On the Mendenhall Wildlife Refuse
Apartment in Juneau, AK
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Garden, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
Large studio apartment with panoramic views of the Gastineau Channel, Mendenhall Wildlife Refuge and the Mendenhall Glacier. Private waterfront deck and entry.
Bald Eagle nest within 100 yards. Great for bird watching. Beautiful sunsets, in a "dry belt" so we get half the precipitation of downtown Juneau. Quiet with very little traffic.
Fully equipped kitchenette which includes dishes, flatware, pots & pans, coffee maker, toaster oven, 4 burner stovetop, convection microwave, full size refrigerator w/ice maker, sink, washer dryer. Streaming TV with Amazon Video, Netflix and Hulu, free Wi-Fi. Dining area large enough to seat 4 people, sitting area. Queen size bed, dresser, two large closets, large bathroom with double vanities, tub/shower with grab bars. Limited number of stairs (12) and a semi-accessible path.
BBQ Grill, fire pit on the beach.
Close to walking/hiking trails, boat ramp, kayak & bike rentals. 8 miles to downtown. 17.5 miles to airport, 20.5 miles to Ferry terminal.
Rental car recommended, available at the airport.
No Smoking, No Pets, Please Remove your shoes at the door.
Bald Eagle nest within 100 yards. Great for bird watching. Beautiful sunsets, in a "dry belt" so we get half the precipitation of downtown Juneau. Quiet with very little traffic.
Fully equipped kitchenette which includes dishes, flatware, pots & pans, coffee maker, toaster oven, 4 burner stovetop, convection microwave, full size refrigerator w/ice maker, sink, washer dryer. Streaming TV with Amazon Video, Netflix and Hulu, free Wi-Fi. Dining area large enough to seat 4 people, sitting area. Queen size bed, dresser, two large closets, large bathroom with double vanities, tub/shower with grab bars. Limited number of stairs (12) and a semi-accessible path.
BBQ Grill, fire pit on the beach.
Close to walking/hiking trails, boat ramp, kayak & bike rentals. 8 miles to downtown. 17.5 miles to airport, 20.5 miles to Ferry terminal.
Rental car recommended, available at the airport.
No Smoking, No Pets, Please Remove your shoes at the door.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Map of Juneau, AK
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Outstanding property with breathtaking views, wonderful hosts, clean and well-equipped. Perfect for nature lovers!
5.0
Highly recommend this well equipped, comfortable, clean property in an excellent setting!! The view was simply stunning. The hosts were very easy to deal with. Apartment was well stocked with every need anticipated and there weren’t extensive check out instructions. Very happy renter!
5.0
The apartment was great, the location is wonderful for bird watchers (lots of sea birds and bald eagles). The location is a 10-15 minute drive to most anywhere in Juneau. It is nice and quiet at this VRBO. The hosts were helpful in sharing their considerable knowledge of the area.
5.0
Every time we returned from town to on the wildlife refuge was like starting another vacation. So peaceful and beautiful. Our every need was met in this rental and the host went beyond expectations by providing starter groceries. We went to all parts of Juneau and can confirm that this location is very special- even the weather was better!
5.0
Mark and Betty were very communicative, reaching out before my arrival with check in instructions. The rental was clean and well equipped and the view was second to none. Will definitely be renting again when I return to Juneau.
5.0
Gorgeous location in quiet neighborhood right on the water.
5.0
There were so many wonderful things about this property: very large bathroom, 2 closets, kitchen with everything you need, comfortable bed, very clean, quiet, outdoor space and the list goes on. However, the ever changing view was something we never tired of. We hope to stay again next time we are in Juneau.
Thank you Betty and Mark
5.0
Great location, property owner very helpful, away from the hustle of downtown
5.0
This place is such a gem! It’s in a quiet spot w/ a beautiful view! We went during off season which was great since there weren’t many tourists from the cruise ships flooding the streets.
Betty and Mark were great hosts. They engaged as much as we wanted and talking to them felt as if we were old friends. The fridge and cupboard was stocked w/ a few goodies for us, it was such a sweet gesture.
I’d book it again if I’m ever back in the area. Just go for it and book it!
5.0
Outstanding location. Modern, clean property with the perfect hosts.
5.0
If you haven’t already booked your stay in Juneau area book it here soon. This place is the most peaceful place with a constant changing gorgeous view. Close to hiking, waterfront, beautiful neighborhood, everything you need or want and wonderful hosts. Book it!
5.0
Great experience and great place to stay!!
5.0
Wonderful views away from the downtown/cruise ship area. Perfect space for two!
5.0
Beautiful property located on on the Gastineau Channel with views of Mendenhall Glacier, jumping salmon, bubbling humpback, and Bald Eagles. Betty and her husband have lived on Douglas Island for over 30 years, they provided a wealth of knowledge about the area that made the trip very authentic..we lived like natives for 8 days. I highly recommend this place, trip of a lifetime!
5.0
Gorgeous property with all the amenities. The best view of the wetlands. We loved watching the tide come in and out.
