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Private Wooded Acres at Fort Alaska - Sleeps 10 comfortably expandable to18

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A wooden deck with a pair of black sandals on it, overlooking a calm river and dense forest.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a patterned rug.
A two-story cabin with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A cabin in a forest with a clear sky.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, and a large window overlooking a deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Big Lake, AK
  • Place, Rocky Lake State Recreation Site
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stepan Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lazy Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upper Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Big Lake

Located in Big Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Lake State Recreation Site and Big Lake South State Recreation Site, while Alaska Museum of Transportation & Industry and Iditarod Trail Headquarters are cultural highlights. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Big Lake, AK

What's nearby

  • Rocky Lake State Recreation Site - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stepan Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lynda Lake - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lazy Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 58 min drive - 103.8 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 19 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floaters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aardvark Catering and Pizza Thyme - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roadside Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Susitna Lodge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Susitna Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Wooded Acres at Fort Alaska - Sleeps 10 comfortably expandable to18 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Wooded Acres at Fort Alaska - Sleeps 10 comfortably expandable to18?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Wooded Acres at Fort Alaska - Sleeps 10 comfortably expandable to18 on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$4,710, 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 Private Wooded Acres at Fort Alaska - Sleeps 10 comfortably expandable to18?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Wooded Acres at Fort Alaska - Sleeps 10 comfortably expandable to18?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Wooded Acres at Fort Alaska - Sleeps 10 comfortably expandable to18?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Wooded Acres at Fort Alaska - Sleeps 10 comfortably expandable to18 located?

This family-friendly Big Lake cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Stepan Lake and Rocky Lake State Recreation Site. Lynda Lake and Lazy Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for an extended stay with family. Kids loved the bunk beds and we especially loved kayaking in the evening. We loved our time and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Thanks for the kind words Morgan. Glad your family had a good time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and probably the best Vrbo experience we've had. Easy, prompt communication and a wonderful property. Highly recommend spending time here if you're looking to stay in the area. We used big lake as a base to do things from Kenai lake (long drive, but beautiful) up to talkeetna.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay! Very clean, kitchen has everything we needed, lots of nice towels, kayaks, fishing poles, comfortable beds, beautiful place to grill outside and nice fire area and great communication from the owners. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible place for a quiet getaway.

Very secluded and peaceful property, but not too far from town. Absolutely loved the inclusion of the creek and kayaks to go exploring. Plenty of space for a whole family or group of friends, but still small enough to feel homey.
View from the back steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Our stay at Fort Alaska was awesome!! We loved kayaking the stream and exploring the woods!! It was a great home base for all of our Alaska adventures!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2021
So glad ya'll enjoyed yourselves Shawn. Thanks for being awesome guests, especially with all those teenagers :) Hope you got some good R&R!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Area

We had so much fun hanging around the property and exploring. The place was plenty clean and spacious for our group!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2022
Thanks for stopping by Carter. Glad y’all enjoyed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful…….

Pictures don’t do this place justice. Very roomy and comfortable house with everything you need to cook meals. Nice stream on the property for kayaking. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay David!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd Time Staying here

This was the second time that we stayed at this property! It is just as beautiful as last time, right on the river! Defiantly rent their kayaks and do on the river!!! Will book again next time we visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Thanks for staying Brit, glad you guys had time to enjoy the kayaks and the creek!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Top-notch facilities and care. We were able to kayak in Meadows Creek and take full advantage of the centralized location to all that is Alaska.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staying at the compound.

Great location for our needs and nice set up for our extended family. Private and quiet location without being too remote. Short drive to Wasilla, manageable drive to Anchorage for airport pick up and drop off, groceries and restaurant just around the corner in Big Lake. House was clean and offered all the basics we needed. Enjoyed having access to a washer and dryer, the iron was an added bonus!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2021
Glad we could help with the iron need Mary! Thanks for the informative review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and property

This property worked well for our stay and travel purposes. Pro: We were able to do the Matanuska Glacier Hike/Tour—highly recommend!! Cons: The house is a duplex so you might have another rental group on the property with you…there was no hot tub, although it was listed as an amenity. More pros: The creek behind the house is beautiful, peaceful, and fun for kayaking/fishing. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay Madelyn! As I mentioned, the hot tub listing was a glitch in the system I THOUGHT we got corrected with VRBO. Hopefully it has finally been done. As far as another rental group in the duplex at the same time, we clearly state we do not do that in our listings, the other side of the unit is only rented when we have large parties.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place

This is probably the most cleanest and comfortable house I’ve been so far!!! It feels like home, very peaceful here. Don’t know what else to add, other reviewers described everything already. Highly recommend you won’t regret it. Home owners are truly great people 😊…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2021
Thank you Nazar. Glad you enjoyed the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We saw a beaver!

