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Scenic Riverfront Retreat - An Outdoor and Wildlife Enthusiast's Dream!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Room
Entryway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Juneau, AK
  • Mendenhall Glacier
    ‪178 min walk‬
  • Mendenhall Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Auke Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Black Bear

1 Queen Bed

Brown Bear

1 Queen Bed

Polar Bear

1 Queen Bed

The Bear Den

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite to Polar Bear room

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Jack & Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Scenic Riverfront Retreat - An Outdoor and Wildlife Enthusiast's Dream!

From the riverside gathering area, enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Mendenhall River. Watch sunsets, sunrises, seals, eagles, and birdwatch from multiple private decks or indoors from the comfort of this home. This home is accented with decor that speaks to the beauty of the river and uniqueness of Alaska. This beautiful setting is less than 5 miles away from the Mendenhall Glacier and within walking distance from the airport, the Mendenhall Refuge Trail, restaurants, local shops, Safeway, and Juneau's newest Food-Truck Court and beer garden.

After a long day enjoying nature, retreat to the Polar Bear, Brown Bear, Black Bear, or Bear den for rest and relaxation. The Polar Bear room has an ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi tub, shower and dual vanities. The Black Bear room and Bear den have a Jack-n-Jill bathroom with double vanity and private shower. The Bear den sleeps 6 and has a big screen TV and reading nook. The Brown Bear room is on the main floor and enjoys easy access to the living room, kitchen, and downstairs full bathroom.

Juneau, the capital city of Alaska, is located in beautiful Southeast Alaska. Local attractions include the Mendenhall Glacier and Visitors Center, Whale watching, Fishing and River rafting adventures, Mt. Roberts Tram, Local Breweries, and the Alaska State Museum. Eagle Beach has picnic areas and trails to explore while Sandy Beach has a harbor, picnic areas, the Treadwell Ice Arena and playgrounds.

More information about what Juneau has to offer is provided on site.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping on property. Please see Welcome and House Rules PDF.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Juneau

Located in Mendenhall Valley, a neighbourhood in Juneau, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Shelter Island State Marine Park and Funter Bay State Marine Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alaska Powder Descents and Observatory Books. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Juneau, AK

What's nearby

  • Mendenhall Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Alaska-Southeast - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Auke Bay - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Nugget Falls - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Mendenhall Ice Caves - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar & Grille - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Thibb's Coffee & More - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Grind Coffee Co. - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Riverfront Retreat - An Outdoor and Wildlife Enthusiast's Dream! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic Riverfront Retreat - An Outdoor and Wildlife Enthusiast's Dream!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Riverfront Retreat - An Outdoor and Wildlife Enthusiast's Dream!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scenic Riverfront Retreat - An Outdoor and Wildlife Enthusiast's Dream! located?

Located in Mendenhall Valley, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mendenhall Golf Course, University of Alaska-Southeast and Alaska Powder Descents. Auke Bay and Nugget Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dotty G.

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

Family Fishing Trip

We were in Juneau to visit our family. Our grandson is a fishing guide in Juneau and took us fishing on his days off! The house was perfect! Quiet and comfortable! We will try and stay again next time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dana Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Expected more for the price

We travel with our friends to Juneau every summer and have stayed in rentals way nicer for a lot cheaper. The house accommodated our large group nicely and was clean. However, the property was not maintained and the house seemed a little tired from over use. There were basic supplies like trash bags, kitchen towels and extra toilet paper missing. The listing checked hot tub under amenities but we never found it. Overall it served its purpose for a centrally located house in a good neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Kathryn O.

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

Great location for anyone who loves the outdoors

We stayed here for our annual July 4th trip this year, and we were less than 15 minutes from great hiking, sea kayaking, and fishing. This house is away from the busyness of the cruise ships which was very nice. House was very clean, and it was a quiet, pretty neighborhood. The house can sleep 12 comfortably if everyone is fine sharing a bed, although the living room does not have seating room for that many. House comes with basics but you may need to restock if staying with a large group for more than 3-4 days. No blackout curtains so definitely don’t forget your sleep mask!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrel G.

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

Comfortable

We enjoyed our stay in Juneau. The VRBO was in the perfect location for our work projects and comfortably housed our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Great!

Perfect spot in Juneau!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria J.

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

Wonderful Home, Wonderful Hosts

This home is just as described and pictured on VRBO. It is made even better by a wonderful host. This was home base for our family Alaskan vacation. The common areas are big enough for family time together and the bedrooms and baths are spacious and comfortable. The scenery just looking out the window or walking out the door is amazing. We particularly enjoyed gathering around the large dining table and around the firepit to relive the days adventures. Leading up to our trip, I had several questions/requests for our hosts. They were quick to respond and went over and above to help us. They shared thier beautiful home and hospitality with us. We had the perfect Alaskan vacation with this property as home base. I highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie R.

