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The Best Alaskan Get Away Retreat For Your Family Or Group

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Chugach Mountain Range in the background
View from deck of house. Enjoy nightly sunsets.
Bear Valley - Our neighborhood
Poppy garden by fire pit
Great large deck for outdoor party

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Alaska Zoo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Chugach State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Flattop Mountain Trail
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Best Alaskan Get Away Retreat For Your Family Or Group

Enjoy sweeping mountain, inlet and city views on eour expansive deck with outdoor grill and plenty of outdoor furniture to accommodate the whole gang. Or enjoy an outdoor fire pit. The home includes 4 large bedrooms (two master suites) and three full bathrooms, one with a cedar sauna. The kitchen has all new appliances and is fully equipped with a dinning table that can easily seat 12 guests. This home is set up to be the place your family or group will want to hang out and connect.
Bedroom 1- King bed and 1 twin bed, 1 queen air bed, sitting area, private deck and private bath
Bedroom 2 - 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed and 1 Twin, sitting area and private bath with cedar sauna
Bedroom 3 - 1 King bed and 1 Queen size hide a way bed
Bedroom 4 - 1 Queen bedi

Owners reside onsite in separate space to assist with any needs and to make your stay perfect.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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
Please put all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and run it before you leave.
We are in a neighborhood and to honor our neighbors we ask that outdoor noise kept to a minimum past 10pm.

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

Hillside, a neighbourhood in Anchorage, is home to this holiday home. Hilltop Ski Area and Anchorage Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alaska Zoo and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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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 - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Flattop Mountain Trail - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 23 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 22 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-in - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Meraki Afrah - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Southside Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Zoo Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best Alaskan Get Away Retreat For Your Family Or Group pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Best Alaskan Get Away Retreat For Your Family Or Group?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best Alaskan Get Away Retreat For Your Family Or Group?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Best Alaskan Get Away Retreat For Your Family Or Group located?

Located in Hillside, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 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 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gwen was the best host! All needs were met but the views they were over the top amazing. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend booking your stay now!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

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

Anchorage Family Vacation

Beautiful and comfortable house located in the outskirts of Anchorage. Quiet, scenic and abundant wildlife. In the drive to town we saw moose, porcupine, and bear all enjoying their wilderness home. Lovely time with family. Hope to return someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandi H.

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

Alaska Trip

If you are looking for a beautiful view, this property is spectacular!!! The host was very responsive and helpful for all of our questions. The property was pretty clean but could use some updating and more chairs in the main room. We were very fortunate to have had great weather so we were out on the deck most of the time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcello V.

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

Beautiful house, amazing stay

Incredible views, host very accommodating, beautiful house. Fit 9 adults very comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Perfect getaway

Fabulous home for big family to relax while enjoying the breathtaking area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

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

A Beautiful House and Location

A great house for a family trip. The views are gorgeous and the house is wonderful. A definite place for us to stay upon future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Fantastic!

This place was terrific. Would absolutely stay again. The owners were very responsive when a very minor thing came up. It was taken care of immediately with great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Fantastic house and location

We stayed at this property for a few days as a base for exploring the area. The house was top notch in comfort and convenience. The views are absolutely unbelievable. So many extras were furnished for our stay- soaps, coffee filters and creamers, paper goods, etc. we really appreciated those touches. Highly recommend this rental!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Letitia A.

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

Excellent family gathering

Absolutely an amazing stay. We went to Whittier, Exit Glacier. Seward was my favorite. Climbing Alyeska past the tram was absolutely gorgeous. Hiked the little peaks at Turnagain Arm. The beauty of Alaska is majestic. Absolute MUST see ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry A.

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

We didn't want to leave

We loved this house and didn't want to leave. The porch with the view was incredible!!! My daughter also wanted to take home the St. Bernard! The house was fabulous, and we would have liked to have stayed about 2 more weeks and cook in the kitchen and enjoy family time in the family room. We appreciate your hospitality so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikole C.

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

The Perfect Getaway

Our family of 6 stayed in this lovely home for one week. It was the perfect home base for all of our excursions. It is about 20 minutes from downtown Anchorage, which means it is very quiet! The beds are comfy, and the sheets are soft as butter! I have insomnia but I slept so well in Alaska! The home is nicely appointed with necessities and the host is prompt to reply and provide help. I was so impressed with the care the owner gave us. We would absolutely recommend staying.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

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

Perfect family vacation!