5.0
Could not have had a more perfect and beautiful place to experience Alaska! To be nestled in a nature preserve, away from the craziness of the cruise ships was wonderful! Our hosts were gracious and informative and really helped us see Juneau without being obtrusive. You need to stay here!!
5.0
Mark and Betty are very easy to work. The place is well stocked. Very comfortable. Views off deck are amazing. Great to get away from all the cruisers and enjoy nature. At first was concerned about airport just across the channel but it was not loud and it was fun to watch all the planes go in and out. Saw up to 11 bald eagles in the channel. Really enjoyed the area. Would definitely recommend this rental to other couples visiting the Juneau area.
5.0
We loved North Douglas Island with amazing views of the channel and Mendenhall glacier. Hosts Mark and Betty were great hosts. We'd definitely stay again. So nice to be away from the busy cruise ship traffic.
5.0
The hosts were the best! Betty and Mark were so helpful with many tips on great places to eat and things to see and do. The views were amazing! Amazing hospitality amazing location we had an amazing trip!!!!
5.0
Beautiful viewAbsolutely perfect for my husband and I. We were so happy with our choice .Beautiful!!
We did not have any issues with our transaction. Very easy process.
5.0
Amazing Alaska adventure
This property has everything you could ask for and the nicest hosts possible! The apartment is extremely comfortable, clean, and well appointed. Having a kitchen made a quick dinner nice and easy after a long day of hiking and site seeing. A laundry room was super useful. The location is fantastic with beautiful views of the glacier and the Gatineau channel. I’m so glad we stayed here!
5.0
Great stay in Juneau area
Betty and Mark's property is wonderful....perfect for a couple. It's very comfortable, has a large bathroom with his/her sinks, good kitchen with a full size fridge. We cooked several meals during our stay. Communication was great and Betty let us know when the property was ready which enabled us to check in a couple of hours early. They had lots of great information on hand about the area and things to do. Their location on the channel afforded us wonderful wildlife watching, especially bald and golden eagles. They're located on the north end of Douglas island, about 15 minutes or so from downtown Juneau, so you definitely need a car which was not a problem for us as we rented one to fully explore the area. Would definitely stay here again on a return trip to Juneau. Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
Surreal Views from Property
The space is exactly as described on line, however, the views from inside and outside the t
5.0
Best view in Juneau!
This clean apartment is exactly as described and pictured, and the hosts are very gracious. The view out of the large front windows is simply breathtaking. Highly recommended!
5.0
Now that's a room with a view!
Awesome stay in every way! Thanks Betty and Mark!
5.0
Beautiful view
We couldn’t imagine staying anywhere else in the Juneau area. It has a spectacular view of the mountains and glacier alongside the channel. The hospitality was superb and Patty, Mark and Dray made us feel like friends without being overbearing. We will definitely recommend this place to family and friends looking to visit Alaska.
4.0
Amazing View!
We enjoyed our stay at the Douglas Island property immensely. The owners were extreemly helpful and gracious and went out of their way to answer our questions. Betty makes a most excellent crab dip! The view is amazing. Want to see eagles? This is the place! The property is conveniently located to all the surrounding sites, and nicely tucked away from the bustle of Juneau. We highly recommend this property!
5.0
Best place I have stayed in Juneau.
I have been traveling to Juneau several times a year for the past few years. This is by far the best place I have ever stayed in Juneau. The accommodations are very comfortable with all the amenities you my want or need and a world class view.Both Betty and Mark are warm and welcoming.
5.0
Beautiful place in a beautiful setting!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on the wildlife refuge. This is a very comfortable place in an amazing setting! Betty and Mark have made this a great place to stay! We woke up every morning to the sound of Bald Eagles and even got to see a seal in the channel off of the deck! The view of the Mendenhall Glacier was spectacular and we just couldn’t get enough of it! I am so glad we stayed here and enjoyed the peace and tranquility away from downtown. We would definitely stay here again!!
5.0
A fantastic place to spend a vacation!
If you want to stay in a place that is very comfortable and well-equipped, this is the place to stay. But if you want to stay in a place with spectacular views, you must stay in this place. Other places in town have views of parking lots. We had the breathtaking view of Mendenhall glacier! And the eagles and hummingbirds and swallows made everything just all that more incredible. Betty and Mark are wonderful hosts, and we really enjoyed their company. They were so kind to tell us places to go and things to do, as they have lived there quite a while. It is a great value for the money and we would highly recommend anyone staying there.
5.0
A gem of a find! Beautiful quiet location and studio, stunning views, and wonderful, helpful hosts!
