Entire home

Historic Thompson House

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Towels, toilet paper
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Check out the area

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

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

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

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

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game 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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: With pre approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 area

Valdez

Located in Valdez, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Columbia Glacier and Shoup Bay State Marine Park, while Valdez Museum and Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum are cultural highlights. Jack Bay State Marine Park and Shoup Glacier State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Thompson House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday 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.

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" "
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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

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

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled 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

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Valdez
Structure Type
Private vacation home