Otter's Hideaway: Serene Getaway In Juneau, Alaska

If you are staying in Juneau, you need to stay at the Otter's Hideaway. Their property is just plain amazing. It is on the waterfront of a small bay. We were able to watch bald eagles fish and dolphins swim from our own private balcony. Surreal! The amenities were wonderful; Ela and Jan provided everything we could have possibly needed (plus some extras that really showed how much thought they put into our comfort). The location is an easy drive to and from the airport, downtown Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier, and many lovely hikes. Lastly, I just want to say again that Ela and Jan were wonderful hosts. My only wish is that we could have stayed longer.

I chose this property based on the property photos and the ratings. There was so much more to this vacation experience. The photos do not capture the true beauty of this place, it went well beyond the photos. The host Ela, was amazing and went above and beyond what other hosts have provided in my past VRBO experiences. She is truly a host. I would highly recommend staying here even if traveling solo. Everything you could need is provided including an occasional visit from Mel (Ela’s dog)

Beautiful location, accomodating host, cute clean place well stocked.

Herad great things about the location and the view. very much enjoyed the days

Magical and peaceful. We look forward to returning.

Beautiful spot, quiet street; cozy with all the amenities you need ie, washer and dryer, well stocked kitchen, backpacks and waders for fishing &hiking. The host was very gracious. The location was private with wonderful views but also just 15 minutes to downtown. I highly recommend it. Judy and David from Austin Texas

This rental was absolutely perfect for our vacation to Juneau. The host and her dog (Mel) welcomed us with open arms. The rental was perfectly clean and had everything we needed and then some. The view from the deck really truly was the breathtaking views we traveled to Juneau for. We can’t wait to come back and stay again!

Perfection in every aspect. I would definitely recommend this beautiful home. The views were like a living dream. I didnt want to leave the house.

It's a very lovely place in a beautiful area. The owner Ela made us feel very welcome.

Our stay at Otter’s Hideaway was north of expected! The property is exactly as described, only better. The host provides luxurious linens and fluffy towels, as well as thoughtfully placed seashells, books and little touches that went a long way to make everything comfortable. The binoculars, field guides, maps and tidal schedule helped us enjoy the boat traffic and porpoise in the bay. As if all that were not enough, the huge covered deck along with fire pit only enhanced THE VIEW! You simply cannot beat the incredible vistas of Auke Bay. We spent many an hour watching the wildlife, boats and the ever changing clouds. It was truly magical. We’re already planning our next stay. We were lucky enough to meet the charming host and resident doggo. Icing on the cake for sure.

One of the best stays ever! Our host was extraordinary and went above and beyond for our 20th anniversary vacation. The views and peaceful serenity we got from this stay can't be beat. Would definitely stay here again...

Located on Auke bay just north of Juneau and on the water. This was a beautiful private entrance lower floor of a home that overlooks this tranquil bay. It was spacious, well equipped, comfortable, all with great views! Everything works, good heating, hot water, a nice outdoor propane fireplace on a large private deck Overlooking the bay with fishing boats quietly drifting in the waters. This is the perfect place to be close to town and to the numerous hiking opportunities in the area. We arrived after the last cruise ship of the year left Juneau so off season which we prefer. Great restaurants were filled with locals and the food was delicious at the three we visited. We also had dinners at the house as it had everything to cook a complete meal. The host was welcoming and had great local suggestions but also made us feel like we were the only people on the property. This was a 10/10 for us!

This was our second time staying in Ela’s apartment. It’s a fantastic, comfortable, cozy little place in a picturesque setting close to everything. We look forward to our trip back next year.