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DC-6 Vintage Airplane House

2.0 star property
Houston vacation home with kitchen

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2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Houston, AK
  • Place, Loon Lake
  • Place, Beaverhouse Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Houston City Hall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪90 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Houston

In Houston .You'll find Stepan Lake and Lazy Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Loon Lake and Lynda Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Beaverhouse Lake - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Bear Paw Lake - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Birch Lake - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Houston City Hall - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Twin Lake - 12 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 20 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alaska Cadilac Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Floaters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Silver Fox Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Roadside Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza King - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

DC-6 Vintage Airplane House

Climb aboard back to 1956! This DC-6 air freighter spent its life flying the skies of Alaska, hauling critical frieght and fuel to remote villages around the state. Now you can climb aboard for one last flight and stay in this 2 bedroom, 1 bath airplane house with full kitchen, living room, and cockpit! The DC-6 airplane house is located alongside our private airstrip (1,700ft long) and has plenty of room for your car, truck, and bushplane parking.

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You'll climb aboard up a flight of stairs to the Mud Room that gives you access to your airplane home via the aft Cargo loading door. You'll find your washer and dryer there and a hallway to access the Master Suite, full bathroom, and guest bedroom, as well as the Kitchen moving forward, living area, dining room, and Cockpit. We're about 10 mins from restaurants and grocery stores, 15-20 minutes from "the city". The property has trails for walking in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter. We connect to a large network of snow machine trails around Big Lake. You can go ice fishing, dog sledding, and snow machining all within minutes of the property. In the summer we offer air tours, glacier tours, bear tours, and fishing all direct from the property. Ask your host if you have any more questions about things to do on your trip! The property is easy to access from the main road even in winter. Roads are paved and snow plowed, and it is about an hour drive to downtown Anchorage. You'll have full access to the airplane, wing deck, cockpit and all parts of the aircraft. Please note this was a flying cargo plane for over 50 years. It was designed to fly cargo, not to have babies crawl around on the floor. Please keep an eye on your children as many of the parts and systems of the original aircraft that were preserved can be dangerous if misused. There are still sharp edges and parts of equipment we left for guests to enjoy responsibly and carefully. You can contact your Captain at anypoint during your stay via messages here on the VRBO app or via phone. Messages are answered 9am-6pm. Quiet area that is easy to access via the Parks highway. This is a real airplane that has flown around the world for many years. It has been meticulously gone over to ensure it is comfortable and safe for all of our guests. That being said, common sense is still required when walking around the outside of the aircraft and poking your head into all the compartments you do not normally have access to as a passenger. Please be safe, watch out for sharp edges, and realize that while you are welcome to explore and put your hands on all parts of the airplane inside and out, there are many parts and pieces of the airplane that still can hurt you if you do not know what you are doing. There is a $50 per guest fee for more than two guests. There are tons of activities to do within a short drive or short bush plane flight of the property including, ice fishing, glacier tours, paddleboarding, snow machining, dog sleds, kayaking, bear tours, fishing charters, etc. Ask your host about all of the options to book out an EPIC experience!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

762939

Frequently asked questions

How close is DC-6 Vintage Airplane House to the airport?

This vacation home is 53.9 mi (61-min drive) away from the Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does DC-6 Vintage Airplane House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does DC-6 Vintage Airplane House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at DC-6 Vintage Airplane House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at DC-6 Vintage Airplane House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at DC-6 Vintage Airplane House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does DC-6 Vintage Airplane House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does DC-6 Vintage Airplane House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is DC-6 Vintage Airplane House to downtown Houston?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Houston.

Reviews

DC-6 Vintage Airplane House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10/10

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ava K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
staying here was all part of the adventure! Absolutely love the tranquility of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025