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Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled on a private drive off the Denali Highway, this 3-acre property offers a serene escape surrounded by nature's splendor. Enjoy fishing and boating from your own boat launch and beach, then unwind in the hot tub or barbecue on the deck with breathtaking views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet

Property is located on a small float plane sized lake off the Denali Highway on a private drive. Enjoy fishing, boating or just relaxing at your own boat launch and beach on this 3 acres gem. After your daily venture, relax on the deck, barbecue or jump in the hot tub. No matter what you do, you will always find yourself gazing in awe of the scenery. Prime Berry picking, Wildlife viewing with hiking or strolling right out your door. 15 Miles to Carlo Creek, 20 miles to the Grizzly and Denali National Park, with Glitter Gulch just to the north. Activities include Rafting, Flight seeing, Hiking, Northern lights(mid August-Mid September), Fishing, Hunting, dog sledding, the 135 mile Denali Highway or Denali National Park. Local guides and tours available or self guided. When booking please do not leave a day that is non-bookable on either side of your stay. If you do, we may call you and see if you can adjust your vacation plans or we may not be able to rent. We only have approximately 115 days that we can possibly book and if every guest left a day or two on either side that is un-bookable, we could potentially lose out on half our season. Thank you for your consideration.

You will not be disappointed!!!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

15 MPH maximum speed

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet Cantwell
Gorgeous side Chalet Cantwell
House
Gorgeous Lakeside Cantwell
Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet Cantwell
Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet Private vacation home
Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet Private vacation home Cantwell

About the area

Map
Cantwell, AK

What's nearby

  • Wilderness Access Center - 44 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Kantishna Gallery - 44 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 46 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 48 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 49 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cantwell Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jam Jam’s Spot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Longhorn Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JPs Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Time 2 Eat Again Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 32 mi (52 km) of Denali National Park, Wilderness Access Center and Horseshoe Lake. Kantishna Gallery and Denali National Park Visitors Center are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Gorgeous Lakeside Chalet Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Great stay!

Wish we could have stayed longer! Beautiful property in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Perfect Denali stay!

We loved this house! Fantastic location to access Denali NP, and the house is very comfortable and clean! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property in the most incredible location. Great accommodations and promot responses by the host. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as listed.. a bit quirky, with a split full bathroom (2 sinks outside: one in master) as well as the 1/2 bath..but that worked well for our family of 4. Loved the snacks and view! A great place to start our Alaska vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Stay!

We had a very comfortable stay. This was a great location and had everything we could have needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Great place to stay!

We absolutely loved your home and the area! I just wish we could have stayed a few more days, to enjoy it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilson H.

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

Beautiful location. Clean. Comfortable.

Spent 3 nights touring/hiking Denali National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Awesome Place

My family and I enjoyed every thing about this house! It was a great base camp for days spent at Denali, the views are terrific, a great next door neighbor and the wild blueberries! 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

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

Denali landing

The home is located in a beautiful, but remote location about 25 minutes from Denali National Park. The hot tub was wonderful after our hiking trips. We saw a female moose and her baby in the back yard which was really cool, so we made sure that we didn’t invade her space too much and stayed out of the back yard. The only draw back was that there aren’t any grocery stores close, so make a list before going shopping. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Perfect for us

Perfect location for us to visit Denali National park. The house had everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable too .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie N.

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

Great

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything went very well. The owners was great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is absolutely stunning. The mountain views from every window did not disappoint. The home is very well kept and had everything for our stay. It wasn't just a shell of a house. The feeling there was warm and inviting. It felt like home. My kids enjoyed the paddle boat and hanging out on the deck. I wish we could have enjoyed the hot tub, but we didn't have enough time. We'd love to come back for a future visit.
View of the lake. Absolutely beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Beautiful home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and close to Denali National Park and Talkeerna. The owner was very responsive to my inquiries. I would recommend this property if you are looking to travel to that area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Floyd J.

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

Amazing location

This was the highlight of our visit to Denali NP. Perfect for our group. The view was amazing and the hot tub was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

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

Beautiful, Clean, and Cozy!

