Mink Creek Air BnB 3br Apartment - Alaska Living 20 minutes from Anchorage - Chugiak

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The view from the deck of our 2 Bedroom Unit.

Neighbors visiting us. Bear spray is provided.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Chugiak, AK

Thunderbird Falls
‪8 min drive‬
Mt. Baldy Trail
‪17 min drive‬
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
‪19 min drive‬
Wasilla, AK (WWA)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3rd bedoom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Mink Creek Air BnB 3br Apartment - Alaska Living 20 minutes from Anchorage

The one good thing about Anchorage is you only have to drive 15 minutes to visit Alaska. Our property is in Alaska. We are not in a large city but in a rural area near Anchorage. It is a quite safe and private area 4 acre property with wonderful neighbors and numerous Alaskan adventures close by.
We have friends and neighbors who are dog mushers and several of them have raced in the Iditarod dog sled race. There are seven public lakes within 5 miles of our home, dog mushing trails, fishing, hiking, and canoeing opportunities close by. We will gladly point you in the right direction for fishing opportunities or even lend you one of our canoes. We love Alaska and the spectacular views and opportunities it offers.
We are within an hour’s drive to several glaciers, old gold mines, historic Alaska sites and numerous other adventures within minutes of our door. It’s a short 20 minute drive from our house to downtown Anchorage and we are within 30 minutes of the Anchorage International Airport.

Property manager

Jeff

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking / No vapping

No smoking & No Vaping. Violations will result in a $500 additional cleaning fee.

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

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chugiak

Located in Chugiak, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Alaska Native Heritage Center and Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Odd Man Rush Brewery and Moose Run Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chugiak, AK

What's nearby

Thunderbird Falls - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
Mt. Baldy Trail - 17 min drive - 13.6 km
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 19 min drive - 26.1 km
University of Alaska - Anchorage - 23 min drive - 29.7 km
Port of Anchorage - 25 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 23 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Carl's Jr. - ‬7 min drive
‪Tips Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mink Creek Air BnB 3br Apartment - Alaska Living 20 minutes from Anchorage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mink Creek Air BnB 3br Apartment - Alaska Living 20 minutes from Anchorage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mink Creek Air BnB 3br Apartment - Alaska Living 20 minutes from Anchorage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mink Creek Air BnB 3br Apartment - Alaska Living 20 minutes from Anchorage located?

This family-friendly Chugiak apartment building is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Upper Fire Lake and Psalm Lake. Beach Lake Park and Lower Fire Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

8 May, 2025

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

Amazing quick stay

This property was easy to arrive at, host was helpful and fun to chat with. When we needed tools to take something apart Jeff helped us out with tools and humor. Property was nicely done and offered us a great place to go exploring from. Any future trips will include this rental everytime.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

28 Dec, 2024

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

Beautiful, comfortable, and convenient

This was a wonderful wintertime stay. Spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable. 20 minutes from Anchorage, but 5 minutes from Eagle River with every convenience you could need. The hosts were communicative and friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim_or_Pam J.

20 Sept, 2024

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

Fantastic

Clean, well-thought out, everything you needed and more than I expected. It’s the entire first floor of a beautiful, woodsy 2-story - it’s legit. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath with w/d, full kitchen, room to sprawl. Convenient between Anchorage and Palmer.. we would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conne M.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Helpful

Thank you Jeff

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita Carol S.

4 Sept, 2024

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

Our Alaskan Family Vacation

We had a wonderful stay. From check in to check out, everything was great. Jeff, the homeowner was so helpful and gracious.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Great overall

Nice unit, exactly as pictured. Great location. Jeff is great host and took us on a tour of the area when we arrived.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

6 Jul, 2024

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

Beautiful location and property

Enjoyed our stay at your wonderful place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

1 Jul, 2024

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

Breathtaking

Jeff and his wife were so friendly and welcoming. Our place was cozy and quiet after a long day of adventures each day. There is so much to see and do right in the area. If you had a question Jeff was happy and funny with an answer. Can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

21 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful location

Host extremely accommodating! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marygail T.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Comfortable

We were greeted by Jeff and his family, the place, we stayed was Homie, comfortable and had everything that we needed. The decor was beautiful pictures from around the state. We spent time in Kenai, Anchorage, Talkeetna.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie k.

5 Jun, 2024

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

Wonderful home & great hosts! Plenty of space & comfy beds!

This property was super great! Jeff gave us a wonderful tour of the local area & was very informative! This is a multi family location & a has beautiful grounds!! Hope to be able to visit again some day!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

M W.

15 May, 2024

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

Cozy and Easy!

Had a great stay at the rental. Even got to see a moose on the property. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

23 Apr, 2024

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

Another Great Stay

Good space, all the comforts of home!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

18 Nov, 2023

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

Would Stay Again

This place is a little aged, but still a great place. Everything is as shown in pictures and descriptions. Host was great and very, very helpful. The best thing about this place is its location. Right in the middle of everything you want to do and quaint enough, being outside of the city. Tons to do all around, but be sure you look at the date when scheduling. We missed the salmon run by a month and the snow had not come yet so we couldn't see the sled dogs run! Loved it here and hope to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selinda V.

