Visit the Upper Hillside near Chugach State Park nature-rich yet convenient

Visit the Upper Hillside near Chugach State Park nature-rich yet convenient

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View of living room from dining area
Living room with view of gas fireplace and entry with outside deck
2nd bedroom with full-sized bed
Main bedroom with queen sized bed and walk in closet
Dining room, kitchen and living room

Overview of Visit the Upper Hillside near Chugach State Park nature-rich yet convenient

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Popular LocationAlaska Zoo5 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Alaska - Anchorage16 min drive
  • AirportAnchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)19 min drive
  • Popular LocationJoint Base Elmendorf-Richardson20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Visit the Upper Hillside near Chugach State Park nature-rich yet convenient

Get out of the expensive hotel rut. Open dates in 2024:September 30- October and fall season. Unwind and decompress. Secure, safe and light-filled 2 bedroom/1 bath upper level private & self-contained guesthouse w/beautiful views, located 1/2 mile from entrance to Chugach State Park & Prospect Heights Trailhead, just 5 minutes away from Hilltop Ski and Recreation area. A home away from home featuring a gas fireplace, private deck, garage, fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances and laundry. Upper private deck with George Foreman grill, table and chairs, perfect for enjoying the view and lounging after a day of hiking, cross country skiing, or sightseeing.
Surrounded by trees and wildlife , yet only 15 minutes to downtown or 15 minutes to airport. Large flat screen smart TV. Just bring your log in info to access all premium channels including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and more. High speed internet WI-FI included. Completely private and quiet - no traffic noise. Just the sound of wind in the trees and local fauna to keep you company. The best of traditional Alaska and the amenities of contemporary Anchorage. Owners are next door and available if you need assistance to make your Anchorage visit more memorable or convenient. Will comfortably sleep six with two bedrooms furnished with queen bed & full sized bed and a hide-a-bed sofa in the living room. Lots of storage/closet space, too. Families are welcome. We also enjoy having business guests. We have a playpen & high chair if you need them. Warm & secure parking in garage available if requested for winter visitors. Everyone loves Alaska in the summer, but the fall and winter offer many charms, including reasonable airfare, fewer crowds, Fur Rendezvous festival, the Iditarod, the Iron Dog Classic and the aurora! Please contact us if you have further questions.

Property manager

Donna Barrington
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed
None without prior approval

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are all for having fun! Hey, it's your vacation, isn't it? Just check ahead with us and we'll be happy to work with you!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: None without prior approval
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Anchorage

This guesthouse is located in Hillside East, a neighborhood in Anchorage, and is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chugach State Park and Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary, while Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum and Wells Fargo History Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Alaska Zoo and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • Alaska Zoo - 5 min drive
  • Dimond Center - 10 min drive
  • Alaska Airlines Center - 14 min drive
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 16 min drive
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Midnight Sun Brewing Co. - 11 min drive
  • Kaladi Brothers Coffee - 14 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place
This place was a perfect fit for our family. Great area to be. Quiet yet close to amenities. Our Host, Donna was amazing! The space had everything you could think of and was very cozy and inviting. Close to hiking trails, skiing and the mountains. We saw Moose every day. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little “Peace” of Heaven
Wow! What a sweet little home away from home we found in Alaska … thank you Donna and Ed for sharing!! We absolutely wanted for nothing!! Everything was so well appointed!! From the super comfy bed to a kitchen that made it so hard for us to even want to go out to eat. Gorgeous view … especially at night looking over the twinkling lights of Anchorage. Loved the variety of birds that visited everyday and even the moose that visited at night. Extremely well located to grocery stores, etc. but far enough away to be able to enjoy the peace and quiet. Winter is a perfect time to experience Alaska … Fur Rhondy, Iditarod, Northern Lights, Denali, Turnagain Arms, Moose, Eagles, Otters ,Seals … just to name a few of what this beautiful state has to offer. Again Donna, thank you guys so much!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very comfortable and beautiful views. It was great to have all the comforts of home!
This was the last stop on The instructions to get in were very easy to get in. It was a little confusing finding the rental because the address given was 10000 but the building was 9998. We were very happy with the house! Thank you for sharing your space with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Braidey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable place!
We loved our stay here. Very homey & clean! Perfect location. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upper Hillside
Excellent property, location and hosts. I was very pleased and will stay here again. Highly recommended! Thank you Donna and Don!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna Barrington

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Long time Alaskans. Husband is chiropractor in Anchorage. Two adult children, son in Houston, TX and daughter with her family who now live with us in Anchorage. . Love flowers, critters, music, Scottish bagpipes and Irish dancing.

Why they chose this property

It's peaceful and a beautiful setting. Private like your own home. We're next door so available for any assistance you need. We tried to make it as perfect as possible and give it everything we look for in a vacation rental.

What makes this property unique

Setting with lots of privacy, wonderful views, lots of Alaska flora and fauna, close to hiking/biking/skiing areas and yet convenient to anything you might need or want to do in Anchorage.

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