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Historic Thompson House

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, towels, toilet paper
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

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Valdez, AK
  • Popular LocationValdez Museum9 min walk
  • Popular LocationValdez Post Office10 min walk
  • Popular LocationColumbia Glacier13 min walk
  • AirportValdez, AK (VDZ)6 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Valdez

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Valdez vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Valdez Museum and Valdez Post Office. Columbia Glacier and Valdez Convention and Civic Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Valdez Museum - 9 min walk
  • Valdez Post Office - 10 min walk
  • Columbia Glacier - 13 min walk
  • Valdez Convention and Civic Center - 13 min walk
  • Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Valdez, AK (VDZ) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway - 4 min walk
  • Klondike Coffee - 2 min walk
  • Latte Dah - 8 min walk
  • Alaska Halibut House - 2 min walk
  • Northern Treats - 8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Thompson House

Thompson House is historic, quirky, unique and comfortable. It survived the 1964 9.2 earthquake and tsunami that caused Old Valdez to relocate to the new and present town site. An addition more than doubled the size of the original one room cabin which included an extensive remodel.

The house sleeps 6. There are three bedrooms and a half bath upstairs, the master with a queen bed, the second with three twins, and a twin in the tower recommended for anyone over the age of 12. There are no doors separating each space. There are two futons available downstairs if needed to sleep more than six. The full bath and sauna are steps apart on the main floor.
Newly refurbished, Thompson House offers Wi fi, TV, blue ray player, new kitchen appliances, microwave, washer, dryer, freezer, on demand water heater and Toyo heater. No need to chop and haul wood! There is off street parking in front of the house.

Centrally located, it is only steps to one of the two grocery stores in town, a few blocks to the harbor, a bank and ATM, restaurants, museums, art shops, gift shops, harbor drive, beaches, ponds and down town. At the end of the Bremner St, where the house sits, you'll find a park strip with the Buccaneer Pirate Ship playground. The college is the home to the Maxine Whitney Museum and just behind it is another playground called the Treehouse park. Valdez is a small and very cute town. You'll find the locals to be friendly, kind and helpful.
Choose from the many fishing guides and out fitters, kayak rentals, excursions to the glaciers, and extensive wild life on land and in the sea. The beauty of the mountains surrounds the town with waterfalls everywhere.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: With pre approval

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Historic Thompson House Valdez
Historic Thompson House Private vacation home
Historic Thompson House Private vacation home Valdez

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Thompson House to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi (7-min drive) away from the Valdez, AK (VDZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Thompson House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Thompson House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Thompson House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Thompson House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Thompson House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Thompson House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Thompson House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Thompson House to downtown Valdez?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Valdez.

Historic Thompson House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip vacation
We picked this location and house for its distance to friends at campgrounds, stores and the harbor for boat access. The house has a unique outside and especially inside configuration. The room and bed layout is sort of a open design and the kitchen has a narrow working space but once you work this out with people staying with you, it was fine. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and stove, oven and microwave and other cooking provisions and there were plenty of blankets and linen supplies to make this stay more convenient. The heating system was easy to operate. Boot dryers were an additional bonus and were used every day, since it rained almost every day, heavily at times. Molly, the owner, was a great person to communicate with and when we needed more light in the porch area, she bought some very nice utility lights to help us use the porch We also used the propane barbecue outside! Overall, it suits our needs quite nice and we have reserved the house for future trips.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for short fishing trip
Communication was great, clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L., Montana, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Fun House
The house itself is just fun with eclectic architectural elements and decorations that speak to the history of the house and the Valdez area. Rain or sun the scenery is incredible. It was perfect for our first experience in Valdez. On the practical side, you are across the street from the grocery store and a healthy walk down to the water front. I'm 67, and you need good knees to get up the stairs. I did fine, but your downstairs option is a futon. The upstairs bed is very comfortable. The sauna was a treat. We'd never used a private one and now consider it a plus in a rental. Be careful of the top door lock on the outside. The house was a good match for the two of us. Enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and unique property
4th year staying here, always clean and easy arrangements. So nice being near Safeway and dog park plus easy to go out fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not ask for a better host.
House was as expected, host was great, great trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P., Colleyville TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Buddies
Everything was as advertised! We had a great stay and enjoyed the weather!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This fun quirky little house is fabulous. Very convenient right across the street from the Safeway and down the street from the docks. Of course you can walk everywhere in Valdez so it's a great location. Had everything we needed for cooking breakfast. Lots of room for our party of 8. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting home, with a ton of personality. Owners were super nice and extremely accommodating. Will definately be sataying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

candace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a unique property! We enjoyed looking at the features and knick knacks of everything. Great location and wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022