Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue

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A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, a wooden bench, and a view of a snowy mountain range.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a matching armchair, and a wooden coffee table. A kitchen area with a bar is visible in the background.
An open wooden door leading to a covered patio with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, and hanging pendant lights.
A log cabin with a metal roof, a deck, and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Indian, AK
  • Place, Chugach State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Alyeska Ski Resort
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Paper Room

1 Queen Bed

Rock Room

1 King Bed

Scissor Room

+2
4 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Paper

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

Rock

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

Scissor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Indian

Located in Indian, this chalet is in the mountains and on a river. Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site and Potter Section House State Historical Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chugach State Park and Chugach State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Indian, AK

What's nearby

  • Chugach State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 21 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Alaska Zoo - 23 min drive - 38.2 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 30 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 16 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Creekbend Company - ‬74 min drive
  • ‪Turnagain Fish Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Skillet - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪Grounds For Hope - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪Turnagain Kayak And Coffee - ‬72 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue on 27 May 2027 start from AU$868, 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 Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue located?

This family-friendly Indian chalet is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Chugach State Park and Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site. Penguin Valley Trailhead and Rainbow Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and very nice lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view and property!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and beautiful property, with wonderful amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house could not have been better for our family vacation! Incredible views, great location, and fully equipped kitchen. The room layouts with a bathroom on each floor worked well and all rooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is nothing short of spectacular! It truly is a must visit that will take your breath away. You owe it to yourself and your family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of Turnagain Arm from windows and decks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location: convenient and easy to find. Matches Google Maps. House: million-dollar-view, spacious, cute details, and clean. Host communication: highly responsive and proactively engaging.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
We agree…. The view from the deck is Alaska at its best! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thanks… We look forward to you visiting Alaska again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing place to stay.. beautiful view…. the kitchen, rooms, bathrooms clean and well kept…the location, five stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thank you and please visit Alaska again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and hosts

Unbeatable view from the vacation rental
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Clean and inviting. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you for visiting Alaska and staying at the lodge. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

The lodge was great…gorgeous view, very comfortable, had everything we needed and the perfect location for all of our excursions. Terrific hosts! We hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thanks for visiting Alaska. It was wonderful meeting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Huge cabin with the most amazing view!

Indian was one stop in our Alaska trip, we wish we had planned more nights at this home. The cabin had so many areas, that the stay was an adventure on its own! The mountain views, from the massive windows, were a dream! Dont miss the gold panning shack and have a great talk with Arlene and Roger when feeling like a true gold miner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views and interesting mine

We loved the cabin. The views are amazing and all the Alaskan artifacts in the house were great. The kitchen had everything we needed. It was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you and we hope to see you the next time you visit Alaska!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best view in Turnagain Arm area!!!

Our large family of 12 stayed here and loved the view. Plenty of beds for everyone. It was fun not to have the TV so the kids played games all night. The family that owns this place is so sweet and caring. I highly recommend this for those looking to sleep in a log house and see a bit of history on the walls. Thanks for making this a fun stop on our vacation. Definitely check out the gift shop below the house!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

We loved this huge rental. Beautiful view. I’ve read another review about the other person living on site and it didn’t bother us one bit. No different than a hotel but WAY nicer!! Had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
The ‘other person’ is an on site owner/caretaker who keeps everything clean, neat, and tidy. Thank you for your honest review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with a great host.

Stunning views and a great venue. We have a group of five that can be hard to accommodate. Especially in places like Alaska. We were more than happy when we pulled up to the house overlooking the mountains. The host was pleasant and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you for visiting Alaska!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lawn Boys Plus 2 Alaska Adventure

Breathtaking views from a home that has a great history. Arlene & Roger were wonderful hosts. This home was built and filled with unique touches from the owners hands. Will stay again for sure. And hope to hear more of your life adventures. Gods Blessings to your family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you and Hope to see you again on your next fishing trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unforgettable

This is the most picturesque place we have ever been to in our lives and to top that off, the log cabin was exquisite. Everything was placed with so much care. The inside was clean, warm and inviting. The hosts were lovely and made us feel very welcome. We would recommend this property to anyone- in fact the atmosphere really left a beautiful impression of Alaska on us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you for visiting and spending some time talking with us at the goldmine! Arlene & Roger
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin with gorgeous view

