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Alaskan Homestead Cabin Featured on Discovery & History Channel

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Front view of the house
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Master bedroom with queen bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Eagle River, AK
  • Eagle River Nature Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mt. Baldy Trail
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alaskan Homestead Cabin Featured on Discovery & History Channel

Nestled in the heart of the Chugach Mountains, this Alaskan homestead boasts tranquility, breathtaking scenery, and is located minutes away from some of the finest hiking trails Alaska has to offer and only fifteen minutes from downtown Anchorage. Built in 1952, this family owned property has been recently remodeled and updated with modern appliances. The homestead comes fully furnished and offers visitors an authentic taste of the Last Frontier- Alaskan handcrafted artwork, local wildlife & fish mounts, and vintage photographs from a simpler time.

Guests are encouraged to wander the 3.5 acre lot, fire-up the outdoor grill, and search the Eagle River valley for Dall sheep, moose, bears (brown and black), and eagles. Adventurers and photographers alike will enjoy the close proximity to Chugach State Park, the Eagle River Nature Center, and glacially fed Eagle River. After a day of adventuring, guests can finish off their day with a log fire, glass of wine, and favorite television show (DVD player and cable provided).

Venture down to Chugach State Park to explore the half-million acres of rugged, unspoiled terrain that provides endless recreational opportunities year-round. Whether you prefer frontcountry trails, backcountry bushwhacking, or exploring the Eagle River Nature Center, this property has all the amenities and activities you could hope for!

Property manager

Whitney Wigren
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eagle River

Located in Eagle River, this cabin is in the mountains. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church and Eklutna Historical Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chugach State Park and Eagle and Symphony Lakes Trailhead. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Eagle River, AK

What's nearby

  • Eagle River Nature Center - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Mt. Baldy Trail - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center - 20 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 25 min drive - 33.8 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 26 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 26 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tips Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alaskan Homestead Cabin Featured on Discovery & History Channel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alaskan Homestead Cabin Featured on Discovery & History Channel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alaskan Homestead Cabin Featured on Discovery & History Channel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alaskan Homestead Cabin Featured on Discovery & History Channel located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Glen Eagle Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Chugach State Park. Hillcrest Park and Eagle River Lions Club Community Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 157 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JULIE R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had a beautiful location and we loved our stay. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Eagle River - cozy cabin

Nice cabin outside of the hustle of Anchorage. Great setup for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area. Huge television which my elderly mom appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Eagle River! While we didn't get to experience the wildlife others have, we still appreciated the location. Whitney was an excellent host. The cabin provided all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

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

3 nights

Great 3 nights in log cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren H.

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

Beautiful cabin with mountain view.

Exactly what we expected and met all of our needs. The scenery was breathtaking!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

The best view and cabin!

This home was everything—we were extremely comfortable, felt completely at home, and absolutely felt blown away by the view. We didn’t want to leave! It’s a wonderful home and we are so glad we were able to spend time here. It was a perfect place for us and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Great place

Wish we stayed longer and would definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Renatta O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful area

Beautiful spot to enjoy the scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Beautiful Alaskan Cabin

Wonderful cabin, great views, nicely stocked equipment in the kitchen. Had a great 3 Days. Would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua u.

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

Cozy and quiet

Just the right combination of accessible and isolated. Very quiet and picturesque. Loved the property and cabin. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing

What an amazing property! Our family had a great time at this rustic cabin homestead. It has an amazing view and was everything we’d hoped it would be!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kassidy u.

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

Alaskan Getaway!

We enjoyed our stay. We were able to see a bunch of wildlife down by the river. The house was very homey and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Accurate description. Nice cabin. Beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

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

A wonderful place to stay

This cabin fit all of our needs and wants. It was just perfect and in a perfect location. The host is super and communication with the host was easy and with quick responses. If we ever find ourselves in this area again, we'll for sure look at this property to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

Adorable comfy cabin!

We had a lovely time here at the very cozy cabin with its incredible view, comfortable bed, close to town and hiking trails! History and the decor of this cabin gave it a lot of charm and we thoroughly enjoyed our nights here. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us and going above and beyond for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great vacation spot

This was a very relaxing, enjoyable place to stay and i would definitely recommend it to my friends. If I am in the area again, i will be seeking to stay there. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

1st Alaska trip

First time visiting Alaska and was not disappointed, will be coming back again, the cabin was very nice and cozy and the view of the mountains from the yard was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

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

Relaxing

We were here for a medical appointment. Was great place to relax after and make a home base.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly Z.

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

Perfect cabin!

Perfect cabin to stay in for our honeymoon! Nestled into the mountain but not far off the main highway. Great cabin feel with moden amenities. Host were very friendly and great with communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

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

Lovely

Beautiful, amazing view, comfotable, homey. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The awesome views and location to the fun attraction areas in either direction. The home itself was welcoming and cozy. We felt right at home.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

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

A Great Quiet Cabin

Whitney and KC have a great little cabin tucked away from Anchorage with a great view… Very quiet very clean host is super easy to communicate with would stay here again Thanks For Letting Are Family Stay In Your Home Bill From SW Montana
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Eagle River

Great place, clean, comfortable and great view. Close to Anchorage, but very private and quiet. Owners were fantastic and easy to deal with. I would recommend to anyone staying near Anchorage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

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

Beautiful setting

Wonderful stay at this quaint comfy cabin. Wish we could have stayed longer but had to move in to our next stop. Whitney was amazing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Whitney Wigren

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My wife, Whitney, and I, KC, are both born and raised Alaskans. We appropriately met while playing on the same hockey team at 9 years old; thirteen years later, we tied the knot. Just months after marrying we purchased the homestead from my wife’s great aunt and uncle’s estate to keep it in the family. My wife works for the Alaska Air National Guard and has been attending training in the “lower 48” (as we Alaskans call the continental United States) hence why we’ve decided to open our home to Alaska’s great travelers.

Why they chose this property

Built in 1952 by my wife’s great uncle, Smoky, this log home was an original homestead of east Eagle River, AK. Originally allotted 160 acres, Smoky sold the land over the years down to the remaining 3.5 acre property my wife and I now own today. This property will provide you a glimpse of how the old timers lived before Alaska's infrastructure was developed.

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