Title: Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes Lakefront vacation home with a fitness center and a hot tub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30490000/30480500/30480424/8395db8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30490000/30480500/30480424/8673f002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30490000/30480500/30480424/697bcdba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30490000/30480500/30480424/bcc01f7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30490000/30480500/30480424/109c59cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes and take advantage of a firepit, a playground, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Fireplace - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes This is our fourth year doing VRBO and we are looking forward to meeting you. The house is special for many reasons; read our reviews and hear from others. If privacy and outdoor charm are important to you; this is the place for you! We built this home and take pride in the details, down to the art work in each of the 4 bedrooms. The master bedroom has french doors that open to a deck that is a perfect for taking in coffee at sunrise. The Caribou Room, Goat Room, and Whale room have wonderful views and are set apart from the Master Bedroom. Our reviews rate our private setting, evenings around the fire pit and wide porches as our best amenities. Book your Alaskan get-away and see what the good life in Alaska has to offer. Beautiful and peaceful wrapped in a truly Alaskan ambiance. Sit on a covered front porch and watch moose waltz across the park-like lawn. More than 2 1/2 acres of peaceful, quiet solitude. You are on your own on the mid-hillside area of Anchorage literally within 10 minutes of all the hiking, shopping and fine dining you or your guests can enjoy. Secluded backyard fire pit patio and huge wraparound front porch. Watch the chickens meander around and grab fresh eggs every morning. Enjoy the wildlife mounted inside including brown bear, caribou, king salmon and Alaskan mountain goat. World-class hiking, mountain biking and running trails across the street at Hilltop recreation area. \* 5 Minutes from the Alaska Zoo \* 5 Minutes from Anchorage's Premier Golf Course \* 10 Minutes from Anchorage's Largest Shopping District \* 15 Minutes from Anchorage International Airport \* 15 Minutes from Downtown Anchorage \* 10 Minutes from Flattop Mt. - Anchorage's favorite Mt. Hiking Trail If you're coming to Alaska, why not live like a real Alaskan ? Owners are born and raised in the Great Land and eager to share the stupendous sights and surrounding activities of Anchorage, north to Denali or south to the epic fishing on the Kenai Peninsula. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968800/18968764/c8d5aece.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Best Alaskan Get Away Retreat For Your Family Or Group Hillside - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=18968764&PinnedHotelID=18968764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91880000/91870200/91870194/a84463c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hygge House (2 houses in 1!) w/ SAUNA Hillside - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 15 reviews CA $615 CA $1,096 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=91870194&PinnedHotelID=91870194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75680000/75674300/75674243/21e47f42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Moose Pad, Rustic Luxury, serene setting, Spacious 4bed/2bath, Sleeps 12+ Hillside - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 76 reviews CA $276 CA $492 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=75674243&PinnedHotelID=75674243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113540000/113537800/113537787/44776658_edited_9870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ruby’s house - nice - peaceful place 5bed 12sleeps Sand Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $472 CA $1,074 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=113537787&PinnedHotelID=113537787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87795800/87795789/w1275h853x5y0-72848a76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Creekside Retreat, King Bed Near Downtown & Trails, sleeps 14! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C61.13309%2C-149.76244&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Qd3b0n5l4Z0C7L_-iX1AutNQaFA=) Anchorage, AK #### What's nearby - Alaska Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - Anchorage Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.0 km - Dimond Center - 7 min drive - 7.2 km - University of Alaska - Anchorage - 10 min drive - 8.7 km - Providence Alaska Medical Center - 12 min drive - 9.4 km #### Getting around - Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 15 min drive - Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Long Branch Saloon - ‬6 min drive - ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬5 min drive - ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Alaskan lodge-like living - 15 min to city - 5 min to great hikes located? > Located in Hillside, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hillside Park, Hilltop Ski Area, and Alaska Zoo. Chugach State Park and Williwaw Lakes Trail are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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