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MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY/ EXPERIENCE ALASKA/ 27 ACRES RIVERFRONT/ WILLOW CREEK INN

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Willow Creek Inn
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Willow, AK
  • Willow Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Willow Creek State Recreation Area
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Nancy Lakes Recreation Area
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Willow, AK (WOW)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY/ EXPERIENCE ALASKA/ 27 ACRES RIVERFRONT/ WILLOW CREEK INN

Willow Creek Inn (with wi-fi) - Just minutes off Parks Hwy. Hatcher Pass State Recreational Area. The road over Hatcher Pass opens at beginning of July & closes in October..
* Come, get away from it all on this unique river-front property ! Known for excellent Rainbow/ Steelhead trout fishing. We recommend you go out with a fishing guide unless you are a experienced fly-fishermen. There are local fishing guides in Willow.
*Willow Creek Inn is located in the foothills of the Talkeetna Mountains in the beautiful Susitna Valley with many outdoor opportunities available close by.
* The property is 27 acres of boreal forest on river-front. Built with vaulted ceilings, oak floors, large screened windows throughout & beautifully furnished, sided on exterior with cedar. House sits up over the river with a beautiful view of the winding rapids. There's a long set of stairs & a trail to the river's edge. We have kept the property wild, no lawns or flower beds, except for wildflowers.
* Willow Creek has several species of trout; rainbow, steelhead and arctic grayling. The river in front of the rental is spawning ground for silver and king salmon. Animals natural to this area are river otter, lynx, moose, brown bear and black bear. You will often see bald eagles flying up and down the river.
*Fish for salmon as close as the confluence of Willow & Deception Creeks 3 miles downstream from the rental. Many streams crossing the Parks Hwy nearby are popular fishing spots.
* Hatcher Pass State Park & the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area offer many hiking trails. Bring your camera! The road over Hatcher Pass usually opens by July 4, sometimes earlier.
* The town of Willow is centrally located to many popular & scenic places to visit such as Hatcher Pass State Park, Independence Historic Mine, Nancy Lake State Recreation Park, Matanuska Glacier, Denali National Park. Willow is surrounded by the Talkeetna Mountains to the east & the Alaska Range to the west & north and has many lakes & rivers. The re-start of the world famous Iditarod Trail Sled-Dog Race is just 7 miles from the rental on Willow Lake.
*In winter months you might view Northern Lights. Winter renters enjoy cross country skiing, snow shoeing & snow-machining. The trail leading into Hatcher Pass is minutes away.
*Towns to the south of Willow are Houston, Big Lake, Meadow Lakes, Wasilla and Palmer. To the north are towns of Talkeetna, Sunshine, Trapper Creek & Denali.
* The house has 2 bedrooms & each bedroom has a queen size bed. All linens are provided.
*The kitchen is well stocked with all the necessary dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc. to cook & serve your meals. This is a full kitchen, with side by side refrigerator- freezer, stove - oven, microwave, dishwasher & various small appliances (ceffemaker, toaster).Items such as coffee/filters, spices, s&p, oil are kept in the kitchen. Items such as toilet paper, paper towels & trash can liners are provided for your stay. Liquid dish soap as well as dishwasher tablets are provided.
*Bathroom/bedrooms are well stocked with all linens. We keep shampoo, body wash & liquid hand soap in the bathroom for your convenience. There are 2 bedrooms with a queen-bed in each, we do not offer other sleeping arrangements. We allow a maximum 4 guests that fit in 2 queen beds. No floor sleeping or couch sleeping.
*This home has a washer/dryer…no charge.
*This home does not have black-out curtains. If you’re sensitive to the long light of Alaska summers, bring eye covers. All windows have blinds.
* People from every state and around the world have stayed here and enjoyed the peacefulness of this river front property and absolutely love it!
*Keys are provided at check in.
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Owners live on property in a separate house. The rental and owner’s house have separate driveways.









Keywords: House on river, private, 27 acres, wooded, easily accessible

Property manager

Paul & Ginny
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Amenities

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Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Not baby/child proof House on river/class 2 rapids
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking; maximum stay allowed is 7 nights
No outdoor shoes* Parkingfor2veh*. We allow 4 guests, as long as 2 queen beds work for your group. Couch not to be used as bed. No floor sleeping.
No broiling in oven or deep frying on stovetop..too messy! Do not cook bacon in oven! Low allergen*no perfumes/colognes

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Willow

Located in Willow, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Willow Creek Studio, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hatcher Pass Management Area and Willow Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Willow, AK

What's nearby

  • Willow Lake - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Willow Community Center - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Willow Creek State Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Houston City Hall - 31 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Nancy Lakes Recreation Area - 43 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lead Dog Espre - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roni's Chinook Deli & Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Willow Trading Post Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Willow Trading Post - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lead Dog Espresso - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY/ EXPERIENCE ALASKA/ 27 ACRES RIVERFRONT/ WILLOW CREEK INN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY/ EXPERIENCE ALASKA/ 27 ACRES RIVERFRONT/ WILLOW CREEK INN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY/ EXPERIENCE ALASKA/ 27 ACRES RIVERFRONT/ WILLOW CREEK INN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY/ EXPERIENCE ALASKA/ 27 ACRES RIVERFRONT/ WILLOW CREEK INN located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Willow Lake, Willow Community Center and Willow Public Library. Willow Creek State Recreation Area and Ruth Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sami W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best cabin ever!