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

Great House—Convenient Location

On the whole the accommodations were good and management was quick to respond to a tripped circuit. There were a few things that would be an improvement. Specifically, in a three bath/four bedroom home more than one hairdryer would have been appreciated. Additionally, bathmaths outside the showers and bathtubs are essential to assure safety. Finally, while there appeared to be a few leftover condiment such as salt and pepper the provision of a few basic spices and cooking oils would have been a welcomed addition along with a salt shaker to accompany the pepper shaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Family friendly vacation spot

We traveled from Minnesota to attend our son's wedding. We brought family and friends and everyone had their own space. Sitting around the firepit and enjoying the beautiful view of the river was a favorite activity. The beds were very comfortable. It is a great place for a big family to get together and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheal A.

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

Lovely home, great setting.

We enjoyed this lovely home immensely. There were eight adults (3 generations) and we spent a good deal of time in the home. The house was well appointed, beds were comfortable, the house was clean. There was plenty of space for everyone. We ate half of our meals at “home” which made for a relaxing, inexpensive visit. We all departed saying we hope to return next year. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

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

Wonderful in Every Way!

What a beautiful place for our family to gather for a long-awaited reunion. Everything was on point, and the Pierce family was ever responsive and flexible. Very grateful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie K.

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

Great location for Ironman race

Perfect location and accommodating a group of 9 for the Ironman race
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ranae D.

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

Lovely river front home

My family loved this home. They can't wait to come back! Very warm and well appointed. 5 stars in my book
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug S., Denver, CO

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

Fantastic house! Great location right on the river.

A really great house and a super convenient location! Beats staying in any of the Juneau hotels by a long shot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Great location

The house is beautiful. It's a very close drive to Mendenhall Glacier and only about a 10 minute drive to Juneau. We loved being so close to the airport. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B., Orinda

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

Beautiful house in a fabulous location

Our family came to Juneau to visit our son, and found this house to be perfect. It's modern, comfortable and well kept, in a beautiful neighborhood (with the Mendenhall River right out the back door).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Family celebration

This was a stay to celebrate my 70th birthday and my husband and our 50th wedding anniversary. We stayed 4 nights with our adult children and our grandchildren. The location is wonderful, right on a huge river with a beautiful setting and close to everything. There were several games there that we played at night and the home was neat and clean. We fell in love with our Juneau part of our vacation and know a big part of it was having this wonderful home as our home base.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

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

Beautiful home

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Staci P., Kearney USA

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

Loved this stay!

Very nice sized home for a family vacation. Loved it was along the river and great location in town! Very clean!! Near grocery store and quiet neighborhood. We had one little isssue and they were right there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn V.

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

Alaska Family Adventure

Four families together grandchildren ages 6-17, house very well suited to accommodate all of us. Jerry also provided an inflatable mattress and floor pads to accommodate teens sleeping . We enjoyed the back deck , watching the River levels rise and fall with the tides, saw seal swimming. Really liked the location close to groceries, coffee kiosk, with easy driving distance 9 mikes to downtown and 2.5 miles to Auke Bay for our charter fishing and whale watch tours. Close drive to a lovely lake for fishing and walks, to beaches for tidal pool exploration and picnic (Auk Valley), Lena Beach for camp fire and sunset, Amalga Harbor for bear watching, Echo cove , and the hatchery. Enjoyed fishing from shores. The dining room was great for card and board games as was the living room. Plenty of room in kitchen for meal prep for 15. The owner Jerry answered questions and helped with problems when needed. I would recommend this house and owner for great vacation family gathering.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Mendenhall river front house

Very nice four bedroom house. Property manager is very responsive to any issues. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Teena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Alaska stay

Internet ran out of service by 3rd day which meant no TV outside looked nothing like pictures very weedy and overgrown and not enough trash cans. Everything else was as stated. You might want to mention no A/C
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Lorena Q.

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

Beautiful home away from home

I love staying in this property. The rooms are spacious and clean. The kitchen is well stocked. My only issue with this property has nothing to do with the property, but with the noise level. Helicopters are flying all day on top of the house (but this is only due to the beautiful location, close to the glacier). The outside sitting area is very comfortable, with a beautiful setting in front of the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn V., Havre de Grace, MD USA

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

Family re-connect

A lovely, well-appointed home with nice amenities and a great view of the Mendenhall River.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

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