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Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK

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Interior
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 292.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Anchorage, AK
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Alaska Airlines Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Living room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK

Anchorage Escape

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Escape to Alaska at this charming studio apartment. Inside, this comfortable rental is tastefully-furnished and very welcoming, while outside, there's a shared yard bordering a salmon stream. The back deck is great to sit out on and relax with your favorite book or drink, and you'll also have access to a gas grill for warm weather cookouts.

This studio is on a three-acre oasis within the campus of the University of Alaska. The centralized location is less than four miles from the Anchorage Museum, and about seven miles from the Alaska Zoo. The Alyeska Ski Area, a world-class downhill ski venue, is a little over 40 miles away. From here, one can also link to bike paths and cross-country ski trails that interconnect across all of Anchorage. Closer to home, when the salmon are running, you will get glimpses in the stream that borders your yard! And in case of emergencies, you will be within walking distance of the Providence Alaska Medical Center.

THINGS TO KNOW
There is a zero-tolerance policy for extra guests at any time. Violating the maximum occupancy of six people will result in immediate eviction from the premises of all parties. No refunds will be issued.
This is a suite attached to the owner's home with a separate entrance. One wall is shared.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alaska
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Anchorage

Located in University Area, a neighbourhood in Anchorage, this apartment is in a rural area. Wells Fargo History Museum and Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include David Green Park and Ben Boeke Ice Rink. Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouses and Alaska Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alaska Airlines Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 15 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Village Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bread and Brew Alaska - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming studio on three acres with a back deck - close to university - dogs OK located?

Located in University Area, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of University of Alaska - Anchorage, Goose Lake Park and Providence Alaska Medical Center. Alaska Airlines Center and Chester Creek Greenbelt Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Scott A W.

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

Creaky but good location

Creaky old house but in a quiet neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

George L.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silke S.

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

Hidden Gem in Anchorage

This wonderful spacious place on a large lot with wooded backyard is comfortable and cosy. The place is stocked with books, has a very comfortable bed and nice seating. It offered everything we needed for our 8 day stay. The kitchenette is very small, but sufficient if you are not planning on cooking big meals. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

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

Moose Eats Rose

GREAT place from which to watch the wandering Moose--mother and 'adolescent' child--graze in the backyard, while helping themselves to tasty roses! Great location , as advertised nestled in the woods just adjacent to the UA-Anchorage campus and Providence hospital complex--also Goose Lake Park! The Kitchenette leaves a bit to be desired, but we made it work for us. They really should have a more functional coffee maker. But as others have also said, very interesting, eclectic selection of books on ;the shelves to read from! I am not a huge fan of third-party bookings when you never know who or where a real person is. As such we never met the owner of the house to which this studio is adjacent, though we saw signs of people living there. I prefer another popular booking site where you can see and read a bit about the host/s and know they are actually real people to whom you can talk to, if so desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Anchorage hideaway

Great place with a black bear in the yard one day and a moose and her calf a couple of days later.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Great Escape

The host was great and so was the place. True alakan property with momma moose and calf gracing the yard. Wonderful interior with a great selection of books to read. I look forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

Convenient and cozy

The location was convenient and it felt private even though it’s attached to a home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cris P.

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

Woods in the middle of the city.

This was an awesome outdoor feel in the city. Nice mossy lawn with a forrest trail that runs along Chester Creek. My service dog loved it. Inside it has a villa feel. I loved all the books inside with gorgeous windows over looking the forest. Enjoy a cup of coffee watching the birds shop for the perfect nesting materials.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Idyllic setting near downtown Anchorage

A cosy and comfortable property in a convenient location that nevertheless feels like you're in the countryside. Loved the furnishings (and books!). The hosts were really friendly and helpful. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Quiet unit near UAA

The unit was nice and clean. Easy walking distance to UAA and some restaurants. The large windows look out to woods so very private. There seems to be some disconnect between VRBO, VACASA, and the host. There was a new 3oz bag of good Ravens Brew coffee by the coffee pot but only 3 coffee filters for a 5 day stay. When I asked the host for 2 more coffee filters, they suggested that I purchase them as they do not replenish them, which was very weird as there was only 3 for a 5 day stay. No communication from the hosts, only VACASA who wanted me to download yet another app, and the reply to purchase coffee filters.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Nice Alternative to a Hotel

Cute and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

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

Wonderful home!

Beautiful spot nestled in the trees in a perfect location! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Danielle L.

Nice

Surprised when it snowed the next morning a path was shoveled so we could walk to our vehicle

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Wonderful place

Super clean, cute and dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Danielle L.

Lovely, Quaint home!

Very “homey”, rustic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linida V.

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

Thank you for such a comfortable place to stay

Excellent property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William E.

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

Beautiful Location

I attended a meetings at the Alaskan Native Tribal Health Consortium about a 30 minute walk away. The weather was beautiful and the wooded grounds and stream helped to create a relaxing atmosphere. Sorry i missed the moose and her baby, but found signs she was around down by the stream. The studio was nicely decorated and very clean. The bed was awesome. Hope to stay there again sometime in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

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

Quiet & cozy spot

Great cozy, place near the university and the hospital. Easy to find and quiet despite being attached to the main house. Interesting books, various ways to make coffee which is also a plus. Only negative is that the Vacasa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Rodney C.

Urban getaway

Nice quiet retreat tucked away in the woods near recreational pathways.
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8/10 Good

Sean W.

Wonderful, once I got in!

The door isn’t super-easy to find and I got in late. Once that problem was solved the stay was quite lovely. The only other hiccup is that the firewood stacked by the house is too long to fit in the little woodstove in the space. I would have loved to have a fire just for ambiance!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Chris R., Belleville

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

Quiet & secluded

Close to the university campus- but you’ll need a vehicle to get to commercial areas - long trip to downtown and parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy studio in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Velma J.

A delightful find!

We loved the perfect lil’ nook in a quiet neighborhood! First time VRBO users, we were thankful for the find! I read the ratings and comments on the place, the ease of checking in and out was a plus! We would definitely stay here again if we had another “summer” trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was close to shopping and restaurants that we enjoy. It was quiet and comfortable. We had to turn up the heat because we don’t like using wood stoves.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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