Check Out This Charming One Room Log Cabin With Loft

Charming Accommodations in Girdwood

Take a look inside this Girdwood, Alaska, United States at the Alyeska Hideaway Log Cabins. The Glacier Cabin is a 350 square foot, 1 bedroom, and sleeps up to 4 people. The Glacier Cabin was renovated and opened in 2017. Keeping with the charm of a one-room cabin the cabin has a queen-sized bed on the main floor along with a sitting area. The loft also has a queen size bed. To access the loft you must climb a ladder so it is ideal for a family with kids. To add to the charm the cabin has a bathroom that features a claw-foot bathtub and a picture window with views of the forest behind the cabin, ideal for soaking after a long hike or ski.

Personal Touches and Local Insights

When you arrive you'll find homemade blueberry breakfast cakes on the dining table and a binder chock-full of activities to do in the area, hikes with descriptions and distances, and all the owner's favorite restaurants with full menus provided. Not to mention the plethora of discounts available through staying at Alyeska Hideaway Log Cabins. To add to that cozy charm they have added personal touches from their own Alaska adventures in the cabin with family photos of fishing, skiing, and hiking. Glacier Cabin is fully furnished for all your needs and the owners live next door to the cabins and are there to welcome you and help you plan your adventures.

Adventure Awaits in Girdwood

Whether you are in the mood to kayak through a valley of glaciers or you'd rather have a fine dining experience of fresh Alaskan seafood, the tourist town of Girdwood is one of the best places to visit. The vacation destination is favored by nature lovers as there's so much to see, such as mountains, glaciers, glacier valleys, rivers, and rainforests. The following are just a few of the things you can do.

Scenic Tram Rides

Ride the Tram. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the area with a ride on the Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway, in just seven minutes, you'll be transported high up to take in a stunning vista of mountains, hanging glaciers, and more. At the top, you'll have the option to explore the trails or grab a bite to eat at the casual Bore Tide Deli or the upscale Seven Glaciers Restaurant. If you are looking for a workout, you can hike the North Face Trail from the base of the mountain, and then rest your tired legs by riding the tram back down the mountain.

Family Fun at Crow Creek Mine

Pan for Gold. Great for the whole family, the Crow Creek Mine is an old-school mine that lets you pan for gold and tour the historic buildings (some are even on the National Registry of Historical Places) in a gorgeous setting with amazing views. And, you get to keep whatever gold you find. There's a free shuttle, through Glacier Valley Transit, which is great for anyone staying at Alyeska Hotel or other small B and Bs, or vacation rentals near downtown Girdwood. And, they host evening salmon bakes and live music on specific nights during the summer.