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Modern Log Cabin Vacation Rental with En Suite Sauna in Talkeetna, Alaska

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Welcome to Hale Kōlea Cabin in east Talkeetna, Alaska!
Hale Kōlea Cabin, just a 15-minute walk from historic downtown Talkeetna.
Summer ready at Hale Kōlea Cabin
Hale Kōlea Cabin welcoming studio (no bedrooms) layout.
Hale Kolea Cabin entry and living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Talkeetna, AK
  • Place, Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Talkeetna Riverfront Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom Area

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Modern Log Cabin Vacation Rental with En Suite Sauna in Talkeetna, Alaska

Hale Kōlea (Ha-lay Co-lay-ah) Cabin is an available custom built log cabin and legally-operated* vacation rental located in the rural neighborhood of east Talkeetna, just a 15-minute walk from the popular historic district. We are a SMOKE FREE, NO PETS and #OpenToAll establishment that measures 616 sq/feet (57.23 sq/m) and designed with a welcoming open studio layout (no bedrooms). Hale Kōlea Cabin vacation rental is an ideal getaway for two persons with a queen bed available.

Modern amenities include: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Samsung 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (no cable or satellite), Netflix, YouTube TV, Samsung Blu-ray/DVD player with movie library, Bose bluetooth soundbar and an en suite Finnish sauna.

Hale Kōlea Cabin vacation rental is a NO HOST log cabin with a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen and separate laundry room. The spa-like bathroom boasts a luxurious glass walled shower with pebbled flooring & a custom en suite Finnish sauna. Hale Kōlea Cabin's furnishings have been meticulously selected to reflect a Hawaiian sensibility and include items such as hand quilted Hawaiian pillows, custom artwork and stunning solid maple hardwood flooring. Hale Kōlea Cabin vacation rental is committed to sustainability by using: LED/CFL lighting, ENERGY STAR efficient appliances, windows, doors, and insulation; ESP certified cabinetry, recycled quartz counter tops and biodegradable cleaning products & supplies.
Come experience the spirit of aloha at Hale Kōlea Cabin!

*Alaska Business License #976961

*Mat-Su Borough Business License #23383

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
NO PETS ALLOWED ON PREMISES
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING INSIDE OR ON OUTSIDE DECKS

Important information

You need to know

Property # 436655vb
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

Talkeetna

Located in Talkeetna, this cabin is in a rural area. Talkeetna Historical Society Museum and Nagley's General Store are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Talkeetna Riverfront Park and Village Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Talkeetna, AK

What's nearby

  • Talkeetna Historical Society Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Village Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aurora Dora - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Talkeetna Riverfront Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Talkeetna Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trapper Creek Gas - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Denali Brewing Co. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fairview Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Trapper Creek Trading Post - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Log Cabin Vacation Rental with En Suite Sauna in Talkeetna, Alaska pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern Log Cabin Vacation Rental with En Suite Sauna in Talkeetna, Alaska?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Log Cabin Vacation Rental with En Suite Sauna in Talkeetna, Alaska on 13 October 2026 start from NZ$369, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Modern Log Cabin Vacation Rental with En Suite Sauna in Talkeetna, Alaska?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Log Cabin Vacation Rental with En Suite Sauna in Talkeetna, Alaska?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Log Cabin Vacation Rental with En Suite Sauna in Talkeetna, Alaska?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Log Cabin Vacation Rental with En Suite Sauna in Talkeetna, Alaska located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Talkeetna Historical Society Museum, Aurora Dora and Village Park. Nagley's General Store and Dancing Leaf Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km). Talkeetna Station is 18 minutes by foot and Alaska Railroad - Talkeetna Depot is 21 minutes.

