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Amazing views of the river and mountains

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Amazing views from the deck.
Exterior
Relax on the deck or open fire pit
Beautiful views
Back of house

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 122700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mendenhall Glacier
  • Place, Mendenhall Ice Caves
  • Place, Auke Bay
  • Airport, Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Master bedroom with master bath and jacuzzi

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Amazing views of the river and mountains

Relaxing home located on the Mendenhall River. Space for a fun family getaway, or a quiet retreat for a few. This home is newly renovated with lots of space and seclusion. Close to hiking trails, Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau City and Ocean fun! The views are breathtaking. The house sleeps 10 in beds .There is space for gathering in a gourmet kitchen, group dinning and Smart TV.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Clean the grill if it was used,
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please treat our home as you would your own. Take off boots and shoes at the door if they are wet. Please do all dishes before leaving. Thank you
Note: The owners, or others may be using the apartment adjacent to the house . The house has its own separate and private space.
Upon leaving, please remove sheets and leave in a pile on the bed. This helps us to know what bedding was used. Please put all soiled towels in tub.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Juneau

Located in Juneau, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mendenhall Golf Course and Cope Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shelter Island State Marine Park and Funter Bay State Marine Park. Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure 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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Juneau, AK

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska-Southeast - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mendenhall Ice Caves - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Auke Bay - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Alaska State Capitol - 19 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Eaglecrest Ski Area - 50 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Food Truck Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thibodeau Valley Liquor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Grind Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zerelda’s - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing views of the river and mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing views of the river and mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing views of the river and mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing views of the river and mountains located?

Located in the heart of Juneau, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Alaska Powder Descents, University of Alaska-Southeast and Mendenhall Ice Caves. Nugget Falls and Auke Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K., La Grange Park

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

Amazing!!

Perfect location!! The house was beautiful!! The views were amazing. Lots of room for 8 adults. I’ll absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Perfect view

Excellent location and totally private, with best view ever. I’ll schedule my next trip to Juneau around the availability of this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Katy C.

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

Family wedding in Juneau

What a great location for the River House. Hiking along the river across the bridge. Hike down a bit and you can see Mendenhall Glacier. We followed trails all the way down to the nature center, saw a frisky black bear in the yard and made a bunch of meals for the family. Our daughter and her sweetheart got married during our stay and Juneau did not disappoint!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

The Absolute Best Vacation Rental in Juneau!!

This house has everything you need.l! Beautiful views, spacious yard with a great fire pit for relaxing and telling fishing lies, great kitchen with all the modern conveniences and comfortable sleeping for a large group. The location is perfect! Close enough to do the things you want but still out in the woods enough for you to forget about the city. The homeowners are excellent to work with and were the most helpful I’ve ever dealt with. The pictures of the property don’t do it justice. If you are going to Juneau, this is the place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Wedding Weekend in Juneau

We really enjoyed our stay. The view was amazing, just as the property title says. The house was very spacious and comfortable. The location was excellent for our activities in Juneau and Auke Bay. Conveniently located on main road but never noticed traffic or noise. The soothing sound of the river was what we remembered. Walkable to a great trail system. Bedrooms were on the first floor and living area was on the second (for the best views), so you do have to climb steps. Extra half bath upstairs was useful. Easy reservation and check-in with very accommodating host. Our whole group agreed that we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family with small kids! The views and access to the river are amazing. It’s very centrally located as well. The children loved the rafters each day and the well stocked books, games, and play space. The house was well stocked and had ample space for storage of food and luggage. Host was very responsive and took great care with the amenities. Coffee pot and an additional Keurig were perfect for our family breakfasts of decaf and full-caf drinkers. This is our 3rd trip to Juneau and I can’t imagine staying anywhere else!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect and the river was amazing! Great property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alex E.

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

Amazing location!

We were so happy to stay in this beautiful house right on the Mendenhall River! The huge loving room windows made us feel cozy and also part of the scenery. The kids didn't want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was everything we needed it to be! Plenty of room for our family to spread out - a kitchen that was well-stocked and everything in working order - enough bathrooms for all and just the perfect location to access all parts of Juneau!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

randy s.

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

Magical!

