Paradise found! Your base-camp close to ANC with a HOT TUB and quiet setting.

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Anchorage, AK

Thunderbird Falls

7 min drive

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

11 min drive

Mt. Baldy Trail

20 min drive

Wasilla, AK (WWA)

35 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Alaska Room

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

4 Single Bunk Beds

Family and Living room

2 Single Beds

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom (with massage chair & balcony!)

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Room off master

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Secluded and beautifully decorated modern farmhouse-style (think Joanna Gaines!): 5 BEDROOM/2.5 BATH home on secluded 5 wooded, beautiful acres! SLEEPS 15+ (Beds for 14 but air mattresses and couches for more!)

This property is in the ideal location, only minutes from Anchorage (going South) or the Matanuska-Susitna valley (going North)! Whatever direction you go, this home will be a perfect 'middle ground' located only 8 minutes outside of the charming little town of Eagle River, Alaska and 25 minutes from downtown Anchorage. Enjoy the 8 person hot tub right off the back deck and plenty of wildlife such as migratory birds, moose, and even bear that sometimes pass through the property grounds.

This property is a GREAT spot for families with trampoline, zipline, kids playhouse/swing set, books, toys, etc!

The gorgeous master suite with king bed features a gas fireplace, MASSAGE CHAIR, and a balcony with fire table overlooking the beautiful birch tree forest behind the house. Master bath boasts an oversized Jacuzzi tub and walk-in double headed shower. Relax and unwind after Alaskan adventures around the fire pit or enjoy a dinner on the large back deck.

Open floor plan, formal dining room (seats 6 comfortably), smaller dining nook (seats 6), incredible, well stocked gourmet kitchen, and large yard with play set and trampoline makes this home great for large parties or families with children! Separate family room with reclining sectional is a great place to curl up and enjoy a movie or apple tv with surround sound.

This amazing home offers the prime location for your Alaskan experience without sacrificing luxury or amenities! The grounds are beautifully landscaped making it an excellent all-in-one location for large gatherings, parties or events! This home has even successfully hosted weddings! Beautiful spot for any occasion! You can have it all with this property.

Property manager

Jessica Preston

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: weddings

Additional Charge for Weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Weddings and large events are subject to an additional 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

Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

Note from host: Additional Charge for Weddings

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 holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chugach State Park and Eagle and Symphony Lakes Trailhead, while Alaska Native Heritage Center and Iditarod Trail Headquarters are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Alaska Live Steamers and Elmendorf State Fish Hatchery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

Thunderbird Falls - 7 min drive
Mt. Baldy Trail - 20 min drive
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 21 min drive
Port of Anchorage - 27 min drive
Settlers Bay Golf Course - 43 min drive

Getting around

Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 26 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Tips Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Carl's Jr. - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise found! Your base-camp close to ANC with a HOT TUB and quiet setting. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise found! Your base-camp close to ANC with a HOT TUB and quiet setting. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise found! Your base-camp close to ANC with a HOT TUB and quiet setting. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise found! Your base-camp close to ANC with a HOT TUB and quiet setting. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Thunderbird Falls, St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church and Eklutna Historical Park. Mt. Baldy Trail and Chugach State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

19 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful home and superb base of operations for family trip to AK!

We loved every aspect of our stay here-- the grounds are gorgeously maintained and spacious, with a large lawn that was so inviting that we ended up setting up a volleyball net! The hottub was fabulous too, and the fire pit out back was a wonderful spot to hang out when the rain stopped and things dried out a bit. The kitchen was a big highlight for us too: because we had multiple generations of family staying here (grandparents, parents, kids), we wanted to be able to have space to talk and hang out during meal preps, and this open-plan and beautifully appointed kitchen was perfect. A real pleasure to cook in, too, because of the excellent cookware and much better than average supply of appliances etc. Communication with the hosts was seamless and conscientious, and the house was sparkling clean and ready for us exactly at check-in time. The location in Eagle River was perfect for us as a base of operations for trips to Willow, Talkeetna, and elsewhere (including gorgeous hikes/walks at Thunderbird Falls and the Eagle River Nature Center, both very close by), and we were close enough to Anchorage itself to dip in there for lunch and the Zoo one day, and to shuttle some of our party back and forth from the airport. I would recommend this lovely home to anybody who wants a large and well-appointed house as a base of operations in the Anchorage area, and it worked so well for us as a place to host multiple generations for our family reunion. Thank you, Charley & Jess!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Aug 2024

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

Home Away From Home!

We recently stayed with two families and absolutely loved everything about the house. We have now stayed in 25+ VRBO's and this one is a top favorite due to having LIVE plants, extra blankets & fans and extremely comfortable furniture in every room. We easily had two adults taking afternoon naps between excursions on the multiple oversized couches! Our kids were able to burn extra energy in the inviting yard while we grilled our caught salmon. We even utilized the provided recipe in the binder- yum!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyla V.

