Charming, cozy cottage duplex, bright and airy, perfect location!

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)3 min drive
William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center3 min drive
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center3 min drive
Port of Anchorage5 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Long Term Guests Welcome! The Cottage GuestHouse is a fully furnished one bedroom, side by side duplex. The guesthouse has a private entrance, fenced yard, wireless internet, HDTV, stocked kitchen, full bath, washer/dryer and parking next to the unit. The duplex is one of two duplexes on the property. You may rent both the Cabin and the Cottage, side by side duplex if you require two bedrooms or more!
Convenient to everywhere! Minutes from downtown, the Alaska Railroad Depot, Joint base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska Native Heritage Center, University of Alaska, Providence and Alaska Regional Hospitals, Alaska Native Medical Center. Close to shopping, bus lines, restaurants, cultural attractions. Anchorage boasts the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, great restaurants, namely Glacier Brewhouse, Orso, Ginger, Simon and Seafort's, Crush, offering fresh fish caught in Alaska waters and vegetables grown in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. And my favorite breakfast at Snow City Cafe!

This is a DOG FRIENDLY property! If you are bringing your dog(s), you MUST let me know how many and what breed, and agree to our pet policy. If you are allergic to dogs, do not rent.

Fabulous shopping in boutiques like Second Run, Blush, Skinny Raven in the So-No District and stores specializing in Alaska hand-crafted arts and crafts, Once in a Blue Moose, Cabin Fever and many more.
Summer and Winter outdoor activities abound in the nearby Chugach National Forest, Russian Jack Park and Coastal Trail. Enjoy world class skiing at Alyeska in Girdwood. Come join us for Fur Rondy in February, and the Iditarod is a great time to come in March!
And heading out of town: Easy access to the Seward Highway heading south to Girdwood and the Kenai Peninsula, and to the Glen Highway heading north to the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Wasilla, Palmer, Denali National Park, Fairbanks.
South to Portage Glacier and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, the old mining town of Hope and on to the Kenai Lake and River.
North to Wasilla, the home of the Iditarod, Musk Ox Farm, Hatcher Pass and the historic Independence Mine, the quaint town of Talkeetna, lunch stop before heading to Denali National Park, Fairbanks and the Arctic.

Property manager

Michele Palatas

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack and Play for infants

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Well-behaved, friendly dogs are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outdoors only

Do NOT leave any windows open when temperatures are at or below freezing: 32 degrees F / 0 degrees C. You will be responsible for any damage caused.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anchorage

This guesthouse is located in Fairview, a neighbourhood in Anchorage, and is in the mountains. Imaginarium Discovery Center and Alaska Veterans Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ben Boeke Ice Rink and Alaska Museum of Natural History. Travelling with kids? Consider Suzan Nightingale McKay Memorial Park, or check out an event or a game at Sullivan Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Anchorage, AK

What's nearby

Alaska Regional Hospital - 17 min walk
Anchorage Museum - 3 min drive
William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center - 3 min drive
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 3 min drive
Port of Anchorage - 5 min drive

Getting around

Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 4 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Burger Jim's - 18 min walk
Anchorage Museum - 3 min drive
Jade Steak and Seafood Restaurant - 3 min drive
Mad Myrna's - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, cozy cottage duplex, bright and airy, perfect location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Charming, cozy cottage duplex, bright and airy, perfect location! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, cozy cottage duplex, bright and airy, perfect location! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, cozy cottage duplex, bright and airy, perfect location! located?

This family-friendly Anchorage guesthouse is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Chester Creek Greenbelt Park, Little Kincaid Lake and Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery. Ben Boeke Ice Rink and Delaney Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jerimiah

26 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very friendly. Nice quiet place. Definitely 5 star.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

FIDAN K.

17 Sept 2023

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

First time to Alaska

Week long getaway to Anchorage for a birthday celebration. Didn’t realize the parking was in the back initially, but once we get our bearings we were very comfortable in the cottage. Everything we could want/need was there. The guide prepared by the host for us helped in our adventures throughout the week. It was quiet and close to the store. We preferred Fred Myers over the Walmart. We enjoyed having a fully stocked kitchen with all the appliances, cookware, and extras that made it convenient and cozy! Thanks so much!!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

7 July 2023

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

Cozy home

This was a lovely place to stay during our visit. Loved having laundry so we could wash clothes after hiking

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

14 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was absolutely great at The Cottage! The owner was very hospitable and even provided muffins and milk for our first breakfast as we arrived after midnight. The amenities were over the top. Having a washer/dryer available allowed us to come home with virtually no laundry to do when we got home. The location was perfect as we could visit downtown easily, find our way around based on the suggestions provided in 'The Cottage Handbook', and easily get to the mountains! I honestly can't think of anything else we needed. I'd most certainly choose this property for future trips to Alaska! Thank you!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S., Morgantown, WV

23 May 2023

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

Perfect for our needs

This property was perfect for our us. There is every kitchen utensil and pot you could want, the place was very clean and Michele is delightful. We appreciated her willingness to accommodate our dogs and the fenced property made having them there easy. Wholly recommend and would stay again.

Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michele Palatas

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, I moved to Alaska in 1998 to work in Deadhorse-Prudhoe Bay, in the Arctic on the Beaufort Sea. I quickly became enchanted with this beautiful place we call Alaska! If you love the outdoors, this is the place!

Why they chose this property

I purchased this duplex in 2002 along with two more, and made four of the units, fully furnished guesthouses.You may rent both the Cottage and the Cabin (3584196) if you require more room. Since then I have had the pleasure of welcoming guests from all over the world to our city nestled between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains.

What makes this property unique

The convenience of being near to downtown and midtown, the Seward Highway heading south and the Glenn Highway heading north, make this a perfect location to get out and experience Anchorage and nearby attractions.