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MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

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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.

MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN

5 miles off Parks Hwy. Roads paved all the way & State maintained in winter. Located in foothills of Talkeetna Mtns in beautiful Susitna Valley. Many outdoor opportunities available close by... Willow’s centrally located to many popular & scenic places with hiking trails: Hatcher Pass State Recreation area(road over the Pass opens around beginning of July & closes in Oct), Independence Historic Mine, Nancy Lake State Recreation Park, Matanuska Glacier, Denali National Park. Surrounded by Talkeetna Mountains(east) & the Alaska Range(west & north).
* Willow Creek has rainbow, steelhead trout & arctic grayling. River in front of the rental is spawning ground for silver & king salmon. Recommendation: go with a local fishing guide unless experienced at fly-fishing. Fish for salmon as close as the confluence of Willow & Deception Creeks, 3 miles downstream from rental. Many streams crossing Parks Hwy are popular fishing spots.
* House on 27 acres of boreal forest sitting high over river. Vaulted ceilings, oak floors, large screened windows throughout, nicely furnished, cedar exterior siding.
*Beautiful view of the winding rapids. Long set of stairs & trail to river's bank.
*Property’s ‘kept wild’… no lawns or flower beds…wildflowers abound.
*Animals in this area: river otter, lynx, moose, brown & black bear, eagles.
*Re-start of world famous Iditarod Sled-Dog Race is 7 miles from the rental on Willow Lake by community center, library & museum.
*Winter months you might view Northern Lights. Renters enjoy cross country skiing, snow shoeing & snow-machining. Snowmachine trail leading into Hatcher Pass is minutes away.
*Towns south of Willow: Houston, Big Lake, Meadow Lakes, Wasilla & Palmer. North: Talkeetna, Sunshine, Trapper Creek & Denali.
*No black-out curtains. Sensitive to the long light of Alaska summers? …bring eye covers. All windows have blinds.
* People from every state and around the world have stayed, enjoying the peacefulness of this river front property.
*For all other info…Check AMENITIES Section.
*Owners live on property in separate house. Rental and owner’s house have separate driveways.

Keywords: House on river, private, 27 acres, wooded, easily accessible

Property manager

Paul & Ginny

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Do not strip beds or wash linens

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Not baby/child proof House on river/class 2 rapids

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

About the area

Map
Willow, AK

What's nearby

  • Willow Lake - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Gene Lake - 20 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Willow Creek State Recreation Area - 21 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Long Lake - 22 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Hatcher Pass Management Area - 47 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lead Dog Espre - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roni's Chinook Deli & Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Willow Trading Post Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Willow Trading Post - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Alaskan Dream Espresso - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Willow Lake, Willow Community Center, and Willow Public Library. Willow Creek State Recreation Area and Ruth Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sami W.

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

Best cabin ever!

This is our 4th visit to the cabin and we look forward to our stay every year. We head up this way to help with a cool dog sledding event and we're in search of the Aurora! We found it this visit. Fully stocked cabin, great owner communication and the perfect getaway. Already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

Very nice place would stay again

This is a beautiful quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Birthday Trip

What a wonderful cozy cabin! It had everything we needed for our two night stay. Sitting on the deck listening to the creek flowing was so tranquil. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Willow vacation

Very much enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was very clean and well maintained. Everything seemed well organized. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed our time at Willow Creek Inn. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The creek was beautiful! We will recommend it to family and friends when they visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Maryland

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

Amazing location, beautiful house, gracious hosts!

We had a short but wonderful stay! Thank you for your hospitality! We will definitely return for a longer stay if we are in the area again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LInda S.

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

Peaceful getaway.

Great cabin, with amazing host. If you are looking to explore north of Anchorage sites this is the place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

willow creek inn

Wonderful cabin, Fred and Ginny extremely nice and accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Marti M.

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

Lovely cabin by flowing stream

This cabin was everything we could have hoped for. Beautiful setting, clean and well appointed modern cabin, and lots of homey touches. Paul & Ginny were gracious hosts. We would love to come back sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bri M.

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

Very nice

Very friendly, clean, and overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry L.

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

Wonderful getaway

Couldn’t be happier with this little paradise. Place was spotless clean and cozy. Had lots of seating outside on cabin deck to relax and listen to the creek. Host was Very informative about area and fishing . I give this place a A+
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER P.

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

Perfect getaway

Loved sleeping with the windows open listening to the rapids in the creek. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Awesome Cabin in Amazing Setting!

Clean, large and fully equipped cabin on a spectacular river. Ginny was a great host. One of the best (of many) VRBOs we have enjoyed over the years!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

james z.

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

Lovely home in beautiful setting

Paul and Ginny were perfect hosts. House was well equipped. Very clean. Great water sounds from Willow Creek.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt n.

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

Clean. Quiet. Scenic. Enjoyed.

We enjoyed our 2 nights here. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., KENAI

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

Hidden beauty

Very beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerissa V.

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

Beautiful Cabin!

We couldn't of asked for a better place to stay! We felt right at home with everything fully stocked for your stay. Beautiful overlook with a patio overlooking the river. Very peaceful and quiet location. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Wonderful getaway!

We had a wonderful getaway at this cabin. The beach is just by the cabin and gave our kids hours of fun and us hours of relaxation. The cabin was very well decorated and clean. The owners have put in alot of effort and care and it shows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

colleen l.

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

Probably the best VRBO that I have stayed in here in Alaska. Hard to beat.

Beautiful, well maintained cabin next to a large creek. Hosts are extremely attentive but give you your privacy. This is the second time I have used this cabin and already looking forward to the next.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

angie a.

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

Best VRBO ever!!!

This is our second time staying here and again beyond amazing!!! The house is beyond adorable, clean, accommodating, and private. The hosts are the best and you couldn’t ask for more. Would recommend a thousand time over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T G.

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

Definitely will be back

Very cozy and comfortable. Super clean. Definitely will not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie W.

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

The Perfect Cabin

It was our third year visiting and the cabin is absolutely perfect. The location, the setting, the communication and just everything. The hosts, Paul and Ginny, are exceptional and always go above and beyond. Already planning our return Winter Wonderland vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin U.

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

Amazing Cabin

This was the best cabin we have stayed at in Alaska, we had everything we needed, beds were comfortable, cabin was clean bright and open. Best part was the back porch overlooking the river. We saw moose and salmon spawning our last night there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Heavenly Hideaway

This cabin could not be more perfect. It was stocked with everything you could possible imagine. The owners were super nice and easy to work with. The views and sound of the creek were amazing. We definitely will book again on our next trip to Alaska.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie W.

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

Return Visit!

It was our second time staying at this property and we would do it a third! The cabin is perfect for an Alaskan adventure. The scenery is gorgeous and a great location. Easy through the entire process.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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