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Rental unit in Anchorage
Polar Bear Beach / Updated Studio Apartment (6)
*Not rentable to Alaska residents.* Updated studio unit located in Midtown, about a 7-minute drive from the airport. In walking distance are shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Equipped with 1 Queen bed, a kitchenette, a bathroom, high-speed WIFI, and a 65-inch TV (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+). In a single-story building with 6 other units. Make this polar bear-themed studio your resting spot as you explore Anchorage! Note: neighborhood is not glamorous! Security cameras ouside.
$84 per night
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Private room in Anchorage
* * *Inst Host Re | Near AP | Quiet
A three minute drive from the airport and a nice neighborhood walk to the nearby Lake Hood/Spenard community, this spacious 2-level home has everything you need. This listing offers a queen bed, self-check-in with bedroom door keypad, high speed internet, walking distance to coffee shops, and restaurants. This stay is perfect for the traveling professional.
$87 per night
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Rental unit in Anchorage
The Art House Studio
Welcome to Spenard, the heart of Anchorage! The Spenard neighborhood hosts many of Anchorages best activities: restaurants, nightlife, and community events. Spenard is convenient to the airport as well as downtown making it a great location to experience all that Anchorage has to offer!
$133 per night
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Stay near Anchorage's top sights

Photo of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport50 locals recommend
Photo of Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall91 locals recommend
Photo of Kincaid Park
Kincaid Park197 locals recommend
Photo of Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center186 locals recommend
Photo of Hotel Captain Cook
Hotel Captain Cook17 locals recommend
Photo of Chugach State Park
Chugach State Park9 locals recommend

Weekly rentals in Anchorage

Rental unit in Anchorage
Sunny, Spotless & Stylie: Walk 2 UAA, Prov
$154 per night
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Private room in Anchorage
* Inst Host Re | Priv Bath | Quiet
$102 per night
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Rental unit in Anchorage
Spacious One Bedroom in Midtown
$146 per night
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Rental unit in Anchorage
Lovely 1 bedroom unit, centrally-located (3)
$103 per night
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Rental unit in Anchorage
Wonderful Nights and Budget Nice
$128 per night
Private room in Anchorage
Groovy Turnagain - Lavender Room with private bath
$83 per night
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Rental unit in Anchorage
Cozy Airport Studio
$90 per night
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Rental unit in Downtown Anchorage
Cupples Cottage #1: Downtown, Ample Parking
$153 per night
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Rental unit in South Anchorage
Downtown Vintage Charm
$145 per night
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Condo in Downtown Anchorage
Contemporary downtown condo
$151 per night
Rental unit in Midtown
Sunny and Warm 1-Bedroom Apartment in Midtown
$136 per night
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Guest suite in Anchorage
New Guest Apartment on the Coastal Trail
$156 per night
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Stays in Girdwood

Guest suite in Girdwood
Thoughtful touches, ace location & tasteful decor.
$250 per night
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Vacation home in Anchorage
Woodsy ski chalet Girdwood
$250 per night
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Rental unit in Girdwood
Modern Mountain Home, Beautiful Views
$275 per night
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Condo in Girdwood
Cozy Condo @ Base of Mt Alyeska - Prime Location!
$149 per night
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Stays in Downtown Anchorage

Rental unit in Downtown Anchorage
#1 Downtown 1-Bedroom Apartment
$195 per night
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Rental unit in Downtown Anchorage
Cupples Cottage #2: Downtown, Ample Parking
$153 per night
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Loft in Downtown Anchorage
Skyline 207: Anchorage Retro 1-Bedroom Suite
$294 per night
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Loft in Downtown Anchorage
Skyline 104: Modern 1-Bedroom Suite
$237 per night
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Stays in Chugiak

Cabin in Chugiak
TIMS' CABIN at Alaska Cozy Cottages 1 bdrm/1 bath
$134 per night
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Guesthouse in Chugiak
Alaska Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Chugiak
$132 per night
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Rental unit in Chugiak
The Chugiak Alaska Studio
$56 per night
Home in Chugiak
Log cabin home with Beautiful views!
$152 per night
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Your guide to Anchorage

All About Anchorage

Set at the base of the towering, snow-covered Chugach Mountains on the edge of Chugach State Park, Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska and provides easy access to the state’s magnificent wilderness. Anchorage offers visitors the best of both worlds, as you can easily spend half a day hiking through pristine forests on one of the nearby mountain trails and be back in time for dinner at one of the downtown restaurants, where you can enjoy local delicacies like king salmon or reindeer sausage.

Along the coast, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is a great way to see some of this epic landscape without traveling too far out of Anchorage, or you can head out on a kayak or paddleboard to check out Campbell Creek or the Little Susitna River.

Anchorage is home to fascinating museums like the Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you can learn more about the history of Alaska and the culture of the Indigenous peoples who have resided in the region for thousands of years. You’ll also find a number of microbreweries and bars, many of which offer live music. If you’re hoping to explore more of Alaska, Anchorage is an excellent jumping-off point for other destinations in the state, and it’s easy to catch a train to Denali, Fairbanks, or Seward.


When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Anchorage?

Alaska is a land of extremes. Winters can be brutally cold, with very short days; however, this is an ideal time to stay in a vacation rental and indulge in Anchorage’s outdoor activities, including snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing. In early March, the city hosts the Alaska State Snow Sculpture Championship, when artists from around the world attempt to create artistic masterpieces from blocks of packed snow. Springs start to warm up a bit, making it easier to get out and explore Chugach National Park. By June, the days are long for exploring, with 22 hours of daylight at the summer solstice, and the weather is quite warm — you’ll need nothing but a light sweater for walking around outside.

The city also hosts events throughout the year. In June, you can attend a jazz festival, while September brings the Alaska State Fair, complete with live music, carnival rides, and a giant cabbage weigh-off. By October, the crowds start to thin out and the days get shorter, but this is a lovely time to get out in the parks and see the trees explode into a sea of colors.


What are the top things to do in Anchorage?

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

This 11-mile coastline trail gives you a taste of spectacular Alaskan landscape without leaving the city. The route begins at the Oscar Anderson House Museum, built in 1915 and the oldest-surviving home in Anchorage, and passes through Earthquake Park, where you can find information on the 1964 earthquake that devastated the city. The trail also allows you to view the city skyline, the Chugach Mountains, and Denali. If you are lucky, you may spot moose on the trail or beluga whales off the coast.

Alaska Native Heritage Center

The Alaska Native Heritage Center sits on 26 acres just east of the city. You can walk around Lake Tiulana and learn about the history and heritage of the 11 indigenous cultures of Alaska. Visit authentic Native dwellings around the lake and take in the traditions of these peoples through dancing, games, storytelling, and artists’ demonstrations. There’s a gift shop featuring work from Native artists.

Alaska Railway

This historic railway line connects Fairbanks to Seward, stretching across 470 miles of the Alaskan wilderness. The train to Denali National Park and Preserve crosses a 1,000-foot steel arch bridge over Hurricane Gulch and the historic Susitna River, popular with sport fishers.