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McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin

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The Carlo Guest Cabin-est. 2013
Exterior
Exterior detail
Front deck
View from the front door, edge of sofa on the left and dining/kitchen area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Denali National Park, AK
  • Place, Wilderness Access Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin

Alaska and Denali in particular (maybe we are a little biased) is an amazing, vast and majestic wilderness paradise. We are honored you are considering McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe' and the Carlo Property. We will do our best to give you all the information you need to plan and execute an incredible adventure and answer questions you have.

The Carlo Cabin is located just 15 minutes south of Denali National Park. A beautiful three acre wooded property catering to families and small groups that want to be close to Denali, but away from the crowds; yet still have all the luxuries and amenities of home. The Cabin is a 5 minute walk from our main property McKinley Creekside Cabins & Café. We also offer complimentary Wi-Fi.

The Carlo Guest Cabin
*Two (2) Bedrooms.
*1st bedroom has one king bed.
*2nd bedroom has two queen beds with a ensuite bathroom.
*A second full bathroom is located down the hallway from the first bedroom.
*A living room with a Futon/sofa, Smart TV with satellite cable, DVD player w/movies, board games and cards.
*A complete kitchen has all the amenities and essentials of home with a dining table and chairs.
*There is a washer and dryer for your convenience.
*An outside deck with seating.

A Cleaning Fee of $99 will be applied to your reservation. You will need to remove all trash to on-site dumpster, wash all dishes/put away, and clean kitchen counters.

There is a full service restaurant, The Creekside Cafe', located on our main property, a 5 minute walk away; open mid-May - mid-Sept. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

To avoid an additional $150 cleaning fee kitchen/dishes are to be left in the manner in which it was given: clean.

Please remove all trash to dumpster. Kitchen/dishes are to be left clean; counters, stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, dishes washed/put away.

NO smoking or pets in any of our house rentals, otherwise there will be a cleaning fee equal to one night's room charge plus a $200 damage fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 440873
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Denali National Park

Located in McKinley Park, this cabin is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Denali National Park and Wilderness Access Center can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Black Diamond Golf Course. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Denali National Park, AK

What's nearby

  • Wilderness Access Center - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kantishna Gallery - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 14 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Stampede Trailhead - 49 min drive - 48.5 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denali Cabins Breakfast Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Prey Bar & Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alpenglow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Quigley’s Coffee Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin?

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin on May 29, 2026 start from $782, 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 McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Denali National Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Denali National Park Visitors Center and Wilderness Access Center. Horseshoe Lake and Kantishna Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suresh D.

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

Alaska trip

Very nice rustic environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

6/10 Okay

Kate

This was a nice place, comfortable beds, fine kitchen, clean, good location, etc. But, I think it was overpriced. There were no closets or dressers in the bedrooms. Not even a table or hooks, so nowhere to put your luggage and clothes. Also, it professes to have wifi, but doesn't really. We rarely had connectivity, usually only on the porch outside the cabin and then only spotty. You really should not advertise that you have wifi when it's so unreliable as to be useless. I would also suggest some info inside the cabin about area attractions, Denali brochures, restaurants, grocery stores, etc in addition to info about the cabin, check-out time, trash, recycling, etc.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thanks for the feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay in Denali and time at the Carlo Guest Cabin. It is a newly renovated property and care about our guests experience. Your suggestions for improvements are appreciated and we will be addressing them for the 2014 season. We are excited to offer the Carlo Guest Cabin as a rental option in the Denali area, work hard to provide a great value and look forward to implementing your suggestions to improve our guests experience.
Archival

8/10 Good

Dominique M.