The studio attached to a private residence, with its own entrance and expansive views from its own small deck, overlooking a wildlife preserve on the narrowed Gastineau Channel, with its four-times-per-day changing of tides, appearing as marshland at low tide and lake-like at high tide, with the gorgeous Mendenhall Glacier in the background, was a perfect refuge-home to come back to after sightseeing the Juneau area among its throngs of noisy tourists and cruise ship occupants "on shore leave". Juneau was vibrant and fun and full of activities (and stores), but after steeping ourselves in all of this for a while each day, we were delighted to drive over the bridge of the Gastineau Channel back to Douglas Island and head up the 7 miles to our lovely, serene abode and watch the birds in the preserve, Eagles nesting in large trees on our block, and assorted other wildlife in the area. Its great to walk out on the marsh/beach (our helpful hosts provide assorted sizes of boots to accomplish this), view the small fishing boats, the birds and beach critters up close, and take walks around the beautiful surrounding neighborhood. At high tide, the water turns into a lake. Our hosts, Betty and Mark, were exceptionally accommodating, wonderful to talk with, and provided advice and muffins and a few basics to tide you over if you forgot to shop at the grocery store on the way there!
The highlights of our stay, recommended by the owners:
(1) Driving to Mendenhall and taking a short hike to the beach there, where the glacier supplies a waterfall, and there are great views of the glacier itself.
(2) Taking the Mt. Roberts Tramway from downtown Juneau (where the cruise ships dock) to the top of the mountain, affording stunning landscape views of the whole Juneau area and waterways.
(3) Catching the boat in Juneau that tours the Tracy Arm Fjord, about a 7-8 hour adventure, chugging through baby icebergs and ending up at the amazing blue South Sawyer Glacier to watch the calving ice, sunbathing seals on iceberg chunks, and the bears, eagles, and mountain goats we spotted during our trip there and back. This was our favorite adventure during our Alaska vacation - even more than our two days at Glacier Bay - because the smaller sized boat takes you up close and personal, with great information and commentary given by the captain. It's a "don't miss"!
(4) A fabulous seafood meal at the Twisted Fish in Juneau on the Wharf.
(5) Hiking at Fish Creek.
5.0
Comfort of Home Away From Home
My husband and I visited Juneau in April and were very happy with our choice to stay at Betty and Mark's lovely property. The apartment was very cozy and clean, which made it very comfortable for our stay. We felt very welcome and the private entry was nice so we never felt like we were disturbing anyone around. We had everything we needed; Mark and Betty were beyond lovely hosts and ensured we had everything we needed to ensure our stay was great. The location is perfect for visiting Juneau, the view from the room was outstanding... and we were close to everything in a few minute drive. We even enjoyed walks just outside the house, which was very convenient and nice for lazy mornings or afternoons. We would highly recommend staying with Betty and Mark "On The Wildlife Refuge" if you are planning a trip to Juneau.
5.0
Property was perfect.
We had a wonderful visit. Views from the property were great. So many eagles everywhere. Short drive (8 min) to downtown. Lots of places to sight see and eat nearby. Perfect.
4.0
Cute and clean
We enjoyed our stay here. Good views and a nice quiet area without being too far from town. There was a bit of noise from the main house but nothing unreasonable. Hosts gave us the privacy we wanted.
5.0
Great view, very clean and quiet.
We had a great time staying here. Everything was advertised and then some. I would definitely go back if I went to Juneau.
5.0
Such a beautiful stay !!!
We had a wonderful time at the apartment. The view is better than we expected. The photos are accurate. We had a great time. The change in weather made the stay even better. Location was superb. Having the washer and dryer, in the unit, was a bonus. Thx Betty & Mark. Hopefully we'll be back soon.....
It was a great stay.
5.0
Great Location, View and Apartment!
Loved our stay with Mark and Betty. Great hosts, nice place, very clean. Best was flyfishing for coho salmon right in front of the house!
5.0
excellent value
This is a clean, modern, open space, with plenty of space for sofa, kitchen area, table [overlooking amazing views of Mendenhall glacier and tidal fluctuations,] and bed; laundry, private patio. Hosts Betty and Mark are welcoming, stock frig with breakfast goods and coffee and tea...even boots available to borrow for hikes. You will need to drive 8 miles for restaurants, but the good news is, you see eagles from your window, and can walk rainforest trails within two miles..and can cook in the well equipped kitchen. Betty, our host, alerted us to watch the Aurora Borealis on our last night!
5.0
Mark & Betty were wonderful host! Loved the view from the property! Very cozy and moderately priced
Could not have asked for a more enjoyable rental
5.0
Great place to relax after exploring all day.
The property owners go over and above to insure your stay is a pleasant one. I have been to Juneau many times always stating at one of the many hotels but decided to try VBRO and was not disappointed. We will be back and hope that on the wildlife refuge will be available. :)
5.0
Comfortable and Secluded
Although the property was easily accessible and close to town in a lovely residential area, the view—looking across the channel toward the glacier—made it feel private and secluded. We loved having access to a washer and dryer after our outings. The hosts were welcoming and really went the extra mile to make us feel at home.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Juneau?
The average price for a rental in Juneau is $403 per night. This rental is $16 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at On the Mendenhall Wildlife Refuse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is On the Mendenhall Wildlife Refuse pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at On the Mendenhall Wildlife Refuse?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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