Title: McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House - 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 # McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House Vacation home in Denali National Park with a fitness center and a sauna ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707000/33706959/911d7e68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707000/33706959/de35601b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707000/33706959/9afa7f9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707000/33706959/b51f88f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707000/33706959/b321043a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on a three-acre wooded property, McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe' offers a tranquil retreat just 15 minutes south of Denali National Park. Unwind in the cozy living room with cable TV and wood stove or enjoy the grassy yard with sauna, fire pit, and gas grill. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Gym - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House Alaska and Denali in particular (maybe we are a little biased) is an amazing, vast and majestic wilderness paradise. We are honored you are considering McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe' and the Carlo Property. We will do our best to give you all the information you need to plan and execute an incredible adventure and answer questions you have. The Carlo House is located just 15 minutes south of Denali National Park. A beautiful three acre wooded property catering to families and small groups that want to be close to Denali, but away from the crowds; yet still have all the luxuries and amenities of home. The House is a 5 minute walk from our main property McKinley Creekside Cabins & Café. We also offer complimentary Wi-Fi. A (3) three bedrooms, (2) two full baths house with washer/dryer, custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances and all the essentials of home. The cozy living room has a small sofa and chair, wood stove, cable TV, DVD player w/movies, complimentary Wi-Fi, and telephone. There is a grassy yard with a stand alone sauna, and a fire pit. The deck is covered with an outside dining area and gas grill. Main Floor \*Two bedrooms - One bedroom with two (2) queen beds, and a small bedroom with one (1) double/full sized bed. \*The full bathroom has a washer and dryer for your convenience. \*Custom Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and all the essentials of home. There is a small bar counter w/two stools for seating. \*Wine chiller in the kitchen. \*Oak hardwood and tile floors. 2nd Floor -The master suite One (1) King bed, smart TV, Satellite cable, DVD player with movies, and a sitting area. A luxury bath with antique claw foot tub, separate tile & glass shower and amazing panoramic mountain views! Cleaning Fee of $125 will be applied to your reservation. You will need to remove all trash to on-site dumpster, wash all dishes/put away, and clean kitchen counters. There is a full service restaurant, The Creekside Cafe', located on our main property, a 5 minute walk away; open mid-May - mid-Sept. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Gym - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78220000/78217800/78217733/ab4eb51f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Denali Park - Ridgeview House with 360 mountain views all around! 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Please remove all trash to dumpster. Kitchen/dishes are to be left clean (counters, stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, dishes washed/put away. NO smoking or pets in any of our house rentals, otherwise there will be a cleaning fee equal to one night's room charge plus a $200 damage fee. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25 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 required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Mckinley Creekside Cabins Cafe' the Carlo House ## 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%7C63.56739%2C-148.81450&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WXoE6Cktx33xpryy8oOlDumIqqk=) McKinley Park, AK #### What's nearby - Wilderness Access Center - 19 min drive - 28.1 km - Denali National Park Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 29.8 km - Horseshoe Lake - 24 min drive - 29.2 km - Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 25 min drive - 32.6 km - Black Diamond Golf Course - 35 min drive - 48.4 km #### Getting around - Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 143 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Denali Thai Food - ‬7 min drive - ‪Gold Rush Dining Room - ‬8 min drive - ‪Lucky Miss Saloon - ‬8 min drive - ‪Creekside Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Panorama Pizza Pub - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Denali National Park, Denali National Park Visitors Center, and Wilderness Access Center. Horseshoe Lake and Kantishna Gallery are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric F. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place near Denali! Great stay right near Denali. Well stocked and kept place. Great restaurant too. Highly recommend it for any family ##### Eric F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo T. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay The house was clean and as depicted in pictures. Super relaxing and we could have stayed much longer! The cafe was excellent as well. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Jo T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy Ann R. Sep 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Very cozy Well supplied. Great sauna. Close to activities and Denali. ##### Wendy Ann R. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute house and location The house had everything we needed with a great casual restaurant at CreekSide Cafe right up the road. We spent most of our days at Denali National Park hiking and this house was about 20 minutes from park. Our kids enjoyed the sauna and we all enjoyed the fire pit! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darlene H. Jul 5, 2012 #### First Class Lodging in Denali Perfectly situated off Rt. 3 just outside Denali National Park is what we believe is the best lodging option in that area. Six of us stayed 3 nights at this well appointed home with just enough rustic chic. We can't say enough about the quality of the bedding and linens. The master bedroom and bath are beautiful and we felt guilty that we showered instead of soaking in the beautiful, deep "ball and claw" bathtub. ...and WHAT A PANORAMIC VIEW! The home is equipped with all necessary appliances, including front loading washer/dryer. With just a bit of a chill in the air, we were lucky enough to be able to burn the indoor woodburning stove, wood supplied. There is also an outdoor firepit. Management was quick to respond to inquires both prior to check-in as well as once we were on the property. While we did some cooking on premises, this property is within a quick walk to McKinley Creekside Cafe, an absolute gem!! The dinners and desserts were creative and delicious. Kuddos to the owners for revitalizing the "old homestead" and turning it into a first class lodging option. We loved our stay and hope to return. ##### Darlene H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gloria Jun 21, 2025 ##### Gloria Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya L. Sep 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cabin This cabin is so cozy. It has a fireplace and a sauna. If it hadn't been raining I could have enjoyed 1 of the 2 decks or the grill or the yard games that were provided. Having a good restaurant so close was another big plus. I would definitely stay here again if I get back up Alaska way. ##### Tanya L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy B., Columbia, MD Aug 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay! The Carlo House was absolutely perfect for our group of 8. It was clean, comfortable, and only about 15 minutes to Denali National Park entrance. The cabin was stocked with the necessities as well as plenty of towels and soap (under the bathroom vanities). We used the fire pit almost every night during our stay. Be aware that there isn't a dining area inside of the house (a couple of bar stools) so if you are staying during colder months, the outside eating area may be an issue. The master bedroom was AMAZING!! The blackout shades in each room worked perfectly. We actually checked in at McKinley Creekside Cabins and I cannot say enough nice things about the staff! We ate at the cafe for dinner one night and the food was awesome! The whole place is gorgeous! Thank you for a great stay and we would definitely stay again! ##### Nancy B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad P. Jul 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place in great location Conveniently located to everything near Denali. Nice quiet house that provided a good place to retreat at the end of the day. Great place for families. ##### Chad P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim B. Sep 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay Located about 10 minutes from the park entrance. This cabin was peaceful, relaxing, and enjoyable. Everything was as listed. ##### Tim B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. Jul 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was great. Clean, organize, staff very friendly, saw mooses in yard, beautiful yard, beautiful house, walking path close to house, games to play. ##### Susan M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Sep 20, 2012 #### Great Place to stay This house is newly appointed and is a great place to stay especially if you have several people in your group. It is located a short distance from the Denali Park entrance and the town center. The food at the McKinley Creekside restuarant was also very good and reasonably priced. We had a great time and loved the upstairs king size bed with the mountain view. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Dick N., Minneapolis, MN Aug 8, 2012 #### Four day cabin stay outside of Denali. Beautiful setting. Newly remodeled cabin. Left a short list of shakedown items (none too major) that need to be corrected to bring cabin up to advertised features. Staff seemed to be willing to deal with them. Only major item was lack of good indoor dining table for our family of six. Hope staff will acknowledge our comments as the cabin has strong potential. ##### Dick N. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 5, 2012 #### Great Place! This place is great! It has just been refurbished and looks and feels brand new. We had the entire family at the Carlo house and all of us enjoyed it very much. We had a fire in the fire pit every night and made smores. We cooked all of our own meals which saved us a lot of money. The house has many amenities that we did not expect considering the location; Wi-Fi Internet access, Dish TV, phone, gas grill, washer/dryer, full kitchen. It was just a 20 minute drive to Denali. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We needed a hair dryer, so one of the staff brought it up to us within a couple minutes. The mosquitoes weren't too bad, but you probably want to bring repellant. There is no cell phone service, but you can use the house phone or Skype. It was very affordable for a family size group.