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The Wise Raven Retreat, Peaceful and Spacious Home in Big Lake on a forested lot
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 223600 sq ft
Popular amenities
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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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
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.
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 - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 59 min drive - 100.9 km
- Alaska Regional Hospital - 62 min drive - 103.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Floaters - 19 min walk
- Silver Fox Inn - 12 min drive
- Aardvark Catering and Pizza Thyme - 15 min walk
- Big Lake Family Restaurant - 15 min walk
- Houston Lodge & Liquor - 14 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
17 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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
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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