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Alaska's Echo Lake Bed and Breakfast

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  • Inn Details

    Private lakefront home, just off South Big Lake Road only two blocks from South Port Marina, offering private access to rooms, 1000+ square feet lower level walkout including large recreational room, private deck, southern exposure, mountain views. Easy access to snowmaching, boating, fishing, cross country skiing, Iditarod Trail. Enjoy all year long.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Cross country skiing, biking, downhill skiing, hiking, flower gardens, boating, snowshoeing.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fridge

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Private deck w/southern exposure

    • Wildlife viewing

    • Fourwheeling trails

    • Private dock access to lake

    • Snowmachine trails

    • Within 1/2 mile of Iditarod Trail

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  • Chugach

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $95/$95

    Denali

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $95/$95

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00pm-9:00pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Deposit amount required: 50% of daily rate

    • Cancellations: 7 Days Notice Required for 100% Refund

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Serving location:

    Special meal options

  • Location Type

    • Airport

    • Beachside

    • City

    • Countryside

    • Downtown

    • Lakeside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    City

    • Wasilla

    • Distance to city: 17 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Glenn Hwy. out of Anchorage to Parks Hwy. to Wasilla. Take Parks Hwy. north to Big Lake Rd. by the Fireworks stand. Turn left on Big Lake Rd. and follow around to left as it turns into South Big Lake Rd. at the Tesoro Station. Follow for approx. 2 miles to Echo Lake Rd. just past South Port Marina and turn left. Take first left onto Loon Drive and follow around corner to second home on the lake.

    Airport

    • Anchorage, AK (ANC) 65 miles

    • Directions to property:
      On the south shore of Echo Lake two blocks from Big Lake in Big Lake, Alaska. This premium lakeside location is a short drive from Anchorage International Airport. Driving Directions Anchorage International Airport 15306 W. Loon Drive, Big Lake, AK 64.6 mi – about 1 hour 24 mins Head south on W Int'l Airport Rd 0.5 mi Slight right to stay on W Int'l Airport Rd (signs for Anchorage/Postmark Dr/N Terminal) 3.0 mi Turn left at C St 0.8 mi Continue on A St 0.7 mi Turn right at E Benson Blvd 0.5 mi Turn left at AK-1 N/Seward Hwy 1.6 mi Turn right at E 6th Ave/AK-1 N Continue to follow AK-1 N 34.3 mi Continue on AK-3 N/E Parks Hwy (signs for AK-3 N/Wasilla) 18.0 mi Turn left at W Big Lake Rd 3.5 mi Veer left at S Big Lake Rd 2.0 mi Take left on Echo Lake Rd. go two blocks Turn left on Loon Drive follow 90 degree turn to follow shoreline of Echo Lake - 2nd home on lake "L" shaped grey Destination Driving Time Distance Houston 28 minutes 14 miles Wasilla 34 minutes 20 miles Willow 45 minutes 28 miles Palmer 51 minutes 34 miles Eagle River 56 minutes 46 miles Anchorage 78 minutes 62 miles Talkeetna 1 hours 42 minutes 67 miles Seward 3 hours 36 minutes 184 miles Denali National Park 3 hours 12 minutes 191 miles Kenai 4 hours 24 minutes 216 miles Homer 5 hours 30 minutes 280 miles Fairbanks 5 hours 24 minutes 316 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Iditarod Trail & Headquarters

    • Boating

    • Golfing

    • Jet Ski, Boat, Snowmachine rentals

    • Fishing

    • Snowmaching, Fourwheeling

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Iditarod Trail & Headquarters

    • Irondog Snowmachine Race

    • Ice fishing

    • Salmon fishing

    • Paddleboating

    • Wakeboarding, water skiing, tubing

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Table Tennis

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Disappointing

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This is not a Bed & Breakfast.... It's just a bed. I have no idea why it's even on this site. The day we arrived we noticed there was a coffee maker in the kitchenette, but no coffee. When we informed the owner's son that there was no coffee or filters he told us "There's a grocery store 2 miles down the road." A continental breakfast was never supplied as mentioned in add. The only food in the room was 2 cans of tuna that I'm sure were left by the guests before us. There was no VCR or DVD player as stipulated in the add and the TV only gets 5 channels. There was a dog though.... It barks a lot. New towels were never supplied. There was a slight smell of stale cigarette smoke. The only time the inn-keeper (Sharon) ever came to check on us was the last day of a 5 day stay when she asked for a Credit Card to charge. We did hear her every morning though. She get's up a 6am and bangs around so loud upstairs that she woke up all of us downstairs (and we're not that light of sleepers). As I mentioned, this happened every morning, so if you want to sleep past 6am, find another place. The only positive thing was the view from the patio, but it's Alaska, so beautiful views are everywhere and for what I paid to stay here, I feel robbed. I wouldn't stay here again at half the price.

    Innkeeper Response
    I think this last review came from one of the individuals in my last guest party and here is what someone from the party wrote in my guest book, “Sharon, Thanks for a great stay – place is just beautiful and so comfortable. I advise everyone to take a River Fishing Excursion with your son Garrett – we had a blast.” I can take something positive from this review because you learn from everyone who stays with you. I will make better accommodations to keep my new dog quiet and I will seek ways to be less disruptive as I prepare for work in the morning. I provide basics for breakfast upon arrival but cannot prepare the food. Guests have a full kitchenette and a BBQ on their private deck to enjoy their own meals and privacy. It is hard to be everything to everyone but I thoroughly enjoy sharing everyone’s enthusiasm for Alaska!

    - Sharon Lilja (innkeeper)

    Would stay here again!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This is not what you might think of as a typical B&B. It's actually the lower half of a two story home. It's very spacious and the views are spectacular! There is a small kitchenette that is very handy. You can buy your own food and prepare it at the B&B which saves quite a bit of money on eating out and you can save your money for some real Alaskan adventures! There is no dining facility at the B&B and don't expect Sharon to cook for you. If you need something (ie clean towels) you will have to ask for it; Sharon pretty much leaves you alone to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of her home. Sharon knows Alaska like the back of her hand and can make all kinds of great recommendations for things to do. She knows the Best fishing guide! Her dog Blaze is such a sweetie and if you leave your exterior doors open in the am Blaze will usually stop in for a visit. Although you will not receive the same type of hands on service you would get at a hotel you cannot beat the beauty of the Echo Lake B&B it is truly a one of a kind experience!

    Great Place!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This is a beautiful place in the lower level. It has a huge living room with loads of great books to read, very well kept and very nice, with TV, stereo and more. There is a sink and small counter, small ref. which she supplied with milk, butter, english muffins, etc. and a small microwave. She had a selection of cereals and probably more. The private bathroom is also very nice and can be entered from living room or bedroom. The bedroom is also great!. Both LR and BR have outdoor access to a small neat patio and overlooks the gorgeous Echo Lake. You could stay here and just chill. Thanks Sharon!!

    Alaska Vacation

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My wife and I had a great stay at the Echo Lake B&B. The lakefront setting is great and we enjoyed fishing off the dock. The room is squeaky clean and well furnished with lots of extras. I would not hesitate to recommend this stay.

    Echo Lake

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    had a great time! Thank you!

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