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Anchorage house rental - Winter Wonderland around North Country Castle
Winter Wonderland around North Country Castle
 
Anchorage house rental - Winter Wonderland around North Country Castle

Winter Wonderland around North Country Castle

Marbled Foyer leads to Vaulted Living Room & Upstairs to Suites

Marbled Foyer leads to Vaulted Living Room & Upstairs to Suites

Luxury Hillside Home in Forest

Luxury Hillside Home in Forest

Living Room is Sunny all year round, w/views of forest, ocean, mountains

Living Room is Sunny all year round, w/views of forest, ocean, mountains

Bright Bay-Windowed Living Room opens up before 2nd floor Gallery of Suite Leve

Bright Bay-Windowed Living Room opens up before 2nd floor Gallery of Suite Leve

Master Suite - Turnagain View Suite

Master Suite - Turnagain View Suite

Turnagain Arm & Mountains beyond from Master/Turnagain View Suite

Turnagain Arm & Mountains beyond from Master/Turnagain View Suite

Master Double Jacuzzi Bath with a View!

Master Double Jacuzzi Bath with a View!

Mt Redoubt across Turnagain Arm, from Master Suite's Treetop Deck

Mt Redoubt across Turnagain Arm, from Master Suite's Treetop Deck

Spacious Gourmet Kitchen w/Wet Bar

Spacious Gourmet Kitchen w/Wet Bar

Wildlife Up Close!

Wildlife Up Close!

Queen Bedroom of Chugach View Suite--Bay windows look to Mountains

Queen Bedroom of Chugach View Suite--Bay windows look to Mountains

Twin Bedroom of Chugach View Suite--Flat Top Mountain perches in view!

Twin Bedroom of Chugach View Suite--Flat Top Mountain perches in view!

Large bath for two bedrooms in Chugach View Suite--big enough to "dance in"!

Large bath for two bedrooms in Chugach View Suite--big enough to "dance in"!

A Lynx visits in winter!

A Lynx visits in winter!

Bears sometimes take leisurely strolls through the garden!

Bears sometimes take leisurely strolls through the garden!

Mom and Babe, just born nearby!

Mom and Babe, just born nearby!

Exploring Twin Calves, likely searching for our perennials to chow down on...

Exploring Twin Calves, likely searching for our perennials to chow down on...

Per night (USD) $319
Per week $2,150
Per month $6,870
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Anchorage vacation house rental
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)

Enjoy this unique designer home just minutes from both mountain trails and all city services and major attractions! Comfortably settle in to spacious suites and a total of 2400 SF of Viewful Home, including: a. 2 Bedroom Chugach View Suite, with its vaulted ceiling, bay window views of the nearby Chugach Mountains, large private bath, balconied sitting area, and balcony mountain view deck. b. Romantic Turnagain View Suite, with its vaulted ceiling octagonal bedroom with a real wood fireplace and large very private treetop deck with ocean, mountain, and volcano views, and its huge ensuite bath with a walk-in closet, double lavatories and double Jacuzzi/double shower with a view! For your 'Whole House Vacation Stay--Up to six gentle people can sleep blissfully in the 3 bedrooms with 2 queen and 2 twin beds, with up to 2 more on smaller roll-away beds, for a total of eight. The 2 extra large baths on the 2nd floor are complimented by a 1/2 bath on the 1st floor.

Formerly offering the 'North Country Castle' as a (award winning!) bed and breakfast, Cindy & Wray now 'sleep in' while Vacation Stay guests enjoy the gourmet kitchen at their leisure!

Especially convenient for relocating families, centrally located in the South High School, Golden View Middle School and Bear Valley Elementary School districts.

Why the Owner Chose Anchorage: : We had been living 'in town' in a town home in Anchorage for 11 years & were looking for a perfect combination of Mountain & Ocean views, quiet forested acreage w/lots of sunny southern exposure & access to trails for hiking & cross country skiing. We found them all, along w/easy access to town & loads of nearby activities as well! We were able to build Cindy's dream home to take advantage of all the views & leaving the forest as undisturbed as possible, to carve out a few lovely native/perennial gardens up close to house. Unique Benefits of this House: Year Purchased: 1986-We enjoy loads of special things about the location & home during both summer & winter-Winter has us cozying up w/a good book w/warm toes from our warm floor heat, maybe in front of the crackling fire at the foot of master bed, enjoying a sunny morning in the vaulted gazebo style breakfast nook, or lazing about w/our laptops in the double bay-windowed living room under its vaulted ceiling topped by dormer windows.

