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Deshka Landing Charters & Lodge

4.6 (16 reviews)
Open • 5:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Hannah W.

My boyfriend and I spent 5 days here with a few other friends. First and foremost, Jim and Rie (Maria) were the best hosts we've had. The food was incredible and the lodging was so comfortable. They made us feel right at home (actually, more like at a 5-star B&B). Accommodation-wise, they have thought of everything, but if there is still something you need, just ask. One of our friends mentioned having trouble sleeping due to jet-lag and the summer daylight -- the very next day they had blackout curtains in their windows. Jim is a great fishing guide and overall fun dude. He knew exactly where the kings were biting and we started catching fish no less than 2 minutes after arriving. And although Jim was very attentive to the highest-maintenance fisher (me), he was still able to tailor the trip to the most-experienced fisher in our group who got to practice fly-fishing. While we fished some of our friends went bear hunting. We were able to tailor our fishing activities around their hunting so that we all had time to hang out at the lodge. The lodge is easy to get to, quiet, and relaxing. It is a great setup for small groups (individuals or couples) or even larger groups - and definitely family-friendly. I know there are some negative reviews about this company from previous years, but I hope readers realize Deshka Landing Charters is now under new management and I highly endorse and recommend them for your fishing, hunting, and relaxing stay in Alaska. Lastly, plan to gain a few pounds... Rie is such a good cook.

Lenn and the guys! He learned a lot!
Micki H.

Absolutely the only place to hang your hat in Alaska! If you fish like my husband does or just need to relax like me! Jim/ Maria and the boys (and Jasmin) treated all of us like family only better. The food was amazing and so were the cabins! We will be back and next time bring the whole family!!!!!!!

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the charter was extremely kind and understanding when showing us how to fish and the food and beds were amazing

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“Jim & Ria Tilton, the owners of Deshka Landing Charters & Lodge made our family trip to Alaska very special.”

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Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge open continuously and yearly from March to September

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

3.9(113 reviews)
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We had a one night stay while on our Celebrity cruise tour. On a clear day you can see Denali from…read morethe outdoor viewing platform at the main lodge which didn't occur while we were there. However we weren't too disappointed as we saw Denali the day before on a beautiful clear day while on the road. We stayed in a building below the main lodge. A very short walk. Had to kill two mosquitoes in our room. Talkeetna is actually closer to Denali than Denali Park Village. The property is very nice but our stay very brief. As with Denali Park Village, there's a Northern Lights notification system you can participate in with the front desk. Alas no such luck for us that night. There's a coffee bar and a sit down restaurant. A massive fireplace anchors the hotel lobby. We ate at the Bistro at the lodge twice - dinner and breakfast as our time was brief. There's a hotel courtesy shuttle into town. The last one at 9:45pm. On display is an Alaskan brown bear shot by a 10 year old.

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We were pleasantly surprised at this gem!! Home was warm and welcoming! View was incredible!! Rooms…read morewere cozy!! A perfect way to end our amazing trip to Alaska! We will be back

We stayed in the Denali room for one night and it was an enjoyable experience. The lodge and cabins…read moreare about 10 minutes away from downtown and provides a relaxing and peaceful retreat away from all of the hustle and bustle of life. The room was spacious, very clean, and came with lots of amenities. They had a table and chairs in the room that had an amazing view. They also had a fridge, a coffee machine in the room, creamer, a microwave (I believe), and a shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispenser in the shower. I also really like that they had a built in shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispenser rather that the sample bottles that you throw away and end up in a landfill. We unfortunately came during a heat wave about a week ago so we didn't use the hot tub or sauna, although I am sure that those staying here will enjoy them since the climate is normally much cooler and perfect for these types of things. The deck is amazing and has great views, along with lots of tables and chairs so that you can relax and take in the view! Tom and the staff were very hospitable and I highly recommend staying here. The breakfast was delicious. They had pancakes with birch syrup, bacon, and scrambled eggs. They made sure to ask if we had any allergies or dietary restrictions the night before and were very accommodating throughout our entire stay here.

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