Attractions

In the Area

Potter Marsh bird watching/sanctuary
Trails for hiking/biking/skiing
Raul’s Favorite Local Hikes
Flat Top Mountain trail

Hike/Picnic Overlook Trail – Easy
Hike Blueberry Loop – Moderate
Hike Blueberry Loop/Flattop Trail – Moderate/Difficult
Blueberry picking (Late July to September)
Moose watching – year-round
Snow field sliding (May – June)
Mountain biking (Bike rental )

Chugach National Forest
Chugach State Park map
Golf Course

Wide-angle landscape photo overlooking a mountain lake with a ba

Visit

Anchorage Botanical Garden
Native Heritage Center
Alaska Native Medical Center Gift Shop
Dream a Dream Dog Farm (sled dog life)
Alaska Aviation Museum
Northern Lights Show (Aurora)
2 Friends Gallery

Activities

Wildlife Viewing
Moose Viewing
Hunting & fishing at Pumice Creek Lodge
Flightseeing
Rusts Flying Service -go see bears, volcanoes, more
Sightseeing
Hope AK – see old Alaska, stay at the Alaska Dacha
Local Trails
Gold Mining
Glacier Cruises
Folk Festival (2 weeks in February)
Saturday Market (summer)

Anchorage Events
Anchorage Daily News calendar of events
Alaska.org Events, and more

Climate & Weather

Availability: Jarvi Homestay provides you with choice: convenience & comfort, tucked away from bustle and noise. Jarvi Homestay is located in the Oceanview area of South Anchorage just off the Seward Highway, a route leading to the Kenai Peninsula & many touring sites. This is a BnB close to downtown sites, yet near the waters of Cook Inlet and the peace of a quiet neighborhood. Why settle for concrete, parking lots, traffic, and close contact in public places?

The guest suite encompasses an entire floor of this split-level residence with many amenities. A garden room brings the outdoors in – occasionally featuring moose & birds en route to their destinations. And the hot tub on the upper deck allows you to luxuriate while listening to the breeze! Want a preview?

You may be en route – to a winter glacier cruise, a rural tour of service, an outdoor adventure. Are you coming for the summer season? Planning on biking, hiking, sightseeing? Visiting the marvelous museums and cultural centers of Alaska? Let us be your resting spot in Anchorage. Find us on GoogleMaps or Mapquest for clear directions.

What Our Customers Are Saying

★★★★★

Fall in the valley and snow on the mountains, now. Winter is on its way early this year.

I can attest to ten delightful trips to Anchorage. Jarvi Homestay hosts provide a warm and cozy base camp for visitors! Accommodations are clean and comfortable. Jarvi Homestay is strategically located for easy trips north, south, east and west. Longtime residents, Dan and Mary enjoy welcoming new people to Alaska and making resources available to enhance your trip.

J. Rasberry

★★★★★

Great place to stay!

We stayed 3 nights, the beds are so comfortable it was just what we needed after a long day of fishing! Mary makes a great cup of coffee and was so helpful planning our trip, she really made things easy on us. She had great recommendations for things to do and restaurants to try as well. This is a nice quiet house in a beautiful area. We will definitely stay again!

kailicarter

★★★★★

Fabulous B&B outside of Anchorage.

I had a last minute trip to visit family in Anchorage. I was referred to Jarvi Home Stay and am so glad! I was welcomed like I was a friend! Mary and Dan looked out for me, sharing places they recommended I visit with my cousin and checked in each day to hear about my adventures. The breakfasts were tremendous! I’m diabetic and Mary made sure to have a variety of foods that were tasty and a great start to the day. I particularly enjoyed their puppy who curled up next to me as I watched tv or read. As a woman traveling alone, I felt very comfortable and safe at the Jarvi Home Stay. It was spotless and very comfortable. There were great restaurants nearby – a short drive away, about 1.5 miles. The area around the home was great for walking. I enjoyed a 2 mile neighborhood walk each morning before I started my day. I really enjoyed my visit to Jarvi Home Stay and look forward to returning for future visits.

RJB-15

★★★★★

Unparalleled B&B Experience!!

Comfortable living area for B&B guests, separate from family living quarters. Delicious breakfasts including home-made muffins to fuel your day. Absolutely the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in!! Gracious, welcoming hosts with tips for where to go and what to do in Anchorage and surrounding communities. So interesting to talk with both Mary and Dan!!

Kathy & Dan Dallas-Fort Worth

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