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Open concept living.
Dining room table and bar provide seating for up to 14.
Welcome in! Front entry to the Fleek House.
Open kitchen allows for many chefs and sous chefs!
Kitchen is set up for cooking adventures!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Douglas, AK
  • Alaska Governor's Mansion
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Alaska State Capitol
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mount Roberts Tramway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, Renovated Historic Home

This 2200 square foot home was built in 1914 and has been thoughtfully renovated into a spacious, modern home. Enjoy an open floor plan with unique historic touches, like the original wrap-around porch ceiling that rims the living room and kitchen. Original art, spacious rooms and oversized windows offer views of the Gastineau Channel, downtown Juneau, and Mt. Roberts.

The Fleek House, named for the original owner/builder, offers 3 bedrooms each with one bed that can accommodate one or two adults for a total of up to 6 people. The home also has an upstairs bonus room that is open to the hallway only separated by a curtain with a full size bed.

Please note that the Fleek House has a basement studio apartment that is rented year-round. The entrance to the basement unit is completely separate from the entrance to the Home and that unit's parking is in front of the home.

A hand built entertainment center houses a large TV and wifi router in the living room. Comfy furniture and warm throws invite you to snuggle in and enjoy the view, or catch a Netflix show on TV. (Apple TV is available with a complimentary Fleek House Netflix account.)

The kitchen offers granite counters, custom maple cabinets and an eat-in bar with seating for four. The appliances are stainless steel and include a range, oven, a dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer. Gather meal inspiration from the cookbook collection and prepare an Alaskan meal fit for kings and queens.

The Fleek House has a full laundry/mud room with high efficiency washer and dryer on the main floor.

Relax and unwind in the oversized master suite on the main floor. A spacious bathroom features a walk-in tiled shower, double vanities, a separate commode room and a walk-in closet.

Climb the stairs to discover 2 bedrooms, one with a queen sized bed and one with a full sized bed. There is also a bonus room. A full bathroom with a tub/shower is available upstairs.

There is a barn door to stairs leading down to a landing and a locked door to the basement studio apartment that is rented and has it's own entrance and driveway on the front of the home.

The Fleek House is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the small town of Douglas. You can walk from the house to a really great dining and cocktail experience at the Island Pub which is only 3 blocks away. Or enjoy one of the many award-winning Alaskan Brewery beers at Louie's Douglas Inn Bar, also only 3 blocks away. If you are a walker, this home offers several easy walking loops from .25 mile to over 3 miles in length. In fact, historic downtown Juneau is only three miles away if you really want to stretch your legs!

There are two off-street parking spaces in the driveway off of E Street for the Fleek House. The parking spot on the front of the house facing 5th Street is for the basement apartment.

We are not able to offer in-home smoking options. For those able to smoke outside and properly dispose of cigarette butts, this home might still offer a lovely accommodation.

Property manager

Sydney and Alan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Suitable for ages 4 and up.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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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
Remove personal items 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.
Occupancy up to 7, but $10 charge per person per day over 7 guests.
Please remove shoes in entry to home.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Juneau

Juneau is home to this holiday home. Cope Park and Eagle Creek Beaches reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Observatory Books and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure. Alaska Powder Descents and Oliver Inlet State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Douglas, AK

What's nearby

  • Perseverance Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alaska Governor's Mansion - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Alaska State Capitol - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Mount Roberts Tramway - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Eaglecrest Ski Area - 35 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Dog Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tracy's King Crab Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hangar On The Wharf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Fish & Chips Company at the Flight Deck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pel' Meni - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, Renovated Historic Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, Renovated Historic Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, Renovated Historic Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, Renovated Historic Home located?

Situated in Juneau, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Perseverance Theatre and within 3 miles (5 km) of Juneau Arts and Humanities Council and Alaska Governor's Mansion. Alaska State Museum is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat c.

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

spring break snowboarding

We enjoyed our stay and really appreciated the amount of space. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Alaskan Paradise

The house, location, views, and amenities of the property were amazing! The owners were excellent to work with and extremely responsive. …would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Property was perfect.

I loved the property. Beautiful view close to town. Worked perfectly for my stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue U.

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

The House Was as Wonderful as the View

We LOVED this house. It was a perfect location (easy to get everywhere we wanted to go). We spent a lot of time looking out the windows at the glorious view. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crimson H.

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

Family Fun

Great kitchen and a perfect fit for adult kids and grandparents. We had a blast cooking and walking to the nearby beach and trails. We will stay again when we come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Diane F.

