Chester Creek Gem is a ranch home on the creek and walking distance to Downtown!
About this house rental
Located in Anchorage, this lovely house for $275 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Large open living space with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. Great room concept with pass through from dining area to the completely remodeled kitchen. Kitchen has breakfast bar seating for 5 and views of the creek in addition to solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and stocked kitchen. Two bedrooms with queen size beds and two bathrooms. The master bath is completely remodeled to include dual shower heads in the walk in shower. Large upright soaking tub in the second bathroom is jetted. The property is one unit of a duplex and has a 1 car garage stall available and ample parking plus it is walking distance to downtown or Westchester Lagoon and the Coastal Trail. The second unit of the duplex is rented out as real estate office space so it remains vacant in the evenings. Walking distance to many of downtown and midtowns best restaurants and shopping. Easy access to the Chester Creek Greenbelt which extends to the APU/University trail systems and the Coastal Trail. Valley of the Moon Park is on the other side of the creek from this property. The Chester Creek Greenbelt is lighted and groomed for biking, skiing and walking in the winter and perfect for leisurely strolls in the summer and evenings.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Anchorage, AK
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(34 Reviews)
5.0
Enjoyed. Nice quarters.
5.0
Good location
5.0
The property is a hidden gem! Our family stayed for two weeks and the property was well furnished and clean. The home is very spacious and comfortable for a two bedroom home. The kitchen was well stocked with high end appliances and utensils. There are numerous hiking trails and park right out the back door. Additionally, the owner was few personable and easy to work with. 😊
5.0
Everything about this house is perfect! It is a 10-15 minute drive from the airport and close to downtown. There is a beautiful creek directly behind the house, with a walking trail and park. The house itself is so well appointed! The kitchen is well stocked for preparing meals with pots, pans, utensils and seasonings. The bathrooms have plush towels and full sized shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The living area is large and would be ideal for a family gathering. The dining table is HUGE! They even had cards, puzzles and games. There is a single car attached garage. And best of all, there is a full size washer and dryer. It feels like they anticipated all our needs. John was very responsive and accommodating. I would definitely stay at this property again.
5.0
Excellent location. Includes garage for the car. Convenient to get downtown.
5.0
The home was everything and more! The good reviews were spot on. Location is perfect for everything around the Anchorage area. Beds are comfortable and the house was nice and clean upon arrival. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking. A home away from home.
5.0
Our stay in Anchorage was nice and we really enjoyed this rental. The open floorplan was great and gave us room to spread out and relax! Thanks for the great rental and we'd consider renting again, if we find out way back to Anchorage.
4.0
Nice property. We only had some minor things such as no dishwasher soap and could use a few more towels and washrags. The bed in master was waaaay soft but slept okay. Overall very nice
5.0
Very good location, close to downtown yet far enough away it’s not a busy area. The house was perfect for 4 adults. John was helpful and quick to respond to anything we needed. We want to come back again in the summer and we would gladly chose this property again.
5.0
Excellent location and so easy to work with John. Highly recommend this rental!!
5.0
This Chester Creek Gem was our "Home Away from Home" over the Christmas Holidays with our family; when we returned to Alaska to spend Christmas with our children and grandchildren. From our first contact with host, John O'Hara, we were impressed by his warmth, responsiveness, availability, gracious and congenial willingness to go over and above to make or stay a very memorable holiday. He even provided and set up a beautifully decorated lovely Christmas Tree before our arrival! This home is warm, sits on a lovely creek, and is beautifully furnished, impeccably clean, and the amenities are thoughtful and detailed from the the sparkling kitchen, to comfortable beds, extra bedding, and blankets. We were able to easily prepare family meals for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Everything we needed was at hand. in the kitchen. The bathrooms are detailed, with thoughtful extra bathroom amenities and great towels!.
This property is very conveniently located midway between downtown and mid-town Anchorage, along Chester Creek. Our small grandchildren loved watching the ducks along the creek! We would definitely engage this home again. Thank you John for a very merry and memorable Christmas!!
Dennis and Linda Maguire
5.0
The best way to describe this property is perfect. The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s stunning. The location was wonderful. Super comfy beds, well stocked, beautiful kitchen, and we were so grateful for the laundry facilities! Would definitely recommend, and we’d come stay here again in a heartbeat.
5.0
Accommodations were as described with fine amenities and great kitchen.
5.0
Great 3da stay
Everything outstanding !! …except live tv news from cnn & msnbc. We would stay again if we travel to ANC.
3.0
Issues but nice enough.
We had an issue with the blinds falling out of the wall and crashing down, luckily none of us were near when it happened. These things happen as it is an older home.
Promptly told host and he had them fixed the next day. Last day host and housekeeper showed up 1 1/2hrs before checkout to interrogate and kick us out early. According to host next people were there early and we needed to get out ASAP to accommodate them... never had issues like this before.
5.0
Lovely home.
We enjoyed staying at your house. It has everything you need and is close to downtown but in a quiet neighborhood.
5.0
Beautiful & comfy house
Beautiful, comfortable and cosy house. We enjoyed our 1 week stay at John’s property. He was prompt to respond to our requests and very helpful with recommendations. I will highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfy place to stay in Anchorage.
