“The Cove” A Quiet Retreat Between Alaskas Ocean and Forest

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A patio with two brown chairs and a table, overlooking a lake and forest.
A snowy residential area with a house, snow-covered trees, and a clear sky.
A door leading to a snowy outdoor area with a bench and a car parked nearby.
A cozy living area with a kitchen, a dining table, and a sofa. There are fish decorations on the wall, a compass, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A lakeside view with houses, dense forest, and a snow-capped mountain in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Auke Bay

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Juneau, AK
  • Place, Auke Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Juneau-Douglas City Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Eaglecrest Ski Area
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs Room with Desk

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Juneau

Located in Juneau, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Wizard of Oz Metal Statues and Alaska Governor's Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ernest Gruening State Historical Park and Shelter Island State Marine Park. Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Juneau, AK

What's nearby

  • Auke Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Alaska-Southeast - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Juneau-Douglas City Museum - 21 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Juneau Arts and Humanities Council - 21 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Eaglecrest Ski Area - 53 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vintage Food Truck Park - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Grind Coffee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “The Cove” A Quiet Retreat Between Alaskas Ocean and Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “The Cove” A Quiet Retreat Between Alaskas Ocean and Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “The Cove” A Quiet Retreat Between Alaskas Ocean and Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “The Cove” A Quiet Retreat Between Alaskas Ocean and Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “The Cove” A Quiet Retreat Between Alaskas Ocean and Forest located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Auke Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Auke Lake and University of Alaska-Southeast. Mendenhall Golf Course and Alaska Powder Descents are also within 6 miles (10 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. 65 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and charming property. Great location to see the rest of what Juneau has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were lovely, the house was pristine and very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully appointed, clean, comfortable and located off the beaten path and within an under half hour drive from all the things to see and do. Already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property. Hot tub and Outdoor shower. Superb! All the amenities in the kitchen exceeded expectations. We would stay again and send our friends and family to stay at "The Cove" in Juneau, Alaska.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this place. The communication from the host was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent five nights here and loved every minute of it. Quiet neighbourhood, lovely host, clean rooms, tasteful decoration inside and out. We would come back in a hearbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review. It means a lot. AND I hope to see you again. Come on back to Juneau sometime. Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO exceeded all expectations and truly became part of our vacation because of how relaxing and inviting it and host Bernadine were! We looked forward to coming home after each outing and wished we had booked this home for a couple more nights. It was the cleanest VRBO I’ve ever stayed in and was perfect for our group of four. The rooms were comfortable, the kitchen was well appointed, the hot tub and outdoor shower were a lovely treat after a long hike and the view was incredible. Could not recommend this home more and look forward to our next Juneau trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked this home for an unexpected visit to Juneau and it was perfect. It is cozy with a beautiful view. It was well stocked with everything we needed and the owners are wonderful. I plan to visit in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Debbie you are wonderful! Thank you for staying here and taking the time to review your stay. It means a lot to me. AND I would love to have you come back anytime. Take care and be well:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cove was outstanding! Quiet, clean, comfortable. Bernadine was so attentive, warm and welcoming. I would highly recommend this place and would happily stay there the next time we’re in Juneau.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cove is beautiful and an amazing place close to amenities and plenty of beautiful views. The owners are wonderful and will definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Ben.....Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. I just loved having you all and am grateful you found the Cove perfect for you. Awesome family and such a nice son. You must be a great dad:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and organized
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. I really appreciate it! You are amazing:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Nice house ideally located for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to rate and review your stay at The Cove! AND thank you for being wonderful guests. Have a beautiful Winter.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay.

This property is lovely and immaculate. The beds were very comfortable and we were able to get good sleep. I highly recommend it to anyone considering a stay in Juneau.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Deborah thank you so much for taking the time to rate and review The Cove! It means a lot to me and I am so grateful you found our little home comfortable for your needs. Sure love that you stayed here. Be safe and well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome experience! Would gladly stay there again. Amazing host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cove

The Cove was very clean, quiet, well furnished, beautifully decorated, cozy, etc. We were Impressed with entire experience. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Marty.....I'm delighted that you loved your stay here. Having the Cove clean, quiet, and cozy are high priorities for me. Thank you for taking the time to review. You both are wonderful AND I'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This was our second stay in the Cove and we loved it just as much this time. We highly recommend this peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2023
I absolutely love having you stay HERE!! Thank you for choosing The Cove again AND taking the time to rate and review. I really appreciate you and your kindness! B:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place was not only beautiful but immaculate! It was very well stocked for our needs .