Continued Unique Benefits of this House:: With views of snowy peaks to the east...or we can strike out from our front door on snow shoes or skis to the open woodlands and trails to the south and east of our home. Summer offers even more options, languid walks on native stone walks around our gardens, exploring the Rabbit Creek Gorge on trails only a short walk away, tromping through the open woodlands adjacent to our land, and hiking mountain and shoreline trails within a 5 minute drive. We really enjoy hiking among the wildflowers at Flat Top Mountain in nearby Chugach State Park...Later on we'll pick loads of blueberries just below the mountain on the slopes of---Blueberry Hill All year we have numerous really fine restaurants from which to choose within 10 minutes, cinema in 15 minutes, and live theater and entertainment only 20 minutes away.

Owner Description/Comments: : Wray & Cindy have 35+ years of Alaskan living to share with you and to help you find the best there is to experience while you are in their beloved Great Land! Wray & Cindy love to hike, ski, canoe, fish, and sight see in Alaska. Cindy designed their home and is a freelance landscape architect, after a government career of 20 years. Wray was in Human Resources until his retirement in 2008. They have a deep interest in fostering Good Earth Stewardship and pursuing ways to be Green & Sustainable, both in Alaska and around the world. They both do really well in English, & Cindy can help you with some Spanish and German.

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Anchorage house rental - Winter Wonderland around North Country Castle

Winter Wonderland around North Country Castle

Marbled Foyer leads to Vaulted Living Room & Upstairs to Suites

Marbled Foyer leads to Vaulted Living Room & Upstairs to Suites

Luxury Hillside Home in Forest

Luxury Hillside Home in Forest

Living Room is Sunny all year round, w/views of forest, ocean, mountains

Living Room is Sunny all year round, w/views of forest, ocean, mountains

Bright Bay-Windowed Living Room opens up before 2nd floor Gallery of Suite Leve

Bright Bay-Windowed Living Room opens up before 2nd floor Gallery of Suite Leve

Master Suite - Turnagain View Suite

Master Suite - Turnagain View Suite

Turnagain Arm & Mountains beyond from Master/Turnagain View Suite

Turnagain Arm & Mountains beyond from Master/Turnagain View Suite

Master Double Jacuzzi Bath with a View!

Master Double Jacuzzi Bath with a View!

Mt Redoubt across Turnagain Arm, from Master Suite's Treetop Deck

Mt Redoubt across Turnagain Arm, from Master Suite's Treetop Deck

Spacious Gourmet Kitchen w/Wet Bar

Spacious Gourmet Kitchen w/Wet Bar

Wildlife Up Close!

Wildlife Up Close!

Queen Bedroom of Chugach View Suite--Bay windows look to Mountains

Queen Bedroom of Chugach View Suite--Bay windows look to Mountains

Twin Bedroom of Chugach View Suite--Flat Top Mountain perches in view!

Twin Bedroom of Chugach View Suite--Flat Top Mountain perches in view!

Large bath for two bedrooms in Chugach View Suite--big enough to "dance in"!

Large bath for two bedrooms in Chugach View Suite--big enough to "dance in"!

A Lynx visits in winter!

A Lynx visits in winter!

Bears sometimes take leisurely strolls through the garden!

Bears sometimes take leisurely strolls through the garden!

Mom and Babe, just born nearby!

Mom and Babe, just born nearby!

Exploring Twin Calves, likely searching for our perennials to chow down on...

Exploring Twin Calves, likely searching for our perennials to chow down on...

Anchorage, Alaska, USA (20 Min. from Anchorage Internat. Airport, Downtown Anchorage) Both Alaskan adventure and all major business venues and services are easily accessible from this well-located “Peace of Heaven”! Especially covenient for relocating families in South High School, Golden View Middle School and Bear Valley Elementary School districts.

- Wray & Cindy will warmly welcome you to your home-away-from-home, help you keep it spiffed up, and be on call to answer any questions you have in using the kitchen, laundry, etc, and where to shop, eat, and recreate.

