Anchorage Alaska's Best: Bed & Breakfast Accommodations

If you haven't heard, Anchorage, Alaska is one of the hottest vacation spots. There are pleasures of all types. If you are vacationing with your family, your partner or spouse or maybe on a fishing expedition with friends, everyone is in for an exciting treat. There's hiking, exhilarating mountain climbing, skiing, historic museums, zoos, nature centers, breezy bike rides through the numerous parks, lakes, huge malls and the best Alaskan seafood. Dig in and do it all. Stay in a quality, quaint atmosphere by staying at a Bed & Breakfast.

These are the best rated Bed & Breakfast homes to be spoiled and pampered in your home. Each offers a full breakfast.

A Rabbit Creek B & B and Antique Gallery

A Rabbit Creek Bed & Breakfast and Antique Gallery is a non-smoking Inn. This B&B was voted "Best in Alaska" in Arrington's Journal 2003 and 2004. It received the "Best Antiques vote in "Book of Lists" in 2005. Take your pick of the 4 themed bedrooms. The atmosphere is peaceful, pure serenity. Nice views of the calming creek, woods, and huge, robust mountains. A honeymoon suite (designed for lovers), an Asian room with a kitchenette. The rooms have private bathrooms. A family room and antique room is for guest's entertainment and enjoyment.

Book travel plans with the on-site travel planner. You can get a car, cruises, tours, restaurants, and massages. A Rabbit Creek B & B is a one stop shop. Access to wireless internet is available. The breakfast menu consists of fresh fruits and juices including "the healing" mangosteen juice, cereals, granola, waffles with a variety of delicious syrups, quiche, egg soufflé, reindeer sausage, (an Alaskan favorite), bagels, English muffins, along with specialty breads. Choose from and assortment of your preferred milk, 2%, soy, almond, or rice.

Bonus#- A licensed massage therapist is on duty to give you the greatest massage and keep you in a relaxed peaceful state of being.

Tips#- This B & B not recommended for small children, and no pets allowed.

Rates-$50-$165 plus 12% municipal bed tax, weekly rates available

www.arabbitcreekbandb.com/

Phone-907-345-0733

Contact-Denise Knapp

Anchorage Walkabout Town

Anchorage Walkabout Town is a super, contemporary,( 3) room B& B located downtown, with a beautiful park and coastal trail. Amenities include full hearty breakfast, 3 decks, cable TV. Popular rooms are The Australian Room- it hasa queen size bed and a twin bed with an Aussie collection in it and The Piano Room is quite a bit larger with a queen size bed, 2 twin beds, a piano, a long couch, it has private entrance and sun porch. Bonus#- includes free laundry, and a 10% discount if you stay 3 consecutive nights. Four people can stay comfortably in each room. Visitors have access to the family room, storage, and enough parking to accommodate an RV. Other amenities are various entertaining board games, copier & fax machine, fireplace, a cozy library, and piano etc. If you are fishing be sure to ask for freezer space to keep the fish.

Breakfast is served between 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. The menu consists of featured Alaskan flavors and local favorites. Sourdough pancakes, reindeer sausage, breakfast burrito with famous rhubarb sauce. Some of the area attractions nearby are the Alaska railroad, visitor information center, restaurants, shopping mall, historical log cabin homes, churches, Sullivan's Sports Arena.

Bonus# - A free bike is available for usage, to ride and explore Anchorage Alaska's, amazing trail system near the B & B.

Rates- $95-$140 a night

www.anchoragewalkabout.com

Phone- 907-279-7808

Contact -Sandra J. Stimson

Alaska Mangy Moose Bed & Breakfast

A secluded, comfortable bed and breakfast tucked away in a woodsy spruce & birch forest area, 12 minutes away from the airport. You could have a honeymoon, or travel with a large group of friends. The place is 6,000 sq ft. with awesome suites to choose from .Great for traveling couples, or a family vacation spot because of spacious rooms. A full breakfast is included, with your stay. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m., coffee is served at 7:00 a.m. Any special dietary requests can be made with the innkeepers before your arrival.The suites have private entrances, fireplaces, and a 1,200 sq ft. deck with a glorious hot tub in it to take in the great outdoors. The hot tub sets a midst the green forest and pleasantly fragranced flowers. Nearby activities include the Alaskan Zoo, O'Malley Golf Course, horseback riding, hiking, Hilltop Ski area, water park, Chugach State Park, shopping etc. All guests are welcome to use the barbeque grill, laundry, games in game room, and all rooms have satellite TV. Enjoy the snack bar, tea and coffee carts. Alaska Mangy Moose B & B are members of the Bed and Breakfast association, and is featured as the best Bed & Breakfast locations on several websites. It is ranked #1 as one of the most accommodating; B&B's to stay in Anchorage.Bonus#- Families or groups can arrange for whole-house rates. If you want your entire trip plannedwww.49thstatelodging.com

Suites

The Arctic Dream Suite-The suite is well suited for honeymooners and or lovers. A comfy king size bed, sitting area, with an additional full size futon overlooking the amazing property, is what it offers and more. The Beary Patch & Gone Fishing Suites-both are spacious suites with a bedroom, living room, 1-2 private baths, kitchenette(to cook up your own Alaskan meals, save money on eating out) , and private entrance from the outside. The Royal Alaska & Klondike Jacuzzi Rooms - Both rooms are decorated elegantly, bedding is for 2 guests, private entrances, of course the Jacuzzi tubs, and Italian tile and granite counter tops.

