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A small attic bedroom with two beds, a skylight, and a window. - Historic Thompson House (Valdez)
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a green sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large round window. - Historic Thompson House (Valdez)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a staircase with books as steps, and a kitchen in the background. - Historic Thompson House (Valdez)
A narrow hallway with a wooden door at the end leading to a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets. - Historic Thompson House (Valdez)
A building with a green roof, a circular window, and a door with a red frame. - Historic Thompson House (Valdez)
Historic Thompson House provides amenities like laundry facilities and a sauna. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

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About this property

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
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: With pre approval

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
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Valdez, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruth Pond Park and Columbia Glacier, while Valdez Museum and Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum are cultural highlights. Shoup Bay State Marine Park and Jack Bay State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. Visit our Valdez travel guide
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Valdez, AK

What's nearby

  • A glacier with icebergs in a turquoise river surrounded by mountains.
    Columbia Glacier
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Valdez Post Office
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Valdez Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ruth Pond Park
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Valdez Convention and Civic Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Valdez, AK (VDZ)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Fat Mermaid
    10 min walk
  • Rogues Garden
    11 min walk
  • The Stampmill
    11 min walk
  • The Coffee Company
    8 min walk
  • The Roadside Potatohead
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Thompson House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Thompson House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Thompson House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Thompson House located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Valdez Museum and Valdez Post Office. Ruth Pond Park and Columbia Glacier are also within 15 minutes.

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