Eye of Denali: Denali View/River Front

Talkeetna, Alaska
$248 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Although this is a new and updated listing, we have been hosting guests for 25+ years in our beautiful and memorable log home located on the banks of the Susitna River. Our historic home has a large yard and picnic area with gorgeous views of Mt. Denali and the Alaska Range. We are located just a half mile from the iconic village of Talkeetna.
If you desire an authentic Alaskan log home experience, this is the place for you!
If you’re Interested in hosting an event or wedding, contact us!
The space
While staying with us you will have the entire guest house, which is the top two private stories of our log building and includes 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a full kitchen. There is an additional sleeping area in the upstairs hallway located outside the bedrooms with a small double fold down futon couch. Located on the property is a part time long-term renter in a bottom floor apartment, and the owner keeps a small apartment over the garage for use when he is in town. The only shared space may be the yard or the driveway.
While staying here, enjoy a large comfortable open kitchen and sitting area on first level. There is one full bathroom on this level that includes a washer and dryer. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, each hosting a queen bed and river views. The master bedroom, the ‘Talkeetna’, has a private full bathroom. The other two bedrooms are called the ‘Susitna’ and the ‘Chulitna’. There is a single fold down futon in the upstairs hallway area that can be used as a bed.
Please enjoy your free Wi-Fi and free cruiser bicycles available for guests. We are only a half a mile from downtown Talkeetna, and adjacent to a 14 mile paved bike path that goes along the Talkeetna Spur Road and downtown. We are located within walking distance, 6-10 minute walk, to the train depot and downtown.
*Please note the train travels past this property as well as through downtown Talkeetna. You will be hearing train noises.
Guest access
Private guest house and large yard. Yard and picnic area may be shared by part-time long term renter or owner who occasionally visits his apartment over garage.
Other things to note
Please note, there is no fish cleaning on property. Clean the fish where you catch them and throw the waste in fast moving currents. We do not allow outdoor fires, pets, or smoking and vaping in the house. Please do not leave garbage outside. For extended stays we will pick up your garbage as needed. There are bears in Alaska in the summer.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Robert

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    Wonderful house with cabin feel for a relaxing stay in a great location.

  • Gale

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    Expedia said I would receive an email on how to enter the home. The host was good and fast about communicating. Although owner goes through Vrbo. Information from both apps did not send an email how to get in. Beautiful home and property.

  • keith

    Submitted May 23, 2026

    Stayed May 20, 2026

    Very comfortable and spacious

  • Emily

    Submitted May 12, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    The washer and dryer where not the best but over all a very amazing place to stay

  • Celeste

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    This was what you hope a cabin will be. We loved staying there.

  • Kathie

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    This is a rustic cabin in a beautiful setting. Everyone in our party was pleased and wants to go back.

  • Mike R.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2026

    Stayed Jun 1, 2026

    Overall was an amazing place to stay!! Great location and views. Only two things we would comment on. One was the inability to fish from the property which we weren’t aware of, and the other was the lack of blackout shades. Made it a little tough to get to sleep.

  • Linda H.

    Submitted May 26, 2026

    Stayed May 23, 2026

    This was our favorite stay of our two weeks in Alaska. Beautiful clean place to stay with wonderful views. Highly recommend!

  • carden j.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    Marvelous location Beautifully designed and furnished. Great Guest book!

  • gina j.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Quiet right on the river 1 mile to town on a bike trail easy peasy!

  • Janet L.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    It fit our needs well. Very cozy and rustic. The view of river is amazing! Close to downtown. The train is close by. Would recommend to others.

  • Gwenn P.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    My twin brother and our spouses stayed at this wonderful place, full of Alaskan history and culture. Very unique place to stay. It is right next to a river.

  • Lisa

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Eye of Denali is an awesome property. Very clean and fresh and comfortable, and great location, within easy walking distance of downtown. We spent some time in the back yard by the river, and took some great photos with Denali shining behind us.

  • Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Check in process was very simple. Could use nonstick pans and more towels for larger parties but everything overall did the job. The bikes were really fun to ride into town. Washer and dryer were much appreciated. Beautiful place, roomy, close location to town and a view you can't beat. Amazing time with family and friends.

