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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$535
avg per night

Explore the area

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Denali, AK
  • Place, Wilderness Access Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Kantishna Gallery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪12 min drive‬

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 AU$535
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 - 11 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Kantishna Gallery - 11 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 12 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 15 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 15 min drive - 18.8 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
  • ‪Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre - ‬5 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 is parking at King's Deer Lodge in Denali ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

King's Deer Lodge in Denali Reviews

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. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greg S.

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

Wow! Beautiful cabin

Very nice place to stay in Denali. Close to the park entrance and very quiet and peaceful wooded area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Linda R.

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

Denali

Perfect location for visiting the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you! We had a great time spending a night in this beautiful cabin!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Great location. Beautiful new big house

An easy 5 mile drive to Denali entrance. Nice, quiet, comfortable accommodations for our group of 4 couples. Would definitely stay here again. Hope to make it back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D., Nottingham UK

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

Denali - wow

Great location for everything we wanted to do. Really comfy beds, amazing views, and we saw a mommy moose with her calves, and a wolf! Alaska - still my favourite state!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DaniT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic property with lots of room for everyone! A great kitchen and living area to relax. Beautiful views in a peaceful environment. Very close to Denali National Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., MilAn

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

Perfect

Perfectly situated under a 10-minute drive from Denali. There were plenty of beds and the property was well maintained. We all loved this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023