McKinley Creekside Cabins
Nature lodge in McKinley Park, AK
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this nature lodge rental
Located 13 miles south of the Denali National Park entrance on Carlo Creek, these cabins feature views of the surrounding forests and mountains. An on-site café serves all homemade food.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of McKinley Park, AK
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Queen • 258 ft²
Sleeps 3
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2 Queen • 387 ft²
Sleeps 5
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1 King • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Queen • 495 ft²
Sleeps 4
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££££
Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
The McKinley Creekside Cabins are amazing. Beautiful location. Friendly staff. The cafe has incredible food - I tried the carrot cake on night 1 (fabulous). The for breakfast the next day, had the cinnamon buns, shared with my mom (we got both flavors and shared). Had the to go lunch to take into Denali with us - great value and super convenient. On the second night, we enjoyed dinner at the restaurant (pictured). The fish tacos and fish & chips were great. It was a busy night so most would consider the service slow, but it was just right. The waiter and host were both great.
Loved everything about our stay here including the adorable cabin on the creek with all of the important details, including coffee for the coffee pot and plates/silverware. Definitely hoping I can come back.
Absolutely Nothing. The place was amazing.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice and modern cabins by the river. Clean and cosy as well as pracible. Nice food restaurant at reasonable prices and nice people
4.5 / 5.0
Setting
Good service - very friendly & helpful staff
Very popular eating place so delays waiting for meals
4.5 / 5.0
Die lodges sind traumhaft, klein aber fein und der kleine Bach vor der Tür schafft ein tolles feeling.
Das creekside Café bietet die weltbesten Zimtschnecken, sehr gutes Essen und Chai Latte !
Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Perfekte Lage für diverse Aktivitäten im Denali Park und ein Besuch im Husky Homestead!
Queensize Bett, könnte bisschen größer sein.
Leider kein direkter Wanderweg ab der Lodge für spontane Spaziergänge
5.0 / 5.0
The room was spacious and clean. Great location, close to the park entrance. We ate at the restaurant for both breakfast and dinner, and loved it! Would definitely stay again.
Nothing!
5.0 / 5.0
Cabins, fire pits creekside, amazing coffee/breakfast pastries, essential shower items were included and of great quality!
Nothing
4.0 / 5.0
it was clean and practical, although very motel like
the location and surrounding options for food were slim. The adjacent restaurant was booked up and consequently we had to drive 30 mls and replan the other days.
5.0 / 5.0
Listening to the river outside the cabin. The delicious food at the cafe.
Nothing, it was perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
EVERYTHING! The staff, the room, the food was all just amazing.
There wasn’t a thing that I could find negative about this property!
4.0 / 5.0
I liked being near the creek
Bigger shower but ok for a few nights. Don’t like the fan running when the light is on
5.0 / 5.0
Mostly impressed with the kitchen - the food was really excellent. Overall, beautiful location, comfortable cabins, all very convenient
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful cabin, beautiful scenery. Great restaurant.
Suggestion: replace the curtains with blackout curtains for travelers not used to sleeping in daylight!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing property and great cafe
4.5 / 5.0
Breakfast and location to Denali
Rooms are a bit dated and could have been nicer
5.0 / 5.0
pastries, check in, check out, our wonderful cabin
3.5 / 5.0
Loved the closeness to the creek. Also that they had fire pits with free firewood. A community grill/picnic area which would be great when staying with a group. The food at the cafe was delicious!
We stayed at the homestead lodge and on the first floor. Easily heard neighbors flushing toilets. Lots of noise on the stairs and upstairs. When asking about any waitlist about cabins the man at the front desk was not very accommodating/helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
We ate breakfast and dinner at the restaurant and it was the best food we had on our 2 week trip in Alaska! Wonderful staff too. Our room was beautiful and very clean. This stay far exceeded our expectations. We will be back!
4.0 / 5.0
Riverfront and great restaurant on-site
5.0 / 5.0
Dinner was great
Nothing
4.0 / 5.0
Close to Denali NP. Quiet. Upscale restaurant, and u could walk to the bar next store for casual food and to hear about others' experiences in the park. Great view of snow covered mts from the balcony. Good parking.
The room was not huge but was fine for a couple.
5.0 / 5.0
The food is tremendous, wonderful meals. Sitting by the creek listening to the water is very relaxing for the soul.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a lovely property, with a creek running through it and a campfire area and large covered but open-sided building and picnic tables for common use. The creek widens out to a small rocky beach if you like to dabble your feet in the cold water. There is a café with expresso and home-baked goods that will provide take away lunches. There is also a restaurant on site with a limited menu, but delicious homemade food, Including award-winning chili. Our room had a small fridge and microwave plus a coffee maker, and a balcony with a nice view, but close to the highway. Laundry on- site, and close to the Denali park road but far away from the touristy places at the park entrance.
We expected a cabin, creekside. We were given a hotel room in a motel type building (although a very nice one with a balcony and nice amenities) far from the creek, and the other cabins are small and close together- not at all a rustic experience. The kitchenette n our room didn’t have stove/pans so ability to make our own meals was limited to microwavable foods. Cabins numbered up to 25 are indeed creekside, so I would suggest requesting one in advance when booking.
4.5 / 5.0
The premise was so beautiful! We stayed in the Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds. The food and atmosphere at the cafe was great too!
3.5 / 5.0
Breakfast was great but not included in the rate.
Cabin was comfortable, private and quiet.
Although not the reason for visiting, a television would have been nice to get through the bad weather day. Expensive considering no breakfast included.
4.0 / 5.0
Convenient
Wifi is not good. Usually no wifi at night which is really not good
4.5 / 5.0
This was a good value. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The cafe is excellent and the staff go out if their way to make everything great.
So rooms have TV, some don’t. While TV wasn’t important on this trip, it would be good to pay attention to this if you want TV. We were in two rooms: one very new and very nice, another a bit older and nice, but a little noisy. You could hear your neighbors most of the time. Finally, it’s about a 20 min drive to the park entrance. Not a showstopper, but good to know.
5.0 / 5.0
The best place I stayed during my 10 day vacation in AK.
The prices of food my I understand that is the money making feature.
5.0 / 5.0
We did not do breakfast. But those parries and cinnamon roll looked great. We did lunch and dinner.
The food was good!
5.0 / 5.0
Clean, great location, pleasant staff, convenient location, food and snacks on site, great value. I appreciate the nice unexpected touch with the handmade personalized card and the cookies
FAQs
How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in McKinley Park?
The average price for a rental in McKinley Park is £247 per night. This rental is £86 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this nature lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at McKinley Creekside Cabins. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this nature lodge?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is McKinley Creekside Cabins pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at McKinley Creekside Cabins?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.
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