Entire home

Alaska Lake Front Luxury

Photo gallery for Alaska Lake Front Luxury

Exterior
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Wasilla, AK
  • Big Lake South State Recreation Site
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Big Lake North State Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Settlers Bay Golf Course
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Big Lake, AK (BGQ)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5

+1
3 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Hannah's Room

1 King Bed

Holly's Room

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Marc's Room

1 King Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Gym

Living room half bath

Master

Spa

Upstairs

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Alaska Lake Front Luxury

Magnificently finished, and with every amenity that you will need, our home will be perfect for your true Alaskan vacation. Situated 55 minutes from downtown Anchorage, Big Lake is one of the most popular summer and winter recreational destinations.

Here in Big Lake, we are right in the flight path of all Denali flight-seeing trips as well as fly-in fishing trips out of Anchorage and most operators know our house, have your flight seeing or fly-in fishing guide pick you up and drop you off right at our dock! A tour of the lake can be arranged on a 15 person pontoon party boat. Within this listing you will see photos of all rooms. We have a boat launch for your use as well as a double jet-ski dock and 5 boat dock that is also used for float plane pickups. Everyone enjoys the massive lakeside stone fire-pit. We boast three surround sound stereo systems as well as speakers embedded in the rocks of the fire-pit. You can jam tunes in the hot-tub while you run in and out of the steam bath and sauna before you cool off in the lake. The kitchen is fully gourmet, you will find everything. The kids will love the 100 inch home theater as well as the air-hockey table, the pool table, foosball table, and ping-pong. We also have a home gym that is better than most hotels.

My phone number is always available for questions, and I generally will be near by.

A car is necessary to travel to and from our home. But, if you would like to take a break from navigating the car and enjoy a relaxing day trip, an Alaska Railroad Depot is located 15 miles away in Wasilla. From there, you can take the train Northbound to Talkeetna, Denali National Park, and Fairbanks, or Southbound towards Anchorage.
Our home is for your enjoyment but please treat it with the upmost respect. Pets will be considered upon request. Events such as parties and weddings can be arranged at an additional cost.

Property manager

Kurt Hansmeier
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
default

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
default

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
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

About the area

Big Lake

Big Lake is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Lake South State Recreation Site and Rocky Lake State Recreation Site, while Alaska Museum of Transportation & Industry and Knik Museum and Musher's Hall of Fame are cultural highlights.
Map
Wasilla, AK

What's nearby

  • Big Lake South State Recreation Site - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rocky Lake State Recreation Site - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Big Lake North State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lynda Lake - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Settlers Bay Golf Course - 23 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 21 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floaters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lumberyard Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aardvark Catering and Pizza Thyme - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Lake Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aardvark Catering Pizza Thyme - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alaska Lake Front Luxury pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Alaska Lake Front Luxury?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Alaska Lake Front Luxury?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alaska Lake Front Luxury located?

Situated in Big Lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Big Lake South State Recreation Site and Jade Lake. Big Lake Library is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy M.

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

Awesome house, amazing location

This house is located right on the lake, the house itself equipped very well, clean and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamika K.

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

Perfect!

So breathtaking and beautiful. Perfect for a get away. It was everything and more and I will definitely be saving up to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Hockey Club

Beautiful home . Great location . Check in and out very easy . The home was very spacious and easy to get to . Traveled all the way from Boston
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

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

Alaska Reunion

Beautiful House. Great Location. We will definitely stay there again the next time we are back in Alaska. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamelia B.

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

Winter Wonderland

A wonderfully positioned stay with more than the comforts of home! The views from the back yard of Big lake, Denali, and aurora were Highlights for this trip! We were a group of 12! The owners provided the necessities better than any home we have rented and went above and beyond to see to our requests. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy R., PA

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

Big Lake House

What a great stay in Wasilla! Gorgeous views and a super host! Kurt met us at the property to help us become familiar with his beautiful home and surrounding area, activities, and more. We were able to hire a float plane to pick us up right at his dock for an amazing flight to view Denali! This is a very unique opportunity and we hope to get back there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., ANCHORAGE

Outstanding location and hospitality

Rented Kurt's place for my daughter's wedding party. A dozen or so recent college grads, many first timers to Alaska. Needless to say, but this place had all the room (s) and all the amenities they needed, enough to separate the "guys from the gals" on the wedding day. Great location on the lake, and views that gave a wonderful Alaska experience to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lena H., Anchorage, Alaska USA

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

Perfect gathering place at the lake!

