In the southcentral part of Alaska, the Denali National Park features miles-long wilderness, snow-covered mountain peaks, a variety of wildlife and much more. The Denali mountain is the highest peak of North America. The landscape of this National park includes forests, glaciers, snow-covered mountains, bare rock etc. Inside this National park, you are to find various kinds of wildlife. Some common animals roaming around the park are grizzly bears, wolves, Dall sheep, caribou, moose etc. During your visit to the Denali National Park, you should consider one of these Airbnb vacation rentals for your stay.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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1. Cantwell Cottage
The cabin-style studio cottage offers an excellent view of the surrounded mountains. It is located on the Cantwell, just 27 km (16.7 miles) from the Denali Park. This Alaskan cottage is a separate unit from the main house of the hosts. The setup of the house follows a typical Alaskan great-room cabin style. The cottage has a queen-sized bed and a queen-sized sofa for accommodating a group of four. The fully equipped kitchen is attached to a dining area. The patio of the house also has dining facilities with the view of the surrounding mountains.
Cantwell, Alaska, United States
39.99 km (24.9 mi) from Denali Visitor CenterSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
the owners are amazing people and the hospitality was impeccablethey also great hosts and responded quickly to all our requeststhe hosts are helpful and have a neat story themselvesgreat place with great hosts who went above & beyond what was expectedvivian and scott were just wonderful hostsLocation:
pretty close to denaliideal stay near denali parkthe place is located pretty close to denali national parkwhat a perfect location right at the start of the west side of the denali hwythis place was wonderful absolutely private and quiet and very close to denali national parkCleanliness:
the cabin was clean and well stockedthe place is clean and is comfortablea small and very clean cottagewarm and clean loved itclean and spacious bathroom spare towels sheets and blanketsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the cottage was well stocked with amenities and was well decorated and cozy feelinga very cozy place with great viewsthere is cell service and wifi highly recommend this homealso there’s good wifi which is important since reception in the area is not goodmy family was comfortable hanging out and sleeping in the place
2. White Moose Lodge (from USD 115)
The lodge is located in Healy, around 17 km (11 miles) away from the Denali National Park. The lodge offers budget-friendly motel-style rooms. The rooms of this lodge offer an excellent view of the Mt Healy and the surrounding forest. The room comes with two full-size double beds and a private bathroom. The facilities like a microwave, coffee maker, Satellite Television, refrigerator and free Wi-Fi are also offered with your stay. The guests can also use the BBQ grill of the lodge.
Top guest reviews
Host:
david is a friendly hostfriendly and helpful hostowner friendly and very responsivedavid was very polite and responsivethe host was nice and the check-in process was quick and easyLocation:
great location for denali parkthe location is pretty close to the parkthe location is pretty goodperfect location for the pricegreat location just a few minutes from denaliCleanliness:
clean and quiet hotelthe room was clean and as-advertisedroom is clean and comfortablethe lodge is very clean and comfyit was basic but clean and comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
a fan microwave hair dryer and shampoo were provided and much appreciatednice place good bbq facility other than unstable wifiroom as described and check-in and out process easy
3. The Bed in Bus at Denali National Park and Preserve (from USD 153)
The unique concept of living is based just 12.8 km (8 miles) from the mainland of Denali National Park and Preserve. A 1979 Bluebird School bus is converted into a living space for two. The bus is kept in a quiet private area at the private land of the hosts. There is a fold-out sofa which can turn into a comfortable bed for two. The kitchen has a fridge, microwave, and a dinner table. You are to have your own bath just outside the bus.
Top guest reviews
Host:
paul is a great hostpaul is a friendly and helpful hosthe’s a great hostwonderful place and wonderful hostpaul is a great host and was quick to give us all sorts of tips about denaliLocation:
great location: just a 10-minute drive from the park entrancegreat proximity to the parknice place close to the parkthe bus is comfortable and location is a close drive to denali park entrancepaul's bus is really coolCleanliness:
great space: clean comfortable and a unique and cool setupthe actual bus bed and kitchen were very clean and provided plenty of space for 2 peoplea fun way to experience denali and a not-so-typical alaskan dry cabinit's clean close to denali visitor center and notit was an interesting and fun experience to see what living in a dry cabin is likeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the amenities paul provides are enough to make it very comfortablethe pull-put bed was so comfortablethe bed was much more comfortable than i expectedgreat heater in the bus — we weren’t chilly at all
4. Quiet Cabin by Denali (from USD 147)
The quiet, cute, cozy cabin is located in Healy, very close to the entrance of the Denali National Park. The secluded cabin is all set to provide you with a true Alaskan experience with the facilities of running water and electricity. The bedroom with a queen-sized bed is located on the upper floor of the cabin. The full-size futon and a twin-size sleeping mat on the ground floor can accommodate some extra guests. The full kitchen is equipped with fridge, stove, microwave and a slow-cooker. A bathroom has been added recently just outside the cabin.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts were very generous and helpfulshe was very responsive and the cabin met all of our needsthe place was calm and ticee was a great hostLocation:
very cute cabin the location was great beautiful areagreat cabin in a secluded but convenient location for denaliit is delightfully quirky a great location to use as a base to explore denali fromgreat place to stay last minute trip to healy for augtoberfest and we lucked out on this placehoneypot outside was close enough that we didn't worry too much about wildlife would definitely stay againCleanliness:
the cabin was very cleanthe cabin was super clean and well fitted out with everything you could needthe cabin is so cozy comfortable warm and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
appreciated the full kitchen and wifi toothe place was large warm and comfortablethe living space is comfortable
5. The double bedroom at White Moose Lodge (from USD 115)
The room of the White Moose Lodge comes with two full-size double beds. it also has facilities like a coffee maker, a microwave, a refrigerator, free Wi-Fi, Satellite Television and a private bathroom. A couple of restaurants, a laundry-mat, and two 24 hour quick-marts are located very close to the property.
