Angel Creek Lodge — Hotel in Alaska

The spot couldn't be more beautiful or Alaskan. You can even see the cabins sprawled out at the foot of the mountains if you hike the Angel Creek Trail. Not for those who prefer cushy comfort. Running water at the main building only. We were advised to attain drinking water from the communal bathroom sink, which was a little dirty. Beautiful skies and good view of Aurora, accessible to Chena with short drive. I'd go back but with as little communication with management as possible. They were all very short and curt throughout our stay. Definitely not "country friendly" or even service industry friendly. When our gas stove stopped working in the middle of the night and the cabin temp dropped near 0 degrees F, the older gentleman who runs the place was upset to have his sleep disturbed and literally scolded us for "messing with the stove" despite our insistence that we had not. After a couple hours, it was decided that the stove had failed mechanically but no apology nor compensation was offered. I would not go back if there was another comparable option in the area but they win me over with prime location and...

If you're looking for top quality customer service and luxury accommodation, look elsewhere. But if you want a rustic Alaskan experience with a great chance of seeing the Northern Lights, easy access to the facilities at Chena Hot Springs, and the world's friendliest labrador retriever, this is your best bet. I doubt Steve reads his reviews - he's a man of few words. His cabins don't lock, he's rarely around when you need him, and if you can get a hand shake out of him you're doing better than we did. The cabins are basic (pretty much a bed and a wood burning stove), but they're super cozy once they warm up, you won't be bothered by anyone, and they're a great deal - you can just sleep there and use all the shower facilities at Chena Hot Springs, which is about 5 miles away. Best of all is Steve's adorable lab retriever, who is hands down the world's best fetch player, and will snuggle with you in the bar all night. If you're looking for an authentic Alaskan experience and you're on a budget, this place comes highly...

We recently stayed after a night at the hot springs. The owners were nice as were the other patrons in the lodge. The cabins are dry with an outhouse nearby and a bathroom with running water a short walk away. The cabin we stayed in was old and a little musty, but warm. The door didn't quite close all the way and there was no lock on the door, so we wouldn't have felt comfortable leaving anything of value in there while we were gone. The bed was clean and we slept well. It was quiet and definitely cheaper than staying at the resort at the springs. I wish there had been more information on this place online, like a website with more information. If you want fancy and new, this isn't the place for you. If you want a simple and affordable place to sleep near Chena Hot Springs,...