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Sluice Box - Affordable, Convenient, and near Mendenhall Glacier- DISCOUNTS ON TOURS!

Vacation home in Juneau with kitchen and balcony

In the heart of Mendenhall Valley, Sluice Box offers a spacious retreat. Your two-bedroom, two-bath apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen with quartz countertops and in-floor heating. Enjoy your designated parking spot and private entrance to your fenced backyard oasis.

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Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sluice Box - Affordable, Convenient, and near Mendenhall Glacier- DISCOUNTS ON TOURS!

Your two-bed, two bath extra large private apartment in quiet neighborhood has a fully equipped kitchen with quartz countertops, dining, living room, family room, and washer and dryer in the unit. This space is priced for two people.
You'll have a designated parking spot just in front of your private entrance and porch. There is a TV with Fire stick streaming capabilities. One bedroom has a queen sized bed and the other has a double bed.

The huge fenced back yard is also yours to use, and shared with the residents in the other units. This is a pet friendly property, and the adjoining unit has two mix breads that have proven to be friendly to other animals and share the back yard space nicely.

This is a two-story unit with one bedroom, bathroom, and living room upstairs and the other bed, bath, and family room downstairs. This is a large two bedroom with some great features including multiple skylights, in-floor heating, Direct access to the fenced backyard from a back door, large deck with access off living room and new flooring and remodeled kitchen.

Self-check in with a lock box, so late check-in is not a problem. You'll be given the lock box code a few days prior to your arrival.

Check-in is at 4pm and check out is at 11am. We will offer you early check-in and late check-out options if it's available, a couple days before your arrival/departure for a fee of $50.

Sluice Box is conveniently located in the Mendenhall Valley 6 miles from the Juneau Ferry Terminal, 2.5 miles from the airport (25 min bus ride), 2 miles from the famous Mendenhall Glacier, 4.5 miles from the University of Alaska, and 10.5 miles from Downtown Juneau.

Pets are welcome upon approval for a fee. Please inquire about monthly pet fees. We want to offer pet friendly places and we want your business, but we want you to be happy. We strive to keep the properties clean and maintained for all guests, which this fee helps pay for. You'll be asked to rate the value of your experience, and If this fee creates a diminished value perception, then we hope you find another fabulous place for your party.

Host, Kelli, happens to be a co-owner of a large tour company with over 25 tours throughout Alaska. She offers 10% discount on all tours offered by the company, Alaska Travel Adventures, to her vacation rental guests. Popular tours offered in Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and Sitka include whale watching, salmon bakes, river rafting, kayaking, canoe tours, boat tours, hiking, gold panning, private cars, Mendenhall Glacier tours, jeep tours, Alaska RV and Cruise tour packages, and more. If you are interested in this discount, ask Kelli for the details. Tours operate during the months of May through September.

We will strive to provide the best customer service and improve as we go with feedback from our guests. We hope to earn your five-star review! Your expectations should be limited to what is promised here, and reviews should reflect how we did with these promises. Before submitting your review, please remember to base it on the following criteria and what was promised to be provided for the price paid as follows:

Easy check-in process – You'll be able to self-check in. Kelli will give you check-in details prior to arrival, including a lock box code. You'll be able to access the rental at your leisure after check-in time, at 4pm. We offer early check-in options, if it's available a couple days prior to your arrival for $25-$50, depending on your arrival time.

Great Communication – Kelli is known to be responsive to guests before, during, and after their stay. You can expect prompt responses to your questions.

Clean Accommodations – Your private apartment should be sparkling clean. If anything is awry, let us know immediately. We'll do our best to fix it!

Great Mendenhall Valley Location – Walk to the Mendenhall Glacier or take advantage of great pike paths and trails. It's close to many activities and amenities.

Accurate Description of the space - We try to make continuous improvements when guests make suggestions and do my best to keep the changes updated and published. If I missed something please let me know, so I can update the information. If you are missing something you were counting on, please let me know immediately, so I can try to provide it for your stay.

Great Value – We are not selling a 5 star hotel here. We offer a comfortable place to stay for an affordable price.

Please Enjoy your stay with us!

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Fenced yard

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a hospital
Near the sea

Things to do

Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property Registration Number STR1000100

Property is also known as

483294

About the neighborhood

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Mendenhall Valley, a neighborhood in Juneau. Shelter Island State Marine Park and Funter Bay State Marine Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alaska Powder Descents and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Juneau, AK

What's nearby

Mendenhall Ice Caves - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
University of Alaska-Southeast - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
Auke Bay - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
Alaska State Capitol - 16 min drive - 11.6 miles
Eaglecrest Ski Area - 47 min drive - 25.1 miles

Getting around

Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Thibodeau Valley Liquor - ‬3 min drive
‪Zerelda’s - ‬3 min drive
‪The Grind Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sluice Box - Affordable, Convenient, and near Mendenhall Glacier- DISCOUNTS ON TOURS! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sluice Box - Affordable, Convenient, and near Mendenhall Glacier- DISCOUNTS ON TOURS!?

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sluice Box - Affordable, Convenient, and near Mendenhall Glacier- DISCOUNTS ON TOURS! on Oct 6, 2025 start from $104.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sluice Box - Affordable, Convenient, and near Mendenhall Glacier- DISCOUNTS ON TOURS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sluice Box - Affordable, Convenient, and near Mendenhall Glacier- DISCOUNTS ON TOURS!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sluice Box - Affordable, Convenient, and near Mendenhall Glacier- DISCOUNTS ON TOURS! located?

Located in Mendenhall Valley, this vacation home is steps from Alaska Powder Descents, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls. Mendenhall Golf Course and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sluice Box - Affordable, Convenient, and near Mendenhall Glacier- DISCOUNTS ON TOURS! Reviews

7.8

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

May 20, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This was a perfect place for my mother who comes to town to teach her classes for the UAS. It was a quiet and relaxing location for her. And very spacious for the grandkids to spend time and visit.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022