Family Cabin: Explore Alaska's Favorite Playground
Cabin in Anchorage, AK
8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this cabin rental
Immerse yourself in Alaska's natural beauty at this 2-bed, 1.5-bath vacation rental, located 1.5 hours from Anchorage, providing year-round fun for your family getaway. Easily explore 'Alaska's Favorite Playground' - the Kenai Peninsula from this home base! Tour the historic gold mining town of Hope or take a scenic drive to experience the glaciers, mountains, and waters of Seward, Whittier, and the Kenai River. With hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and more nearby, adventure awaits! -- THE PROPERTY -- Fire Pit & Yard | Secluded Location | Walk to Town 'Moonshine Cabin' is the perfect Hope escape complete with all the comforts of home like a well-equipped kitchen, board games, and an unbeatable location! Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Loft: Queen Bed OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered deck, seating area, fire pit, hammock INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, stove, sectional sofa, books, board games KITCHEN: Well-equipped, coffee maker, dishware, flatware, tea kettle, toaster oven, kitchen table GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, central heat, washer/dryer PARKING: Ample parking available in the driveway -- THE LOCATION -- WATER RECREATION: Salmon fishing on Resurrection Creek (various entry points), fishing, rafting, kayaking on Six Mile Creek (various entry points), Kenai River (104 miles) HOPE ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS: Dirty Skillet (0.2 miles), Turnagain Kayak & Coffeehouse (0.2 miles), Creekbend Cafe (0.8 miles), Food on Second (0.9 miles), Hope and Sunrise Museum (0.9 miles), Hope Community Library (1.0 miles), Seaview Bar & Cafe (1.2 miles) DAY TRIPS: Seward Highway (16.0 miles), Whittier (49.3 miles), Cooper Landing (46.7 miles), Seward (71.1 miles), Anchorage (87.3 miles), Kenai (102 miles) OUTDOOR RECREATION: Chugach National Forest (on site), Gull Rock Trail ( 2.2 miles), Palmer Lakes Trail (12.7 miles), Johnson Pass Trail North (23.4 miles), Kenai Fjords National Park (76.2 miles) AIRPORT: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (86.3 miles) * NOTE: Starting mid-September there are limited services and some restaurants close for the winter * -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - The homeowner is a lifelong Alaskan who knows the area extremely well and he is happy to provide recommendations and help plan activities for your stay - Be sure to search for 'Moonshine Cabin Hope Alaska' on Facebook! - NOTE: The laundry machines are only for use with homeowner's permission - NOTE: Your safety matters. An external surveillance camera is located on the front porch, but is turned off when the home is occupied by guests
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Anchorage, AK
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the spacious living areas, well-stocked kitchen, and cozy atmosphere of the property. They highly recommend it for group stays and praised the cleanliness and helpful host.
2.5
We chose Moonshine as our "hang out point" because it has a great living and dining area that easily accommodated our group of 9. (Most wanted their own rooms, so we rented a nearby spot for extra bedrooms.) Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to prepare full meals. Easy walk or drive into the heart of Hope. We LOVED it! Will likely send friends and be back for another stay!
2.5
Great location and great recommendations for local hikes. We fished out of Soldotna and Seward. Caught and released 60 + salmon right in town
5.0
Beautiful Cabin, Resourceful Host
My family and I enjoyed our quick retreat to this cozy, comfortably cabin in Hope. Our host gave us plenty of tips on how to maximize our stay in this quaint little town. We enjoyed the museum, coffee shops and even ended our stay with some live music down by the water. We would gladly recommend to family and friends to stay here.
5.0
Beautiful house
This house was wonderful! Very clean and stocked with anything you think you may need. The host was very informative and helpful.
The little town of Hope was cute and quiet during the week. Friday night we went to a local cafe for live music and wine. We hiked Hope Point and just enjoyed the area. Seward was close enough to drive to for the day. I was very pleased with my stay at this property and would highly recommend it.
5.0
Moonshine cabin was fabulous.
Tom, the owner, was so helpful and kind. We had 4 adults and the cabin slept very comfortably. It had all comforts of home.
5.0
Wonderful rental!
This property is very clean and well maintained. The kitchen is well stocked (plenty of pots and pans, dishes, sharp knives, etc.). It’s in a beautiful, peaceful place. We will look forward to coming back.
