Carlo Creek Cabins

Beautiful location by a roaring River with a background of mountains about 20 minutes fro Denali National Park. You need a car to get to the park. A snack truck is onsite and two eateries are close by. Many individual cabins onsite but Also 3 motel like rooms. We stayed in the latter. |Our room was small and clean and had all we needed. The main administrative lodge and many of the cabins had beautiful gnarled support logs.

Amazing quaint place to spend your days in Denali. This is south of Denali about 15 miles. I rented a cabin with common showers. Was a bit apprehensive about the shared bathrooms as have but done it for a long time. Bathrooms were close by and very clean. There are other options with attached bathrooms as well when I was booking those were not available. Property is quiet and alongside a creek. You can hear the water through out the day. Cabins are good size and clean. The lady at the counter, Tammy is great and answered all questions. She was great with other minor things I needed and helped as needed. I would definitely recommend. This was fairly priced as well.

My boyfriend and I had the best experience renting a small private cabin at Carlo Creek Cabins. Dan, the owner, was super nice and gave us the lay of the land and lots of good advice on where to eat and hike. We even got to meet his cute little dog Tori! We stayed for 4 days and really enjoyed the mountain views and crystal clear creek right outside our cabin. The cabins were clean and there is a small coffee shop on property and lots of other amenities like showers and a small laundromat. If you are looking for a more secluded experience this is the place to go. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we visit.

Stayed in a lodge room and it was perfect! The room was clean and very well maintained. Cozy and comfortable!||Great pressure in the shower. Water was great straight from the tap (something that doesn’t happen in Florida).||The grounds were so pretty. The creek was gorgeous. Would definitely stay here again!! The ride to Denali was about 15 minutes.

Very nice and clean cabins within 15 minutes of the Denali National Park entrance. It’s quiet, has beautiful views, & the people who run this place are amazing. The rooms are clean and the beds are very comfortable. The little fridge and microwave in our room came in handy. We will definitely be back.

Cabin with a VIEW!!! We stayed in Cabin D with a double bed and a single bed. The room had a small refrigerator, table and chairs, porch had table and chairs, and linens provided for the shower which was located right next door. Shower/bathhouse was clean and tidy. The people who own the place were super nice and helpful upon check-in.||There are two restaurants located across the street within walking distance. Both excellent. We had the Panarama Pizza for dinner and the other for breakfast-HUGE ALASKA size cinnamon rolls! Carlo Creek Cabins has a breakfast and coffee drive thur right on their property as well. This property is located about 15 minutes south of Denali National Park entrance. Great location!||Only downside, the cabin only had one tiny window and no fan. This provided little to no air flow and it was rather hot on the night of our stay.

We loved our quick stay at Carlo Creek Cabins. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The cabin and bathroom/shower house were very clean and comfortable. We also enjoyed the quick walk to get pizza across the street and coffee right on site.

This was a true Alaska experience. We stayed in two cabins - 2 -adults, 4 kids. They were clean, charming and well located not too far from the Denali Visitor Center. I recommend!

I'm in a group of 5 that looked for lodging in Denali National Park back in mid-late July (and my trip was mid-late August), so nothing was available except Carlo Creek Cabins, and even most of their cabins were booked. We ended up getting Cabin 9, which is close to the office and therefore wifi, and Cabin A, which is quite far and has neither wifi, service, nor a private bathroom. The shared bathroom actually was clean and fine, but I hate how there's a light timer switch of 15 min maximum (I take 15-30 min showers when I wash my hair). Also, in the shower house I used closest to my room, only 1 of the 2 shower stalls had hot water. Another problem is the hours of the office and the shuttle (Denali Hostel & Cabins shuttle services Carlo Lodges, The Perch and Creekside which are extremely close by) don't really make sense with everything else going on in the park. For one, the Park Connection Motorcoach from Anchorage to Denali either arrives 12:30 pm or 8:30 pm. However, the Carlo Lodge Office is only open 8 to 11 am and 3 to 8 pm. When we arrived around 1 pm using their shuttle pickup, we literally had 2 hours of nothing to do there. We didn't have the wifi password at the time either. Second, some of the 8 am activities require you to be at Denali Cabins for pickup by 7 am. However, the shuttle itself arrives 7 am at Carlo Lodges. Lastly, they charge $20/person plus fees if you book online. For my group of 5, that means $106 each time ONE WAY to go anywhere. At least the restaurants nearby are pretty good. Creekside Cafe is the only one open every day from morning to night though lol.

