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Golden Spruce Cabins – reviews, photos

Mile 9.9, Edgerton Hwy, Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve, AK
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chitina alaska
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“AAA- in service , rooms , food and above all hospiyality whith a smile”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2009
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As an Alaskan i find it so refreshing to have a place to go that is freindly , very clean , and enjoyable with the old time atmosphere . The service is great the food is wonderfull and
the gal that run's the place is nicer than apple pie. always takes the time to answer your questions about the area and what i enjoy when she is not buisy she will set with you with interesting stories and talk , makes you feel like your home and has a way of making you to invite her into the famialy. When her husband isnt building new cabins or
working on the log resraunt he likes a good story to , must see his log work. Well i hope your intrest has been sparked.A cammera is a must so youl be wanting to show your
freinds and family this qaint little place and your new freinds , John & Patty

  • Stayed March 2009, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Berkel en Rodenrijs, The Netherlands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice solution for a quick stop-over”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2008
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After a long ride (from Fairbanks, we arrived in rainy Kenny Lake at the Golden Spruce cabins. We had a nice cabin with carpet on the floor, a twin bed and sink with water (in another review, someone wrote how it worked). There was electricity also. The front of the cabin was covered. During opening hours (7am - 10 pm), we could use showers and toilet in the main buidling. Outside these hours, there was only an outhouse behind our cabin. We had a nice (burger)meal in the main building, served by a very friendly lady.
The golden spruce cabins are a nice solution if you are on your way to McCarthy.

  • Liked — Cheap, nice brand new cabins
  • Disliked — outhouse during the night
  • Stayed July 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Portland, OR
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Great Cabin - Rustic but Cozy!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2008
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We stayed here the night before embarking on the McCarthy Road en route to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

We had a private log cabin, about 12' x 15', carpeted with a double bed, sink, heater, coffeemaker, nightstand & reading lamp, overhead light, dark curtains (important for Alaska in summer!), and cozy blankets. The cabin also had a covered front porch with two chairs and a picnic table out front.

The cabin had electricity (lights, heat, outlets for charging gadgets) but no running water. Ingeniously, this was overcome with a sink & vanity with an Igloo water cooler providing fresh water for washing, brushing teeth, and drinking and a bucket inside the vanity to catch the wastewater. Two bottles of water and a pitcher of water for the coffeemaker were also provided.

During business hours (7 a.m.-10 p.m. weekdays, until 8 p.m. on Sundays) a restroom and a hot shower were available inside the shop/cafe. After hours, we used the outhouse behind our cabin.

We ate dinner at the cafe, and got generous portions which made the rural Alaska prices palatable.

All in all, we had a great stay in the cozy cabin!

  • Liked — Clean & cozy
  • Disliked — After hours outhouse
  • Stayed July 2008, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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San Antonio, TX
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
“Low cost, basic cabin”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2006
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person found this review helpful

Located on the Edgerton Highway on the way to Chitna, these cabins are brand new and located at a small general store, which has some food available. The cabin we stayed in did not have a bathroom and we had to use either the one in the store, or the outhouse after the store closed. The cabin was clean and had two beds and a sink along with some movies and videos to watch. Although the lack of a bathroom was annoying, the cost was much lower than most other lodging options.

  • Liked — Low cost, good location
  • Disliked — No bathroom in our cabin
  • Tips/Secrets — Stay in one of their other cabins that have a bathroom
  • Stayed August 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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