We had our best family vacation ever, and this home was the perfect place for our 3 generations to stay! It was not just clean and comfortable, our host made sure we had everything we needed. When our incoming flight was delayed by 14 hours, she made sure that we not only had amazing coffee and tea set ups, but breakfast essentials too. She went above and beyond for us. The views were unbelievable, with both water and mountains. In the course of the stay, we saw moose and a bear family on the mountain. The family saint Bernard was also such a welcome addition! We loved her so much! Our family will return to Anchorage and we honestly can’t imagine staying anywhere else. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Anchorage stay

This home was perfect for our family (3 generations, 9 people). Listing and pictures are very accurate. The home is clean and spacious and the views are absolutely incredible. Our only downside (not a fault of the owner) is that is takes 20 minutes minimum to get anywhere due to being up in the hills. The views make up for it! Just an FYI for consideration on what you hope to do from the house. We saw black bears roaming around and a moose just up the hill. The toys provided were awesome for the kids and we loved the huge dining table to be able to eat together with space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Beautiful views, lots of space, close to trails and attractions in Anchorage

Very happy with this home. We had 8 people in our group and everyone had plenty of room. Having three full bathrooms was a plus! The views were spectacular from their deck and the home was conveniently located to Anchorage, stores and attractions. The owner had family who lived on the bottom floor and they were very helpful when we wanted advice for places to go. Only minor suggestion is my kids said their bedroom was a bit hot at night and they had no way to cool down. My husband and I stay in the master bedroom which had a fan and were very comfortable. Having a fan in all bedrooms would be a great addition to a wonderful place to stay. Would stay here again!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

WILLIAM B.

Beautiful Alaska Setting

This property was as represented on VRBO. There were plenty of bedrooms, beds, bedding, baths, towels (needs more towel racks), kitchen ware, dishes, tableware, table places for our party of 13. The laundry room was a great boost. There was plenty of expansion room inside and outside on the spacious adjoining deck so there wasn't a sense of being crowded. The view of Cook Inlet and the mountains beyond was spectacular and the location gave a certain feel of Alaska. We were surprised however to learn on arrival that a family of four occupy the lower level which together with their visitors created a periodic parking squeeze. Overall though a good place for our family reunion.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

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

Look no further

If you are busy researching where to stay during your Alaskan adventure, look no further. This is a beautiful, spacious, clean and comfortable house. The view is stunning both day and night. The house is conveniently located to Anchorage and to grocery and staple shopping. It also makes a central base to take day trips, with Hope, Seward, and Talkeetna all within a 2-3 hour drive. The house comfortably slept 8 adults and teens and a toddler with room to spare. We highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Great home away from home

Great view, comfortable beds, highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C., Reidsville, NC

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

Fantastic 2022 Alaska Vacation

Family of 10 ages 23 to 75…room for all..loved this property well stocked..Beautiful Views… close to all the activities we had planned!! Thank you for letting us stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

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

Alaska Salmon Fishing

Loved the Home! Perfect place for large Groups! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Anchorage Getaway

We had a group of 9 stay at the home. There was plenty of room and it was very nice for us. The views are amazing. We had originally booked the entire week and then shortened to a couple days to stay in other towns. That was a mistake, we should have spent the entire week here and did day trips to the other locations. This is a very nice property and I would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delbert B.

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

Wonderful property!

This property is everything you could want. Plenty of space for multiple families, very clean, great outside area/deck, and amazing views! Only a short drive to Anchorage for supplies and restaurants and very convenient to the Steward highway. Owner was great to deal with. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing accommodations for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl Wayne V.

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

100% Comfort zone!

So many different spaces made this the perfect place for a weird mix of acquaintances, friends and family to stay for a week while in Anchorage for a summer wedding. Alone time, quiet time, game time and party time could all happen simultaneously. And the deck views are amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Bear Valley Home

The property was excellent for our family group. We had a wonderful stay and the views were fabulous. The family had a great time during our stay in Anchorage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Hilliard, Ohio, USA

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

5 star experience in every way

Gwen Adams provided our family (6 adults, 3 children) with the best possible experience during our stay in Anchorage. The view is spectacular. Our three grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed playing games in the separate media room. Thank you for making our visit a wonderful memory!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gwen Adams

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We have lived in the home for 9 years and now that we are empty nesters, we are excited to share this amazing home and setting with others.

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