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McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin

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Escape to a serene natural setting surrounded by lush greenery and a charming wooden deck.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island and modern appliances.
Guests can enjoy a peaceful retreat on the cabin's porch, surrounded by trees and featuring a table and chairs.
Relax on a covered deck surrounded by a serene garden, featuring a unique stone structure with a natural ambiance.
Two double beds with striped bedspreads and throw blankets, situated in a cozy room with a window.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is NZ$1,098
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin

Alaska and Denali in particular (maybe we are a little biased) is an amazing, vast and majestic wilderness paradise. We are honored you are considering McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe' and the Carlo Property. We will do our best to give you all the information you need to plan and execute an incredible adventure and answer questions you have.

The Carlo Cabin is located just 15 minutes south of Denali National Park. A beautiful three acre wooded property catering to families and small groups that want to be close to Denali, but away from the crowds; yet still have all the luxuries and amenities of home. The Cabin is a 5 minute walk from our main property McKinley Creekside Cabins & Café. We also offer complimentary Wi-Fi.

The Carlo Guest Cabin
*Two (2) Bedrooms.
*1st bedroom has one king bed.
*2nd bedroom has two queen beds with a ensuite bathroom.
*A second full bathroom is located down the hallway from the first bedroom.
*A living room with a Futon/sofa, Smart TV with satellite cable, DVD player w/movies, board games and cards.
*A complete kitchen has all the amenities and essentials of home with a dining table and chairs.
*There is a washer and dryer for your convenience.
*An outside deck with seating.

A Cleaning Fee of $99 will be applied to your reservation. You will need to remove all trash to on-site dumpster, wash all dishes/put away, and clean kitchen counters.

There is a full service restaurant, The Creekside Cafe', located on our main property, a 5 minute walk away; open mid-May - mid-Sept. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Property manager

Tracey Smith

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

New Carlo Guest Cabin!
Mckinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-the Carlo Guest Cabin Cabin

About the area

Map
Denali National Park, AK

What's nearby

  • Wilderness Access Center - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Kantishna Gallery - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 14 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Denali Doghouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thai & Chinese Food To Go - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alpenglow - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin?

As of 13 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin on 19 Jul 2025 start from NZ$1,098.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Denali National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Denali National Park Visitors Center and Wilderness Access Center. Horseshoe Lake and Kantishna Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo Guest Cabin Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suresh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alaska trip

Very nice rustic environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kate

This was a nice place, comfortable beds, fine kitchen, clean, good location, etc. But, I think it was overpriced. There were no closets or dressers in the bedrooms. Not even a table or hooks, so nowhere to put your luggage and clothes. Also, it professes to have wifi, but doesn't really. We rarely had connectivity, usually only on the porch outside the cabin and then only spotty. You really should not advertise that you have wifi when it's so unreliable as to be useless. I would also suggest some info inside the cabin about area attractions, Denali brochures, restaurants, grocery stores, etc in addition to info about the cabin, check-out time, trash, recycling, etc.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dominique M.

Good but needs improvements

The first upside of this house is its location, within a 20 minute drive from most attractions in the area. Granted, this rental is quite expansive for what you get, but given the lack of quality rentals in the area, it’s worth paying more to be closer. The house was completely refurbished and renovated at the beginning of 2013, so everything inside is new and clean. There’s plenty of wood and the decoration is very modern. The appliances are brand new and the beds are firm and very comfortable. The free WI-FI worked great and you might enjoy HBO and Showtime on TV. Even if the overall experience was great, this house left us an unfinished taste. There are many small things that add up and lower the quality of the stay. Those are not real critics but some things needed to upgrade the stay. - There aren’t many drawers. That’s a problem especially if you’re staying in the house for a long time. - There are too few accessories in the kitchen (e.g. there is no colander). Since the house is far the major cities, you won’t find many restaurants and cooking your own meal is a great solution. But this scarcity sometimes makes the cooking tougher. On top of that, and even if the house has enough beds for six people, there were only five glasses. There were plenty of plastic glasses, but you’d expect better given the price of the rental. - There are a lot of mosquitos in Denali’s region but the house a way too few screens at the doors and windows. That prevented us from changing air inside he house, which is bothersome if you cooked something smelly. - I previously talked about the great TV offering. There are two TV sets in the house but only one has HD-quality programs. The only problem is that this HDTV is the bedroom, which means that if you want to relax in front of an HBO movie with your entire family you can either: get stuck with poor picture quality or seat on the master bedroom bed. If it’s impossible to get HD on both sets, switching the best quality to the living room might be better. - Finally, the house has brand new washer and dryer which is great. The only problem is that they are located in the corridor, in front of the bathroom and very close to the living room and there and there is no door to cover them. The problem here is that you’ll have to cope with the noise coming from the machines when you’re eating or watching TV. Once again, those are only small steps to make the experience better. I would definitely recommand this house

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very happy

This was our favorite lodging on our vacation. Very clean and comfortable. Only there two nights, didn't use the kitchen so can't testify on amenities there. Good communication with host. Wifi was not very reliable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022