FAQS

ANCHORAGE/ALYESKA

• Sand Lake Jewel @ 8817 Honeysuckle Street, Unit B

This property, located on the bus route, is conveniently situated in South Anchorage off of Jewel Lake and Dimond, within 1-2 miles of many restaurants, activities, and shopping. Points of interest include:

Airport – 3 miles

Dimond Center Mall (including ice rink, bowling, movie theater, restaurants and department stores) – 2 miles

Costco – 1.6 miles

Downtown – 5 miles

Kincaid Park – 3.7 miles

Moose’s Tooth (pizza and micro brews) – 4 miles

Within Close Walking distance: Bus stop, less than a block

Dimond High School – Across the street

Campbell Creek Trail at Northwood – .5 miles

Fred Meyer – .5 miles

Skinny Raven Sports shop – two blocks

Planet Fitness – .6 miles

• 397 Davos Road
• Chalet Gallery
• Drift to the Lift
• Chair 4 Por Favor

Alyeska is 35 miles from Anchorage Airport. There are shuttle services that can be arranged, or you can take the Alaska Railroad to and from Girdwood. Once you get there this location can’t be beat! The free Glacier City Shuttle can take you everywhere including the train station, pretty much hourly and you can get on/off across the street from the property.  Once checked in, walk almost anywhere are take the shuttle: Alyeska Resort, Glacier Brewing Company, Girdwood Townsite, Double Musky, Cross Country fields, Churches, Schools, Daylodge, park, library, etc….

JUNEAU

• 3980 Mendenhall Loop Road
• Grandma’s Suite
• Grandma’s House
• Grandma’s Bedroom
• Glacier Guest Room
• Trailhead Room
• Mendenhall Room
• Twin Peaks

A car is nice to have, but you can get by without one. We have Uber, Lyft, and Taxi as well. The bus stop is steps away from the front door, and the house has plenty of parking. Go to https://juneaucapitaltransit.org to get the bus schedule.

Airport – 2.5 miles. The closest bus stop is about 2 blocks away.

Mendenhall Glacier – 2 miles. The closest bus stop is 1 mile away from the Glacier. There is a paved bike path the entire way, as well as a trail the entire way.

Duck Creek Market Convenience Store – about a 15-minute walk. There is a bus stop there.

Super Bear Grocery Store – 1.7 miles

University of Alaska – 4.5 miles. Bike paths the entire way. Enjoy trails all the way around Auke Lake where this lakeside campus is situated. There is a bus stop there.

Ferry Terminal – 6 miles. The bus stop is 1.5 miles from the ferry.

Downtown – 10.3 miles.

Here is a link to information about Juneau’s bus service: https://juneaucapitaltransit.org/how-to-ride/

• 8511 or 8513 Nugget Place
• Sluice Box
• High Grade
• Raw Gold

The bus stop is located on the corner of the Main Street, which is Mendenhall Loop Road. There is a bus stop on the Valley Boulevard side for buses going north (toward the glacier) and on the Mendenhaven side for buses going South (toward downtown). The property is located on the valley Boulevard side. Go to https://juneaucapitaltransit.org to get the bus schedule. Uber/Lyft and Taxis are available in Juneau. There is parking in front of your apartment.

Airport – 2.5 miles. The closest bus stop is about two blocks away.

Mendenhall Glacier – 2 miles. The closest bus stop is 1 mile away from the Glacier. There is a paved bike path the entire way, as well as a trail the entire way. Duck Creek Market Convenience Store – about a 15 minute walk or take the bus. Super Bear Grocery Store – 1.7 miles

University of Alaska – 4.5 miles. Bike paths the entire way, and trails around Auke Lake where this lakeside campus is situated. There is a bus stop there.

Ferry Terminal – 6 miles. The bus stop is 1.5 miles from the ferry.

Downtown – 10.3 miles.

Here is a link to information about Juneau’s bus service: https://juneaucapitaltransit.org/how-to-ride/

• 8520, 8522, 8524 Rainbow Row
• Rainbow Row
• Granite Getaway
• Thunder Mountain Place

Conveniently located in the heart of the Mendenhall Valley, on a greenbelt at the base of Thunder Mountain, this getaway is within close walking distance to the bus stop, Duck Creek Market, Glacier Valley School, and a nice gravel trail extending all the way to the famous Mendenhall Glacier.

Airport – 2 miles. There is a bus stop two blocks from the airport.

Ferry Terminal – 6 miles, there is no bus stop at the ferry terminal, so a cab, rental car, or Uber/Lyft would be helpful.

Mendenhall Glacier –3 miles. The closest bus stop is one mile away from the glacier, there is both a gravel trail and a paved bike path extending the entire way to the glacier from the property.