We stayed in one of the dry (no bath) cabins at the end of August, and couldn't have been happier. The cabin was immaculate and cosy, the bed was excellent and we were only about 15 steps from the very clean bathrooms. Because we came up on the train, we relied on the Sheep Shuttle to get to and from the park each day, which dropped off and picked up from in front of the office. We ate breakfast each morning at either the Moose's Brew concession on site, or at the cafe across the street. We were able to order box lunches each day, and had our pick of three restaurants within walking distance for dinner. If we'd been more organized, our cabin provided a mini fridge and a microwave, so we could have done at least some meals for ourselves. Carlo Creek Cabins provided easy and extremely comfortable lodging as we explored Denali. We look forward to our next visit!

We stayed here for 2 nights while we visited Denali National Park. The proprietors were so wonderful and welcoming, as were their cute little dogs! Rooms were comfortable, with wall heaters for cool nights. Each cabin had a double and a twin bed - fits 3 people, not more than that. Bathroom cabin was clean with plenty of hot water. Dorm fridge and microwave in each cabin, ice available at the front desk. Bring your own plates/utensils! Three restaurants across the street. Fire pits near the river, walkable from the cabin. 20 minute to entrance of Denali National Park. A good place to stay if you want to visit Denali, but be aware that you will be going out to eat a lot. BBQ grills would be a GREAT addition to this place.

Tried two different cabins on consecutive nights. Friendly folks, pretty surroundings, and adequate cabins about 15 minutes from the park entrance. Worked for us. Preferred cabin 4 over cabin C, mainly thanks to its private bath. But that bath was tiny; sit on the toilet and your feet are almost in the shower. Reasonably comfortable beds, clean spaces, and rushing creek water to lull us to sleep. Not a bargain, but hey...

Booking a cabin on the internet, on short notice, in the middle of a forest, and in a place you've never been, can be a scary experience. By pure luck, I stumbled upon Carlo's. Their fairly basic internet site was easy to use and even allowed me to choose the exact cabin I would stay in - of course I chose cabin "T" for my name. Carlo's was right off the highway at mile marker 224 and the significant signage made it easy to find. We pulled in around mid-day and were promptly greeted by the efficient and friendly owner. She checked us in and provided us with numerous suggestions for day hikes and exploring Denali. The cabin itself was out of a movie - all log, with small trees growing on the roof. Small, but comfortable, enough for a queen size bed, a couple night stands and some space for suitcases. There was a heater, which was essential, even in the summer. The bed was comfortable and the linens clean. The showers and bathrooms, located about thirty feet from cabin, were modern and clean. They even offer free wifi. In addition, there were certain other charming features - moose horn door handles, pictures of local moose on the walls and outside tables on the small porches. Total cost - $87. Despite the simplicity of this place, it is a great choice when traveling to Denali. I would happily return again and suggest it to friends.

Cabins are clean, and office staff helpful. Carlo Creek gurgles pleasantly behind the cabins. Make sure you take a walk to the Beaver Pond. It's beautiful and we actually saw a beaver!

Really a great value on lodging near Denali. It is a drive from the park entrance, but I feel like you really want a car here to avoid being dependent on the tourist traps. Cabins are clean and pretty spacious. The area is quiet and really feels like a nice retreat from the city, especially with the rushing of the creek. The shared bath facilities were WELL above my expectations. Five cabins ring a "shower house" that has multiple clean lockable bathrooms with sink, toilet, and shower. Some even have two stalls so an entire family can just go in, lock the door, and get prettified in private. They also have ice on site to restock your cooler, grills for cooking, and a number of nice porch swings. I just wish there were a liquor store nearby so that I didn't have to make beer runs to the Canyon. However, overall it massively exceeded expectations. Two things you need to know if you stay here: 1. Bring lots of repellent, citronella candles, etc. it's near a creek. That means even worse mosquitoes than most of Denali. Prepare or get badly bitten. 2. There is free coffee... but they start brewing at 9, and by 9:30 you're lucky if there's two cups ready yet. That doesn't work well if you're trying to hit the park before the sun gets high. Bring your stove and some instant, or else be prepared to pay $2.50 pr 12oz drip at the Creekside across the street!

