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Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes

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Exterior
Front side of home
Alaskan cache made by owner's father and located in front yard
Relax on the porch couch and take in the serenity
Side porch - you can literally follow the sun around the house

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Place, Hillside Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilltop Ski Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes

This is our fourth year doing VRBO and we are looking forward to meeting you. The house is special for many reasons; read our reviews and hear from others. If privacy and outdoor charm are important to you; this is the place for you! We built this home and take pride in the details, down to the art work in each of the 4 bedrooms. The master bedroom has french doors that open to a deck that is a perfect for taking in coffee at sunrise. The Caribou Room, Goat Room, and Whale room have wonderful views and are set apart from the Master Bedroom. Our reviews rate our private setting, evenings around the fire pit and wide porches as our best amenities. Book your Alaskan get-away and see what the good life in Alaska has to offer.

Beautiful and peaceful wrapped in a truly Alaskan ambiance. Sit on a covered front porch and watch moose waltz across the park-like lawn. More than 2 1/2 acres of peaceful, quiet solitude. You are on your own on the mid-hillside area of Anchorage literally within 10 minutes of all the hiking, shopping and fine dining you or your guests can enjoy. Secluded backyard fire pit patio and huge wraparound front porch. Watch the chickens meander around and grab fresh eggs every morning. Enjoy the wildlife mounted inside including brown bear, caribou, king salmon and Alaskan mountain goat. World-class hiking, mountain biking and running trails across the street at Hilltop recreation area.

* 5 Minutes from the Alaska Zoo
* 5 Minutes from Anchorage's Premier Golf Course
* 10 Minutes from Anchorage's Largest Shopping District
* 15 Minutes from Anchorage International Airport
* 15 Minutes from Downtown Anchorage
* 10 Minutes from Flattop Mt. - Anchorage's favorite Mt. Hiking Trail

If you're coming to Alaska, why not live like a real Alaskan ? Owners are born and raised in the Great Land and eager to share the stupendous sights and surrounding activities of Anchorage, north to Denali or south to the epic fishing on the Kenai Peninsula.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

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

About the area

Anchorage

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Hillside, a neighbourhood in Anchorage. Frontier Art Gallery and Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include 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 Alaska Airlines Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • Hillside Park - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hilltop Ski Area - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 18 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 15 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes on 15 Jul 2026 start from £633, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes located?

Located in Hillside, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hillside Park, Hilltop Ski Area and Alaska Zoo. Chugach State Park and Williwaw Lakes Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 35 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Family vacation

Convenient location, plenty of room for the kids to run around outside
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2025
Thank you, Mary! Glad you and your family could take in so much of what Alaska has to offer. I enjoyed meeting your wonderful grandchildren. Come back and see us anytime. :-) -Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Loved the house

Just a great location and a nice place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you again Jeff for choosing our home. You are welcome back anytime. So glad you had some time for naps on the front porch and found time to relax in the Great Land.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Fantastic place

Amazing place, great for large family to use as a base in Anchorage to explore surrounding area. The outside area with large wrap around deck are a perfect spot for a peaceful coffee morning. Enjoyed our week here and Kim and Jim were very easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Sheila, thank you for choosing our home. Your clan is amazing and you and your husband were good to talk to. Best to each one of you and happy adventured ahead! Come back and visit us anytime :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Beautiful, welcoming home and hosts!

We loved the location and the home! It worked for our family of 6 perfectly. The hosts are kind and helpful. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you for selecting our home, Ashley! We are so glad the location worked well for you and wish you many grand adventures ahead. Come back anytime :-) Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home for large groups. Enjoyed the outdoor space in the evenings. Great stocked kitchen for cooking. Host was attentive and informative with the house and Anchorage recommendations. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Niki, I enjoyed meeting you and your family and college bestie. Your kids are fun and energetic and we would welcome you all back anytime. Thank you for taking such great care of our place. Glad you could get some great seafood from 10th and M and feast on crab legs - what a treat. Thank you again for your stay and I'm glad you experienced the real Alaska! -Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana N.

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

Amazing place to stay!

