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Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft
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Gakona, AK
- Place, Dry Creek State Recreation Site12 min drive
- Place, Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center25 min drive
- Place, Chapel on the Hill31 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View
You'll get the whole house, 3 acres of privacy, an amazing view, rustic seats on the bluff and all the amenities you need. The house was custom built by us in 2000 and has a VERY OPEN floor plan. What we mean by a very open floor plan is there are NO doors upstairs. The master bedroom faces the mountains and the stunning view! It is separated by open hallway and a curtain. So please only consider booking our house if you are very comfortable with the folks you are traveling with! The second bedroom is located in a quiet section of a large room above the garage that also serves as the living room...again NO doors it is all one room. That space can also support a queen size air mattress. Again, we offer the perfect space for a family or group of very close friends.
There is a couch and loveseat upstairs and the decor is totally Alaskan. Downstairs is another loveseat, a full kitchen with a table right in front of a giant window looking out at the mountains. There is a full bathroom downstairs off of the kitchen- yes it has a door.
You will be off the beaten path, but within striking distance of much of the greatness Alaska has to offer! The road to the house is a dirt road. The driveway and outer portion of the house is dirt/gravel as well. Please be aware that the area can be muddy if there has been a lot of rain. That includes the driveway and area around the house.
Important to note about our house; it is a custom log house with some leveling challenges. During the spring-summer the permafrost changes, the ground sinks and floors become unlevel. We work hard each season remediate shifting; but would like to be open and clear that you be aware that floors may be unlevel during your stay, which also effects some of the ground floor doors, they still work, just not flawlessly.
At the house you will have tv, wi-fi, and a telephone for local calls. There are cell phone towers near-by that support GCI and AT&T service. Other mobile providers may not provide adequate service in the area.
There is a couch and loveseat upstairs and the decor is totally Alaskan. Downstairs is another loveseat, a full kitchen with a table right in front of a giant window looking out at the mountains. There is a full bathroom downstairs off of the kitchen- yes it has a door.
You will be off the beaten path, but within striking distance of much of the greatness Alaska has to offer! The road to the house is a dirt road. The driveway and outer portion of the house is dirt/gravel as well. Please be aware that the area can be muddy if there has been a lot of rain. That includes the driveway and area around the house.
Important to note about our house; it is a custom log house with some leveling challenges. During the spring-summer the permafrost changes, the ground sinks and floors become unlevel. We work hard each season remediate shifting; but would like to be open and clear that you be aware that floors may be unlevel during your stay, which also effects some of the ground floor doors, they still work, just not flawlessly.
At the house you will have tv, wi-fi, and a telephone for local calls. There are cell phone towers near-by that support GCI and AT&T service. Other mobile providers may not provide adequate service in the area.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Toddlers need close attention near the bluff.
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Gakona
Located in Gakona, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dry Creek State Recreation Site and Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gakona, AK
What's nearby
- Dry Creek State Recreation Site - 12 min drive - 21.7 km
- Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 46.0 km
- Chapel on the Hill - 31 min drive - 56.2 km
- Chistochina River Trailhead - 45 min drive - 70.0 km
Restaurants
- Jeannies Java - 10 min walk
- Trapper's Den Tavern - 15 min walk
- Carriage House Dining Room - 10 min drive
- Carriage House Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Meiers Lake Roadhouses - 2 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Aug 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lynne E.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alaska
Lynne E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Karen C.
Aug 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin
Karen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Pam C.
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
Pam C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
steve w.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on Bluff
steve w.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
alexis g.
Jun 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
alexis g.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
Jun 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
Julie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
mayme T.
Jul 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
mayme T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Diane S.
Aug 9, 2024
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Alaska woods
Diane S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Drake S.
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time!
Drake S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
steve w.
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alaska
steve w.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
DANNY H.
Aug 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
DANNY H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Donald D.
May 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gakona Beautiful Views
Donald D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Stephen R.
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Gakona
Stephen R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good
Jennifer A.
Jul 26, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay
Jennifer A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rick M.
Sep 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin with a great view
Rick M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Beth J.
Jun 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beth J.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tyler M.
May 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mt Drum Views
Tyler M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Debra C.
Aug 11, 2016
It was absolutely wonderful.
Debra C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Priscilla D.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed!
Priscilla D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Peggy N.
Jul 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Peggy N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lisa V.
Jun 11, 2015
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Lisa V.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathan P.
Jul 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay in Gakona
Nathan P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara J.
Sep 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shangra la didn’t disappoint
Barbara J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Sandy Scotton
My husband and I met in South America, I moved to Alaska in 1994 and our adventures have continued to this day. We built this place while living in a tent on the property in 1999. We got married (on the property) during the summer of construction and lived here for 4 years. We moved across the state for work in an even more remote place, but our hearts still live here! We maintain close relationships with the great folks in Gakona! We have never rented this to tourists before last summer, but as travelers and adventurers ourselves, we know this is an outstanding place to base your Alaskan adventures from! The Wrangell St. Elias National park, the Nabesna Road, McCarthy, and Valdez are all destinations you can reach while staying at our place. Salmon fishing is within two miles!
Why they chose this property
We built it, we got married here, we love the mountains! You will too. Check it out, stay a week! The views from our windows are OUTSTANDING!!
What makes this property unique
You'll have tv and wi-fi, cell phone towers are near-by. There is river rafting and king salmon fishing within minutes on the Gulkana and Klutina Rivers. Just down the road is the best restaurant in the Copper Basin, the historic Carriage House. You will be on the door step of Wrangell St. Elias National Park, the largest park in the nation. We can hook you up with local deals and incredible flightseeing!
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