I loved this place! We had everything we needed and it was gorgeous. Very well stocked and clean. We will surely use this property again when we go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Mary, you are so awesome and kind. You'd be VERY welcome to come back anytime. I'm glad it was perfect for your needs. Next time hopefully I won't be traveling so I can meet you! :):)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome home in the forest

This home is beautifully situated in the forest and Bernie was an excellent host. The home has everything you need or want- bonus hot tub as well- we loved it and would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

The property was even nicer than we were expecting. We were very comfortable and had everything we could have needed. Bernie was great and it is obvious that she cares for the property and her guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
I loved having you and your family stay here. I hope you come for more skiing adventures in the future. You were perfect guests and wonderful people to meet. Thank You :):)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay!

Do NOT hesitate to book The Cove! Nothing but five stars! Wonderful host who goes above and beyond! Exceptional place to stay! We loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2022
Terrie Thank You for your kind review :) Loved having you and hope that you will come back to celebrate another anniversary down the road. I and "the glacier" will wait your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, well appointed property in a stunning landscape

We had everything we needed for a cozy, comfortable stay with easy accesss to great adventures. The hot tub was lovely after long days and we appreciated the robes and both the indoor and outdoor slippers. Communication was easy and the host was friendly. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thank you for being my guests and taking the time to review your stay here. I really appreciate it. Be well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place, calm, quiet, away from the busy port area, where there were three or more cruise ships docked every day. I loved the location, but I rented a car, as you couldn’t walk to shops or restaurants. The house itself was spotless, comfortable and furnished with not only kitchen basics, but extras like two kinds of coffee makers but also coffee and creamers for both. A 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Laundry pods for the washer and dryer, which we gratefully used. Alexa available in both kitchen and bathroom. Plenty of plugs for electronics.Our host was the best; living next door and truly interested in helping us have the best experience possible. Very easy to communicate with her before and during our stay. When we decided to arrive one day early—making a total of six nights—the software didn’t allow that change easily. Our host, Bernadine, suggested that we simply pay for the night upon arrival. Easy!I chose this property, among other reasons, because of its layout. I traveled with an adult daughter and both of us needed our own space. My daughter had the downstairs bedroom, while I stayed upstairs, closer to the single bathroom and kitchen/dining room. The single bath was not a problem as the sink and vanity were outside the bathroom door.I found this rental pricey, but that’s Alaska and it’s understandable. It’s worth every penny. My daughter and I loved our beautiful Juneau “home” and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

Fantastic property! Like staying at a 5 star hotel but better! Property has everything you need, soft towels, spices for cooking, Alexa, comfortable beds and so much more! Located right on the cove in a picturesque neighborhood. Property manager was fantastic and was available if we needed anything! Great Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2022
Kristen, I am so thrilled you found everything perfect during your stay. I love making my little home feel like a home-away from-home for awesome people like you. Thank You for a kind review and when you need an escape from work and that "long commute" - come on back! B:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and comfortable. Well appointed kitchen, numerous amenities provided. Decorated very nicely, with weird lots of charm. In one of the nicest neighborhoods in Juneau. We would definitely stay in “The Cove” again and would recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The "Cove" was an excellent place to stay in Juneau. Bernadine is a wonderful host who presented a well appointed house. It had everything we needed and more. Outdoor hot tub and shower were a real treat.What a great location but you need a car to get around town. Bernadine was easy to contact and very helpful.Highly recommended!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
I just LOVED having you stay here. Thank you for coming to the Cove and spending time exploring my hometown of Juneau. I also loved that you didn't mind "dancing in the rain". Such great people and so adventuresome. Take Care and THANK YOU for your review. It means the world:)
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