Willow Creek Inn (with wi-fi) - Just minutes off Parks Hwy. Hatcher Pass State Recreational Area. The road over Hatcher Pass opens at beginning of July & closes in October..
* Come, get away from it all on this unique river-front property ! Known for excellent Rainbow/ Steelhead trout fishing. We recommend you go out with a fishing guide unless you are a experienced fly-fishermen. There are local fishing guides in Willow.
*Willow Creek Inn is located in the foothills of the Talkeetna Mountains in the beautiful Susitna Valley with many outdoor opportunities available close by.
* The property is 27 acres of boreal forest on river-front. Built with vaulted ceilings, oak floors, large screened windows throughout & beautifully furnished, sided on exterior with cedar. House sits up over the river with a beautiful view of the winding rapids. There's a long set of stairs & a trail to the river's edge. We have kept the property wild, no lawns or flower beds, except for wildflowers.
* Willow Creek has several species of trout; rainbow, steelhead and arctic grayling. The river in front of the rental is spawning ground for silver and king salmon. Animals natural to this area are river otter, lynx, moose, brown bear and black bear. You will often see bald eagles flying up and down the river.
*Fish for salmon as close as the confluence of Willow & Deception Creeks 3 miles downstream from the rental. Many streams crossing the Parks Hwy nearby are popular fishing spots.
* Hatcher Pass State Park & the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area offer many hiking trails. Bring your camera! The road over Hatcher Pass usually opens by July 4, sometimes earlier.
* The town of Willow is centrally located to many popular & scenic places to visit such as Hatcher Pass State Park, Independence Historic Mine, Nancy Lake State Recreation Park, Matanuska Glacier, Denali National Park. Willow is surrounded by the Talkeetna Mountains to the east & the Alaska Range to the west & north and has many lakes & rivers. The re-start of the world famous Iditarod Trail Sled-Dog Race is just 7 miles from the rental on Willow Lake.
*In winter months you might view Northern Lights. Winter renters enjoy cross country skiing, snow shoeing & snow-machining. The trail leading into Hatcher Pass is minutes away.
*Towns to the south of Willow are Houston, Big Lake, Meadow Lakes, Wasilla and Palmer. To the north are towns of Talkeetna, Sunshine, Trapper Creek & Denali.
* The house has 2 bedrooms & each bedroom has a queen size bed. All linens are provided.
*The kitchen is well stocked with all the necessary dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc. to cook & serve your meals. This is a full kitchen, with side by side refrigerator- freezer, stove - oven, microwave, dishwasher & various small appliances (ceffemaker, toaster).Items such as coffee/filters, spices, s&p, oil are kept in the kitchen. Items such as toilet paper, paper towels (1 roll; after that buy your own) & trash can liners are provided for your stay. Liquid dish soap as well as dishwasher tablets are provided.
*Bathroom/bedrooms are well stocked with all linens. We keep shampoo, body wash & liquid hand soap in the bathroom for your convenience. There are 2 bedrooms with a queen-bed in each, we do not offer other sleeping arrangements. We allow a maximum 2 guests. No floor sleeping or couch sleeping.
*This home has a washer/dryer…no charge.
*This home does not have black-out curtains. If you’re sensitive to the long light of Alaska summers, bring eye covers. All windows have blinds.
* People from every state and around the world have stayed here and enjoyed the peacefulness of this river front property and absolutely love it!
*Keys are provided at check in.
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Owners live on property in a separate house. The rental and owner’s house have separate driveways.
Keywords: House on river, private, 27 acres, wooded, easily accessible
