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Now taking reservations for 2025-2026 season at " The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 588 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Healy, AK
  • Tri-Valley Community Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Black Diamond Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Antler Ridge Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Denali National Park, AK (MCL)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Healy

Located in Healy, this cottage is a 3-minute drive from Tri-Valley Community Library and 5 minutes from Black Diamond Golf Course. .This cottage is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Denali National Park Visitors Center and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Denali National Park.

What's nearby

  • Tri-Valley Community Library - 3 min drive
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Wilderness Access Center - 19 min drive
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 21 min drive
  • Stampede Trailhead - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪49th State Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Perch Restaurant, Bar, and Cabins - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Now taking reservations for 2025-2026 season at " The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1

The Cottage at Dry Creek - An All-Season Getaway.

Located 14 miles north of the visitor center of Denali National Park, this newly built two bedrooms, one bath cottage accommodates four people comfortably. Each bedroom has queen size bed with a memory foam mattress, quality linens, a nice size closet, full size dresser and night stands with USB equipped lamps to charge your phones and portable computer devices.

Each bedroom has a ceiling fan for summer days and thermal black-out curtains for those short summer nights. The bathroom has double sinks, a tiled walk-in shower and great water pressure. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and a hair dryer are provided for your convenience. Hand and bath towels are provided and will be changed every three days if your plans including 5 or more days.

The cottage is equipped with a full size stacked washer and dryer along with laundry detergent and fabric softener for your use. An iron and ironing board are also available in the cottage.

The kitchen includes a full size refrigerator with filtered water and ice maker; an electric stove, convection oven and microwave as well as a dishwasher.
The counter area has seating for six and a dining table has 2 additional chairs. The Cottage’s small appliances include a coffee maker, toaster, tea pot, blender, electric hand mixer, waffle maker, rice cooker/steamer and a full complement of pots, pans and baking dishes.
You’ll have all the needed cooking utensils to cook a simple meal or a gourmet feast if you choose. The kitchen has a full assortment of everyday spices, condiments in the refrigerator and a variety of sweeteners for your included coffee and tea. Service for six of flatware, dishes and glassware will make serving any meal a pleasure.

So you can enjoy the wonderful Alaskan outdoors while you’re our guest “The Cottage at Dry Creek” has a spacious covered 26ft by 8ft wide deck equipped with a gas barbeque grill and dining table. The hand-railed staircase and deck allows you watch the awe inspiring sunrises and sunsets. From September to March the deck is an excellent viewing area to watch and photograph the Northern Lights. If you feel a chill, you can still enjoy the view from the comfort of the living room looking through the patio door and large picture windows. Moose, lynx, red fox and rabbits can frequently be seen in the surrounding area.

The living room has a sleeper sofa, love seat, end tables with lamps and a 65” High Definition Television. You’ll be able to enjoy watching a variety of specialty television apps as well as satellite television with local Alaskan channels so you can always be informed of the changing weather. With windows throughout the living room, kitchen and dining areas, a large ceiling fan will provide that fresh, open air feeling.

For the winter vacationer, when entering the cottage, you’ll pass through an arctic vestibule where you can remove your coats, jackets and shoes. Upon entering you’ll find the cottage is well insulated and equipped with a Toyo heater as well as baseboard electric heaters in the bedrooms and bathroom, if you need a little extra warmth.

Outside outlets and extension cords are available for your vehicle in the event a “plug in” is required.




The Cottage @ Dry Creek is:
912 sq ft of interior space
208 sq ft of covered patio
Two bedrooms and one bath
Full size fully equipped kitchen
Full size washer-dryer
Wi-Fi and Internet
LTE/4G in the surrounding area
Gas Barbeque Grill.

The cottage will accommodate 4 adults comfortably.
The living room has a sleeper sofa. This is a good option for vacationers who don’t mind having the one or two additional guests.

We have strict no smoking policy and no pet policy in the cottage and on the property.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features rock climbing nearby, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, rafting nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Shannon Walters & David Santos

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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: 950 sq ft (88 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage
Vrbo Property

