Title: MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19070800/19070732/d1bd4081.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19070800/19070732/3ebd8d1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19070800/19070732/cedbd0d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19070800/19070732/0e3d865f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19070800/19070732/006d1843.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### 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. 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 & rooted trail to river bank. \*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. \*Fall & 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. \*People from every state and around the world have stayed, enjoying the peacefulness of this river-front property. \* IMPORTANT DETAILS: \*Property’s kept wild, no lawns or flower beds. Wildflowers abound. \*No black-out curtains. Sensitive to the long light of Alaska summers? …bring eye covers. All windows have blinds. \*This is an adults only rental. Maximum occupancy: 2 adults \*Maximum # of nights that guests can stay is 10 consecutive nights. \*River’s change course from time to time. Sometime’s there’s a beach, sometime’s there isn’t. Some of our photos show when there is a beach, some show when there is no beach. That is just the way of a wild river. \*No check-ins after 11pm \*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 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102620000/102615100/102615021/64376b32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantastic Cabin in Willow, Sleeps 3! 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Adults only rental. No deep frying, no open broiling, no cooking bacon in oven, no oil/grease in any drain(use grease/oil can under sink. Don’t leave grill unattended. No Check-ins after 11pm. Estimated time of arrival is required. Maximum stay allowed is 10 consecutive nites. ### 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 ### 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 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](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%7C61.77269%2C-149.91794&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kgMXnmcprtwqE0PHi08VOCRZL_U=) Willow, AK #### What's nearby - Willow Lake \- 13 min drive \- 11.2 km - Willow Community Center \- 13 min drive \- 11.5 km - Gene Lake \- 13 min drive \- 9.6 km - Ruth Lake \- 14 min drive \- 12.5 km - Willow Creek State Recreation Area \- 17 min drive \- 12.9 km #### Getting around - Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 93 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lead Dog Espresso - ‬13 min drive - ‪Burnt Toast - ‬13 min drive - ‪Roni's Chinook Deli and Pizza - ‬16 min drive - ‪Sports Bar - ‬23 min drive - ‪Trailside Cafe - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN? ### What time is check-out at MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN? ### Where is MINUTES OFF PARKS HWY / RIVERFRONT ON 27 ACRES / WILLOW CREEK INN located? ## Have a question? 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