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. 250 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 261 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Hawaiian-themed and beautifully cared for comfort cabin down a wooded street very close to downtown Talkeetna. This cabin has it all - and then some. Cozy up to the gas fireplace or enjoy a hot sauna. Friendly off-site hosts make it easy to enjoy a restful, well-equipped and comfortable stay. Great shops & restaurants close by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2026
Christine, mahalo for your review. Glad you felt cared for and well equipped during your stay. We appreciate you choosing us and for selecting cozy Talkeetna for your explorations. Stay well and safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property. I have stayed multiple times and each time has been perfect. Easily walkable to downtown Talkeetna. Sauna is amazing. Super clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Bobby, mahalo for your review and for continuing to choose us when you're in Talkeetna. Glad you feel at home at Hale Kōlea Cabin and you're always welcome. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

natalie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the best little place with everything you need. All the kitchen necessities, Netflix, paper towels, trash bags… it’s the little things. The sauna was a great plus. Our travel plans got messed up and they let us extend a night. Responded right away. I couldn’t of asked for more
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2026
Natalie, glad you had an excellent stay and found the cabin amenities to your liking. Thankfully we were able to add another day per your request. Mahalo for choosing us among the wide array of vacation rentals available in Talkeetna. And for contributing to our stellar reviews after 14 years of opening our home to Vrbo guests. Best to you and safe travels!
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a couple and the sauna was incredible after a long ski
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Brandon, glad you enjoyed your stay and made use of the sauna. Mahalo for choosing Hale Kōlea Cabin. Safe & happy travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin, property manager and host were exactly as expected, great! Love having the sauna and the property is a short walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Tim, mahalo for choosing to continue staying with us all these years. Congratulations on your 2026 Fat Tire victory. Please stay well and we look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jolene keeps the property in pristine condition! Felt very comfortable and everything we needed (or wanted) was available! *Thank you for providing coffee!! :) She offered to be available if we needed anything. The property was close to everything but back off the beaten path to feel like a getaway. We enjoyed using the sauna to start our day. The house is big enough that we were able to use different areas to spread out & not be on top of each other. The full size appliances were a plus. Thank you for a wonderful visit! 3
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2026
Jodi, thank you for sharing your positive experience. We are privileged to have Jolene as our manager and for keeping our home looking great and operating smoothly. We appreciate you noticing and will pass your accolades onto her. Many guests enjoy the cabin's nearness to Main Street, but short 20 minute walk away for the peace and quiet of an actual neighborhood. We appreciate your business and we wish you a prosperous and healthy rest of 2026.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were welcoming, the kitchen was super well stocked so we were able to cook and bake, it was warm and cozy inside despite the very chilly outdoor temps (well below zero). Also, great selection of games!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2026
Douglas, thank you for sharing your positive experience and glad the amenities enhanced your experience. Glad you stayed cozy during the cold snap. Stay warm. Stay well. Mahalo for choosing to stay with us and visiting Talkeetna. Happy New Year, Richard & Kalani halekoleacabin.com
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place for couples! We appreciated the spaciousness and stocked kitchen! Thank you for sharing this experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was just as described and very convenient to town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Mark, mahalo for choosing Hale Kōlea Cabin and for visiting Talkeetna. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

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

3 day stay

Great setup and location for us to explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Cynthia, thank you for choosing us and visiting the town of Talkeetna. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quite location with all of the supplies one could need for a relaxing vacation. From the luxury kitchen to the perfectly placed night lights, sauna, and soft towels, each area had a vacation away feeling. The earth-friendly cleaning and soaps were an additional bonus. Thank you for sharing your cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2025
Tania, mahalo for your review and sharing your appreciation of the cabin's amenities and attention to comfort. Thank you for choosing us and ww wish you many more amazing and safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This well appointed studio just outside Talkeetna downtown was perfect! Comfortable bed, good wifi, clean kitchen and bath — and a friendly host and manager. Cozy and modern.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2025
Catherine, mahalo for choosing to stay at Hale Kōlea Cabin while enjoying exploring Talkeetna. Glad you had a pleasant and positive experience. Stay well and safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great little cabin close to town

Loved staying at Hale Kolea. The cabn is perfect, has everything you need, and the sauna is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Paul, glad you had a positive experience at Hale Kōlea Cabin. Mahalo for choosing us and our tiny town of Talkeetna. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was well organized and had everything we needed and more
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well equipped cabin. Clean and tastefully decorated. Both the bed and sofa were comfortable. We rented two other cabins in this trip and while this was the most expensive, it was totally worth and was the nicest of the three .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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

great stay

great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2022
Benjamin, glad you had a great experience. Stay well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our 2 night stay at this beautifully decorated and lovely cabin. It had everything we needed including a well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer and very comfortable bed. The location was near the town of Talkeetna. We didn’t get to use the sauna but sure it would have been nice. Overall, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Shirley, thank you for your review and for choosing Talkeetna and Hale Kōlea Cabin. Glad the amenities enhanced your travel experience. Stay well and safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby N.