This property was an amazing place to stay durning our vacation to Anchorage! The host were so accommodating for us and also gave us many recommendations to make our trip the best! The house definitely became our home away from home! It was so cozy and tucked away just enough where you had your own space but still close to town! We definitely would stay here again and would recommend this place to anyone traveling here!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Adriana, We have started our summer 2025 season and I am fondly recalling last year's guests. Thank you for being a stand out guest and for helping us grow our rental business. Hope things are going well for you! You are welcome back anytime :-) -Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Beautiful Property!

We loved our stay here! Such a beautiful property and home. The owner was very accommodating and the home was very clean. Would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2022
Just wrapping up our season here and remembering all of the special guests that made our season wonderful. Thank you for the review and the good vibes you brought to Alaska. Cheers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alan M.

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

Home

Traveling from Fairbanks by train for a week, stopping in Denali then Talkeetna its been great to call one place home for a week. Fantastic place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Alan, you and your family were top shelf. Thank you for the silly video! Made my day. You are welcome back anytime. Appreciate you choosing our home for your Alaskan adventure base camp.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

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

Alaskan getaway

Great property! Very clean, accomodating and has everything you will need during your stay! Great/fast communication with owners! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you so much, Kayla! Would love to have you back anytime :-) So glad you chose our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

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

Family home

It was a great place to stay. The location was perfect. Enjoyed the chickens and great eggs. House was very clean. Works highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for this review -- it helps us book business for next year and we appreciated hosting you! Best to you in the coming year and may you continue to have fabulous family adventures!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to access all Anchorage has to offer. Great neighborhood and a cool house with lots of personal touches to look at and enjoy. Yard is great for kids to play, areas to sit outside and enjoy coffee or drinks in the evening.We stayed here with another family and it easily accommodated our large group for a few nights. The owner is great to communicate with and very neighborly. Felt very homey and I would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thank you, again, Kyla! I wish you and yours a wonderful new adventure. Please come back to visit us in Alaska. Alaska is always a good place to return to :-) -Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

Great hosts in convenient location to downtown Anchorage

Beautiful and clean home located in a woodsy property with lovely chickens and gardens. Hosts were communicative and responsive. Plenty of space for everyone in our party of adults and teens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thank you so much, Margaret! We enjoyed hosting you and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Anchorage

Very nice place tucked away in southeast anchorage Close access to shopping and restaurants Home was base traveled to Whittier and Talkeetna and downtown anchorage 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you again for choosing our home Michael. You are welcome back anytime. Enjoy your spacious acreage in Missouri and maybe you’ll run into our son Duke Minnery in Boliver sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J-D B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house is quite big with a giant kitchen. The back yard has a wonderful fire pit with great views of the woods. On the other side, the house is full of personal pictures, who’s not the normal VRBO standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Pre cruise trip with 8

Wonderful property. Easy to get around Anchorage. Kim was very accommodating. Definitely a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
So happy your group had fun, Rick and that our home was your pre-cruise headquarters. We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

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

Perfect!

Wonderful place. Will definitely be back! Lots of memories were made. Loved the chickens and fresh eggs. Check in/check out process was easy. Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
So glad you started your Alaska adventure off in our house. Your family was delightful and we would love to host you again! Enjoy the land of the midnight sun and the rest of your celebration vacation:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our two night stay here was a perfect way to top off our trip to Alaska. It’s a really beautiful property that is very quiet and secluded, while also being close to stores/restaurants. It is also a great base for exploring a lot of areas around Anchorage. The space is very comfortable and was perfect for our family of five (3 teens). Wish we could have stayed longer! The owners are so friendly & helpful, and quick to respond. The moose that visited the first night was an added bonus! We hope to make it back here someday soon. I highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you so much, Katie! I'm thrilled the moose came to visit you on the first night. That is a great way to begin. Come back to visit us. You are welcome anytime. We are generally open June-August or September. :-) You were an amazing guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and host were amazing! There was a slight miscommunication when arriving and things were not quite ready but didn’t delay check in too much. Fire pit location and house layout made it easy for families to enjoy while the young ones went to bed. After a long day of traveling, a basketball hoop and a kid friendly room assisted in the transition and made bed time easier. Would recommend for anyone traveling to Anchorage and conveniently located close to the zoo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Incredible home and grounds - couldn’t have asked for more

We enjoyed this rental so much that we almost forgot we were vacationing to tour Alaska, and not just this lovely home. Very easy check in, communication with owners, well equipped and very clean. We had a warm welcome from the chickens and my daughter fell in love with the coop and gardens. Can’t wait to come back, thank you for the memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Oh Nicole, you are too kind. This warms my heart and makes me hope you and your sweetheart daughter (and family!) do indeed come back. It was like relaxing with old friends when we spontaneously visited in the driveway while mucking out our snow tires from the shed - lol! Enjoy the warm San Diego sunshine and remember your friends in the north this winter :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evgeny C.

