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King's Deer Lodge in Denali

Lodge in Denali National Park

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
NZ$601
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mt. Healy Overlook Trail
  • Place, Wilderness Access Center
  • Place, Denali National Park Visitors Center

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Basement living area

2 Queen Beds

Basement room 1

1 Queen Bed

Basement room 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

McKinley Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs

Toilet

McKinley Suite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
The current price is NZ$601
avg per night

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About the area

Denali National Park

Located in Denali National Park, this lodge is on a river. While the natural beauty of Denali National Park and Wilderness Access Center can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Diamond Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness Access Center - 14 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 29 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Stampede Trailhead - 59 min drive - 60.2 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denali Thai Food - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gold Rush Dining Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Miss Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panorama Pizza Pub - ‬7 min drive

About this property

King's Deer Lodge in Denali

King's Deer Lodge gives you the freedom to experience Alaska without the commercialized bustle of Denali Park central. Enjoy views of the Alaska Range from every window and embark on local adventures of every kind.

King's Deer Lodge is a beautiful log home situated on five wooded acres, 9 miles from Denali National Park Road. 229 Parks Restaurant & Tavern and the Prey restaurant are within a mile and open during the summer season. Denali National Park has visitor services year round.

The main floor of the lodge is lighted by large picture windows and rustic stained glass lamps. The kitchen is equipped with double ovens and a large refrigerator. There are two dining tables and stoneware dishes and utensils for 12. A Natuzzi leather couch provides rest and relaxation while a large selection of DVDs is available for entertainment.

Upstairs is the family room and three bedrooms. The McKinley Suite consists of the spacious master bedroom with a king size bed, queen bed, private bathroom.. Bedroom 1 is furnished with a Queen bed. Bedroom 2 has a double bed. There is a shared bathroom down the hall with a shower and large vanity. Large groups may request 2 additional mattresses..

Guests at King's Deer Lodge are responsible for meals and general housekeeping during their stay. We recommend purchasing groceries before you come to Denali. Anchorage, Wasilla, or Three Bears in Healy have reasonable prices. Check-in is 4pm and check-out is 10am.

The garage is reserved for storage and the use of the owners. Our family may access the garage during your stay. There is a large semi-unfinished basement with a bathroom, 3 queen beds and one twin bed.

*** King's Deer Lodge is rented to one group at a time. Renting the McKinley and Northwest Suites separately has been discontinued.***

Please contact us for our winter discount.



Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Frequently asked questions

Is King's Deer Lodge in Denali pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at King's Deer Lodge in Denali ?

As of 4 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at King's Deer Lodge in Denali on 4 December 2025 start from NZ$610.37, 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.

What time is check-in at King's Deer Lodge in Denali ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King's Deer Lodge in Denali ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is King's Deer Lodge in Denali located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is within 12 miles (20 km) of Denali National Park, Denali National Park Visitors Center and Wilderness Access Center. Horseshoe Lake and Kantishna Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

King's Deer Lodge in Denali Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudia b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The process was easy, good communication with owner. Well maintained property. Easy to get to places if you have a car. Worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorte D.

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

We come here every year for our knitting group outing

This is a fantastic place to stay with a large group of friends, whether it is super cold and you just want to hang out and enjoy the views from the lodge, or you want to ski or hike the trails or take day tours into the park
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

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

Family Bucket List Trip

Property was beautiful and was perfect for our very large family! We loved the house and the location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great Property

Beautiful home with lots of space. Host was easily accessible and responsive. Great place for family adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preston T.

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

Amazing Place

The property is beautiful - secluded and private yet close to everything in Denali. There was plenty of room and space for our large group (from ages 11 months to 60), and the home had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Only wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be staying here again if/when we are back to visit Denali.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Awesome Place

What a perfect cabin to experience Denali Park from! Spacious and cozy! Very clean and readily useable with fully stocked kitchen. Beds super comfortable as well! Hope to stay there again some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alannah C.

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

Location location location

Perfect location for Denali adventures. The house is surrounded by boreal forest. Wonderful opportunity for the kids to explore and learn. We were able to access the programs at Denali and the flight seeing is around the corner at Denali Airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

janet c.

