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Charming Town Center Cottage

Vacation home near University of Alaska - Anchorage in Anchorage

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, printers
TV, printers

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6960 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Anchorage, AK
  • Place, Delaney Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Anchorage

Heart of Anchorage.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Anchorage vacation home, you'll find Delaney Park and Holy Family Cathedral. Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and Alaska Center for the Performing Arts are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Delaney Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tony Knowles Coastal Trail - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anchorage Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 15 min walk
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchorage Marriott Concierge Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blarney Stone - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pioneer Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Glacier Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Town Center Cottage

Location, location, location! Our property is literally in the heart of downtown Anchorage. It is a block away from The Marriott hotel. Best restaurants in town like Glacier Brewhouse, Simon and Seafort, Orso, 49th Brewery, Snow City cafe are in walking distance. Biggest park in downtown Anchorage is also a block away. You will feel like at home in this fully stocked and furnished charming cottage house.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 960 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Town Center Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 3 mi (10-min drive) away from the Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Town Center Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Town Center Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Town Center Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming Town Center Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Town Center Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Town Center Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Town Center Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Town Center Cottage to downtown Anchorage?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Anchorage.

Charming Town Center Cottage Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanus W.

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

Nice house

Everything is ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No frills

Place was located in a great area. But it had a smell of cat litter. We booked last minute and it was inexpensive... in a pinch it worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eliska A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

At the center!

If you are interested in being as close to downtown happenings as possible, but still have the "stay at your auntie's house" feel, this is a place for you. Unfortunately for us, the night time in downtown was a bit too busy and loud to sleep comfortably. The VRBO was nice and clean, although the kitchen could use more gear. Thank you for letting us stay! UAF Cross Country Team.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie P.

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

Excellent location

Well perfect location. The negative note would be not ready when arrived at 730pm. Only 2 towels and 1 wash cloth for 4 adults. Positive, easy stay, clean. Location. Cute little cottage home. Does need a deep cleaning soon. But all in all good place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Letha

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late, after a delayed train, to find the bed unmade, slept in. We found clean sheets and made the bed. Towels in the bathroom were used, the owner had told us where to find additional towels, so used those. One partial roll of TP (for 4 persons staying 3 nights). We contacted the owner and he provided additional TP. Had a coffee maker, but only enough coffee for 1 pot. We didn't contact the owner, I don't know if that's generally provided, we just purchased coffee and left it. Cute little house in a central location, but smelled of what we thought was probably cat litter box. Owner was responsive to specific requests, but overall not a real pleasant stay. I haven't used VRBO before, based on this experience probably won't try it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starting with checking- messaged owner to ask if I could do early check in. They stated the people before me were checking out at 11, so the best they could do at 3pm. Another message from owner stated they were very busy and although checkin is stated at 4pm, they would prefer a 5-6pm checkin. I wasn’t sure if they were confused, so I sent a text stating i’d Be there at 3pm (our flight arrived at 6am). Showed up at 3pm, key not under mat like they stated in an email. Property in a poor location, view of a big building. Old home that has very little upgraded work to it... (and this is the outside)! At 3:15 pm, a truck comes speeding up, a man rushes out of his car, and he runs into the house. We figured he was there to give us the keys... we knocked on the door. He said he needed to ‘clean’ for 45 minutes. So we waited in the car. Clearly the agreed 3pm checkin time was not going to be honored) Finally got the keys at 4pm. Entered home and was extremely disappointed. House has the most minimal decor. Cold, impersonal, and no black out curtains! Wonder to myself how did he clean in 45 minutes (they charge a $75 cleaning fee). towels spinning in the dryer, wondered how they washed/dried the sheets, and put them on the bed in 45 minutes. Coffee maker didn’t work. Pot was an inch too short to trigger the drip system, so I had to stand at the machine and hold it up while it dripped. While I was sleeping, the bed did a big shift. No TV channels. Need a Netflix acct
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house

Only thing that was wrong was it said it was a 3 bedroom and it was a 2 bedroom with a pull out couch in living room which was small. Other than that it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Susan L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Downtown location Very unclean house lots to improve

Booked one night stay, our last night in Alaska. Had a wonderful trip, and this last night staying here was very disappointing. Porch light out (we arrived after 9pm), missing light bulb in closet where extra sheets towels are, dirty (stain) sheet for extra bed. Dusty fans, kitchen drawers are more than half empty & dirty. We have pictures to prove, if needed. All in all, lack of basic cleanliness. Host was nice to give a late check out when asked beforhand.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kelly M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

