Minutes Off Parks Hwy / Riverfront on 27 Acres / Willow Creek Inn

5 miles off Parks Hwy. Roads paved all the way & State maintained in winter. Located in foothills of Talkeetna Mtns in beautiful Susitna Valley. Many outdoor opportunities available close by... Willow’s centrally located to many popular & scenic places with hiking trails: Hatcher Pass State Recreation area(road over the Pass opens around beginning of July & closes in Oct), Independence Historic Mine, Nancy Lake State Recreation Park, Matanuska Glacier, Denali National Park. Surrounded by Talkeetna Mountains(east) & the Alaska Range(west & north). * Willow Creek has rainbow, steelhead trout & arctic grayling. River in front of the rental is spawning ground for silver & king salmon. Recommendation: go with a local fishing guide unless experienced at fly-fishing. Fish for salmon as close as the confluence of Willow & Deception Creeks, 3 miles downstream from rental. Many streams crossing Parks Hwy are popular fishing spots. * House on 27 acres of boreal forest sitting high over river. Vaulted ceilings, oak floors, large screened windows throughout, nicely furnished, cedar exterior siding. *Beautiful view of the winding rapids. Long set of stairs & trail to river's bank. *Property’s ‘kept wild’… no lawns or flower beds…wildflowers abound. *Animals in this area: river otter, lynx, moose, brown & black bear, eagles. *Re-start of world famous Iditarod Sled-Dog Race is 7 miles from the rental on Willow Lake by community center, library & museum. *Winter months you might view Northern Lights. Renters enjoy cross country skiing, snow shoeing & snow-machining. Snowmachine trail leading into Hatcher Pass is minutes away. *Towns south of Willow: Houston, Big Lake, Meadow Lakes, Wasilla & Palmer. North: Talkeetna, Sunshine, Trapper Creek & Denali. *No black-out curtains. Sensitive to the long light of Alaska summers? …bring eye covers. All windows have blinds. * People from every state and around the world have stayed, enjoying the peacefulness of this river front property. *For all other info…Check AMENITIES Section. *Owners live on property in separate house. Rental and owner’s house have separate driveways. Keywords: House on river, private, 27 acres, wooded, easily accessibleAbout pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Adults only.Not baby/child proof House on river/class 2 rapids.About customRules:No more than 2 guests.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.