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Recreational 2-Story Cabin at Summit Lake - Near Paxson, AK
Lakefront cabin in Gakona with kitchenette
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1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 8
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Summit Lake, AK
- Place, Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site
- Place, Caribou Creek Trail
- Place, Jack Lake
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 8)
1 half bathroom
NO BATHROOM - OUTHOUSE ONLY
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchenette
About this property
Recreational 2-Story Cabin at Summit Lake - Near Paxson, AK
2-story dry recreational cabin on the hillside above Summit Lake. This is a popular area for snowmachining, skiing, ice fishing, hiking, hunting, or 4-wheeling. Beautiful mountain views. (Dry means no running water or toilet.)
SUMMER ACCESS - Accessible by vehicle in the summer (June-October).
There is a steep gravel road just off of the Richardson Hwy to access the area. 4-wheel/all-wheel drive is recommended but usually not required.
WINTER ACCESS - Accessible by snowmachine/ski/snowshoe (20 min hike from road) in the winter (November - May).
LOCATION:
Mile 195.5 Richardson Hwy. (Located approximately 1/4 mile from the hwy)
Distance from Fairbanks: 175 miles
Distance from Delta Junction: 71 miles
Distance from Glenallen: 80 miles
Distance from Anchorage: 260
Distance from Castner Glacier pull-out: 22 miles
AMENITIES:
Power - The cabin is wired for power and a generator will be available for use.
Cooking - BBQ grill, propane stovetop, microwave
Sleeping arrangements - 2 twin beds (trundle),1 queen bed, 1 queen futon, 1 queen pull-out couch. Bedding is provided.
Heat - The cabin is heated with a woodstove and propane heater. In the middle of winter, it takes about 3-4 hours to fully heat the cabin. Visitors should be knowledgeable in using a woodstove.
Water - Dry means: outhouse and no running water. Bring your own drinking & cooking water.
Communication - AT&T cell service is pretty good in this location.
Other - Be prepared to shovel out the doorway in the winter if the snow has drifted.
24 hrs required between rentals so check-in/out times can be flexible.
There is a 12x16 bunkhouse on the property which is also available for rent. VRBO #2185022
SUMMER ACCESS - Accessible by vehicle in the summer (June-October).
There is a steep gravel road just off of the Richardson Hwy to access the area. 4-wheel/all-wheel drive is recommended but usually not required.
WINTER ACCESS - Accessible by snowmachine/ski/snowshoe (20 min hike from road) in the winter (November - May).
LOCATION:
Mile 195.5 Richardson Hwy. (Located approximately 1/4 mile from the hwy)
Distance from Fairbanks: 175 miles
Distance from Delta Junction: 71 miles
Distance from Glenallen: 80 miles
Distance from Anchorage: 260
Distance from Castner Glacier pull-out: 22 miles
AMENITIES:
Power - The cabin is wired for power and a generator will be available for use.
Cooking - BBQ grill, propane stovetop, microwave
Sleeping arrangements - 2 twin beds (trundle),1 queen bed, 1 queen futon, 1 queen pull-out couch. Bedding is provided.
Heat - The cabin is heated with a woodstove and propane heater. In the middle of winter, it takes about 3-4 hours to fully heat the cabin. Visitors should be knowledgeable in using a woodstove.
Water - Dry means: outhouse and no running water. Bring your own drinking & cooking water.
Communication - AT&T cell service is pretty good in this location.
Other - Be prepared to shovel out the doorway in the winter if the snow has drifted.
24 hrs required between rentals so check-in/out times can be flexible.
There is a 12x16 bunkhouse on the property which is also available for rent. VRBO #2185022
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Amenities
Kitchen
Mountain view
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a steep stairway. There is 1 baby gate.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Gakona
Located in Gakona, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site and Caribou Creek Trail. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Summit Lake, AK
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