Swimming Pool, Library, and Thunder Mountain High School – 1.5 miles

University of Alaska – 4.1 miles

Downtown Juneau/Cruise ship docks – 10.5 miles.

Eaglecrest – 21 miles

Here is a link to information about Juneau’s bus service: https://juneaucapitaltransit.org/how-to-ride/

• Kelli Creek Cottage at 3558 Greenwood Avenue

The location is very convenient, centrally located between the two main activity centers for Juneau. There is a bus stop at the bottom of the street. Go to https://juneaucapitaltransit.org to get the bus schedule. Taxi, Uber, and Lyft are also available in Juneau.

Downtown – 3 miles. You can walk or take the bus.

Airport – 5.5 miles. There is a bus stop two blocks from the airport.

Ferry Terminal – 1 mile, there is no bus stop at the ferry terminal, so a cab, rental car, or Uber/Lyft would be helpful.

Mendenhall Glacier – 12 miles There is no bus stop at the glacier, and the closest one is 1 mile away.

Within Walking Distance: There are lots of trails within close walking distance. The hospital has a cafeteria, very reasonably priced. There is a coffee shop on the corner, and a small restaurant in the training center on Salmon Creek Lane, just a 10-minute walk away. The Gold Creek Salmon Bake, featured on Top Chef, is open May through September and is also less than a 10-minute walk.

Here is a link to information about Juneau’s bus service: https://juneaucapitaltransit.org/how-to-ride/

• Captain’s Quarters at 11509 Auke Bay Harbor Road

The location can’t be topped! There is a bus stop about a block away. Go to https://juneaucapitaltransit.org to get the bus schedule. This charming apartment is located in the harbor parking lot in picturesque Auke Bay walking community. There are restaurants, a hair salon, a second-hand retail shop, a laundromat, and the bar with a view at Auke Bay – Squires Rest, DeHarts convenience store, Fisherman’s Bend dock and gas station, post office, university, school and churches are all within close walking distance

Ferry Terminal – 1.5 miles, there is no bus stop at the ferry terminal, so a cab, rental car, or Uber/Lyft would be helpful.

Airport – 3.5 miles. There is a bus stop two blocks from the airport.

Ferry Terminal – 1 mile.

Mendenhall Glacier – 5.5 miles. The closest bus stop is one mile away

University of Alaska – less than a mile, it’s a short walk on a beautiful lakeside campus. There is a trail that goes all the way around the lake.

Downtown Juneau/Cruise ship docks – 11.5 miles.

Here is a link to information about Juneau’s bus service: https://juneaucapitaltransit.org/how-to-ride/

• 8106 Glacier Highway, #7 and #8
• Kelli’s Harbor Suites
• Harbor Haven, #8
• Suite View,#7

The location can’t be topped! There is a bus stop about a block away. Go to https://juneaucapitaltransit.org to get the bus schedule. This charming apartment is located in the main business complex of this picturesque, harbor community. The complex hosts several businesses including three restaurants, a hair salon, a second-hand retail shop, a laundromat, and the bar with a view at Auke Bay – Squires Rest. DeHarts convenience store, Fisherman’s Bend dock and gas station, post office, university, school and churches are all within close walking distance

Ferry Terminal – 1.5 miles, there is no bus stop at the ferry terminal, so a cab, rental car, or Uber/Lyft would be helpful.

Airport – 3.5 miles. There is a bus stop two blocks from the airport.

Ferry Terminal – 1 mile.

Mendenhall Glacier – 5.5 miles. The closest bus stop is one mile away

University of Alaska – less than a mile, it’s a short walk on a beautiful lakeside campus. There is a trail that goes all the way around the lake.

Downtown Juneau/Cruise ship docks – 11.5 miles.

Here is a link to information about Juneau’s bus service: https://juneaucapitaltransit.org/how-to-ride/

• 11588 Mendenhall Loop Road
• Precision Lodge
• Shangril-La
• Suite Rock
• Biker’s Bungalow
• Lucky Duck
• Baked Alaska

If you like the outdoors, you’ll love the trails and fishing spots within walking distance. There are many fun, excursions a mile away at Statter harbor at Auke Bay, including kayaking and whale watching.

Airport – 4.5 miles. There is a bus stop two blocks from the airport.

Ferry Terminal – 2.5 miles.

Mendenhall Glacier – 4.5 miles. The closest bus stop is one mile away

University of Alaska – less than a mile, it’s a short walk on a beautiful lakeside campus. There is a trail that goes all the way around the lake.

Downtown Juneau/Cruise ship docks – 12.5 miles.

Walking distance, about 1 mile – Deharts convenience store, Fisherman’s Bend dock and gas station, post office, university, restaurants, brewery, tours, school and churches are all approximately one mile away.