Far View, Talkeetna Home with a View

We, Ken and Heidi, moved to Alaska in 2009. We made many friends through our outdoor activities - hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and skiing. We are both originally from Nebraska although we have not lived there in over 30 years, but we both still have family there. One of our big communities in Alaska has been nordic skiing, our son got into racing while he was in high school. That eventually lead us to Talkeetna and the Oosik Ski race that is held in March every year. Over the years one think lead to another and now we have a beautiful property that we share with you.

Quite simply the views this property has to offer are breathtaking. There are views from the decks, the great room has warm views by the wood stove, and each bedroom has view. The mountains are a special treat when they allow you to see them, but even when they are hiding there is plenty to see. There are a constant supply of birds but our stars are a pair of Tundra Swans that have made this their summer home. They find a nest, lay eggs, then we feature the young swans (cygnets) that hatch about a month later. They spend the rest of the summer on the creek and lake until they are ready to fly away in October. Whenever you come there will be something to see.

We are two miles off the paved highway leading into Talkeetna, but when you drive those two miles you are at the end of the line, it goes no further. It feels like a remote property, the kind you have to take a float plane to get to. We are off the main power grid, we have a power system consisting of a generator, solar and batteries. Pretty much all the comforts of home. We are remote but still just ten minutes from Talkeetna and some great restaurants, a great combination when you don't feel like cooking.