Stunning lake retreat with gorgeous deck, lakeside hot tub & spacious rec room.

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12371 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Wasilla, AK

Big Lake South State Recreation Site

5 min drive

Rocky Lake State Recreation Site

9 min drive

Big Lake North State Recreation Area

12 min drive

Big Lake, AK (BGQ)

7 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Queen with en suite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 -Queen with en suite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - full-size bed

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5 - full-size bed

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6 - bunk room

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Often described as the Alaska Hamptons, this property features the very best Alaska has to offer. Stunning mountain vistas. Water activities during warm summer months. Winter snowmachining, skating, Northern Lights viewing throughout Alaska's pristine winter. A vibrant lake community, kids and adults of every age will love this gorgeous, completely modern property, accommodating in every way.

Situated on the lake and ideal for snowmobile adventures, with easy access to the hundreds of miles of groomed snowmachine trails in the area.

4000 sq ft, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 2000 sq foot deck. Perfectly appointed in contemporary farmhouse decor, this home features six bedrooms, and a bunkroom with six beds for the perfect sleepover. Two bedrooms have full size beds. Two bedrooms feature queen beds and en suite. Master is a king with walk-in closet and spa shower.

The "rec room" overlooks the lake, boasting lofted ceilings, ping pong table, authentic arcade unit with 60 games, large digital tv with comfy leather lounging couches. Tv equipped with Netflix, hbo, Amazon prime and more.

3 miles from the nearest grocery story, yet far enough way from a real city, this lake retreat features an outdoor hot tub overlooking the lake and a perfect vantage for the regular appearance of Aurora Borealis.

75 minute drive from Anchorage, 3 hours to Denali. Big Lake airport is 3 miles from property, accessible by private charter flights. Glacier viewing flights a short drive, and fishing, rafting, mountains biking adventures nearby.

Kitchen stocked with essentials, including spices.
Shampoo, conditioner provided.
Boat and jet ski rentals available at marina.

Property manager

Tim & Kristina Woolston

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking of any kind is allowed on property

Any smoking of any kind anywhere on the property will result in a $1000.00 fee.

Leave the house in the condition you found it.

No more than four cars in the driveway, no street parking. Quiet hours are 10pm-8am.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Big Lake

Located in Big Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Iditarod Trail Headquarters and Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Alaska Live Steamers and St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.

Wasilla, AK

What's nearby

Big Lake South State Recreation Site - 5 min drive
Big Lake North State Recreation Area - 12 min drive
Settlers Bay Golf Course - 26 min drive
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 66 min drive
Port of Anchorage - 72 min drive

Getting around

Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 25 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪Floaters - ‬7 min drive
‪Lumberyard Deli - ‬12 min drive
‪Aardvark Catering and Pizza Thyme - ‬7 min drive
‪Big Lake Family Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Aardvark Catering Pizza Thyme - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning lake retreat with gorgeous deck, lakeside hot tub & spacious rec room. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning lake retreat with gorgeous deck, lakeside hot tub & spacious rec room. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning lake retreat with gorgeous deck, lakeside hot tub & spacious rec room. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning lake retreat with gorgeous deck, lakeside hot tub & spacious rec room. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Settlers Bay Golf Course, Alaska Live Steamers and Lucile Lake. Iditarod Trail Headquarters and Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

9 Aug 2024

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

Family Time

This place was stunning. The quiet little cove for the kids to play and the beautiful deck was absolutely amazing!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

22 July 2024

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

Large home on lake

This trip was for my mother-in-law’s 80th birthday. There was 10 of us total. Overall the house is amazing. Lots of places to sit, 2 fireplaces, a huge deck, and lots of windows to enjoy the view. The kitchen is large and the dining room has a large table. The rec room has a ping pong table, classic arcade game, and more. Beds were fairly comfortable. It seems the owners spend a lot of time at the house as there is quite a bit of their personal stuff there to the point that there was nowhere to unpack as closets were full and marked private. Overall, I would highly recommend this house on Big Lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

5 Sept 2023

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

Amazing home

This is the perfect place for a multi family gathering. So much space, so gorgeous.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

3 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful lake house!!

Awesome family getaway. The layout and room accommodations were perfect for us, six adults. Waking up to the sunrise & lake view from the master bedroom was amazing! The weather during our stay was rainy so we couldn’t fully enjoy swimming, boating or fishing off the dock. Loved cozying up with a book in the sunroom, bbq’ing some salmon from our catch on the Kenai, hot tub time, ping pong tournaments, giant jenga, Pac-Man & movie nights. We made day trips to Talkeetna & Denali National Park. Coffee stand and Three Bears grocery are just minutes away. Easy check in and communication with Kristina. We would definitely recommend staying here ❤️ thank you for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

26 July 2023

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

Amazing location

Great space for 3 families with teenagers. The upstairs game room, lake and hot tub were perfect.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRYAN F.