Good but needs improvements

The first upside of this house is its location, within a 20 minute drive from most attractions in the area. Granted, this rental is quite expansive for what you get, but given the lack of quality rentals in the area, it’s worth paying more to be closer. The house was completely refurbished and renovated at the beginning of 2013, so everything inside is new and clean. There’s plenty of wood and the decoration is very modern. The appliances are brand new and the beds are firm and very comfortable. The free WI-FI worked great and you might enjoy HBO and Showtime on TV. Even if the overall experience was great, this house left us an unfinished taste. There are many small things that add up and lower the quality of the stay. Those are not real critics but some things needed to upgrade the stay. - There aren’t many drawers. That’s a problem especially if you’re staying in the house for a long time. - There are too few accessories in the kitchen (e.g. there is no colander). Since the house is far the major cities, you won’t find many restaurants and cooking your own meal is a great solution. But this scarcity sometimes makes the cooking tougher. On top of that, and even if the house has enough beds for six people, there were only five glasses. There were plenty of plastic glasses, but you’d expect better given the price of the rental. - There are a lot of mosquitos in Denali’s region but the house a way too few screens at the doors and windows. That prevented us from changing air inside he house, which is bothersome if you cooked something smelly. - I previously talked about the great TV offering. There are two TV sets in the house but only one has HD-quality programs. The only problem is that this HDTV is the bedroom, which means that if you want to relax in front of an HBO movie with your entire family you can either: get stuck with poor picture quality or seat on the master bedroom bed. If it’s impossible to get HD on both sets, switching the best quality to the living room might be better. - Finally, the house has brand new washer and dryer which is great. The only problem is that they are located in the corridor, in front of the bathroom and very close to the living room and there and there is no door to cover them. The problem here is that you’ll have to cope with the noise coming from the machines when you’re eating or watching TV. Once again, those are only small steps to make the experience better. I would definitely recommand this house
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thanks and we are glad you enjoyed your stay! We appreciate your detailed feedback on what we are doing well and how we can improve our guests experience. They are great suggestions will be addressed for the 2014 season.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Very happy

This was our favorite lodging on our vacation. Very clean and comfortable. Only there two nights, didn't use the kitchen so can't testify on amenities there. Good communication with host. Wifi was not very reliable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Smith

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Owned by two best friends, Holly Slinkard and Tracey Smith. We purchased our main property McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe in 1997 and the 'Carlo House' and 'Carlo Guest Cabin' in 2009. Both of us being avid travelers ourselves, our goal was to create a place 'Where guests become friends'. We found in our travels that the best experiences, had more to do with the people we met and friends made on the journey.

We both live in Alaska year round. Holly spends 8 months in Denali and the remainder in Anchorage and traveling the world in the off season. Tracey lives in Palmer with her husband and son.

We are most thankful to the Lord above, all our guests and crew members for making this life possible in such an amazing place.

We know you will enjoy your time at the 'Carlo Guest Cabin' and Denali National Park, truly an amazing place!

Why they chose this property

Located in the beautiful Carlo Creek area of Denali, just 13 miles south or a 15 minute drive to Denali National Park. Home of Mt. Denali the highest peak in North America towering at 20,310 ft. This six million acre park has abundant wildlife (grizzly bears, moose, caribou, wolves, foxes, Dall sheep and more!)

We are a AAA approved property with 2019 Best in Housekeeping and Location. As hospitality professionals we take great care to provide not only the essentials but thoughtful consideration for the details.

The Carlo Property rentals offer all the features and amenities of home. Denali is an amazing place where one can explore the park and surrounding areas for a lifetime and never see it all. We try our best to take care of the details and provide the essentials that can make a house rental enjoyable and easy (basic spices, foil, plastic wrap, paper and glass ware, cooler, wood for the firepit)

The Carlo Property is a beautiful and well cared for property nestled in the woods with amazing panoramic mountain views and all the comforts of home and a great location that is close to the park.

We would be honored to host your stay in this amazing place we call home.

What makes this property unique

Thoughtful hospitality with intentional service where we try strive to take care of the details. We provide all the essentials from bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, toilet paper and tissue) to coffee, and pantry essentials (salt/pepper, oil, basic spices, paper towels, plastic wrap/foil, paper plates/utensils).

The Creekside Cafe' is within walking distance.
Minimum 2 night stay, unless 1 night is only available.

Languages:

English

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