Tip#- Be sure to look for summer, spring, winter and fall specials before booking your reservations.

Rates-$179-$349 dollars

www.anchorage-bnb.com

phone 907-346-8052

Contacts/ Innkeepers- Tim and Sally Imdeike

Anchorage Mahogany Manor Historic Downtown Inn

It is quite an experience at Mahogany Manor. The 5- room warm and inviting space allows you to feel as though you are in a lodge type atmosphere. The sounds of peace echo through this monumental historic place. There is an indoor, floor to ceiling, translucent waterfall, manicured gardens, a fine collection of museum quality art to peak your interests, and a crackling fireplace to warm you up on those chilly Alaskan nights. Amenities include very hearty continental breakfast, afternoon tea and snacks in the evening. A peaceful sitting room, and a library, is for all guests to utilize. Special pleasures include, Jacuzzi tubs, a 19 ft. whirl pool swim- spa facilities, suites, fireplaces, cable tv/dvd -vcr . Enjoy the vista of the area mountain ranges and the marvelous surrounding city. Views in the winter are the city's beaming skyline or mountains. In the summertime, delight in seeing the views of the estate's private, green forest.

Bonus#- Each of the 5- room suites has personal amenities included for your relaxing pleasures. The rooms include robes, slippers, hair dryer and iron, ironing board, private phones, cable/dvd vcr and high speed internet.

Breakfast- is a hearty continental breakfast which can be enjoyed at guest's leisure and convenience. A choice of breads, bagels and pastries, cold & hot cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit as well as fresh fruit juices, coffee, tea, milk & hot chocolate

Extra Indulgences

Choose champagne or wine, cheese crackers & assorted fresh fruit, or massage. These small pleasures come with a reasonable price tag. Items range from $35 (bottle of wine)-$95 massage.

Suites- All suites offer corporate, government, AARP rates available upon request.

Governor's Suite- is a large 3 room apartment style site with 2 private bedrooms, one with queen size bed, the other a double bed. The room has an accommodating, spacious common area with tables, chairs, sofa and large screen cable t.v dvd/vcr. A private ceramic tile bath with shower and double vanity is in bathroom. A huge private deck overlooks the 3- season solarium.

Summer Rates (May 1-Sept. 30)-$329-$359 per night/ - for 4 guests

The Iditarod Room-this room is light and bright decorated with pictures and information about the famous Iditarod Championship sled dog race. The 1 bedroom and private bath offers a shower and toilet in one room with a vanity and mirror in the adjacent area. The room is furnished with king size bed to (2 twin size beds upon request with additional charge). The comfy location of the suite is on the main level with the guest kitchen entry nearby and is accessible without stairs.

Summer Rates (May 1-Sept.30)-$219-$259(1-2 guests)

Winter Rates (Oct.1-April 30)-$139 (1-2 guests)

The Cabin Room-is quiet and secluded on the lower level with vivid views to private forest. Warm and wood interiors surround the area, enhancing the cabin feel of the room. The bathroom is a very lovely private bath, with tub and shower combination. The location of the room is private and comfortable.

Summer Rates (May 1-Sept. 30) $219-$259 (1-2) guests

Winter Rates (Oct.1-April 30) $139 (1-2) guests

The Audubon Room- has a large bedroom in quiet area of the manor. There is the convenience of a private entrance, from the outside deck. The bath has a whirl pool tub and shower. Tip#-In winter weekly and monthly rates are available upon request. The unit includes a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and dorm size 2 burner stove & small oven.

Summer Rates (May 1-Sept.30) $269-$299 (1-2) guests

Winter Rates (Oct. 1-April 30) $169 (1-2) guests

The Alaskan Royal Suite- This is by far the best luxurious suite available in Mahogany Manor. A brick fire place adorns the room and compliments the warm redwood walls and ceiling. The ceramic tile bathroom is generous & spacious in size.

Rates- $279-$299 per night (1-2) guests

Business Travelers- if you are visiting Anchorage on business, the location is perfect. It is just minutes from downtown. Easy access to destinations you need to be closer to. Business Traveler amenities are the high speed internet (in each room), fax machine access, copy machine access (small quantities/no charge) and miscellaneous office supplies upon request.

Website-(www.mmanor.com) or ( www.mahoganymanor.com )

Phone#- 907-278-1111 or toll free #-1888-777-0346

Contacts-Russ Campbell and Mary Ernest/ "making your stay as comfortable as possible".