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2.5 out of 5
Anchorage Walkabout Town B&B
1610 E Street, Anchorage, AK

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed having the whole top floor of the home. It included a living, dining room and kitchen and bedrooms. The owner was kind and friendly. He greeted us upon arrival and stopped once more during our stay to see if we needed anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from scott on Sep 2, 2023
Thank you. Come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hancen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from scott on Aug 24, 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quite. Breakfast was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from scott on Aug 24, 2023
We're glad you enjoyed it. Come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Philipe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Scott was a great host and offered generous to-go breakfasts. The room was huge. It’s located in his house with some shared spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from scott on Aug 13, 2023
Thank you . You guys are welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Diamond in the Rough
Originally we picked out this B&B for the price. We think we have found a little diamond in the rough. We travel through Anchorage frequently and plan to stay at Walk About again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from scott on Aug 13, 2023
Such kind words. Thank you. Please, come back anytime.

8/10 Good

Collin

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from scott on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you, come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from scott on Aug 24, 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating! Location was PERFECT for us and the to go breakfasts were so convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from scott on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you, come back anytime.

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very nice and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Scott on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you. Come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Kazuo

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from scott on Jul 13, 2023
Thank You!

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our host was gracious and helpful! So much better than staying in an impersonal hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from scott on Jul 13, 2023
Such kind thoughts. Thank you. Come back anytime.

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Scott on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you. come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is incredibly clean and well marked. Although we hadn't realized that the space would be shared with others, it all proved very workable. The owners could not have been more helpful or hospitable and considerate of making us feel comfortable. The free bike was a big plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from scott on Jun 28, 2023
I am happy you are happy. Please come back anytime, and thank you for the kind words.

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here before in 2006, and it was fun to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from scott on Jun 28, 2023
We're so happy you came back to us. Come back anytime.

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from scott on Jun 28, 2023
thank you

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Not to expected.
It was ok if not for the noise above us. We get awakened by the walking above us constantly. We stayed for 3 nights , nobody cleaned our room and bathroom till we left. Breakfast is carry on bag of capri sun juice, cheese, bagel , 2 boiled eggs and yogurt. This is our first time to stay in bed and breakfast and it was not a pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from scott on Aug 12, 2022
I am embarrassed to say that I was unaware that you were dealing with noises waking you. This review is the first I have been made aware of the issue and the other critics. My family and I have always done our best to make sure our guests are having a good experience. We are ready to rectify any issues a guest might have in our home. We will move activities and, if needed, relocate guests to a different room. Anytime a guest isn’t satisfied I would hope that they would communicate with us so we can do our best to resolve their issues. We are here to help. That’s what we do. Because I was unaware of this issue at the time, I would like to invite you to stay with us again. Give us a second chance. A transferable 10% discount is available for your or your friends’ or families’ next stay with us. I would be honored to have the opportunity to give you a better experience. Thank you, Scott Stimson

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean. Some little things that would go a long way, in general: tissue boxes in bathrooms and bedrooms. A basket of snacks (granola bars, cookies etc.), travel size bottles of lotion, toothpaste etc. For things guests may have forgotten. While we knew Alaska would be expensive, we would have appreciated the little extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emi, Mountain View

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great. We had a large private room and private bathroom down the hall.We also had access to a kitchen and the "grab and go" breakfast was great. Scott was an amazing host and very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Scott on Jul 15, 2022
Thanks, you guys were great. Please come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anchorage Comfort and Location
Scott was excellent with communication, timeliness, informative, welcoming, and helped with the bikes provided. A few start-up hitches after being closed during most of the pandemic, such as a few more amenities available in the kitchen, as well as still no hot breakfast served (boxed breakfast provided daily). The room was comfortable and clean, as was the rest of the house. Great location to all the fantastic bike trails, so great this BnB has bikes available! Really made our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Scott on Jun 25, 2022
Thank you. Come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown anchorage. Bus stop right across the street if you don’t want to walk. Park across the street. Hosts were awesome. Nice, cozy little B&B!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from scott on Jun 15, 2022
thank you! Come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint B & B in Anchorage
B & B was quaint. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from scott on Aug 20, 2019
Thank you. come back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts who are from and knowledgeable about the area, excellent food in the mornings—sourdough, plenty of bikes and helmets to ride (and since you’re centrally located, you’ll want to!). Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from scott on Aug 17, 2019
Thanks! come back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm atmosphere and friendly hosts
Fantastic location close to town and restaurants as well as bike trail Very helpful hosts who served a spectacular breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Scott on Aug 13, 2019
Thank you. If you come back to Alaska, please come back to us.

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sourdough Breakfast!
Great stay with the Stimson family. Tasy breakfast, comfortable bed, and we enjoyed our private bathroom. B&B is located approximately 1 mile from downtown and is close to a bus line if you don't want to walk. Upon check-out, we were treated to a jar of 100+ year old jar of sourdough starter! This is not a hotel, but a good B&B!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from scott on Aug 17, 2019
I am glad you guys enjoyed it. Please come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed using the bikes since it was so close to the trail. We enjoyed a great breakfast and friendly staff :) our room was cozy and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from scott on Aug 1, 2019
Thanks! I hope you get to come back sometime soon.