We rented Kurt’s home for a birthday celebration and big family BBQ. It was the perfect place for multiple people to gather. Kitchen is spacious and gorgeous, also fully stocked, making it easy to host and prepare meals. The teens enjoyed the basement area with theatre room and gaming activities. We also had guests and visitors who came over on boats and watercrafts so the use of the dock spaces was a big plus. There was plenty of parking and sleeping room for our large group as well as a spacious yard and deck area. If you need a rental in the big lake area to accommodate a larger group or family gathering, I highly recommend the Blue Lantern Lodge!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

morgan c.

It’s doesn’t get any better then this! Stop searching and book a stay here!

I wish I could give this place 6 Stars! Seriously, what a beautiful home and super duper host! We had a group of 17 cabi clothing stylist there for a weekend retreat and there was not one complaint out of the group! How often does that happen? 17 woman and ZERO complaints! From the theater room, that we were able to livestream from to the masseuse we booked on a moments notice to treat a few of the ladies in the massage area of the spa room! I’m already looking forward to my next stay and can’t say enough good things about this property or it’s host, Kurt!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING LAKE MANSION

This home is AMAZING! We had the best Alaska vacation. Everyone in my family LOVED this house as it is just so impressive and has every amenity you could ask for. The owner was super easy to work with and helped us plan our activities as well. Loved the hot-tub, sauna, and steam bath. The entire bottom floor is one giant game room with Air hockey, Pool table, Ping-Pong, Foosball. We watched a movie on the GIANT home theatre every night to relax the kiddos. This house truly has it all. A fabulous value for the money. We look forward to coming back some day soon and have already referred this house to our friends who will be visiting Alaska in 2017.

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Incredible week on Big Lake!

We came with extended family, 10 total including 2 teens and 2 Grammies Kurt was extremely helpful from the time we booked to the time we left! He gave several suggestions for excursions and places to visit. He answered all of my questions quickly. The house is perfect for a big group! There was room for everyone to spread out. We had a few rainy days and enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, and steam room so much! We also had some lovely sunsets over the water and enjoyed the fire pit as well. We played football on the soft green lawn. The kitchen has everything you need. We made dinner every night at the house to take advantage of being there and the long summer days after a day of exploring. The 3 Bears grocery and liquor store are close which was helpful. The Carr’s in Wasilla had great fish. The location is Central Valley so there is adventure in every direction My only suggestion would be updated linens/ towels. We had a great time and look forward to returning one day!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Fantastic Thanksgiving winter getaway

This was the 2nd Thanksgiving, we’ve stayed at this Big Lake lodge and it was just as we remembered. The lodge is spacious enough that we are not all on top of each other (3 adults and 4 teenagers can get crowded) but can all get together to enjoy Thanksgiving together with plenty of activities both outside and inside to keep everyone happy. The perfect Thanksgiving getaway for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Fun Family Getaway

Everything we needed to have an adventurous and relaxing family getaway. Access to the lake, beautiful vistas of Denali, fun games for everyone to enjoy, nice big kitchen and room to hang out. We were close driving distance to additional outdoor adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Worth it!!!

Super happy!! Ownership very helpful in making sure our trip was more than just a place to stay!! Responsive at all times to ensure a trip of a lifetime!! Delivered in spades. Thank you!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Anchorage

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

Epic Luxurious Winter Basecamp!

