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Now taking reservations for 2026-2027 season at The Cottage at Dry Creek" #2

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Black Diamond Golf Course
  • Place, Denali National Park Visitors Center
  • Place, Stampede Trailhead

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Now taking reservations for 2026-2027 season at The Cottage at Dry Creek" #2

Located 14 miles north of the visitor center of Denali National Park, this newly built 1 bedrooms, one bath cottage accommodates four people comfortably. The bedroom has queen size bed with a memory foam mattress, quality linens, a nice size closet, dresser and night stands with plenty of USB ports to charge your phones and portable computer devices.

The bedroom has a ceiling fan for summer days and thermal black-out curtains for those short summer nights. The bathroom has sink, 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.
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 height table area for 4 and outside seating with 4 chairs & table.
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 4 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 20ft by 8ft wide deck equipped with a gas BBQ grill and table & chairs. 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 futon sofa sleeper, 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 #2 is:
500 sq ft of interior space
160 sq ft of covered patio
One bedroom 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 2 adults comfortably.
The living room has a futon sleeper sofa. This is a good option for vacationers who don’t mind having the one adult or two small children as additional guests.

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

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

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

Healy

Located in Healy, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Denali National Park and Antler Ridge Trail can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Diamond Golf Course.
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Healy, AK

What's nearby

  • Tri-Valley Community Library - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Wilderness Access Center - 24 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 26 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Stampede Trailhead - 34 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Diamond Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪49th State Brewing Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alaskan Coffee Bean - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Totem Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Outpost Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Now taking reservations for 2026-2027 season at The Cottage at Dry Creek" #2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Now taking reservations for 2026-2027 season at The Cottage at Dry Creek" #2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Now taking reservations for 2026-2027 season at The Cottage at Dry Creek" #2?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Now taking reservations for 2026-2027 season at The Cottage at Dry Creek" #2 located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Tri-Valley Community Library and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Black Diamond Golf Course. Antler Ridge Trail and Kantishna Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and I’ve never stayed at a place that was so organized and well stocked. Really nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin close to Denali. New, high quality, quiet, nice setting, well furnished, extra amenities provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otto W.

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

Perfect spot to stay close to Denali

True to posting… The place was wonderful! Tucked away and peaceful! All the amenities you could need! We enjoyed our stay immensely! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable. We loved the “cabiny” feel. Host initiated conversations and was readily available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful vacation spot located within the pine trees. The Cottage is very clean, quiet, beautifully decorated and the kitchen has everything you can think of to cook your own meals. In the future, if our travels brings us to Alaska, we will definitely return here. Thank you for sharing this lovely Cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Lovely property and view

My husband and I enjoyed 3 nights here while visiting Denali NP. We were about 15 min away from the visitor center and very close to gas stations/restaurants. The property is immaculate, well stocked, clean, and quiet and restful. We highly recommend and would love to return for a future stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Off the beaten path

A wonderful home with everything we needed for our stay. Very quiet, scenic views. An easy drive to Denali National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

K L.

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

This is the perfect quiet place for Denali

Cute property tucked into the woods less than 30 minutes from Denali National Park. Well stocked and extremely clean. So quiet and very easy to get to. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lin Y.

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

Amazing stay!

This cottage was the perfect home base for our trip to Denali National Park! The place is beautifully maintained and spotless. Love all the thoughtful details throughout like the baseboard heater under the towel bar in the bathroom and quality kitchen appliances.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

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

A superb location and very quiet

Very impressed with cleanliness and availability of full kitchen. Nice porch with gas grill and table and chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy cottage

We loved our stay at this cozy cottage! It’s is very comfortable and located close to nearby attractions. Communication was seamless! The host was responsive and considerate, ensuring our stay was comfortable from start to finish
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Great house for exploring Denali

10 minutes from the park. Extremely clean with very nice appliances and features.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timmy D.

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

Very nice

Great little cottage for a gateway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari W.

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

Beautiful property and location

The property has amazing views of the mountains and is in a quiet wooded area with wildlife. It is located close to the grocery store, gas station and restaurants. The interior is beautifully decorated and spacious, and includes all the amenities that made us feel at home. We enjoyed eating outside on the patio. The hosts were great about communicating with us. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Wonderful cottage!