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

Great Place

Love this property! Perfect size for two. Giant shower and a sauna! Great property manager and great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Bobby, thank you for your review and for choosing Hale Kōlea Cabin! Glad you enjoyed the bathroom ensuite with sauna. Give us a holler if you're ever back in the neighborhood. Stay safe out there and happy travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Anniversary get away

Such a wonderful relaxing stay. The sauna is amazing. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful clean cabin. Love the Alaska/Hawaii theme
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Jason, glad you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the dry sauna. Mahalo for visiting Talkeetna and for choosing to stay at Hale Kōlea Cabin. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful stay at the Hale Kōlea cabin! It was the perfect weekend getaway. Everything at the property is perfectly thought out and it had every amenity I needed for the stay. Very clean and comfortable. The property is in a very quiet part of the town, but in easy walking distance to the heart of the excitement and history of downtown Talkeetna. It’s truly a “Best of both worlds” kind of situation! This was my second time staying at Hale Kōlea and the hosts are so welcoming and helpful! I can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Daniel, mahalo for choosing to stay with us again and for highlighting your experience and the amenities our vacation rental provides. Until next time, stay well and safe travels!
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of our favorite VRBO’s that we’ve stayed in. It had all the amenities and more. Loved the sauna and all the extras. It was cozy, cute and close to all the action. Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Awesome cabin!

Everything about this place was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2024
Steve, mahalo for choosing to stay at Hale Kōlea Cabin. Glad you had a wonderful stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Our fourth stay

We love this cute cabin and have been several times :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2024
Laura, mahalo for returning! We love to be loved and to be called cute is adorable. Thank you for continuing to choose Hale Kōlea Cabin for your Talkeetna experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas B.

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

Always a perfect little getaway

Stayed in Talkeetna for the weekend to enjoy winter. Everything is always great. Quiet, everything you need for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2025
Nicolas, mahalo for returning. Glad we enhanced your time in Talkeetna. Safe travels!
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin is beautiful! The kitchen was wonderful for a small cabin and the sauna was amazing! It was an easy walk into town as well. The hosts and property manager communicated really well and called to follow up about the reservation as soon as I made it, as well as the day of check in. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Richard Cheney

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Hale Kōlea Cabin is a labor of love project by owner, Richard Cheney and his husband Kalani Chong. Richard, a graduate of University of Michigan, grew up in Williamston, Michigan and has been a Hawaii resident for over 35 years. Richard is a 12-time Honolulu Marathon and 3-time Iron Man finisher. His husband Kalani is a Native Hawaiian whose lineage can be traced back to Hawaii's Princess Ka'iulani. Kalani enjoys traveling to UNESCO World Heritage Sites and collecting vinyl records as art. Both live in Hilo, Hawaii and work in the health care industry.

Why they chose this property

We are a legally-operated log cabin vacation rental:
Alaska Business License #976961
Mat-Su Borough Business License #23383

​Richard and Kalani unknowingly fell in love with Talkeetna while on a March 2012 winter vacation that began with Anchorage, then Fairbanks and eventually ended with a picturesque Aurora train ride to the charming town of Talkeetna. One night's stay in Trapper John's Cabin is all it took to launch research of available real estate that quickly led to groundbreaking four months later on July 3, 2012.

What makes this property unique

For the past 3 years, a kōlea bird or Pacific Golden Plover appeared every August at Richard and Kalani's residence in Honolulu, Hawaii. Every day this kōlea bird could be seen grazing the grassy parts of their property for an insatiable appetite of insects, all while enjoying the warm Hawaiian sun. Every April, their bird would vanish and heed its migratory call to flock north to Alaska. This miracle instinct fittingly inspired the cabin's name, Hale Kōlea (Ha-lay Co-lay-ah) or 'Kōlea House'.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in making Hale Kolea Cabin as a part of your next Alaskan adventure. We look forward to your stay!

*Inclusivity Disclosure:
Hale Kōlea Cabin has and will always welcome:
ALL Races
ALL Religions
ALL Countries of Origin
ALL Sexual Orientations
ALL Genders
ALL Abilities
You are safe here.

Languages:

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