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Your Home Away From Home

Lakefront holiday home with kitchenette and fireplace

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Bedroom
Bed & Sofa
Sofa bed
Room
Walkin Closet

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Place, University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska Regional Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Providence Alaska Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Home Away From Home

Cozy private bedroom with bath in the lower level of our home’s daylight basement. Access is through a side gate, down a short set of steps, and along a pathway to your private entrance. Please note—the walkway has a slight slope and may not be easily accessible for guests with limited mobility.

The bedroom features a queen-size with a memory foam mattress and adjustable base, plus a full-size sofa bed for up to 2 additional guests, allowing a maximum of 4 guests total. *A $25 /night booking fee will be added to your cost for each additional guest over 2 people.

A small kitchenette is provided for your convenience, equipped with a mini refrigerator, microwave, dishes, utensils, and complimentary coffee and tea. Please note there are no other cooking surfaces available.

Enjoy a Smart TV with internet access in the bedroom, free guest WiFi, and a private sauna to unwind at the end of the day. Guests also have use of a game room and lounge area, as well as direct access to the private backyard.

Our home is located in a peaceful residential cul-de-sac, close to the U-Med district, shopping, movie theaters, bike trails, parks, and Cheney Lake Park.

We share our home with one dog and one cat, but they do not have access to guest areas. The staircase to the upstairs is separated by curtains at both ends and a locked security gate behind the upstairs curtain for everyone’s peace of mind. The bedroom is located below our kitchen, so you may hear occasional kitchen activity, though we do our best to keep noise to a minimum.

We look forward to welcoming you and making your stay as comfortable, relaxing, and memorable as possible.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No friends/family over night stays
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: No friends/family over night stays
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anchorage

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Northeast Anchorage, a neighbourhood in Anchorage. Cinemark Century Anchorage 16 and Moose Run Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nunaka Valley North Park and Nunaka Valley South Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouses and Alaska Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 20 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks New Store Muldoon - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Your Home Away From Home located?

This family-friendly Anchorage holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nunaka Valley South Park and Nunaka Valley North Park. Russian Jack Springs Park and Muldoon Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BJ N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient, comfortable location. Hosts were great. Provided umbrellas when we needed them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Alaska return

I was stationed in Anchorage from 1989-1993 and fell in love with the place. It was amazing to return over 30 years later. I'm still in love and will be back!The AB&B was exactly as advertised and we were invited to a Memorial day cook out by the hosts. They are great too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idalia M.

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

Great Place

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

The check in and check out process was seamless. The location were great and the place was exceptionally clean. Kiddos really enjoyed the old school arcade games and we enjoyed a few games of pool. Close to restaurants and served as a good base for day trips from Anchorage. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

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

Highly Recommended. Beautiful property

Very impressed on the property and host. Stayed a weeked. Very quiet, comfortable, clean and well maintained. Host were very pleasant and accommodating. My wife and I highly recommended this property. Five stars.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tom M.

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

Beautiful space, great getaway

Great stay with great hosts, had a blast at their place. Clearly geared to making the guest experience great with the sauna, pool table, and games. Only hesitancy to suggesting to all family/friends was that the heating system right above bedroom (we think it was the baseboards at least) was loud kicking on upstairs woke us up many times. Outside of that it was an amazing location and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Lovely stay

It is a good, safe neighborhood, but not real close to any restaurants. Very clean, had everything you would need. Suggest that they put some light roast coffee in the room and not all dark roast. Loved her tea box in the little kitchen. Walk down to the room from the driveway could use some paver stones. Loved that she puts tour guide pamphlets in the suit in case you don’t have all your plans of what to do. Owner was very nice and helpful.highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Check in was simple. The owners are easy going and pleasant to work with. The property is better suited for younger clients. To get into the unit you have to walk down a sloping yard, through a gate in the fence, down more of a slope and steps to the door. It’s not a great situation if the clients are older with even slight mobility issues. The game area and pool table are fine but it takes up half of the living area and there really isn’t anywhere to sit comfortably to watch tv or chat except the bedroom. The kitchen area is very tiny and tight and in need of a few more of the bare necessities you’d find even in say, a Residence Inn. It needs things like a corkscrew , salt and pepper, some serving utensils and glasses. The only way to cook anything is with the microwave so you have to buy ready to eat meals or eat out which is very costly. The unit is in the daylight basement of a home which is fine but we discovered that there is no door separating the two areas. There are only two curtains on the stairway for separation. This does not provide privacy or security for the clients. We were sitting at the table and were able to clearly hear the owners conversation. For the price this is a good place to stay but it needs a few things added.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