Now taking reservations for 2025-2026 season at " The Cottage at Dry Creek" #1 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home Away From Home
Where do I begin? First of all, the cabin is exactly as described. It is clean and fully stocked with every item we could have thought to ask for, plus more that we never would have remembered to request, but were thrilled to have access to! Every item in the home seemed to be of the absolute highest quality, helping us to feel like we were vacationing luxuriously at an affordable and competitive rate! Literally, from 5 minutes after I booked until our last moments at the property, David and Shannon went above and beyond anything I have ever encountered before. From personalized recommendations specific to my aging mother's needs, to checking in on us as though we were old friends and a pure kindness that I haven't seen in any other rental...it all blew us away! During our stay, we spent one night away to check out the Chena Hot Springs and we both said that it felt like we were returning "home" when we got back. My mom has Dementia, so having a peaceful, clean home was paramount for her to enjoy our Alaskan adventure! And don't even get me started on the views!!! WOW!! We saw the magical Northern Lights and had a few inches of snow bid us fairwell. The location was fantastic! It took us between 10 and 15 minutes to get to Denali National Park and there was a year-round grocery store within 5 minutes. I honestly cannot recommend this home enough and I am already planning to bring my husband and son back with me to stay here. Thank you, David and Shannon for EVERYTHING!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Tinley Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Stay
House is extremely clean and comfortable. The hosts have stocked the house with everything needed to have a relaxing stay. The views are beautiful and the setting is very serene. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return if we are in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alaska Adventure
Clean and comfy. Easy drive to Denali. Thank you Jolene & gang
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous little cabin in the big tundra woods.
This is a great property that is isolated and quiet with great views of the Denali area. The cabin is well appointed with modern appliances and finishing touches . Everything worked perfectly, even the barbecue grill! A Fantastic getaway for a family visiting Denali!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views, Well maintained cottage
The location of this cottage provides great views of the mountains and the surrounding area. Denali National Park was 15 minutes away. They thought of everything when they built this cottage. Two bedrooms, nice size bathroom, full size kitchen that has everything, very comfortable living room. The deck is spacious, has a grill, table and chairs. Lots of windows . The guide book that Shannon and David put together is great! Also, great communication with Shannon and David. Wasn't possible to stay longer, we will definitely be back. Thank you Shannon and David !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent rental!
The cottage exceeded our expectations. The living space was more than adequate for four adults. It was beautifully appointed and well stocked with linens and supplies. Appliances were brand new. We had a problem with the coffee maker and within an hour of reporting it, the host arrived with a new one. The views were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Such a lovely stay, the house is set up so mindfully as a rental with anything you would need. We were able to see Moose and the Aurora, the perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
Beautifully furnished, with everything you need. Very clean. Very good location to Denali NP - we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great house on a beautiful piece of property! Fantastic views! Saw a couple moose off the back porch! Lots of amenities and great hosts. Will definitely stay again next time we are in Healy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley C., Ormond Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Our bucket list visit to Denali
Clean well organized with owners who are easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alaska trip
Beautiful place with amazing views. Very clean place. Beds are amazing. 15 minute drive to Denali. Will definitely rebook when we come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay outside the busy Denali area
The cottage is only about 20 minutes from Denali National Park just outside of the town of Healy but so worth the drive to be in a less busy area. The cottage is mostly secluded with only the twin cottage in view. The cabin was wonderful - very clean, comfortable, updated, kitchen well stocked and nice layout. There was a deck with a nice view of the mountains in the distance. The owners were very responsive. One note: the owners prefer to keep the windows unlocked in case you want to lock them.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
This place was like new and super clean! The setting was spectacular with a great location close to everything and a beautiful view from the kitchen/ living room and back porch. We loved staying there and will definitely recommend it to friends who visit the area. Shannon and David were great communicators and made sure everything was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
This is an incredible place. The view is beautiful unreal. The sunrises are like nothing I’ve seen before. We had a moose and calf come right up to the deck, and we were greeted with a rainbow over the mountains one afternoon. Magical. The owners were very thoughtful with how they designed and stocked the rental-we had everything that we needed and more. Perfect in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place!
We loved the location and beauty all around! This was very comfortable for the 6 of us. It was well-stocked, even with bear spray and airhorn. It was very updated and the layout was good too. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Penelope B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dry Creek a Hidden Hide Away
Not walkable to the 49th State Brewery but a short drive. Other than that it was a great place with a very well equipped kitchen. it worked out great for our Denali visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with amazing views!
This home was comfortable, clean, and had beautiful views. The hosts are very organized and thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Meticulously clean and great view
We had a wonderful stay at this very clean cottage We grilled and had dinner on the deck and enjoyed the beautiful view. The cottage has everything you can think of to make your stay feel like home. The hosts communicated very quickly and provided wonderful directions. We especially appreciated the assistance they gave for finding a place to buy camera equipment. Great location, house and hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised!
Great location and lodging for three nights. Plenty of space for a family of four. Cottage was very clean, well equipped. Beds were a little small but comfortable. Black out shades worked well. We cooked a couple basic meals and found what we needed. When the propane ran out for the grill, they were quick to replace it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay Just Outside of Denali
We loved using this property as our home base while exploring Denali National Park. We were maybe 15 minutes from the park and far enough away from the hustle and bustle of glitter gulch to enjoy quiet evenings on the back porch. The views from this house are exceptional. The house itself is seemingly brand new and incredibly clean and well appointed. We also appreciated having access to a washer and dryer as we were on an extended trip. We would definitely stay here again if we ever return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., New York, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect slice of heaven
We had a wonderful stay at this cottage in Healy. It was great after a week of cruising to have our own car and place so that we could experience Alaska at our own pace. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked and there is a beautiful large weber grill. The grocery store is just down the road so it was easy to make meals. We were only a short drive to all excurions and the park. The setting as you look out the back windows was absolutely perfect. We only were bummed that a moose didn't pass through. Highly recommend as a modern getaway in the middle of the wild.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H., Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, serene close to Denali
A perfect place to enjoy all Denali has to offer. Hope to return soon when there is no wildfire
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property
New house 15 minutes from Denali and 2 minutes from groceries, gas, and supplies. House was clean and very new. Had direct tv and wifi and a full kitchen. There are two houses close together but they are positioned so that when on the covered patio you don’t really see the other house. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alaska 2024
We stayed at this house for our visit to Denali. It was very clean and comfortable. The location was great, about a 20 minute drive to the park entrance. The owners have provided everything you would need for your stay and were available for any questions we had. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
THE PERFECT place near Denali
An OUTSTANDING property !!!! We - a group of 4 / from 4 - stayed there for 2 nights in June 24. The cabin is great location and to a high quality of finishes. I love cooking and i did enjoy cooking there. The organization of plates and tools in the kitchen is exceptionally well done !!! BBQ on the porch was very entertaining. even if the weather did not show its best site. Great communication with host and clear instruction regarding access to cabin. Thanks for sharing our cabin with us - very much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024