31 July 2024

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

Alaska Family Trip

The house was a good size for our party and children.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

23 July 2024

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

Modern Farmhouse Fantastic

I loved everything about our stay. The place was clean and cozy, and the massage chair was a very cool bonus (once you figure out how to set it up for YOU so it doesn't actually hurt). 10/10 would stay here again. Glimpsed a moose and her baby whizzing by one day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

23 June 2024

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

It's perfect

I can't say enough nice things about our stay, we had a group of 10 and it fit all of us comfortably, it's in a great location, that is close to everything but quiet as well. There was lots to do and it was just the perfect Alaskan experience.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

12 June 2024

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

Team travel

We had a wonderful time. Lots of activities for kids and lots of space. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly a., Dawsonville

10 Sept 2023

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

Great Family Trip Home

There were 6 of us all adults. Dad, family female friend, brother, sister, brother-in-law and myself really needed 5 separate bedrooms & I didn’t realize the 5th bedroom was inside the master bedroom. Everything was super cozy & well decorated. We loved the see through fireplace, hot tub & fire pit area. Lots of areas to spread out & enjoy outdoors. The hosts are very nice & quick to respond. We would highly recommend for any family going to visit Alaska. It was a great central point to checking out a lot of Alaska by train & car. Plus we had a great deep sea fishing trip too.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle S.

14 Aug 2023

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

Alaska Destination Wedding

In early August, our son married his beautiful bride, who is from Alaska. Our family traveled up for their Destination wedding and we booked this beautiful home for our family to stay at while we were there. There was plenty of room for us to move around and we enjoyed every aspect of the home. Everything about the house and large yard was enjoyable and we would definitely book again! Thank you again for allowing us to stay in your home!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

9 Aug 2023

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

The perfect spot before an Alaskan cruise

our entire family - 3 generations - stayed here. It is perfect. We spend a few days exploring central Alaska before taking the train to Seward to board a cruise ship. the house is just ideal - plenty of room, well appointed kitchen, great, private location. I could go on. I'd stay here again for sure the next time we are in Alaska.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

10 July 2023

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

Virginia to Alaska Family Vacay

Truly enjoyed our stay. We had 11 family members - all adults - staying together. The house came equipped with everything we needed - including spices, shampoos, detergent. Perfect place for visiting the Anchorage area. We day-tripped to several other towns. Even saw a moose in the front yard! Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilly G.

10 July 2023

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

Alaskan Family Gathering

The Preston’s house was the perfect space for our family gathering. Everything was clean and easy to find. The property was beautiful and everyone had lots of fun being together in one space.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peg M.

10 July 2023

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

Beautiful house and property

Property owners were great. Had a small problem with downstairs toilet and it was rectified immediately. With no interruptions to our vacation. Can’t say enough about the owners. Very attentive and the house was gorgeous. Really enjoyed the deck and the beautiful property around it. Landscaping was amazing. Enjoyed sitting on the front porch smelling the lilacs. 10 stars if they offered it!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

22 June 2023

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time here! We maxed out the house at 15 but had plenty of space and everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie M.

18 Sept 2021

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

Multi generational family trip

The house was a perfect home away from home for our Alaskan vacation. The kitchen was amazing and was stocked with any utensil or pot /pan you would ever need. We were even able to have waffles for breakfast on my son's 28th birthday. Jessica was amazing and answered all my pre-trip questions within a reasonable amount of time. We also loved the deck with the fireplace, the hot tub and firepit, they all helped add settings for more memories from the trip. The house was also perfectly located for our trip and the activities we had planned. Thank you for sharing your house with us for our unforgetable trip!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kroy R., Littleton Colorado

4 Sept 2021

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

Superb Hideaway

This magazine like estate had everything we needed and more. From a wonderful hot tub, fire pit, deck, and manicured grounds, right down to a coffee maker with built in bean grinder. I once stayed at the JW Marriott in Hong Kong, China. As luxurious as it was, it has nothing over this place.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

26 Aug 2021

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

Hamilton Family Alaska Vacation

The home is beautiful in a wonderful setting- it was well equipped for our family of 10, including our 4 grandchildren. The master bedroom and bathroom was absolutely spectacular. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. Our Hosts were great to work with, The Hamilton Family from Bellefonte PA

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

17 Aug 2021

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

Amazing property

Absolutely beautiful. I would love to stay here again. House is perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Eileen K.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

