House in Big Lake, AK
6 guests · 2 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
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
About this space Step back in time to 1956! Climb aboard this authentic Douglas DC-6 Air Freighter, a legendary aircraft that spent decades hauling critical fuel and cargo to remote Alaskan villages.
Now retired from the skies, it has been converted into a unique 2-bedroom, 1-bath home. Located on our active private runway, you can sleep surrounded by aviation history, explore the original cockpit, and enjoy modern comforts inside a fuselage that has circled the globe.
The space ✈️ The "Freighter" Layout:
The Entry: Enter via the original Aft Cargo Loading Door—just like the freight used to! You'll step into a Mud Room (perfect for winter gear) with a washer and dryer.
Living Area: A spacious open-plan living room and dining area inside the main fuselage.
Kitchen: Fully equipped for cooking meals during your stay.
The Cockpit: Fully preserved! Take a seat in the Captain's chair and imagine flying through the Alaskan wilderness in the 50s.
🛏️ Sleeping Quarters (2 Bed / 1 Bath):
Master Suite: Comfortable and private.
Guest Bedroom: Perfect for friends or family.
Bathroom: Full residential bathroom (no cramped airplane lavatories here!).
📍 The Property:
Located on a 1,700ft private active airstrip.
Outdoor Deck: Yes, you have access to the wing deck!
Parking: Plenty of room for your car, truck, or even your own bush plane.
Activities: Access to hiking trails (summer) and snow machine/XC ski networks (winter) right from the property. We are 10 minutes from restaurants/groceries and 1 hour from Anchorage.
Guest access You have exclusive access to the entire DC-6 aircraft, including the wing deck and the cockpit.
Other things to note
Industrial History: This was a working cargo plane for over 50 years. We have preserved many original industrial parts, switches, and metal edges for authenticity. Because of this, the space is not child-proof. It was built for cargo, not crawling babies. Please supervise children closely to avoid bumps or scrapes on original equipment.
Guest Fees: The base rate covers 2 guests. Additional guests incur a fee of $50/person per night.
Communication: We answer messages 9am-6pm. Your host is a pilot and may be flying, so please use the contact methods provided in the house manual.
Tours: We offer flight tours, glacier landings, and bear viewing directly from the property! Ask us about booking an adventure.
Now retired from the skies, it has been converted into a unique 2-bedroom, 1-bath home. Located on our active private runway, you can sleep surrounded by aviation history, explore the original cockpit, and enjoy modern comforts inside a fuselage that has circled the globe.
The space ✈️ The "Freighter" Layout:
The Entry: Enter via the original Aft Cargo Loading Door—just like the freight used to! You'll step into a Mud Room (perfect for winter gear) with a washer and dryer.
Living Area: A spacious open-plan living room and dining area inside the main fuselage.
Kitchen: Fully equipped for cooking meals during your stay.
The Cockpit: Fully preserved! Take a seat in the Captain's chair and imagine flying through the Alaskan wilderness in the 50s.
🛏️ Sleeping Quarters (2 Bed / 1 Bath):
Master Suite: Comfortable and private.
Guest Bedroom: Perfect for friends or family.
Bathroom: Full residential bathroom (no cramped airplane lavatories here!).
📍 The Property:
Located on a 1,700ft private active airstrip.
Outdoor Deck: Yes, you have access to the wing deck!
Parking: Plenty of room for your car, truck, or even your own bush plane.
Activities: Access to hiking trails (summer) and snow machine/XC ski networks (winter) right from the property. We are 10 minutes from restaurants/groceries and 1 hour from Anchorage.
Guest access You have exclusive access to the entire DC-6 aircraft, including the wing deck and the cockpit.
Other things to note
Industrial History: This was a working cargo plane for over 50 years. We have preserved many original industrial parts, switches, and metal edges for authenticity. Because of this, the space is not child-proof. It was built for cargo, not crawling babies. Please supervise children closely to avoid bumps or scrapes on original equipment.
Guest Fees: The base rate covers 2 guests. Additional guests incur a fee of $50/person per night.
Communication: We answer messages 9am-6pm. Your host is a pilot and may be flying, so please use the contact methods provided in the house manual.
Tours: We offer flight tours, glacier landings, and bear viewing directly from the property! Ask us about booking an adventure.
Amenities at 1956 DC-6 Cargo Plane: Sleep in an Alaskan Legend
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Big Lake, AK
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
This was such an amazing experience! John the host was utterly amazing and made my birthday boys trip so memorable! Do not hesitate to book this property if you have a love for aviation, love for an Alaskan experience or just “plane” want to work with an amazing host who wants to be sure that your trip to Alaska is amazing. Working with John and his amazing customer service, his passion for aviation is evident. He was knowledgeable and clearly a wonderful custodian for future aviators! Would highly recommend!!!! Hope to work with him again!! 10 stars!!!
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Super neat experience and super fun to take out of state family. Never got the check in instructions and had to search other listings to find the property managers number. Other than that hiccup, our stay was great and they were very accommodating.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
staying here was all part of the adventure! Absolutely love the tranquility of it.
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