Other Activities: Shopping, Kayaking, Snowboarding, Tubing, Wildlife Viewing, Health/Beauty Spa, Rock Climbing, Racquetball, Mini Golf

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Anchorage, Alaska

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
2013
May 1 2013 - Dec 31 2013
$319
$319
$2,150
$6,870
5 Nights
 
Notes: RATES SHOWN FOR UP TO FOUR GUESTS, ADDITIONAL GUESTS AT $29 PER PERSON PER NIGHT   

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 12.0%

Notes

  • 229-435

  • $259/night for up to two guests
    $319/night up to 4 guests
    $29 per extra person up to 8 guests
    5 night minimum - Shorter stays with premium - 10+ nights with discounts;
    1-29 night stays have 12% bed tax. 30+ night stays, no tax, deep discounts! Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Credit Cards Accepted: Visa * MasterCard * American Express * Discover. Dates available: Year Round

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Anchorage, Alaska

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 2400 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Mountain
  • Near The Ocean
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Luxury
General:
  • Fireplace
  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Internet
  • Firewood
  • Alarm Clock
  • Thermos Bottle
  • Parking
  • Wireless Internet
  • Telephone
  • Heating
  • Garage
  • Parking Off Street
  • Printer
  • Broadband Access
  • Hair Dryer
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Washing Machine
  • Shampoo
  • Towels Provided
  • Linens Provided
  • Laundry Soap
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking On Street
  • Free Local Calls
  • Filtered Water
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Basic Soaps
Kitchen:
  • Grill
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Coffee Maker
  • Pantry Items
  • Kitchen
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet Bar
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Stove
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , jetted tub , Double Jacuzzi/Double Shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , 1 rollaway
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , 1 baby crib , 1 rollaway
Entertainment:
  • CD Player
  • VCR
  • DVD Player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Music Library
  • Television
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Radio
  • Video Library
  • Satellite / Cable
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Balcony
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Wood Deck
  • Deck Furniture
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • Low Allergen Environment
  • non smoking only
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa:
  • Jacuzzi
  • Whirlpool
Attractions:
  • theme parks
  • churches
  • water parks
  • forests
  • cinemas
  • autumn foliage
  • coin laundry
  • waterfalls
  • museums
  • botanical garden
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • zoo
Leisure Activities:
  • whale watching
  • sledding
  • bird watching
  • outlet shopping
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • fitness center
  • hospital
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • equestrian events
  • skiing
  • freshwater fishing
  • rafting
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • hiking
  • golf
  • deepsea fishing
  • fishing
  • mountain climbing
  • whitewater rafting
  • fly fishing
  • ice skating
  • wind-surfing
Notes: Alternative Lifestyle. Free Long Distance. Wildlife on site - Moose, Bear, Lynx, Snowshoe Hare - Double Jacuzzi, real wood fireplace, treetop deck, Volcano View. Hosts/owners Wray & Cindy offer the two main floors exclusively to your party, with your permission for Wray & Cindy to occupy the den and to cook lunch and dinner for themselves in the main kitchen. (Their living quarters are below the main first floor.) With 2400 SF of open and airy space in which to spread out and enjoy one another, your stay here will bring you together for great times and give you plenty of opportunities for “quiet time” as well. With its large living room and the balcony sitting gallery, 2 very special dining areas, efficient and spacious kitchen/wet bar, and four decks on three levels, this home offers your group an abundance of warm & cozy gathering and alone time!!

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Anchorage, Alaska

Luxury in the Wilds of Alaska!
average rating of 5.0 based on 10 reviews
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Luxury in the Wilds of Alaska!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325668
+1 907-345-7296
Anchorage Alaska
5

