Red Sled Lakefront Cabin

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A person sitting by a campfire near a lake, surrounded by trees and rocks.
A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a snow-covered landscape with trees.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a window overlooking a lake.
A wooden interior with a window, a coat rack, and a calendar.
A compact laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, wooden cabinetry, a small window with a view of trees, and a woven basket on the countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Talkeetna, AK
  • Place, Denali Brewing Company
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Montana Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Woman Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft "bedroom"

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Talkeetna

Located in Talkeetna, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Talkeetna Historical Society Museum and Aurora Dora are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Denali Brewing Company and Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Talkeetna, AK

What's nearby

  • Denali Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Montana Lake - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Question Lake - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Woman Lake - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Montana Creek State Recreation Site - 13 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Talkeetna Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brown Bear Espresso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Denali Brewing Company Tasting Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪My Mom's Thai Tastes Talkeetna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Y-Knot Bbq & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪H & H Lakeview Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Sled Lakefront Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Red Sled Lakefront Cabin ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Sled Lakefront Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Sled Lakefront Cabin ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Sled Lakefront Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Alaska Railroad and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Denali Brewing Company. Section House Lake and Lake One are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely lakefront cabin in a great location. My friend and her dog, and I stayed two nights - wish it could have been a week! Everything we needed was right there - enjoyed reading a book off the shelf of local legend Pilot, and the coffee for the filter machine was delicious. Thanks very much - will definitely stay again if back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Thanks for your kind review, Megan. Happy to host you again any time! Glad you enjoyed a book from the shelf, as I do myself often when travelling.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! Only thing missing would have been able to kayak to see the beautiful lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cabin. Had everything we needed and the view was beautiful! Would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay, Sandy and found everything there you needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! So clean and the host thought of everything you could possibly need. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
You are welcome back any time, I’m glad you enjoyed the Red Sled.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay! The Red Sled has everything you need. It’s immaculate, beds are comfy and the lake view along with the fire pit were amazing! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful area on a very pretty small lake/pond, comfortable, cute cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2025
Glad you enjoyed the peacefulness surrounding the Red Sled cabin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent cabin!

Very clean and beautiful cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Thanks Jason, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay at Red Sled cabin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fantastic and a good location for us while we stayed in Talkeetna. Very clean and a great view right out of the living room
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed the Red Sled cabin Aaron. Come back again! Holly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect vacation rental. The cabin is truly amazing. The beds are comfy and it is equipped with everything needed. We especially enjoyed the view of the lake and the welcoming sounds of the loons.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay, and mentioned the comfortable beds. I imagine that is the most important feature of overnight lodging for most people! The loons are a nice bonus feature.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin, great hosts.

We loved our stay at the red sled, but you might want to bring drinking water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! The wells around the lake do have iron in them but we have invested in a three-filter system to insure water is pure and testing confirms that. However, a Brita filter will be added to the kitchen supplies for those who prefer additional filtering.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

We loved the cabin and property so much. Holly was very responsive, helpful, and kind. We even saw the aurora from the cabin multiple nights! We will be staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay Audrey and what a nice bonus to view the aurora from the Red Sled. You are welcome back any time, winter or summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and clean

The home is adorable! It was well stocked with all the little things. Views were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thanks Heather, I’m so glad you enjoyed the Red Sled cabin and found it stocked with everything you needed. Something about the lake views from the cabin make it so relaxing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need, nothing you don't!

The Red Sled was so cozy and beautiful! It was the perfect, serene place to relax and enjoy the quiet surroundings of the lake, trees and mountains. We loved our 3 days here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
I'm so glad you found the Red Sled cabin a perfectly serene place to enjoy your stay in Talkeetna, Dan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cabin, Loved it!

The cabin was wonderful and in such a beautiful setting by the lake. It was easy to get to, just a mile or so off the highway. Very private, so quiet, and still close to Talkeetna for shopping or dining. We visited Talkeetna and the river, drove to Denali one day, and had supper at the brewery. Thanks for such a great place to stay, were already planning our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
So glad you enjoyed the cabin Jerry. I’ll certainly be happy to host you again any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Red Sled

Good amenities, love the "red sled" decorations, host responded fast when I had questions, good location too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and quiet setting with beautiful fall colors. Lovely walking trails a few miles away. Friendly and responsive owner. We loved the fire pit with lake view, and all the appliances were so nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy lakeside cabin near Talkeetna

We enjoyed staying in this warm and cozy cabin in the woods on a lake near Talkeetna. It was very clean and well-stocked, and the host provided lots of helpful information about the area. It was fun to see the loon parents in the lake fishing for the young loon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay, and got to watch the loon couple fishing for their baby! It’s a magical place to relax.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin in the Woods

We spent the first few days of the new year at the Red Sled cabin. It was cozy and clean, with a nice view of the lake. A great place to hang out and play games.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2023
I'm glad you chose the Red Sled to have some time off for relaxation. If you have suggestions to improve on the game selection at the cabin feel free to let me know!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first time to Alaska and greatly appreciated The location of this house. Close enough to Anchorage, Denali State Park, and talkeetna. We went off-season so there were many things that were closed but there were no crowds and traffic was good. It rained just about every day that we were here so it was nice to have the cabin with a porch that we could sit on and enjoy the lake. Lovely house, just what you need, and very clean. Would definitely stay here again if I ever visit the area again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
You made the best of a rainy situation, Julie! Glad you enjoyed the Red Sled and would be happy to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oosik weekend getaway

We had the best time staying at the red sled property. It was so cozy, well stocked, and a great quiet location. The only thing that made it challenging for our group was not having a door on one of the bedrooms as we had a 4 year old that had an early bedtime.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Sarah. Future plans later in 2023 include closing off the sleeping loft with a door at the stairway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ms. Red Soed

Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2024
Glad you enjoyed the cabin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful setting and amenities

The setting and view out the back wall and porch were wonderful. The coffee station was great and there were plenty of towels and blankets. There was a fire ban when we were visiting, otherwise we would have used the fire pit. Not recommended for large groups looking for privacy from one another, but we were happy for the communal spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Red Sled cabin, Megan and I too wish there had not been an area-wide fire ban during your time here. Thanks for so accurately describing the experience so others choose the right property for them as well. Holly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, scenic, and spacious for 2 people. This was my son’s favorite place in Alaska. Close enough to the brewery, Burch syrup shop, IGA grocery store, gas station and downtown area where we enjoyed shops, restaurants, hiking, zip-lining, plane ride to Denali and ATV ride. It was quiet and relaxing. Saw a moose through the window just outside. Would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
I’m so glad you and your son enjoyed the cabin and your stay in the Talkeetna area! I hope you both get an opportunity to return some day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Very clean with comfortable beds. Great property on a lake. We got to watch beavers and loons. The owner was awesome and let us switch weekends due to medical appointments. That was greatly appreciated! Our family got to have a quiet weekend to unwind. Took a flight to Denali with K2 Aviation which is a must while in Talkeetna. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2024
So glad you enjoyed the Red Sled cabin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene lake setting

Perfect. A place for my wife and I to rest and rejuvenate from our long travel to Alaska from North Carolina. Walking on the remote road around the cabin and sitting on porch and watching wildlife. Pretty darn cool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
So glad you found the Red Sled cabin a respite from your travels! Have a safe journey back home.
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