We were two couples booked at Kings Deer Lodge for a total of five nights in late June, 2016... We were expecting to love the Lodge based on the description and the reviews, but found some conspicuous shortcomings...
PLUSES: lots of indoor 'space'; located very close to Denali entrance; nice gas grill on deck; beautiful lot with a feeling of privacy and seclusion... MINUSES: the beautiful, large deck had not one stick of furniture. Consequently, we were unable to enjoy sitting/dining outside on the many beautiful summer afternoons/evenings we experienced; the leather sofas/chairs (upstairs and down) were quite comfortable, but there was only one end table. No coffee tables nor other side tables to set drinks, snacks, books, etc.; the tap water was not drinkable (cloudy with distinct iron smell), only the filtered water from the fridge. This made certain food prep difficult and water had to be taken to the two upstairs bathrooms for teeth brushing, etc.; there were a total of 10 large, heavy drinking glasses in the lodge. No juice glasses, no wine glasses and no bathroom cups (in a house that 'sleeps 16'!); cooking equipment was minimal. Some shallow pots, but no frying pans. (BTW, only an electric percolator; no other coffee maker.)....
Kings Lodge has much potential... It's a beautiful structure, in a beautiful spot... As frequent VRBO renters, however, we found it lacking in many basic items and some extra touches that make a rental property special and comfortable.