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A great "base camp" from which to explore Alaska.

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
The host's Alaska landscape paintings are displayed throughout the residence.
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Eagle River, AK
  • Place, Beach Lake Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

A great "base camp" from which to explore Alaska.

The perfect location for day trips to the Matanuska Glacier, Chugach State Park & Nature Center, Historic Hatcher Pass State Park, Thunderbird Falls, and Anchorage. A short 5 minute walk to nearby Beach Lake Nordic Ski / hiking trails, and nearby bike path to Anchorage and beyond. House is situated on a dead end street on a quiet, forested lot. A 7 minute drive to shopping and restaurants in Eagle River. Two minutes off of the Glenn Highway, (AK 1) Owners' nearby home shares same looped driveway.

Living room, kitchen and bathroom/shower are on the main floor; two bedrooms and walk in closet upstairs. Washer, dryer and freezer available in garage.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3203166vb
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

About the area

Eagle River

Eagle River is home to this holiday home. Alaska Native Heritage Center and Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church and Eklutna Historical Park.
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Eagle River, AK

What's nearby

  • Beach Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center - 13 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 15 min drive - 28.5 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 21 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Anchorage Museum - 24 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 22 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jersey Mikes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Gas Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luci Maes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A great "base camp" from which to explore Alaska. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A great "base camp" from which to explore Alaska.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A great "base camp" from which to explore Alaska.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A great "base camp" from which to explore Alaska.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A great "base camp" from which to explore Alaska. located?

Situated in Eagle River, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Beach Lake Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Alaska Railroad and Upper Fire Lake. Lower Fire Lake is 2.8 mi (4.5 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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

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

Erik & Trena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, cozy lil cabin that was close to the ice rink for our hockey tournament weekend. The host was very accommodating to our schedule too! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Cozy and comfortable

This was a great place to stay. The people that have the place have gone above and beyond to make us welcome.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2025
Great guests! They are welcome back anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood and well located to tour around the area. House was well stocked and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the essentials- cozy place and great communication .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Great location!

Very convenient location with easy access. Cute cabin. Owner was super to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

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

Alaskan Base

Great location and place for all your summer activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

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

Great location!

This was a perfect base camp for our family’s Alaskan adventure. Quiet and centrally located from most of what we did (hatchers pass, Eagle river trails, girwood etc. Greg was a great host and was flexible with our stay as we were delayed due to flight cancellations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“The Greenhouse” fit our needs well as we transitioned from one part of the state to the Anchorage area. Plenty of linens and blankets, quiet neighborhood with beautiful flowers in planters just outside the windows. Washer & dryer very handy and the host was very responsive and kind.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Peaceful Cottage

This cottage, in a peaceful location, made a great base for exploring in the Anchorage area. Many points of interest are within a days drive. It was nice to have a comfortable, clean, quiet location to rest in after busy days.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L D H.

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

Slice of Alaska

Owner was very accommodating. The cabin was very well equipped with extra amenities you wouldn’t typically expect. The location was perfect for us and was used as a base camp for many day trips and overnight excursions. Loved the rustic feel and surroundings. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamison S.

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

Cabin in the woods

We were staying here after selling our house before moving down to lower 48 so this was a little piece of heaven while we got our logistics together. Thanks Greg!
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley K.

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

Very nice

This was a great little place for our vacation. Communication with seller was very easy. Kitchen worked well. There were extras provided such as laundry soap, toilet paper, etc. which I was not expecting and was a nice surprise. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa U.

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

Family visit

The VRBO description is pretty accurate. You walk through the bedroom with twin beds to get to the master bedroom. The bathroom is on the main floor. Two adorable friendly dogs belong to the owner. We mainly used it as a base camp, we were gone everyday. Really nice washer and dryer. It was perfect for us!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2024
Wonderful guests! Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

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

Alaska

The house was as described. I would stay there again. I would say this is not a place for people who cannot climb stairs. The bathroom downstairs and the beds upstairs presents challenges. I would replace the carpet. Thank you to the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great serene place to explore Anchorage. Supermarket near although you do need a car to stay in this place and move around. Greg is a great host available to answer and clarify any question. I just wished there was a second bathroom upstairs. Be prepared to climb some stairs. The kitchen has everything you might need to prepare a meal. The downstairs bathroom has plenty of water and towels. It has a heater downstairs and in the master bedroom with climate control. The place is very quiet and tranquil for a peaceful rest after an adventurous day hiking, fishing or exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah and Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We need a base camp in our old hometown for an extended family reunion, and this cabin was perfect. It was petite, which was great for us because there was no room for my kids to lose anything. Sleeping arrangements were super comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed. It's definitely more "Alaska cabin" than standard rental, but the price reflects that well, and was EXTRAORDINARILY reasonable for tourist season. And Greg was supremely understanding g when one of my kids mistook a locked door for a stuck door and hulked out on it. This will definitely top our list when we can't stay with my parents.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Greg

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My wife and I are 40 + years Alaska residents. We know the state well and enjoy providing guests travel information about destinations, possible road conditions and what they might expect while experiencing the Last Frontier.

Why they chose this property

Located on a quiet, short dead end street. Forested lot with birch and black spruce trees. Occasional moose on property.

What makes this property unique

The Gallery House features original artwork of the owner.

Languages:

English

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