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Alaskan Homestead Cabin Featured on Discovery & History Channel
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7120.8 sq m
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Explore the area
Eagle River, AK
- Eagle River Nature Center10 min drive
- Mt. Baldy Trail15 min drive
- Alaska Native Heritage Center20 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!
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!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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.
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
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Jersey Mikes - 9 min drive
- Taco Bell - 9 min drive
- Fred Meyer Gas Station - 11 min drive
- Starbucks - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Whitney Wigren
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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