"The Alaska Cottage" celebrates SE Alaska as a destination for over 100 years. | Cottage in Juneau
2 Bedroom Cottage in Mendenhaven, Juneau
Chances are you visit Alaska once in your lifetime.
“The Alaska Cottage” is a well-appointed cozy uniquely theme-based space wrapped in educating guests about Juneau it’s history, surroundings and numerous locations within Southeast Alaska that have been marketed by many steamers/cruise ship lines and air carriers as destinations for travelers for well over 100 years.
Today travelers choose Juneau and various locations within Southeast Alaska as destinations for many of the same reasons as travelers did over 100 years ago. Since you may be contemplating Juneau and the surrounding area as a destination “The Alaska Cottage” is comfortable, intimate; filled with historic sea and air travel Alaskana, an intellectually and visually stimulated space to base your adventures out of.
There are 154 National Forests in the U.S. the Tongass National Forest is the largest. The Tongass is the largest intact temperate rainforest remaining on the planet, and the tropical rainforests in Brazil are the largest intact tropical rainforests remaining on the planet. However, unlike over 100 years ago the temperate rainforests of the Tongass National Forest face ongoing threats from resource extraction and are steadily disappearing, much like Alaska's receding glaciers. God isn’t making “old growth” forests or wild places anymore…
There are many lovely vacation rentals in Juneau that tout travelers amenities like fire pits, hot tubs and maybe sit and admire the view etc regardless of touted amenities, this host believes if Juneau and the surrounding area was chosen as destination, the guest should make an effort to actually be a participant and get out and see and or experience Alaska, so with that in mind this host of “The Alaska Cottage” will encourage you to go out and see Alaska.
It’s well documented that most travelers who visit Alaska hope that during their visit they will see, Humpback Whales, Bald Eagles and Brown Bears. The host of The Alaska Cottage with a 43-year career in wildlife conservation and wildlife research field participating in a wide variety of wildlife research projects from Mysty Fiords National Monument to the south end of the Tongass all along the mainland to Yakutat Forelands and Wrangell St. Elias National Park/Preserve to the north end of the Tongass and including most of the major islands making up the Tongass National Forest. There are few locations within the Tongass this host is not familiar with or has not done some kind of wildlife work in some capacity. With this background, this host is a fountain of knowledge on the flora and fauna that inhabits the temperate rainforests of the Tongass National Forest combined with extensive historical knowledge of Juneau and much of Southeast. With this knowledge, LaVern is all about sharing and educating guests about Juneau and the local area and the entire Tongass natural history as an eco-system. Even if a guest were to just stay along the Juneau Road system, there is lots to see and do, you can’t see it all in 3-4 days.
If guests found it useful, LaVern could help direct guests in what adventures might be worthy to explore for the time-period during your Juneau based visit or beyond Juneau.
Below are just a few well-known and public destinations along the Juneau Road system. If interested this host could reveal privately additional destinations etc.
The Alaska Cottage is located…
1. 3.4 miles to the Juneau International Airport/Car Rentals. The Alaska Cottage has private driveway parking for two vehicles.
2. A 7-minute walk to the closest City Bus Stop.
3. 1 mile to Super Bear Grocery/Safeway/Asian Garden/Dominos Delivery/Post Office/Gas
4. 5.1 miles to Auke Bay/Harbor Master Office/boat harbor/whale watching/sport fishing/Forbidden Peak Brewery/Food/Gas.
5. 5 miles to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.
6. 2.2 miles to the 1930s Skaters Cabin along the shores of Mendenhall Lake/Trail Head to West Glacier Trail/Montana Creek/Shooting Range/Community Garden.
7. 5.9 miles to Alaska State Ferry Terminal.
8. 14.3 miles to Shrine of St. Teres.
9. 14.7 miles to Jensen-Olsen Arboretum.
10. 31.3 miles to Echo Cove boat launch/camp ground. Juneau essentially has four ends of the road; Echo Cove would be the longest drive to one of the four ends of the road.
11. 3.2 miles to Fred Meyer one stop shopping//Gas. The host’s preferred store.
12. 9.8 miles to the downtown bridge spanning across Gastineau Channel from the mainland connecting to Douglas Island. Douglas Island is pretty much a “bedroom community” with few businesses.
13. 12.6 miles to the touted Douglas Island Pub/Pizza.
14. 12.8 miles to Douglas Island’s Sandy Beach, one of four ends of the road.
15. 21.8 miles to Douglas Island’s Eagle Crest Ski Area.
16. 22.5 miles to North Douglas Island and one of four ends of the road.
17. 9.1 miles to Aurora Harbor/Harbor Master Office
18. 10.6 miles to the State Capital.
19. 10.1 miles to Governor’s Mansion.
20. 9.6 miles to Alaska State Museum.
21. 10.7 miles to “old historic Juneau” city center and where up to 8 “Love Boats” moor daily during summer months.
22. 10.1 miles to The Hanger On The Wharf restaurant. Located in a historic airplane hanger from the 1930s built on pilings along the waterfront, never seen before views can be had from the Hanger of the busy downtown harbor atmosphere with massive Love Boats larger than any building in Juneau and commercial fishing boat traffic along with float plane tours going to and coming from the Taku Lodge.
23. 16.5 miles to Sheep Creek along Thane Road.
24. 19.5 miles to the end of Thane Road, one of four ends of the road, plus the trail head for the Dupont Trail.
"The Alaska Cottage" celebrates SE Alaska as a destination for over 100 years is located in Mendenhaven. "The Alaska Cottage" celebrates SE Alaska as a destination for over 100 years provides accommodation, featuring among other amenities. This Cottage features to make your stay a comfortable one.
"The Alaska Cottage" celebrates SE Alaska as a destination for over 100 years has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mendenhaven has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Mendenhaven, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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FAQ's
Is this Mendenhaven cottage pet-friendly for guests?
No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.
Does the Mendenhaven cottage have a swimming pool?
No, this Mendenhaven cottage does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.
How much does it cost per night to stay in Mendenhaven cottage?
Best-rates for the Mendenhaven cottage starts from $442 per night with includes with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.
Is Mendenhaven cottage a family-friendly place to stay?
Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the cottage has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.
Is the Mendenhaven cottage wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?
Based on the information received from our partner, the Mendenhaven cottage has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.
What is the minimum night stay policy for the Mendenhaven cottage?
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Mendenhaven cottage indicates 1 day stay policy at this cottage. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.
What cancellation policy is in place for Mendenhaven cottage?
Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.