We visited at the end of June, 2021 for a trip up to see Denali. The cabins are wonderful, rustic, cozy, and quiet! After seeing the main area of hotels, etc. up about a mile north of the park entrance I was so glad to be away from the noise and busy-ness. The cabins are situated next to Carlo Creek, a nice quiet little waterway. The cabins with bathrooms are actually right on the creek. Our cabin, which had no individual bathroom, was a little off the creek but we had a fantastic view of the mountains from our front porch. The restrooms/shower house is only a few steps away and is spacious. Everything is sparkling clean, and the cabin had a microwave, refrigerator, and power/lights/heat. The beds are real beds and extremely comfortable. We could get wifi in our cabin but it was spotty, however, if you go up to the office area it is very good and they have a nice picnic table under cover. We saw moose in the area, and there are some fantastic places to eat right across the street. Tammie and her husband were fantastic hosts and I really recommend their place if you want a quiet, restful home base for your Denali stay.

Of all the places we stayed in Alaska, this place made us most feel like we were in Alaska. The cabins look rustic, but they are not lacking in amenities: wi-fi, microwave, refrigerator, in-room bathroom. Nicely spaced so you are not aware of your neighbors. Plus three nice restaurants across the highway. No need to go into Glitter Gulch and be surrounded by tourists.

I stayed here two nights in May 2011. I loved the place! To economize, we opted for the shared bathroom which was no biggie. The bathrooms are kept in great condition and are charming. The cabins have very comfortable beds and soft flannel sheets. Their website is a breeze for booking. When you stay there you actually feel like you're in Alaska and not in a tourist trap... I would stay again in a heart beat. I learned this year that they have homemade power generating windmills on their land (how cool is that?). They're also one of the first families in this area. Hope to be there again soon.

This is the perfect Alaska cabin experience! Carlo Creek is about 1/2 hour from the entrance of Denali NP, far enough away from "Glitter Gulch" (the super touristy area right near Denali's entrance) that you feel that you are really remote. We stayed in the deluxe cabin, which is right off the highway, but fortunately the car noise was minimal. Our cabin had its own kitchen and bathroom, and in the room there was space for bunk beds, two double beds, and a table and chairs. We learned that it is actually two cabins put together to make one. It's adorable and rustic, but not too rustic for my princess-y self! (I'm not that into roughing it. At all.) We had a nice porch with a swing in front, and everything on the inside was cozy and clean. Carlo's is also eco-friendly, if you want to save water and use your same towel every day, you just hang it on the towel rack (aka caribou antlers!) Or you can have your bed made up and fresh towels every day. The woman that checked us in and out was friendly and helpful. There is a trail right behind the cabins that leads to some beautiful ponds. For other entertainment, they keep board games in the office that you can check out. There is free wi-fi if you have your own computer, otherwise you can use the office's computers for $2 for 15 minutes. For food, there are a couple of restaurants right across the street, otherwise you have to travel to Denali. I would definitely stay here again!

Great value, great location, great staff, really clean, very comfortable beds. The previous guest in our cabin left food in the fridge and it smelled like rotten eggs. We let them know and it was cleaned up right away. The first night we stayed in a cabin without a bathroom. The shared bathrooms w/showers were clean, water hot, pressure good. Other 2 nights we stayed in cabin with private bath. Really comfy, nice sheets. (Only minor complaint was sheets from first night seemed a tad worn.) It's a little rustic so if you are expecting something with manicured grounds and fancier cabin interiors, this isn't the place. But, we were very happy here. Matthew, who works the front desk, was wonderful at explaining all kinds of things. It was like having a professional tour guide at the front desk. 3 restaurants all across the street. 20 minutes to Denali. Lastly, it's really quiet. Compared to some other places we ate dinner at that also had cottages/cabins, this place was really nice to come back to.

Should be 3.5 stars except for price, based on my expectations of course. Grabbed a single room cabin for 70 bucks or so. Literally a bed, a microwave and some towels (perfect for my needs since I didn't haul a tent or bag with me). There are common bathrooms and showers available. Also have a common fire pit area (bring wood, buy it or use lftovers). Owners appeared to be anchorage ppls that do this on the side. Room was clean and heated (worth the price of admission maybe in June). Evenings are quite chilly so car camping without a sleeping bag isn't exactly a fun way to travel for more than a night *if that*. Maybe 50 bucks would make sense, but they seemed to be booked so I'm sure they know their sweet price point better than I :) Overall...was pretty happy with them for getting a heated place to sleep after a long flight and long drive!