Denali Riverside Cabins

Our family of five, including three teenagers, had a fantastic stay at Denali Riverside Cabins. The location was perfect for us—no car needed! We easily walked (~1 mile) from the train station and spent our days exploring Denali National Park and strolling into town for dinner each night (~1 mile). While the walking was extensive, the convenience of not needing a rental car made it worth it. The cabins offered basic amenities but were one of the few places in town that could comfortably accommodate our family with plenty of beds. We appreciated having a grill, though only one burner worked. The staff was friendly and helpful when they were available. We brought most of our supplies from Fairbanks, which was a good call since the cabins didn't have extras like seasoning. The highlight of our trip was a helicopter flight, and we were blessed with sunny days throughout our stay. If you're prepared with some small planning, like bringing your supplies, this place is a great base for a Denali adventure!

7 months ago

The place is strategically located very close to Denali Park entrance (20 min walk to the bus depot), especially if you don’t have your own car. We stayed at the Polychrome cabin and we absolutely loved the view and the place! A toaster would help (as seen in other reviews) ;) Highly recommended!

6 months ago

Great stay! Extremely easy check-in, very clean, and all the critical amenities provided. The location was the best part. We did not have a car and found the ~1 mile walk to the train station (which also has a bus stop for the free Denali park shuttle) super convenient. The walk to the train station is on a trail that is directly across the street from the cabins. And if you take that same trail in the opposite direction ~0.5 mile, it brings you to a stretch of restaurants/shopping.

7 months ago

The view from the Polychrome cabin was fantastic. The room was spacious for a large family like us. The location was great, less than a mile from the Denali national park entrance. The staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating. Activities are very close by, such as rafting and helicopter. We will recommend this place without hesitation.

8 months ago

perfect location for denali national park. you couldn’t ask for a better location. the cabin was warm, comfortable, and had an amazing view from the deck. the place was clean and had all necessary equipment. didn’t notice there was a grill available until we arrived(i’m sure it said it somewhere but i forgot by the time we traveled here!) but that would have been very useful rather than eating a terrible meal 20minutes away at 49th state brewery. it made our hotel stay in anchorage look miserable. it’s an incredibly close drive to the park visitor center but you can even walk to the park by walking across the street to the walking bridge over the river and walking up the jonesville crossroads trail and through the riley creek campground to the visitor center and on to the many other trails in denali(which i did one day haha). it was amazing. wifi worked well but the tv didn’t seem to be connected to the wifi? not sure but it would turn on then black out after you chose a streaming service. it wasn’t a big deal we were only turning it on for some background noise during our nighttime routines.

6 months ago

We had a great stay! Very comfortable with great views and a nice private location in Denali. I think it could benefit from a toaster but all around good!

7 months ago

We had a great experience here. The location is extremely convenient to the park, and the accommodations were clean and comfortable. The Family Cabin was great for our group of 7. I did wish the kitchenette had a toaster, but otherwise the microwave and coffeemaker worked great.

a year ago

We had a delightful 2 night stay at Denali Riverside Cabins in Denali, AK, hosted by Sam and Val. The loft's proximity to Denali National Park, less than a mile away, allowed easy access to the natural wonders. Situated on the picturesque Nenana River, it offered beautiful views of the park's village area. The loft has excellent internet access and commendable cleanliness. Sam and Val's outstanding communication made us feel welcome and well taken care of throughout our stay. However, a few considerations for potential guests: the kitchen facilities are limited to a microwave and coffee maker, no hotplate for cooking and no dishes or utensils. Some daytime noise due to nearby flightseeing and rafting companies. Guests have no control over the loft's heating and the bathroom is located downstairs. Despite these considerations, we would happily stay again and recommend it to friends.

a year ago