Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with a chair, and a wall-mounted wreath.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen visible through an open door.
A backyard with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A living room with a fireplace, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A backyard with a wooden fence, a table with chairs, and various plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • High-speed internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer/dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Place, Dimond Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska Zoo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Anchorage

Hillside, a neighbourhood in Anchorage, is home to this holiday home. Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery and Pioneer School House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Dimond Center and Putters Wild. Travelling with kids? Consider H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark and Alaska Zoo. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • Putters Wild - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dimond Center - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Alaska Zoo - 10 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 16 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kaladi Brothers Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping located?

This family-friendly Anchorage holiday home is located in Hillside, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dimond Center, Frontier Art Gallery and Regal Dimond Center. Putters Wild and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Stay

We were in Alaska for a wedding and this was located in the perfect spot for access to Anchorage and the wedding. It was a great place to stay for an extended weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2021
Hi Pete! I’m so glad the location worked well during your stay - we also think it’s ideal! Thanks for letting us host your stay while you traveled for the wedding! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the place. It was a pleasure, and thank you for taking care of it! Safe travels and take care ;-) Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

Wonderful place to stay in Anchorage!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2021
So glad you enjoyed the home, Laura!! Thank you so much for being our guest! Sincerely, Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Our family loved staying here, everyone got their own bed and had plenty of room to relax. The home was clean, comfortable and quiet. So glad we chose this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2025
We’re so glad your family enjoyed the stay and had plenty of space to relax! It’s always our goal to create a clean, comfortable, and peaceful home base for guests. Thank you for choosing our place—we’d love to host you again anytime!- Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly

Place was quite, clean and fit all our needs.!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2021
Hi Paula - thank you for your review - I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the quiet and cleanliness of our place! Thank you so much for being our guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great stay at this spot. It was perfect for what we needed for our time in Anchorage, very clean and comfortable beds. Kitchen had everything and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
Thanks for taking the time to review the home, Bruce! I'm so glad the place was comfortable for you and the kitchen had everything you needed !! Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet convenient location

The house was so beautifully decorated and had every amenity we could ever need!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2022
Hi Laurie! I'm so glad you enjoyed the home decor!! Also, I'm happy to hear you had everything you needed during your stay. Thank you for taking the time to review and for taking care of the place! Sincerely, Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home away from home

This was our 2nd time staying at this property. We returned because of the location, the cleanliness, the quiet and how accommodating the hosts are.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
It was a pleasure hosting your stay a second time, Alice!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the condo enough to return! Hope to have you back again sometime :) Sincerely, Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Wonderful stay. Close to shopping and easy access. Even had a high chair, snacks and books for when my grand baby came to visit. Beautifully decorated and had everything you would need.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2023
Thank you for the review, Mary! So glad the place worked out well for you and your family and you had everything you needed. Thank you so much for being our guests! Take care, Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Perfect house for our family of five. Tons to do within driving distance from the home and Lynette was super helpful. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
So glad your family enjoyed the home, Heather!! It was a pleasure hosting your stay- thanks again for being our guests! Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

We had a fantastic time at the house. Lots of trails nearby and the host was very helpful even modified our dates due to airlines issues. Highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Thank you for the feedback, Matthew! I'm so glad you had time to enjoy the nearby trails!! Thank you so much for letting us host your family's special trip to Alaska! Take care, and thank you for taking the time to review :) Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful time in Anchorage in this beautiful home. Everything you need is there in the house and more, we were very comfortable. The owner is also lovely and incredibly helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022
It was a pleasure hosting you, Debra! I'm so glad to hear that you were comfortable and you had everything you needed! Thank you so much for taking the time to review! Take care, Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Comfy

This place is so comfortable! The beds were amazing and we all slept great. We can’t wait to stay again next time we visit Anchorage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed the place, and you liked the beds! Thank you so much for being our guests, and we’d love to have you stay again! Sincerely, Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shopping and Rest

Great place to rest and breath. The place was very clean and comfortable. Close to shops and restaurants. Neighborhood is quiet and safe. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2024
I’m so glad the place was relaxing during your time off, Eduardo! We’d love to have you back anytime! Thank you so much for being our guest! Sincerely, lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Centrally located, great directions from the host, and exactly zero problems throughout the stay. The kitchen was well- stocked and the beds were comfortable. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2024
Thank you for taking time to review our place, Lisa! So glad you had everything you needed and it was comfortable! Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

The place is very clean and comfortable. The host is great with communication and has everything you need for your stay. We would stay here again and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2024
So glad you had everything you needed, Jonathan! It was a pleasure hosting your stay! Thank you so much for bein our guest! Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain cottage

Quiet and relaxing. Close to town yet just far enough away from town noise.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
Hi Brian - we also love how it's close to everything but the house feels like it is out of town! So glad it was relaxing for you! Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Enjoyed the stay. Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Thank you for the feedback, Leslie!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting UAA

Beautiful place and super host! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2022
I'm so happy to hear that you and your family liked the place! It was a pleasure hosting your stay!! Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute home away from home

Perfect family home, everything we needed and a game room! Love our host, they think of everything and keep the property well stocked. Love the location too. Neighbors were super friendly too. Would def stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to review our place, April! Sincerely, Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I would stay again!!

The hosts were excellent! Great communication! The property exceeded our expectations specifically with the cleanliness of the home and a great neighborhood and location! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2023
Hi Roxanne ~ it was a pleasure communicating with you too! Thank you for taking time to review our place, and I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and it exceeded your expectations! Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place, Very Clean!

Lynette's place was one of the cleanest rental homes I've stayed in. It had everything we needed, and the nice plush bath towels were a treat. The location was great and the decor was beautiful. Lynette was so kind and helpful as well! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2022
Thank you for the review, Brittany! That's a great compliment - cleanliness and comfort are our biggest priorities for our guests! I'm so glad you liked the decor and location as well - we'd love to have you back again!! Take care, Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels like home

Nice place to stay, very comfortable, hosts thought of everything! I appreciate no fragrance on the bed sheets as I'm allergic. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
We are also sensitive to fragrances, so we do not use any artificial fragrances/detergents/soaps. I'm so glad this helped make your stay extra comfortable! Lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
We love hearing your family was pleased with our place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bright and cheery

This property was our favorite of all our places that we stayed in Alaska. It was well decorated, equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2021
Wow! What a compliment - we are SO excited to hear it! We really try to r hi no of everything, and I’m so glad you loved the place! Thank you so much for letting us host your family’s visit to Alaska - it was such a pleasure!! Take care and have safe travels! Sincerely, lynette
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Very nice place in a quiet neighborhood. Lynette was quick to respond and keeps the property in great shape. Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2023
Thank you for the review, Michael! I'm glad you enjoyed the place - - it was a pleasure hosting your stay! Sincerely, Lynette
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