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Exterior detail
Exterior
Large Dining Room Table
Large Dining Area seats 8 with extra chairs available.
Fully equipped kitchen with double ovens.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Big Lake, AK
  • Place, Bottle Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Willow Lake
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Hatcher Pass Management Area
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Moose Room

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Raven Room

1 King Bed

Van Zyle Room

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Wildflower Room

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Moose Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

RAven Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

VAn Zyle Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Wildflower Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

House with a Unique Lifestyle Attached

This home is located off the beaten trail in a uniquely Alaskan setting, only four and half miles from the Parks Highway but feels a world away. Former home of 4 time champion Martin Buser, this home is located within walking distance of Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel and surrounded by the most amazing athletes on Earth. Alaskan art adorns the walls. Walking trails are nearby. The house has a large, fully equipped kitchen and large deck with grill. We are located in a sparsely populated area with our nearest neighbor about a quarter of a mile away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave your beds used unmade, no need to strip sheets. Also please leave towels hanging in the bathrooms.
Put garbage in the galvanized garbage can outside the front door in the breezeway by the garage.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Big Lake

Located in Big Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rocky Lake State Recreation Site and Big Lake South State Recreation Site. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Big Lake, AK

What's nearby

  • Bottle Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Settlers Bay Golf Course - 35 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Willow Lake - 43 min drive - 58.5 km
  • Willow Creek State Recreation Area - 51 min drive - 63.5 km
  • Hatcher Pass Management Area - 53 min drive - 61.2 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
  • ‪Big Lake Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Perfect Start Espresso - ‬11 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 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House with a Unique Lifestyle Attached on 2 May 2026 start from NZ$802, 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

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

Fantastic facilities and location

facilities Were great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana Olsen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sven G.

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

Great friends get together

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

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

Perfect for the family

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Dogone Delightful

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Awesome family retreat!

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Holland M.

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

Unique setting, spacious house

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael a.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Chapoton

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English, German
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