14 July 2023

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

Exceeds expectation in everyway

The pictures do not do justice to this house and it’s location. The house was much larger than we were expecting which gave our group a chance to seperate and do different activities. The deck and Lake are the standout features. Entering the home for the first time and looking around gives you the feeling of relaxation. We rented a jet ski and pontoon boat to explore the lake and the rental shop was close to the house. The owners were awesome answering questions promptly. You will not regret staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S., Wilmington

19 June 2023

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

Alaskan getaway

We had a very pleasant stay at this property. It has gorgeous lake views and a spacious hot tub. It was also a convenient location for so many attractions from Denali down to Seward. Would recommend to anyone looking for a private home base to enjoy their Alaska vacation.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

5 Feb 2023

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

Wonderful Property

The lake house was great for our family. Kristina was very responsive and accommodating. We recreated on the lake with our snowmachines everyday, and having a nice place to come back to in the evenings was absolutely perfect. The house was well-stocked and had everything we needed to cook. The only downside was the hot tub was not operational, so you may want to check with the host prior to booking. The hot tub was one of the reasons we booked it, so it was a real bummer to our kids when they found out it wasn't working. Regardless, everything else on the property was fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Salem, NH

17 Sept 2022

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

Over the rainbow!!

What a Great Lake house! Our host , Kristina was in contact with me all the way. She was wonderful. The house is equipped with everything you would ever be looking for and the view from the deck in just beautiful. We saw three rainbows while we were there. We rented a pontoon boat for our stay, to fish and explore the lake. It was the perfect place to relax on the end of our two weeks visiting Alaska. Someday, we will visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

5 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful

It was beautiful. Hosts were easy to work with. I appreciate the communication they had with us. It was a perfect stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giselle B.

10 Aug 2022

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

Fabulous house on Big Lake

This property has everything you need and more for a wonderful holiday. The deck overlooking the lake is huge and the views are beautiful! The game room with ping pong table, board games and arcade is ideal for rainy days. Kristina was very responsive and made some recommendations for boat rentals so that we can explore the lake. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B., Eagle River

14 July 2022

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

Amazing staycation!

We are local Alaskans (2 families- party size of 11) who rent on Big Lake every summer. For our 5th anniversary we wanted to stay at a larger home as our kids quickly outgrew our previous rental location. We hit the jackpot with this home. Some call them lake "cabins", but this was nothing short of total luxury on the water. The host was friendly, gracious, and accommodating. We hope to return next summer for our 6th year at Big Lake and for more years to come!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

3 May 2022

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

Absolutely Amazing Property

Perfect in everyway and every detail! My large family rented this property for a very special trip of remembrance - an intimate time together and this place was perfect! We were able to cook together, lounge, play games and enjoy the beauty around us. The home is spectacular - every detail covered. Beds were comfortable, showers perfect and plenty of room for all us. We especially loved the many different areas of the house to hold conversations or for small groups to gather - very special place. We are so grateful we were able to stay here - it was hard to leave. Breathtaking!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

zev f.

10 Apr 2022

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

Amazing

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Anchorage, AK

23 June 2021

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

Lovely family get together

Pictures on the website do not do it justice. This home is the most incredible place to have a gathering. The sunroom is to die for. The deck and hot tub were awesome. We all enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend this home for a sunny vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

19 June 2021

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

Great trip

We all loved the home

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josie G.

9 Sept 2020

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

Labor Day Weekend

Lago De Grande is a spectacular property with wonderful amenities and its hosts were gracious and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gena P.

11 July 2019

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

Family vacation at Big Lake House

Tim and Kristina’s home is beautiful and the immaculate landscape is right in a serene lake setting. Pictures on-line did not do it justice! Their place is so homey. 8 of us stayed and it was more than enough room. Great and super fun stay! They were also so helpful in providing us with information about the area. Very welcoming.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom W., Where do you live?

18 Mar 2019

Wonderful property on the lake, with everything we needed!

We had a great time in Big Lake at the Scotty Gomez Pond Hockey tournament, and this property was perfect for our large group!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith L C.

13 Feb 2019

A real family home!

Great hosts!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose O., San Antonio, TX, USA

16 July 2018

Amazing Hosts & Amazing Lake House

Definitely worth it. Amazing Hosts & Amazing Lake House! Everything we needed was already there.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Harold E.

3 July 2018

Large house with incredible access for different activities

Best experience imaginable with lg deck/ dock and comfortable accommodations for our lg group

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Jan 2018

Excellent property home rental

Our group enjoyed our short 2 night winter new year eve stay. Very well presented property. Owner accommodated our last minute rental plans into their schedule which was greatly appreciated! Hot tub and game room area was a hit. Layout of property allows for a large group with extra feeling of space for everyone to relax independently when wanted. Owners are very good communicators, and have a great system for property arrival. Would stay again if needs arrive.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Tim & Kristina Woolston

We are lifelong Alaskans with four spirited children and a variety of business and leisure interests. We purchased this home in 2015 and set about remodeling, doubling in size, and making it our "forever home", with enough room for family and friends for decades to come. We are excited to share this warm, spacious, beautiful property with you and your guests.

Why they chose this property

Big Lake (Lago de Grande), Alaska is the premiere playground for all Alaska activities. Boating. Jet Skiing. Fishing. Ice Fishing. Snowmachining. Skating. Sledding. Water Skiing. Sailing. Aurora borealis viewing.

We wanted a home that would allow us to make lifelong memories with our family and many friends.

What makes this property unique

Lago de Grande (Big Lake) is magical. The way the sun or moon reflects off Alaskan glacial fed waters is restorative and invigorating. Regardless of your interest or ability, there is something for everyone. You have to see it to truly appreciate all that Lago de Grande has to offer.