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Main houseA private stay in the main house
Details about your stay
Independent entrance, private bathroom, Wi-Fi, television, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and microwave.
A personal Alaskan welcome
Your place in Alaska.
Three private rooms. One little cabin. A warm welcome in South Anchorage.
A seat waiting for you.Welcome to our home
Come for Alaska. Feel at home.
At the edge of Anchorage, near Potter’s Marsh and the start of Turnagain Arm, our cedar home makes a welcoming base for your Alaskan days. We’re longtime Alaskans, happy to share the places we love. Come back from exploring, take a seat on the deck, and settle into your own private space.
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Meet the welcome committee
Heard before
they’re seen.
Oscar and Kelso are our two miniature dachshunds. They love meeting guests—and they have plenty to say about it.
Small dogs. Big welcome.
Shop Oscar & KelsoThree rooms & a cabin
Find your own corner.
Choose one of three private rooms in the main house, or our separate cabin. Each rental has its own entrance, electronic keypad entry, and a private bathroom. View the individual Airbnb listing for photos, availability, and full details.
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View on Airbnb ↗Room Two
Main houseYour Anchorage home base
Details about your stay
Independent entrance, private bathroom, Wi-Fi, television, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. See Airbnb for this room’s individual photographs.
View on Airbnb ↗Room Three
Main houseA place to return to after exploring
Details about your stay
Independent entrance, private bathroom, Wi-Fi, television, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and microwave.
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Separate cabinA little space all your own
Details about your stay
A separate cabin behind the main house with independent entry, a private bathroom, Wi-Fi, television, refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave.
Bookings, current availability, and individual accommodation details are handled on Airbnb.
Look around
A closer look at life here.
The rooms, the cabin, the garden, and the little details that make Mallars House our home.
Room One
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From here, go anywhere
A good place to begin.
Potter’s Marsh, the Turnagain Arm, and South Anchorage are part of the neighborhood. Spend your days watching wildlife, exploring the coast, or heading toward the mountains. Ask us for a few local favorites.
Potter’s MarshTurnagain ArmSouth Anchorage
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Alaskan summers, right outside.Find Mallars House
Your Anchorage home base.
14495 Old Seward Highway, Anchorage, Alaska 99515Find your way here.
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Out for the day
A little Alaska.
A lot to explore.
Follow Turnagain Arm to Girdwood and Alyeska, then carry on to Portage Valley. Or stay closer to Anchorage and explore Eagle River, Palmer, and Wasilla. Find a view, a trail, or a good table along the way.
Put it on the map
Choose your next stop.
Alyeska Resort & Hotel
1000 Arlberg Avenue, Girdwood
Your next stop, mapped.
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40 places to explore · showing 12
Girdwood · Resorts & spa
Alyeska Resort & Hotel
1000 Arlberg Avenue, Girdwood
A mountain hotel at the head of Girdwood’s valley, with dining and access to resort activities. Explore the hotel, or plan a day around the tram, slopes, or spa; book each experience directly.
Girdwood · Adventure
Skiing & snowboarding at Alyeska
Alyeska Daylodge & base area · Girdwood
Winter skiing and snowboarding, with lessons and rental options. Check the mountain report, open terrain, and lift status before going. Your lesson or rental confirmation will specify where to check in.
Girdwood · Scenic stops
Alyeska Aerial Tram
Tram base · 1000 Arlberg Avenue, Girdwood
Ride above the valley for views of Turnagain Arm and the Chugach Mountains. Operations include seasonal maintenance closures; check the live tram status and weather before making the trip.
Girdwood · Resorts & spa
Alyeska Nordic Spa
Alyeska Resort grounds · 1000 Arlberg Avenue
Hot and cold pools, saunas, and steam rooms among the trees. This is an adults-only, 18+ experience. Reserve spa access separately and check current availability and maintenance closures.
Girdwood · Adventure
Veilbreaker Skybridges
Mount Alyeska · access via the aerial tram
A guided summer adventure across suspended mountain bridges, with hiking along the route. Advance tour booking and participant requirements apply; access depends on weather and seasonal operations.
Girdwood · Walks & trails
Winner Creek Trail
Trailhead behind Alyeska Resort · Arlberg Avenue
Walk through Girdwood’s temperate rainforest from the resort-side trailhead. The former hand-tram crossing is unavailable: plan an out-and-back walk and check current trail notices, rather than a crossing to Crow Creek Road.
Girdwood · Wildlife & culture
Crow Creek Gold Mine
601 Crow Creek Mine Road, Girdwood
Explore preserved mining buildings and grounds, or try gold panning with a demonstration and equipment. A seasonal outing; check the mine’s current opening dates and admission options.
Girdwood · Adventure
Alpine Air · glaciers & dog sledding
599 Mount Hood Drive · Girdwood Airport
Helicopter flightseeing and glacier landings depart from Girdwood. Summer glacier dog-sledding tours are another option. Book ahead and confirm weather, seasonal availability, and your meeting point with the operator.
Girdwood · Food & drink
The Bake Shop
Olympic Mountain Loop · Alyeska’s lower base area
Sourdough breakfasts, baked goods, soups, and sandwiches near the lower ski lifts. Check the current menu and seasonal opening days before heading over.
Girdwood · Food & drink
Double Musky Inn
Mile 0.3 Crow Creek Road, Girdwood
A New Orleans-style dinner stop on Crow Creek Road. Check the restaurant’s current hours and menu when planning an evening in Girdwood.
Girdwood · Food & drink
Girdwood Brewing Company
2700 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood
Locally brewed beer in a timber-framed taproom and beer garden with mountain views. Check the brewery’s current beer menu and opening hours.
Turnagain Arm · Walks & trails
McHugh Creek
Seward Highway · near mile 112
A creekside picnic stop with Turnagain Arm views and access to longer trails. Choose a short stop or a hike suited to your group; parking-lot access can change seasonally.
12 of 40 places
Before you head out
Opening dates, trail access, and mountain conditions change with the season. Check each official website for current hours, bookings, and participant requirements. Map pins identify the venue or trail access; follow your booking confirmation for specific meeting points.
Along Turnagain Arm, use designated pullouts and stay off the tidal mudflats. On hikes, check trail and avalanche conditions and choose a route that suits your group.
Official sources checked October 17, 2026. External websites, maps, and directions open in a new tab.
A little reminder of your time here.The Mallars House souvenir shop
Take a little Alaska home.
Something warm for the next adventure. A favorite mug for slow mornings. A small keepsake from a place you’ll remember.
- Wear the memoriesTees, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats & socks
- Make yourself at homeMugs & can coolers
- Bring Alaska alongOutdoor vinyl decals
Our shop opens on Fourthwall, where you can choose colors and sizes and see current prices, shipping costs, and delivery estimates before ordering.
Your hosts in Anchorage
Let’s make you feel at home.
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mallarshouse@gmail.com14495 Old Seward Highway, Anchorage, Alaska 99515