Title: Fireweed Mountain Lodge - Bonzana Cabin - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Fireweed Mountain Lodge - Bonzana Cabin Riverfront cabin with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74118900/74118884/13683fe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74118900/74118884/a739486b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74118900/74118884/2e9fc73c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74118900/74118884/63b34ca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74118900/74118884/810aad96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the majesty of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve at this cabin, nestled on the West side of McCarthy at Mile 59. Out your front door, explore mountains and glaciers or relax in a private setting with an outdoor kitchen and fire ring. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2320 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fireweed Mountain Lodge - Bonzana Cabin Adjacent to the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve on the West side of McCarthy at Mile 59 of the McCarthy Road, our spacious cabin offers a convenient home base for your visit to the area. Out your front door, you can explore the natural wonders of the mountains and glaciers, raft the rivers that surround us, satisfy your curiosity by learning about early 1900s mining history in nearby Kennecott and engage with our vibrant summer community. The Space: Our cabin is a large, stout log constructed and is intentionally situated to offer you stunning mountain views through its large windows or while you enjoy sitting on the front deck. You can spread out in this private, 320-square-foot cabin! It is comfortably furnished with a futon couch (the futon opens to a queen bed; the mattress has inner springs) and dining table and chairs on the main floor, plus a queen platform bed in the cozy sleeping loft. We provide you with 900-count cotton sheets, an extra warm comforter, pillows, and plush towels for your use. Our property has an outdoor kitchen and a large fire ring where you can enjoy the magical and changing light cast on Fireweed Mountain and the Bonanza, Erie, and Jumbo mines resting on yet another mountain ridge that once held the largest known copper deposit in the world. Bathrooms with shower facilities are located a short walk from your cabin. Please carefully read the details about this cabin and our property below. Guest Access: Check-in is from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We ask that you please communicate your estimated arrival time close to the day of your arrival via text, cell, or email. We will greet you upon arrival to show you to your cabin. On the rare occasion, we are not able to meet you upon arrival, we will communicate this to you and make alternate arrangements for you to settle into your cabin. Other Details to Note: McCarthy is off-the-grid and unincorporated, and we want to detail what that means for your experience of our cabin and property: Bathroom location and use: Bathrooms with shower are located a short walk from your cabin. They are located on the ground level of the two-story green house on the property. Bathrooms have private exterior access. We service bathrooms daily and generally assign them per guest party. Bathrooms are available for your use typically from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you need an alternative schedule, please pre-arrange times during check-in. Outhouses are available for your use during off-generator hours. We set specific hours for bathroom use because the water system on our property is powered by a gasoline-fueled generator. This means that our water system (including showers, flush toilets, and sinks) works only when the generator is running. Please only use the bathrooms and showers during the designated hours when the generator is running. Cooking and food storage: A guest-shared, covered outdoor cooking area is available for use. This area is equipped with a three-burner propane stove, basic cookware, dishes, enamel mugs, utensils, dish soap, and paper towels. Water from our well is provided for drinking, cooking, and washing (our well water is safe for drinking–and delicious!). We service the outdoor cooking area at least once daily. Our property is adjacent to the Wrangell St Elias National Park and Preserve, home to wild animals, including bears. We ask that you please clean up well after food preparation. We require that guests not store coolers, trash, and other scented items, such as soaps, outside the cabin or leave them unattended on the property. Garbage: We request that you please pack out all of your trash when you check out. Trash disposal services are extremely limited in our area. Electricity: Is not available in your cabin. This means there is no lighting in your cabin, and you will not be able to charge devices, run CPAP or BiPAP machines, or access electricity in your cabin to use or charge other items. We request that you please plan accordingly for your visit. Many of our visitors carry small charging devices and/or use their vehicles to charge their cellphones. Parking: We have on-site parking, a short walk from your cabin. Ask us about bicycles available for use. Neighborhood Description: We are located on the Westside of McCarthy at Mile 59 of the McCarthy Road. If you are driving here, you can access our property from the McCarthy Road and park your car on our property. If you are flying here, you can take a shuttle van to the footbridge and walk less than a mile to our property or we can also pick you up at the footbridge with one of our ATVs. The McCarthy-Kennecott area boasts several highly reputed food and drink establishments, a thriving art, music, and science community, as well as a number of celebrations and happenings throughout the summer, including weekly live music, open mic, and trivia nights, art showings, yoga classes, storytelling events, and celebrations! Ask us what will be happening when you are visiting the area. We think the Lonely Planet described McCarthy well in this way, “Alaska doesn't lack isolated frontier towns that act as magnets for a colorful cast of folk who want to live away from everything, and nor does it suffer a paucity of tourist destinations. But it's a rare place that manages to bridge the gap between these two identities – a spot that is authentically on the edge of civilization