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5 min walk to Flattop Trailhead! Aurora! Sauna! Amazing mountain views.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Place, Flattop Mountain Trail
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Chugach State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Chugach State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 min walk to Flattop Trailhead! Aurora! Sauna! Amazing mountain views.

Nestled in a forest of Mountain Hemlocks hundreds of years old, the home is located in a quiet neighborhood only a 5-6 minute walk from the Glen Alps/Flattop Trailhead providing the most direct and easy access to Chugach State Park. There are endless possibilities for hiking, climbing, and skiing from the house. Or, if you prefer to sit and relax and read a book, the view from the deck or living room couch of the Anchorage skyline and Denali/Mt. McKinley is spectacular. Northern Lights may be visible from August-April. During the months of May-July, there is not enough darkness to see the Northern Lights. Wild animals are frequent visitors to the property. Brown and Black Bears, Moose, Lynx, Coyotes, Wolves, Wolverines, Porcupines, Eagles, Owls, Snowshoe Hare, Ravens, and even a Golden Retriever have all been visitors to this property. If you see the Golden, his name is Pete and he may lick your face or hand. Please leave all the other animals alone.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

Property # 4543225vb
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

About the area

Anchorage

Located in Hillside, a neighbourhood in Anchorage, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Chugach State Park and Potter's Marsh Bird Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alaska Zoo and H2Oasis Indoor Waterpark. Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park and Nunaka Valley South Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • Flattop Mountain Trail - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chugach State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alaska Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Chugach State Park - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 20 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 31 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Southside Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-in - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 min walk to Flattop Trailhead! Aurora! Sauna! Amazing mountain views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 min walk to Flattop Trailhead! Aurora! Sauna! Amazing mountain views.?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 min walk to Flattop Trailhead! Aurora! Sauna! Amazing mountain views. on 23 July 2026 start from AU$754, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 5 min walk to Flattop Trailhead! Aurora! Sauna! Amazing mountain views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 min walk to Flattop Trailhead! Aurora! Sauna! Amazing mountain views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 min walk to Flattop Trailhead! Aurora! Sauna! Amazing mountain views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 min walk to Flattop Trailhead! Aurora! Sauna! Amazing mountain views. located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Hillside is situated in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Flattop Mountain Trail and Chugach State Park, and is convenient for winter sports, such as sledging. Flattop Mountain is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location! House was very clean, comfortable, well-stocked, owners were super helpful and responsive and live close by. Saw the northern lights two of our nights. Would absolutely stay there again for a future trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Hemlock House was fantastic! Aside from the amazing views out of nearly every window, the home was clean, comfortable and perfect for our winter stay. The kitchen is fully stocked, making meal prep a breeze and the heated floors / towel rack in the main bath were very welcome in the winter cold. We spent lots of time playing Uno, reading, and connecting as a family.We also spent a lot of time on the many Nordic trails around Anchorage, our favorite of which is 10 mins from the home (Hillside).Thanks again for a fantastic stay, we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Joseph Connolly

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We have traveled all over the world staying in everything from 0 star to 5 star properties, and learned a lot about what makes a place special. The house has been fully renovated, inside and out! We acquired this property in 2019 and immediately began an inside-out total renovation to bring it up to the most modern standards, with high end finishes and all new interior and exterior surfaces. During our travels we have taken extensive notes of all the best things we found and brought them here under one roof. We live next door and know the neighborhood and Alaska well! We're happy to answer all your questions and help you figure out the best things to do in the area as well. We are new to listing on this specific platform but have 5 years and 165+ 5 star reviews on the "other one.."

Why they chose this property

The changing light, weather, animals, views, and nature in every direction really drew us to live in this neighborhood. Before we even lived here we often came up to the State Park trailhead to hike, bike, and ski. Being able to do all that right out our front door is pretty awesome. You'll enjoy it too!

What makes this property unique

The Hemlock Mountain House rental is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath property that sleeps 6 people (max!), located in a dynamic and stunning corner of the Chugach Mountains in the hills outside Anchorage. Fully equipped kitchen with all the expected amenities. A 5 minute walk to the Glen Alps/Flattop Trailhead and you're on your way into the wilderness!
The views and trail access are hard to beat from any other rental in the city and we often hear that this house is "the best rental we've ever stayed at!" from our guests.
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