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Willow Forest Home with Private Sauna—Family & Pet Friendly

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a large window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.
A snow-covered path leading to a small cabin surrounded by trees.
A wooden-paneled hallway with a door leading to a bedroom.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Alaska Railroad
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Willow, AK
  • Place, Willow Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Willow Community Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gene Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Blue Bed 1

1 Queen Bed

Purple Bed2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Primary bath1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Purple bedroom bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Willow Forest Home with Private Sauna—Family & Pet Friendly

Relax in a quiet, wooded Willow home with two queen bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private infrared sauna. Sleeps four. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, comfortable beds, and responsive hosting. Pets welcome.

One step at the entrance; the interior is on one level. The entry is about 32 inches wide and interior doorways about 30 inches; the second bathroom is tight. Well-water taste can vary, so bring your preferred drinking water, shampoo, and shower gel. Aircraft may be audible.

Explore Hatcher Pass and seasonal fishing or snowmachining. Check driving distances against your itinerary. Wi-Fi speeds may be limited, and short power outages can occur.

Please message us through Vrbo during your stay if anything is missing, unclean, not working, or different from what you expected so we can help. Call for urgent issues. Please don’t wait until checkout or your review.

Check-in: 3 PM. Checkout: noon.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before noon
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 453 kg per pet (limit 5 pets total)
Pets are fine so long as you clean behind them.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Have a safe trip
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Report missing supplies, cleaning concerns, damage, or anything not working through Vrbo during your stay so we can help. Call for urgent issues.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2217688vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Willow

Located in Willow, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. Alaska Railroad is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Willow Lake and Gene Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Willow, AK

What's nearby

  • Willow Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Willow Community Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Willow Public Library - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Gene Lake - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Willow Creek State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burnt Toast - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lead Dog Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Willow Trading Post - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Two Guys and A Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alaskan Dream Espresso - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Willow Forest Cabin with Sauna, Pet and Family Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Willow Forest Cabin with Sauna, Pet and Family Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Willow Forest Cabin with Sauna, Pet and Family Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willow Forest Cabin with Sauna, Pet and Family Friendly?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Willow Forest Cabin with Sauna, Pet and Family Friendly located?

Situated on a lake, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Willow Lake, Willow Community Center and Willow Public Library. Gene Lake and Ruth Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodating host, beautiful home, quiet location
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive, perfect place for what we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Willow!

Nice place for our short stay in Willow. Property Manager (JR) was fantastic to work with...great communication and tried to ensure all our needs were met prior to arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2021
Super nice and thanks for staying
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

Another great stay here. The property owner is quick to respond to any need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

ideal location

Great location for snowmobiling, biking,X-county skiing and ice skating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice comfortable place. Thanks JD we'll be back.

Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
Much appreciate your staying glad to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

House is in great location and is comfortable. Also had a lot of extras in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th year coming here. Great cabin with all the amenities. Owner is great with communication. I'll be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to the main road the fireplace
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Willow cabin

Nice cabin with all the amenities. Owner is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Much appreciated happy to have you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very clean, easy to access, quite neighborhood

cabin was very clean, it is easy to access of the highway, neighborhood is extremely quite, situated nicely between Denali and Anchorage, recommend as a place to consider staying in, Jerry is easy to reach is you have any questions, and he is easy to work with, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2023
Much appreciated and hope your trip back went well
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Great place, convenient location between the main attractions of Alaska! Very cozy homely atmosphere of the house absolutely disposes for relaxation and unforgettable impressions! Fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
Thanks much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Willow, Alaska vacation

We had a very nice time at this house for two weeks. It had plenty of room and everything we needed. Nice area to walk around. Jerry was great. Answered right away to any questions we had. Not far to Wasilla or Talkeetna. Would stay there again and would recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
Much appreciated and I am glad you had a great time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped kitchen and no problem staying with my Great Dane. Had a small issue where the previous guest had taken a smoke detector off the wall and stashed it in the laundry room. The owner was very helpful with coming over and helping me track it down.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The term RUSTIC needs to be written all over this place. RUSTIC, as in, don't bring your wife unless she is VERY OUTDOORSY. Well water for your water in the sinks and shower. Well water stains on each bathtub and shower enclosure BAD. Bugs, but its Alaska so not too bad there. Holes in the floor in the living room, or at least you can call them very SOFT SPOTS. Like your heel, as in boots or sneakers, not high heels go through the flooring into the holes. Didn't feel like I was going to fall through, but there were holes in the living room in the main walkway from the front door to the bedrooms. Open water line in front of the enclosed shower, exposed electrical lines in the laundry room, very small vanity in one bathroom but it stuck out into the doorway a good 5-6" INTO the very small door. VERY tight using one of the bathroom toilets and tight getting into the shower enclosure. Just looks and feels like a weekend warrior did some "fix ups, or expansions, or additions" and did a mediocre job.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Rustic??, I guess you never lived in an Alaskan native village where 5gal buckets was the bathroom, then have to haul it out, then go to the river to get more water to use. That’s rustic buddy. MC Cable (exposed wiring as you call it) has been code legal for over ten years. I noticed you forgot to mention the very large main bath or the kitchen you can turn a small car around in. The bathroom that you’re super focused on is the .75 bath for one of the bedrooms. That is clearly posted in the listing with pictures. Well water ? Oh dear let my heart be still at the thought. You go to Willow, Ak and expect big city services? You experienced a soft spot on the floor? Did you think to contact me the host about it? Nope you decided on your own to not tell me and stay in this rustic place for the whole time. Not one word from you. Maybe next time talk to your host and let them know. Then if ignored or not taken seriously then such a review is deserved. I didn’t deserve to be stabbed in the back like this. Why? Because a few small problems you don’t like. I am sorry you needed a place to take your life’s frustrations out on. What a childish way to deal with a few small problems. Be an adult next time you stay somewhere and let the host know about your issues. Go to the gym and take your frustrations out there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Willow

