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Top King Value • Kitchen • Wifi • Northern Lights

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 393 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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Willow, AK
  • Place, Kashwitna Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Willow Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Willow Community Center
    ‪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.

Top King Value • Kitchen • Wifi • Northern Lights

Make Trailside Alaska your home base at Mile 73, perfectly positioned for exploring Denali, Talkeetna, and Willow. Upstairs, enjoy a cozy king bed, a pocket twin, a table for four, and a guest Mac with fast Wi-Fi—plus an elevated viewing space that’s ideal for catching the Northern Lights. Downstairs, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, a hot shower, and year-round climate control that makes settling in easy. Step outside onto an expansive deck, knowing the most affordable dog sled tours and mushing experiences are right here on site. You’re not just close to the adventure—you’re already home.

Check out our website (alaskadogcenter.com/tours) and book family and senior friendly dog sled tours.

About the deck: it’s so large—24 by 76 feet—that we call it the SuperDeck. Outfitted with four outdoor seating chairs, a Solo Stove, and plenty of firewood, it’s built for long Alaskan nights. This is the perfect place to watch dog teams go by, take in endless sunsets, look for the Northern Lights, or simply unwind by the fire after a full day of adventure.

Trailside Alaska is also known as “M73 Airbnb”, a name carried over from our original launch in 2020. With easy highway access, private parking for cars and trailers, and a central location near Hatcher Pass, the Nancy Lakes Recreation Area, and Little Susitna Landing, it’s an ideal basecamp for exploring some of the best outdoor recreation Alaska has to offer.

Enjoy the convenience during the summer months of our famous Trailside Cafe @ Mile 73. Order fresh meals, coffee drinks, smoothies, and desserts. The Trailside Vacation Rental is known for its unique location on sled dog training trails in the dog mushing capital of the world. Book your stay today and experience Alaska like never before!



Your hosts - Kale & Carrie
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Willow Creek State Recreation Area. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a living room
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes ski-in/ski-out access
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Kashwitna Lake and a few minutes from Willow Community Center
This vacation home offers its guests ski-in/ski-out access and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 99 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

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

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 218 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.

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Top King Value • Kitchen • Wifi • Northern Lights Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
They had the fire going and the VRBO was warm and toasty. They had everything you could possibly need. I would definitely book this again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin that was very clean and warm when we arrived. Fully stocked with anything you would need. The king size bed was very comfortable.There is a Coffee shop next door with yummy shakes, drinks, food options and dog treats too! Located just off the highway but also felt secluded and safe. The owners are very nice and accommodating and we really enjoyed our stay. This will be our first pick when returning to Alaska! Thank you Kale and Carrie!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay! Had a great experience and it really gave a “true Alaska vibe”. Very comfortable and cozy. We would stay here anytime!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a stay on the way to Denali. Our stay was brief but the house had everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place, very awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

patty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great fun! Unique and fun place to stay. We went on the dog sled ride and had such a great experience with Carrie explaining everything and letting us help with the dogs. They were so great- everything was!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue Moorer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is an entire 1-bedroom house - full kitchen, large bedroom with a heavenly king bed plus a built-in bunk bed. We were invited to use the washer, which helped a lot. Sat out on the deck to relax. There’s a cafe on property with fantastic meals -very reasonably priced and so good that we ended up eating breakfast, lunch and dinner there over the 2 days. Hint; the scones and pulled pork sliders were delish and the triple chocolate cheesecake took care of my sweet tooth for days. We chose this property for the closeness to the guided fishing trip hubby had booked and it ended up being one of the best spots on our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

My friend stayed here when they were visiting me in Willow and absolutely loved it. Peaceful and relaxing yet. Conveniently located near delicious food and outdoor enjoyment. Sled dogs were an added bonus?
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn and Celia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trailside was simply perfect. Spacious, quiet, comfortable, and a great value. Generously and warmly appointed. Super friendly (and inspiring) hosts. Felt like home. Sweet dogs nearby, and a fabulous cafe next store. I wish we were here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Hospitality

Very easy to find. They were very accommodating and go well above and beyond to make sure your stay is enjoyable. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pepper

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for the wonderful day/night. Kale & Carrie were great at communicating. Check in and check out were a breeze. The place is clean, cozy and just what we needed after a day of travel. And it has the tallest shower I have ever seen.! very dog friendly!! highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ephantus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful, unique space! It was the perfect setup for me and super cozy. Loved seeing the dogs and the cafe was super yummy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

“Quick Stop Cabin” – Easy Highway Access

Quick, Cozy Stay by the Highway – Gateway to Alaska’s Denali State and National Park.Looking for a convenient and comfortable stop on your Alaskan road trip? This cozy VRBO is perfectly situated just off highway 3 in Willow about 2.5hts south of Denali National Park. It’s right on a working dogsledding property. Whether you’re headed into the park for hiking, wildlife viewing, or just passing through, this stay offers a warm, no-fuss place to rest and recharge. Check in was seamless, communication was wonderful.Enjoy the unique charm of Alaska with the chance to see sled dogs up close(in winter), explore nearby towns, or simply relax in a quiet, scenic setting. Ideal for travelers seeking a quick, memorable stay without straying far from the road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. The place was beautiful, clean and warm with great decor! Great location for our visit to Talkeetna and then to Denali. Easy to get to and the hosts are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dog friendly! Cozy place but light switches are limited for going up and down stairs - need a flashlight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Della S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Della S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Willow

The property is quite a lovely place to stay. Plenty of space to hang out and relax, go on a walk about, or relax in the hammock. Always clean, fully stocked kitchen and comfy beds. 10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay.

Awesome cabin. If I knew a propane grill was available I would have brought items to grill. Suggest including a picture of the grill. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Fitzpatrick F., Palmer, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness

Warm & Toasty

with all the firewood we could ever need, our stay in Willow was warm and toasty! The perfect place to get away from life for a few days, just to relax and soak in the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting family close by!

We loved the property and its proximity to family. Host Kale was super friendly and easy to work with. Met a few of the dogs! We will definitely be back. We even saw Denali every day we were here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honeymoon

Communication with host was awesome, check in was super easy, and stay was great! Cozy cabin lower level, with a really nice large bedroom upstairs. Large patio for hanging out, and the sounds of howling sled dogs in the morning really accents the Alaskan outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot S., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem in the heart of Willow

Perfect spot for single individual, couple or small family. Full kitchen had all the basics needed, fantastic location, the cafe next door open 8am-8pm was HUGE, food/service exceeded expectations and the dogs were a pleasant surprise. Kale is the ultimate host and made me + my 9yo feel at home from the movement we arrived all thru check out. We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024