Title: The Rusty Salmon Lake House with Deck, Dock, Canoe and Kayaks - 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 home # The Rusty Salmon Lake House with Deck, Dock, Canoe and Kayaks Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32120000/32110400/32110392/dde7d838.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32120000/32110400/32110392/9b4bd9a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32120000/32110400/32110392/063877cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32120000/32110400/32110392/25263988.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32120000/32110400/32110392/005c83e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Rusty Salmon Sunshine Lakehouse, nestled in a quiet neighborhood near the Parks Highway, offers a serene lakefront retreat. Unwind on the expansive two-tier deck with east views of Sunshine Lake and watch swallows and wild ducks soar overhead. Enjoy activities like kayaking or canoeing from the marsh walk and dock, then gather by the lakeside fire ring to roast s’mores. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Rusty Salmon Lake House with Deck, Dock, Canoe and Kayaks Open for the winter from 12/16/24 till 02/21/25. Bring your ski's and ice fishing gear! Located in a quiet, secluded neighborhood just 4 miles from the Parks Highway, this tranquil lakefront home overlooks Sunshine Lake and is the perfect location to launch your Talkeetna adventure. One block from the Spur Road and bike path, you are 12 minutes from downtown Talkeetna and 4 minutes from a grocery store, gas station, and the Parks Highway. From our deck you'll see swallows, wild ducks, terns, and sandhill cranes as swans or eagles soar overhead. Relax and unwind in this peaceful, custom-built cedar home with two-story views of east Sunshine Lake in Talkeetna… Located in a quiet, secluded neighborhood just 4 miles from the Parks Highway, this tranquil lakefront home overlooking Sunshine Lake is the perfect location to launch your Talkeetna adventure. One block from the Spur Road and bike path, you are 10 minutes from downtown Talkeetna. You are 4minutes from grocery store, gas station and the Parks Highway. Enjoy a cup of morning coffee out on the expansive two-tier, lake view deck. Imagine waking to the songs of loons outside your window. Launch our kayak, rowboat or canoe from our marsh walk and dock on Sunshine Lake as you paddle among loons, wild ducks, terns, sandhill cranes, and eagles. In 2024 we added a two sets of stair steps to make getting to dock easy. Grill a meal with friends and family out on the deck. Then, gather by the lakeside fire ring to share stories and roast s’mores. You might even catch an occasional wandering moose or bear swimming across the lake. At the end of the day, retreat back to the deck and relax after a day of hiking, biking, flightseeing, or fishing. Feel the tension release as you ease into your memory foam topped bed. Sitting at the confluence of the Talkeetna, Susitna, and Chulitna Rivers, Talkeetna is a beautiful haven resting in the shadow of Denali. Whether you’re driving, riding the train, or flying up for a perfect weekend or extended stay, we welcome you to enjoy the views, wildlife, and tranquility at our lakefront home. This beautifully accommodated custom-built lakehouse offers a comfortable and eclectic mix of modern, Alaskan, and antique décor. Designed with friends and family in mind, the spacious two-story open floor plan offers sweeping views of east Sunshine Lake. There are hand-stained concrete floors throughout the home. On the first floor, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The living room has a leather sofa, recliner, rocker, and an oversized chair. There’s a large, oversized ceiling fan near the exposed wooden beam. There is a first-floor private bedroom with a queen bed and a two-inch memory foam topper, a luxurious down comforter, linens, and a ceiling fan. The ensuite bathroom hosts a shower, a concrete counter, and a copper sink. Down the hall is an additional half bath. The hand-milled birch staircase leads to the second-floor loft gathering space with an Apple TV, HD screen, and a sofa bed. There’s a private master bedroom with a new Casper king bed, luxurious down comforter, linens, and a ceiling fan. The ensuite bathroom has a six-foot oversized Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, concrete counter, and a double copper sink. The owners are always close by if needed. The Rusty Salmon Sunshine Lakehouse is the perfect weekend getaway or an excellent extended stay for friends, families, and small groups. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Kayak ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33563500/33563470/a548c21e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### the Stone Hut Talkeetna - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 53 reviews CA $362 CA $432 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=33563470&PinnedHotelID=33563470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100160000/100159400/100159351/w906h683x60y0-ae18459e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eye of Denali: Denali View/River Front Talkeetna - 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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 Rusty Salmon Lake House Deck Open Christmas Talkeetna Rusty Salmon Lake House Deck Open Christmas Rusty Salmon Lake Deck Open Christmas Talkeetna Rusty Salmon House ck Open Ch The Rusty Salmon Lake House With Deck and Dock Talkeetna ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=62.184223,-150.03366&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ofqzJjmvr%5B%3F_%40%3Fa%40%40a%40%3Fa%40%40a%40%40a%40%3F_%40Ba%40%40a%40%40a%40%40%5DBa%40B_%40Ba%40B_%40Ba%40B_%40B%5DDa%40B_%40D%5DDa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a%40E%5DC_%40E_%40C_%40C_%40Ca%40C%5DCa%40Ca%40Ca%40A%5DAa%40Aa%40C_%40%3Fa%40Aa%40Aa%40%3Fa%40A_%40%3Fa%40%3Fa%40&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IzHP3DZ1p9wesHjTzvwRX4dwwcc=) Talkeetna, AK #### What's nearby - Denali Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 4.0 km - Question Lake - 6 min drive - 7.3 km - Montana Lake - 7 min drive - 6.9 km - Section House Lake - 7 min drive - 5.7 km - Woman Lake - 9 min drive - 10.9 km #### Getting around - Talkeetna Station - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive - ‪Denali Brewing Company Tasting Room - ‬3 min drive - ‪Brown Bear Espresso - ‬5 min drive - ‪Y-Knot Bbq & Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Kahiltna Bistro - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Rusty Salmon Lake House with Deck, Dock, Canoe and Kayaks pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at The Rusty Salmon Lake House with Deck, Dock, Canoe and Kayaks? > As of Nov 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rusty Salmon Lake House with Deck, Dock, Canoe and Kayaks on Nov 30, 2025 start from CA $328.69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Denali-Hotels-The-Rusty-Salmon-Lake-House-With-Deck-And-Dock.h32110392.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Rusty Salmon Lake House with Deck, Dock, Canoe and Kayaks? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Rusty Salmon Lake House with Deck, Dock, Canoe and Kayaks? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Rusty Salmon Lake House with Deck, Dock, Canoe and Kayaks located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Denali Brewing Company, Lake Two, and Section House Lake. Montana Lake and Question Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? 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