This is a beautiful magical property right on the Mendenhall River. Plenty of bedrooms for our large family, huge upstairs gathering area/kitchen. Owner was very responsive and had a lot of items to use. Really was ideal for our family and we loved it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamar B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before, and love it the second time just as we did the first time! The hosts are over the top accommodating, the place is super homey and just as advertised, We would recommend it to anyone that is interested - it is in the perfect location and is super peaceful - you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Friends Getaway

Our group of friends recently had a fantastic getaway in Juneau, and this house was perfect for our stay. The location was incredibly convenient—renting cars allowed us to easily explore all the attractions we wanted to visit. We particularly enjoyed drinking our coffee by the river, watching the rafting tours go by, and spotting eagles in the trees. The view was amazing! We loved hanging around the fire pit and using the grill to prepare dinner. The house is surrounded by several trails and places to explore, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Inside, the home was very comfortable, and the kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. WiFi was great for those that had to do some business and our host was easily accessible and accomodating. Just a heads-up: there isn't a hot tub unless we missed it, but there is a jetted tub in the primary bathroom. Overall, a wonderful place to stay, I highly recommend it if you are visiting Juneau.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Juneau Weather/Visit the greatest

Loved being next to the e Mendenhall River. Watch raft tours going by. Weather beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinu T.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Wonderful view of Mendenhall River

This home was perfect for my family gathering. We loved everything about the house, location, amenities, and the little perks of staying here like coffee, fully stocked kitchen! The fire pit overlooking the river was the chefs kiss! We would definitely stay here again. Host was extremely responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Great place

This was the perfect spot for our family to stay for a few days before we left for our fishing trip. Lots of room for the family. The views out the living room windows were amazing! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

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

River House

I would recommend this beautiful VRBO. Our family enjoyed the beautiful view from the house!!! We had 6 adults, a 15, 13, and 11 year olds. There were plenty of comfortable beds for us all. Enough bathrooms! It was perfect! Thank you so much Lara and Don(?)...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Couldn’t ask for a more iconic Juneau experience.

The view alone is worth staying at Juneau River House. The mountains overlooking the Mendenhall River looked different every day depending on the sunlight and clouds, but always breathtaking. The river itself such a calming presence; a natural white noise machine. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay: comfy beds, plenty of blankets, lots of lounging space in the living room, many tv apps for down time, full modern kitchen for ease of use. We found gold pans in the closet and were able to walk down a little path and pan for gold. If you go across the bridge, there’s a trail that takes you down the river, but it was cut off from other trails by the recent floods. If you’re a rock picker, the beach across the river is FULL of them. We had a lovely time and didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda K., Waldorf

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

Beautiful Property

Had a fantastic time, the house was well maintained and had everything we needed. The view was amazing, i loved waking up to seeing the river every morning. Would definitely love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

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

Great place!

We had a great time at the Juneau River house! Even though the river flooding at an unheard of level we had a wonderful time. The river stayed out of the house so all was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Great family reunion!

We had a wonderful time in Juneau - we booked this house for a family reunion for my wife and sister-in-law who grew up in Juneau. The location was perfect for our our activities - close to Auke Bay and the Mendenhall Glacier. The views from the deck were stunning. It was everything we wanted for our vacation. The owners were quick in responding with any questions. We all wish we were still there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

A piece of heaven

This house is great, especially the setting. Beautiful views & right on the Mendenhall River. It’s close to grocery stores, the airport, Mendenhall Glacier & Auke Bay. Easy 10-15 minute drive to downtown Juneau. The kitchen was adequately supplied. Really the only down side, & only if you have a disability or problem with stairs, is the set of stairs you have to go up to get to the kitchen/living area. There are quite a few steps. Otherwise we highly recommend the Juneau River House. The view alone is worth it. Our family loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

River property

Everything was great except for the 14 stairs inside to the upper floor.they had no backing and were slippery. Very dangerous. All the rest was great with great owners who even chopped wood for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tye O.

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

Lovely place

The home was very clean. There were great views outside and from the windows. The owner stopped by a few time to make sure everything was good for us he also let us know where we could fish at which was great. Beds were very comfy. I Can’t say enough great things. It’s was just great. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Amazing location!

Gorgeous view. Comfortable home. Great for family together time! Enjoyed every minute of it! Owners friendly and quick to respond!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

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