Sway gently in the trees and relax in your unique 12 X 24' (288 sq ft) studio treehouse with what one recent guest stated as "a stunning view of the Chugach Mountains!" The Treehouse offers Alaska glamping at its finest for quiet and relaxation.
You may sit around your own covered fire pit (wind and burn restrictions permitting) as well as enjoy your own wood burning stove.
No cleaning fee!
Note: Guests must be able to climb a short, steep incline, then 20 steps of varying heights.
The space
The Treehouse was built by the host, "Grandpa" George, for his grandson after watching "Treehouse Masters." His grandson used it as his bedroom, year-round, for 2 years. After his grandson moved back into the main house, George remodeled the Treehouse and wanted it for his man-cave, but relented to hosting it so that others could experience the beauty of Alaska nature. The cabins and Treehouse overlook the incredible view of the Chugach Range of mountains and are backed up to protected land which hosts Sandhill Cranes in the summer months and moose and eagles year-round. The Treehouse is ideal for nature-lovers! Note: Guests must be able to climb a short, steep incline, then 20 steps of varying heights.
The Treehouse has electric, a microwave, mini-frig, microwave, coffee maker, tea kettle, TV (antenna), lights, electric heater for temperature control or wood burning stove. It also has a sink with an unlimited amount of cold water in summer for hand washing (starting Memorial Day or earlier depending on temperatures) months and in winter (Labor Day, depending on temperatures, to Memorial Day) please bring your own drinking water and you might want some extra water for hand washing in the sink. There is a small amount of counter space. While Wifi doesn't reach the Treehouse, your personal phones can be your hotspot. Cleanliness is important to us, so we follow AirBnB's 5 step cleaning process plus inspect our properties when cleaning is finished to offer you the best experience.
Bed arrangements are a queen bed and 3 stacked twin-sized bunk beds with soft, clean linens and comfy mattresses. Triple bunkbed had a middle bunk that might be tight for adults (think Navy ship) but fits kids fine. Being elevated, the Treehouse view is fantastic!
You will most likely be greeted by a sweet, large black dog with one eye that appointed himself as our hospitality chair. His name is Raven. We keep our dogs indoors when needed, so please let us know via app if our dogs are visiting you and we will call them down.
Enjoy your own covered fire pit area (weather and burn permitting). Bring your own wood or some is available from us for a small fee. Cook on a small outdoor charcoal grill in our covered, outdoor mini-"food prep" area. There are only a few basic grill utensils with a small countertop to prepare your meals outside. This outdoor countertop also has a sink during the summer months for hand washing and food preparation.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day (or longer, weather permitting), there is a private, outdoor, detached, enclosed unheated shower house complete with plenty of delicious hot water. Experience using an eco-friendly toilet in its own separate outdoor building. Smoking or 420 outside (only) is fine with us.
The fire pit area has a hard roof with chimney for all-weather, year-round use. Bring some makings for s'more"s or some hot dogs for cooking over the fire pit for a great outdoor experience. There is a small table and chairs for outdoor dining during the summer.
For travelers or tourists who plan to drive Fairbanks - Homer, we are a great half-way stop. The parking area accommodates all your toys, and trailers so you can bring your 4-wheelers or snow machines to go out on the trails or your boat for some boating or fishing on Big Lake.
We are located:
* 2.6 miles/4.2 k to Three Bears Grocery, gas, or Shell convenience store
* 1.5 miles (2.4 k) to Susitna Brewery where custom beers are brewed, good food, and trivia nights and lives bands will treat you.
* 2.9 miles to Floaters Pub (karaoke, live bands, food) . Floaters also has a family restaurant.
* Enjoy a meal at Big Lake Family Restaurant (2.8 miles/4.5 k).
* There are 2 coffee stands
* 2 gas stations/convenience stores nearby
* Good made-to-order pizza at the Shell convenience store.
* We are only 1.7 miles/ 2.7 k to special events at Sunset View Resort.
Put your boat or jet ski in at Big Lake South Recreation Site which is 1.7 miles away. Drop your kayak in at Fish Creek park 1.7 miles away. Tourists enjoy nearby:
* Alaskan Husky Adventures
* Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel,
* Alaska Dogstead Mushing,
* Big Lake Boat Rentals
* Wakesurf Alaska for some summer fun time on the lake.
* Big Lake Sailing Club
For bragging rights in the winter, take a drive out onto the lake but stick to the plowed roads and follow the lake street signs. There are trails nearby for snow machining. We have plenty of room for parking snow machine trailers and dog trucks for mushing.
We protect our dark night skies with lighting that is able to be reduced or hidden behind buildings so that, on clear nights, you may view stars, planets, and possibly the Aurora Borealis!
We are located:
* 193 miles (310 k) to Denali Park
* 68 miles (109.4 k) to Talkeetna
* 40 miles (64.4 k) to Hatcher Pass.
* 61 miles (98 k) south to Anchorage
* 97 miles (156 k) to Girdwood
* 185 miles/ 298 k to Seward
* 281 miles/252 k to Homer.
* 30 miles to the Alaska State Fairgrounds.
Dena'inaq ełnen'aq' gheshtnu ch'q'u yeshdu.
[Dena'ina: I live and work on Dena’ina land.]
Guest access
Freestanding treehouse, toilet house, shower house, and covered fire pit all to yourself in your own area set off from the other rentals and host's house.
Feel free to walk the property or the seldom-used road going by this property. Trampoline and swing set can be enjoyed by your children at your own risk. Smoking or 420 outside (only) is fine with us.
Other things to note
Guests must be able to climb a short, steep incline and 20 steps of varying heights.
The Treehouse is not recommended for young children due to the stairs and drop-offs.
In the winter (about Memorial Day to Labor Day, depending on outdoor temperatures) so you may want to bring some drinking/ hand washing/cooking water.
In the summer, there is unlimited clean cold water in the Treehouse with hot water in the shower and outdoor kitchen.
* Alaska Nature guides are in the room
* Check-in is at 4:00 pm (early check-in possible upon request, if available)
* Check-out is at 11:00 am (late check-out possible upon request, if available)
* No smoking inside cabins. Smoking fee of $100 enforced if there are signs of smoking inside the cabin. If you smoke outside, please put your cold cigarette butts in a trash can.
* No parties or events.
* Please do not put anything down the toilet but TP and human waste.