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

Juneau vacation stay

The location is away from the bustle of the cruise ships, but still convenient to downtown Juneau. The house was perfect for a family of four with nearly grown children since everyone had their own space.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaleen H.

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

Amazing Property

We had an amazing time at the Fleek house!! It’s a wonderful property and was a home away from home. It’s in a great central location, and was very easy to navigate to and from. The property is so comfortable and we loved the furnishings. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Encinitas, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Home!

The owners have clearly put a lot of effort upgrading this beautiful home on Douglas Island. The views from the common area are spectacular. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Great place to stay!

We loved our stay here at the Fleek house! Great location, short walk to a pub and short drive to town. House was very clean and beautiful. The hosts are very accommodating and very quick to reply should you have a question. We would stay again! Thankyou Sydney!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill M.

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

FABULOUS FLEEK HOUSE

Second stay at Fleek House - we love the accommodations, the peace and quiet, the proximity to downtown and the spectacular view across the channel…all add up to Our Happy Place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill M.

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

Again & Again - The Absolute BEST!

We’ve stayed here before and always try to book Fleek House whenever we come for family get togethers. Quiet and convenient and sooo beautiful! Every amenity is included and Sydnie and Alan are such gracious hosts! Highly recommended if you’re looking for a cozy comfortable home with a spectacular view!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Lovely home for families

Fleek House is a beautiful property which is perfect for families. My husband and I stayed there with our daughter, her husband and their three age 5 and under children. The home was well equipped and safe for the little ones. We would definitely stay here again when we visit Juneau.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Great house for a group of friends

This house was perfect…. Large, well maintained, in a nice area and well stocked with anything you’d need. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

leaodom44

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

Fleek House

We came from Alabama and had Christmas with our son and his family who live in Juneau. It was a great home for all of us to stay together. Their house is not big enough for us all. The home is comfortable and roomy with 3 nice bedrooms. Our stay was wonderful and we enjoyed our family very much. Sydney and Alan we super host!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie and Jim H.

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

Cozy and so comfortable

First trip to Juneau and we were not sure what to expect! The house is so much cuter than pics and description…so comfortable, clean and literally had everything we could possibly need. Beds are super cozy and the hosts are very accommodating. The location was perfect! We enjoyed having a glass of wine and watching the cruise ships come and go. Top notch and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drake S.

Wonderful Stay in Juneau

Fleek House was a wonderful place to stay! It was clean and fully stocked to make our stay awesome. The view in the morning with my tea was great. Loved that we were blessed with sunny warmer weather. Sydney and Alan were great hosts and came over personally to fix the TV when it wasn't working. We enjoyed meeting and talking with them. Would love to stay here again on my next trip to Juneau. I would recommend Fleek House to anyone heading to the Juneau area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L., Applegate, Oregon

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

Amazing place for family gathering

We couldn’t have been happier with this well equipped home. It was so well stocked for evening dinners with a view. It was great to stay just outside of Juneau. We had great access to all Juneau has to offer. We joked that the only thing lacking from the home is copper mugs for Mules. Haha! It had everything we needed and more! We had two evening fires down at Sandy Beach to cap off our days of adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Juneau Gem

Perfect place for a group or family to stay while in Juneau. The house is beautiful yet cozy with a spacious, well appointed kitchen , dining area, living room. We had 7 adults in out group and never felt crowded. It’s location is a short drive away from downtown Juneau and within walking distance to restaurants, park/beach on Douglas Island. The view is fantastic ! Besides the natural beauty you have a front row view of the cruise ships coming and going. Owners are very easy to work with and accessible. Sydney even graciously helped me retrieve some jewelry I accidentally left behind. Just an over all great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Todd H.

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

Very dishonest host, stay away!

Do not rent this place, the hosts are very dishonest and will keep your deposit. Stay away from this rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

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

Perfect in all ways!

We rented this house because of it’s location. Having lived in Douglas, we knew that it was located close to all the things we wanted to do. We also wanted a place sufficient to house ourselves and our adult children. Plus the ability to cook and entertain our many friends. It did not disappoint. The house was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. As a vacation rental owner ourselves, We really enjoyed the extra touches and will incorporate them into listing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Favorite Stay in Alaska

We did a world wind tour of Alaska from Anchorage to Girdwood to Denali and ended in Juneau. The home is large and inviting. Plenty of room to spread out and relax. We had 7 people and everybody commented about the beautiful house and views. A large raven showed up every morning on the roof to make sure we were up and moving. As it is across the bridge from the docks, it was quiet and peaceful. The wooded walk to the old gold mine at the end of the road was very enjoyable and informative. We were sorry to leave and would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaet W.

