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Trailside Alaska - King, Wifi, Shower, Kitchen/Coffee, Deck

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 393 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Trailside Alaska - King, Wifi, Shower, Kitchen/Coffee, Deck

Embark on a memorable adventure at our Trailside Alaska vacation rental @ Mile 73, the perfect basecamp to explore Denali, Talkeetna, and Willow. Experience comfort with a stunning upstairs viewing area for the Northern Lights, complete with king-size bed, pocket twin bed, table for four, and guest Mac/desk with fast wifi. Downstairs, cook up a storm in the fully equipped kitchen, enjoy a hot shower and the Trailside's perfect year round climate control. With free Netflix and Disney+, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And since on site we offer the most affordable dog sled tours and experiences year round, you're already home. Check out our website (alaskadogcenter.com/tours) and book family and senior friendly dog sled tours.
Take in the beauty of Alaska from the massive 24 by 76 foot "SuperDeck". The deck is perfect for watching dog teams go by, long sunsets, Northern Lights viewing, and for relaxing after a day of adventures.
With easy access to the highway, private parking for cars and trailers, and located near Hatcher's Pass, Nancy Lakes Recreation Areas, and Little Susitna Landing, you'll have easy access to the best Alaska has to offer.
Enjoy the convenience during the summer months of our famous Trailside Cafe @ Mile 73. Order fresh meals, coffee drinks, smoothies, and desserts. The Trailside Vacation Rental is known for its unique location on sled dog training trails in the dog mushing capital of the world. Book your stay today and experience Alaska like never before!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Safety features

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

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

501057

About the neighborhood

Located in Willow, this vacation home is in a rural area. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Willow Creek Studio, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kashwitna Lake and Willow Lake.
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AK, Willow

What's nearby

  • Willow Community Center - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Willow Creek State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Willow Creek Studio - 14 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Florence Lake - 25 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Hatcher Pass Management Area - 58 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lead Dog Espre - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Roni's Chinook Deli & Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Willow Trading Post Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • Trailside Cafe
  • Willow Trading Post

Frequently asked questions

Is Trailside Alaska - King, Wifi, Shower, Kitchen/Coffee, Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Trailside Alaska - King, Wifi, Shower, Kitchen/Coffee, Deck?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trailside Alaska - King, Wifi, Shower, Kitchen/Coffee, Deck?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Trailside Alaska - King, Wifi, Shower, Kitchen/Coffee, Deck located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out vacation home in Willow is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kashwitna Lake, Willow Lake, and Ruth Lake. Willow Creek State Recreation Area and Long Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Trailside Alaska - King, Wifi, Shower, Kitchen/Coffee, Deck Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ephantus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

patty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great fun! Unique and fun place to stay. We went on the dog sled ride and had such a great experience with Carrie explaining everything and letting us help with the dogs. They were so great- everything was!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn and Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Trailside was simply perfect. Spacious, quiet, comfortable, and a great value. Generously and warmly appointed. Super friendly (and inspiring) hosts. Felt like home. Sweet dogs nearby, and a fabulous cafe next store. I wish we were here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pepper

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thank you so much for the wonderful day/night. Kale & Carrie were great at communicating. Check in and check out were a breeze. The place is clean, cozy and just what we needed after a day of travel. And it has the tallest shower I have ever seen.! very dog friendly!! highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very dog friendly! Cozy place but light switches are limited for going up and down stairs - need a flashlight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue Moorer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is an entire 1-bedroom house - full kitchen, large bedroom with a heavenly king bed plus a built-in bunk bed. We were invited to use the washer, which helped a lot. Sat out on the deck to relax. There’s a cafe on property with fantastic meals -very reasonably priced and so good that we ended up eating breakfast, lunch and dinner there over the 2 days. Hint; the scones and pulled pork sliders were delish and the triple chocolate cheesecake took care of my sweet tooth for days. We chose this property for the closeness to the guided fishing trip hubby had booked and it ended up being one of the best spots on our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Fitzpatrick F.

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

Warm & Toasty

with all the firewood we could ever need, our stay in Willow was warm and toasty! The perfect place to get away from life for a few days, just to relax and soak in the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dorothy t.

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

Nice and comfy

The cabin is spacious, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Della S.

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

Willow

The property is quite a lovely place to stay. Plenty of space to hang out and relax, go on a walk about, or relax in the hammock. Always clean, fully stocked kitchen and comfy beds. 10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Nice place to stay

First time in Alaska. Impressive area to visit. Clean quite place to stay. Plus has a place right next door to eat. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Beautiful and cozy stay

We had a great time during our stay! Check in/out was super easy, and the property manager came by to show us how to work the stove. The house was beautiful and cozy, and we loved the views out the windows from the second floor. If we come back to the area we will definitely try and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Visiting family close by!

We loved the property and its proximity to family. Host Kale was super friendly and easy to work with. Met a few of the dogs! We will definitely be back. We even saw Denali every day we were here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan M.

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

Honeymoon

Communication with host was awesome, check in was super easy, and stay was great! Cozy cabin lower level, with a really nice large bedroom upstairs. Large patio for hanging out, and the sounds of howling sled dogs in the morning really accents the Alaskan outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall E.

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

Super comfortable stay in Willow

My wife and I loved the time we spent in Willow and hope to go back again some day. Next time we hope to do a kennel tour or go for a dog sled tour. This stay was part of a trip we’ll remember the rest of our lives. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

clifford s.

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

Willow

Awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg B.

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

Overnight stay.

Awesome cabin. If I knew a propane grill was available I would have brought items to grill. Suggest including a picture of the grill. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot S.

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

Gem in the heart of Willow

Perfect spot for single individual, couple or small family. Full kitchen had all the basics needed, fantastic location, the cafe next door open 8am-8pm was HUGE, food/service exceeded expectations and the dogs were a pleasant surprise. Kale is the ultimate host and made me + my 9yo feel at home from the movement we arrived all thru check out. We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

The hospitality and passion of the dog lovers is wonderful

Lovely stay here! The people who own this place also own ann amazing team of worker dogs who train for the iditirod. They love the area, their life, and love to share their modern cabin with us! Trailside Cafe is run next door, and the food is excellent. The beds (king and twin) beds, both upstairs, are comfy. Note that the bathroom is only downstairs. Lovely hosts and the best of luck to them!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Easy

Clean, and pet friendly. Not always an easy combination to find. But Kale and Carrie did great with both
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole D.

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

Lovely Pitstop in Willow

First timers to AK, trying to take in the full experience. Had a great stop here in Willow! We were able to meet Kale and a few four-legged friends to round out our stay. Kale was welcoming and helpful in providing the lay of the land & the place was very clean, inviting and provided many opportunities for hanging out + cool views. Thanks for a great intro to AK!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved everything. The place was beautiful, clean and warm with great decor! Great location for our visit to Talkeetna and then to Denali. Easy to get to and the hosts are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Della S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

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

Great stay!!

My wife and I stayed here for a portion of our honeymoon. We had a fantastic time here the facility was wonderful, comfortable bed, perfect wood burner for cold nights. The hosts are great to work with and accommodate your needs very well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023