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Modern Studio in the Heart of Downtown Anchorage

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Interior
Granite tops, maple cabinets, portable drop leaf breakfast table with stools.
Just enough for 2
Coffee maker and toaster, there is also a blender in the cabinet
King size bed with blackout blinds, for darkness during the summer months

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 236.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Modern Studio in the Heart of Downtown Anchorage

Cozy, modern clean studio with a full kitchen (granite counter tops) and plenty of room for your clothes. The closet is quite large. King size bed, and a loveseat in the main room. Large shower, hardwood flooring, flat screen TV with cable and internet.

The location just does not get much better than this. Walking distance to everything great about Downtown Anchorage. You just will not need a car. (If you have a car, you can arrange parking though "Easy Park" in the "Chinook" lot, which is right next door to the building) You can walk down to the train station, or right next door to the Saturday Market. The Iditarod race starts on 4th avenue, just one block up. Fur Rondy Carnival is next door.

The unit is small (387 square feet) but if you like the freedom to cook some of your own meals, the kitchen has everything you need. It is perfect for two people.

This charming old (security) building is home to unit owners who have lived in the building for many years. They take pride in ownership, and respect 'quiet time' in the building. Exterior doors lock at 5:00PM, (so you will need to keep your security key with you) and parties do not really work in this building, so that means everybody gets a peaceful night's sleep, and everybody wakes up happy in the morning (grin) .

Should you like to see the outside of the building, please just look on Google Maps and hit the "street view" option, so you can take in the whole, wonderful street. The address is 525 W 3rd Ave, and the building is green. Sadly, there is not much of a view, from our unit, we are next door to a building that blocks it, for the most part, but you can see part of the Ship Creek area, and you can walk to the action in minutes.

Staying in a historical building has it's challeges at times. The water system is all connected, so occasionally the water must be turned off in order to perform maintenance.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
No pets allowed in building
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No way.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please message me when you check out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anchorage

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Downtown Anchorage, a neighbourhood in Anchorage. Anchorage Market and Festival and Ulu Factory are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ship Creek Viewing Platform and Chester Creek Greenbelt Park. Alaska Center for the Performing Arts and Ben Boeke Ice Rink are also worth visiting.
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Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

  • Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anchorage Market and Festival - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anchorage Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 5 min walk
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪49th State Brewing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hooper Bay Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Glacier Brewhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pioneer Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Avenue Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Studio in the Heart of Downtown Anchorage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern Studio in the Heart of Downtown Anchorage?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Studio in the Heart of Downtown Anchorage on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$282, 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.

What time is check-in at Modern Studio in the Heart of Downtown Anchorage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Studio in the Heart of Downtown Anchorage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Studio in the Heart of Downtown Anchorage located?

Located in Downtown Anchorage, this apartment building is steps away from National Archives at Anchorage, Anchorage Market and Festival and Leopold David House. Alaska Statehood Monument and Log Cabin Visitor Information Center are just steps away. Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan O.

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

Great Location

This was a clean and well stocked apartment. They had everything we needed. The customer service was great, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

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

Great Anchorage stay

This location was perfect for my husband and I. All the essentials and walking distance to many attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ștefania B.

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

Great location!

Great location and great owner communication. We will definitely consider this location for our next visit:))
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Anchorage Visit

Great location! Fun and helpful information at the location. Completely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Location

I had a very good stay at this nice place. Great location with an easy walk to some good restaurants. The host was great and really nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

Perfect Location

If you want to be centrally located in Anchorage, this is it. Easy access to everything in the city, and easy to leave and day explore the area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa G.

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

FANTASTIC!!!

Perfect location!!! Great property, clean, comfy and close to everything. Host was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Perfect place to stay in Anchorage!

Very convenient to everything in downtown Anchorage. Shirt walk to train station. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

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

Great location

Great location next to everything i needed. No issues at all. Place was perfect for what i needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

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

Loved Alaska

Close to good restaurants and the coastal trail. Worked out great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Perfect location to downtown Anchorage

The studio was exactly what I needed for my business trip. The room is cozy and had everything I needed. It was a quick walk to 4th and 5th Avenue for shopping and some dining restaurants. Great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for leaving the review. My hope is that you enjoyed yourself enough to book again some day. Carrie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Nice efficient apartment within walking distance to everything. Carrie was super responsive.

Great fun at Iditarod and run with the reindeer!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks so much! Please come back and stay in the condo again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Anchorage

Great condo with a fantastic location. Close to the train station and in the heart of downtown Anchorage. The host was responsive to our questions. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siva D.

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

Great location. Ideal without a rental car

Carrie was a great and very responsive host. Provided clear instructions and a lot of helpful info to get around. Being downtown was ideal for us without a car and it was perfect for easy to organize tours with Hilton right across the street and so many restaurants close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Way Better than any Hotel!