This is our 4th visit to the cabin and we look forward to our stay every year. We head up this way to help with a cool dog sledding event and we're in search of the Aurora! We found it this visit. Fully stocked cabin, great owner communication and the perfect getaway. Already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Trip

What a wonderful cozy cabin! It had everything we needed for our two night stay. Sitting on the deck listening to the creek flowing was so tranquil. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place would stay again

This is a beautiful quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Willow vacation

Very much enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was very clean and well maintained. Everything seemed well organized. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm Retreat

We had such a relaxing stay. The views are beautiful, the hosts are friendly and very accommodating. Slice of heaven! This is just what we needed after traveling and getting accustomed to the time change.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marti M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin by flowing stream

This cabin was everything we could have hoped for. Beautiful setting, clean and well appointed modern cabin, and lots of homey touches. Paul & Ginny were gracious hosts. We would love to come back sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

james z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in beautiful setting

Paul and Ginny were perfect hosts. House was well equipped. Very clean. Great water sounds from Willow Creek.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

Couldn’t be happier with this little paradise. Place was spotless clean and cozy. Had lots of seating outside on cabin deck to relax and listen to the creek. Host was Very informative about area and fishing . I give this place a A+
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed our time at Willow Creek Inn. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The creek was beautiful! We will recommend it to family and friends when they visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, beautiful house, gracious hosts!

We had a short but wonderful stay! Thank you for your hospitality! We will definitely return for a longer stay if we are in the area again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LInda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway.

Great cabin, with amazing host. If you are looking to explore north of Anchorage sites this is the place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

willow creek inn

Wonderful cabin, Fred and Ginny extremely nice and accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Bri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Very friendly, clean, and overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Wonderful winter getaway!

We had a wonderful stay at Willow Creek Inn. Very clean, well accommodated, beautiful spot and the owners were very helpful. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Cabin in Amazing Setting!

Clean, large and fully equipped cabin on a spectacular river. Ginny was a great host. One of the best (of many) VRBOs we have enjoyed over the years!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Loved sleeping with the windows open listening to the rapids in the creek. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Willow Creek Wonderful

Clean, spacious and comfortable with beautiful views of the Willow Creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laveta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a cozy, clean cabin. The owners thought of everything needed to make this a perfect stay. After a day of sightseeing we enjoyed sitting on the porch listening to the rushing river water. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean. Quiet. Scenic. Enjoyed.

We enjoyed our 2 nights here. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

angie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best VRBO ever!!!

This is our second time staying here and again beyond amazing!!! The house is beyond adorable, clean, accommodating, and private. The hosts are the best and you couldn’t ask for more. Would recommend a thousand time over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., KENAI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden beauty

Very beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin!

We couldn't of asked for a better place to stay! We felt right at home with everything fully stocked for your stay. Beautiful overlook with a patio overlooking the river. Very peaceful and quiet location. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Cabin

It was our third year visiting and the cabin is absolutely perfect. The location, the setting, the communication and just everything. The hosts, Paul and Ginny, are exceptional and always go above and beyond. Already planning our return Winter Wonderland vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely will be back

Very cozy and comfortable. Super clean. Definitely will not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

colleen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Probably the best VRBO that I have stayed in here in Alaska. Hard to beat.

Beautiful, well maintained cabin next to a large creek. Hosts are extremely attentive but give you your privacy. This is the second time I have used this cabin and already looking forward to the next.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul & Ginny

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Willow Creek Inn has WiFi.
Just minutes off the Parks Hwy on paved, state maintained road, this is a beautiful and mountainous area. Home to many rivers, lakes and much wildlife. This 27 acres was purchased in 2005, knowing well it would be the perfect place for a wonderful vacation get-away because of the unique & wild beauty of the riverfront. Construction of Willow Creek Inn began in 2006 and was open for rental in 2007. People from all over the U.S. and the world have enjoyed this wonderful riverfront property.

Why they chose this property

This is gateway to Hatcher Pass State Recreational Area. WILLOW CREEK INN is centrally located to other areas popular with visitors. There's many things to do in Willow if you love the outdoors, love to fish or just enjoy scenic beauty & wildlife.

What makes this property unique

WILLOW CREEK INN is private. The river is 75 feet from the rental and the sound of the water is soothing. This portion of the river is not accessible for motorized boats, but a favorite for rafters & kayakers. Guests have spotted and/or photographed a variety of wildlife on the property. The river’s edge is accessible by foot. Great fly-fishing for rainbow/steelhead trout. If you are an experienced fly fisherman with the right outfitting there are gravel bars you can access for fishing. Willow has excellent fishing guides who will take you down the river in a raft. In the winter, snow-machiners use the 'old military trail' to gain access into Hatcher Pass. Winter renters also enjoy viewing the Northern Lights on cold clear nights in the Northern Sky.

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