10/10 Excellent
Denali Borough S.
7 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Denali Borough S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
The Wise Raven Retreat, Peaceful and Spacious Home in Big Lake on a forested lot
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 223600 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Big Lake Library
- Place, Big Lake North State Recreation Area
- Place, Beaverhouse Lake
- Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 22)
Big Blue
+2
6 Single Beds
Earth Muffin
2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds
Green Apple
2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds
Purple Awesomeness
2 Single Bunk Beds
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Wise Raven Retreat, Peaceful and Spacious Home in Big Lake on a forested lot
The Wise Raven Retreat is a large comfortable home located on a quiet street on a 3 acre lot. The home is all on one level and offers 4 bedrooms, currently set up with 10 twin beds, 2 twin bunk beds and 4 queen beds. There are 4 bathrooms, one with a jetted tub and steam shower, a huge fully equipped kitchen with second fridge and freezer and a living space that is warm and inviting with a gas fireplace. Backyard offers a large firepit with chopped wood ready to go, a covered patio, grill, and hot tub. Plenty of outdoor parking. 3 min drive to Big Lake public boat launch.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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
About the area
Big Lake
Located in Big Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Lake State Recreation Site and Big Lake South State Recreation Site, while Alaska Museum of Transportation & Industry and Iditarod Trail Headquarters are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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What's nearby
- Big Lake Library - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Birch Lake - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
- Rocky Lake State Recreation Site - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Big Lake North State Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Beaverhouse Lake - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Floater's - 19 min walk
- Silver Fox Inn - 12 min drive
- Big Lake Family Restaurant - 15 min walk
- Aardvark Catering and Pizza Thyme - 15 min walk
- Houston Lodge - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Caren K.
15 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Family Reunion
Caren K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Tracy
Languages:
English
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