Our whole group was very impressed with this rental. Kelly made check in very easy and was very quick and helpful to answer any questions we had. The house was spotless upon arrival and immediately felt like home. The location was great and very peaceful. About 30 minutes from Denali National Park and right off of the scenic Denali highway. I’d stay here again in an instant!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Beautiful lakeside home

Beautiful views at this amazing lakeside home! So glad we had 2 nights here to relax and explore Denali National Park and Preserve. Great space for our family of four - very clean and comfortable as well. Would highly recommend this house to anyone traveling in the area. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Total Luxury Out in the Wild

The property was immaculate, beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. We loved everything about it, from the Paddle boat on the lake below to looking at all the stuffed animals the owner had hunted himself. The owner was very personable and answered all our questions about his animals, beautiful cabinets and more. Would return in a heartbeat if we get to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M., Warren County NJ

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

Utopia at Denali

There really are no worthy words for this place. If you plan to visit Denali you can rent this home with absolute confidence. It was positively immaculate and lacked nothing. My wife and I have VRBO’d all over North America and have never had a more satisfying experience. We both work like dogs in the lower 48 and needed a place to decompress and see this part of Alaska. We found it with this rental. The only real mistake we made was not making the stay a couple of days longer. Thank you for your hospitality and the opportunity! When they open the entire road in the park in 2025 we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunningly beautiful house and property! Well decorated and furnished with all the comforts of home, including a fully stocked kitchen with a wide selection of condiments. Perfect home base for a visit to Denali, and we spent one day just enjoying all the house had to offer. The owners sent a very thorough guide of the house and the area, which helped us make the most of our time in the area. They also thoughtfully provide several eye masks, which makes it easier to sleep during those long Alaska summer days. Finally, there’s plenty of bear spray and insect spray left by previous travelers at the house, so if you haven’t yet bought some, check the house first. My only regret is that we didn’t stay another day or two. Thanks Kelly and Cheryl!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in a great location and well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As the name suggests, this property is located at a gorgeous location! It is near a beautiful lake and is surrounded by mountains whose views are breathtaking! If you visit in the summer, then don't forget to see the sun set among the Alaskan range on the west side of the house... and, of course, enjoy the midnight dusk. The hot tub was a hit with our kids. The location of the house is also convenient if you are visiting Denali National Park but want to stay away from the busy areas near the Park. Overall, a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fabulous home with all the amenities in a location that is in an ideal location to Denali NP and in a picturesque setting off the beaten path overlooking a lake. We give this a 2 thumbs up and will highly recommend this to anyone that asks! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Beautiful home and excellent stay

We really enjoyed our stay on Drashner Lake. The home was beautiful and well-kept. The views were stunning and the house was very comfortable. Highly recommend this house for anyone visiting Denali National Park or just wanting a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mich m.

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

Exceeded expectations

First, I want to mention how clean the house was upon arrival. Everything to dishes, towels, utensils and supplies were well thought out and organized not too much and not too little. We stayed the first two weeks in June so the weather was still a little cold even snowed one night, fishing wasn't the best but we expected that even the fly-fishing guide said he was struggling. The property is beautiful we took a little hike in the back and ran into a red fox, The location is remote but our focus was Mt. Mckinley and we explored a lot of the park which was really nice. We also did the ATV tour in Healy and wen to the brewery great place. My son wanted to hit some fishing holes in Willow which is a few hours away on the way back we stopped in Talkeetna (highly recommend). We also went into Denali city ate at some of the lodges which were amazing. Hot tub was a nice bonus especially with all the rain and cool weather. We were able to see caribou, Dall sheep 27 moose and calfs, no bears. If you like wilderness and exploring this is a great place. If I had to do it again I would take one of the tour buses or trains and stay 2 or 3 nights and head down to coopers landing or Homer a little more to do and warmer weather. The host was fantastic, and I cannot say enough about this cozy home. Thank you for sharing your property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025