Family-friendly vacation rentals in Anchorage

Forest Floor Guesthouse

The lower level of our Jewel Lake Home with a separate entry, and fun backyard. This is a recent remodel; an eclectic space with vintage wood ceilings and a blend of industrial+ modern detailing. We are 5 minute drive from the airport, and guests can enjoy Alaskan wilderness right from this space. A forested trail system lies right behind our house for walking and biking. Guests may collect eggs from our chickens, use our forest-side hot tub, stoke the firepit, or use paddle boards at Sand Lake.

Kitchen · Family · Layout

Denali View! Sauna! 1 mile to Glen Alps/Flattop TH

Lone Pine Cottage is nestled against the Chugach State Park. Walk out the front door and explore the meadow of wildflowers below, or the forest next to the cottage which leads directly into the Chugach. The Glen Alps/Flattop Trailhead is 1 mile up the road and provides easy access to amazing hiking, mountain biking, snow shoeing, climbing, and skiing adventures. Enjoy the unobstructed views of Denali/Mt. McKinley, “Sleeping Lady” (Mount Susitna), and the Anchorage skyline from 1600ft elev.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Accuracy

Anchorage Family Guesthouse

Our guest space is a 2 BR in-law unit on the downstairs level of our beautiful Alaskan log home. About 20 mins from the Anchorage airport, we are located on the Anchorage Hillside, known for its scenery, great hiking trails (including Flattop Mountain), and fabulous mountain and inlet views. We are minutes from the Old Seward Highway South-bound exit that leads to some of Alaska's best-known tourist hot spots including Girdwood, Seward, and Kenai Peninsula. Family friendly, we welcome children.

Indoor spaces · Family · Comfort

Cozy Cab-Inn; Private, Hot Tub! S. Anchorage

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway nestled in the foothills of the Chugach Mtns in Bear Valley! Off the beaten path boasts epic views, peaceful scenery, convenient aurora hunting in a charming recently remodeled cabin. 20min from downtown, 5min from Flattop. Relax in a 6 person hot tub after Alaska fun with a cozy cabin that meets all your travel needs. **MUST HAVE AWD/4WD in winter.** Due to spiral staircase, it is HIGHLY recommended to not book if you have mobility issues.

Kitchen · Family · Quiet

Ravenwood Suites

We aim for you to feel as though you’re visiting family. The property features a spacious yard with a swing set & sandbox for kids. Pat may greet you on arrival & is always happy to share his love of Alaska & local insights. Guests enjoy fast Wi-Fi, convenient laundry access, & the chance to see local wildlife right outside the back door — moose (often with calves), ravens, Steller’s jays, squirrels, & on rare occasions, a bear. We also provide plenty of resources to help you plan your stay.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Air conditioning

Knik Glacier Cabin | Grandma’s Place

Grandma's Place | Glacier Views • Mountain Retreat Escape to Grandma’s Place, a cozy Alaska log cabin perched above the Knik River Valley with breathtaking views of Knik Glacier and the Chugach Mountains. Fall and winter bring peaceful days, cozy nights and the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights right from the property. Perfect for a romantic getaway or quiet Alaska escape. Just 20 minutes from Palmer and about an hour from Anchorage—close enough to explore, yet wonderfully secluded.

Kitchen · Family · Hiking

Chic Retreat w/ Incredible Views + Hot Tub | 3BR

One of Anchorage's more unique homes with absolutely unbeatable views of the Cook Inlet, Sleeping Lady, Downtown Anchorage, Mt. Foraker, and Denali! In the famed "Bear Valley" neighborhood, where the bears are your neighbors :) This location will require a rental car but serves as a breathtaking retreat that's central to exploring Anchorage and its' surrounding areas. Close by are trails, a park, wildlife and plenty of privacy and space to enjoy your Alaskan getaway with friends and family.

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Magnificent View Chalet

Cozy, family friendly Chalet in the beautiful South Fork Valley of Eagle River. If you are looking for a 5-Star Hotel, this place is not for you. What we do offer is a serene and peaceful home in the mountains with a rugged natural landscape, and occasional visits from bear and moose. If you’re lucky, you may have a front row seat to Lady Aurora dancing from the spacious and comfy hot tub! We are roughly forty-minutes North of the Airport, and 15 minutes away from downtown ER.

Family · Indoor spaces · River

5 min walk to Flattop Trailhead! Aurora! Sauna!

Nestled in a forest of Mountain Hemlocks hundreds of years old, the home is located in a quiet neighborhood only a 5-6 minute walk from the Glen Alps/Flattop Trailhead providing the most direct and easy access to Chugach State Park. There are endless possibilities for hiking, climbing, and skiing from the house. Or, if you prefer to sit and relax and read a book, the view from the deck or living room couch of the Anchorage skyline and Denali/Mt. McKinley is spectacular.

Family · Indoor spaces · Hot tub

The Johnson House Cottage

The cottage is a secluded guesthouse in a friendly neighborhood with spectacular views of the Knik Glacier and river. This retreat has room for up to four guests. It is an open floor plan with a double bed on the ground floor and twin beds in an upstairs loft. The kitchen has an induction cooktop, refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave. Propane BBQ on the deck and bathroom with a shower. Our cottage is not visible from the parking area so self check-in is not an option.

Family · Kitchen · Outdoor spaces

Anchorage Cozy Cabin

Anchorage Cozy Cabin was build in the 1980 and is located next to Anchorage International Airport. A quiet, cozy cabin with full amenities. Has a king bed, plus a sofa sleeper, washer and dryer, and a kitchen with daily essentials. All the things you need for a quiet, quick and easy stay. You are close to anything and everything. It is centrally located and it’s also near Kincaid Park, all shopping centers, and minutes away from downtown Anchorage.

Kitchen · Family · Accuracy

Delightful yurt on hillside with private bathhouse

Spacious private yurt sleeps singles/small group w/spacious separate bathhouse, equipped for comfort & convenience. Free onsite parking, convenient to dining & shopping & located on the hillside, w/hiking, outdoor activities & views. Near Hilltop Ski Resort/15 min frm airport & downtown. Family friendly w/room to play in yard w/deck. 5G streaming WIFI 2026 Open dates incl Aug 9-13, Open dates Sept 28-Oct 31. Some availability in Nov/Dec.

Kitchen · Family · Check-in