Planning a trip or weekend getaway and searching for the coolest cabin rentals in Alaska? Well, look no further, as I’ve put together this guide to 15 incredible cabins to help you find the perfect place to stay!
Escaping the hustle and bustle of urban life is essential every once in awhile, and there are few destinations more secluded and majestic than Alaska! There’s no better way to experience this state’s magical attractions than staying in a a cozy, secluded lakefront cabin in the middle of woods, or renting a cabin on a mountaintop surrounded by some of the most jaw-dropping views in the world.
Alaska is brimming with untamed wilderness and solitude plus a unique blend of scenic beauty and seasonal diversity! In this guide, we have put together a list of some of the most luxurious and coolest rental cabins that will make your visit to Alaska an unforgettable one. We guarantee that you will want to keep coming back every year!
1. Glacier View Getaway on Family Homestead
Location: Fritz Creek, Alaska
Price: $285+ per night
With views like this, who needs anything else? Lucky for you, this two story cabin also features a wraparound porch, spacious and sunny loft bedroom, and everything you need to spend your getaway in solitude and comfort. Looking for the best home base to hike, cross-country ski, fish, or disconnect and relax with a good book in an incredible natural setting? This place is for you. Added bonuses include the jacuzzi bathtub, modern appliances plus full size kitchen, and cozy furniture to curl up and take in the views or to crawl into at night after a long day of exploring the vast Alaskan wilderness.
2. Slope Cabin in Homer
Location: Homer, Alaska
Price: $181+ per night
This marvelous modern build could not be more elegant! This place is perfect for those who want a remote retreat but are still close to all the available outdoor action. The cabin is chic and stylish throughout, while providing the utmost comfort in a breathtaking natural setting. Just a few minutes form downtown Homer, Alaska, this ritzy rental provides access to all the things Kachemak Bay has to offer.
Enjour a morning coffee from the porch of pristine interior of this vacation home, or take a short stroll into town to enjoy any number of local haunts. If you’re lucky, you may even catch some wildlife wandering near the property! This truly is the ideal place to relax and recharge.
3. North Pole Cabin Retreat
Location: Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Price: $114+ per night
This picturesque vacation rental is placed perfectly amongst the pines and under the Northern Lights! The cabin is well connected, just a couple of miles from any modern needs such as food, drinks, and shops. Additionally, its nestled on a large piece of private property with a serene waterway flowing nearby. Several ducks make their homes near according to the owners, allowing you the chance to see some tranquil wildlife on a morning or afternoon stroll. Two queen beds and a fully equipped kitchen offer comfort in the heart of the wilderness. This lovely location can be rented for the night, the week, or even the month! Make your stay as long and memorable as your heart desires.
4. Kenai Beach Cabin with Northern Lights Views
Location: Kenai Beach Cabin
Price: $351+ per night
Beachfront cabin rentals are very rare to find, and this cabin on Kenai Beach in Alaska is one of its kind due to its beautiful design and unorthodox location.
Present near the western point of the beach, this cabin has one studio and a bathroom, and it can be a place for a maximum of two people at a time. The cabin has a fully equipped kitchen and a Deck alongside a dining area, all within the same tiny little space.
The cabin presents the most panoramic views of the beach, and it can be a perfect place for a short romantic holiday trip. It’s known for being an amazing vacation rental in Alaska for witnessing the Northern Lights, so it’s often booked up in the winter months.
5. Fairbanks Log Cabin
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Price: $450+ per night
Surrounded by lush green lawns and stunning views of nature, this rustic mountain cabin has everything you can expect from a perfect holiday destination.
This 3,000sqft log home was built in 1990, and it has been recently renovated with all modern amenities. The cabin has three bedrooms with three bathrooms, and it has a sleeping capacity of at least eight persons at a time. The kitchen is fully stocked, and there is a living room and a large deck to meet all of your family’s needs. If you want to spend some time indoors, a 60 inch smart TV inside the cabin make your leisure time full of entertainment and fun.
Fairbanks has exploded in popularity, and the Northern Lights are often spotted in the skies above during the winter – so this cabin would be perfect for a family getaway of bucket-list proportions!
6. Unique Redoubt Cabin at Keystone Krazy
Location: Soldotna, Alaska
Price: $293+ per night
This incredibly unique riverside rental cabin is one of those places which will make you fall in love due to it’s beautiful and most exquisite architecture.
Located near the famous Kenai River, this cabin has two bedrooms with one bathroom, and it has a sleeping capacity of at least six people at a time. Like any other rental cabin, it has a kitchen and a balcony to enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding. A smart TV with the availability of Netflix is also a part of the package.
This place is the most popular fishing spot in Alaska, so if you are looking for a place with some water and fishing adventures, this place is for you.
7. Luxury Big Lake Cabin Rental For Large Groups
Location: Big Lake, Alaska
Price: $1338+ per night
https://www.vrbo.com/4085726ha
Luxury usually has no limits, and this rental cabin is one of the most luxurious and most expensive accommodations in Alaska as it offers the most premium standard of accommodation you won’t find anywhere else in Alaska.
This wonderful cabin is in Anchorage, and it can accommodate at least ten people at a time within its 7000sqft building area. The cabin has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen is also there to meet all of your cooking and eating needs. The Big Lake is just an hour’s drive away from this place, and there are multiple water sports and adventures are waiting for you.
The specialty of this cabin is the facility of a home gym and a game room with games like Ping pong and Foosball alongside a 100 inch home theater.
