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Backwoods Cabins at Susitna River Lodge

2.0 star property
Lodge in Talkeetna with free parking

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Cabin, Private Bathroom (Backwoods Cabin) | Balcony view
Shared kitchen
Miscellaneous
Shared kitchen
Cabin, Private Bathroom (Backwoods Cabin) | Exterior
Backwoods Cabins provides a peaceful forest retreat where guests connect with free WiFi while planning their day. The property offers convenient area and airport shuttles that make exploration easy, with barbecue grills waiting for relaxed outdoor evenings after adventures.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 16 - Sep 17
Check availability for tonight Sep 16 - Sep 17

Tomorrow

Sep 17 - Sep 18
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Cabin, Private Bathroom (Backwoods Cabin) | Exterior

Cabin, Private Bathroom (Backwoods Cabin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
23094 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, 99676

What's nearby

  • Talkeetna Historical Society Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aurora Dora - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Village Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Talkeetna Riverfront Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Talkeetna Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Trapper Creek Gas - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Denali Brewing Co. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fairview Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Talketna Chocolate Corner - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Backwoods Cabins at Susitna River Lodge

Property highlights
Backwoods Cabins provides an airport shuttle and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
  • Barbecue grills

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Backwoods Cabins Lodge
Backwoods Cabins Talkeetna
Backwoods Cabins Lodge Talkeetna

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Backwoods Cabins?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Backwoods Cabins?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Backwoods Cabins?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Backwoods Cabins located?

Situated in Talkeetna, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Talkeetna Historical Society Museum, Aurora Dora, and Village Park. Nagley's General Store and Dancing Leaf Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Talkeetna Station is 7 minutes by foot and Alaska Railroad - Talkeetna Depot is 10 minutes.

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Backwoods Cabins at Susitna River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zhengdong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cabin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Donna was a fantastic host and her home was very clean and accommodated our family well. The home is located just down the road from large grocery stores and restaurants. We enjoyed the use of the deck that we could use to watch the endless hours of sun and the kitchen had all the amenities to cook easily for the family. The living room was cozy and had plenty of seats to fit all of us comfortably. The bathrooms had shampoo, conditioner and body wash which was great as we had traveled up and down Alaska. We used the washing machines in the garage which was in a clean and bright area and easy to use. Overall everything was great and we would use her home again for our future stays. Donna’s was super sweet as well and communicated with me throughout our planning. We had a chance to meet Donna and she is so sweet and makes you immediately feel welcomed and like family. A great experience and we can’t wait to plan our next Alaska trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so nice! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful cabin. Clean and private. The main lodge was accessible and had games and books. Also loved the prayer/ meditation room. Such a great idea. Loved the quaint main street area with stores and great dining options. Highly recommend this property and the town of Talkeetna.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely cabin by the river. It was very clean and had the basics to cook meals. There is no stove, however a hotplate is available. Each cabin has a charcoal grill, and the office will sell briquettes and lighter fluid if needed. It is not really near anything except a playground across the street,however Talkeetna is a short drive away. We really loved the wooded surroundings and river location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabin itself was lovely. We appreciated the kitchen cookware/dishes, and the bathroom toiletries. What was completely unacceptable was the horrific stench that wafted out as soon as the door was opened. We literally searched for a dead animal. We ended up going to the store and buying air freshener and a candle to burn. We were told the last renters had some sort of bloody meat in the refrigerator. There were also various stains on the carpet that looked like blood. The management offered no solution or discount on our stay. We had to have the windows open all the time which allowed plenty of mosquitoes in because there were no screens in the windows, so i am also covered in bites. We probably would have fared better in a tent somewhere. This trip was for my husband’s birthday and it really added disappointment with the two of us being so nauseated from the smell of the cabin. If you stay there, insist you do not get cabin number 5!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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