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Family-friendly vacation home in Anchorage with a hot tub

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 144000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Place, Hillside Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilltop Ski Area
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Anchorage

Located in Hillside within a short walk of Hillside Park, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Hilltop Ski Area. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Hillside Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hilltop Ski Area - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 18 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 45 min drive - 47.2 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 14 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Long Branch Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Way more fun & affordable than multiple hotel rooms-generational family, groups!

The respectful extended family, business retreat, or large group can enjoy meals together, relax in the new outdoor hot tub, play games, watch movies and chill in this connected space. Enough separation to be comfortable and enough common space to have fun together! Centrally located so you have access all AK has to offer! Less than 10 minutes from grocery stores, restaurants, Costco and the Dimond Center Mall and also... less than 5 minutes from a beautiful hiking/biking trail system. Let this beautiful home be your launching pad to Alaska!
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

$100-500 fine for linens that are stained, missing, or unusable.
Hot tub users must shower prior to use. No glass, food or liquids other than water. Rinse all debris from body before use. $500+ fine for dirty water.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: PingPong!Playroom stocked w/games/activities/books

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parking is limited-shuttle from Service High

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Parking is limited-shuttle from Service High
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.
  • Note from host: Parking is limited-shuttle from Service High
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Hillside within a short 19-minute walk of Hilltop Ski Area and also 12 minutes on foot from Hillside Park. You'll also find Alaska Zoo and Anchorage Golf Course within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking and bicycle parking available.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Way more fun & affordable than multiple hotel rooms-generational family, groups! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Way more fun & affordable than multiple hotel rooms-generational family, groups!?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field), which is 10.3 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC), which is located 10.1 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Way more fun & affordable than multiple hotel rooms-generational family, groups!?

Yes, every accommodation at Way more fun & affordable than multiple hotel rooms-generational family, groups! comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

Way more fun & affordable than multiple hotel rooms-generational family, groups! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The process from beginning to end was perfect! The communication with our host, Shirley, was unbelievable. I actually feel like she is a close friend after all of the communication we had with her! She definitely went over and above to make sure our stay was perfect! The location and the layout of the home suit our family well. The kitchen was stocked very well and met all of our needs. We even left a few things behind and Shirley sent pictures and said she would mail them to us. What a gem! All in all this was an amazing experience in a beautiful state!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Really enjoyed host was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Room for Everyone

Located in a quiet neighborhood, convenient to shopping. Unusual floor plan on 3 levels. Ample accommodations for 7 adults, 3 kids, and could have handled more. Lots of bonuses: hot tub, ping pong table, washer/dryer, well-appointed kitchen, children's playroom. Host was helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th wedding anniversary

it was great. We had twelve people range in age 3-71 from three different families. Plus lots of other family over everyday. House was plenty big with more than enough sleeping space and lots of toys, ping pong table and electronics for teens. Beautiful deck, Owner was great! She had bear spray and off ready if needed and brought us tables and chairs for the reception at the house. House was well equipped with everything needed. Thank you to Shirely
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

good time

great open space house for socializing and hanging out
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mo G., Baltimore, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family stay in Anchorage

Started our wedding week off with a stay here at Shirleys. Great host, quick to reply. The home was huge and beautiful. Perfect for multiple families! I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024