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Makalik Base: Your Arctic Home Base located at the Top of the World!
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
- Internet
- Washing machine
- Onsite parking available
- Non-smoking
- Dryer
Explore the area
Utqiagvik, AK
- Inupiat Heritage CenterPlace, Inupiat Heritage Center3 min walk
- Whale Bone ArchPlace, Whale Bone Arch7 min walk
- Barrow, AK (BRW-Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial)Airport, Barrow, AK (BRW-Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial)2 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Makalik Base: Your Arctic Home Base located at the Top of the World!
Makalik Base is a private apartment, that includes a two dedicated sleeping spaces:
Bedroom 1 (Private): A fully enclosed bedroom with a queen.
Bedroom 2 (Loft-Style Privacy): A cozy sleeping area with a twin bed, featuring a rustic sliding barn door for closure. This unique loft-style space offers privacy while retaining the apartment's unique character.
Prime Location & Comfort: Central, completely remodeled, and fully equipped.
Easy Access: Self-check-in and a private entrance.
Whether you're here for the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun, visiting family, or simply sightseeing, our completely remodeled unit with all the basic amenities provides a comfortable stay and a prime location to get around town.
Prime Location & Local Highlights
Your apartment is centrally located on "the main road" near essential services and key attractions, making it easy to get around town:
Near Main Services: grocery store, fire department, post office, and local coffee shops. Playground right down the road across from the grocery store.
Dining Experiences:
Various sit-down and take-out options through the town.
Sit Down (Take Out Option): Mario's Pizza, Top of the World Hotel, Sam & Lee's Restaurant, Osaka.
Take Out Only: Thai Corner, East Coast Pizza, Liliana’s Fresh Baked, and Cruz Mexican Restaurant.
Cultural & Education:
We are a busy family whose culture is our livelihood. As a subsistence family, this means you may occasionally see harvested marine and land animals from our traditional hunting practices in the yard area. We ask for your respect as this is our food and core way of life.
Iñupiat History Language & Culture (IHLC) Museum: Learn about the rich history of Alaska Natives. Local artisans sell art in the Traditional Room!
Tuzzy Library that serves as a public and education Library, operated by Ilisagvik College: Alaska's only Tribal College.
Wildlife Viewing: We are known for our vibrant bird season, and you may also spot caribou, owls, arctic foxes, polar bears, and even witness the powerful beauty of the bowhead whale harvest.
Bedroom 1 (Private): A fully enclosed bedroom with a queen.
Bedroom 2 (Loft-Style Privacy): A cozy sleeping area with a twin bed, featuring a rustic sliding barn door for closure. This unique loft-style space offers privacy while retaining the apartment's unique character.
Prime Location & Comfort: Central, completely remodeled, and fully equipped.
Easy Access: Self-check-in and a private entrance.
Whether you're here for the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun, visiting family, or simply sightseeing, our completely remodeled unit with all the basic amenities provides a comfortable stay and a prime location to get around town.
Prime Location & Local Highlights
Your apartment is centrally located on "the main road" near essential services and key attractions, making it easy to get around town:
Near Main Services: grocery store, fire department, post office, and local coffee shops. Playground right down the road across from the grocery store.
Dining Experiences:
Various sit-down and take-out options through the town.
Sit Down (Take Out Option): Mario's Pizza, Top of the World Hotel, Sam & Lee's Restaurant, Osaka.
Take Out Only: Thai Corner, East Coast Pizza, Liliana’s Fresh Baked, and Cruz Mexican Restaurant.
Cultural & Education:
We are a busy family whose culture is our livelihood. As a subsistence family, this means you may occasionally see harvested marine and land animals from our traditional hunting practices in the yard area. We ask for your respect as this is our food and core way of life.
Iñupiat History Language & Culture (IHLC) Museum: Learn about the rich history of Alaska Natives. Local artisans sell art in the Traditional Room!
Tuzzy Library that serves as a public and education Library, operated by Ilisagvik College: Alaska's only Tribal College.
Wildlife Viewing: We are known for our vibrant bird season, and you may also spot caribou, owls, arctic foxes, polar bears, and even witness the powerful beauty of the bowhead whale harvest.
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Step 1: Get Settled
Shoes: We kindly ask that you please remove your shoes and leave them by the door to keep our floors fresh.
Step 2: Stay Comfortable
Climate: The bedroom thermostat controls the unit. A booster heater is in the kitchen.
Step 3: Our home is your home
Please use hot pads to protect our kitchen counters.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 4980144vb
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
About the area
Utqiagvik
Utqiagvik is home to this apartment. Local points of interest include Inupiat Heritage Center, Whale Bone Arch, and Point Barrow.
Utqiagvik, AK
What's nearby
- Inupiat Heritage Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Whale Bone Arch - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
- Barrow, AK (BRW-Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial) - 2 min drive
Restaurants
- Culver's - 2 min drive
- Sam & Lees Restaurant - 17 min walk
- Krispy Kreme - 18 min walk
- Thai Corner - 4 min walk
- Mario’s - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Makalik Base: Your Arctic Home Base located at the Top of the World! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Makalik Base: Your Arctic Home Base located at the Top of the World!?
As of 6 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Makalik Base: Your Arctic Home Base located at the Top of the World! on 3 October 2026 start from NZ$1,360, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Makalik Base: Your Arctic Home Base located at the Top of the World!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Makalik Base: Your Arctic Home Base located at the Top of the World!?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Makalik Base: Your Arctic Home Base located at the Top of the World!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Makalik Base: Your Arctic Home Base located at the Top of the World! located?
Situated in Utqiagvik, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Inupiat Heritage Center and Whale Bone Arch.
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Hosted by Justina Wilhelm
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