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The Wise Raven Retreat, Peaceful and Spacious Home in Big Lake on a forested lot

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A two-story building with two garage doors, a stone foundation, and a brick roof.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, and a television.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A hot tub with a wooden deck and a chain-link fence in the background.
A room with bunk beds, a window, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
4 bedroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Wasilla, AK
  • Place, Big Lake Library
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Lake State Recreation Site
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Lake South State Recreation Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2888074vb
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
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

Big Lake

Located in Big Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Rocky Lake State Recreation Site and Big Lake South State Recreation Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alaska Railroad and Alaska Live Steamers. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Wasilla, AK

What's nearby

  • Big Lake Library - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rocky Lake State Recreation Site - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Big Lake South State Recreation Site - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center - 56 min drive - 100.1 km
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 58 min drive - 104.1 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 20 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floaters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Aardvark Catering and Pizza Thyme - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Silver Fox Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Big Lake Family Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Belle Vie Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wise Raven Retreat, Peaceful and Spacious Home in Big Lake on a forested lot pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Wise Raven Retreat, Peaceful and Spacious Home in Big Lake on a forested lot?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Wise Raven Retreat, Peaceful and Spacious Home in Big Lake on a forested lot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wise Raven Retreat, Peaceful and Spacious Home in Big Lake on a forested lot?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wise Raven Retreat, Peaceful and Spacious Home in Big Lake on a forested lot located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Big Lake Library, Rocky Lake State Recreation Site and Big Lake South State Recreation Site. Birch Lake and Big Lake North State Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious and fully stocked, room for everyone to spread out comfortably. Hosts were gracious and helpful and we had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caren K.

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

A Perfect Family Reunion

We hosted our daughter's wedding nearby and rented this vrbo for cousins and friends so they could be together. It was absolutely perfect! House was immaculate and nicely decorated. The rooms were spacious so everyone spent time together visiting. Wish we stayed longer! Property manager is kind and truly cared about our visit. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denali Borough S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice house. Very spacious. Was big enough to accommodate our entire team and coaches. The only complaint wasn't something the host was in control of and that was how far it was to the soccer fields. But that allowed for quiet evenings to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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Hosted by Tracy

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