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

Amazing trip to Alaska.

We had an amazing time staying at this place, the house is beautiful and really evoked the feeling of being in a cabin in the woods. It was a beautiful experience to wake up, feed the chickens and start bonfires. The owners were exceptional with all their help and their devotion to make our experience as best as possible. I would absolutely recommend everyone that has the opportunity to stay here to do so it is absolutely worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thank you Evgeny! Your family was fun and engaging and I loved walking up and seeing you all enjoying the firepit and the kids exploring the chicken coop! You are all welcome back anytime :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fantastic home for a memorable family vacation!

We loved this home and location. It was perfect for our family of nine. It is spacious, clean, wonderfully decorated, and well stocked. The children enjoyed playing basketball and the toys that were there for them to play with. Our grandchildren LOVED the chickens! Oh the memories we took home with us. It was lovely meeting Kim! We highly recommend staying here. We are grateful for their great hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
Michael, thank you for getting us out of the gate and being our first group in 2023. It was a delight to have you and I do sincerely hope you come back to see us sometime! I hope Alaska delivered the adventure you were seeking. Best to you, Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C.

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

Love Alaska

This was our 2nd visit to Alaska but our 1st renting a property. We could not have asked for a better property to rent and host. The property made you feel like you were home. You never lacked for anything with added bonuses of fresh eggs and sitting by the fire pit at night. Jim & Kim thank you for sharing your home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

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

Home away from home

It's not a rental, it's a home, and it feels that way. Owner communicates well and willing to work with you to help and resolve any issues. Full working kitchen with all needed items. My daughter loved the chickens.....visited them multiple times a day, ha. 5th place we stayed at during our week in Alaska and hubby said this was hands down the best. Thanks for hosting, we appreciate y'all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2024
Awe wow, that is one of the nicest reviews. I'm happy to hear it felt like home to you all. And being from Alabama, that is a high compliment as the southern hospitality ranks high! I'm really glad you chose our place -- happy adventures ahead to your whole clan! - Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I can’t say enough wonderful things about the property and especially the hosts! Kim is an absolute pleasure to work with and have us so many helpful recommendations. We had a large group of 9 and friends that came over to hang out for a bit and there was so much space for everyone to relax comfortably. The house itself is gorgeous and the location is so peaceful. I wish we would stay longer! Everything you’d need to feel at home was available. If you have a large party and want a great place to stay, definitely book this place. You will not regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine D.

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

Great home!!

Our family of 9 truly enjoyed the house. It was well stocked, clean, Kim was easy to reach and of course, the chickens! The grandkids enjoyed feeding the chickens and looking for fresh raspberries. It stopped raining so we could have a fire one night. You felt you were out in the country but everything you needed was just a short drive away. Only regret was that we were only able to stay 2 nights. We will definitely stay again! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to stay in your lovely house. The mountain goats were a big hit also.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Lorraine, your review made me smile! Thank you for sharing the details of the raspberries and chickens. It is really nice for kids to be able to run around and just be kids, isn't it? I'm so glad you enjoyed the privacy and I really do hope you come back and see us. We would love to meet you this time! Have a wonderful winter and keep Alaska close to your heart -- it really is a special place! Best to you, Kim Minnery

About the host

Hosted by Jim Minnery

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We built this home ourselves and have lived here our entire lives. Would be honored to share our dream with you.

Why they chose this property

Ideal for special celebrations and family reunions. Large kitchen and lots of natural light.

What makes this property unique

This house feels like country, easy living. But is close to all of the city restaurants and attractions. Best of both worlds. Quiet evenings, but convenient access to daytime adventures.

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