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Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping

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Outdoor dining
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Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Dimond Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping

This home is a sunlit retreat with beautiful furnishings and decor. Enjoy the attention to detail and comfort in this modern duplex-style home, professionally cleaned before your arrival!

Ideally located in a quiet neighborhood in Southeast Anchorage, it is a 3-minute drive from trails, grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants. It's also close to Hilltop Ski Area and the Alaska Zoo.

The kitchen is stocked with everything you'll need to cook/bake. Enjoy coffee or meals in the quiet, fully-fenced backyard. Perfect for couples, families, or groups.

* Thoughtfully Prepared for Your Arrival*
* Professionally Cleaned Between Guests*

When entering the home (lower level), you will find a cozy living space with large windows that let in natural light, a well-appointed kitchen, a charming dining area with sliding doors leading to the backyard, and a convenient half-bathroom with a full-sized washer and dryer.

The fully equipped, upgraded kitchen is perfect for groups, couples, families, and fishing enthusiasts. It comes stocked with bakeware, cookware, and an array of dishes to ensure you have everything you need to prepare your meals should you choose to do so!

The cozy living area has comfortable furniture and light from the two picture windows and sliding doors, all offering views of the peaceful, fully-fenced back yard. We also provide an outdoor table and chairs so you can enjoy your favorite beverage or meal during the warmer months.

Stay connected with high-speed wifi and two smart TVs with streaming and local stations via a digital antenna. Whether you're lounging in the living room or relaxing in the primary bedroom, you can easily log in to your favorite streaming channel and enjoy your favorite shows.

All three bedrooms are upstairs, and the full bathroom is stocked with fluffy towels and shower necessities. The primary bedroom has a convenient door leading directly to the bathroom. You'll find blackout blinds in each bedroom, perfect for those long Alaskan summer days!

Families are welcomed with toddler dishes, a pack-n-play crib, and a high chair.

A PERFECT LOCATION
With keyless entry, your arrival is a breeze, day or night. It's nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac near a lower hillside, this home has a fully fenced back yard featuring a small deck, table and chairs, spruce and birch trees, and a few raspberry bushes. It is a zero-lot-line home, styled as a duplex, and the neighbors, who have called this place home for 20+ years, are extremely quiet. Although the walls are mostly soundproof, we ask that if you and your guests are not the quiet and respectable types, reconsider this home or agree to be respectful and considerate during your stay.

**Explore Nearby Trails**

This home is ideally situated in Anchorage. You can access local trailheads within minutes, such as Abbott Loop Community Park Trailhead and the beautiful 4000-acre preserved area. These well-maintained trails offer delightful walking, biking, or cross-country skiing opportunities, and you might even catch a glimpse of local wildlife. It's a slice of wilderness that feels worlds away from Anchorage.

**Convenience!**

This home sits just 2-3 minutes from local shopping hubs, including Fred Meyer, the Dimond Mall, Carrs/Safeway, along with a variety of restaurants, the Alaska Zoo, the Anchorage Golf Course, Hilltop Ski Area, and horseback riding. The drive to the airport and downtown is a short 10-minute drive. Whether you seek a tranquil retreat or a launching pad for adventure, this home is perfectly situated to meet your needs.

DEDICATION TO CLEANLINESS
This home undergoes professional cleaning during each guest's stay to ensure a pristine and welcoming environment.

We would love to host your stay and provide a comfortable and memorable Anchorage experience!

Sincerely, Lynette

You will have the entire house to yourselves! You may arrive anytime with a keyless entry lock.

I am always just a call or message away to answer any questions! If necessary, I can also stop by since we live in Anchorage.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
It's nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, near the lower hillside, with a fenced back yard featuring a small deck, spruce and birch trees, and a few raspberry bushes.

PERFECT LOCATION
This home is perfectly situated in Anchorage! It's a few minutes from Fred Meyer, Carrs (Safeway), shopping, theaters, Hilltop Ski Area, the Alaska Zoo, and restaurants. Just 10 minutes to the airport and downtown.

Access miles of local trails just a few minutes from the house. These trails are perfect for walking, biking, or cross-country skiing and are a great place to explore and see wildlife. It's so wild and reserved - you would never know you were near Anchorage!

For those visiting for medical reasons, the house is four miles from Providence Hospital, the Native American Medical Center, and six miles to Alaska Regional Hospital. The airport is a short 10-minute drive.

