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Glamping with Lake Views at Birch Haven Yurt

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Reviews

2.0 out of 10
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio

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Willow, AK
  • Place, Caswell Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Secluded Lake
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Montana Lake
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Glamping with Lake Views at Birch Haven Yurt

The yurt is the owner's winter retreat when she is training her Iditarod sled dog team. It is 16' and has electricity and 5g wifi. The yurt is a "dry cabin" meaning that there is no water other than what you bring in and there is an outhouse (previously featured in an outhouse calendar). The yurt has a microwave, a Keurig coffee maker, and some electric lighting. Although the yurt has a Jotul wood stove, unless it is 20 degrees or colder outside, it gets too hot in there if you use the wood stove. Consequently, an electric heater is provided to use during the summer months. It is a peaceful retreat. If the yurt is rented by the same party that is renting the adjacent Caswell Cabin (a two-minute walk on a wooded path, the cabin has a shower, flush toilet, washer/dryer and also has high speed internet. The cabin sleeps 3 and the yurt sleeps two (double futon), so if both are rented together, a party of five can be accommodated. Only non-smoking guests, please, and no pets permitted. The yurt overlooks a small lake. The next door neighbor has a sled dog kennel and the dogs do bark when fed each day (in case that is an issue).
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Only if kept outside at the dog house.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the entire property 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
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

About the neighborhood

Willow

Willow is home to this apartment. Denali Brewing Company and Willow Lake are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Montana Creek State Recreation Site and Caswell Lake.
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Willow, AK

What's nearby

  • Caswell Lake - 18 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Secluded Lake - 31 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Montana Lake - 34 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Denali Brewing Company - 36 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Talkeetna Riverfront Park - 58 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beans Borealis Brew - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Shadrick Hollow - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glamping with Lake Views at Birch Haven Yurt pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Glamping with Lake Views at Birch Haven Yurt?

As of May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glamping with Lake Views at Birch Haven Yurt on Dec 30, 2024 start from $140, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Glamping with Lake Views at Birch Haven Yurt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glamping with Lake Views at Birch Haven Yurt?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Glamping with Lake Views at Birch Haven Yurt located?

Situated in Willow, this apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Caswell Lake, Secluded Lake, and Willow Creek Studio. Susitna Landing State Recreation Site is 11.2 mi (18 km) away.

Reviews

2.0
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2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Check-in

2.0/10

Communication

2.0/10

Location

2.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Adam L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cancelled day before my trip.

Host canceled the night before my stay, as her yurt was under construction. I was looking forward to this trip, and was very disappointed that it was canceled at the last moment. I’ve already reached out to Vrbo to get a full refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen A. Frederick

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When not working as the Chief Administrative Law Judge for the State of Alaska, I run Shameless Huskies Kennel, a small racing kennel with 24 dogs. The dogs during the winter compete in numerous races in Alaska and Canada, mainly mid-distance races (40 miles to 300 miles) and the Iditarod. In the summer, the dogs are on a glacier in Juneau giving rides to visitors. In the fall when the dogs return from Juneau, we do dryland events using a scooter or a cart (pictured above).

Why they chose this property

The yurt overlooks a lake and my personal retreat in the fall, winter, and spring. For six years, it was off the grid but electricity was installed in December of 2022 along with Wifi so it's pretty cushy now for a rustic get-a-way. It's peaceful and has great energy. I live on a farm in Palmer so the summer months are busy and I don't get out there much, which is why it is listed on vrbo.

What makes this property unique

It's not too far, by Alaska standards, from Talkeetna and the Talkeetna cut off, so I usually grab breakfast at nearby Sheep Creek Lodge (about 3-4 miles away) or at Black Bear Espresso at the Talkeetna cut-off (about 10-12 miles way). When I'm there, I love going to Denali Brewing company for their excellent gourmet pizzas, salads, and an awesome list of brews, ciders, and mead.
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