5.0
Family vacation
My brother and sister in law come to Anchorage to visit us every two years and our favorite place to go is Hope, Alaska for fishing and spending time with family. This year we stayed at Moonshine Cabin and had an incredible time fishing and playing games and having a fire. My three grandchildren came and my daughter and we had ample room for everyone. We had everything we needed for a three day vacation. Tom was great.
He called before we checked in, stopped over to see if we had any questions and checked with us before we left. He made it very easy for us and we hope to stay there again in two years and maybe stay there ourselves in the near future. I definitely would say its a 5 star cabin.
5.0
Beautiful Setting!
My family and I spent a week at this lovely home in the quaint town of Hope, AK. The inside was very spacious and tastefully done with everything we needed. We were so comfortable in this home away from home, it was difficult to leave. Tom was so gracious and welcoming and communicated his availability with anything we might need during our stay. We will definitely repeat our visit at another time. Thanks Tom!
5.0
Wonderful Get Away
We were so pleased with our stay. The cabin was clean and very well kept. A real gem. Tom was such a great host and provided us with great information about the area and local hiking trails.
5.0
Excellent-Exceeded my expectations
Beautiful, clean, well supplied, perfect. The owner was great to work with, very nice. The house was outstanding, and the amenities were perfect. Great stay.
5.0
Relaxing Weekend
We had such a great time at the Moonshine Cabin! The cabin itself is beautifully adorned. It has an awesome fire pit area. It is both secluded and close to town, a nice mixture. We would recommend this place to everyone and will be coming back!
5.0
Excellent Family Gathering Place
We spent the Thanksgiving weekend at this cabin with our children and their partners and our grandson. It was so much fun to be in that beautiful setting, away from the daily grind. It was warm and cozy and the perfect place for a family gathering!!
5.0
Perfect
Tom was a great relaxed person to rent from. The cabin was one of the nicer places in hope. Nice big place to put up the groomsmen for the wedding.
5.0
Great experience!
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The cabin was in top-notch condition, and in a beautiful location. Tom was very knowledgeable about the area and gave good recommendations for eating, hiking, etc. The area itself is quite secluded, which is what we were looking for. Highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful Cabin in the Amazing little town of Hope
We had a great time at Toms cabin! He was a wonderful host! The cabin was on a private setting in a great little Alaskan town. This was a perfect home base for our first time exploring the great state of Alaska.
5.0
Cabin that's very tastefully designed
One of the best vacation homes we have stayed in. Privately located in woods, tastefully designed, kids friendly, lot of board games to play, ample room for people to sleep comfortably.
Tom is a great host, he was very prompt in answering all our questions. Thank you Tom for being an amazing host. We plan to visit Alaska again in winter and we would love to come back again.
5.0
Best vacation
We really enjoyed our stay in Hope. The house was awesome. So beautiful. The town was very quaint. We had the best fish dinner at the cafe. We would definitely stay here again
5.0
Charming well appointed cabin! More than we anticipated! Privacy and so clean!
We so loved Moonshine cabin! From the moment we entered we were so pleased! Beautifully appointed, all you need, comfortable beds and lovely kitchen! I could move in and stay! Hope is a lovely little town. Many things to see and do. If you like history, stop in at the museum. Many trails for walking. Short trip to portage to view glaciers! You will not be disappointed!
5.0
Wonderful Cabin in a Special little town
We a wonderful time at the moonshine cabin. The house is super easy to find, very clean, and has everything you need. Tom is super nice and so easy to work with. He always texted me back within minutes. We only had a family of 4 but the cabin could fit a lot more people so we had a lot space.
We really enjoyed waking up and walking about half a mile, to the little local coffee shop. Hope is such a cool town. We were all over Alaska during our trip, but little town of Hope is something that is just really special.
5.0
Lovely, clean, quiet and relaxing space.
Tom's cabin is lovely. The layout is great and includes thoughtful details. The cabin is cozy, yet spacious. Multiple bathrooms is a huge plus! Everything was clean and there were thoughtful amenities like cozy blankets, a reading chair, an outdoor hammock and all the kitchen supplies we needed. Hope is a fantastic town with lots of outdoor opportunities, a lovely museum, and the best fish and chips you'll ever have at the SeaView Cafe.
5.0
Amazing Cabin in Hope!