We wanted to love this place

This was a lovely location with a beautifully cared for property. The kitchen was nice and fully stocked. However, the sleeping arrangements were not as described in the listing. There were 14 of us- 11 adults and 3 kids. The listing states it can sleep 15 so I assumed there was plenty of sleeping room. The bed description in the listing stated "Bedroom 1- King with sleep sofa/futon, Bedroom 2- queen, Bedroom 3- Loft twin bed and double bed, Bedroom 4- one regular bunk bed and one twin over double bunk bed, Bedroom 5- family room with Air mattress" When we arrived, Bedroom 3- only had one double bed and there was no air mattress in the family room. I contacted the owner to ask about the sleeping arrangements and was told that it was set up for 14 people in that 2 people could sleep on couches- not pull out couches, just couches. There were extra sheets, however there were not extra bed pillows. I ended up going to Walmart and buying our own blowup air mattress as sleeping on a couch for 5 days was not going to be comfortable. I don't know how you would sleep 15 people there, especially if they were all adults. There were also not enough towels for all 14 of us, so we had to share and keep drying them in between use. The garbage was full when we arrived (which isn't necessarily the fault of the owner, but annoying non the less) we squished as much as we could in the can for garbage day and took our recycling to the landfill / recycling center. Maybe an extra garbage can would help. I'm sure it would be a fine space for a smaller group. The listing needs to be updated to reflect the actual sleeping arrangements. It was in a convenient location, and if the weather had been nicer we would have enjoyed the outside spaces more.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

20 July 2021

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

Gorgeous Vacation Destination

The property was gorgeous and had every amenity we could have ever wished for. The owners were delightful and responsive. The location was ideal, close to Anchorage , but beautiful country setting and close to the Matanuska Valley. Definitely will rent again 😃

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

29 July 2020

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

Beautiful home

We loved staying at this house for our trip to Alaska. The house was beautiful. Loved the warmth of christian decor in every room. A trip of a lifetime for sure.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

29 June 2020

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

Beautiful home- loved our stay!

Perfect home and property for our vacation with 4 adults and 5 kids. When we weren’t out exploring Alaska- we grilled out, had a movie and game night, and enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit! And really my only criticism would be the pillows- but if that’s it not bad. Great owners and communication! We would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mikel T.

10 June 2020

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

Fantastic Property!

Fantastic Property and owners! We held our wedding here and it was fantastic. The house was perfect for sleeping arrangement. The yard was huge and beautiful. Charles and Jessica are fantastic and very responsive to any questions we had. Plenty of parking for guests. This is definitely and ideal spot to have a wedding. This house is built for entertaining but also great for those quiet times in the morning. Everyone had their own space without being piled on top of each other. By far one of the best places we have stayed at!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill M., Allen, Tx

23 Mar 2020

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

Stunning Home + Amazing Owners = Fantastic Family Vacation

My wife and I spent two weeks with our extended family in this wonderful house. From the moment we entered the house we were spellbound. We were met by a loaf of freshly baked bread placed on the gorgeous granite kitchen counter. We found the home to be fantastically furnished. Our group of 8 adults and 8 children (ages 1-17) had plenty of space to separate into small family groups when desired and several spacious gathering places that accommodated all of us at once for family games, conversations, and fun. As the primary cook for our large group, I found the kitchen to be awesome! From the double oven to the gas stove to the provision of every conceivable pot, pan, dish, etc. as well as the tremendous amount of counter space available, I found the kitchen to be more than capable of making every family meal delicious and enjoyable. The property is located a few miles outside the local community of Eagle River where our family lived about 20 years ago. The house is far enough off the main residential road that when you are staying there it feels like you are camping in the woods. We loved roasting marshmallows and eating s'mores around the fire at the beautiful fire pit behind the house and several mornings we awoke to moose in the front and back yard. The house was close enough to Anchorage that we were able to enjoy Fur Rondy festivities, go skiing at Hillberg and and Alyeska Resort, and attend the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. We were also able to visit the Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla and attend the Iditarod Restart in Willow. The owners were incredibly responsive throughout our stay and made us feel like friends not short term guests. In summary, I highly recommend this property!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

3 Feb 2020

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

Review

The property was absolutely beautiful. The inly disappointment was that the hot tub was not warm and the fire pit was not accessible. Otherwise the home was even better than we could have imagined!

10/10 Excellent

JOHN L.

20 Jan 2020

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

Jan. 10, 2020

Beautiful home in a great location. The nicest that any of us have visited. It is a long drive to Fairbanks .... but fun with friends. A little chilly when out by the hot tub.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Preston

We are the Preston family! We love all things Alaskan and enjoy the many various opportunities this amazing state has to offer! Charles was born and raised in Homer, Ak and moved to the Anchorage area In his early 20s. Jessica grew up in California and moved to Alaska with her father when she was 17. Charles and Jessica have four kids and have settled just outside of Anchorage in the beautiful community of Eagle River. They love family dinners on the back deck, hot tubbing together after a day of berry picking or ATV’ing, and also spend quite a bit of time around the fire pit roasting marshmallows. For the Prestons, Alaska is home.

What makes this property unique

The property sits on 5 acres and backs up to 400 acres of land with trails winding back through the woods. This is the perfect location between Anchorage and the Valley where you don’t have to sacrifice luxury and still have plenty of privacy tucked away in beautiful Birchwood. We have Ring doorbell camera at the front door. For additional security and theft deterrence we have left multiple security cameras up around the exterior of our home.; however they are NOT currently active.