We had a fantastic stay at Jason's property!
My husband and and I decided to take a weekend vacation to Valdez from Anchorage. We have two children (ages 2.5 and 7 months).
. This property has the BEST layout for families with little kids that need their own space to sleep so that they don't wake the other ones up. Extra space to fit both a pack n play and an inflatable toddler bed. However, the beds themselves are fairly tall, so not the best if you have a small child that may roll off the bed at night.
The master bedroom had loads of space for all our suitcases with plenty of extra room to walk so that we weren't tripping all over our luggage. The master bath was very clean.
We used the sauna at night after the kids were asleep and it was so relaxing. A great way to end a day exploring Valdez!
The kitchen is more like a kitchenette than a full kitchen. It has a sink, microwave, toaster, small refrigerator, cups/plates, and utensils. No large appliances. At first we were a little nervous about this since we had planned on cooking at home most nights. But we asked Jason if we could use his grill and he had it waiting for us upon arrival. Jason was also kind enough to allow our friends (2 adults, 1 toddler) who were staying at an RV park to join us for dinner. We grilled dinner and had a fantastic time.
The backyard is a great spot for kids to run around if you cook dinners at home like we did. One side of the yard is completely lined with raspberry bushes, which served as entertainment for both kids and adults. There is also a short ATV trail not far from the property that goes right to the beach. The kids loved throwing rocks in the water.
The backyard also has an AMAZING view of the mountains and bay. The sunset behind the mountains made the sky light up with pastel colors. The living room and master bedroom have windows facing the bay, so you can watch the sun go down from either inside or outside.
My husband and I agreed that this property was one of the best rentals we've ever had (if you're fine with using only a grill for cooking). 10/10 would recommend.
Thanks Jason for the great stay! We will definitely rent this property the next time we visit Valdez.