Disappointing

We were two couples booked at Kings Deer Lodge for a total of five nights in late June, 2016... We were expecting to love the Lodge based on the description and the reviews, but found some conspicuous shortcomings... PLUSES: lots of indoor 'space'; located very close to Denali entrance; nice gas grill on deck; beautiful lot with a feeling of privacy and seclusion... MINUSES: the beautiful, large deck had not one stick of furniture. Consequently, we were unable to enjoy sitting/dining outside on the many beautiful summer afternoons/evenings we experienced; the leather sofas/chairs (upstairs and down) were quite comfortable, but there was only one end table. No coffee tables nor other side tables to set drinks, snacks, books, etc.; the tap water was not drinkable (cloudy with distinct iron smell), only the filtered water from the fridge. This made certain food prep difficult and water had to be taken to the two upstairs bathrooms for teeth brushing, etc.; there were a total of 10 large, heavy drinking glasses in the lodge. No juice glasses, no wine glasses and no bathroom cups (in a house that 'sleeps 16'!); cooking equipment was minimal. Some shallow pots, but no frying pans. (BTW, only an electric percolator; no other coffee maker.).... Kings Lodge has much potential... It's a beautiful structure, in a beautiful spot... As frequent VRBO renters, however, we found it lacking in many basic items and some extra touches that make a rental property special and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

jackie F.

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

Amazing views

Roomy and clean. Perfect for family stays. Loved that you had fans for the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Beautiful Log Home

We had a great time on our vacation to Denali. The house was perfect for our large family group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk L.

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

Perfect Getaway

King’s Deer was ideally located for everything we wanted to do. Access to Denali National Park was quick and easy and there were plenty of good places to eat. The lodge itself was very clean, well maintained and sufficiently large for our 10 member family. The owners treated us well and responded quickly to every question. We had a marvelous time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 5 day trip to Denali! Lots of space for 10 of us, cozy, perfect location to park!Owner was responsive, clean, convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna P.

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

Denali Adventures

Home was beautiful with plenty of room for 9. Host was very helpful. Make sure to use directions through VRBO, GPS WILL NOT take you to the right place, luckily a local stopped and helped us. Creekside Cafe was great. Super close to Denali State Park. We throughly enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas C.

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

Nice place

Place is very nice and host is very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey S.

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

B

The property was great, they had laser tag. Super close to Denali and there’s a coffee shop within walking distance. Great spot great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Cozy place in the woods

Lovely place to stay for our one night in Denali. Home was clean and cozy. Wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the property more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne P.

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

One of the 30%

This was a great location just outside the park and down the road from all the shopping and some really good restaurants. We were 1/4 mile from iditarod dogs and puppies (worth a visit). The house was large and in the woods. We only saw squirrels and dogs while staying there but I imagine you can see a moose occasionally
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Denali/Cruise Trip

Stayed at the cabin for 2 nights to take a day tour into Denali National Park prior to taking a 1 week cruise. Stayed in constant contact with Jessica before our arrival, due to the Denali (Riley Fire). She was extremely kind, helpful and understanding throughout our communication. Her home was warm, inviting and secluded. We had a nice time for the 3 days and 2 nights during our stay at, “Kings Deer Lodge”.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer V.

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

Denali visit

Great stay at Kings Deer Lodge! Home was clean, good communication with owner. Easy, quick access to Denali.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

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

Pertect get away

Great house and it worked out perfect for the 6 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

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

Kings Deer Lodge

This home is so beautiful! It had everything we needed to cook a couple meals. The beds were comfortable. There was plenty of room for all 9 of us. Jessica answered her phone right away and reassured us about the Riley Creek fire which started the day we arrived so we were unable to get into Denali N P. during our stay but still enjoyed a couple of beautiful hikes outside the park. Again, this home was perfect, large, and very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois Ann M.

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

Quiet amazing vacation!!

Our three-generation family sure enjoyed our time here at this impressive Lodge! Just what we needed while spending almost four days at Denali! Thank you Jessica!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Family trip 2024

The house was perfect for our family. We named the upper family room the sanctuary. The views were amazing up there, lots of room for all of us to sit and relax. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Owner was very nice and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Alaskan Road Trip 2024

Healy was our second stop. The house was perfect with plenty of room for our large group. We enjoyed visiting the park over 2 days. The bus tour and hikes were highlights of our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024