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Nine private acres - Sleeps 8 comfortably - expandable to 18

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Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining
Breakfast meal

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nine private acres - Sleeps 8 comfortably - expandable to 18

With close access to the Big Lake recreation area, the property offers a quiet wooded escape with a wrap around deck overlooking Meadows Creek, one of Alaska's anadromous salmon bearing streams.

Being on Meadows creek, "Fort Alaska" is a natural home to moose, river otter, trout, and salmon. Fish and kayak Meadows Creek within 100 feet of the unit. Situated on a private 9 acre parcel bordered by state owned 400 acre undeveloped forest.

The property offers the wild feel of Alaska yet is in close proximity to Big Lake and Wasilla. The paved road offers year-round access to Alaskan adventure but being a private 9 acre compound you have your own space to enjoy. Our quote includes a fee for kayaks, bikes, other toys and a small freezer for the storage of your fish.

With modern comforts and upgrades completed this single unit can be expanded and opened up to be a large double unit. To reserve this as a double unit to sleep up to 18 people please send an inquiry. Fort Alaska provides a nice location to relax and call your outpost to adventure. In Spring of 2024 the second unit can be rented to allow larger parties to stay together, however, it is NEVER rented to separate parties at the same time.
The property was originally built as the "Big Lake Fish Hatchery".
Today some of the historic hatchery still remains but the property has been upgraded to include comfortable natural gas central heating to keep you warm year round and designed to be business traveler friendly with independent Wifi.

Property manager

Jeff & Carrie Maichel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 area

Map
Wasilla, AK

What's nearby

  • Rocky Lake State Recreation Site - 13 min walk
  • Big Lake South State Recreation Site - 5 min drive
  • Big Lake North State Recreation Area - 5 min drive
  • Settlers Bay Golf Course - 23 min drive
  • Port of Anchorage - 67 min drive

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 19 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floaters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lumberyard Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aardvark Catering and Pizza Thyme - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Lake Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Houston Lodge - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nine private acres - Sleeps 8 comfortably - expandable to 18 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nine private acres - Sleeps 8 comfortably - expandable to 18?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nine private acres - Sleeps 8 comfortably - expandable to 18?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nine private acres - Sleeps 8 comfortably - expandable to 18 located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Big Lake South State Recreation Site and within 16 miles (25 km) of Settlers Bay Golf Course and Lucile Lake. Alaska Live Steamers and Iditarod Trail Headquarters are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherrye R., Trenton, Fl, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home/cabin north of Wasilla.
Accommodations were all top of the line, from the appliances to the comfy beds to the thick carpeting, everything looked brand new. Great family set-up. Beautiful backyard with fire pit, gas grill and gazebo with table, chairs and picnic table. Gentle running creek is a nice accent. Fast responses from the host, Carrie, she made sure we had everything we needed. We used Fort Alaska as our home base from which to go on our daily adventures. Hatcher Pass and Eklutna Lake were two of our favorite places. Floaters Restaurant, nearby has great food!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024