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

Perfect Location , Beautiful House

We were visiting Juneau for our daughter’s wedding. We had one rental car and guests with a variety of interests & physical abilities. The location of the Fleck house was perfect, close enough to down town if we needed to shuttle and the bus runs down 3 rd street every half hour, so our guests could travel independently if they wanted to. The teenager in our group even bicycled around. There are also some good eating options ( Island Pub was our favorite) and beautiful walks near by. Everyone’s bed was comfortable. The large kitchen and various seating options worked perfectly for our large group. Thank- you Sydney and Allen for making your beautiful home available.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Family Reunion

I cannot say enough good things about how great our stay was! Everything was as advertised or better. Well appointed with everything we needed for a large group. We had 9 stay for 5 nights and every night and every morning we all congregated to watch for the cruise ships coming in. We as a family hope to return to visit the family on Juneau and have the Fleek house approval from all 5 of our kids ages 6-13!! That isn't always easy! The hosts responded virtually immediately to the one or two minor questions I had. Truly recommend a stay here you won't be disappointed! Thank you thank you thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

AhhhMazing!!

We knew nothing about where to stay in Juneau, Alaska. The VRBO listing for the Fleek House looked perfect for our friends trip. We still had no idea where it was in relation to Juneau. It is located in the most perfect place- atop a hill overlooking Gastineau Channel. It proved a gorgeous picture window view of the channel, GIANT cruise ships, seaplanes, helicopters, eagles, and other wildlife. Douglas Island is just minutes over to Juneau via a bridge. Take advantage of all Juneau has to offer. You won’t be disappointed. And the Fleek House with all of its history and amenities will be a perfect base camp to explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

The Perfect Place

A comfy home with an awesome view of ships coming into port. Working for the cruise lines I am in Juneau every year and decided to stay on Douglas away from the hustle of downtown. The home was perfect! plenty of room for entertaining and well stocked with games and kitchen supplies. I felt at home! its also cool that the home is historical and the history is available to read. The host were available when needed for questions or suggestions. Within walking distance of a great restaurant and local pubs. I also use the local bus transit which was easy to take me into town. The beds were incredibly comfortable. The living area was spacious to work and relax. I will be booking again my next visit to Juneau! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sydney and Alan

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Hello! We are Sydney and Alan and we LOVE houses, especially houses with character and charm. Alan is a contractor and Sydney is a graphic designer turned shoe store owner (she owns Shoefly Alaska in historic downtown Juneau). Together we re-design homes and either sell or rent them to people who also love houses. Sydney grew up in Southeast Alaska, spending time in Cordova, Yakutat, Ketchikan and Juneau. Alan grew up in California, specifically the very Northern part of the state with massive redwood forests and the brilliant green Smith River. They met in in California, got married and decided to move to Juneau, Alaska. Alan agreed to a five-year adventure and over 30 years later is still here enjoying all Southeast Alaska has to offer!

Why they chose this property

Again, we LOVE houses with character and charm and this rustic mining home was on the verge of condemnation when it came to our attention. We tramped through the home in the dark, cold of winter and instantly could see the lovely potential it had. As we like to say, the home has "good bones." The home became our "side" project and we worked on it in our spare time from 2009 to 2015. We discovered that the home was built in 1914 and was known as the Fleek House up until we purchased it. This home has survived two major fires that destroyed blocks of downtown Douglas and with our structural improvements and modern insulation and heating systems , it is one of the coziest homes in Douglas when the Taku Winds howl up to 100 miles per hour every winter. We are pleased to know that this home will continue to grace the hillside of downtown Douglas for years to come.

What makes this property unique

The Fleek House offers a hand-crafted, artisan home space that we think encourages relaxation while inspiring creativity. Read a book curled up in the living room or sip a great wine at the kitchen bar while you admire the view down the Gastineau Channel to Taku Harbor. Gather fresh Alaska seafood and all the fixings for a gourmet meal which your whole group can cook up in the spacious kitchen. Or skip cooking in and stroll to a great cocktail and dinner at the Island Pub only three blocks away. This home offers a slice of small town life with some urban-level restaurant, bar and theatre options. A great combo!

Languages:

English