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from scott on Jun 25, 2019
Thanks for taking the time to review us. If there is anything we could do to get a higher rating we would like to know. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to downtown and to restaurants to the southwest. Quiet neighborhood. Bikes available to ride the coast trail. Simple and Nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from scott on Jun 25, 2019
Thank you for your kind review.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy stay.
It was a comfortable stay with good service and a very friendly atmosphere. Hotel is dated but amenities were adequate. Thumbs up!! Would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from scott on Sep 14, 2018
Thanks, please let us know what you would update to make it feel more modern.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff, fantastic breakfast. Comfortable and clean. My only con was that it is a bit noisy but if you aren’t a light sleeper than absolutely no issues. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from scott on Sep 6, 2018
Thanks for your feed back. We are always looking for ways to make are guest more comfortable.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice in Home bedroom near downtown Anchorage.
Bedroom and bath was in main house. Excellent cleanliness and very quiet. Was able to wash clothes in the evening. Breakfast was high quality and plentiful. Stairs were high and could impact those who have heavy luggage or trouble with steps. Very friendly owner and staff provided A+ service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This B&B is close to downtown restaurants and parks. Friendly owners and good breakfast prepared by Scott
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This B & B was perfect for us! The room was clean and comfortable, the owners were very nice, the breakfast was delicious and we could walk into town to meet the rest of our group who were staying at the big hotels. They also had some older bikes available which worked out great for us! Our bike ride on the Coastal Trail was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience!
Great place for the money. Clean, well maintained. My room was small, but didn't need anything bigger. GREAT neighborhood, close to downtown, but didn't feel like a city. Friendly service.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B!
Perfect accommodations for our stay in Anchorage. Beats a hotel any day. The hosts were delightful and very accommodating. Breakfast was great and the bikes to borrow were an added benefit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in quiet neighborhood.
Great place to stay. Host was extremely helpful in accommodating our last-minute change of plans and made sure everything was comfortable for us. I talked to Scott several times by phone and email, and he was always so agreeable to help and make our stay a pleasant one. The arrangement with private bath and shared common area (kitchen and living area) suited us fine, and we had complete privacy. Breakfast was wonderful and was served in a pleasant room with sunny windows and fun art and decor for a visual feast as well. The hosts were kind to make us an early morning "to-go" bag breakfast for our early flight - much appreciated. Very close to airport and to town, in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. Even had a washer/dryer in the private bath. Loved the posters/pictures on the walls of our place, and all the extra "homey" touches. We were were happy to stay at the Walkabout. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B within walking distance of the sights
I was here for the Mayor's Marathon in Anchorage with my wife. We had a very comfortable room and breakfast was served with Alaska favorites. They had a great selection of gluten free stuff as well. Best yet, it was an easy walk downtown & to the start & finish line for the race. Highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Teresa, Vacaville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'd go back!
The hosts were great. You really can walk to several nice restaurants and parks. Great hikes nearby too. Close to main highway.

8/10 Good

BillP, Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to downtown area.
It was a quiet neighborhood with the looks of the suburbs along with a nice staff to help you. Bikes are available to get around on the trails with access next to the house.

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Homer, AK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful, Friendly, Excellent
I brought an older friend to Anchorage for a medical appointment that was near the Walkabout. This was our first time at the B&B. Scott, Terry, and Cindy showered us with hospitality and moral support. Our room was clean and comfortable. Wi-Fi worked great. I especially appreciated that grab bars had been installed in the shower area. Our delicious breakfast was served in their sun-room: French toast and reindeer sausage with fruit, coffee, tea, juice, plus cold and hot cereals, toast, etc. as you wished. Want seconds? Coming up right away. It was northern hospitality at its best.

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You will LOVE this place
This was the best bed and breakfast we ever stayed in. The hosts were wonderful, the breakfast delicious, the room fantastic. I cannot recommend this place enough. I would return in a heatbeat.

10/10 Excellent

Wilbern L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another good stay!

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Manvel, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B&B and great location
You feel like you are staying in someone's home, which it was. The owners are so sweet and friendly. Beautiful breakfast room and the food was home cooked and good. Be sure and taste the homemade yogurt and jelly. Within walking distance of town, and my sister and I walked the bike trail. I would likely stay there again if I go back to Anchorage.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room in Anchorage
The room was great, needed to leave really early both mornings, so the hosts left a bagged breakfast for us, great idea and hit the spot!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, nice home-made breakfast, about 15 min. walking distance to downtown and in close proximity to the Costal trail.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, especially, delicious homemade yogurt and rhubarb preserves, reindeer sausage and sourdough pancakes, plus other choices.

8/10 Good

JCaverson, virgina beach, va.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick stay, sleep over.
It was a quick stay, but enjoyable. My husband and father-in-law enjoyed it very much.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A room in a home. The people were nice and helpful. They even took us to the train station. The room was fine but not a luxury!