Title: Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107003245&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony Vacation home in Houston with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony ![Exterior - Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107003300/107003245/82abe15a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107003300/107003245/b418f25e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107003300/107003245/a0d31611.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107003300/107003245/9a1e5c84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107003300/107003245/4ce00a12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Savor Alaskan sunsets from your private balcony deck connected to the cozy 1-bedroom loft. Experience cabin comforts with a full kitchen and bathroom, plus warm heated floors in winter. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer ## 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. ### Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony About this space Welcome to the "Wrangell" at the famous Pilot Lodge! This charming tiny house offers the perfect blend of woodlands and aviation. Located just 10 minutes from Big Lake, it is a cozy, budget-friendly home base for your Alaskan adventure. The best part? As a guest of the Wrangell, you get exclusive access to the communal areas of our neighboring Boeing 727 Jet—including the wing deck for BBQs and the fuselage lounge! The space 🌲 The Cabin (Your Private Space): The Loft: Sleep amongst the trees in the upstairs bedroom loft, featuring a private balcony deck perfect for morning coffee or watching Alaskan sunsets. Full Amenities: Despite being "tiny," this cabin pulls no punches. It includes a full kitchen for cooking meals and a complete private bathroom. Views: Overlooks the woods and the airfield activity. ✈️ The "Extension" (Your Bonus Space): Why stay inside? You are welcome to walk over to our retired Boeing 727 Lodge (located right next door). Wing Deck: Grill your dinner on the wing of a real jet. Fuselodge: Play ping pong or hang out in the communal lounge inside the aircraft. 📍 The Location: Located on a private airfield property where aviation meets nature. 10 minutes to Big Lake (boating, fishing, ice fishing). Easy access to flight tours and trails right from your doorstep. Guest access You have exclusive, private use of the entire Tiny House. Additionally, you have shared access to the Boeing 727 communal areas, including the wing deck grill and the interior lounge/game area. Other things to note Stairs: Please note the sleeping area is in a loft accessible by stairs/ladder, so you must be comfortable climbing. Winter Travel: The property is accessible year-round, but we recommend 4WD/AWD in winter months. House Rules: No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123190000/123182300/123182220/ffc1f98f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Snodgrass Suite 301, Hyland Hotel Palmer - 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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 ### Property is also known as 762937 ## About the area Located in Houston, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Lake State Recreation Site and Big Lake South State Recreation Site, while Alaska Museum of Transportation & Industry and Dorothy G. Page Museum are cultural highlights. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony Reviews ## Reviews 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) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Carolene C. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness An interesting property! Definitely still being developed, were are excited to see how it looks when it's all done! The house itself was nice, very modern, no TV. Three of us stayed here, one on the futon. We were hoping there would be some kind of bedding for the futon, but we had to supply some ourselves. Futon was also uncomfortable and crumby from the last guests - I suggest you bring a camping pad if you have a third person with you. Deck was nice as there is no other space to comfortably hang out outside; buildings are very close together. We made the three of us work in there but the place was really meant for only 2 people. We also did not get directions to the property until 4pm (which was check-in). The route Google Maps gives you is not correct so you have to wait for the directions. Don't plan on checking in right at 4pm, you have to wait and do some driving. Good place to heat some meals and sleep. Again, loved the uniqueness of the property. ##### Carolene C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025