7 Aug, 2023

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

Beautiful property, comfortable stay

This home is well cared for and maintained. Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna D.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Great place for a home base!

We were staying here while we were in town for a wedding. Jeff was quick to offer any help or advice about the area. The dog was very friendly as well :) We did not spend much time in the apartment, but it was clean, well-stocked, and served its purpose. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H., Farmington UT

14 Jul, 2023

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

Fantastic place is a quiet comfortable neighborhood.

The place was very easy to find, 3 bedrooms, super well furnished. Our communication with the host was amazing; he was super friendly, helpful, and accomodating. The beds were comfortable and the area was quiet. The host allowed us to borrow his Kayaks even after we had checked out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

23 Jun, 2023

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

Out of the way gorgeous local property

3 single adults travelling together. The house is easy to find with dedicated parking. There are a few steps to get into the unit, which is the entire lower floor of the 2 story house. The owners live upstairs. They were respectful of our privacy and were quiet. The living room was large, kitchen fully functional, 3 beds comfortable in separate rooms. Bedrooms have large closets with plenty of hangers but no dressors, just side tables. Luggage rack in 1 bedroom. 1 bath needs updates in the shower area. Plenty of hot water. Laundry in bathroom which we really appreciated. Grounds have lots of flowers, beautiful view of the mountain behind the house. The best part was the owner let us know when a moose meandered onto a corner of the property. We really enjoyed playing with his dog. Very responsive and helpful host. All 3 of us enjoyed chatting with him.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

16 Jun, 2023

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

June visit

The place was very clean and well stocked. Quiet and cozy. We could only stay for a couple days but wish we had more.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Deb S., St. Michael, MN

7 Jun, 2023

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

Thank you!

The property was easy to find and was very quiet! From the rental - you do not have a view of the mountains but a few steps outside... it was absolutely beautiful! At this property - there was everything I needed - except for bringing in food and beverages. Jeff offered to drive me around and learn about the area - but I had already a full schedule. Owners were friendly and nice. originally my plans were to stay there longer but do to other tours and such... I was moving north of Anchorage and then south of Anchorage. If I should ever return to this area, this place will be on my list. Thank you to Jeff and family for a great place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Steven L., Milwaukie, Oregon

1 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Not a Good Place to Stay

We checked in on time but the property was not ready, the owner said there was some "confusion" and took us on a 1 ½ (sightseeing) drive while his wife cleaned the place. The owner’s dog had to come along, riding in the back seat with my wife (who doesn’t like dogs) and breathing all over her the whole time. After our ‘Sightseeing’ tour was over and back at the property, we were exhausted from our 2,800 mile flight from Portland, OR. We were handed the keys and told by the owner that the water was brackish, too much iron he said and was trying to treat it. He did bring us 2-1 gallon jugs of water for drinking, for 7 days, but we still had to shower, wash dishes and our clothes in the brackish water. Speaking of showering, the shower head was put on wrong and either it sprayed towards the wall or the shower curtain but not on you and as the shower was on it screamed an ear piercing noise the whole time. The house was old to the point of when you cranked open one of the windows the crank device would fall off. On the VRBO write-up it said there was a drip coffee maker so we bought a bag of ground coffee with us. There was a drip coffee maker but not carafe’. There was a Keurig coffee maker but we had no K-Cups. We went to Wal-Mart and bought some reusable K-cups to use. If we wouldn’t stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reginal S.

1 May, 2023

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

Great place

Wonderful location.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

10 Mar, 2023

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

Great Stay

This was an amazing stay for us. The property is in a perfect location that gives you great access to all of what Alaska has to offer. Well maintained roads to and from the property. It is easy to find. Our checki in was a breeze. We found the property to be very clean, well equipped and stocked. It is obvious they take pride in their property. Very safe and secure as well. Jeff is an excellent host, greats communication and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. In fact, he with out hesitation jumó started our rental. I just asked him for a reference for who to call. Keep in mind he did this in negative degree temperatures! We will definitely rebook with them this summer!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

22 Feb, 2023

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

Winter Visit

We enjoyed our stay! The manager Jeff was a great communicator and responded favorably to any request or questions. We would recommend this place!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff

I am a retired I/T Professional with a personality & my wife Patty is a Physical Therapist. I've lived in Alaska for 39 years and love the outdoors and in particular being on the ocean. We have 3 grown kids and are blessed with 1 Grandson who visits us regularly. We travel frequently and my wife and kids are bilingual. (I am monolingual). My wife is someone everyone seems to love and I've been described as an acquired taste. Fortunately it usually takes a short time to acquire that taste. Jeff

Why they chose this property

It seems like everyone who visits comments of the view and the huge yard everyone is free to use. We have seen Moose, Bears, Lynx and assorted other wild life roaming in our yard. There are many places near by to hike and explore. We are glad to share our experiences with people and to also leave them alone if they wish to explore Alaska.

What makes this property unique

We've been known to fix people up with bicycles, canoes, binoculars and even fishing poles as well as advice on places to see and things to do. Alaska is our home and has been for decades.