Is Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue located?

This family-friendly Indian chalet is located on a river, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chugach State Park and Penguin Valley Trailhead. Rainbow Trailhead and McHugh Creek Recreation Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Turnagain View Lodge & Wedding Venue Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

May 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view in Turnagain Arm area!!!

Our large family of 12 stayed here and loved the view. Plenty of beds for everyone. It was fun not to have the TV so the kids played games all night. The family that owns this place is so sweet and caring. I highly recommend this for those looking to sleep in a log house and see a bit of history on the walls. Thanks for making this a fun stop on our vacation. Definitely check out the gift shop below the house!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Aug 10, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Clean and inviting. Great stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Sep 16, 2022

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Perfect Location

The lodge was great…gorgeous view, very comfortable, had everything we needed and the perfect location for all of our excursions. Terrific hosts! We hope to be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Jul 27, 2022

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Beautiful view

We loved this huge rental. Beautiful view. I’ve read another review about the other person living on site and it didn’t bother us one bit. No different than a hotel but WAY nicer!! Had everything we needed for our stay!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

WD M.

Aug 29, 2020

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Lawn Boys Plus 2 Alaska Adventure

Breathtaking views from a home that has a great history. Arlene & Roger were wonderful hosts. This home was built and filled with unique touches from the owners hands. Will stay again for sure. And hope to hear more of your life adventures. Gods Blessings to your family.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Jul 22, 2022

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Unforgettable

This is the most picturesque place we have ever been to in our lives and to top that off, the log cabin was exquisite. Everything was placed with so much care. The inside was clean, warm and inviting. The hosts were lovely and made us feel very welcome. We would recommend this property to anyone- in fact the atmosphere really left a beautiful impression of Alaska on us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Kingsport, TN

Jun 17, 2023

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Beautiful cabin with gorgeous view

This cabin was the perfect overnight stay on our trek from Talkeetna to Seward. The cabin itself is very nice and far more spacious than we expected from the listing. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. It was too cool to sit out on the 2nd floor deck for long. Fortunately the third floor has a spectacular view to enjoy from inside with a wall of windows. Be sure to save time to pan for gold at their mine at the base of property!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

RUSSELL S., Riggins Idaho

Jul 4, 2023

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Alaska review

The property was clean and beautiful but, a few more cooking pans would be helpful. I didn't realize someone was living in the house during our stay. We heard noises at night of radio or TV and moving furniture.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ben W.

Aug 30, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

can't beat the view!

Amazing view and large property. Owners are very involved in the process and it is not a private place. Make sure you understand you are not in a cabin in any wilderness, you are on a main road below the owners businesses. There are cameras and the property is also used as an event space. The owners will also perform improvement projects during your stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie F.

Jun 12, 2024

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Amazing view/ amazing house and amazing host

On our way from Anchorage to Seward, we stopped at Arlene and Roger's beautiful home. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the house itself was stunning. Arlene and Roger remodeled it themselves, and the attention to detail is incredible. Our party of nine had plenty of space, with everyone enjoying their own private area. We initially booked this stop as an overnight rest, but now we wish we had stayed longer. We're already planning to return for a week-long stay to fully relax and enjoy the surroundings. During our visit, we also stopped by their store down the hill. We could have spent the entire day talking with Arlene and Roger, captivated by their life experiences. They are some of the nicest people we've ever met. Additionally, they host weddings on their property, and the setting is unparalleled. If you're considering a visit to their home, do it! It's an experience you don't want to miss

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peyton R. B.

Aug 5, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lodge Better Than Expected

We booked the place and checked in all in the same day from our previous place not working out. We were hosting photographers for a retreat and used the house as a place to welcome students with a nice dinner, teach, eat, and sleep. Shooting around different locations in Alaska in evenings. Arlene was extremely accommodating in the last minute-ness. We were super appreciative of that. In the haste of checking in, there was some miscommunication about overall price and other things that weren't put in writing initally. Upon checkout, rather than working to try to come to a compromise of how we could solve the issue, we were met with brashness, anger, and a demanding nature from her husband Roger who insinuated that the miscommunications were our fault. Reasoning seemed impossible and we gave into what they wanted in the end to avoid the conversation getting any more emotional and seemingly going no where. Which left us pretty bitter about how it went down at the end. All this to be said, the house itself was fantastic. The pictures don't do it justice. It is truly 10x better in person. The view is incredible. Everyone had an amazing time enjoying the house itself. Arlene was extremely communicative throughout the days of us being there as well as helpful throughout. There were plugs beside every bed which was so so nice, and it was clean and well kept. We are extremely sad that it ended the way it did in their choice of handling the situation and their approach when speaking to us (Roger's more specifically). Although we likely won't be back ourselves, we still wish nothing but the best for their business and hope that the situation was a learning experience in the end. We are confident anyone booking in advance would have a fantastic stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Sep 24, 2022

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Alaska250

Beautiful views and a lovely home. Very spacious and close to Anchorage, Alyesksa and Girdwood.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Z.

Jul 8, 2022

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Amazing views and interesting mine

We loved the cabin. The views are amazing and all the Alaskan artifacts in the house were great. The kitchen had everything we needed. It was very clean.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lindsey b.

Oct 6, 2021

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Beautiful Lodge

Beautiful lodge, amazing views, and a very enjoyable stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Sep 19, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cabin with spectacular views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, cozy cabin. The views are stunning. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. We hope to return!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blake W.

Sep 18, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin with a view

We really enjoyed our time here. Arlene was very hospitable and communicative throughout our visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Aug 19, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful fun house!

This location was absolutely perfect. Just outside of town and the most amazing view ever. Wonderfully kind hosts and every detail thought out!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg C., Farragut, TN

Jul 21, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful slice of heaven

This property has some of the best views. Comfortable and clean accommodations. Check out the gold mine, museum, and wildlife on the property. The owners are very nice and accommodating.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Jun 19, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Saving Grace!

Arlene and her family came to our rescue with this amazing property. 2 other properties had canceled on us last minute but Turnagain Lodge saved the day! It exceeded all of our expectations and was worth every penny. The views were spectacular, location great and the hospitality very accommodating. We truly lucked out and will come back again/recommend to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Apr 28, 2021

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Absolutely Amazing

The property was amazing and the owners were so friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monique R.

Aug 30, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations!

Our stay exceeded our expectations. First off, the view is unbeatable. Secondly, the house is SO spacious! We had 3 couples stay, and we each had our own bedroom and full bath, on separate floors, which was very nice! The house comes with everything you need, just need to obviously bring your own food. It was clean, home-y, and far enough off the highway that you don’t even know it’s there! Highly recommend staying here if you want gorgeous views and a VERY comfortable stay! Arlene also made the check in and check our process a breeze!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Aug 1, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place with a great host.

Stunning views and a great venue. We have a group of five that can be hard to accommodate. Especially in places like Alaska. We were more than happy when we pulled up to the house overlooking the mountains. The host was pleasant and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

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