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.

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.

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!!!!

We did not have any issues with our transaction. Very easy process.

We did not have any issues with our transaction. Very easy process.

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!

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!

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!

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!

The space is exactly as described on line, however, the views from inside and outside the t

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!

Awesome stay in every way! Thanks Betty and Mark!

Awesome stay in every way! Thanks Betty and Mark!

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.

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!

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We had a great time staying here. Everything was advertised and then some. I would definitely go back if I went to Juneau.

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.

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!

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!

Could not have asked for a more enjoyable rental

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. :)

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.

Betty and Mark were amazing hosts. Had all the amenities and more with a spectacular view. It was private, romantic, and full of exciting wildlife just out the backdoor. I couldn't say a single critisicm. It was perfect!