To really get away from it all, consider this high end vacation property exchange in a setting as beautiful and dramatic as a Grieg piano concerto; there are literally such highs and lows in the surrounding landscape, it is heart-stopping. All you have to do is look out of the bedroom or living room windows, and you are elevated by breathtaking mountain vistas. The seasons are dramatic; the topography is dramatic; the skiing is dramatic; and the nearby waterway, the Turnagain Arm of the Gulf of Alaska, is dramatic. In winter, the skiing at Alyeska Resort is first-rate, and at the end of the day, you can sometimes enjoy the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. In summer, there can be up to 20 hours of daylight to enjoy gorgeous hikes. The Turnagain Arm of the Gulf of Alaska at the base of the mountains has large tide ranges. In addition, there are hanging glaciers above the Girdwood Valley adding to the grand scene.
This luxury exchange home is located on the slope side of Alyeska Mountain overlooking the Girdwood Valley. There is maximum use of windows to take in the spectacular views. The living room is cozy with a fireplace and TV. There is a country feel to the lightwood dining table just adjacent to the kitchen.
The master bedroom has a modern sleigh bed, and is very refreshing with a view of the mountains during the day, and a view of the stars at night.
The second bedroom has a cozy nook for the bed, and also plenty of light.
At 1,000 square feet, you’ll feel comfortable while gazing at the grandeur outside. It is only a two-minute ski to the closest chairlift, and a 20-minute walk to the tram which runs year-round. Of special note is the fact that there are no other buildings between this exclusive home swap and the ski resort.
Additionally, in the winter, you can take a chartered boat tour for glacier viewing, go backcountry skiing, or take a snowmobile tour amongst other activities. In the summer, go whitewater rafting, or take a chartered marine tour of Prince William Sound.
If you crave adventure, love nature, but want lovely accommodations, this high end property exchange is for you.

No Smoking inside

Pets considered

Not suitable for the elderly or infirm

No wheelchair access

Girdwood is a 40-minute drive southeast along the beautiful Turnagain Arm from the Anchorage International Airport.  Look for bald eagle, dall sheep, baluga whale, and moose along the way.  Continue south out of Girdwood 90 minutes to Seward for some of Alaska's best halibut and salmon fishing. 

Car rental at the airport is encouraged so that you are free to explore some of Alaska's southcentral (Kenai, Seward, Homer).  It is possible to arrange private transportation to Girdwood and simply walk to the resort after arrival, however.  The town center, with public library, post office, grocery store, and several rentals is a twenty minute walk from the condo.