In Denali National Park .Within 16 miles (25 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Denali National Park Visitors Center and Denali National Park. Wilderness Access Center and Horseshoe Lake are within 16 miles (25 km).
Wilderness Access Center - 19 min drive - 17.5 miles
Denali National Park Visitors Center - 21 min drive - 18.6 miles
Horseshoe Lake - 24 min drive - 18.1 miles
Denali Dog Sledding Museum - 25 min drive - 20.3 miles
Black Diamond Golf Course - 35 min drive - 30.1 miles
Getting around
Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
Denali Thai Food - 7 min drive
Gold Rush Dining Room - 8 min drive
Lucky Miss Saloon - 8 min drive
Creekside Cafe - 2 min walk
Panorama Pizza Pub - 5 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.
McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House
Alaska and Denali in particular (maybe we are a little biased) is an amazing, vast and majestic wilderness paradise. We are honored you are considering McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe' and the Carlo Property. We will do our best to give you all the information you need to plan and execute an incredible adventure and answer questions you have.
The Carlo House is located just 15 minutes south of Denali National Park. A beautiful three acre wooded property catering to families and small groups that want to be close to Denali, but away from the crowds; yet still have all the luxuries and amenities of home. The House is a 5 minute walk from our main property McKinley Creekside Cabins & Café. We also offer complimentary Wi-Fi.
A (3) three bedrooms, (2) two full baths house with washer/dryer, custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances and all the essentials of home. The cozy living room has a small sofa and chair, wood stove, cable TV, DVD player w/movies, complimentary Wi-Fi, and telephone.
There is a grassy yard with a stand alone sauna, and a fire pit. The deck is covered with an outside dining area and gas grill. Main Floor *Two bedrooms - One bedroom with two (2) queen beds, and a small bedroom with one (1) double/full sized bed. *The full bathroom has a washer and dryer for your convenience. *Custom Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and all the essentials of home. There is a small bar counter w/two stools for seating. *Wine chiller in the kitchen. *Oak hardwood and tile floors.
2nd Floor -The master suite One (1) King bed, smart TV, Satellite cable, DVD player with movies, and a sitting area. A luxury bath with antique claw foot tub, separate tile & glass shower and amazing panoramic mountain views!
Cleaning Fee of $125 will be applied to your reservation. You will need to remove all trash to on-site dumpster, wash all dishes/put away, and clean kitchen counters.
There is a full service restaurant, The Creekside Cafe', located on our main property, a 5 minute walk away; open mid-May - mid-Sept. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Rules
To avoid an additional $150 cleaning fee kitchen/dishes are to be left in the manner in which it was given: clean.
Please remove all trash to dumpster. Kitchen/dishes are to be left clean (counters, stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, dishes washed/put away.
NO smoking or pets in any of our house rentals, otherwise there will be a cleaning fee equal to one night's room charge plus a $200 damage fee.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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: 25
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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Mckinley Creekside Cabins Cafe' the Carlo House
Frequently asked questions
How close is McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House to the airport?
This vacation home is 132.6 mi (143-min drive) away from the Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House to downtown Denali National Park?
This vacation home is 5.8 mi away from McKinley Park.
Reviews
McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe'-The Carlo House Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Teresa A.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Denali
Great stay at the Carlo House! Very comfortable atmosphere. Loved that everyone had their own space. We ate at their cafe and the food was excellent! Breakfast…Loved their Alaska Cinnamon Rolls!! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Teresa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gloria
Jun 21, 2025
Gloria
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Wendy Ann R.
Sep 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy
Well supplied. Great sauna. Close to activities and Denali.
Wendy Ann R.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house and location
The house had everything we needed with a great casual restaurant at CreekSide Cafe right up the road. We spent most of our days at Denali National Park hiking and this house was about 20 minutes from park. Our kids enjoyed the sauna and we all enjoyed the fire pit!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eric F.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place near Denali!
Great stay right near Denali. Well stocked and kept place. Great restaurant too. Highly recommend it for any family
Eric F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jo T.
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
The house was clean and as depicted in pictures. Super relaxing and we could have stayed much longer! The cafe was excellent as well. We would definitely stay here again!
Jo T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tanya L.
Sep 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
This cabin is so cozy. It has a fireplace and a sauna. If it hadn't been raining I could have enjoyed 1 of the 2 decks or the grill or the yard games that were provided. Having a good restaurant so close was another big plus. I would definitely stay here again if I get back up Alaska way.
Tanya L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nancy B., Columbia, MD
Aug 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!
The Carlo House was absolutely perfect for our group of 8. It was clean, comfortable, and only about 15 minutes to Denali National Park entrance. The cabin was stocked with the necessities as well as plenty of towels and soap (under the bathroom vanities). We used the fire pit almost every night during our stay. Be aware that there isn't a dining area inside of the house (a couple of bar stools) so if you are staying during colder months, the outside eating area may be an issue. The master bedroom was AMAZING!! The blackout shades in each room worked perfectly. We actually checked in at McKinley Creekside Cabins and I cannot say enough nice things about the staff! We ate at the cafe for dinner one night and the food was awesome! The whole place is gorgeous! Thank you for a great stay and we would definitely stay again!
Nancy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chad P.
Jul 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in great location
Conveniently located to everything near Denali. Nice quiet house that provided a good place to retreat at the end of the day. Great place for families.
Chad P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
Sep 9, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Located about 10 minutes from the park entrance. This cabin was peaceful, relaxing, and enjoyable. Everything was as listed.
Tim B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
Jul 8, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great.
Clean, organize, staff very friendly, saw mooses in yard, beautiful yard, beautiful house, walking path close to house, games to play.