Tucked away in a charming neighborhood surrounded by mountains, Eagle River Retreat offers an inviting retreat with two spacious bedrooms and one bathroom featuring a relaxing jetted bathtub. Explore the nearby Eagle River Nature Center or take advantage of numerous paved hiking trails right next to the house.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Happy Bear Cozy Bungalow with Large Back Yard close to Anchorage Wasilla
Located in nice neighborhood, surrounded by mountains, 10 minutes to eagle river Nature Center and Trail system, 25 minutes to Eureka Alaska Park Lake and Trail System, 2 hours to Seward AK, 2 Hours to Talkeetna AK, 2 Hours to the Russian River, 3 hours to Soldotna & Kenai AK , Numerous paved hiking trails right next to the house. Centrally located to Anchorage Alaska 20min drive, Walmart located 5-minute drive from the apartment, Two large bedrooms with one bathroom with a jetted bathtub with shower. Shared Foyer with owner who occupies the upper levels. The unit is in the lower level of the home Separated by locking doors.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Clean and wash all dishes used. Put Away back in Cabinets
when leaving strip bed sheets, Pillow cases and linens put on floor, along with dirty towels, Comforters and pillows, bed protector to stay on beds.
Trash is to be taken to garage Trash can, owner will dispose of. Make sures its bagged and in the trashcan..
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Eagle River is home to this holiday home. Alaska Native Heritage Center and Alaska Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church and Eklutna Historical Park. Nunaka Valley North Park and Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouses are also worth visiting. Visit our Eagle River travel guide
Is Happy Bear Cozy Bungalow with Large Back Yard close to Anchorage Wasilla
pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Happy Bear Cozy Bungalow with Large Back Yard close to Anchorage Wasilla
?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Happy Bear Cozy Bungalow with Large Back Yard close to Anchorage Wasilla
?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Happy Bear Cozy Bungalow with Large Back Yard close to Anchorage Wasilla
?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Happy Bear Cozy Bungalow with Large Back Yard close to Anchorage Wasilla
located?
Situated in Eagle River, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hillcrest Park and Eagle River Lions Club Community Park. Chugach State Park and Palos Verde Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Happy Bear Cozy Bungalow with Large Back Yard close to Anchorage Wasilla
Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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This is our favorite place to stay in the Anchorage area! It's beautifully designed, the kitchen has everything we need, and the washer/dryer set up is perfect. We really like the location as well - it's a quiet neighborhood just a few minutes away from Walmart and the center of Eagle River.
Easy check in and nicely appointed rooms. Realky appreciated the laundry facilities and quiet location.Need a light switch to turn on porch light from rental so dont have go disturb owner.The bathroom (toilet especially) and kitchen stove could use a good cleaning.
We stayed in the Happy Bear for a swim meet weekend. Perfect place to rest and recoup each night and get ready for the next day. Quiet easy to find location, very comfortable and well decorated place. Great hosts.
Overall this was a great place for us. It was within a couple miles of family and made it nice to have space (and full kitchen) from them in the evening and not sleep on their couch!
The property was extremely clean and quiet; the large TVs in each room were a huge bonus, and the mattress in the main room was amazing. The location is the perfect distance from Anchorage proper to not feel crowded in a city, but close enough that the drive time isn't much of a worry.
Alex S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
stacy
19 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The bungalow had everything we needed. It was very cozy and we liked the location it was close to eagle river nature center which has various hiking trails and other areas that would have been perfect for viewing northern lights had the weather cooperated The jetted bath tub was perfect after a day spent hiking. Would definitely stay again.
Thw house location was convenient and the space was absolutely gorgeous. The house was clean and completely stocked for us. The communication was fantastic and it was easy to access. Overall I highly recommend this property for any future stays!
I would definitely stay here again. Location was great for my stay. Property was as advertised. I didn’t get to use the back yard and firepit as it rained every day.
All clean and very nice. Close to walmart which was nice. There was a nice fire pit. The Newlyweds were presented with a little wedding gift, which was very thoughtful of the property owners.
Just here for a few days after exploring by train. Very clean and comfortable. Easy access to Anchorage, Palmer, and Alyeska/Girdwood. Appreciate the large, fluffy towels and kitchen set up. We even saw a moose and her babies down the street!!
The home was very spacious yet cozy. The jetted tub & separate shower was very nice. The fireplace kept us nice warm during the cold weather.
The movie selection was great as they had a variety of things to watch. And the long size beds allowed for good sleep!
The location was convenient as it was just around the corner from Walmart and not too far from downtown acreage, as well as close to local walking/hiking trails. We will definitely visit again!
We really enjoyed our week at the Happy Bear Cozy Bungalow. It's located in a large basement with two bedrooms, a bathroom, living room and kitchenette (range, microwave, sink, full size fridge, keurig & plenty of counterspace). The laundry room is located between the bedrooms and the living room/kitchen, and we found the entire set-up extremely convenient - and beautifully designed. It was a nice neighborhood, less than a mile from the Walmart with easy access to restaurants and shopping. Since we stayed over Easter, we even got to meet some of the neighbors as they were hiding colored eggs in the snowbanks. Overall, excellent place to stay!
Celina N.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cheryl
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was nice & very supplied. My only issue is this is not as advertised. Advertised as an entire house with bedrooms on lower level. Thats one of the main reasons we booked it. One of our guests has bad knees & struggles with stairs. The reality is this is a house that has been turned into multiple apartments. The apartments are nice, but by lower level, this meant basement level, which meant stairs. I would have rated this 5 stars had I known this was an entire apartment that required stairs for access- but then again, I would not have booked it. We ended up staying elsewhere half of our trip. Again, the apartment was nice, beds were comfy, instructions were clear, supplies were provided- property just not a complete house & required stairs
We were very satisfied with our week at Happy Bear. Tuesday was a great host, and was very helpful and responsive, even rushing over to open the door when we locked ourselves out. Everything about this place is exactly as described in the VRBO summary, and pictures. We loved the location. Close to JBER, Mt. Baldy, and the Chugach. Short drive for access to highway. 45 minutes from Hatcher Pass, and a hour to Girdwood and Alyeska, Quiet, safe, and pretty neighborhood. We did not want to be in the middle of the city of Anchorage, and this was perfect for our personalities. We were afraid the place would be tiny, but it was just, well, cozy. King bed is soft, queen bed is super firm, so depends on what works for you, but we slept comfortably. Plenty of closet space. Laundry room is huge, and conveniently placed between bedrooms and living room. Stocked with detergent, and looks like it’s being renovated, all new drywall. Everything you need to cook is available in the kitchen. Parking is easy, and we were even offered a space in the garage, and were handed an opener for it. This is a downstairs living space, but if the owner was home, we were not aware. Very quiet. We did find that we had to turn the thermostats way down in the bedrooms, as it did get pretty warm, but was fine one we adjusted. Tub and shower are great. Would be nice to have more coat racks/towel racks/hooks for jackets/ski gear, etc.
Highly recommend. Would book again.
Comfortable, easy, clean, quiet, comfy beds; and the laundry was a huge plus
Noshene R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Lyndsey B.
29 Dec 2025
Coming into the house was confusing, clear directions would have been welcome instead of having to contact. Quick response though! Comfy home. Moose right the
Overall it was a nice stay. The jacuzzi tub shower combination was nice but we are 80 years old and having no handgrips was a bit of a challenge. It in a nice quiet neighborhood and generally clean.