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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor barbecue
Garden
Explore the area
Gakona, AK
Dry Creek State Recreation Site
Place, Dry Creek State Recreation Site
12 min drive
Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center
Place, Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center
25 min drive
Chapel on the Hill
Place, Chapel on the Hill
31 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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.
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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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Gakona
Located in Gakona, this holiday 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. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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
Trapper's Den Tavern - 15 min walk
Jeannies Java - 10 min walk
Carriage House Dining Room - 10 min drive
Carriage House Restaurant - 3 min drive
Meiers Lake Roadhouses - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View?
As of 18 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View on 5 Jun 2026 start from £166, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Perched on a high bluff over the Copper River, with an Awesome Mountain View located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Dry Creek State Recreation Site and within 32 miles (52 km) of Wrangell‐St. Elias National Park Visitor Center and Chapel on the Hill.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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My wife and I spent 2 nights here while we explored Wrangell-St. Elias NP. We were awestruck by the incredible views of the Copper River and Mt Drum from the edge of the bluff. The cabin was well stocked with needed supplies, clean, and very cozy.If we ever find ourselves back in Alaska, this is at the top of the list of places to stay!!
We came to Gakona to participate in an event for the copper river watershed coalition.
Our family had a great time! The house had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable!
Enjoyed our stay very much! Beautiful views! House was wonderful. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed meeting our host when we checked in. Would stay there again.
Great place to stay. Beautiful cabin and grounds. Fantastic views of the mountains across the river. Remote location. There is a small brewery very nearby. Drove to go hiking in the National Park. Would definitely recommend this property for a stay.
Donald D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2024
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for choosing our place - hope the rest of your trip to Alaska was amazing.
We had a great stay here using it as a home base for visiting Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Great house with great views. The process and communication was great. The only downside was that there were tons of mosquitos while we were there so we couldn’t do as much outside, but the house was great
Area was nice, enough space. Couldn’t use the outside space as the yard needed mowed and there were so many mosquitoes we could barely make it to the car.
Jennifer A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
We are glad you were able to enjoy the area and space. It does appear from what guests are saying that the mosquitoes are plentiful this season. Mosquito density is extremely variable from year to year.
Thank you for staying with us.
Very nice, modern, clean, comfortable cabin with large windows facing a stunning view of the mountains. Full kitchen and washer and dryer. We enjoyed the fire pit overlooking the river. The location was private in a beautiful setting. We would definitely rent again. Highly recommended.
Our stay was great! We had clear views from Mt Drum just outside the back windows and plenty of space. It was great to have a couple of nights to cook hot meals after moving between a few hotels around Alaska. It was great to be just a few minutes down the road from the Wrangell St. Elias NP visitor center as well. We will definitely be interested to stay again!
Tyler M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Debra C.
11 Aug 2016
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
Beautiful cabin with even more beautiful views of the Copper River. Hosts were great about communicating information for location and how to get in. Clean and basic. Nothing over the top inside but everything was provided and it was very clean. Kitchen was stocked with minimal pots/pans but lots of plates/cups/silverware. Outdoor grill was nice to have. Comfy bed, quiet peaceful location. There are some quirks that owners were aware of because of the settling and freeze/thaw cycle.
Enjoyed the house and the view. Mosquitoes are a problem. We enjoyed walking down the road to the home-based Gakona Brewery where you can have a beer and conversation with Eddie and any locals who happen to be there.
Peggy N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2021
Glad you were able to enjoy the area and the view. Agreed, mosquitos can be a problem, unfortunately we don't have too much control over how they behave!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lisa V.
11 Jun 2015
lisa v
We very much enjoyed our stay at this home. The views are spectacular, and there were even 4 eagles who put on an air show for us off the cliff in their backyard. Only suggestion I would have (as I would suggest for so many areas of Alaska at this time of year) is bring LOTS of Bug dope!
Lisa V.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
No doubt about it.. the state bird (Mosquito) can be a real pest at times. We did add a "Mosquito Magnet" to the property for 2016 to help alleviate the problem.
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!