j. F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a comfortable and welcoming environment, host were gracious and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very nice, comfortable, and clean. There was a good amount of space and the unique amenities like the sauna and pool table are a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Yvette's place was amazing! It was super clean, affordable, and in a quiet and safe residential neighborhood. The coffee and tea were appreciated and the huge place includes a beautiful game room and a sauna. The black-out curtains helped us sleep at night even though it was still very light outside at 11:30 pm. Check-in was very easy and Yvette was responsive. I would recommend a car if staying here, although car rental prices for the weekend were astronomical so we opted to do a $22 uber ride to/from the airport. There is a bus that gets you from the neighborhood directly into downtown, which is where we spent the majority of our time. Bus rides are $2 each way and the bus came on time according to their published schedule. The residents say "thank you" to the bus driver when they get off. That was nice to witness and we followed suit. There is a major supermarket with a deli department within walking distance where we could stock up on snacks. We also enjoyed the trail in the neighborhood that runs right along a creek. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect with just the amenities we needed for 3 nights. We enjoyed the pool table and arcade games too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey U.

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

Clean, exactly what is posted!

Very clean, kind people. The only thing I wished was different was a little less priority on the games and pool table and more of a living room/ couch where you can watch the TV in the living room.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lanita C.

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

Nice place but lacks security

The property was clean and well appointed. However, it is the basement of an occupied home. As such, you enter through a private door in the rear of the property. The problem was there was no walkway for the first part of the walk back. You need to be prepared to carry you bag across the grass as it would not roll. Then, once you’re through the gate you have stepping stones which were not much better. Once inside, you are required to take your shoes off. Finally, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, but there was no way to lock the door. This would not be as big an issue, except the only separation between the occupied upstairs was a staircase with a curtain at top and bottom. If I were a single woman I would not feel comfortable staying here. I suggest installing a door to the stairs and/or proper locks to the sleeping area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond A.

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

Excellent and great place to stay

Clean, smells great and good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Quaid V.

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

Perfect little spot

Was in town for a class needed a cheap small place to crash. Only draw back was the two spaces were connected with a staircase. Made it slightly uncomfortable. Other then that was awsome! Loved the sauna
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

Lots of extras

This was a very comfortable place to stay with nice pillows, bedding, towels, etc. The owners have thought of everything. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Awesome stay! Host went above and beyond

My husband and I loved staying here! Yvette and her family did an amazing job with the living space. It looked just like the pictures. It was clean, had plenty of extra amenities like coffee, a bed that can be adjusted with a remote control, walk-in closet, and many more! She communicated where to park and how to enter the house very clearly. She was very kind to let us borrow a cooler that we requested to take food on some day trips. We loved our stay here and would definitely come back on any future trips. Thank you to you and your family, Yvette!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kaitee P.

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

Nice place

Very quiet and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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

A cozy stay

A great stay that is super close to a main road meaning we could get to most places we wanted to go within 30mins or less. The inclusion of bathroom items that may have been forgotten was a wonderful touch. It was a wonderful place and I'm glad we stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Quiet and Convenient

Great place to stay to watch explore the Anchorage area. Very quiet at night to get a good nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Very Clean

The property was very clean and comfortable. I could hear the family upstairs but it didn't interfere with my sleep. I slept very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Relaxing nights before heading home to Iowa

Great, quiet location that provided all that we needed to relax and rest up after spending 1o days exploring AK.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie D.

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

Nice secluded rental

Great place to stay. Relaxed and peaceful. This is a basement rental of a family home. It was nice to Come back to rental and relax. While there was the occasional pitter patter of dog paws and cat hops . It didn’t bother me one bit. I rarely heard the homeowner and when I did it wasn’t that loud. After all, I was in their home. Great place for a pit stop for my excursions around anchorage for the week. Hosts were kind and friendly when I did see them. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Yvette Belisle

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We are life long Alaskans who enjoy our wonderful state. We like to keep active in the summer time with camping, fishing and outdoor events. We are down to earth, family oriented people. We enjoy spending time with our adult children and grandchild any chance we get.

Why they chose this property

We choose to purchase our home because it was unique to our families needs. We have 5 grown children and 4 grandchildren. Once we became empty nesters we didn't want to downsize because we cater to visiting family and friends. We enjoy the neighborhood and love the cul-da-sac that our home is in due to the low traffic and quiet area.

What makes this property unique

Our downstairs daylight basement was recently updated and allows for fresh accommodations. The spacious room and bathroom allow for our guest to stretch out and relax. Our guests enjoy an occasional game of pool and lounging and the sauna for extra relaxation.

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