On a small pond near Mendenhall Glacier, this large, jaw-droppingly landscaped home may be Alaska's finest B&B. Owners Diane and Steven Pearson pull out all the stops for guests, with two outdoor hot tubs; ambient fireplaces; jetted bathtubs; a library full of books, DVDs, and videotapes; four-poster beds with high-end mattresses; private balconies; and a well-stocked breakfast nook. Diane Pearson is an itinerary planner extraordinaire and she's even licensed to teach yoga and perform weddings. Guests can borrow paddleboats, kayaks, canoes, fishing poles, hiking gear, and cross-country skis. There's yoga on the deck each morning, wine and cheese in the evening, and never a shortage of friendly conversation. The Pearsons also have two condos ($199-$249 per night, one-week minimum) closer to town, which sleep four people each.
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