Our stay at Fort Alaska was amazing! The host worked with us for payment options and was available for any questions. They left us some goodies upon arrival and that was so appreciated to have breakfast ready before we went to the grocery store. The girls loved having the lower level of the house to themselves and all being together. The views were amazing, beds were comfortable and the history of the property was interesting. We took the kayaks upstream and were able to see the beaver and a flock of willow ptarmigan (relative to the puffin). We would definitely recommend this home to others. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Hello Cindy, so glad you guys had time to actually ENJOY THE PROPERTY. So many folks miss out on what is actually here because they are so busy touring about! Glad you enjoyed it! Carrie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

From the ease of the check in/check out process, location of this property, access to all top of the line amenities as well as bicycles and kayaks, and availability/responsiveness of the property manager; this was by far our most superior stay. Don was outstanding! He went above and beyond by helping to make sure our needs were met on every level. It was our first time to Alaska and this property helped make sure our trip was unforgettable! Thank you for everything. Chip, Sara, and Chris.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Hey guys, so glad you really enjoyed yourselves. I heard you made excellent use of our kayaks - best feature the place has to offer in my opinion! Thanks for you kind words about Don too, good to know his work is appreciated. 😉 Carrie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Fishing Trip

I rented the space for myself and four other work buddies. We realized when we got there that five grown men each wanted their own space. The hosts were kind enough to open an extra bedroom for us to use last minute. The place was extra clean and the beds comfy. We used the heck out of the BBQ, plenty of spices etc to help us cook. We enjoyed fishing on a pontoon boat on Big Lake, and the Nature Conservancy about an hour away. Kobuk the Bear is quite an entertainer when in the mood! The property itself is right on a creek, so we waded in the water to catch a bite. They also have bikes, fishing poles, and kayaks for use which was cool. We were even provided a dozen muffins, coffee and creamer, which was great since we got in at 2am. Oh — also, one of our party forgot their AirPods at the house. They were shipped back to us from the hosts! Thank you, Carrie!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2024
Thank you Dylan. Glad you and your crew had a great time. Hopefully the AirPods made it back ok!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

The house is simply beautiful on the inside. The floors and furniture were a lovely dark wood and the artwork was really pretty. The house is well stocked and very comfortable. There was even a firepit that was all set up with plenty of wood, though it did rain the entire time we were there so we couldn't take advantage of it. The creek is very close and it had many salmon when we stayed in mid-August. The location was great, about an hour from Anchorage, three hours from Denali and 30-40 minutes from a couple of other places we visited. There were also several little towns nearby where we found plenty of restaurants. The owner was responsive and even stopped by to make sure that our stay was going smoothly and that we didn't need anything. She also cared enough to make sure we had contingency plans when she realized that my sister was returning to Florida while a hurricane was hitting the state. One downside was that the road was nearby when outside by the creek and so traffic noise was frequent and louder than we'd have liked. That was a minor issue compared to the positive aspects of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My oh my!!

Fort Alaksa was an amazing place to stay and far exceeded our expectations. Space and accommodations. The Fort slept our family of four adults and two children very comfortably. We even had room for more! From pizza pans, games, and bug spray, the Fort really does have it all Location. For us, the location could not have been better. We were there to visit family in Palmer, but also ventured out to Anchorage and other surrounding areas. The property Fort Alaksa is located on is beautiful and secluded. And did I mention the Fort has it all! Bikes, balls, kayaks, fire pit, lots of outdoor seating! Easy access to the creek made kayak launching simple and so fun. We saw what we thought were beavers, but after some googling, we learned they were muskrats. The hosts are really good people. It's obvious they want your stay to be comfortable, enjoyable and memorable. They were available and easy to communicate with when needed. They really did go above and beyond!! We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend as THE place you must stay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2023
Hello Christine and Stephen, Thanks so much for your kind comments. We really do strive to think of everything to make our guests comfortable. Glad you made good use of our pizza pan! Kiddos do like their pizza 😉 So happy you guys had time to actually enjoy the property itself. It is a fun place to explore.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Great place.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome trip!

We had a great time and this property was perfect for my family! Plenty of things to do for the adults and children! Carrie was very accommodating and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

brief but accommodating

Our visit was brief, but we had a great stay. Thanks for the accommodating extras! examples; coffee, shampoo, trash bags. Simple...but VERY appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and Clean

We booked this duplex for a nearby wedding and could not have been more pleased with this property. The home was exceptionally clean and well cared for. We found it fully stocked with toilet paper, laundry detergent, and other necessities. The fluffy towels were a nice touch! Our week was full of festivities so we didn’t make use of the patio, but it looks like a nice place for an evening fire. Highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in the Big Lake area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2021
Thank you for your kind words Art. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

Fort Alaska was an ideal location for our vacation in Alaska! We were able to drive to Anchorage, Palmer and even Denali without issue. The property is clean, well-stocked and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your Alaska home with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
Your quite welcome Jenn. So happy to hear all met your expectations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time. Beautiful property, beautiful home. Lots of space and amenities. Kayaks and bikes were an awesome plus. Close enough to town, yet secluded enough. Saw wildlife on the property. Overall wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
Thanks for the kind words Taylor. Glad you enjoyed your time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What more do you need?

The house slept 11 adults (3 couples, could have been 4) and were extremely comfortable. Kitchen was nicely stocked with some of the necessities and utensils - there are 12 large coffee cups. Two bathrooms with beautiful showers worked great and we never ran out of hot water. Outside has a nice fire pit with wood, a comfortable seating area under a metal patio. Bikes, kayaks and other equipment is available for use (some for a fee). The location is a former fish hatchery so you'll see remnants of it about. There are some trails, a small creek and a nested pair of Swallows in a bird house. There is a road near the house, but we weren't disturbed by the traffic during the day or night. Like the title eludes, what more do you need? Yes, there's even a variety of mosquito sprays.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Robert, thanks for the very informative review. I'm sure some travelers will really appreciate the detail! Although, I do think there are only ten coffee cups, but, if it felt like 12 that's ok too. Hope you guys had a great stay. Thanks, 😊 Carrie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Awesome place with privacy! A little out of the way but would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
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