Dream home away from home

5 of 5
Submitted: September 16, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
North Country B&B is your dream home away from home. The house and property are equally beautiful in design and maintenance. The owners, Cindy and Wray, are not only welcoming and friendly, but they also take great interest in your stay and planned adventures while in Alaska, offering their own assistance, advice, and materials to make your visit that much better.
Specifically, we stayed in their Turnigan Suite, which has it own deck for looking out over the landscape toward Turnigan Arm, an immaculate bedroom/suite with sitting chairs, fireplace, and plenty of natural light, and a bathroom that is bigger than some bedrooms in itself, with a large walk-in closet, double sinks (his and hers), and a jacuzzi/bath/shower for two. We only asked for breakfast for one morning, but the amount of food they provide lasted us three mornings. For our day-trip to Seward, they provided us an audio CD for our drive south, which provided information about sites along the way as we drove along one of the many scenic highways in Alaska. The B&B is located just south of Anchorage up along the hillside overlooking Turnigan arm, and is a great base location for any travels to the north or south of, or within, Anchorage. We travelled as far north as Matanuska Glacier, and as far south as Seward, and we always knew when we finished for the day we had a great place to kick back and relax for the night with absolutely zero concerns.
This is our Alaska dream home away from home now, and as soon as we can plan another multi-day visit to Alaska, we plan on staying at North Country Castle B&B with Cindy and Wray again!
business
Luxury in the Wilds of Alaska!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325668
+1 907-345-7296
Anchorage Alaska
5

Thank you for a wonderful surprise vacation!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 5, 2012 Stayed: August 2011
The most beautiful place in Alaska!!! This is what you find when you visit Cindy and Wray Kinard at their amazing home. Everything was spectacular; from the welcome note left in the door, just in case we arrived earlier than expected- and we did- to the surprise chocolate left under pillows, or the wonderful conversation at the dinner table. Everything made a strong impression on us. We NEVER felt more welcome than we did this past August in Anchorage, Alaska. On the last morning, right before we left, I literally broke my daughter’s heart. Our rooms were spotless, beautifully decorated, with gorgeous views of the Turnagain Arm, and a great full moon late in the nights(really it was closer to early morning).

There isn’t a day from God that we are not thinking of our lovely friends Cindy and Wray and we pray for a soon comeback. We miss our perfect breakfast at Cindy and Wray’s house, we miss the peaceful life that we had there, and we miss the serenity and love in Alaska. God bless you dear friends!!
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Luxury in the Wilds of Alaska!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325668
+1 907-345-7296
Anchorage Alaska
5

The Perfect B&B

The Perfect B&B
5 of 5
Submitted: March 1, 2012 Stayed: June 2011
Our wonderful stay at North Country Castle was the “icing on the cake” of our fabulous Alaska vacation. Under the masterful stewardship of Cindy and Wray Kinard, North Country Castle was beautifully and pristinely maintained, inside and out. The tasteful Turnagain Suite, with its private deck, lovely view, comfy bed, cozy fireplace, and luxurious bath couldn’t have been more perfect. Never intrusive, but always ready to answer a question or offer a suggestion, Cindy and Wray displayed their hospitality and careful anticipation of their guests’ needs in every way. They made us feel right at home, and I’ve more than once heard myself say that, had we lived nearby, the Kinards would be close friends. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay at North Country Castle!
business
Luxury in the Wilds of Alaska!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325668
+1 907-345-7296
Anchorage Alaska
5

A warm and inviting place

5 of 5
Submitted: March 1, 2012 Stayed: June 2011
My wife and I stay in 5 to 6 B&Bs every year. North Country Castle ranks in our top three - ever. It was warm and inviting. We left wishing that we had the Kenards for neighbors. They are warm and engaging but not intrusive at all. Our room was luxurious, with a fireplace all prepared to be lit, our deck had a breathtaking view. And the double shower heads in the large tub were a really nice touch. We recommend it without reservation.
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Luxury in the Wilds of Alaska!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p325668
+1 907-345-7296
Anchorage Alaska
PA
5

back country snowboarding...

5 of 5
Submitted: April 14, 2011 Stayed: March 2011
I did a Road trip up from PA with some friends and spent 2 weeks with Cindy & Wray at their B&B. We showed up 2 days ahead of schedule, but they said no problem, come on make your selfs at home. They are very helpful with ideas on places to get the best local grub, brew, and hikes. The location was great! you are 10ish miles from down town anchorage, but just enough out side of the "city" that we saw a button buck bull moose right by the drive way. I watched an hour long sunset across the bay one evening out their window, slept soundly with nothing but the occasional soft sound of rain to coax me to sleep. Down to basics; the location is nice, they are nice, price is nice.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing
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