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The Octopus Den! Cozy 3bd 2bth sleeps 8!

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A modern living room with a dark blue sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bar area with stools.
A two-story cabin with a front porch, a staircase, and a mailbox.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white island with bar stools, and a decorative octopus wall art piece.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a black sofa, wooden flooring, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wood-burning stove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Close to a museum, this vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room. Enjoy nearby adventure activities like snowboarding, ice skating, and game walks. Families can explore DeLong Lake Park and Pop Carr Park while enjoying skiing opportunities in the area.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Place, Connors Bog Dog Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, DeLong Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

Master Bed w/ Bathroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Octopus Den! Cozy 3bd 2bth sleeps 8!

The Octopus Den offers two queen beds and a custom built bunk bed with both full and twin mattresses. Remote controlled windows to ensure a restful night sleep from the famous midnight sun. Deep bath tub in the guest bath and rain shower in the master bath. Mesmerizing see through wood stove and modern open living and dining area with a fully equipped kitchen. Outside, enjoy the private cedar deck with an outdoor lounge area, solo stove and grill! (The hot tub pictured is not in operation-sorry!)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Please place a load of linens and towels in the washer and/or drier if possible to allow for multiple loads of laundry to be done for cleaning turn over. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4557742vb
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

About the area

Anchorage

Sand Lake, a neighbourhood in Anchorage, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area and Point Woronzof Park, while Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum and Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park and Prince William Sound. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • Connors Bog Dog Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • DeLong Lake Park - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Anchorage Museum - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Port of Anchorage - 17 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 16 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heidi’s Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Burger & Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flight Deck Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Octopus Den! Cozy 3bd 2bth sleeps 8! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Octopus Den! Cozy 3bd 2bth sleeps 8!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Octopus Den! Cozy 3bd 2bth sleeps 8!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Octopus Den! Cozy 3bd 2bth sleeps 8! located?

This family-friendly Anchorage holiday home is located in Sand Lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Connors Bog Dog Park and DeLong Lake Park. Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park and Jewel Lake Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean, easy to access. Very nice neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay, nice quiet neighborhood. Loved the house for the family and I
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Comfy and quiet place, had everything we could have needed. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great! My only complaint is that it could use a deep cleaning…baseboards, stove knobs, refrigerator and hardwood floors (my feet and socks were quite dark after walking about). But the house was packed with supplies and amenities, host was super quick to answer any questions we had and the location of the property was excellent. My mom and I would recommend this property and definitely stay again if visiting Anchorage in the future.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean, easy check-in, good location, felt safe and secure. Light switches were confusing but minor issue…would book again and that is the best compliment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic as always, will book again. Super convenient location and very comfortable for the family
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2026
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice area that was very comfortable to stay at
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to airport Good kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. House was very clean, house is equipped with good amount of utensils. The living area is very cozy and warm. Only thing, if owner can put one coat closet rod and some hangers in other 2 bedrooms that would be nice. ThanksHira
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This host was great, they were able to accommodate to my party last minute and they were very helpful when booking. The hospitality overall was excellent and the home was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home, the master shower is a nice touch with the rainfall head. My family and I enjoyed our stay. Will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive host and great location for all our needs. It was comfortable, clean and a perfect place to stay for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay, even though it was fast and only one night. Super convenient to the airport. We’d certainly stay again and it’s easy to recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home & very quiet/safe neighborhood!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet area near trails, stores and restaurants
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive & helpful, and the property is conveniently located in a nice neighborhood. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay! It was very clean & comfortable! I will happily stay again anytime I am in Anchorage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Lots of nice amenities, and pretty clean. Quiet but central location. Had lots of fun! Kitchen is fantastic and Jordan was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly what we needed. Close to the airport, clean, large rooms, and very responsive hosts. I will definitely return when I’m in Anchorage again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was updated and well kept. Convenient to the airport but no airport noise. This is the second year we've stayed here. Plan on staying here again next year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Place!!

Great place to stay. Very clean and nicely maintained. Primary bathroom is amazing!! Host was very good in communication with me, making sure we had all we needed. Would stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was literally the best VRBO experience we've had to date (not that they have been bad, but this owner is the gold standard). Communication is stellar in terms of both offering specific and detailed instructions, and prompt response time. Property is in a fantastic location in a safe and quiet neighborhood, and spotlessly clean. Owner was extremely helpful when our flights got totally botched and we appreciated it very much! Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood. Very comfortable. Comfortable beds. Classy. Will stay here every time in Anchorage.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stayed after a cruise

Excellent location from airport, less than 2 miles. Jordan was very attentive in answering any questions. Place was spacious for 6 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very comfortable stay in this newly renovated three bedroom. It was clean, cozy, and very comfortably would accommodate two couples and an handful of kids. Its finishes are modern and the open kitchen, dining and living room are great for cooking and visiting with friends and family. It’s centrally located and in a very safe neighborhood. The host was super responsive via text or cell. I will be recommending this stay to my friends and family traveling and/or passing through Anchorage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jordan

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I enjoy all things Alaska. Hiking, skiing, paragliding, hunting and fishing.

What makes this property unique

I did the majority of the the work on the house myself after a house fire in 2018. I hope you enjoy the space as much as I do!

Languages:

English

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