yet welcomes those curious folk who want to peep in on the raw, wild pulse of the Alaskan bush. Enter McCarthy.” Getting around When you are ready to explore the surrounding area, you can access the West Kennecott Glacier Trailhead just steps away from our property. The footbridge, a landmark and pick-up place for shuttle vans and guided tours, is located 0.7 miles from our property. Getting into McCarthy town is an easy, picturesque 1.5-mile walk, bike, or ATV ride over the footbridge–you can also get a shuttle van from the footbridge into town. Kennecott mine town is an additional 4.5 miles beyond McCarthy. Shuttle van service to Kennecott is available from the footbridge or McCarthy town; if you prefer to walk, bike, or ride your ATV, you may choose to make your way up (or down) the old wagon road where you will pass the old Kennecott Cemetery. Try combining a hike with a shuttle ride along the old wagon road! Additional Rules: No smoking. No pets; verified service animals welcome with advance arrangements Pack out all trash upon departure. Clean the outdoor kitchen area soon after food preparation to avoid baiting animals. Coolers, trash, and scented items (e.g. soaps) cannot be left outside the cabin or unattended. Candles, incense, or other open flame sources are not permitted inside cabins or on the cabin deck. Children must be supervised at all times when the outdoor fire pit is in use. Please remove your shoes before entering the cabins. Mutual Understandings: Occupancy: While our cabins are spacious, our prices and listing are for a 1-2 person cabin occupancy. If you are travelling together with more than 2 people, we ask that you please contact us to determine if we can meet your needs for additional people and if our property is a fit for you and your travelling companions/family members. If you are traveling with more than two people and would like to make a reservation, a $100 surcharge per extra person, per night payable in cash or electronic transfer upon arrival. If you arrive with more than 2 people without prior arrangements, your reservation will be cancelled with explanation for the cancellation provided as stated directly to VRBO. No exceptions will be made. Animals: While we love animals, we do not allow pets apart from verified service animals on our property. Please contact us in advance if you are planning to bring your service animal with you. Note there is a $100 surcharge per service animal that must be paid prior to check-in in cash or via electronic transfer. If you arrive with a pet or service animal without prior notification, your reservation will be cancelled with explanation for the cancellation provided as stated directly to VRBO. Comfort: Our cabin is a ‘summer only’ rental. The interior temperature of the cabin will vary depending on the weather and outside temperatures – early summer can be warm and later summer can be chilly. We want you to have a comfortable experience during your stay! Knowing this, if you are visiting in later summer, please do come prepared with warm gear, as we do not provide a heater for your cabin. The stove in the cabin is not for guest use. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 320 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66450000/66446700/66446645/f106a03f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fireweed Mountain Lodge - Erie Cabin McCarthy - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Mountain view 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=66446645&PinnedHotelID=66446645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117470000/117463100/117463019/w1412h755x0y0-c7115e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi McCarthy - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $167 CA $195 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=117463019&PinnedHotelID=117463019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115050000/115049600/115049563/8eb7de56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kate Kennedy House, 1920's Madam's home; Step into 1920 in this unique Cottage McCarthy - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Fireplace [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=115049563&PinnedHotelID=115049563&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dora Keen Cabin w Shared Outhouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23540000/23534500/23534462/e5db9da2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blackburn Cabins Chitina - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=23534462&PinnedHotelID=23534462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66170000/66167600/66167512/fa6f3642.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ma Johnson's Hotel Chitina - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=66167512&PinnedHotelID=66167512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### 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 This property does not allow children ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C61.43467%2C-142.95035&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=srCloBg9qULUHYIdzidaxxJHLTI=) McCarthy, AK #### What's nearby - McCarthy Road Information Station - 1 min walk - 0.2 km - McCarthy Footbridge - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum - 10 min drive - 2.0 km - Kennecott Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 9.4 km #### Getting around - McCarthy, AK (MXY) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Potato - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Meatza Wagon - ‬20 min drive - ‪Golden Saloon - ‬8 min drive - ‪As The Glacier Melts - ‬1 min walk - ‪Bistro - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fireweed Mountain Lodge - Bonzana Cabin pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Fireweed Mountain Lodge - Bonzana Cabin? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fireweed Mountain Lodge - Bonzana Cabin? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Fireweed Mountain Lodge - Bonzana Cabin located? > Situated on a river, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of McCarthy Road Information Station and McCarthy Footbridge. McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fireweed Mountain Lodge - Bonzana Cabin Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathleen D. Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cabins The cabins were great, clean and well maintained. The hosts were always available, kind, and accommodating. Close to the foot bridge and easy to find using the directions the host provides (Google gets you to the mile marker, not the cabin). Print or download directions. We had a great stay! Would definitely choose the cabins again. ##### Cathleen D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry D., Fairbanks, Alaska Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Trip to McCarthy The cabin was warm from the day's sun and truly quiet and comfortable. Not far from the foot bridge . ##### Terry D. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Saul Jul 21, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property is not ready to host guests. There is no water, or water arrangement; no electricity connection; no bathing facility; no microwave; no small kitchen or ability to prepare or heat any food. It is simply an empty cabin with 2 queen size beds. Nothing else!! The hosts are nice people who allowed us to take shower in their property. In all, a very disappointing experience. I don't believe that Expedia should refer travelers to this location until water, shower and electricity are installed in the cabin. ##### Saul Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric Jun 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Bel endroit très calme, un peu compliqué pour la lumière et le courant.Hôte accueillant. ##### Eric Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chiara F. Jun 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous spot, lovely host We had a great trip here! Definitely be sure to read the description to understand the amenities that are/are not available. Patrick was an incredibly accommodating and kind host! We'd also recommend doing a guided full day glacier hike with St. Elias :) ##### Chiara F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie P. Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin on a beautiful private property We enjoyed our stay in the cabin. It was on a beautiful property and very private. The owners were very attentive and available. Even helped us take our luggage to the cabin with their atv. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Melanie P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sandra Jul 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Gorgeous area. Very nice cabin. Amy is so very nice. We just loved our stay ##### sandra Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly L. Jun 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The place to stay! The owner was above and beyond helpful. The accommodations 5 star for the area. Best value in lodging all the way around! ##### Kimberly L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Dana May 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Disliked: Amenities ##### Dana Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holland America Denali Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Denali-National-Park-Hotels-Holland-America-Denali-Lodge.h191544.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Port-OCall-Hotel.h10360.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hospital-Civic-Campus-Hotels.0-l6254150-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Lakeview Signature, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Winnipeg-Hotels-Lakeview-Signature.h460383.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Makkah](https://www.expedia.ca/Makkah-Hotels.d178043.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Hotel-Groove-Shinjuku.h90097719.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels.d4138.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Sterling Heights](https://www.expedia.ca/Sterling-Heights-Hotels.d9766.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lakeview Inns & Suites - Fort Nelson](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Nelson-Hotels-Lakeview-Inns-Suites-Fort-Nelson.h1688830.Hotel-Information) > > [The Villa Casa Casuarina](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-The-Villa-Casa-Casuarina.h12826098.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Toronto East - Scarborough by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Toronto-East-Scarborough.h20717.Hotel-Information) > > [VACATION in 🇨🇦 CANADA 🇨🇦: Pet Friendly All-Season Getaway by the Ottawa River](https://www.expedia.ca/Plantagenet-Hotels-Family-Friendly-Cottage-By-The-Ottawa-River.h67437250.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahia Principe Grand Coba - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Akumal-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Grand-Coba-All-Inclusive.h1414071.Hotel-Information) > > [Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Denali-National-Park-Hotels-Denali-Princess-Wilderness-Lodge.h63807.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/del/toronto-to-delhi) > > [flights from region of waterloo intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ykf/flights-from-region-of-waterloo-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/yyz/montreal-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to Dallas (DFW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/las/dfw/las-vegas-to-dallas) > > [flights from minot intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/mot/flights-from-minot-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/gva/nce/geneva-to-nice) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Jacksonville (JAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/jax/calgary-to-jacksonville) > > [Flights from Prince George (YXS) to Punta Cana (PUJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxs/puj/prince-george-to-punta-cana) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yyc/toronto-to-calgary) > > [Alaska Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Alaska-Airlines-Flights.cAS.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/fra/toronto-to-frankfurt) ### Activities > [Things to do in Tacloban](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Tacloban.d3357.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Gananoque](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Gananoque.d7971.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Oshkosh Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Oshkosh.d2699.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Port Louis](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Louis.dx2415)