Very nice property. Home owner was very prompt to get back with us when we messaged. We had a great stay. A friend of ours bought a place in Willow and unknowingly this rental was right across the street from his, so needless to say it made for a great visit. Got a glimpse of Denali from right in front of the hardware store in town. It is also close to a lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Celebrating wedding and first birthday

Description in ad, location, facility itself were all just as described and just as we wanted. The only negatives were more extra blankets and towels and washcloths would have been welcome. Having 2 beds, 2 baths was a great big extra. Kitchen had plenty of dishes/appliances.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Willow

Very clean, some minor things need fixing. No address on house, hard to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Appreciate your review. Appreciate your message you sent as well giving a list of the items that need attention. We will be providing a drive in video to remove the issue with finding the location. Maps have proven to be unreliable. Sorry you were that disappointed with the place. We will be sure to have the improvements in place.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2021 stay

Easy to rent. Decent price. Good location. When we arrived, we discovered only 1 roll of toilet paper in master bathroom. None in main bathroom. Contacted JD and he was very apologetic. Delivered a package immediately. Everything pretty clean except oven. That was too dirty to use. Clean bedding and linens. Kitchen well equipped with dishes, utensils, pots, appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2021
Thanks for giving my place a chance. We have corrected the issues and are making sure its taken care of.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Annual 4th of July Adventure w/Grandkiddos

Very comfortable property and room for all of us to sit and eat together as well as play together. The three dogs loved the huge front yard and had a blast running around. Nice firepit outside to sit around and enjoy each other every night roasting marshmellows! The property was very close to as listed. The only exception was that it is two streets over from the lake so not really a "cabin on the lake". Took us 2 days to find the lake; I would recommend a little walking map so others find it easier. It was great to have two bathrooms. The drawback on those was there was no hot water in the small bathroom connected to the purple bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
We will follow up on the bathroom issue and see what’s going on. We will take your advice and see about adding a map to make the lake entrance easier to find. It’s surrounded by private property so I can see why you maybe had issues finding it. Just to avoid misunderstandings I never listed the property as by the lake. The property is near the Iditarod start which is really neat. Anyways I appreciate your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy, Cozy Family Retreat

We stayed 2 weeks and will stay here again. Our host was great at communicating and easy to reach. The home is full of personal touches for comfort. Soft, cozy throw blankets and pillows, hot chocolate, coffee & tea provided. Kitchen was stocked with basic supplies as well as laundry detergent and bathroom personal hygiene products. They offer a boot dryer and hooks by the heater for cold weather gear. The drive was plowed early morning after a big snow fall, so we didn't have to wait to leave. The beds had warmers on them for cozy nights. They offer several toys and books for younger kids as well as soppy cups and even hooded bath towels. The outdoor space offered a fire pit, grill and picnic table. TV, internet and security system as well as full laundry room offers all the conveniences you hope for. The large open floor plan is ideal for family. The neighborhood is lovely and surrounds a lake. A convenience store and pizza shop are close by as well as a community center. We will be recommending this home to all our family and friends who visit Alaska.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Much appreciated to have you again! Thanks a bunch for your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin, lots of extras

We really enjoyed our stay. There were a lot of extras that other rentals don't think about. The owners had extra things for people traveling with kids, extra items for cooking. Extra shampoos, personal hygiene items. We enjoyed being out in the woods but not too far from the main road. Loved the location for fishing. There was a nice fire pit. There was even a boot dryer. Close to nice rivers to fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place - will go back again!!!

This was an excellent house with all the right touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thanks for staying and hope your trip home went well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Little Bit of Paradise !!!

The Chateau was a perfect place to stay . It was very clean, very nicely furnished ,extremely comfortable . The scenery around was absolutely beautiful ! The owner was exceptional , could not of asked for anyone any nicer , helpful , or more thoughtful to us and our needs , Would love to stay there again. It was perfect.! In fact, we will be staying there again. Couldn't have been more perfect Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Was very nice to help you guys out. Let me know if you need anything in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic Alaska Rental Property

It had everything we needed for a work trip. Having the amenities of home made it much more practical than in another type of vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
Why did you rate it 1 star? How was the place so bad?

About the host

Hosted by JD Berry

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Hi, I’m JD — a local Alaskan host with a practical streak and a big heart for families looking to explore the real Alaska. I’ve lived and worked all over the state and know firsthand how important it is to have a comfortable, dependable place to come home to — especially when traveling with kids or extended family.

I own a small contracting and mechanical business, so I personally maintain all of my homes and know every inch of them. If anything comes up during your stay, I’m never far and always quick to respond. My goal is to make sure you feel taken care of so you can focus on what matters most — spending time with your loved ones.

My Lady, Daphne, is a Native Alaskan from the Bethel region, and we both put a lot of care into creating spaces that reflect the warmth and hospitality of rural Alaska. Our homes are clean, practical, and surrounded by nature — not fancy hotels, but real places with real heart, made for families who want to make memories.

Why they chose this property

I like this unit especially for its layout. Large vaulted space in the living room and all the wood. Its an amazing set up. The kitchen is really open and inviting. It's very close to the Amazing Hatchers pass and the start of the Iditarod is literally minutes away on foot. It's also close to the highway making it easy to get to on maintained roads. The lakes give access to ice fishing and endless snow machining. Summer they provide all the boating, kayaking, etc. you could ever want. Wildlife is always around to view and be careful of.

What makes this property unique

All my properties are Green operated. I operate and distribute my own heating fuel made by me in my Bioplant. It produces 100gal a day and really helps reduce waste and I will continue introducing new processes soon to further that agenda.

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