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Eye of Denali: Denali View/River Front

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Living area
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

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Talkeetna, AK
  • Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Aurora Dora
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Talkeetna Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

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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.

Eye of Denali: Denali View/River Front

Although this is a new and updated listing, we have been hosting guests for 25+ years in our beautiful and memorable log home located on the banks of the Susitna River. Our historic home has a large yard and picnic area with gorgeous views of Mt. Denali and the Alaska Range. We are located just a half mile from the iconic village of Talkeetna.
If you desire an authentic Alaskan log home experience, this is the place for you!
If you’re Interested in hosting an event or wedding, contact us!
The space
While staying with us you will have the entire guest house, which is the top two private stories of our log building and includes 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a full kitchen. There is an additional sleeping area in the upstairs hallway located outside the bedrooms with a small double fold down futon couch. Located on the property is a part time long-term renter in a bottom floor apartment, and the owner keeps a small apartment over the garage for use when he is in town. The only shared space may be the yard or the driveway.
While staying here, enjoy a large comfortable open kitchen and sitting area on first level. There is one full bathroom on this level that includes a washer and dryer. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, each hosting a queen bed and river views. The master bedroom, the ‘Talkeetna’, has a private full bathroom. The other two bedrooms are called the ‘Susitna’ and the ‘Chulitna’. There is a single fold down futon in the upstairs hallway area that can be used as a bed.
Please enjoy your free Wi-Fi and free cruiser bicycles available for guests. We are only a half a mile from downtown Talkeetna, and adjacent to a 14 mile paved bike path that goes along the Talkeetna Spur Road and downtown. We are located within walking distance, 6-10 minute walk, to the train depot and downtown.
*Please note the train travels past this property as well as through downtown Talkeetna. You will be hearing train noises.
Guest access
Private guest house and large yard. Yard and picnic area may be shared by part-time long term renter or owner who occasionally visits his apartment over garage.
Other things to note
Please note, there is no fish cleaning on property. Clean the fish where you catch them and throw the waste in fast moving currents. We do not allow outdoor fires, pets, or smoking and vaping in the house. Please do not leave garbage outside. For extended stays we will pick up your garbage as needed. There are bears in Alaska in the summer.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Talkeetna Historical Society Museum. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 14 minutes by foot from Talkeetna Historical Society Museum and a 2-minute drive from Aurora Dora
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Rules

No fish cleaning on site, please remove shoes when entering the house, no vaping or smoking any substances of any kind

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Reviews

Eye of Denali: Denali View/River Front Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwenn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
My twin brother and our spouses stayed at this wonderful place, full of Alaskan history and culture. Very unique place to stay. It is right next to a river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Eye of Denali is an awesome property. Very clean and fresh and comfortable, and great location, within easy walking distance of downtown. We spent some time in the back yard by the river, and took some great photos with Denali shining behind us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in process was very simple. Could use nonstick pans and more towels for larger parties but everything overall did the job. The bikes were really fun to ride into town. Washer and dryer were much appreciated. Beautiful place, roomy, close location to town and a view you can't beat. Amazing time with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bilal A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Everything matched the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, perfect distance from town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful home with beautiful views! Even got to see the top of Mt McKinley (which I have heard is rare) from the backyard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the perfect rustic setting for an Alaskan adventure! Loved the beautiful river setting with Denali in the background! Talkeetna is a quaint little town with several dining options and little shops to explore! We would definitely recommend Eye of Denali for your next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Allegany

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our two night stay was amazing. The views were awesome, the home was lovely, and all of the amenities were well thought out. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin tucked along the river with great views. Made for a peaceful nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

Excellent location, loved the bikes! House was as pictured. We had a fabulous stay and would love to come back some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Cozy.

Very nice property near the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Joy Filled Stay

Great place, great location, clean and well equipped. Host easy to contact and engaged.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

corey s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat town and good location

Neat built home right in the river and a much needed one mile walk from town after driving and eating all the towns good food! Right next to the train depot if that’s what your plans are, or good access to the min roads to get into Denali (2hr drive). I liked the welcome book and seeing all the guests that have stayed and some of the items in the house were neat and showed some of the history. A train occasionally went by but did not bother us. Great views of the river with a nice yard with tables next to the river to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S., Livingston

Liked: Cleanliness

Eye of Denali

Perfect place and location for our vacation stay at Talkeetna. Loved the character and the views out the big windows. Only suggestion we would have is to upgrade the dryer. It took an overly long time to dry clothes which is a waste of your electric bill. We visited K2 Aviation for a flightseeing tour, Mahays jet boat, atv tour, shopping and who can forget all the great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Eye of Denali in is just as the description says. It has so much Talkeetna history and personality in it. It may not be the newest, fanciest option around, but it was spotless, has an amazing view, kind and responsive hosts, and these incredible little treasures to look at and read about all over. The location was great, far enough away from downtown for quiet and privacy but close enough to walk anywhere we needed. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Eye of Denali house is great - perfect location, very comfortable, great views when the clouds break up. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eye of Denali

Lovely location and views. We had clear skies and pristine views of Denali. The house is comfortable and well appointed, within easy walking distance to town. Trains and sightseeing planes were the only downsides.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Alaskan experience

Such a fun place to stay on the River. Lots of items, history and wall readings in this comfortable log cabin to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

TALKEETNA PARADISE

From the moment we arrived, the Eye Of Denali captured my heart! The cabin was awesome, very clean. The river views from inside and outside were spectacular. Very convenient to TALKEETNA. Don’t miss staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location

Comfortable, inviting and eclectic cabin in the most beautiful of locations, right on the Susitna River. Easy to find. Very convenient to town, but with a feeling of being just a touch remote. We hit the weather jackpot and had amazing views of Denali every single day! The 3 bedrooms upstairs are very adequate and comfy with awesome views. It was necessary for us to leave the bedroom doors open at night, for the heat rising from downstairs. An extra blanket or two would have been helpful, but we were prepared with layers of clothing. And this is AK after all...so not complaining, just informing! One bathroom is upstairs & one downstairs with nice towels and bathing amenities provided. The kitchen is great with all the necessary needs; silverware, plates, pans, mugs etc... We would have loved an outdoor grill (gas), as we made most of our meals at the cabin. There isn't an indoor fireplace, nor an outdoor firepit which maybe isn't allowed due to fire restrictions, but sure would have been a bonus. Again, all informational. Being from Colorado, I'm sure there is a safety reason for no open fires. I find this to be a very hard property to review, as it was exactly as I expected, and perfect for our needs. However, if you have the romanticized "movie picture perfect" cabin expectation, you will be disappointed. If you want an "Alaskan cabin in the woods" experience, surrounded by nature's beauty, this is the place! We'd definitely stay again. Self-check-in was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rejuvenating and relaxing

Beautiful, welcoming property on the river. Many personal touches throughout the home and very clean. Easy going environment to restore and rejuvenate in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian w., Jonestown,PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the river

You can see Denali from the house. Right on the river and close to town. House we great had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024