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Willow Forest Home with Private Sauna—Family & Pet Friendly

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a large window with curtains.
A wooden-paneled hallway with a door leading to a bedroom.
A snow-covered path leading to a small cabin surrounded by trees.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Willow, AK
  • Place, Willow Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Willow Community Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gene Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Willow

With a stay at this chalet in Willow, you'll be on a lake, just a 4-minute walk from Willow Lake and 10 minutes by foot from Willow Community Center. .This chalet is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Willow Public Library and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Gene Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Willow Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Willow Community Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Willow Public Library - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gene Lake - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Willow Creek State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burnt Toast - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lead Dog Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Willow Trading Post - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Two Guys and A Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alaskan Dream Espresso - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Willow Forest Home with Private Sauna—Family & Pet Friendly

Relax in a quiet, wooded Willow home with two queen bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private infrared sauna. Sleeps four. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, comfortable beds, and responsive hosting. Pets welcome.

One step at the entrance; the interior is on one level. The entry is about 32 inches wide and interior doorways about 30 inches; the second bathroom is tight. Well-water taste can vary, so bring your preferred drinking water, shampoo, and shower gel. Aircraft may be audible.

Explore Hatcher Pass and seasonal fishing or snowmachining. Check driving distances against your itinerary. Wi-Fi speeds may be limited, and short power outages can occur.

Please message us through Vrbo during your stay if anything is missing, unclean, not working, or different from what you expected so we can help. Call for urgent issues. Please don’t wait until checkout or your review.

Check-in: 3 PM. Checkout: noon.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a sauna or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the chalet: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Have a safe trip
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Report missing supplies, cleaning concerns, damage, or anything not working through Vrbo during your stay so we can help. Call for urgent issues.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
5 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please clean up after your pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Willow Lake Chalet Pets Families welcome
Willow Lake Chalet, Pets and Families Welcome Chalet
Willow Lake Chalet, Pets and Families Welcome Willow
Willow Lake Chalet, Pets and Families Welcome Chalet Willow

Willow Forest Home with Private Sauna—Family & Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodating host, beautiful home, quiet location
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive, perfect place for what we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Willow!

Nice place for our short stay in Willow. Property Manager (JR) was fantastic to work with...great communication and tried to ensure all our needs were met prior to arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

Another great stay here. The property owner is quick to respond to any need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ideal location

Great location for snowmobiling, biking,X-county skiing and ice skating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice comfortable place. Thanks JD we'll be back.

Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

House is in great location and is comfortable. Also had a lot of extras in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to the main road the fireplace
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th year coming here. Great cabin with all the amenities. Owner is great with communication. I'll be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Willow cabin

Nice cabin with all the amenities. Owner is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very clean, easy to access, quite neighborhood

cabin was very clean, it is easy to access of the highway, neighborhood is extremely quite, situated nicely between Denali and Anchorage, recommend as a place to consider staying in, Jerry is easy to reach is you have any questions, and he is easy to work with, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Great place, convenient location between the main attractions of Alaska! Very cozy homely atmosphere of the house absolutely disposes for relaxation and unforgettable impressions! Fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Willow, Alaska vacation

We had a very nice time at this house for two weeks. It had plenty of room and everything we needed. Nice area to walk around. Jerry was great. Answered right away to any questions we had. Not far to Wasilla or Talkeetna. Would stay there again and would recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped kitchen and no problem staying with my Great Dane. Had a small issue where the previous guest had taken a smoke detector off the wall and stashed it in the laundry room. The owner was very helpful with coming over and helping me track it down.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Willow

Very nice property. Home owner was very prompt to get back with us when we messaged. We had a great stay. A friend of ours bought a place in Willow and unknowingly this rental was right across the street from his, so needless to say it made for a great visit. Got a glimpse of Denali from right in front of the hardware store in town. It is also close to a lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating wedding and first birthday

Description in ad, location, facility itself were all just as described and just as we wanted. The only negatives were more extra blankets and towels and washcloths would have been welcome. Having 2 beds, 2 baths was a great big extra. Kitchen had plenty of dishes/appliances.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Willow

Very clean, some minor things need fixing. No address on house, hard to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2021 stay

Easy to rent. Decent price. Good location. When we arrived, we discovered only 1 roll of toilet paper in master bathroom. None in main bathroom. Contacted JD and he was very apologetic. Delivered a package immediately. Everything pretty clean except oven. That was too dirty to use. Clean bedding and linens. Kitchen well equipped with dishes, utensils, pots, appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Annual 4th of July Adventure w/Grandkiddos

Very comfortable property and room for all of us to sit and eat together as well as play together. The three dogs loved the huge front yard and had a blast running around. Nice firepit outside to sit around and enjoy each other every night roasting marshmellows! The property was very close to as listed. The only exception was that it is two streets over from the lake so not really a "cabin on the lake". Took us 2 days to find the lake; I would recommend a little walking map so others find it easier. It was great to have two bathrooms. The drawback on those was there was no hot water in the small bathroom connected to the purple bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy, Cozy Family Retreat

We stayed 2 weeks and will stay here again. Our host was great at communicating and easy to reach. The home is full of personal touches for comfort. Soft, cozy throw blankets and pillows, hot chocolate, coffee & tea provided. Kitchen was stocked with basic supplies as well as laundry detergent and bathroom personal hygiene products. They offer a boot dryer and hooks by the heater for cold weather gear. The drive was plowed early morning after a big snow fall, so we didn't have to wait to leave. The beds had warmers on them for cozy nights. They offer several toys and books for younger kids as well as soppy cups and even hooded bath towels. The outdoor space offered a fire pit, grill and picnic table. TV, internet and security system as well as full laundry room offers all the conveniences you hope for. The large open floor plan is ideal for family. The neighborhood is lovely and surrounds a lake. A convenience store and pizza shop are close by as well as a community center. We will be recommending this home to all our family and friends who visit Alaska.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin, lots of extras

We really enjoyed our stay. There were a lot of extras that other rentals don't think about. The owners had extra things for people traveling with kids, extra items for cooking. Extra shampoos, personal hygiene items. We enjoyed being out in the woods but not too far from the main road. Loved the location for fishing. There was a nice fire pit. There was even a boot dryer. Close to nice rivers to fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place - will go back again!!!

This was an excellent house with all the right touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Little Bit of Paradise !!!

The Chateau was a perfect place to stay . It was very clean, very nicely furnished ,extremely comfortable . The scenery around was absolutely beautiful ! The owner was exceptional , could not of asked for anyone any nicer , helpful , or more thoughtful to us and our needs , Would love to stay there again. It was perfect.! In fact, we will be staying there again. Couldn't have been more perfect Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Alaska Rental Property

It had everything we needed for a work trip. Having the amenities of home made it much more practical than in another type of vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Willow RVBO

Very nice property, the second bathroom is very small but functional. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021