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Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Sand Lake

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Place, Campbell Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Anchorage

Sand Lake stay.Your stay at this Sand Lake vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Campbell Lake and Jewel Lake Park. Jewel Lake and Connors Bog Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Campbell Lake - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Anchorage Museum - 15 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 25 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 48 min drive - 77.4 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 19 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eye Tooth Tavern And Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gallo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance

This quiet townhouse is isolated from other neighbors and located minutes away from Ted Steven International Airport, Campbell Creek Trail, Kincaid park and trails, shopping and more. This is a great base location for your adventures in the last great frontier. We offer 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath. The Master bedroom has a queen sleep number bed as well as a comfortable futon. There is also a 42" TV. The second bedroom offers a super comfortable queen size bed. All of our bedding and linens are fresh and new. There is a small backyard with patio and BBQ grill for you to enjoy the long hours of Alaska daylight. There is a washer and dryer upstairs for your convenience as well as a dishwasher in the fully stocked (pots pans utensils etc. ) kitchen.

The garage is available to park in.

There are cameras on the property outside and in the garage. These are not used to monitor our guests, but for security.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Start a load of laundry, either towels or sheets. Please don’t overload the washer though.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parties allowed

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Home is not childproofed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Polar Bear Den Close to Airport With Garage Centrally Located

Frequently asked questions

How close is Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance to the airport?

This vacation home is 5 mi (9-min drive) away from the Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance to downtown Anchorage?

This vacation home is 4.8 mi away from Anchorage.

Polar Bear Den - Close to Airport, centrally located W/BBQ ; private entrance Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice clean place, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glady W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and our stay at this home was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying with this host, and the experience was seamless. Check in was a breeze, and the property offered the space and amenities that served our family well on our quick holiday trip to Anchorage.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in and check out was a breeze. Area felt very safe to me! Clean and great amenities. I would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had everything we needed, very clean and hosts were quick to reply when we had a question
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yogesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a great stay

It was awesome and great location and good communication with the owners definitely a good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay!

Had a great stay here. Very cozy and comfortable, all the amenities that I needed for my stay in Anchorage. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay!

Me and my mom really loved this newly renovated place, and it is in a quiet neighborhood, perfect place to stay for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

Stayed on our arrival - close to the airport. Well stocked and had everything we needed. Parking was a bit challenging but otherwise a good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental

Spacious, great location and had every thing I need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Getaway

The property was very clean and comfortable. It had all the amenities needed for a very enjoyable stay. If we ever come back to Anchorage, we would definitely want to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alaska Stay

We had a great time Learned a lot about this part of the United States.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

MAIYER V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and clean

We enjoyed our stay.The place was cleaned and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at the Polar Ben Den

I came in for a three week work trip and absolutely loved the property. The kitchen was well stocked and the bed was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend and come back again!
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LIsa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally located in Anchorage

A feeling of home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Biff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Booked next trip already.

Really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. Quality and comfortable warm atmosphere. We have already booked our next stay at the polar bear den.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed to celebrate Thanksgiving in Alaska!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Anchorage

The house was perfect for a first meet with Anchorage City. To recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didnt go shopping or have kids with us
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, functional and cozy.

Good rental with everything I needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very convenient.

We enjoyed our stay at the property. It was comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort

Wonderfully quiet and plenty of amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Everything was as advertised. We enjoyed this quiet centrally located property. The property owner communicated with us and checked back to make sure everything was good for us. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

easy to find

very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023