It's a perfect retreat for a relaxing getaway or an adventurer's delight!

This home is just 2-3 minutes from local shopping, restaurants, the Alaska Zoo, beautiful trails, and horseback riding. It's a perfect retreat for a relaxing getaway or an adventurer's delight!

While we cherish the coziness of the fireplace, we do not allow fires in our fireplace or candle/incense burning. We have provided flameless candles to set the ambiance!

In our friendly neighborhood, we're fortunate to have wonderful friends as neighbors. We kindly request that our guests extend the same courtesy and uphold a peaceful environment by keeping noise levels to a minimum.

Gatherings greater than the number of reserved guests may only be discussed and approved via messaging before booking.

We have a Ring doorbell and cameras that monitor the driveway and side yard.

While we hope your stay is nothing short of impeccable, please be mindful that any damage to the home may result in charges of up to $2000. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our cherished space.

Please Note: we do not accept bookings from local residents. Thank you for considering our home for your stay.
HOUSE RULES - AGREEMENT MADE UPON BOOKING

• NO smoking allowed inside the house.
This includes vaping/marijuana and any legal or illegal drugs.

• NO parties or gatherings.
Unless we provide approval in advance via the VRBO messaging system, only the number of guests on the reservation is allowed in/on the property. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions or concerns!

• We love our salmon too! But, we do not allow fish cleaning or processing inside or outside the home. Feel free to contact us if you need a referral for places that will process your fish.

• Please leave the house in the condition you entered it.

-Respecting our neighbors: This home is in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood. Please be respectful and keep noise minimal for our awesome neighbors!

If concerns arise, the homeowner reserves the right to check on the property as needed or remove guests if rules are broken, to preserve the safety and security of the home.

We look forward to hosting you and hope you enjoy your stay in Alaska!

* we do not rent to locals.
* We require photos of all adult guests' government-issued IDs.

Property manager

Lynette
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anchorage

Hillside, a neighbourhood in Anchorage, is home to this holiday home. Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery and Wendler Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Putters Wild and Anchorage Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark and David Green Park. 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

  • Dimond Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Alaska Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Anchorage Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 17 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barbie's Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Midnight Sun Retreat - Close to Trails, Shopping located?

This family-friendly Anchorage holiday home is located in Hillside, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dimond Center and Frontier Art Gallery. Putters Wild and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April P.

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

Great Home Away From Home

Has everything needed in the house! Large property, easy to find and get around, great neighborhood. Game room was nice to have for my teens. Everything I needed was stocked and included. Would definitely stay here again with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

April P.

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

Cute home away from home

Perfect family home, everything we needed and a game room! Love our host, they think of everything and keep the property well stocked. Love the location too. Neighbors were super friendly too. Would def stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Disappointed

Small 1/2 of a duplex with only 1.5 bathrooms. The bed in the master bedroom was way too soft and unsupportive. A metal rod from the rickety bed frame fell off and hit me in the head! My wife ended up sleeping on the couch. We left after one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disappointed

Pros: good location, clean and nicely decorated. Cons: while it does sleep 6, I did not realize how small the house was and that it only had one shower (my bad). It was very tight for my family of 5. Could not open the front door all the way because there is a boot tray in the small foyer. The worst part for us was a VERY soft mattress in the master bedroom. I pulled back the sheets and there was a thick piece of foam on top of the mattress? My wife ended up sleeping on the couch (I’ll be hearing about this for a while) and my back was sore for several days from trying to sleep one night on that bed. The bed frame was also falling apart - when I laid on the bed a metal bar fell off and hit me on the head! We were supposed to stay two nights but left after one night and stayed at a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliane C.

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

Excellent stay! Also great if you are sensitive to scents.

The house was immaculate and had all the necessary touches to make your stay memorable! I also appreciated the scent free products due to asthma and allergies.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Midnight Sun Anchorage House

Lynette was a great host and communicate very well. The only comment is you are in an older neighborhood. Very nice updated place, quiet & private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy G.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our family loved staying here, everyone got their own bed and had plenty of room to relax. The home was clean, comfortable and quiet. So glad we chose this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy and Bill G.

