Located in Big Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area. Alaska Railroad is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Lake State Recreation Site and Big Lake South State Recreation Site. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Hatcher Pass Management Area - 52 min drive - 60.2 km
Getting around
Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 27 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 71 min drive
Restaurants
Floaters - 11 min drive
Aardvark Catering and Pizza Thyme - 12 min drive
The Perfect Start Espresso - 11 min drive
Kung Food Cafe - 8 min drive
The Islander - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is House with a Unique Lifestyle Attached pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at House with a Unique Lifestyle Attached?
As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House with a Unique Lifestyle Attached on 5 November 2026 start from NZ$2,303, 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 House with a Unique Lifestyle Attached?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at House with a Unique Lifestyle Attached?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at House with a Unique Lifestyle Attached?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is House with a Unique Lifestyle Attached located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bottle Lake and Horseshoe Lake. Hourglass Lake and West Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Really loved our stay with Kathy and Martin. The house is very cool, and we really enjoyed saying hi to the dogs and strolling down to the lake to look for wildlife and paddle around. We had 9 people, and there was plenty of room for everyone. My family had a truly special time in Alaska, and I would highly recommend this stay!
We had eight people staying here ages 69-90. This place is emaculate. The owners are amazing. What a great place to stay and connect with our friends. We were here for our granddaughters wedding. What a great weekend!
We are in Bog Lake for a family wedding. 7 of us including the grand children (9,7,and 4). All of us were fascinated with the dogs and puppies, and Martin and Kathy were very kind
Wonderful "fairytail" staircase with delightfully decorated rooms. Spacious rooms to roll about and enjoy a good scratch. Iditarod heaven!!! Woof woof shout out to the bunny boot inspecting maintenance mayor!
We had a growing of 8 staying at the property. We all loved having our own bathrooms! Beautiful property. If you are an animal lover, you will love the kennel right there on the property with amazing sled dog athletes, we were lucky enough to be there when there were puppies to see and pet! The owners were readily available, very welcoming , and made sure that we had everything we needed. We had ample space to spread out, hang out, and cook. Loved the decor, lovely whimsical touches throughout the house. Appreciated the washer and dryer in the basement! We were in Alaska for a 50th weddings anniversary and we were in a great location to visit family and sightsee north and south of us. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We enjoyed meeting you all and appreciated that you embraced the lifestyle of living with Alaskan huskies, the most amazing athletes on the planet.
We enjoyed our stay. The setting, which is on a working dog kennel, is unique. We aren’t a dog family ourselves, but we loved watching the dogs and the activities around the kennel, which were peaceful and lovely. Reading about the Iditarod and the owner’s experience racing in it was fascinating. We were thrilled that the hosts left us a generous spread of breakfast foods, and we made good use of them. The house used to run as a B&B and it’s spacious, with each room having its own theme and attached bathroom. Finally, this is probably not a surprise, but if you stay in a town called “Big Lake” in Alaska in summertime, you will encounter mosquitos. Bug spray was provided at the house. We enjoyed a terrific dinner nearby at Susitna Brewing Co.
Great house, super comfortable. Great to meet the famous Iditarod musher Martin Buser. Morning revelries and Feeding time for the dogs is quite a chorus of barks and excitement! 5 stars of eye opening excitement.