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Modern Log Cabin Vacation Rental with En Suite Sauna in Talkeetna, Alaska
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Bedrooms | Studio |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 616 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cabin |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
Cabin, 1 Bedroom + Convertible Bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Hale Kōlea (Ha-lay Co-lay-ah) Cabin is an available custom built log cabin vacation rental located in the rural neighborhood of east Talkeetna, just a 15-minute walk from the popular historic district. We are a SMOKE FREE & NO PETS establishment that measures 616 sq/feet (57.23 sq/m) and designed with a welcoming open studio layout (no bedrooms). Hale Kōlea Cabin vacation rental is an ideal getaway for two persons with a queen bed available.
Modern amenities include: Wi-Fi, LCD TV, Blu-ray/DVD player with Internet streaming options, Sony speaker i-Dock/Bluetooth stereo and an en suite Finnish sauna.
Hale Kōlea Cabin vacation rental is a NO HOST log cabin with a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen and separate laundry room. The spa-like bathroom boasts a luxurious glass walled shower with pebbled flooring & a custom en suite Finnish sauna. Hale Kōlea Cabin's furnishings have been meticulously selected to reflect a Hawaiian sensibility and include items such as hand quilted Hawaiian pillows, custom artwork and stunning solid maple hardwood flooring. Hale Kōlea Cabin vacation rental is committed to sustainability by using: LED/CFL lighting, ENERGY STAR efficient appliances, windows, doors, and insulation; ESP certified cabinetry, recycled quartz counter tops and biodegradable cleaning products & supplies.
Come experience the spirit of aloha at Hale Kōlea Cabin!
About Richard Cheney
Hale Kōlea Cabin is a labor of love project by owner, Richard Cheney and his partner Kalani Chong. Richard, a graduate of University of Michigan, grew up in Williamston, Michigan and has been a Hawaii resident for over 35 years. Richard is a 12-time Honolulu Marathon and 3-time Iron Man finisher. His partner Kalani is a Native Hawaiian whose lineage can be traced back to Hawaii's Princess Ka'iulani. Kalani enjoys traveling to UNESCO World Heritage Sites and collecting vinyl records as art. Both live in Honolulu, Hawaii and work in the health care industry.
Richard Cheney purchased this cabin in 2012
Why Richard Cheney chose Alaska
Richard and Kalani unknowingly fell in love with Talkeetna while on a March 2012 winter vacation that began with Anchorage, then Fairbanks and eventually ended with a picturesque Aurora train ride to the charming town of Talkeetna. One night's stay in Trapper John's Cabin is all it took to launch research of available real estate that quickly led to groundbreaking four months later on July 3, 2012.
What makes this cabin unique
For the past 3 years, a kōlea bird or Pacific Golden Plover appeared every August at Richard and Kalani's residence in Honolulu, Hawaii. Every day this kōlea bird could be seen grazing the grassy parts of their property for an insatiable appetite of insects, all while enjoying the warm Hawaiian sun. Every April, their bird would vanish and heed its migratory call to flock north to Alaska. This miracle instinct fittingly inspired the cabin's name, Hale Kōlea (Ha-lay Co-lay-ah) or 'Kōlea House'.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in making Hale Kolea Cabin as a part of your next Alaskan adventure. We look forward to your stay.
*Inclusivity Disclosure:
Hale Kōlea Cabin has and will always welcome:
ALL Races
ALL Religions
ALL Countries of Origin
ALL Sexual Orientations
ALL Genders
ALL Abilities
You are safe here.
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Talkeetna is the 'gateway' to Denali National Park & a great home base for activities such as: flightseeing tours to Denali (Mt. McKinley); mountaineering; salmon & fly fishing; hunting; horse back ridding; zip lining; cross country skiing; wilderness hiking; snow machining; dog sledding; shopping; restaurants and local craft fairs.
Evening summer concerts in the park are a favorite attraction for locals and visitors. Talkeetna was the inspiration for the popular TV series, 'Northern Exposure'.
Popular festivals are the Moose On The Loose parade & auction in July and Winterfest during the entire month of December, culminating with the Wilderness Woman contest and Bachelor Auction & Ball.
The core downtown district is classified as a National Historic Site which includes buildings dating back to the early 1900s, including Nagley's General Store, Fairview Inn and the Talkeetna Roadhouse. Mayor of Talkeetna is a cat named Stubbs.
Amenities
Talkeetna Cabin Accommodation and Amenities
- cabin
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Included
- 616 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 2
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only ...
- Rural ...
- Ski-In
- Ski-Out
- Romantic
- Spa
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Freezer
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- Luxurious bathroom suite w/ adjoining custom built Finnish cedar sauna
- Studio, Sleeps 2
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Bedroom Area -
1 queen
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No designated bedrooms; open studio layout
- Open, studio-style layout (*Note: No Designated Bedrooms); Queen size Beds (1).
- Books ...
- CD Player
- DVD Player ...
- Games ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Video Library ...
- Porch / Veranda
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Sauna ...
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- kayaking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- snowmobiling
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(78 traveler reviews)
Perfect in every way!
