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Have an Authentic Log Cabin Alaskan 5 Star experience at "The Eagles Nest"

Apartment in Anchorage with kitchenette and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Alaska Zoo
  • Place, Chugach State Park
  • Place, Flattop Mountain Trail
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Have an Authentic Log Cabin Alaskan 5 Star experience at "The Eagles Nest"

Enjoy a piece of Alaska nostalgia, in this beautiful custom log home we call the "Eagles Nest". , Enjoy a view of Mt. McKinley aka "Denali" (the Great One), the tallest mountain on the North American Continent. During the Summer its not unusual to see Moose in the front yard. Grill your dinner while enjoying a glass of wine and a view of city lights and surrounding mountains. Fall asleep in a super comfortable King size bed and just enjoy the quiet. Separate outside deck and picnic table add to charm of this downstairs apartment in this mountain residence. Both inside and out, The Eagles nest is an ideal retreat. its a 15 min drive to South Anchorage for a unique shopping/dining experience. Or a 2 hour drive to world class fishing on the Kenai River or a 30 min drive to Salmon fishing at Bird Creek. There's Hiking/Biking trails in nearby McHugh Creek, including the crystal clear water of Rabbit Lake in Chugach park, enjoy bird watching at Potter marsh.
Amenities:
Approx 850 Sq/ft
Downstairs Apartment
2 Bedroom
1 Bath
Kitchenette w/ full size refrigerator
Lower Deck
Large Flat Screen TV's
Dish TV
High speed internet
Outdoor Gas Grill
Lots Windows
Lots of Light
RV Parking

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anchorage

Located in Hillside, a neighbourhood in Anchorage, this apartment is in the mountains. Potter Section House State Historical Site and Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Dimond Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club or Ben Boeke Ice Rink. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • Alaska Zoo - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Chugach State Park - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Anchorage Golf Course - 16 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Flattop Mountain Trail - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 23 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 24 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meraki Afrah - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-in - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Zoo Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Have an Authentic Log Cabin Alaskan 5 Star experience at "The Eagles Nest" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Have an Authentic Log Cabin Alaskan 5 Star experience at "The Eagles Nest" ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Have an Authentic Log Cabin Alaskan 5 Star experience at "The Eagles Nest" ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Have an Authentic Log Cabin Alaskan 5 Star experience at "The Eagles Nest" located?

Located in Hillside, this apartment building is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Chugach State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of McHugh Peak and Hillside Park. Alaska Zoo and Flattop Mountain Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a comfortable stay in this beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property outside of the hustle of Anchorage but close enough to access easily.Host was responsive and property is clean and ready for guest. We also got lucky enough to have a moose take a nap in the yard one night and were safely able to see it from the safety of our living room window.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith P.

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

Tranquility.

Quiet and roomy the best beds
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Beauties view, perfect accommodations!

Excellent place to stay - would have loved one more day. Extremely friendly owner who was very responsive! I’d highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall we enjoyed our stay but it is a very bumpy road with lots of pot holes to get to it. The website pictures are accurate. There is no stove. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was well stocked. You are in the lower unit with the owners upstairs. It was loud in the mornings and evenings having them upstairs. Beautiful views from the lower unit but there is a picture of the view from the upper deck on the website description. There was a lot of frozen food in the freezer which limited space.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Nice place.

Was everything we needed. We stayed 2 nights. It was close enough to stores yet far enough away. We had great views and 2 bull moose on our drive to the cabin. Perfect for what we wanted!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view. Super nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

INCREDIBLE

Property just as advertised. View amazing. Every day and night we were just stunned with the view and peacefulness of the location. Saw moose nearby as well, and was so easy to use this location as base to do day trips to Willow, Hatcher Pass and Kenai.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

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

superb for a few nights

Our stay here was wonderful and exactly what we had hoped for. A bit of seclusion away from the main streets of Anchorage, the home gives you a fantastic view of the mountain and below - not to mention tons of moose along the roads as you drive in and out of the development. The home had everything we needed for a wonderful 3 nights. We hope to be back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim d., Richmond

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

2nd time here

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Kari Z.

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

Beautiful views but not peaceful

The views were spectacular and the location was great, but noise from upstairs was disrupting and we had to carefully watch where we stepped because the dogs had not been cleaned up after. However, when we couldn’t find a wine bottle opener our host was able to procure one quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Alaska

The host was very nice and fast at responding to questions. Overall it was clean. We were disappointed in the following: The living area was cluttered- there was personal items in all closets, bathroom and freezer. The listing stated there was an oven and stove top and there was neither. They had construction going on which is fine but we did not find about it until the day we were checking in so we could not change our plans without eating the cost since it was past the time we could get a refund if we canceled so we sucked it up and made the best of the noise. We also did not know the road was not in good condition to get there. It would also have been nice to know ahead of time. I just had surgery and this made travel very inconvenient and painful to get to and from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ok but

Did not feel like a vrbo, food in house left in fridge/freezer open , personnel items left in bathroom, owners above making noise along with dogs, was thinking it would be a more of a quite stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gorgeous view and unique!

