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Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,200 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
2 bedroom custom built log home with open floor plan, and lots of Scenery!
You'll get the whole house, 3 acres of privacy, an amazing view, hammock on the bluff and all the amenities you need. The house was custom built by us, and has an open floor plan. The master bedroom faces the mountains and the stunning view! Did we already mention that? The furniture is all brand new, and the decor is totally Alaskan. You will be off the beaten path, but within striking distance of much of the greatness Alaska has to offer!
About 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!
Sandy Scotton purchased this house in 1999
Why Sandy Scotton chose Alaska
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 house 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!
Guestbook comments from the owner
Hey, this is us.. the owners. We traveled to Gakona with our three kids in early may to make a few improvements to the place and get ready for the summer season. Wow, it was great weather from day 1 to 5 and the Mountains were Spectacular! We installed a new mosquito killing machine, a brand new refrigerator, and put together a new full Sized BBQ grill. The most gratifying part of the trip was reading all the comments left by guests from last year in the book we leave there for that purpose. Virtually everyone loved the place, and commented that the pictures do not do the place justice on the Website. We thank all of our previous guests and hope that folks have a great time in the Copper Basin this year!
Amenities
Gakona House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- non smoking only
- Mountain View ...
- Rural ...
- Waterfront ...
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
- Heating
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Towels Provided
- Wood Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
tub
,
shower
- Tub, shower, toilet and towel cabinets. Nothing fancy, but clean and functional! Bathroom on the ground floor level near the kitchen
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
- Master bedroom has huge windows facing the mountains. Queen size bed, and chest of drawers with mirror. Second queen size bed it in back half of the living area (open floor plan). There is also a large cubby area where queen sized air mattress can be set up for kids.
- Books ...
- DVD Player
- Television
- Lawn / Garden
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- medical services
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hunting
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(12 traveler reviews)
Beautiful cabin-felt at home
The cabin was in a great location-private and still close enough to town to grab a few things at the store. It felt cozy and had plenty of blankets. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was nice and spacious. We enjoyed our time here. The owners were very helpful and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again.
Fantastic view!
The view of Mt Drum was the best feature of this vacation rental. The house itself is spacious but there is insufficient lighting especially in the kitchen area (the light fixture above the kitchen sink needs to be replaced).
Although classified as 2 bedroom the second bedroom is an open spaced hence little privacy. The directions to the property needs to be updated.
Great cabin with amazing Copper River and mountain view!
This cabin had everything we needed and was very clean. Great views inside and out. We even missed the mosquitoes! I would recommend exploring the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. We hiked the Rambler Mine Trail and Trail Creek Trail off the Nabesna Road (north side) one day and drove to the end of the McCarthy road to hike the Wagon Road to Kennecott. Take time to view the historic mill town and mines! I would definitely recommend staying here!
I would give 6 stars if I could
This place is absolutely amazing. The pictures can not do it justice. I am in the middle of a 2,000 mile road trip across Alaska right now, staying in very nice places. This is by far the most impressive place that I have stayed at so far. The place is very clean, check in was very easy, and communication was great. I definitely recommend that you stay here. One thing to do before you come is to buy food in a bigger town, because the local shops charge about 50-100% more due to the remoteness. Stay here if you get the opportunity.
Beautiful area, awesome view, not overrun with tourists!
We ended our 9 day tour of the interior with only 2 nights here. Best views of any place we stayed. Love that it is quiet here...few tourists. Local amenities and things to do abound. Cabin has a great wood burning stove, running water,wi-fi and electric. These are bonuses in this part of Alaska. Cool hammock. Bring a sleeping mask if it is summer time! My only issue is I had a real hard time working the TV. There are 2 controllers and neither controlled the volume on the TV. I couldn't find a volume button on the TV. We survived just fine and the TV was a luxury, not a requirement. Bring your bug spray! Beautiful area and great stay. We hope to be back someday!
It was absolutely wonderful.
The cabin was everything we needed , view was so beautiful..:: The 2 days were perfect!!!
Our 3 couples had an amazing time.
The only bad thing was time went to fast !!!
We loved it
Map
You'll get the whole house, 3 acres of privacy, an amazing view, hammock on the bluff and all the amenities you need. The house was custom built by us, and has an open floor plan. The master bedroom faces the mountains and the stunning view! Did we already mention that? The furniture is all brand new, and the decor is totally Alaskan. You will be off the beaten path, but within striking distance of much of the greatness Alaska has to offer!
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!
We live 500 miles away, but our neighbors (who lived in this house for 2 years) are on the 3 acres next door, and they will be your local hosts and deal with any issues or concerns. Leann will make sure your stay is all that you hope for, and we will be available by phone or email whenever needed. She is available to greet you and offer you some opportunities to experience the "local" culture and ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.
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Rates & Availability
Gakona House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Fall
Sep 5 2017 -
Oct 31 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$170
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$190
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$1,110
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$2,500
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Additional information about rental rates
| Additional Guest Fee | $20 per person per night |
| Damage Deposit | $200 |
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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