Our stay at Hale Kolea Cabin in Talkeetna was just perfect! Richard and Kalani thought of everything when they designed this lovely cabin and its many amenities. From the Hawaiian chocolates and coffee, to the comfortable lines and towels, to the luxurious shower and sauna, to the bluetooth music player, no detail was missed! The cabin was spotless upon arrival and the manager, Jolene, was super pleasant and accommodating. Seriously the best VRBO we've yet to come across!! The town of Talkeetna, just a short drive or a 15 minute walk, is our new favorite place! It was a truly wonderful place to spend our anniversary weekend! Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful cabin
This cabin was even nicer in person than in the pictures online. I was so excited to see it, it is just so nice. We really enjoyed the nice touches like the box of Hawaiian chocolates, the sauna, the comfortable bed, the cleanliness, all the storage space, the washer and dryer, stunning kitchen, and the provided toiletries and laundry detergent. The place is quiet and close enough to town for a walk, although it was kind of rainy when we were there so we didn't. Richard was so great to deal with during the reservation process, and Jolene, the property manager, was super friendly and helpful. She met us there and gave us the tour, and we were in contact with her throughout our stay.
The only downside was the wifi and the TV. Doesn't seem like a priority when vacationing in Alaska, but I knew we would spend several days in Denali without any type of connection to the "outside world" for a few days. I purposely chose this cabin because it advertised "television" and "internet connection." It actually only has Netflix, which was kind of a bummer, but I thought at least we have wifi. It didn't work almost the entire time we were there - both the Netflix and the wifi. Jolene made several attempts to diagnose the problem, and she called Richard who also made a call to the provider - which we appreciated. But it really stunk, I had some work stuff I had hoped to catch up on, and we were looking forward to some built-in "down time" during our 3 week trip. Thankfully we brought books and magazines, and even though we didn't use them, the cabin is stocked with games and DVDs. So I only mention it for future guests to beware, if you need this, you might want to check with Richard to make sure whatever the problem is, it was resolved. If this isn't important to you, then I highly recommend. The place is a stunner!! One of the nicest places we have ever rented.
Gorgeous Talkeetna Cabin
We arrived at this cute cabin in Talkeetna on a slightly rainy day. We spoke with the local manager who gave us the key code and we went inside to see this beautiful, immaculately clean, well stocked home we'd enjoy for several days. We were immediately impressed with the cleanliness, modern yet cozy with a slightly Hawaiian look, and the yummy box of chocolate macadamia caramels that were a great treat. The cabin was warm and welcoming with so many little details and special touches, the owners thought of and provided just about everything any one would need. We explored the large studio style cabin, figured out how to use the highly efficient wood stove look heater, warmed our feet and set out to explore Talkeetna and enjoy dinner. Parking was always difficult downtown, but with the rain in August, we decided that driving and parking was still our best option.
We are used to sleeping in a king bed, so we had to adjust to the queen size, which was fine. It was a comfy bed. This was only our 3rd day in Alaska, so the late night sunset was still a shocker. I had a tough time sleeping with the eye mask, but got used to it.
The kitchen area was very complete, the living area very comfortable and the bathroom with the beautiful huge shower and the luxurious spa room, was clean and a great bonus for this cabin. We had plenty of storage and space for a lot of indoor time when we weren't out touring the area. We did not use the TV, but did read through some of the books, plus historical and local information. The washer and dryer were new and convenient, and we loved the availability of recycling.
We loved the Talkeetna downtown restaurants, shops and the huge river. The Denali Brewing Company, the Wildflower Cafe, and the Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe were each fun places with good food. We did travel to see Denali show almost all its glory. A bonus was to see the moose grazing along the road side.
There was quite a bit of rain during our stay, so we did not get to take a plane ride to see this gorgeous area. The pictures are very true to the look of the cabin, and it also appears to be the nicest one we could have found.
Overall we were very happy with our stay and would highly recommend this lovely cabin for a great central location.
Perfect
Close to town, private, clean, new. Sauna was lovely. Bed very comfortable. Communication was great and help would have been easily accessible if needed. Highly recommend.
Luxury accommodation in the wild.
Felt very much at home here and Jolene was the perfect host.
Hale Kolea Cabin
We loved our time at the Hale Kolea Cabin! The cabin was very clean, well decorated and a convenient walk to downtown Talkeetna where we enjoyed our time hanging with the locals. It was also convenient to the air taxi's which are a must if you are planning a trip to the area. It was about a 2 hour drive to the Denali National Park, which we learned is pretty close in Alaska terms. Looking forward to returning!
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Rates & Availability
- Available
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $60 |
| Damage Deposit | $250 |
Check in time: 3 pm
Check out time: 11 am
Unauthorized checkout after 11 am will be subject to a $100 withholding from the incentive/damage deposit.
*Note: Credit card processing fee will be deducted from any incentive/damage deposit refund. As of Feb. 16, 2016: all bookings subject to VRBO service fee.
*Inclusivity Disclosure:
Hale Kōlea Cabin has and will always welcome:
ALL Races
ALL Religions
ALL Countries of Origin
ALL Sexual Orientations
ALL Genders
ALL Abilities
You are safe here.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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