Mink Creek Air BnB 3br Apartment - Alaska Living 20 minutes from Anchorage
4.9
Outstanding(36 Reviews)Apartment in Anchorage, AK
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
The one good thing about Anchorage is you only have to drive 15 minutes to visit Alaska. Our property is in Alaska. We are not in a large city but in a rural area near Anchorage. It is a quite safe and private area 4 acre property with wonderful neighbors and numerous Alaskan adventures close by.
We have friends and neighbors who are dog mushers and several of them have raced in the Iditarod dog sled race. There are seven public lakes within 5 miles of our home, dog mushing trails, fishing, hiking, and canoeing opportunities close by. We will gladly point you in the right direction for fishing opportunities or even lend you one of our canoes. We love Alaska and the spectacular views and opportunities it offers.
We are within an hour’s drive to several glaciers, old gold mines, historic Alaska sites and numerous other adventures within minutes of our door. It’s a short 20 minute drive from our house to downtown Anchorage and we are within 30 minutes of the Anchorage International Airport.
We have friends and neighbors who are dog mushers and several of them have raced in the Iditarod dog sled race. There are seven public lakes within 5 miles of our home, dog mushing trails, fishing, hiking, and canoeing opportunities close by. We will gladly point you in the right direction for fishing opportunities or even lend you one of our canoes. We love Alaska and the spectacular views and opportunities it offers.
We are within an hour’s drive to several glaciers, old gold mines, historic Alaska sites and numerous other adventures within minutes of our door. It’s a short 20 minute drive from our house to downtown Anchorage and we are within 30 minutes of the Anchorage International Airport.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Anchorage, AK
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(36 Reviews)4.9
Nice unit, exactly as pictured. Great location. Jeff is great host and took us on a tour of the area when we arrived.
4.9
Enjoyed our stay at your wonderful place.
4.9
Jeff and his wife were so friendly and welcoming. Our place was cozy and quiet after a long day of adventures each day. There is so much to see and do right in the area. If you had a question Jeff was happy and funny with an answer. Can’t wait to visit again!
4.9
Host extremely accommodating! Thank you!
4.9
We were greeted by Jeff and his family, the place, we stayed was Homie, comfortable and had everything that we needed. The decor was beautiful pictures from around the state. We spent time in Kenai, Anchorage, Talkeetna.
4.9
This property was super great! Jeff gave us a wonderful tour of the local area & was very informative!
This is a multi family location & a has beautiful grounds!! Hope to be able to visit again some day!
4.9
Had a great stay at the rental. Even got to see a moose on the property. Thank you.
4.9
Good space, all the comforts of home!
4.9
This place is a little aged, but still a great place. Everything is as shown in pictures and descriptions. Host was great and very, very helpful. The best thing about this place is its location. Right in the middle of everything you want to do and quaint enough, being outside of the city. Tons to do all around, but be sure you look at the date when scheduling. We missed the salmon run by a month and the snow had not come yet so we couldn't see the sled dogs run! Loved it here and hope to return!
4.9
This home is well cared for and maintained. Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay.
4.9
We were staying here while we were in town for a wedding. Jeff was quick to offer any help or advice about the area. The dog was very friendly as well :) We did not spend much time in the apartment, but it was clean, well-stocked, and served its purpose. Thanks for a great stay!
4.9
The place was very easy to find, 3 bedrooms, super well furnished. Our communication with the host was amazing; he was super friendly, helpful, and accomodating. The beds were comfortable and the area was quiet. The host allowed us to borrow his Kayaks even after we had checked out.
4.9
3 single adults travelling together. The house is easy to find with dedicated parking. There are a few steps to get into the unit, which is the entire lower floor of the 2 story house. The owners live upstairs. They were respectful of our privacy and were quiet. The living room was large, kitchen fully functional, 3 beds comfortable in separate rooms. Bedrooms have large closets with plenty of hangers but no dressors, just side tables. Luggage rack in 1 bedroom. 1 bath needs updates in the shower area. Plenty of hot water. Laundry in bathroom which we really appreciated. Grounds have lots of flowers, beautiful view of the mountain behind the house. The best part was the owner let us know when a moose meandered onto a corner of the property. We really enjoyed playing with his dog. Very responsive and helpful host. All 3 of us enjoyed chatting with him.