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

Awesome place with everything you need

Host was so accomidating ..our mom cant walk wrll but did manage to climb stairs 1x per day for bed and then came down in the Am fully dressed. Our host was so accomidating for our mom and she made it so enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Our Alaska Vacation

This was our last stop before heading home and it worked out great. Location is perfect for getting to and from downtown or back to Seward Hwy. We found the home immaculate and well stocked for dining in. Thank you Vicky and Jason!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Alaska get away

We were very happy with the property. The check-in process was explained well. The kitchen was very well stocked with all that we needed. The house was close to shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Family vacation

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Great spot

Great stay at this spot. It was perfect for what we needed for our time in Anchorage, very clean and comfortable beds. Kitchen had everything and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Mountain cottage

Quiet and relaxing. Close to town yet just far enough away from town noise.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

First visit to Alaska

Clean and quiet. Close to stores.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Perfect location

Centrally located, great directions from the host, and exactly zero problems throughout the stay. The kitchen was well- stocked and the beds were comfortable. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

I loved this property our stay was amazing.

This home is so beautiful. It was super clean. Very comfortable and had plenty of the little extras we needed to make us comfortable. All communication with the property manager was amazing, fast and thorough. I would definitely suggest using this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Lovely House

We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, bright and airy. Everything was easy!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carra C.

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

Cozy Home Away from Home

I enjoyed a wonderful stay at this property. I was visiting Anchorage to watch my son in an athletic competition. We had two adults in our party and the home was perfect for us (but certainly could have accommodated more people). The home was perfectly clean and organized. It had everything we needed and more. The neighborhood was quiet and ideally located for our activities. I would not hesitate to rent this home again. Lynette was wonderful to work with. An ideal host!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Excellent

The place is very clean and comfortable. The host is great with communication and has everything you need for your stay. We would stay here again and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo V.

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

Shopping and Rest

Great place to rest and breath. The place was very clean and comfortable. Close to shops and restaurants. Neighborhood is quiet and safe. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Lovely, clean, comfortable home

The house was very clean with a fully functional kitchen. The house was comfortable and setup with everything that we needed for a winter stay. Close to shops, and trails (XC skiing). We would happily stay again and would recommend it. Excellent communication throughout by the host.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne T.

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

I would stay again!!

The hosts were excellent! Great communication! The property exceeded our expectations specifically with the cleanliness of the home and a great neighborhood and location! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Perfect

Immaculate. Lots of thought put into little details to make the place as comfortable and convenient as possible. Brilliant home decor. Would be happy to stay there again and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Really deserves the super host title!

This very quiet, convenient and comfortable home has everything one might want for a stay away from home. The owner has thought of everything. Wish my own home was this organized!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lynette

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**Welcome!**

This home was my very first home purchase. The location, the neighborhood, and the space all resonated with me, and it still carries sentimental value to this day 😊.

Inspired by my appreciation for what makes a vacation rental comfortable and exceptional, I decided to transform this property into a welcoming space for guests. Together with my husband, we've updated the space, furnished it, and stocked it to make the place feel like home.

Hand-picking each piece of furniture and decor has been a joy as I strive to create a space filled with thoughtful details that will make your stay both comfortable and memorable.

In addition to this home, we have two other vacation rentals in Anchorage and two condos in beautiful southern Utah. These properties have been equally infused with those special touches. It's this passion for hospitality that drove us to extend the same level of care to our visitors in Anchorage.

We love sharing this home with those exploring Alaska and providing an extraordinary stay that will leave you with cherished memories. We hope to host your stay when visiting Anchorage!
Sincerely, Lynette

Why they chose this property

This home is located on the desired south side of Anchorage. The neighborhood consists of longtime residents in a quiet cul-de-sac with a mix of families and children.

The proximity to trails, restaurants, and shopping makes your stay extremely convenient. It’s just minutes from local sightseeing, hopping on the highway to head north or south, and just 10-15 minutes from the airport.

What makes this property unique

The fenced backyard backs up to a small wooded area, providing a private feel. Enjoy coffee or meals at the outdoor table during the warmer months!

~ PLEASE NOTE ~

* Please review our house rules and rental agreement before booking to ensure this home is a good fit for you! If you are looking to have a party or gathering, or the rules do not fit the purpose of your stay, please explore other vacation rentals.

* If guests violate house rules and/or the rental agreement, we may terminate the reservation, and guests may be removed from the property without a refund.

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