I recommend this place to anyone who's visiting or any couple looking for a little getaway! The apartment comes exactly how it looks in the pictures and was very clean! It's in the perfect location for a nice view of the mountains, water, a walking trail, and within walking distance of any shopping. It was the perfect spot for my boyfriend and I and I will be staying there again someday!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for visiting, and we are so happy that you were comfortable and happy in our little condo. We hope you come again some day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

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

Downtown Getaway

Loved staying ao close to all that Anchorage has to offer! The apartment was clean and comfortable. There isn't a view, which was probably good since there was 18 hours of daylight, but it was easy to get out and enjoy everything as all the summer events and delicous food was just a short walk away. Carrie was very attentive and helpful throughout our entire stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Convenient, Good Base for Tourism

The condo provides guests with a downtown location next to a large hotel with a restaurant and a convenience shop. It’s just a short walk from the train station and other meeting points for buses to take you onto other tours (i.e. glacier boat tour by Cook Hotel). The building is mostly quiet but noise from the streets and other tenants can be heard from time to time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky L.

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

Great unit! Great location!

The unit and hosts were great. However an issue I had, that is out of their control is the upstairs neighbor coming home in the middle of the night (2am) and being very loud every night. I do not know if this person lives there or was renting like me. Other than that the unit was clean, the perfect location in downtown that was easily accessible to everything and was very safe and secure. The weekend market that was next-door in the parking lot was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very convenient

The location was optimal - close walking distance to many great restaurants, the visitor center, the museum, many gift shops, etc. Most of our tours picked up from a downtown hotel, so we were either able to specify the Hilton, which is directly across the street, or walk 5-10 minutes to get where we needed to be. Very cozy and the perfect set up for two people or a single traveler (studio with a large bed, one full bathroom, and a galley kitchen). We had everything we needed. Laundry was in the building (make sure you remember to bring quarters!), and we had a parking pass available to park our rental car in a nearby lot. Building staff was very friendly and gave us some good recommendations. Carrie was very communicative, also providing recommendations and responding promptly to any questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Time Away

Overall, I enjoyed my stay the owners were honest with their description of the property. It was clean, safe and quiet inside the building. The king size bed is very comfortable and nice shower head (important to me). I enjoy walking and sightseeing so not having a car is no problem for me. However, if you like to drive then this property may not be the best choice for you. Your options are many for restaurants and shopping with the downtown being so close. This unit is great for a single or couple looking for a short or long-term stay it's very comfortable. Having researched several properties looking at location, prices and customer service these owners responded in a timely manner and were honest about everything from the start to the finish. They made sure my deposit was returned to me before leaving Anchorage! How often does that happen to you. I will return in the future. It was nice meeting both of you and your place was great!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
We enjoyed having you so much! Thank you for your kind words.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Better than any Hotel!

Carrie was wonderfully accommodating to our 12:15 AM arrival and the place couldn't have been better. EXACTLY as the pictures show. Clean, comfortable and very roomy for a studio. Walking distance to ANYTHING downtown and very easy to get to the Trains/Bike rentals etc. Taxi's regularly wait outside the Hilton across the street so, even at 4:15 AM, we had a ride to the airport. Earplugs came in handy as we slept with the windows open and the apartment is close to the hustle and bustle of trains, planes, and downtown commerce. The blackout shade was perfect for the many hours of daylight in the summer. Great Kitchen setup and huge roomy closet for a couple to share rather than digging through a shared suitcase. Camped in Denali and were excited to get back to a realllly comfortable king size bed and great shower. Nice to have plenty of towels too! We felt very safe due to a secure building and never heard the neighbors on any side of us. Literally right across the street from the weekend summer market. Wifi/cable worked perfectly for us as well. Carrie was very sweet to recommend a few places and was readily available before and during our stay. I would most certainly rent again. I used to work out of the office, exclusively traveling for business and this studio apartment beats any hotel/suite I've stayed in!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for choosing our unit. We have added a few items like a curling iron and a flat iron for our guests convenience. We are so happy you were comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilda H.

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

Downtown Anchorage Stay

The property was clean and great. Would rent from the owner again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Anchorage Adventure

Perfect place for Alaskan adventure without a car. We were able to walk almost everywhere we planned to visit. Train station just down the hill and an abundance of great restaurants nearby. Loved Snow City Cafe and 49th State Brewery. Fly Rusts picked us up for our Denali flight tour so only had to Uber from airport when we arrived. Princess Cruise bus transfer also within walking distance. Will definitely recommend this listing to friends and family visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molino R.

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

Cozy clean apartment in close proximity to everything.

Nice secure quiet place for an affordable price. Great getaway spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Great location with easy access to sightseeing!!!

I was in Anchorage for a work trip, but planned on staying a few days to explore beautiful Alaska. The location of the condo was great. I could walk to the train station, explore downtown and jump quickly on the highways north or south. Definitely recommend! Thank you Carrie for your hospitality!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Carrie Colbert

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I live in Anchorage, just about 13 miles from downtown. I love to travel, and when I do, I prefer to stay in a place that has a kitchen, to make my own breakfast, and enjoy an entire pot of coffee before heading out to enjoy the daily activities of vacation.

Why they chose this property

Why this property? Well, I just love this old historical building. I adore the residents who occupy this place, and the pride that the owners take in this charming old place. I love everything about downtown Anchorage and enjoy weekends going out and downtown events. I love being walking distance to everything, unless I am wearing heels or it is really cold. In that case, I call a taxi to travel the short distances I am going. There is usually a taxi directly across the street at the Hilton Hotel, and they are more than happy to drive just a few blocks.

What makes this property unique

There is a gift shop across the street, in the Hilton Hotel, selling small necessities and personal hygiene supplies, snacks and soft drinks. It is quite convenient being so close.

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