4.9
The place was very clean and well stocked. Quiet and cozy. We could only stay for a couple days but wish we had more.
4.9
The property was easy to find and was very quiet! From the rental - you do not have a view of the mountains but a few steps outside... it was absolutely beautiful! At this property - there was everything I needed - except for bringing in food and beverages. Jeff offered to drive me around and learn about the area - but I had already a full schedule. Owners were friendly and nice. originally my plans were to stay there longer but do to other tours and such... I was moving north of Anchorage and then south of Anchorage. If I should ever return to this area, this place will be on my list. Thank you to Jeff and family for a great place to stay!
4.9
We checked in on time but the property was not ready, the owner said there was some "confusion" and took us on a 1 ½ (sightseeing) drive while his wife cleaned the place. The owner’s dog had to come along, riding in the back seat with my wife (who doesn’t like dogs) and breathing all over her the whole time.
After our ‘Sightseeing’ tour was over and back at the property, we were exhausted from our 2,800 mile flight from Portland, OR. We were handed the keys and told by the owner that the water was brackish, too much iron he said and was trying to treat it. He did bring us 2-1 gallon jugs of water for drinking, for 7 days, but we still had to shower, wash dishes and our clothes in the brackish water.
Speaking of showering, the shower head was put on wrong and either it sprayed towards the wall or the shower curtain but not on you and as the shower was on it screamed an ear piercing noise the whole time.
The house was old to the point of when you cranked open one of the windows the crank device would fall off.
On the VRBO write-up it said there was a drip coffee maker so we bought a bag of ground coffee with us. There was a drip coffee maker but not carafe’. There was a Keurig coffee maker but we had no K-Cups. We went to Wal-Mart and bought some reusable K-cups to use.
If we wouldn’t stay there again.
4.9
Wonderful location.
4.9
This was an amazing stay for us. The property is in a perfect location that gives you great access to all of what Alaska has to offer. Well maintained roads to and from the property. It is easy to find. Our checki in was a breeze. We found the property to be very clean, well equipped and stocked. It is obvious they take pride in their property. Very safe and secure as well. Jeff is an excellent host, greats communication and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. In fact, he with out hesitation jumó started our rental. I just asked him for a reference for who to call. Keep in mind he did this in negative degree temperatures! We will definitely rebook with them this summer!
4.9
We enjoyed our stay! The manager Jeff was a great communicator and responded favorably to any request or questions. We would recommend this place!
4.9
Traveled from Florida to Alaska to visit our daughter. We choose to stay in this home which is 5 minutes from her because of the jet lag and we knew we’d have different sleep schedules than her. We used one bedroom and slept perfectly. We made coffee and watched tv in the mornings in comfort and we were very thankful the home was warm and comfortable. We never cooked there but we could have. Showers were hot and we loved that we could wash our clothes and return home without dirty laundry. If you’re looking for fancy 5 star, probably not for you. If you’re looking for rustic, peaceful and comfortable, book here. We will be staying again.
4.9
Wonderful accommodations and great location! Well equipped kitchen & very comfortable and attractive furnishings. Lovely property - definitely recommend.
4.9
Great place, easy access to surrounding trails and state parks. So much to do so little time. I highly recommend staying here when in the area.
4.9
Nice place to stay and very convenient to Eagle River/Anchorage . Very nice host that were great
Great host that were great to work with ! Very clean and beautiful place to stay
4.9
Raegan
Raegan is the owner’s super friendly dog, she loves visitors and playing catch! Nice place to stay, had everything we needed. We would stay here again!
