When you need a place to recharge, a cozy cabin is just the ticket. If Alaska does one thing very well, it’s cozy winter cabins! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Alaska winter cabin rentals where you can sit back and bask in the glory that is the Alaskan wilderness. Any one of these cozy cabins in Alaska would be perfect for enjoying a little rest and relaxation alongside a fire and maybe even a soak in a hot tub. Pack up your winter travel essentials and book your next adventure!
- Bushplane Hanger Home, Fairbanks
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Ruth/VRBO This winter cabin rental in Alaska has it all. Not only can it accommodate eight people, but you’ll also have a spectacular view to see the Aurora. Located on top of an airplane hanger, this is definitely one of the most unique cabin rentals in Alaska. Spend your day watching planes take off and land and your night watching for the Northern Lights. Sounds dreamy right? Fairbanks, AK, USA
- Mint Hut, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska
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Mountaineering Hut of Alaska official website This stunning beauty is the Mint Hut! It’s the perfect stopover as you hike your way into the Bomber Traverse. Nestled into the Talkeetna Mountains, this is one famous cabin in Alaska! Due to its picturesque beauty, this hut has been profiled in hundreds of publications, both online and in print. This hut is owned and operated by the Mountaineering Club of Alaska, and you can find your way up to the cabin on the Gold Mint Trail. First come first serve, (and you may share the hut with others) but they charge no fee! But you can help out by becoming a member or bringing in some much-needed supplies. Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
- Spruce Glacier Cabin, Thumb Cove, Seward, Alaska
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Dana Pearson / YouTube We love the cozy Spruce Glacier Cabin in Resurrection Bay. One of the only remote cabins that’s also handicapped accessible, the boardwalk to the cabin begins at the beach. This remote cabin is only accessible by boat or float plane, but don’t worry, you can rent a water taxi in Seward to drop you off and pick you up! Enjoy the views and snuggle up next to the wood-fired stove. Resurrection Bay, Alaska 99664, USA
- Nancy Lake Cabin #1, Willow, Alaska
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Alaska Department of Natural Resources / Alaska There are so many winter activities to enjoy at Nancy Lake Cabin #1! With cross-country skiing, snow machining, or dog mushing, there are so many beautiful things to do around this cozy cabin in Alaska, you’ll never be bored. This cabin was built in 2015 and sleeps six with two double bunk bed setups. There’s also a cozy fireplace to hunker down by and it’s accessible by hiking in, or a float or ski plane. Willow, AK, USA
- Saturday Creek Cabin, Juneau, Alaska
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Erich’s Alaska Channel / YouTube One of the biggest cabin rentals in Alaska to make this list, the Saturday Creek Cabin rental sleeps 10 people, so rest assured everyone will have plenty of space. The cabin is car accessible and located right next to the Eagle Beach parking lot. There are so many beautiful things to do in this area in the winter, including photography, skiing, and of course- peace and quiet. Juneau, AK, USA
- Cozy Retreat, Mendenhall Valley
Evolve Vacation Rental Network/VRBO
Evolve Vacation Rental Network/VRBO This cozy cabin in Alaska is perfect for two people, though there are two beds so feel free to bring the whole family. After spending your day fishing at Juneau Harbor and exploring the iconic Mendenhall Glacier, retreat back to your cozy cabin, fire up the fire pit, and enjoy the starry night sky.
What’s your favorite cabin in Alaska? Have you visited any of these? Let us know in the comments below!
Ruth/VRBO
This winter cabin rental in Alaska has it all. Not only can it accommodate eight people, but you’ll also have a spectacular view to see the Aurora. Located on top of an airplane hanger, this is definitely one of the most unique cabin rentals in Alaska. Spend your day watching planes take off and land and your night watching for the Northern Lights. Sounds dreamy right?
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Cecil Sanders / Flickr
Mountaineering Hut of Alaska official website
This stunning beauty is the Mint Hut! It’s the perfect stopover as you hike your way into the Bomber Traverse. Nestled into the Talkeetna Mountains, this is one famous cabin in Alaska! Due to its picturesque beauty, this hut has been profiled in hundreds of publications, both online and in print. This hut is owned and operated by the Mountaineering Club of Alaska, and you can find your way up to the cabin on the Gold Mint Trail. First come first serve, (and you may share the hut with others) but they charge no fee! But you can help out by becoming a member or bringing in some much-needed supplies.
Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
Dana Pearson / YouTube
We love the cozy Spruce Glacier Cabin in Resurrection Bay. One of the only remote cabins that’s also handicapped accessible, the boardwalk to the cabin begins at the beach. This remote cabin is only accessible by boat or float plane, but don’t worry, you can rent a water taxi in Seward to drop you off and pick you up! Enjoy the views and snuggle up next to the wood-fired stove.
Resurrection Bay, Alaska 99664, USA
Alaska Department of Natural Resources / Alaska
There are so many winter activities to enjoy at Nancy Lake Cabin #1! With cross-country skiing, snow machining, or dog mushing, there are so many beautiful things to do around this cozy cabin in Alaska, you’ll never be bored. This cabin was built in 2015 and sleeps six with two double bunk bed setups. There’s also a cozy fireplace to hunker down by and it’s accessible by hiking in, or a float or ski plane.
Willow, AK, USA
Erich’s Alaska Channel / YouTube
One of the biggest cabin rentals in Alaska to make this list, the Saturday Creek Cabin rental sleeps 10 people, so rest assured everyone will have plenty of space. The cabin is car accessible and located right next to the Eagle Beach parking lot. There are so many beautiful things to do in this area in the winter, including photography, skiing, and of course- peace and quiet.
Juneau, AK, USA
Evolve Vacation Rental Network/VRBO
This cozy cabin in Alaska is perfect for two people, though there are two beds so feel free to bring the whole family. After spending your day fishing at Juneau Harbor and exploring the iconic Mendenhall Glacier, retreat back to your cozy cabin, fire up the fire pit, and enjoy the starry night sky.
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Alaska in the Winter November 03, 2022 Jackie Ann What will winter be like in Alaska this year? While no one will know for sure until it’s over, Alaska winters can be brutal. One of the coldest states in the United States, Alaska receives nearly 65 inches of snow on average every year. The Farmers Almanac is predicting an especially cold winter this year, so you better bundle up! And what better spot to bundle up than in one of the cozy cabins mentioned above? Here are some awesome places in Alaska to visit this winter. Is Alaska a good place to visit in the winter? Absolutely! Some would even say that winter is the best time to visit Alaska. From charming Christmas towns to the peaks of Denali all the way down to the Homer Spit, Alaska really transforms during the winter. With just a few extra layers, you can get outside and experience the wonderland that is Alaska in the winter. What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Alaska? Alaskans don’t let the frigid temperatures keep them from enjoying the great outdoors, and you shouldn’t either. So many of Alaska’s National Parks become even more majestic during winter, like Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Clark National Park and Preserve. There are many winter hiking trails in Alaska, too. Whether you traverse them on foot or with snowshoes, hiking through Alaska’s landscape is one of the best ways to see how beautiful Alaska is in the winter.
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Alaska in the Winter
November 03, 2022
Jackie Ann
What will winter be like in Alaska this year? While no one will know for sure until it’s over, Alaska winters can be brutal. One of the coldest states in the United States, Alaska receives nearly 65 inches of snow on average every year. The Farmers Almanac is predicting an especially cold winter this year, so you better bundle up! And what better spot to bundle up than in one of the cozy cabins mentioned above? Here are some awesome places in Alaska to visit this winter. Is Alaska a good place to visit in the winter? Absolutely! Some would even say that winter is the best time to visit Alaska. From charming Christmas towns to the peaks of Denali all the way down to the Homer Spit, Alaska really transforms during the winter. With just a few extra layers, you can get outside and experience the wonderland that is Alaska in the winter. What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Alaska? Alaskans don’t let the frigid temperatures keep them from enjoying the great outdoors, and you shouldn’t either. So many of Alaska’s National Parks become even more majestic during winter, like Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Clark National Park and Preserve. There are many winter hiking trails in Alaska, too. Whether you traverse them on foot or with snowshoes, hiking through Alaska’s landscape is one of the best ways to see how beautiful Alaska is in the winter.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
While no one will know for sure until it’s over, Alaska winters can be brutal. One of the coldest states in the United States, Alaska receives nearly 65 inches of snow on average every year. The Farmers Almanac is predicting an especially cold winter this year, so you better bundle up! And what better spot to bundle up than in one of the cozy cabins mentioned above? Here are some awesome places in Alaska to visit this winter.
Is Alaska a good place to visit in the winter?
Absolutely! Some would even say that winter is the best time to visit Alaska. From charming Christmas towns to the peaks of Denali all the way down to the Homer Spit, Alaska really transforms during the winter. With just a few extra layers, you can get outside and experience the wonderland that is Alaska in the winter.
What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Alaska?
Alaskans don’t let the frigid temperatures keep them from enjoying the great outdoors, and you shouldn’t either. So many of Alaska’s National Parks become even more majestic during winter, like Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Clark National Park and Preserve. There are many winter hiking trails in Alaska, too. Whether you traverse them on foot or with snowshoes, hiking through Alaska’s landscape is one of the best ways to see how beautiful Alaska is in the winter.
