Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View
About the property
- House1200 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
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!
Owner
Sandy Scotton
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English, Spanish
- Calendar last updated:
- May 20, 2018
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 Gakona
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!
Amenities
- Internet
- TV
- Kids Welcome
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 queen
- Bedroom 21 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.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, tub, shower
- Tub, shower, toilet and towel cabinets. Nothing fancy, but clean and functional! Bathroom on the ground floor level near the kitchen
Location Type
- RuralValdez, Kennicott/McCarthy, and the Denali Highway are all possible day trips from the house. Wrangell St. Elias park of course, is our front yard. The visitor Center for the park is a 20 miles S.
- Mountain ViewAn "Earthly Paradise," we think so! Our custom built log home sits on a high bluff overlooking the mighty Copper River, with a jaw-dropping view of the Wrangell Mountains.
- WaterfrontThe mighty Copper River winds its way south from the Wrangell Mountains right in front of our property. Our house is perched on a 300 ft bluff overlooking the river and Mt. Drum and Mt. Sanford!
Theme
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Wood Stove
- Living RoomBrand new furniture and TV
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensilsfully furnished with everything you'll need
- Kitchencustom hickory cabinets.. stain glass, very nice!
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningNew Table and Chairs, seats four, room for two more at the kitchen Island
Entertainment
- Television
- DVD Player
- BooksAlaska Books... selected for our guests
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Leisure Activities
- eco tourism
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
- wildlife viewing
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- fishing
- mountain biking
- hunting
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- mountain climbing
- whitewater rafting
15 Reviews
Latest reviews
Beautiful sights!
Incredible scenery, nice quiet location, communicative owners, friendly caretaker.
Spectacular views and real Alaskan home
I've been coming to the Copper River country for about 15 years. The house is truly representative of the area with beautiful views and the opportunity for quiet off the well-travelled road. The kitchen was fully stocked with a view from the dining room table. I'm looking forward to coming back.
Very nice cottage with great views to mountains
Well equipped clean cottage with amazing views to mountains
Very Nice owners
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!
Location
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.