The owners were very nice and accommodating. This cottage was just as described and a perfect location for our time in the Denali area. It’s a short drive to the park with a restaurant and grocery store very close by. Extremely clean, well appointed and stocked with everything you could need. Love the labels….sure makes finding everything easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Fantastic property in prime location

After a long day of exploring the national park, it was such a relief to be able to come back to the cottage to relax. The property has all the equipment you would need to cook just about anything. Property is conveniently located 20 minutes from Denali National Park and less than 5 minutes from the nearest grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Talkeetna Charming

My husband and I truly enjoy our stay in the charming tiny cabin that fits perfectly with the charm of Talkeetna. It was clean, cozy and stocked with everything that you could need and more. Communication with host was easy and we appreciate their genuine willingness to do whatever needed to make our stay pleasant. Make sure to take the hike down to fish lake and plan time for an adult beverage at the nearby Denali Brewing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

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

Love, love, LOVE

We stayed here for 5 nights, and it was the icing on the cake! On top of the beautiful view and the quiet area of where our cabin was located, the hosts thought of everything! We came in to a spotless cottage with everything we needed for our stay. Everything from the basic necessities, to a full array of cleaning/ laundry supplies, some basic food necessities for our stay, they even had bear and bug spray for our hikes around Denali National Park! The kitchen had everything you would need to cook some great meals! Honestly would not hesitate to stay again! The cabin was definitely one of the highlights to our honeymoon in the beautiful state of Alaska!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Beautiful Spot Near Denali

We had a wonderful stay at Cottage at Dry Creek! Our host, David, responded right away to lend a hand when needed. The cabin is just as pictured, and the views right off the back porch were amazing! Everything we needed was provided, from a fully stocked kitchen to plenty of towels to hiking supplies. (Caveat: in the winter months almost everything in Healy is closed.) We enjoyed the short drive to Denali and explored the part of the park that was open in the winter. I'm old so we did the short and easy hikes lol. We can't say enough about the beauty of the location or the responsiveness of our hosts when we reached out. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Near Denali National Park in Healy

This is a gorgeous little cottage- exceptionally clean and convenient indoors and location-wise. A beautiful 15 min drive to the park and restaurants, and a nearby grocery store 2 minutes away. The setting is young spruce forest- we had a moose visitor right behind the deck! There is one other cottage next door but it still is very private. All communications were excellent. The space was perfect for us - one couple and adult son. Thanks, David, for a wonderful stsy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Quiet Cabin in the Woods!

We enjoyed this property immensely! It is a quiet cabin in the woods near Denali National Park. The cabin itself has very modern, streamlined decor. The kitchen is stocked well with spices you might need, pots, pans, and plenty of dishes. There are lots of little extras, like Ziplock bags, that are helpful. There is a washer and dryer, which was super convenient for us. The hosts do a great job with the check-in process. They responded quickly to a couple of questions I had. If you’re looking for a quiet, convenient place to stay to explore the Denali area, I highly recommend this great, peaceful cabin in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

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

New and fully stocked small home out on a dirt road

Home is comfortable and fully stocked with everything needed. It is in a beautiful and quiet location, though a fair bit out from the town. Our only major disappointment was the terrible quality of the internet. My husband works every morning and had to go to a coffee shop in town. It's hardly adequate to do research on hiking and restaurants in the area. For the price I expected that they would have made the investment.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were amazing. Allowed for early check in. Place was immaculate and great location. A little off the beaten track but highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. Very nice cabin and close to Denali! The cabin had all the amenities you could ask for. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our 3 night stay here very much. It had everything we needed, well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer and comfortable bed. The cottage was only about 20 minutes from Denali. The road in to the cottage was a little rough but no problem for our sedan. The hosts were excellent and easy to communicate with if need be. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Walters & David Santos

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David and wife Shannon 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

We are now taking reservation for the upcoming for the 2023 season.

Please check our VRBO.com/1768649 listing for photos of the interior of the Cottage and reviews from our past guest .

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 staff are a long time year around resident of Healy.
They are 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 too many activities in and near Denali National Park.
Quiet Location, easy to get to. Beautiful area, great surroundings , brand new build.

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