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Nine private acres - Sleeps 8 comfortably - expandable to 18

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Property Entrance
Exterior
Comfy Couch
Full Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wasilla, AK
  • Rocky Lake State Recreation Site
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lynda Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Big Lake North State Recreation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Big Lake, AK (BGQ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs King/Bunk

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Please use cutting boards, no knives etc. on counters.
NO Smoking on property.

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

About the area

Big Lake

Located in Big Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Lake State Recreation Site and Big Lake South State Recreation Site, while Alaska Museum of Transportation & Industry and Iditarod Trail Headquarters are cultural highlights. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Wasilla, AK

What's nearby

  • Rocky Lake State Recreation Site - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lynda Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Big Lake South State Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Big Lake North State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Houston City Hall - 13 min drive - 15.2 km

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 within a 15-minute walk of Stepan Lake and Rocky Lake State Recreation Site. Lynda Lake and Lazy Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherrye R.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Jeff & Carrie Maichel

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Languages:

English