We absolutely love being outdoors in the Alaska winter and this epic house made coming back indoors so much more luxurious and relaxing. We spent six days on Big Lake with our family cooking in a fully stocked kitchen, relaxing in the hottube, steam room and sauna, and even our kids enjoyed cleaning up daily with the central vac! We fat tire biked on the lake daily, caught arctic char while ice fishing and found some ice skating spots. The great room has some amazing acoustics for those of you that play stringed instruments and the sound system throughout the house kept our kids playing and smiling downstairs in the game room for hours. Kurt and Holly were fabulous hosts and patient with our questions. We're looking forward to coming back andaybe even finding ourselves in Aruba for some sun and sand time!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

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

Birthday weekend Getaway

My family enjoyed spending the weekend at this beautiful home. From pulling up the the property was a site to see. The driveway and parking lot parked all our vehicles, small toys and big toys. It has 2 docks for all our water toys. There are more other great things to this home than what the pictures on here. There is a huge game room, sauna, hot tub, massage area, and a massage chair... and fire pit. Everything was there for us to use in the kitchen, a lot of towels. Three bears store is nearby. I recommend this home if you are looking to getaway. Thank you so much Kurt we enjoyed your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

RICKY W., Texas

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

Great stay

Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

August in Alaska

We had a wonderful time it was so relaxing. The house and the lake are beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful wedding review

Location was beautiful, house was very clean, and it had everything we needed for our wedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

michelle h.

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

Absolutely amazing!

The pictures do not do this property justice! The home is absolutely beautiful! We had a wedding and it was majestic! Kurt is so easy to work with! I would book this again!

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

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

Perfect Fit

We had an amazing time at kurt’s big lake property. Spent 3 days there in preparation for a wedding ceremony across the lake, during which Kurt and Cesar helped us transport dozens of people. The reception followed and was one for the books! Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kara C., Anchorage, USA

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

Amazing Lakefront Home, Perfect for Large or Small Gatherings

Epic weekend! This is the perfect house for large (or small) gatherings. We had a sweet 16 birthday party so the full size basement with air hockey table, foosball, pool table, darts and home theater was perfect. Not to mention the hot tub, sauna and steam room. Large deck with a huge lawn and the fire pit was a hit as the night went on. Plenty of dock space for boats and jet skis. And a gourmet kitchen! The house alone sleeps tons of people. And it has an apartment over the garage that sleeps even more if needed! Kurt responded to the handful of questions that came up right away, mostly about how to get the sound system to play music in the hot tub room for the kids while the adults listened to something else in the huge living room! The amenities in this home are endless. Awesome place. The birthday girls already asked if we could book it again for next year! Thank you, Kurt, for making this the most memorable birthday party we've ever experienced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

The Hoosier Crew

It was fabulous. Words do not justify the experience. Dry Sauna, Steam Bath, Hot Tub ROOM. Amazing. Basement with Air Hockey (full size game just like the one we used to play at the exclusive Tan-Tara Resort in Missouri when our kids were much closer to 8 and 12.... not 26 and 30 as they are now. Super fun and so nostalgic. Btw, Pool Table, workout room and full size movie screen we took advantage of, also. Kurt helped me secure a great rate at the last minute for a rental car plus gave us an overview of what to do on this beautiful lake property. Thank you, Kurt Hansmeier, for the most adventuresome vacation we have ever had at the perfect, out of this world home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Great location on the lake. Plenty of room to play .

I had a good experience with this property. Contact was with email and all questions were answered before we got to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen D., Maplewood, MN

Great place! Lots to do even in the winter.

Wish the towels were softer. The kitchen was well supplied and fun to make big family meal. Everyone enjoyed the air hockey & foosball tournaments. The view of Denali from the deck and great room was stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by Kurt Hansmeier

Host profile image
I was born and raised in Alaska and have worked in real estate and private finance in Alaska all of my adult life. I have raised three wonderful children whom I adore.

Why they chose this property

The East side of the property was purchased by my father in 1953. They put a small trailer on the property in 1965. I basically grew up here in the summer through my youth. It has always been my haven. My father gave me the property in 1998 as he knew I wanted to build a house here someday. I had known the neighbors and I bought the lot next door. My own kids are all grown and I am gone part of the year anyway and since I love to travel myself I thought it would make sense to just make it available for rent. We are only an hour from Anchorage and we are on the way from most Anchorage based flight-seeing or fly-in fishing trips. The plane will fly right up to our dock and can pick you up. Big Lake Alaska is awesome year round. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Dutch

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests