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☆ Denali Sunset House - Wild scenery with creature comforts!

Holiday home in McKinley Park with kitchen and balcony

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Perched on a ridge at the edge of the park, Denali Sunset House offers breathtaking views of mountains and endless wilderness. Enjoy sipping coffee or wine on one of two decks while taking in serene vistas. This spacious home features a full kitchen, outdoor grill, comfortable bedrooms with plush beds ensuring restful nights before your next adventure.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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.

☆ Denali Sunset House - Wild scenery with creature comforts!

A spacious craftsman-built home perched on a ridge at the edge of the park. You will enjoy beautiful mountain views out every window, while savoring your morning coffee or a glass of wine on the upper or lower decks. You won't even notice the lack of a TV. There is a full kitchen complete with a crock pot and coffee maker, and an outdoor grill for preparing meals with your family or friends. Spacious bedrooms and comfortable beds ensure you’ll get a good nights sleep before heading out on your Denali adventures. Providing an alternative to the crowding noise and traffic of Denali’s hotel strip, our house was designed with a focus on providing relaxing spaces for hanging out, socializing or solitude.

Our home has been featured in Travel & Leisure's "7 Stunning Homes Near National Parks You Can Book on VRBO."

There is room in the house for a maximum of 10 people. There is one downstairs bedroom and three bedrooms upstairs. For new parents, a pack & play is located in the upstairs closet. It costs $50 a night for each additional person over 6 guests. If you want to have more than 6 people, please keep in mind that there is only one shower (in downstairs bath). Upstairs, there is a half bath and a sink, a washer and a dryer. You may also book our small dry cabin across the driveway. The Denali Moonrise Cabin will sleep 2 guests and has an outhouse and outdoor shower.

No pets allowed, please.

If you plan to arrive by train to Denali, you will need a rental car to get around the local area and to our house. "Keys to Denali" and "Alaska Auto Rental" located locally in Healy offers rental vehicles (including 12-passenger vans) and railroad depot pick-up and drop-offs. Be sure to book in advance.

For a fly over of the house, go to Denali Sunset House on youtube.

You will have access to the entire house, except the garage. This includes upstairs and downstairs decks, the yard surrounding the house, and of course you can step into endless wilderness just by walking down our driveway.

The home is located a mile off the Parks Highway, just a 10 mile drive to the Denali Park Visitor Center and the train depot, and the main hotel/restaurant and shopping zone. A few restaurants, and a nice locally owned cafe and art gallery are located within two miles, as is the trailhead for the popular Triple Lakes hike (no fishing license required inside the park).

We live close by. You can reach us by text or phone. We are happy to answer questions or offer advice on the local area.

We would suggest that you buy your groceries in Fairbanks or Anchorage. Although, there is a small supermarket 20 miles north in Healy. There are convenience stores around here, but they are limited and more expensive. We provide all linens, dish soap, trash bags, paper towels and toilet paper. A coffee maker is provided. The 1.5 mile road from the highway to our house is a maintained gravel road. It should not pose any problem for any vehicle.

Enjoy the books and board games - there is no TV, but we have high speed Starlink internet!

Minimum stay two nights, please. At times, we will get that odd night that is available between two bookings. We will consider waiving the two night minimum stay in unique cases like this.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please, no shoes allowed in the house due to cork flooring. Please do your dishes, and clean up after yourselves. Quiet hours from 10pm-8am.
No campfires or fireworks on property. A barbecue grill is available for your use. You must have a vehicle to stay here. Parking is provided.
Rate is for 6 people. $50 per person above that. 10 people max.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children should be supervised, steep stairs & deck

Events

No events 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 and a first aid kit
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

Denali Sunset House Wild Scenery With Creature Comforts!

About the area

Located in McKinley Park, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kantishna Gallery, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Denali National Park and Wilderness Access Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Denali National Park travel guide
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Map
Denali National Park, AK

What's nearby

  • Gravel hiking trail bends off to the right away from a gravel river bed snaking across the valley below the Eielson visitor center in Denali National Park and Preserve
    Denali National Park Visitors Center
    13 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Wilderness Access Center
    11 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Kantishna Gallery
    12 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum
    16 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Horseshoe Lake
    16 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Denali Thai Food
    6 min drive
  • Gold Rush Dining Room
    6 min drive
  • Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre
    5 min drive
  • Prey Bar & Eatery
    6 min drive
  • Denali Roadhouse Restaurant & Bar
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ☆ Denali Sunset House - Wild scenery with creature comforts! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ☆ Denali Sunset House - Wild scenery with creature comforts!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ☆ Denali Sunset House - Wild scenery with creature comforts!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☆ Denali Sunset House - Wild scenery with creature comforts!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☆ Denali Sunset House - Wild scenery with creature comforts! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home 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).

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☆ Denali Sunset House - Wild scenery with creature comforts! Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Great Location

This was a great location for our visit to Denali. The family was able to spread out for sleeping, and the hosts were very welcoming and provided great information.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

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

Beautiful Denali Location

Excellent house beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Excellent!

We had a great time! The views were stunning! Very peaceful and relaxing. Would highly recommend staying here. The owners are very responsive and there were no problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Awesome Place

Staying there makes you feel like you never left the park, surrounded by mountains with everything you need to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger G.

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

Great place to stay

This property was great for our family. Enjoyed the remote location, uniqueness of the house and attention to details of the operators.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory N.

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

Denali Stay

Very spacious nice home near Denali National Park, convenient, in quiet area, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shona B.

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

Amazing location & comfort

This is a wonderful home in a magnificent setting. It's far enough from the highway that we didn't hear traffic and neighbors are close by but very quiet and peaceful. The home is well furnished and comfortable with plenty of space for our family with children. We loved the home baked cookies from our hosts! Only about 20 minutes to Denali Park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the frosting on the cake.The house and views were amazing. The trip to Denali was amazing and having this house made it great.Everything was easy check in and check out.We cooked a lot of our meals at the house.Enjoyed the down time in comfort house.We had 9 people everyone had a bed .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

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

Great house

Beautiful home and property. Well stocked kitchen, games and books too. Very comfortable for our group to stay & nice location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Denali

Great location to visit Denali and great views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

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

Enjoyed

We enjoyed our stay. The views are spectacular. Need another shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Memorable Family Denali Stay!

We had a wonderful stay. The home offered everything we needed and more. I highly recommend it. The puzzles and games were a plus
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Terrific property with plenty of spac

Great property for our group which included teenage and young children to spread out. Clean and quiet with everything easy to find and use. Great views and location. Highly recommend to anyone in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

A Great Time was had by all

Beautiful, well kept home and many thoughtful amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Character home

The home was unique with some beautiful views. The host were friendly with a caring touch to leave cookies for the kids and wine for the adults! We would gladly stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brennan O.

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

Great stay and a beautiful view

Beautiful area great view. Woke up to moose laying in the front. Nice clean house. And cookies tasted great. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Denali

Thoroughly enjoyed stay. Becky and Terry were very friendly and helpful. House was well stocked with carefully thought out amenities. Great views from the deck. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Magnificent View

Lovely property. One full bathroom on main floor. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Wonderful Stay

Our family enjoyed our time at the Denali Sunset House! The home is so charming, and we enjoyed reading about how it was built. The home was very clean and was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The neighborhood is very nice and quiet, and we enjoyed spending time on the deck. Our host, Becky, was helpful in answering questions and provided a lot of great tips on local restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jerome G.

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

Comfortable, great location

About 15 minutes from Denali NP. Very comfortable. Excellent communication to owners by text message. 1 and 1/2 bath (one shower). Note for the handicapped - beds are upstairs. Close to local restaurants & shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Delightful!

We had a great stay at the Denali Sunset House! We had a diverse group ranging in age from 11 to 80 years. We were greeted with a personal note and cookies from the host - a really nice touch! Sunset House was well-appointed and suited to our needs. It’s a great place with local history! Couldn't have asked for a better spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

July 13-17

The property was comfortable for our group of 10. i was worried about only having one shower but we made it work! We were greeted by homemade cookies and a bottle of wine. The views from the Sunset House were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

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

Hard to leave

The Denali Sunset House was to be our "base camp" for activities in the area. It was hard to leave the house. We wanted to just sit and enjoy nature. Becky and Terry have included so many thoughtful touches. House was spacious for our group of 8. Beds were comfortable. Communication was easy. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Awesome Denali stay

We wanted a stay in the Denali area that would be comfortable but unique. The Denali Sunset House exceeded our expectations. We loved the views and the experience of sitting on the decks early in the morning or late at night. The house worked well for our party of 8: 6 adults and 2 kids. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked breakfasts and prepared lunches for our excursions into the park. The hosts had equipped the house with many thoughtful amenities that aligned with the environment, like binoculars and mosquito head nets. Thank you Terri and Becky for a terrific and memorable visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Spectacular

What a beautiful, quiet, peaceful, clean, wonderful location and property! The views were fantastic. The home is what we expected - very nice with a touch of rustic blended in. Becky and Terry communicated very well, and even had homemade cookies on the table. The power went out for a bit the first night, and Terry was there in the morning to make sure all was well. It was nice to meet him in person! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023