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Chez Benz Cabin near Harding Lake State Recreation Area.

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds
Lake

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 423 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Salcha, AK
  • Harding Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Harding Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Salcha River State Recreation Site
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks (EIL-Eielson Air Force Base)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Harding-Birch Lakes

Located in Harding-Birch Lakes, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Harding Lake State Recreation Area and Harding Lake. .This cabin is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Salcha River State Recreation Site and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Little Harding Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Harding Lake State Recreation Area - 2 min walk
  • Harding Lake - 6 min walk
  • Salcha River State Recreation Site - 8 min drive
  • Birch Lake State Recreation Site - 21 min drive
  • Santa Claus House - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salchaket Road House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Midway Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salcha River Lodge - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Chez Benz Cabin near Harding Lake State Recreation Area.

Closed October 1 - April 30. A short walk to Hardling Lake State Recreation Area and boat launch. Pet friendly. We have 20 amp service to the cabin. Amenities include potable water, Flat Screen TV, hot and cold water cooler, induction stove, mini-frig, Keurig, dishware and utensils, propane outdoor grill, firepit, and picnic table. A clean porta-potty and an outdoor instant heat shower is available between Mid May - September. We ask pets be limited to 2.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Eric and Lora Benz

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Studio
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in the cabin. Smoking allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 250 sq ft (23 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: 1 pet under 40 lbs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Chez Benz Cabin Near Harding Lake State Recreation Area

Chez Benz Cabin near Harding Lake State Recreation Area. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Chez Benz is a cute place to stay. Everything is clean and the scenery could not be better. The owners are super nice and accommodating. The place is the best place to get away. They have all you need. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
The cabin is just outside the entrance to Harding Lake rec area. This was extremely convenient for me to access Harding Lake for the week-end I was there. The cabin is well kept and comfortable. It has that nature quietness that gives you the get-away feeling. The hosts are great, ready to ensure everything is good while maintaining your privacy. Overall, a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Owners
The owners are terrific people. Very nice to work with and stay to themselves even though they live close by. Lora does laundry, very nice to have! I stayed here twice for a month each time. It takes a bit to getting used to living off the grid but once you master it all is just fine. Not for the faint of heart, but for folks that want to do something a little different and have fun doing it. The microwave works very well and the heater does also. The walls are eight inches thick so Arctic air is not a problem. The owners will do anything you ask of them.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Stay
I was a construction superintendent on a nearby site. I stayed at the cabin five weeks from May 8 to June 12, 2022. Eric and Lora were very kind hosts. Their house is 100 feet from the cabin but screened by foliage. They left you alone but were responsive to your needs. Lora provided laundry service which was great. I used the outdoor shower daily and it served the purpose. The privy was clean. I had my two springer spaniels with me and they got along well on the property….no fences just the wilds of Alaska. The cabin is very quiet. The oil heater works very well. The refrigerator and microwave served there purpose quite satisfactorily. I ate in the cabin every night for five weeks so it is manageable with a good bbq. You could not shower in the winter and the privy would be a challenge below zero but doable. When I arrived it was below freezing each morning. Given the potential environment in Alaska the Benz’s have done everything possible to make the small cabin comfortable. I would definitely stay again. Russ
Stayed 35 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay!
Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
Wonderful people as friendly as I have ever met.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samuel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Cabin and Great Owners
Absolutely loved our experience at the cabin! The owners are very nice and accommodating and the cabin was very clean and stocked with almost everything you could think of needing. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
our thoughts
Eric and Lora are outstanding hosts. The cabin was clean and the accommodations were as promised. We will be staying with them again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
good stay
everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin at the lake!
Eric and Lora are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. They were so gracious during my stay. The cabin was exactly as listed - clean, comfortable, easy to find, private, secure, and surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. Thank you!
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2020