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Glacier views, waterfront property on Haines dramatic Mud Bay Road

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On the deck - Enjoy your stay
The View
Glacier View Lodge
Great Room
Full kitchen
Reviews
7.6 out of 10 Good
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Check out the area

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Haines, AK
  • Popular LocationFort William H. Seward5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHaines-Skagway Fast Ferry6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSoutheast Alaska State Fair7 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Dad's Room

Rainbow Trout Room

Red Salmon Room

Rockfish Room

4 bathrooms

Dad's bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Rainbow Trout bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Red Salmon bath

Toilet · Shower only

Rockfish bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Glacier views, waterfront property on Haines dramatic Mud Bay Road

Glacier View Lodge is an Alaska style home with two large wrap-around decks that take full advantage of the spectacular glacier view. Across the road from the beach (remember we re in Alaska), the home revolves around the ground floor great room and open kitchen. Three bedrooms (2 - 2x doubles and one king) and full bathrooms round out the ground floor, while the 4th (king) bedroom and full bath are on the floor above. Luxury bed linens, towels, robes and Aveda amenities add perfection to your stay.

Property manager

Don and Vinny Simkin

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
You must provide your own child safety gear.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Notify us in advance for approval of any event.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets allowed at our discretion - fees may apply.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18
Note from host: Notify us in advance for approval of any event.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Haines

Located in Haines, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the beach. Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry and Upper Dewey Lake are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Portage Cove State Recreation Site and Chilkat State Park. Southeast Alaska State Fair and Chilkat Islands State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Haines, AK

What's nearby

  • Fort William H. Seward - 5 min drive
  • Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry - 6 min drive
  • Portage Cove State Recreation Site - 6 min drive
  • Haines Borough Public Library - 7 min drive
  • Southeast Alaska State Fair - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Haines, AK (HNS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Haines Brewing Company - 7 min drive
  • Fogcutter Bar - 7 min drive
  • Harbor Bar - 7 min drive
  • Bamboo Room Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Rusty Compass Coffeehouse - 7 min drive

Reviews

7.6

Good

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

6.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Bergan W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable
A beautiful location and what could be a great house but it obviously hasn't been taken care of for quite a while. Broken down toilets, dishwasher, window screens, blinds, fridge, furniture, the list goes on. Filth everywhere on counters, floors, sinks, etc. Trash all around the outside of the building. Expired food in the refrigerator and cupboards. Dirty dishes put away in the cabinets. Top floor, which would have been epic for the kids, has trash all over it so we had to make sure they didn't go up there. I hope this review helps others with a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colby B., Cresco, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Place to Stay In Haines, Alaska!
After spending nearly three weeks at the Glacier View House, I can safely say that it is one of the best rentals I have ever used with VBRO. The house itself was excellent (exactly as the images and text describe it) and Don & Vinny were excellent hosts. Always willing to help with anything you needed and great at communicating the entire time I was there. I plan on coming back next year and I am already looking forward to staying there once again. If you have a good-sized group, this is probably the BEST place to stay if you are visiting Haines, Alaska. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice House
Nice home with comfortable beds and amenities. Used as a B&B as well so felt off to find expired condiments and older food. Cell service very sketchy inside, but worked on the porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Verry Happy!!
Stunning! This place is everything and then some!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Don and Vinny Simkin

Host profile image
Our family fell in love with Haines in 2013 and continues to renovate and upgrade our place on spectacular Mud Bay Road. We strive to match our Alaska dream with yours. Glacier View Lodge is the perfect compliment to I Fish Haines Alaska, the premier charter fishing adventure experience in Haines. We love the great Alaska outdoors and want to share the love with you.

Why they chose this property

Visiting Alaska is on everybody's bucket list. When we came to Haines in 2013, it was magnetic. Haines is known as the Adventure Capital of Alaska and it is easy to see why - every day. Early on, we stood together at the top of the drive, looked out at the Chilkat, Pyramid Island and the glaciers and all we could say was, "Wow!"

What makes this property unique

Before purchasing the two buildings and lots that now make up the property, we rented one of the three apartments that make up the Pyramid Island Rental property, next door to the house that became our Glacier View Lodge. It was easy to fall in love with the place - one of the most beautiful locations in Haines - and we continue to live on the property. Whether you are just here on a visit or you choose the adventure as your lifestyle, when your day's activity is done, you can continue to be inspired by your awesome surroundings. Glacier View Lodge offers that inspiration. Sitting on the expansive decks, you can't help but be drawn into the view. And it's not only what you see that makes this a special place. The location is close to but out of town, across the road from the beach and near the state park. The house and expansive decks have been basically completely rebuilt and we have chosen luxury linens and amenities to compliment your stay. We make it easy to cook at home, yet we're close to town so you can enjoy the several great restaurants of Haines. And, have we mentioned the view?

Languages:

English
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