Top guest reviews
Host:
awesome host and great placedavid was very helpful and accommodated our late night check-indavid is a wonderful host told us where to eat and best place for wildlifeeasy check in and very helpful when we had questionsquiet place with extremely nice staff would definitely stay there againLocation:
great location and great spacebeautiful little hotel close to denaligreat location to visit denaligreat location after a day at denaliwhite moose lodge location is great for denali tripsCleanliness:
it was clean comfortable and very quietplace was cleanit was clean and had everything we neededthe rooms are simple but clean and well equipped with fridge microwave and plenty of clean towelsgreat little lodge - very clean but outdatedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
good coffee for the room coffee makerwe appreciated the free wifi and the working directvmotel like room with microwave and mini fridge and coffee makermicrowave hair dryer and great cable television reception was appreciatedsmall room but perfect for 2 people
6. Spruce Cottage Bed and Breakfast
The authentic Frontiersman Cabin is located on the Healy, close to the Denali National Park. The cabin is equipped with Electricity and a heating system. The cabin has a queen-sized log bed for two. The kitchen is equipped with coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, gas stove, oven and essential utensils for preparing the meal. A picnic table, fire ring, and BBQ grill are located outside the cabin.
Healy, Alaska, United States
20.07 km (12.5 mi) from Denali Visitor CenterSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
daria is available to ask any questions and was always super helpfulwe got to see the northern lights great hostthe hosts have done a wonderful job renovating this cabin and making it into a cozy retreatthese hosts were fantastic and the cabin was wonderfulour hosts supplied a generous variety of breakfast foods and waterLocation:
the cabin was charming and location was very close to denaliperfect remote place yet close to parkclose to denali npnice breakfast provided and close to the parkgreat little place and very close to the parkCleanliness:
it was very clean and comfortablea clean environment and scenic viewvery cute and clean cabinloved the dry cabin experience really prompted me to think more about water conservationthis little cabin was amazing please don’t let the “dry cabin” scare youRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
such great touches like a personalized welcome and included breakfast itemsif this place had a shower it would be so perfect and probably more expensivethey have special touches such as lavender and tons of breakfast foods and bread and milkthe place was well equipped to be comfortable for several nights without running waterit was cozy and comfortable and yet felt a bit like we were in the wilderness
7. Yurt Rental at Cantwell (from USD 90)
A comfortable yurt with electricity is offered in Cantwell, 46 km (29 miles) away from the Denali Park. The yurt gives a 360-degree view of the Alaskan mountains. The Fully furnished yurt also has electricity, running water. The double bed with a bunk single bed and a floor mattress can accommodate a group of four. The fully stocked outhouse can be used for the bathroom needs. The yurt also has a propane cooking stove, kitchen pots, pans, and utensils for preparing a meal.
Top guest reviews
Host:
hosts were awesomeclay was a great hostclay was a perfect hostthe yurt is one of a kind :) what an experienceclay was very friendly and welcomingLocation:
the location was really close the denali national park to and other great places to explorea beautiful riverbank is just a 5 mins away for a bonus from the already gorgeous locationthe yurts and this location was just an added bonusamazing place with everything you’ll need in a great locationit was in a beautiful location and was a wonderful new experienceCleanliness:
definitely will be back clean and cozycozy clean and comfortable we loved itit’s clean cozy and comfortable but rustic and natural tooours was super clean and well suppliedthe yurt was clean and the surrounding areas were well maintainedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
it’s cozy unique well furnished and has amazing views of the mountainsthe yurts were warm on arrival very cute and comfortablebeds were super cozydo yourself a favor and rent this yurt beautiful spot cozy yurt lots of caribou in the areathe yort was warm and nice with all kitchen utensils we needed for a hot breakfast
8. Denali Aspen Cabin Healy (from USD 125)
The two-storied Rustic cabin comes with a great view of the outdoors. The Denali National Park is just 15 minutes away from this property. A queen-sized bed is located upstairs, accessed by a wooden staircase. Another hide-away-bed is tucked at downstairs. There is a kitchen space with the facilities like stove top oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot, and a water boiler. The bathroom at the outhouse. There is an upstairs deck with an excellent view of the Alaskan countryside.