Loved our stay! Quiet, comfortable, georgeous montainous surroundings, and saw a moose walk through the yard. The apartment is in the lower level of cabin pictured so there is a flight of stairs to reach entrance. There were no laundry facilities. The road to reach the property is at least 1 1/2 miles of gravel and could be very difficult in wet/snowy weather. And was a lengthy 25 mile drive from the Anchorage airport and city center. But well worth the view. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Eagles Nest is about a 30-minute drive outside of Anchorage so guests need their own car to get there. All was fine and as advertised. Bonus was that the owners also breed dogs (kept very quiet at night). There were 7 adorable puppies romping around the yard while we were there -- very cute. The apartment itself is a bit cluttered and could use a bit more cleaning but was comfortable enough. Property owner seems very nice. I recommend the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place could not be more perfectly located. It’s south of Anchorage, in the mountains, but within 10-15 minutes of grocery store and restaurants. The owners made an apartment, overlooking the mountains. There’s a back deck with a table and a gas grill, two comfortable bedrooms with room darkening blind (it’s light 19 hours in summer). We enjoyed repeatedly, seeing moose, and one even walked into our backyard the morning that we were leaving. It was clean, and the hosts were very responsive and gracious. Judy’s Cafe is the best breakfast place you will ever find (cash only). The drive south to Whittier was incredible, and we kayaked in the most beautiful scenery you could imagine. We drove north to Palmer, for white water rafting, and ziplining. This was the perfect place to stay for the vacation of a lifetime.

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall this is a nice place to stay. The photo of this cabin is a little deceiving. It makes you think, that you are renting a cabin, but actually you are staying in an apartment underneath the cabin. The stairs getting to the apartment are quite steep, so if you have a lot of heavy luggage, this becomes a problem. Also, it is not as isolated as it looks in the photo. You are surrounded by other cabins from all directions. All this considered, it is a nice and clean place to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was nice and comfortable. Downhill walk on grass was challenging when wet. Sometimes there was too much noise from the owners living above, including at 11:30 at night when it sounded like a running wash machine and dryer right above our bed. The road leading to this place is not the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is amazing and the house was nice and warm. Communication with the host was wonderful and they were quick to respond to any questions we had. The only downside was you could hear them above you but thankfully it didn't keep us awake. All and all it was a wonderful trip and they were great hosts. We didn't get to see any Moose as I write this but I'm hoping that we'll see some on the way out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie G.

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

Great Time

Nice cabin with great view, clean and comfortable. Saw a lot of wildlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

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

Great spot to stay in Anchorage

This is the downstairs apartment of the owner's home and is well stocked and lovely to stay. We felt at home and there is a really great view of the mountains from the porch/living room windows. If you are staying in the Anchorage/Girdwood area, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved being so close to all of the activities in Anchorage.The rental had cozy and comfortable beds, brand new beautiful carpets/flooring and it was very clean. Gary was very helpful and responsive.Thank you for allowing us to stay in your place!Heather, Sam, Hannah and Nathan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy n.

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

Eagles Nest

Wonderful property.... what a view!!!! Thank you Gary and Laura for your hospitality!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisco B.

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Not my type
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is a real gem. The overview is great. The owners are very willing to make your stay great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gary Kutil

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I am a Life long Alaskan. My family Homesteaded 160 acres in the Mat-Su Valley in 1959 where my father built a log cabin. In those days we lived a Subsistence Lifestyle and lived off the land by gardening, hunting and fishing. Today we use the cabin recreationally, but it still has no running water or plumbing. The Outhouse however has a historic quality about it being nearly 60 years old. :)
I developed a passion for Alaska's hunting and fishing starting at age 6 and continuing to today.
I am a husband of 1, a father of 2, and a Grandfather of 8, all living in Anchorage. :)

Why they chose this property

I grew up in a Log Cabin and always had an itch to build one so in 1999 I built the Eagles Nest. It took 10 months and I remember some cold days of building thru the middle of the winter and the Snowy Owls that would sit in a tree and hoot at me while I was working and a big Bull Moose that charged at me and broke the log railing on the front porch.

What makes this property unique

The views , the quite and the coziness.

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