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Now taking reservations for 2024-25 season at <br>" The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1

Now taking reservations for 2024-25 season at <br>" The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1

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Patio
Private kitchen
Master bedroom
Master Bedroom closets
Second bedroom

Overview of Now taking reservations for 2024-25 season at <br>" The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

Map
Healy, AK
  • Popular LocationBlack Diamond Golf Course5 min drive
  • Popular LocationDenali National Park Visitors Center21 min drive
  • Popular LocationStampede Trailhead26 min drive
  • AirportFairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)116 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom -1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom-2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Now taking reservations for 2024-25 season at <br>" The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1

The Cottage at Dry Creek - An All-Season Getaway.

Located 14 miles north of the visitor center of Denali National Park, this newly built two bedrooms, one bath cottage accommodates four people comfortably. Each bedroom has queen size bed with a memory foam mattress, quality linens, a nice size closet, full size dresser and night stands with USB equipped lamps to charge your phones and portable computer devices.

Each bedroom has a ceiling fan for summer days and thermal black-out curtains for those short summer nights. The bathroom has double sinks, a tiled walk-in shower and great water pressure. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and a hair dryer are provided for your convenience. Hand and bath towels are provided and will be changed every three days if your plans including 5 or more days.

The cottage is equipped with a full size stacked washer and dryer along with laundry detergent and fabric softener for your use. An iron and ironing board are also available in the cottage.

The kitchen includes a full size refrigerator with filtered water and ice maker; an electric stove, convection oven and microwave as well as a dishwasher.
The counter area has seating for six and a dining table has 2 additional chairs. The Cottage’s small appliances include a coffee maker, toaster, tea pot, blender, electric hand mixer, waffle maker, rice cooker/steamer and a full complement of pots, pans and baking dishes.
You’ll have all the needed cooking utensils to cook a simple meal or a gourmet feast if you choose. The kitchen has a full assortment of everyday spices, condiments in the refrigerator and a variety of sweeteners for your included coffee and tea. Service for six of flatware, dishes and glassware will make serving any meal a pleasure.

So you can enjoy the wonderful Alaskan outdoors while you’re our guest “The Cottage at Dry Creek” has a spacious covered 26ft by 8ft wide deck equipped with a gas barbeque grill and dining table. The hand-railed staircase and deck allows you watch the awe inspiring sunrises and sunsets. From September to March the deck is an excellent viewing area to watch and photograph the Northern Lights. If you feel a chill, you can still enjoy the view from the comfort of the living room looking through the patio door and large picture windows. Moose, lynx, red fox and rabbits can frequently be seen in the surrounding area.

The living room has a sleeper sofa, love seat, end tables with lamps and a 65” High Definition Television. You’ll be able to enjoy watching a variety of specialty television apps as well as satellite television with local Alaskan channels so you can always be informed of the changing weather. With windows throughout the living room, kitchen and dining areas, a large ceiling fan will provide that fresh, open air feeling.

For the winter vacationer, when entering the cottage, you’ll pass through an arctic vestibule where you can remove your coats, jackets and shoes. Upon entering you’ll find the cottage is well insulated and equipped with a Toyo heater as well as baseboard electric heaters in the bedrooms and bathroom, if you need a little extra warmth.

Outside outlets and extension cords are available for your vehicle in the event a “plug in” is required.




The Cottage @ Dry Creek is:
912 sq ft of interior space
208 sq ft of covered patio
Two bedrooms and one bath
Full size fully equipped kitchen
Full size washer-dryer
Satellite television, Wi-Fi and Internet
LTE/4G in the surrounding area
Gas Barbeque Grill.

The cottage will accommodate 4 adults comfortably.
The living room has a sleeper sofa. This is a good option for vacationers who don’t mind having the one or two additional guests.

We have strict no smoking policy and no pet policy in the cottage and on the property.

Property manager

Shannon Walters & David Santos
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests that smoke in the Cottage and it effects the interior with the smell of cigarette, pipe tobacco, Cannabis. There is a $500.00 cleaning fee

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Healy

This cottage is located in Healy. Black Diamond Golf Course and Stampede Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Denali National Park and Wilderness Access Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Healy, AK

What's nearby

  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Wilderness Access Center - 19 min drive
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 21 min drive
  • Stampede Trailhead - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • 49th State Brewing Co. - 3 min drive
  • The Perch Restaurant, Bar, and Cabins - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Now taking reservations for 2024-25 season at <br>" The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Now taking reservations for 2024-25 season at <br>" The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Now taking reservations for 2024-25 season at <br>" The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Now taking reservations for 2024-25 season at <br>" The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1 located?

Situated in Healy, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Black Diamond Golf Course and within 12 miles (20 km) of Stampede Trailhead and Denali National Park. Denali National Park Visitors Center and Wilderness Access Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maya V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay
We had a wonderful time. David and Shannon were incredibly helpful by communicating with me the days preceding my stay and during, including weather reports and driving conditions. I really appreciated their thoughtfulness and kindness. The place was wonderful, extremely convenient and very close to the park. I am looking forward to returning with my kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Denali
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing
The cottage was very modern, well stocked, and comfortable. We were very happy with everything and wished we could have stayed longer. Will definitely return.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a sweet getaway
incredible view, very clean, very comfortable, all the amenities we wanted, more than expected, loved it, northern lights out the kitchen window
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall 2023
Great location and home! We will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Walters & David Santos

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David Santos and wife Shannon Walters have had ties to the community for over 40 years, with past and present family members living in Healy. They wanted to return to the community and build "The Cottage at Dry Creek" to share, with visitors, the experience, beauty and magnificence this area has to offer.

Why they chose this property

The " Cottage" is built especially for vacationers that are looking for a retreat to come and relax in after exploring all that Alaska has to offer. Although just minutes to surrounding shopping and restaurants, our guest will have a sense of seclusion and privacy.

Our property manager is a long time year around resident of Healy.
She is very knowledgeable of the dining and activities in the surrounding areas and will always make sure our cottage guest are comfortable.

What makes this property unique

Close proximity to of the many activities in and near Denali National Park.
Quiet Location, easy to get to. Beautiful area, great surroundings , brand new build.

Languages:

English

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