Top guest reviews
Host:
also the host was very kind and quick to respond/help outgreat hosts looking forward to another staythe hosts were very thoughtful when furnishing the cabina very lovely place and awesome hostsLocation:
nice quiet spot to stay close to denalijoseph’s place is basic but is ideally located for visiting denalijoseph has a lovely private camp house in a great location in healyit’s a secluded cabin not too far from the park and we loved itnear denali bus depot and welcome centerCleanliness:
very nice clean & quiet place- clean and it has a full kitchenthe cabin is nice and really clean in a wonderful placegreat private setting in a clean cozy little cabinperfect peaceful quiet and cleanthe cabin was clean and very cuteRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
comfortable bed and sleep sofavery comfortable beds and useful kitchen amenitieswe enjoyed the comfort of the beds and a great coffee for breakfastwell stocked kitchen for preparing meals which we really appreciated since eating out in alaska is expensiveit's overall a fantastic place with electricity and all basic amenities (except bathroom as already specified in the description)
9. Fish Denali Beach Cabin at Denali National Park and Preserve (from USD 205)
The one-bedroom log cabin is located in the lap of Denali National Park and Preserve. There is a beautiful lake beside the log cabin, surrounded by beautiful mountains. The house has a double bed for two, but a large group can stay in the tents in the yard. It is also the first and only solar-powered guest cabin in the Denali National Park. The cabin has a kitchen, running water, a private bathroom and a patio with the view of the lake and the mountains. The other facilities like satellite television, Wi-Fi, fire pit and propane barbeque grill are also offered.
Top guest reviews
Host:
awesome host and incredible experiencethe hosts were kind and provided us with great local recommendationsthe owners are super communicative and accommodatingawesome cabin great hostthe host and his son are very helpful and niceLocation:
nice location so close to park and healyawesome location for accessing the denali national parkit was a great location and a short drive to denaligreat location nice cozy cabinthe cabin's location is beautiful and an easy drive to denaliCleanliness:
cons:bathroom could have been cleaned a bit bettercabin was clean and plenty of hot waterthe cabin was comfortable clean and relaxingthe cabin was cozy comfortable and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the wifi and tv worked well but honestly you shouldn't even turn either onfull kitchen with plenty of counter space (where some luggage could fitthe kitchen is very well equipped for cooking and preparing meals and there is reliable wifithe beach cabin was cozy and comfortable for the two of usthe cabin was nice and cozy
10. Rustic Alaskan Camper (from USD 150)
The Rustic Camper of Healy comes with an excellent view of the Outer Alaska Range. The camper in the mid of a secluded field offers a true experience of living in the wild. The Denali National Park is just a 20-minute drive from here. The camper is updated with modern facilities to offer you a comfortable stay. There is a double and a single bed for accommodating three people. The camper also has facilities like Coleman stove, microwave, mini fridge, heater, sink with running water, and serviced lavatory. Along with the experience of living in the wild, you can also try outdoor activities like hiking, rafting, zip line, horseback riding etc.
Top guest reviews
Host:
john was a great host who took care of his guestsjohn (the host) was super nicejohn was a wonderful host and was available to help with any questions or issuesjohn was very helpfulwonderful place wonderful hostLocation:
great place to stay near denaliold trailer in an amazing locationgreat location we saw the northern lightsgood place to be close to nature and if you wish to have a camping-like experiencewe saw twelve bears while we were there but from the safety of a bus seatCleanliness:
basic but clean and comfortablethe camper was clean and cozytoilet was clean watch out for mosquitoestoilet is a porta potty and was very cleanthe camper is cozy and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
that said the camper offers conveniences like wifi hot water and cooking capabilitiesit's definitely rustic but the electric/running water/wifi are much appreciated additionsit includes all the amenities we needed and was comfortable enough for the two of usthe beds are very cosy and the electrical heater was pretty goodthe camper itself is small but comfortable enough to sleep and has all the basics you will need
The true Alaskan experience
The Denali National Park and its surrounding area give you a true experience of Alaska. You can experience the wildlife with owls, moose, fish, and beavers as the neighbors. If you are looking for solitude with an enchanting surrounding, book one of these Airbnb vacation rentals and set off for a journey to the Denali National Park.
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