We had an amazing vacation on the Kenai Peninsula in Late June, staying at the Moonshine Cabin. The cabin is truly great, even better than the photos. Everything you need is there. Beds are comfortable, temperature is easily controlled perfectly with the heater (it was about 60 outside during the day, cold at night), kitchen is great, laundry is great, my 10 year olds loved the bunk beds. Fire pit was a great part, as was the hammock. Tom was very nice and when I told him I was headed to the Russian for sockeye, he provided me with one of his coolers for my fish. Hope is a beautiful place, very quaint and quiet, and very far from the closest large grocery store, so make a list and get all your supplies in Anchorage on your way down, or you'll have to drive to Soldotna, about 1.5 hours away. They do have a couple of small local stores for some essentials, but they are expensive and limited. Resurrection creek runs through town and you can get some Dolly Varden action there on the fly, along with Pink Salmon in the second week of July. We did multiple missions to Cooper Landing, Soldotna, and Seward on different days, ranging from 45 min to 1.5 hrs--all incredibly beautiful drives. Homer is 3 hours. Can't say enough about the cabin, though. Really suited us to a tee--truly beautiful, clean, comfortable, away from it all. A great resting place and jumping off spot for the rest of the Kenai. Thanks, Tom!
5.0
Family Favorite!
We stayed at 3 different VRBOs on our trip to Alaska, and this was hands down our family favorite! It was well stocked, and we like to eat in so it was especially great having a kitchen that had everything we needed (and then some). The layout of the house was perfect; cozy, but spacious.
We had 3 generations (tweens, parents, and grandparents) on this trip, and everyone was very comfortable and happy in this house. One of the rooms was open to the rest of the house (no door), but with the amazing room-darkening window treatments it was a non-issue.
My kids loved the bunk room, and enjoyed doing plays from the balcony of the bedroom with doors that open up to the main floor, and we all enjoyed having camp fires and exploring the nearby hiking trails. An unexpected perk was the well-stocked book shelf; I brought my own reading material but ended up getting drawn into one of the books at the house that I couldn't put down. The hammock was also a fun place to relax after hiking and exploring.
In addition to the property itself, Tom went above and beyond to welcome us and help us get oriented. We really enjoyed our stay, and everyone agreed that if we make it back to Alaska as a family, this was a place we'd love to stay at again :)
5.0
Fabulous hideaway!
What a fabulous hideaway!the cabin is lovely, clean, well-appointed! The living area is spacious, the beds are comfy, Surrounded by trees with a hammock for lounging and a firepit for roasting marshmallows, we had such a nice time we stayed an extra day.
5.0
Wonderfully Relaxing
It is a great area to retreat from the business of life. Located in a central location for hiking/skiing/rafting etc...
Tom was very helpful and everything was perfect.
5.0
Wonderful place with great host!
We had a great stay with our family of 6. The property is beautiful and the cabin is fantastic- our kids were huge fans of the bunk beds! We had a bit of a snow storm (10+ inches!) on the night we arrived and lost power the next morning for a few hours. Tom took excellent care of us, getting us set up with a generator, fresh water and updates on when to expect the power to come back on.
Tom took my husband for a tour of Hope and pointed out some things we might enjoy on our stay. You can tell that Tom has a genuine love for Hope, the Moonshine Cabin, and the guests that come to visit! We'll definitely be back this summer!
5.0
Perfect getaway
Cabin was in impeccable condition when we arrived. Beautiful and serene setting. Very well appointed. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
5.0
Quiet, clean and enjoyable cabin in the woods!
We had a great time in Hope staying at Tom's cabin! It was a very relaxing time and enjoyable stay.
5.0
Impressive cozy cabin in the woods
Gorgeous well appointed & clean cabin. Tom was a great host & even stopped by to show us around. It was the perfect spot to unwind with friends & family after a busy weekend. The campfire & hammock were a big hit! Would HIGHLY recommend and plan on returning soon!
2.5
We enjoyed our stay, we were impressed as soon as we came in, it was a bottle of champagne and S'more waiting in the beautiful kitchen to celebrate our 25yrs anniversary, having a hammock was a sweet thing to have reminded me of my Dad in Colombia , we definitely loved it. The only thing I don't agree is from VRBO to advertise a cabin based on 6 to 8 people accommodation as 200 per day but them they add 30 per person per day.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Anchorage?
The average price for a rental in Anchorage is $340 per night. This rental is $176 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family Cabin: Explore Alaska's Favorite Playground. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Family Cabin: Explore Alaska's Favorite Playground pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Family Cabin: Explore Alaska's Favorite Playground?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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