Cabin
Nine private acres - Sleeps 8 comfortably - expandable to 18
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Wasilla, AK
- Big Lake North State Recreation Area
- Birch Lake4 min drive
- Beaverhouse Lake5 min drive
- Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)90 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Downstairs King/Bunk
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Downstairs Queen
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs King
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Upstairs Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Nine private acres - Sleeps 8 comfortably - expandable to 18
With close access to the Big Lake recreation area, the property offers a quiet wooded escape with a wrap around deck overlooking Meadows Creek, one of Alaska's anadromous salmon bearing streams.
Being on Meadows creek, "Fort Alaska" is a natural home to moose, river otter, trout, and salmon. Fish and kayak Meadows Creek within 100 feet of the unit. Situated on a private 9 acre parcel bordered by state owned 400 acre undeveloped forest.
The property offers the wild feel of Alaska yet is in close proximity to Big Lake and Wasilla. The paved road offers year-round access to Alaskan adventure but being a private 9 acre compound you have your own space to enjoy. Our quote includes a fee for kayaks, bikes, other toys and a small freezer for the storage of your fish.
With modern comforts and upgrades completed this single unit can be expanded and opened up to be a large double unit. To reserve this as a double unit to sleep up to 18 people please send an inquiry. Fort Alaska provides a nice location to relax and call your outpost to adventure. In Spring of 2024 the second unit can be rented to allow larger parties to stay together, however, it is NEVER rented to separate parties at the same time.
The property was originally built as the "Big Lake Fish Hatchery".
Today some of the historic hatchery still remains but the property has been upgraded to include comfortable natural gas central heating to keep you warm year round and designed to be business traveler friendly with independent Wifi.
Being on Meadows creek, "Fort Alaska" is a natural home to moose, river otter, trout, and salmon. Fish and kayak Meadows Creek within 100 feet of the unit. Situated on a private 9 acre parcel bordered by state owned 400 acre undeveloped forest.
The property offers the wild feel of Alaska yet is in close proximity to Big Lake and Wasilla. The paved road offers year-round access to Alaskan adventure but being a private 9 acre compound you have your own space to enjoy. Our quote includes a fee for kayaks, bikes, other toys and a small freezer for the storage of your fish.
With modern comforts and upgrades completed this single unit can be expanded and opened up to be a large double unit. To reserve this as a double unit to sleep up to 18 people please send an inquiry. Fort Alaska provides a nice location to relax and call your outpost to adventure. In Spring of 2024 the second unit can be rented to allow larger parties to stay together, however, it is NEVER rented to separate parties at the same time.
The property was originally built as the "Big Lake Fish Hatchery".
Today some of the historic hatchery still remains but the property has been upgraded to include comfortable natural gas central heating to keep you warm year round and designed to be business traveler friendly with independent Wifi.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Big Lake
Located in Big Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. 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 power boating 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.
Wasilla, AK
What's nearby
- Lynda Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Big Lake Library - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Birch Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Beaverhouse Lake - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
- Twin Lake - 14 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Floater's - 3 min drive
- Silver Fox Inn - 10 min drive
- Roadside Inn - 10 min drive
- Big Lake Family Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Susitna Bar & Grill - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jeff & Carrie Maichel

Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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