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Reviews of Susitna River Lodging, Backwoods Cabins

23094 South Talkeetna Spur Road PO Box 786, Talkeetna, AK 99676, United States

#3 of 7 hotels in Talkeetna

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Review score

Based on 45 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Best experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are amazing, accommodating, and go the extra mile to make your stay spectacular. Cabin has everything you need. The kitchenette has anything needed to cook up a meal. Basic necessities provided. Clean bathrooms, bedrooms. Main lobby area is fabulous to relax, play a game, or sit on porch and enjoy the views. 10-15 min walk to town. Easy. A couple places closer (@ 10 min). And 15 min walk in opposite direction is great scenic view of McKinley. Id rate a 20 if I could.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Would definitely stay here again!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location and the peace and quiet! It was walking distance to the downtown.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    Very peaceful and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish there was a cooktop

    Immaculate

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    9.0
    We had a delightful time and made some good memories in our cozy cabin.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit of a walk into town when it was raining. We totally understand that they can’t control the rain but wondered if they could provide a bit of a shuttle into town 2 or 3 times a day. Another option might add a convenience/store in their office as the cabin had appliances to prep meals.

    We loved the cozy, private, homey, and riverside cabin.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    10
    Perfect Fall Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So quiet, cozy, and peaceful. A great spot for pets with a reasonable pet fee. Beautiful views from the river on the property, close enough to walk to town, and a lovely reception area with games, books, and DVDs/DVD players you can borrow for your stay. We LOVED it.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    8.0
    Almost perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Micro fiber sheets and blankets. I prefer not to sleep wrapped in plastic.

    Almost everything

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed the two nights we spent there and loved Talkeetna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi was terrible, slow and sometimes didn’t work at all. Also no TVs.

    The cabins are roomy and the location is nice.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There isn't anything to dislike

    Our Backwoods Cabin was amazing! Beautiful grounds and cabins right on the river.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    I wish we could have been able to stay longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location-Location-Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional location and accommodations. Wonderful place to relax with incredible views of the Denali range.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a thing.

    Absolutely everything. The location is right on the river, the cabins are immaculate, spacious and extremely comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    Super, quiet, restful get away weekend! Thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was wonderful!

    T-HOP is great!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor Wi-Fi connectivity

    Well appointed and clean lodge.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    10
    Stay here, the cabins are amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved the privacy of being in our own cabin. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need and beds were comfortable. The view was amazing and we would love to stay again.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location with beautiful views!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    However, the sheets to the pull out couch we dirty.

    The location is amazing and cabins are very comfortable with good amenities. Views of the river and mountains AMAZING!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    10
    Very nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mosquitoes

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property and cabins . The cabins were clean and well maintained, had a relaxing time.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    10
    Great stay in Talkeetna
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a thing

    Lovely little cabins right on the Susitna River and about 1/2 mile from town . We stayed 2 nights Would go back - Very comfortable stay !

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our cabin wasn’t on the river but was very close

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything about this place was great! One of those places you would live there if you could.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    10
    The stay was awesome with a rainbow and view of Mt. Denali!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great and comfortable accommodations, friendly staff, excellent setting outside town

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    7.0
    Evening with electricity was nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Back woods cabin should not be on the main road leading to town…that is not back woods. No power back-up. I realize you cannot control the weather but having a backup system someday is a must. It got very chilly in the cabin before we left and we needed to use flashlights to get ready to leave. 5 minutes before we left the electricity came back on.

    Open year round, clean, neat, even borrowed board games.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We are a retired couple who shared the cabin with another retired couple. There was one couch in the living room area that two of us could sit on. The other two had to sit on dining chairs. It would have been so much nicer and more comfortable if there had been a love seat or a couple of cushioned chairs. There was adequate space for it. We could not get connected to the Wi-Fi unless we did it from the office area and then went to the cabin. Then each time we left the coverage area, we had to repeat the process. It got to be too much of a hassle to keep that up and we just used our regular phone service to access the internet.

    No breakfast provided. The cabin was clean and was up to date. Very close to Talkeetna. Although we were not traveling with children, there was a playground directly across the highway that would be nice for those who are traveling with children. We arrived ahead of the regular check in time and they made the cabin available earlier for us.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    7.0
    North to the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Remember this is a pet friendly area. However, we didn't like getting out of bed to discover that our pajamas were covered in dog hair especially when I'm allergic to dog and cat dander..But, overall, we loved our cabin so much that we truly can't complain.

    We enjoyed the experience and the view of staying over in the Cabins. The beds were super comfortable and it was a perfect size for our family. Rooms are spacious! It was nice and warm inside even though the weather was cold outside, did it not bother us at all when we were inside the cabin.

    Stayed in October 2022

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