Some backyards are for mowing. This one's for living in -- hot tub nights, a fire pit that turns ''quick drink'' into three hours, and a place for a grill setup that means you're hosting whether you planned to or not. Your friends are going to have a hard time leaving, and honestly, so will you.

Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with room for RV parking, this four bedroom home gives you the space and the privacy that's getting harder to find. The owners took real care of this place -- it shows in every corner, not just the obvious ones.

Covered front porch for morning coffee. Covered back deck for everything else. Rain or shine, Alaska doesn't get to decide whether you enjoy your own house.