8. Alaska Adventure A-Frame Cabin
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Price: $315+ per night
If you are looking for a place that presents the most breathtaking views of the Northern Lights, this rental cabin by Alaska Adventure properties should be on the top of your list.
Located at the doorstep of Ski Land Resort, this cabin has one bedroom with a bathroom, and it accommodates a family or a group of at least four people at a time. A kitchen with all basic and modern amenities is also a part of the cabin. The facilities of a hot Jacuzzi and free internet are also available for your leisure time.
The most astonishing views of the Northern Lights right from the hot Jacuzzi after a hectic day in the mountain are undoubtedly going to make your visit to Alaska a memorable one.
9. Mossy Spruce Lodging
Location: Seward, Alaska,
Price: $225+ per night
https://www.vrbo.com/9438050ha
A secluded and beautiful log cabin in the middle of woods with some of the most picturesque views of the mountains is what you should be seeking during your visit to Alaska, and this rental cabin ticks all the boxes mentioned above.
This cabin was built in 2017, and it has two bedrooms with a single bathroom, and it has a sleeping capacity of a maximum of four people at a time. The kitchen is fully equipped with all stainless-steel utensils and appliances. A large screen TV with the facility of Netflix and a DVD player is also there to make your visit more entertaining and joyful.
The cabin is not far away from the nearby harbor and shops, and still, it has the most serene and quiet neighborhood, which gives this place a unique status.
10. Pet-Friendly Okemo Cabin
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Price: $450+ per night
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/53904496
When we talk about some of the most luxurious rental cabins of Alaska with a traditional and rustic touch, this Okemo Cabin in Anchorage will indeed join the list.
It is surrounded by acres of forest and lush green landscapes. This cabin has two bedrooms with two bathrooms, and it can easily accommodate at least six people at a time. A fully equipped kitchen with all basic utensils and supplies is also a part of the cabin. A high-speed Wi-Fi connection is also there to keep yourself connected with social media.
If you can’t leave your pets back at home while you travel to Alaska, then this place should be on your priority list as pets are happily welcomed in Okemo Cabin.
11. Rustic Lake Front Cabin in Alaska
Location: Soldotna, Alaska
Price: $150+ per night
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/41318038
This rental cabin in Alaska is a cool and exquisite Lake Front Cabin with a unique blend of modern and traditional architecture, and after your first visit, you will surely fall in love with this place.
Located near the Kenai River, this beautiful cabin has three bedrooms with two bathrooms, and it can be a perfect place for at least eight guests at a time. The cabin is enhanced, cleaned, and has all a modern household’s modern and basic amenities. A fully equipped kitchen is also a part of the cabin. Free Wi-Fi is available everywhere inside the cabin.
The fantastic beachfront location and most panoramic views of the Lake can make your trip to Alaska worth remembering.
12. Rustic Alaskan Homestead Glamping Dome
Location: Seward, Alaska
Price: $85+ per night
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19505143
Luxury is often associated with something really expensive. Still, this small Dome-shaped cabin is a prime example of how innovative ideas can be cool and least expensive while giving the luxurious vibes of some of the most expansive accommodations.
Surrounded by the woods, this cabin has two bedrooms with a bathroom, and it can easily accommodate at least four people at a time. The cabin has a facility of a super host to facilitate your stay in Alaska. A fully equipped kitchen is also part of this tiny cabin.
This unique igloo-shaped cabin is powered entirely with solar power, making it environment-friendly and least expensive.
13. Lead Dog Cabin
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Price: $241+ per night
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/41540279
This dog mushing cabin in the wilderness of Fairbanks is a sophisticated piece of artistry and interior design, and you will not find a place like this anywhere else in Alaska.
Located near the Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, this cabin has two bedrooms with one bathroom, and it has a sleeping capacity of at least four people at a time. A fully equipped kitchen and a laundry room with all supplies are also a part of the cabin. An HD flat-screen TV with Roku is also there to make your stay full of entertainment and fun.
If you are interested in some hiking and biking adventure while enjoying the ambiance of this beautiful place, this rental cabin should be your first choice.
14. Coho Cabin
Location: Talkeetna, Alaska
Price: $127+ per night
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33910426
Suppose you are looking for a private romantic Hideaway with complete serenity and calmness of the woods. In that case, this small rustic cabin in Talkeetna is ready to host your short and memorable visit.
With the availability of a super host, this 600sqft rustic cabin has one bedroom with a bathroom, and it can be a place for a maximum of three people at a time. A fully stocked kitchen with a TV and free Wi-Fi is also available within the cabin. A toddler’s bed is also available to facilitate your visit if you plan to stay with your small family.
This place is perfect for a short winter retreat as there are multiple biking and hiking opportunities to have some fishing and rafting adventures in the Talkeetna River.
15. Salted Roots A-Frame Cabin
Location: Seward, Alaska
Price: $277+ per night
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/37118700
Modern A-framed cabins never fail to amaze you with their unique and exquisite architecture, and this beautiful cabin in Seward is one of those very A-framed cabins in Alaska.
This luxurious cabin was built in 2020, and it has a sleeping capacity of at least six people at a time. The cabin has two bedrooms with one bathroom. The facilities of a fully equipped kitchen with all basic amenities and free Wi-Fi are also part of the package. A share Sauna and a fireplace are also there to add to the leisure during your visit.
The beautiful scenery and colors of blueberries around the cabin with beachfront access make this place second to none in Alaska. It should be on the priority list if you plan to visit Alaska anytime soon.
Awesome guide for cabins in Alaska. Cheers
This is definitely making me want to visit Alaska!