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Top King Value • Kitchen • Wifi • Northern Lights
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 31000 sq ft
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Willow, AK
- Place, Kashwitna Lake3 min drive
- Place, Willow Lake3 min drive
- Place, Willow Community Center4 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Top King Value • Kitchen • Wifi • Northern Lights
Make Trailside Alaska your home base at Mile 73, perfectly positioned for exploring Denali, Talkeetna, and Willow. Upstairs, enjoy a cozy king bed, a pocket twin, a table for four, and a guest Mac with fast Wi-Fi—plus an elevated viewing space that’s ideal for catching the Northern Lights. Downstairs, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, a hot shower, and year-round climate control that makes settling in easy. Step outside onto an expansive deck, knowing the most affordable dog sled tours and mushing experiences are right here on site. You’re not just close to the adventure—you’re already home.
Check out our website (alaskadogcenter.com/tours) and book family and senior friendly dog sled tours.
About the deck: it’s so large—24 by 76 feet—that we call it the SuperDeck. Outfitted with four outdoor seating chairs, a Solo Stove, and plenty of firewood, it’s built for long Alaskan nights. This is the perfect place to watch dog teams go by, take in endless sunsets, look for the Northern Lights, or simply unwind by the fire after a full day of adventure.
Trailside Alaska is also known as “M73 Airbnb”, a name carried over from our original launch in 2020. With easy highway access, private parking for cars and trailers, and a central location near Hatcher Pass, the Nancy Lakes Recreation Area, and Little Susitna Landing, it’s an ideal basecamp for exploring some of the best outdoor recreation Alaska has to offer.
Enjoy the convenience during the summer months of our famous Trailside Cafe @ Mile 73. Order fresh meals, coffee drinks, smoothies, and desserts. The Trailside Vacation Rental is known for its unique location on sled dog training trails in the dog mushing capital of the world. Book your stay today and experience Alaska like never before!
Your hosts - Kale & Carrie
Check out our website (alaskadogcenter.com/tours) and book family and senior friendly dog sled tours.
About the deck: it’s so large—24 by 76 feet—that we call it the SuperDeck. Outfitted with four outdoor seating chairs, a Solo Stove, and plenty of firewood, it’s built for long Alaskan nights. This is the perfect place to watch dog teams go by, take in endless sunsets, look for the Northern Lights, or simply unwind by the fire after a full day of adventure.
Trailside Alaska is also known as “M73 Airbnb”, a name carried over from our original launch in 2020. With easy highway access, private parking for cars and trailers, and a central location near Hatcher Pass, the Nancy Lakes Recreation Area, and Little Susitna Landing, it’s an ideal basecamp for exploring some of the best outdoor recreation Alaska has to offer.
Enjoy the convenience during the summer months of our famous Trailside Cafe @ Mile 73. Order fresh meals, coffee drinks, smoothies, and desserts. The Trailside Vacation Rental is known for its unique location on sled dog training trails in the dog mushing capital of the world. Book your stay today and experience Alaska like never before!
Your hosts - Kale & Carrie
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Laundry
Parking available
Fireplace
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (167 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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 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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Willow
Located in Willow, this holiday home is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Willow Creek Studio, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kashwitna Lake and Willow Lake.

Willow, AK
What's nearby
- Kashwitna Lake - 3 min drive - 6.3 km
- Willow Lake - 3 min drive - 5.9 km
- Willow Community Center - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
- Willow Public Library - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
- Gene Lake - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lead Dog Espresso - 2 min drive
- Burnt Toast - 2 min drive
- Roni's Chinook Deli and Pizza - 5 min drive
- Trailside Cafe - 1 min walk
- Willow Trading Post - 6 min drive
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Communication
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Location
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