BEWARE: Not Acceptable

When I entered, the home had an extremely strong smell of pet urine and air freshener - so bad that we nearly got sick - we could not check in - we had to leave and rent a hotel. I should have read other critical reviews - this property is not currently well maintained or serviced. I contacted the owner, and they immediately denied there was a problem and would not refund my stay. I contacted VRBO support, and they only help if there are photos of a problem - not helpful when the problem isn't visible. I have a strong rating and this host does not. If you want a clean and well maintained property, especially for this price, this is not the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cathe E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Good Location but Just OK

Second bedroom had very crinkly "sheets' - difficult to sleep on. Not much provided in glass department in kitchen - very limited . Not particularly clean, just ok. A little extra attention by the owner could make all the difference in this property. Cute decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

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

Good value

Convenient location and well-suited for our stay. Good value, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora H.

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

Anchorage

Great location if walking and shopping in Anchorage. The property was clean. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie N.

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

“Clean” for the most part

The space itself was set up beautifully. The location is great and the check in process was very easy. The only gripes I have was the bathroom was not the cleanest and there is a business downstairs and the noise from them can be a little spooky if you’re not prepared for it. Oh and the heater was on the entire time! There was no way to turn it off completely (we visited in the summer). Other than that, it was a nice little place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddie F.

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

Great get away!

Used this property for a friends/family night out and it was so easy to walk around downtown Anchorage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

SUSAN F.

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

Overnight in Anchorage

This is a very basic props with no frills. We were just looking for a place to sleep for one night and it was adequate for that. The host was very helpful when we had trouble with the TV - he came right away to help us. Good location within walking distance from several restaurants. No black out curtains. Our bed was VERY squeaky and noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

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

Nice place down town

Simple and convenient would repeat
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gara M.

Could Be Charming

I know this is a hard time for many people that depend on tourism, so I want to be gentle in my response. There are some things I think could be improved in your vacation rental. • Make sure to make contact with your guest at a minimum of 24 hours in advance to let them know how to check in. • A good clean air freshener is essential when someone walks into a space. The sheets smelled clean on the beds in both bedrooms, but the overall house had an old smell about it. Also, the extra sheets in the closet had several strands of long brown hair on them. • I know bathrooms are expensive to update, but for the price per night, I expected it to look better. Plus we could only find 4 towels that were not quite white. ( We should have had five, after all we had to pay extra for our fifth person.) There is only one hook for towels and wash cloths in the bathroom. The blue light in the fan is also a little weird. There was one roll of toilet paper in the whole house. • It was a little frustrating that the listing advertises three bedrooms, but what is considered the third bedroom has no doors and is actually listed as the study. • For the price, the mattresses need to be better. In the front bedroom the mattress sinks in so much in the middle, my husband and I kept sliding into the middle all night. The bedroom windows also need blackout curtains. It’s Alaska in the summer. • If you’d like your guests to take their shoes off in the house, you need rugs that fit each room. • The sprayer in the kitchen sink did not work and there was no coffee grinder as listed. • If the bathroom, mattresses, and scent were all fixed there would be little need for better decorations. However, the decorations look like a hodge podge of styles and don’t make your place look nicer. All the white covers on the dining room chairs appear dirty. A different color would hide stains. if we had paid less for the listing I would not have an issue, but we could have stayed at a new three star hotel and rented two rooms for the price we paid. My goal in renting was to put money directly in the pocket of Alaskan families though, not a big business. My hope is that you take this as constructive comments. My first instinct was to give less stars, but my intention is not to hurt but help, so I will give you three stars and wish you the best for the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Was a very nice place to stay. Close to everything walking distance. Kitchen has ail you need. Cozy

Would recommend for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Such a great house for our stay for Iditarod! Clean and very comfortable. Easy access to all of the downtown area shops, restaurants, bars, ect. We had no complaints!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

Great location

Walk to everything in Anchorage! Pros: comfy beds, nice sheets, lots of extras such as shampoo, teas and spices. Even bear spray! Cons: old house with a parking lot on 2 sides. But the location makes it well worth it. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

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

Met our needs, quaint little house in middle of downtown.

Overall, had a great experience. Walking distance to restaurants, etc. I've never rented thru VRBO, so wasn't sure what to expect. I was getting a little nervous when I hadn't heard anything on how to check in and it was a few days from arrival. So I emailed the property manager and did get a response by the next day, so I was relieved. I don't know if that is normal protocol... I guess I was expecting an email with most of those details when I booked it. Overall, would book again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

V.M.

Property was was not available at check-in time; still being cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019