The Lakina at Currant Ridge - Simple Luxury!
McCarthy, Copper River Census Area, United States View On Map
About this Rental
The Lakina at Currant Ridge - Simple Luxury! Our Guest HousesOur spacious, smoke free guest houses offer the “creature comforts” that will help you relax after a great day of fun exploring in the Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve. All six of our guest houses are Alaskan style log homes. They all have a full kitchen, private bath and a private bedroom with a luxurious queen bed and po...
The Lakina at Currant Ridge - Simple Luxury! Our Guest HousesOur spacious, smoke free guest houses offer the “creature comforts” that will help you relax after a great day of fun exploring in the Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve. All six of our guest houses are Alaskan style log homes. They all have a full kitchen, private bath and a private bedroom with a luxurious queen bed and power 24/7. We also now offer high speed internet in each guest house.The guest houses are arranged along a ridge that offers great views to the east and south for morning sun, with a buffer zone of vegetation between each unit to ensure your privacy. Large decks are just perfect for enjoying a beverage or cooking a meal on the provided gas grill.You can drive up to each guest house and park right in front for easy unloading and loading of your luggage and supplies. We also provide plenty of parking in a parking area just below the houses that is safe and secure.Despite being well equipped in many regards, we don’t have irons, toasters, televisions or microwaves in the houses to help us conserve our electricity. We do provide free WiFi in each guest house and our office. There are also WIFI hotspots in McCarthy and Kennecott provided by Copper Valley Telephone for your convenience.In the summer of 1993, we built our home in McCarthy. For the last 25 summers, we have worked and played in McCarthy, our favorite place on Earth. We have seen many changes in the local area, including a change from CB and satellite radios for local and outside communications to full cell phone service with internet access in 2008. In 1996 a pedestrian footbridge was erected across the Kennicott River replacing the hand-pulled trams that were built in 1983. Access to the McCarthy area is easier these days as is communicating with the ‘outside’ world. It is a challenge to slow down the inevitable change and use only that which makes our lives better.Andy’s background is in mountain climbing, survival training, satellite based internet installations and construction. This summer will be Andy’s second summer off after working for 16 seasons for the National Park Service on the historical building restoration project at Kennecott.Cynthia is a teacher for the the Valdez City Schools District located in Valdez, Alaska where she is happily teaching kindergartners.Our sons, Matthew (24) and Robert (21), enjoy the long days of sunlight during the summer. They have hiked on the glacier, explored the underside of the glacier, visited ice caves, and learned the names of our local plants and animals.If you visit in late July or August, we’ll share some freshly picked garden vegetables with you! You are also welcome to borrow books from our office if you wish to learn more about the human and natural history of the local area.
Popular amenities
Kitchen
- Dishes & utensils
- Coffee maker
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Location type
- Mountain
- Rural
- Mountain view
Nearby activities
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Rafting
- Mountain climbing
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Popular amenities
- Mountain view
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 2:30 PM
- Check-out: Before 10:30 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: Events allowed
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Parties and events are allowed on site
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
McCarthy
Located in McCarthy, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at McCarthy Road Information Station and Kennecott Visitor Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- McCarthy Road Information Station 7 min drive
- McCarthy Footbridge 8 min drive
- McCarthy Creek 20 min drive
- Kennecott Visitor Center 25 min drive
Getting around
- McCarthy, AK (MXY) 20 min drive
Restaurants
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lakina at Currant Ridge - Simple Luxury! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Lakina at Currant Ridge - Simple Luxury!?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Lakina at Currant Ridge - Simple Luxury!?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Lakina at Currant Ridge - Simple Luxury! located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from McCarthy Road Information Station and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from McCarthy Footbridge. McCarthy Creek and Kennecott Visitor Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).