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Fully-furnished Willow Yurt 2 🌲 at AK Dogstead

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fully-furnished Willow Yurt 2 🌲 at AK Dogstead

Our Alaska Dogstead is home to champion sled dog musher, Nic Petit, and his team of enthusiastic Alaskan huskies. Stay in our luxurious Kobuk yurt while you enjoy the serenity of rustic backcountry Alaska.

- Take a hike down to Fish Creek on private trails through the woods.
- Experience the amazing power and energy of sled dogs, first-hand during a kennel tour.
- Gaze at Alaska's vibrant sunsets or (if you're lucky) catch a glimpse of the Aurora from the warmth of your bed.

The space
With a fully stocked kitchenette, running water, electricity, 1/2 bathroom, wood stove, and Toyo gas heater, this yurt could hardly be considered glamping.

Sleeping arrangements: We have a custom-built bunk bed and folding cot that will sleep the whole crew. Host provides all linens, blankets, and pillows.

Bathroom: There is a sink and toilet in the yurt. While there is NO shower onsite, Bob's Mini Market is minutes away with full-service laundry and showers available. Host does provide towels.

Kitchenette: Including pots, pans, microwave, toaster, stove, sink, dishes, coffee pot, and more. We have everything you need to prep a meal, whether you're cooking instant oatmeal or a Michelin star-worthy salmon dish... We just don't have an oven. Host provides basic spices, coffee, and tea.

Guest access
You will have access to the entire yurt and onsite parking space. There are picnic tables and firepit shared with guests from the other 2 yurts on the property.

As this is a professional sled dog racing kennel, we do ask that you book a tour if you are interested in visiting with the dogs. Walking around the kennel portion of the dogstead without a guide is prohibited.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Microwave
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

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Big Lake, AK

What's nearby

  • Big Lake South State Recreation Site - 13 min walk
  • Rocky Lake State Recreation Site - 6 min drive
  • Big Lake North State Recreation Area - 8 min drive
  • Iditarod Trail Headquarters - 23 min drive
  • Port of Anchorage - 70 min drive

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 22 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knik Bar & Liquor Store - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Floaters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lumberyard Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aardvark Catering and Pizza Thyme - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Lake Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully-furnished Willow Yurt 2 🌲 at AK Dogstead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fully-furnished Willow Yurt 2 🌲 at AK Dogstead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully-furnished Willow Yurt 2 🌲 at AK Dogstead?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fully-furnished Willow Yurt 2 🌲 at AK Dogstead located?

Situated in Big Lake, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Big Lake South State Recreation Site and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Big Lake North State Recreation Area. Settlers Bay Golf Course and Iditarod Trail Headquarters are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Fully-furnished Willow Yurt 2 🌲 at AK Dogstead Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kenai k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Yurt Stay
I had never been to Alaska and had never stayed in a yurt before this business & pleasure stay. I was attending a continuing educations course and loved the away-from-it-all location, which was absolutely beautiful. I had everything I needed, any questions I had were quickly answered. The location, the yurt, the books in the yurt were all up my alley. I hope to return someday. LP
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024