4.9
Perfect for what we needed. Plenty of space and great location. And owners have the sweetest dog🤩
4.9
Nice place
Perfect for what we needed. Plenty of space and great location. And owners have the sweetest dog🤩
4.9
Overall it was an enjoyable visit.
We had a wonderful time in Alaska, and enjoyed our stay at Jeff’s. It’s a great location with easy parking. There were a couple disappointments but overall, it was good. The deciding factor in choosing this rental was the beautiful view shown in the photos. We packed a couple puzzles and headed north! When we arrived that view was nowhere to be seen. Maybe that’s the view from Jeff’s part of the house.
Jeff gave great directions and we found the apartment with no issues. It was easy to get the keys and the rental had plenty of room for the two of us. We met Jeff shortly after we arrived. He’s a very personable host and wanted to make sure we had what we needed and see if we had questions. We saw him only a couple more times during our stay, but I have no doubt he would have helped us out if we needed anything.
I loved having a kitchen available to us and there were some staples there as well. Everything was in working order, and it was nice to have a dishwasher. I appreciated the washer and dryer and used them a couple times during our stay. I was a bit surprised that there was laundry in the dryer and a pile of it on top which included our towels for the week.
There were no sheets on two of the beds and so first order of business was to make the bed. That was a first I’ve had to make up a bed at a rental! In the process, we saw a soft contact lens on one of the nightstands in all it’s dehydrated glory. Well, that made the second order of business to wipe down all of the surfaces in the rental.
My favorite part of this property was Regan. She’s Jeff’s beautiful black lab. She’s sweet and friendly and we got to see her a couple of times during our stay. It was so much fun to watch her romp in the snow! Jeff’s family lives above the apartment (if I’d known that I wouldn’t have booked this rental) and Regan is pretty heavy footed as are the rest of her family. At times it sounded like furniture was being moved above us! There was noise sometimes into the wee hours of the morning, so I was thankful I brought ear plugs with me. I haven’t lived in an apartment with anyone above me in decades and I wasn’t prepared for it. That might not be a deal-breaker for some, but it was a disappointment for us to have near-constant noise above us. Based on that, I wouldn’t rent here again. I wish I’d known Jeff’s family lived above the apartment so I could have made a more informed decision.
4.9
Easy! Lots of room to spread out and regroup before heading home. Clean and comfortable. Free laundry machines was a huge bonus - I always try to go home with clean laundry.
4.9
We were in Chugiak for a funeral. Location was perfect. Was nice to be close to family!! Will definitely stay here again!
4.9
Chugiak VRBO
We were in Chugiak for a funeral. Location was perfect. Was nice to be close to family!! Will definitely stay here again!
4.9
Great central location to the area!
Easy! Lots of room to spread out and regroup before heading home. Clean and comfortable. Free laundry machines was a huge bonus - I always try to go home with clean laundry.
4.9
Alaskan Adventure
This is a very comfortable property. Jeff and Patty are excellent hosts, easy to reach and very timely in responding. We would definitely stay here again!
4.9
Excellent host!
Jeff was friendly, courteous, informative, non intrusive and just an overall excellent host!
4.9
Peaceful retreat away from noise and people
Jeff was very informative about the land surrounding the property. I’m glad we stayed there. The building is a full house with plenty of space for a family. 2 queen and 1 full beds, fold out beds in the closet, inflatable air mattresses if needed, plenty of seating and space. Highly recommended!
Thank you Jeff!
4.9
Excellent host
We enjoyed our stay. A great location for exploring North and South. Jeff is a fantastic host, he was very accommodating and friendly.
4.9
Good
4.9
A few small issues. Deck grill didn’t work. A light problem in house. Needed screen on windows to
Good
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Anchorage?
The average price for a rental in Anchorage is $314 per night. This rental is $71 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mink Creek Air BnB 3br Apartment - Alaska Living 20 minutes from Anchorage. 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 Mink Creek Air BnB 3br Apartment - Alaska Living 20 minutes from Anchorage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Mink Creek Air BnB 3br Apartment - Alaska Living 20 minutes from Anchorage?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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