  • Bilal A.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Everything matched the pictures.

  • Dustin D.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Great views, perfect distance from town

  • Doreen B.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    A beautiful home with beautiful views! Even got to see the top of Mt McKinley (which I have heard is rare) from the backyard!

  • Jan W.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    This is the perfect rustic setting for an Alaskan adventure! Loved the beautiful river setting with Denali in the background! Talkeetna is a quaint little town with several dining options and little shops to explore! We would definitely recommend Eye of Denali for your next stay!

  • Chris S.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Very nice house and location.

  • Don L.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Our two night stay was amazing. The views were awesome, the home was lovely, and all of the amenities were well thought out. We highly recommend this property.

  • Patrick B.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    Beautiful cabin tucked along the river with great views. Made for a peaceful nights rest.

  • Erin G.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Excellent location, loved the bikes! House was as pictured. We had a fabulous stay and would love to come back some day!

  • John F.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    Very nice property near the river.

  • Jerry T.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Great place, great location, clean and well equipped. Host easy to contact and engaged.

  • corey s.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    Neat built home right in the river and a much needed one mile walk from town after driving and eating all the towns good food! Right next to the train depot if that’s what your plans are, or good access to the min roads to get into Denali (2hr drive). I liked the welcome book and seeing all the guests that have stayed and some of the items in the house were neat and showed some of the history. A train occasionally went by but did not bother us. Great views of the river with a nice yard with tables next to the river to enjoy.

  • Theresa S.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Perfect place and location for our vacation stay at Talkeetna. Loved the character and the views out the big windows. Only suggestion we would have is to upgrade the dryer. It took an overly long time to dry clothes which is a waste of your electric bill. We visited K2 Aviation for a flightseeing tour, Mahays jet boat, atv tour, shopping and who can forget all the great food!

  • Amanda G.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    The Eye of Denali in is just as the description says. It has so much Talkeetna history and personality in it. It may not be the newest, fanciest option around, but it was spotless, has an amazing view, kind and responsive hosts, and these incredible little treasures to look at and read about all over. The location was great, far enough away from downtown for quiet and privacy but close enough to walk anywhere we needed. Thank you!!!

  • Kathy H.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    The Eye of Denali house is great - perfect location, very comfortable, great views when the clouds break up. We enjoyed our stay very much.

  • Gail A.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Very peaceful and beautiful

  • Ellen S.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Lovely location and views. We had clear skies and pristine views of Denali. The house is comfortable and well appointed, within easy walking distance to town. Trains and sightseeing planes were the only downsides.

  • Janice K.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Such a fun place to stay on the River. Lots of items, history and wall readings in this comfortable log cabin to enjoy.

  • Deborah L.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    From the moment we arrived, the Eye Of Denali captured my heart! The cabin was awesome, very clean. The river views from inside and outside were spectacular. Very convenient to TALKEETNA. Don’t miss staying here.

  • LeAnne F.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    Comfortable, inviting and eclectic cabin in the most beautiful of locations, right on the Susitna River. Easy to find. Very convenient to town, but with a feeling of being just a touch remote. We hit the weather jackpot and had amazing views of Denali every single day! The 3 bedrooms upstairs are very adequate and comfy with awesome views. It was necessary for us to leave the bedroom doors open at night, for the heat rising from downstairs. An extra blanket or two would have been helpful, but we were prepared with layers of clothing. And this is AK after all...so not complaining, just informing! One bathroom is upstairs & one downstairs with nice towels and bathing amenities provided. The kitchen is great with all the necessary needs; silverware, plates, pans, mugs etc... We would have loved an outdoor grill (gas), as we made most of our meals at the cabin. There isn't an indoor fireplace, nor an outdoor firepit which maybe isn't allowed due to fire restrictions, but sure would have been a bonus. Again, all informational. Being from Colorado, I'm sure there is a safety reason for no open fires. I find this to be a very hard property to review, as it was exactly as I expected, and perfect for our needs. However, if you have the romanticized movie picture perfect cabin expectation, you will be disappointed. If you want an Alaskan cabin in the woods experience, surrounded by nature's beauty, this is the place! We'd definitely stay again. Self-check-in was perfect.

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$260+
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