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Historic Thompson House

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (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
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

Pets not 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

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Valdez, AK

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

  • ‪Old Town Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Klondike Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sacred Grounds - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alaska Halibut House - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Thompson House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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. Columbia Glacier and Valdez Convention and Civic Center are also within 15 minutes.

Historic Thompson House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelly, Woodbridge

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical characteristics are profound. Close to everything in Valdez.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of 6
We’re a family of 6 with 4 teenage boys winding our way through AK for the first time. Valdez is our midway point and the historic house was perfect. It is quirky and quaint which adds appeal. We loved that we had a kitchen and space to spread out. The washer and dryer were put to great use and being able to walk everywhere was perfect! We rented bikes from the Fat Mermaid and tried out ice cream from a couple of the stands. Walking to Safeway was helpful in making meals and we just enjoyed being out and about and a couple of rest days in between a fishing charter. I highly recommend utilizing this house - the space and location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was large enough for all of our needs. The owner was very responsive and wonderful. The house was beautiful and well taken care of!

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

Amy, Fairbanks

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really cool place, really great location
Molly was an awesome responsive host. The house was really neat and unique. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the Valdez area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silver fishing trip
Wonderful location, great character in the house. They've added lots of new things and updated from last year. Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This house has so much character. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lee B., Idaho Falls, ID. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
The property worked well for 4 guys fishing trip
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical Thompson House
My husband, two daughters and my in-laws all stayed here for two nights. The house was very comfortable with lots of sleeping room. The twin beds upstairs are extremely close to the roof walls, which the girls didn’t mind. My husband and I chose to sleep downstairs on the futon. I loved all the stained glass throughout the house and the history behind it. Hardest thing to get used to is the constant sunlight in the summer. There were no shades on some of the windows so it was always b
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing with the guys
Worked very well for the guys to use on a fishing trip. The only bottle neck was only one shower in the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day weekend
So convenient, across from Safeway and 2 blocks from dog park. House has such character and history! Having the fold out on the first level as stairs and up levels are a little risky for anyone unsteady. Will look for it first every time we go back to Valdez!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We really enjoyed our stay. The location is convenient for walking in town, house was clean and comfortable, we liked the historical touches, and how often do you have a chance to sleep in a tower?

10/10 Excellent

Vicky W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Looking for a cool place to stay in Valdez?
Our family of 6 stayed here for 2 nights. It is conveniently located (literally across the street from the grocery store), super clean and has a rich history. My oldest slept in the tower and loved it. My younger boys said the beds were "super comfy" and the queen bed was comfy too! Put it this way, if I ever get back to Valdez, I'll check to see if this place is available!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betsi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Everything about our stay was great, and the owners were always quick to get back to me with questions! The stairs aren’t super kid friendly, but we managed. We loved the history behind the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sahar M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, cozy, and comfortable historical home to stay in while visiting Valdez.
My family absolutely enjoyed this Home! It was perfect for our 4 day, 3 night stay. It’s conveniently located next to the grocery store and local shops. It’s even located next to the dog park which our dog enjoyed. We walked around exploring and came home and enjoyed the sauna on the rainy evenings. It’s very cozy and comforting with privacy. We will definitely be staying at this home anytime we come visit Valdez!!