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Amazing views of the river and mountains

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Fire pit by the river
big open kitchen and dining
A modern two-story building surrounded by tall pine trees.
A marina with boats docked, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.
A spacious living room with a large black entertainment center, a mounted deer head, and large windows offering a view of trees and a deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Juneau, AK
  • Place, Alaska Powder Descents
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska-Southeast
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Auke Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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.
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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

Property # 1184495vb
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

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 Ernest Gruening State Historical Park and Shelter Island State Marine Park. Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Juneau, AK

What's nearby

  • Alaska Powder Descents - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Auke Lake - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of Alaska-Southeast - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Mendenhall Ice Caves - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Auke Bay - 5 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Food Truck Park - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zerelda’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Grind Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amazing views of the river and mountains?

On-site parking is available at the 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, Auke Lake and University of Alaska-Southeast. Mendenhall Ice Caves is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing and the property was stunning. Multiple family members stayed and we loved the extra large room downstairs that fit our little family perfectly. Will come back to Juneau if only to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mollie K.

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

Fall stay

This rental was a good place for a casual meeting and lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for staying at the Juneau House ! So glad you were able to meet the needs of your meeting and group. Hope you can come again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thank you for coming to stay! This group was very respectful and flexible. We would love to have you again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

This house was amazing. The view was incredible. The rooms were cozy and comfortable.

We loved this house! It had plenty of room for our large family. The owners were extremely nice and courteous. We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for coming to stay with us. It was good to see your family having such a great time reuniting. Thank you for leaving the house so clean!!! What a pleasure! I hope you can come again . Lara and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Wulf

We loved this place! Fantastic view, very comfortable home! Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2021
Tom, thank you for coming to stay and for taking such nice care of our home! Appreciate all the goodies you left us in the fridge! Hope you made some good memories in Juneau! Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

JUNEAU River House Awesome

Excellent House with very nice owners. Views are Awesome and everything you need! Thank You, our Family enjoyed our stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Kelly, thank you for coming to stay at the Juneau House and for leaving every thing so nice. We hope you have great memories of your Juneau experience! Lara and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda K.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking such good care of the house!!! Hope you have some good memories and hopefully come again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you for coming to stay snd for taking such good care of our home! Hope you can come again sometime!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you Pat. for coming to stay in Juneau! Thank you for leaving the house in such great shape. Appreciate all of you!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thank you coming to stay and for leaving our place in such great shape! Wonderful guests!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
Thank you Jennifer for coming to stay! Hope you can come back sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

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

Beautiful place for our family to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. This house was perfect!

Lara was the best hostess that answered all our questions and helped us the entire week we spent here. We loved that the river was so close and got inspired to do an extra fun excursion of floating it. Everything you need is in this house!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2022
What a wonderful group to come stay and celebrate your 50th anniversary! Thank you for leaving our house so clean and well taken care of. We would love to have you back ! It was so fun to see you all having a great time! Best wishes to each of you!!! Mike and Lara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Plenty of Room and Lots to Explore

The house has wonderful views and made a great home base for our multi-generational family trip to Juneau for a week. There is plenty of room for everyone to have their own space while the large dining room table, outdoor fire pit and living room overlooking the river encourage gathering together. A wonderful place to explore and connect with family and friends.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Dawn, So happy your family could come enjoy Juneau. Your family is great! Best wishes to each of you!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you Jeremy and family! Thank you for leaving the house in such beautiful condition! Please come again. We would love to have you anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Beautiful views

Thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful home as a family getaway. We had 4 generations stay (12 people ) and there was plenty of room for all. Everything was provided to cook with, including a trager BBQ, and enough dishes for all. We had a great time. Thanks again, Bryan and family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Bryan and family, Thank you for coming to stay at the River House. It was great to meet you. What a cool time for all your family. Thank you for taking such good care of the house while you were here. Hope you can come again! Lara and Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Fantastic place!

We had a party of six, with some being loud snorers, so we needed lots rooms. There was more than enough room for all of us! Lovely location on the river with a fire pit, as well as a really good size big screen tv. Very nicely appointed! We’d stay again in a heartbeat! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Greg and friends, Thanks for coming to stay and for treating our house like your own! We really appreciate that! Wish you could have stayed longer...hopefully another time. We would like to have you back!!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Tim and family. So glad you had a good reunion creating happy times together! Thank you for coming to stay!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
Thank you for coming to stay and for taking good care of the house! what a fun trip for all if you!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Loved this House!

Very nice house and views from front and back. Right on the Mendenhall River, the scenery was magnificent. Very clean and comfortable place. Large kitchen with nice appliances and granite counters. Living room has floor to raised ceiling windows with a perfect view of river and mountains. Close to Mendenhall Glacier and not too far from town. Owners were very nice. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
We just loved having you all stay! Thank you for leaving our home so clean. What a great group!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

Fantastic family vacation

Our family stayed at the River House for 5 wonderful days! I can’t say enough about how perfect this house was for our stay. The location, the scenery of the mountains and the river, the house had everything we were looking for and great owners who were friendly and helpful. We even got to see much wildlife coming through the gorgeous yard. We would definitely recommend this house to anyone and wouldn’t stay anywhere else on our next visit to Juneau. Thank you for helping us to make great family memories Lara and Mike.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Koch Family, we are happy that you had an enjoyable stay. You were the best guests! You went above and beyond in leaving our home so clean and even did the laundry....which is not expected. What a delightful group. Thank you very much and please come again!

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