House in Alaska
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this house rental
While the unit is advertised for a number of people, it is great for a couple as well. We bought a two bedroom log cabin in the 60's. In 1974 we built a two story addition to accommodate our six children. At the time we wired and plumbed one bedroom so it could someday be a kitchen. The downstairs of the addition consists of a double garage, sun room and dining room. The upstairs is where guests are welcome. It has four bedrooms, sitting area, kitchen and porch. We have rented it monthly for many years but this time it was vacated we decided to do it as a VRBO. We live in the cabin downstairs.
Also on the property is a cabin that the original owner built for his parents and a barn that we built for our children and converted to a house when they were grown. We did bed and breakfast in them in the 1990's. At the time we registered the name Riverside Retreat. After a few years we decided to rent them on a monthly basis to have more time to play and travel. We can no longer do some of the things we used to do so are doing VRBO in the cabin too. We enjoy marrying people. We also enjoy sharing the space we have taken for granted for so many years. It really is a special spot.
Also on the property is a cabin that the original owner built for his parents and a barn that we built for our children and converted to a house when they were grown. We did bed and breakfast in them in the 1990's. At the time we registered the name Riverside Retreat. After a few years we decided to rent them on a monthly basis to have more time to play and travel. We can no longer do some of the things we used to do so are doing VRBO in the cabin too. We enjoy marrying people. We also enjoy sharing the space we have taken for granted for so many years. It really is a special spot.
Amenities at Comfortable House With Kitchen On The Chena River. Family Friendly.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Alaska
Nearby attractions
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2026
Great vintage Alaska Lodge vibe with knotty pine walls and shag carpeting, right on the river. Good sized bedrooms, common areas are a little cozy. Saw the Aurora from the yard in every direction. If you're sensitive to cigarette smoke, hunting trophies, or stairs, this may not be the best for for you
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2026
This was a very fun property for our family to stay at. It was within 10 to 15 minutes of everything we wanted to take our children to for our trip. The kitchen was well stocked with all of the pans we needed to cook with at the property. The bathroom had plenty of towels. There was a lot of space for everyone to relax in. The home had a very rustic, outdoors, Alaskan feel. It was fun to see all of the history of the area through maps, newspaper articles, and books that the host had at the property. The check in process was super smooth. We ended up arriving several hours later due to a snow storm and the hostess had our rooms nice and toasty for us and left the door unlocked. She was quick to respond to my questions. The only reason I docked one star for cleanliness, was the whole unit could use a good deep clean, especially the kitchen, and I did vacuum the full unit before we unpacked our things because dogs are permitted on the property and my children are very sensitive to pet hair and there was some in the carpet of the unit. In addition, the unit has had smokers in it at some point and my family is very sensitive to that. I know smoking is allowed on the property outside, but some of that did permeate in the unit. The unit has a beautiful view. We were able to enjoy the gorgeous frozen view from inside the unit. It was well stocked with games and things for the kids to look at. Thanks for a fun stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Very accommodating and easy going.
6 / 10Average·May 2026
Great location, place has some great funky charm and the host was an excellent communicator. Unfortunately the place has a VERY strong smoke and mildew smell. If you are sensitive to smell or have children I would avoid. Probably could use some new carpet, the 70s shag was cool but dirty and permeated with smoke. We had to change our stay but the host was very accommodating and kind.
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