This cabin was the perfect overnight stay on our trek from Talkeetna to Seward. The cabin itself is very nice and far more spacious than we expected from the listing. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. It was too cool to sit out on the 2nd floor deck for long. Fortunately the third floor has a spectacular view to enjoy from inside with a wall of windows. Be sure to save time to pan for gold at their mine at the base of property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Alaska review

The property was clean and beautiful but, a few more cooking pans would be helpful. I didn't realize someone was living in the house during our stay. We heard noises at night of radio or TV and moving furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Our VRBO property description includes the following “Please note: There is a caretaker and a private caretaker’s area designed to keep the lodge running smoothly. During the time of your reservations, no areas are shared other than the driveway for onsite parking.” Thank you for staying at Turnagain View Lodge. We are a family owned and operated business. We advertise that we, your hosts/caretaker are on the 11acre historic property for your convenience & safety. We are available to assist you 24/7. We are at the gift shop 7 days a week during business hours and after hours we can be contacted by phone. If you had requested more pots and pans, we would have been able to supply what you needed within 15 minutes. The caretakers area is in the basement/lower level where the laundry facilities are. The lodge has two floors above the basement. The sound of furniture moving, would likely come from the above floors that your other family members were occupying, rather than the basement. Plus, we do not have TV service. We do appreciate the 4 star review and we hope that you will be able to visit Alaska again soon. Thank you, Arlene & Roger Cowles
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view/ amazing house and amazing host

On our way from Anchorage to Seward, we stopped at Arlene and Roger's beautiful home. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the house itself was stunning. Arlene and Roger remodeled it themselves, and the attention to detail is incredible. Our party of nine had plenty of space, with everyone enjoying their own private area. We initially booked this stop as an overnight rest, but now we wish we had stayed longer. We're already planning to return for a week-long stay to fully relax and enjoy the surroundings. During our visit, we also stopped by their store down the hill. We could have spent the entire day talking with Arlene and Roger, captivated by their life experiences. They are some of the nicest people we've ever met. Additionally, they host weddings on their property, and the setting is unparalleled. If you're considering a visit to their home, do it! It's an experience you don't want to miss
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Lodge Better Than Expected

We booked the place and checked in all in the same day from our previous place not working out. We were hosting photographers for a retreat and used the house as a place to welcome students with a nice dinner, teach, eat, and sleep. Shooting around different locations in Alaska in evenings. Arlene was extremely accommodating in the last minute-ness. We were super appreciative of that. In the haste of checking in, there was some miscommunication about overall price and other things that weren't put in writing initally. Upon checkout, rather than working to try to come to a compromise of how we could solve the issue, we were met with brashness, anger, and a demanding nature from her husband Roger who insinuated that the miscommunications were our fault. Reasoning seemed impossible and we gave into what they wanted in the end to avoid the conversation getting any more emotional and seemingly going no where. Which left us pretty bitter about how it went down at the end. All this to be said, the house itself was fantastic. The pictures don't do it justice. It is truly 10x better in person. The view is incredible. Everyone had an amazing time enjoying the house itself. Arlene was extremely communicative throughout the days of us being there as well as helpful throughout. There were plugs beside every bed which was so so nice, and it was clean and well kept. We are extremely sad that it ended the way it did in their choice of handling the situation and their approach when speaking to us (Roger's more specifically). Although we likely won't be back ourselves, we still wish nothing but the best for their business and hope that the situation was a learning experience in the end. We are confident anyone booking in advance would have a fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
It was a learning experience, surprisingly enough, we learned that some people are unaware of room taxes! We are ‘Super Delighted’ that your Wedding Photography Workshop was a huge success and thanks so much for the compliments on the lodge being a great place for events. Now, can you guess who built that beautiful log lodge? Yep, Roger did! He is one talented guy! We have been happily married for 27 yrs and raised 3 children into happy productive adults!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaska250

Beautiful views and a lovely home. Very spacious and close to Anchorage, Alyesksa and Girdwood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lodge

Beautiful lodge, amazing views, and a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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