< 0.5 Mi to Glenn Hwy | Alaska Adventure Home Base | Local Art & Photography Your Alaska adventure awaits at this Anchorage vacation rental! Just a short hop from the Glenn Highway, this home is perfectly located for exploring a wide area. Explore Chugach State Park or see world-famous glaciers, then return to a cozy interior adorned with local art and aerial photography. Whether you’re hiking or dining on fresh seafood, your next escape starts here! -- THE PROPERTY -- Free WiFi | In-Unit Laundry | 1/2 Block to 300-Acre Russian Jack Springs Park (Hike, Bike, Ski, & Golf) Boasting all the essential comforts, this conveniently located apartment is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, couples, or small families looking to get outside and experience the best of Alaska! Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed KITCHEN: Well equipped, cooking basics, cookware, spices, toaster & Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 multi-cooker, conventional/convection oven, knife set MAIN FEATURES: One Ultra-wide QHD TV with FireCube and one Roku TV, 4-person dining table, open floor plan, luggage racks, vacuum STREAMING SERVICES: YouTubeTV, Prime Video w/ HBO & Netflix OUTDOOR FEATURES: Shared Backyard; gazebo w/ chairs, table, fire pit COFFEE BAR: Drip coffee maker, Keurig, K-Cups, sugar, children’s ware, espresso maker, & coffee grinder GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels/linens, hair dryer, central heat, complimentary toiletries & standing fans FAQ: Ground unit, owners on-site, NO dishwasher, NO central A/C, 1 Ring camera (facing out) PARKING: Designated parking (1 vehicle), street parking -- THE LOCATION -- RUSSIAN JACK SPRINGS PARK (0.2 miles): 300 acres, hiking & biking trails, lighted & groomed ski trails, golf course DOWNTOWN ANCHORAGE (~4 miles): Restaurants, bars, nightlife, sightseeing, Anchorage Museum, Town Square Park, Earthquake Park OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Coastal Trail (5 miles), Kincaid Park (13 miles), Flattop Mountain Trail (13 miles), Chugach State Park (14 miles), Eklutna Lake Trail (35 miles), Byron Glacier Trail (56 miles), Portage Glacier (61 miles) SKI: Hilltop Ski Area (9 miles), Arctic Valley Ski Area (12 miles), Alyeska Resort (43 miles) DINE & DRINK (~5 miles): Snow City Cafe, Glacier Brewhouse, Orso, 49th State Brewing, Spenard Roadhouse, Rustic Goat, Moose’s Tooth AIRPORT: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (8 miles) Nearby Attractions : - 10-15 minute drive to Tony Knowles Coastal Trail: Paved, wheelchair-accessible path w/ ocean views & moose spotting - 44 miles to Girdwood & Alyeska Resort: Valley town w/ northern rainforests, alpine peaks & an aerial tramway. - 50 miles to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: 200-acre sanctuary w/ bears, wolves, moose & wood bison. - 5 miles to Alaska Native Heritage Center: Living cultural center w/ traditional woodcarving, art & indigenous history - 56 miles to Hatcher Pass & Independence Mine: Alpine peaks, hiking trails & a historic 1930s gold mining camp (note: roads close during snow season) - 105 miles to Sheep Mountain Lodge: Mountain views & the 27-mile Matanuska Glacier (note: café closed mid-Sept–mid-May) -- 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 or vaping in unit or within 25 feet of the unit - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a separate unit with a separate entrance, and shares the outdoor space with the fire pit - NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning, but fans are available in the bedrooms & living area - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed