar & Lounge
    3 min drive
  • Alpenglow Coffee House
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely home with fireplace & full kitchen - steps from the slopes pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lovely home with fireplace & full kitchen - steps from the slopes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely home with fireplace & full kitchen - steps from the slopes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely home with fireplace & full kitchen - steps from the slopes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely home with fireplace & full kitchen - steps from the slopes located?

Located in Alyeska, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Chugach National Forest and Alyeska Ski Resort. Girdwood Center for Visual Arts and Moose Meadow Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Lovely home with fireplace & full kitchen - steps from the slopes Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

This was a great place to get away from the city and enjoy a little rest and relaxation. Close to the hill and all there various restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stephanie F.

Close to the fun

Great location. Easy walk to skiing and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Alisha K.

Nice location - No View

This condo was located close to everything you need. The ski resort was lovely and plenty of hiking near by. Easy check in and out. But the only view from the windows are the other condos, so keep the blinds closed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Remington K.

cozy place to stay

It’s close to the resort, a coffee shop and just a wonderful neighborhood to walk around. It has he basics of what you’d need. The blinds are a bit funky to work, and the curtains are sheer. It would have been nice to have non-sheer curtains. But, it isn’t a busy neighborhood so you aren’t seeing a ton of people. Great selection of board games too!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Walking distance to the chair, reasonable bed, couch is not as pictured it’s longer and sleep able. The path along the building to the entrance is difficult to navigate (I’m PNW local I get snow) and needs to be cleared to allow access to the front door.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Allison M.

Nice place, poor Vacasa service

The place was cute, great location, and allowed dogs which was awesome. Vacasa never sent us the check in instructions, we arrived on time for check in at 4 and then spent 45mins calling every Vacasa number we were given and that we could find online and waited on hold with no indication anyone was ever going to answer. Finally someone did and sent the info, 45mins later, so that was very lame. The walkway wasn’t shoveled and clearly hadn’t been for a long time and we couldn’t find the way in. There were crumbs all over the couch. The internet didn’t work which meant the TV didnt work either. We feel like we got half of the stay we were hoping for out of our night there.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Nice Rental But A Few Problems

Overall, this is a nice place to stay. It is very close to the ski lifts, so if you are renting a place to stay while skiing, it is very convenient. It was great for us (a couple), but would be a bit crowded for more than 2. The unit is a bit old, and there were scratches on several doors, apparently from a dog. When we arrived, there was a large snow berm blocking access to the front door, that we had to climb over to get inside. I think this would have been a problem for anyone with mobility issues. As it had not snowed in several days, this is something that should have been addressed prior to our arrival. Someone showed up late that night and shoveled a path over the snow berm. I didn’t see a shovel anywhere that we might have used. The unit has a fire place, but you need to bring your own wood, kindling and fire starter supplies. There was no corkscrew, which most rental units typically supply. Finally, a burned out light in the bedroom meant that it was very dim in that room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bainan X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aleesha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Veronika M.

Loved it

Great location and cozy home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Halley W.

Cute and comfy

This place was clean, convenient, very comfortable, and affordable. Perfect for a night or two at the base of Alyeska mountain!
Verified

8/10 Good

Halley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy and convenient

The place was clean, cute, affordable, and very comfortable. Perfect for our one night at Alyeska!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Monica J.

Shimmy Shack 101- A

Such a cute place with all the amenities and close to town. Loved it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great area

Great area to be at and site see in the off season winter season would be nice as well every at your fingertips
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private and beautiful

Loved the quint town
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Wonderland

The property was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. Nice views of Alyeska.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacasa

Great place. Light in fridge needed. Instructions for the cable would be nice. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Katelyn S.

Fine if you’re here to party I guess?

Disorganized management, beat up house, truly awful mattress.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jules h.

Great stay!

Loved this place. Spent five nights here. Super comfy, clean and located so close to the slopes. This home is packed with games to waste away some time. The streaming TV worked great. I will stay again when I return if the unit is open.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

check in and bedding

Check in process could be a lot easier if you would have cipher locks And the pillows on the bed were horrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RENEE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This was a great location for us as a wknd getaway/downtime. Lots of games and puzzles for those who wanted to stay in. The ski slopes are nearby, a 2 min drive and the area was quiet. One street away from turn off for Virgin Falls trail - very icy right now, use cleats. The condo was clean and inviting. The couch may be a little worn, it leaned forward when we reached forward while working on puzzles from our makeshift table with stools and wood planks. Bedding was crisp and clean, showerhead had good pressure, plenty of extras from blankets, pillows and kitchen/household gadgets and pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michelle V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty and run down

Filthy toilet with literal poo smudges on the seat and urine splashes on underside. Dirty counters not wiped down and floors were obviously not vacuumed or swept. Old uncomfortable pillows. Mattress was okay but quilt needed a thorough wash. Tub drain has still not been fixed as other reviewers noted, it does not drain well so you stand in dirty water and forget about another shower or bath, the tub is gross after not draining well. It was also very slippery and dangerous. Would not recommend this place without a new cleaner and some fixes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

Great stay

We were impressed with this stay! Very clean and close to the slopes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Very comfortable, clean, and located in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and convenient

The property is immaculate and comfortable. It's location is very convenient. The only suggestion that I have is that the lights in the bedroom could be brighter, but that tends to be an issue with all bookings.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022