5.0
Everything we needed was available. From the garage to a hair dryer to the babbling brook beside the home. John was a great host and really took care of us. I recommend this location to everyone!
5.0
Loved the location
Everything was as advertised. Communication with the agent was easy and quick. The house was spacious and quiet and close to everything in town. Summers in Alaska are the best time to travel.
10.0
Everything we needed was available. From the garage to a hair dryer to the babbling brook beside the home. John was a great host and really took care of us. I recommend this location to everyone!
5.0
Excellent stay
Everything we needed was available. From the garage to a hair dryer to the babbling brook beside the home. John was a great host and really took care of us. I recommend this location to everyone!
5.0
House was very nice and comfortable. Owner was very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Very happy
House was very nice and comfortable. Owner was very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
I stayed at the Chester Creek with my kids, our first time visit to Alaska. The property is perfectly located for running and biking and walking to downtown. We took some tips from John for hiking and I am glad we did! All our questions were quickly answered and John was most gracious helping us have the best time. We will definitely be back!
5.0
The remodel was lovely, John was very good to get back when I had questions. The doors were a bit “sticky”, however our friend place and the next place we stayed were the same, must be an Alaska thing.
It was nice for us two couples to have our own bath, nice kitchen with bar, great fireplace, and really nicely decorated. Plenty of towels and washer and dryer available.
Super great stay!
5.0
This was how a house should look like. Have not stayed in one that matches this quality so far. I wish I knew basic cooking ingredients were not available, probably written somewhere that I missed. I would however return if I could.
5.0
Beautiful with your own Creek!
The remodel was lovely, John was very good to get back when I had questions. The doors were a bit “sticky”, however our friend place and the next place we stayed were the same, must be an Alaska thing.
It was nice for us two couples to have our own bath, nice kitchen with bar, great fireplace, and really nicely decorated. Plenty of towels and washer and dryer available.
Super great stay!
5.0
Perfect introduction to Alaska
I stayed at the Chester Creek with my kids, our first time visit to Alaska. The property is perfectly located for running and biking and walking to downtown. We took some tips from John for hiking and I am glad we did! All our questions were quickly answered and John was most gracious helping us have the best time. We will definitely be back!
5.0
This is a exemplary house.
This was how a house should look like. Have not stayed in one that matches this quality so far. I wish I knew basic cooking ingredients were not available, probably written somewhere that I missed. I would however return if I could.
5.0
Great location along chester creek. Very clean. John reached when we arrived to see if we needed anything. He even brought us an air mattress.
5.0
The location is awesome, close to everything. The creek is beautiful. The house is very well stocked with quality items in the kitchen. The owner is very responsive with questions and concerns. We love our stay!!
5.0
Great Place
Great location along chester creek. Very clean. John reached when we arrived to see if we needed anything. He even brought us an air mattress.
5.0
This property was perfect and is very true to the pictures and descriptions of what is offered. Perfect location in town minutes from anywhere you want to go in anchorage. We will recommend this property to family and friends. Thanks so much!
5.0
A True Jem!
This property was perfect and is very true to the pictures and descriptions of what is offered. Perfect location in town minutes from anywhere you want to go in anchorage. We will recommend this property to family and friends. Thanks so much!
5.0
Great location, very clean great property
The location is awesome, close to everything. The creek is beautiful. The house is very well stocked with quality items in the kitchen. The owner is very responsive with questions and concerns. We love our stay!!
5.0
We started our Alaska vacation in Anchorage. John’s place is convenient, clean and inviting after our long flight from the Midwest. John was also very accommodating to our request for an air mattress. His timely and personal recommendations for the restaurants are very much appreciated.
5.0
A great start of our Alaska vacation
We started our Alaska vacation in Anchorage. John’s place is convenient, clean and inviting after our long flight from the Midwest. John was also very accommodating to our request for an air mattress. His timely and personal recommendations for the restaurants are very much appreciated.
5.0
The Chester Creek Gem is just that...Best rental we’ve experienced in Anchorage! All of the comforts of home and on the trail system. The beauty of the lagoon or delicious baked goods at Fire Island is a short walk away. Very comfortable beds and full sized washer & dryer. Nicely furnished with a beautiful large kitchen. John the owner is gracious and helpful. We definitely plan on returning!
5.0
Fantastic Rental Home
The Chester Creek Gem is just that...Best rental we’ve experienced in Anchorage! All of the comforts of home and on the trail system. The beauty of the lagoon or delicious baked goods at Fire Island is a short walk away. Very comfortable beds and full sized washer & dryer. Nicely furnished with a beautiful large kitchen. John the owner is gracious and helpful. We definitely plan on returning!
5.0
The house was just as advertised! Beautiful furnished, clean, and well appointed with everything we needed. John was a great resource during our stay. He was always just a phone call away. I would definitely recommend the property to anyone visiting the area, and I hope we can stay again next time we visit!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Anchorage?
The average price for a rental in Anchorage is $194 per night. This rental is $81 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Chester Creek Gem is a ranch home on the creek and walking distance to Downtown!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Chester Creek Gem is a ranch home on the creek and walking distance to Downtown! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Chester Creek Gem is a ranch home on the creek and walking distance to Downtown!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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