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Property grounds
Exterior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Healy, AK
  • Mt. Healy Overlook Trail
  • Black Diamond Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Healy

Located in Healy, this vacation home is on a lake, a 2-minute drive from Tri-Valley Community Library and 6 minutes from Black Diamond Golf Course. .This vacation home is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Denali National Park Visitors Center and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Denali National Park.

What's nearby

  • Tri-Valley Community Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Black Diamond Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wilderness Access Center - 23 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Denali National Park Visitors Center - 25 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Stampede Trailhead - 32 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪49th State Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Totem Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rose's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Outpost Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Perch Restaurant, Bar, and Cabins - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great views from A Second Home in Denali, vacation rental, close to the Park!

A Second Home has four bedrooms and two and a half bedrooms, LARGE dining room with a table for all, kitchen and living room, and laundry room. Each bedroom has its own TV and there is a LARGE screen TV in the living room. Guests often mention the home has beautiful views and is spacious for families and friends to gather comfortably. It is currently listed as a favorite for 2026 with VRBO readers.

You will see more trees and mountains than people when you are here. THIS PROPERTY HAS TO BE OWNER-OCCUPIED, AS PER HOA RULES.. Owners' space is a completely separate area with a different area.

Second Home has a LARGE, private deck in the backyard that looks out on mountain views. It's the only Denali vacation rental with a completely paved driveway and parking area and two acres of quiet lawns and woodlands. It has a turn-around driveway with plenty of space for parking.

Owners are year-round Alaskans who have been hosting guests for 37 years in the Denali Area. They book rental cars and give accurate tour desk information. They offer free transfers to and from the Denali Depot if you book a rental car AND reserve train tickets through them.. If you are confused about tours and transit buses and attraction in the Park, ask your hosts. They have accurate and timely information based on personal experience.

They have up-to-date information about Denali National Park, the area and the state. Their tips will save you money and time. Example: be sure to take the East Fork Transit Bus for $33.50 (2025 prices) instead of the Tundra Wilderness Tour for $144.50. The transit bus is narrated too. Please ask if you have Denali questions. Service is an important part of their offerings.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside, but never in or near the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This is definitely a large home great for famalies

Important information

You need to know

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Quiet times in the neighborhood start at 10:00 pm.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Great views from A Second Home in Denali, vacation rental, close to the Park! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

basseybd1

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and great location. And, we saw a moose in the yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Second Home was incredible! It is easily the cleanest VRBO we have stayed in. The decor was tastefully done. The entire house was well appointed and organized. The hosts had anticipated all our needs. Oh, yes, the views were spectacular and easily accessible from many places in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a lovely home for our stay near Denali National Park. It was as advertised and we enjoyed sitting out on the back porch as well. Well stocked kitchen and we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home and helpful owner. We received a wealth of thoughtful travel advice from this owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, comfortable home

Excellent quiet location with wildlife and nature at your back door. Spacious and well appointed house easily accommodated our group of 5 adults. Communications with host were great. They checked with us shortly after arrival and quickly restocked the bath towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim S., Harrisonburg, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Healy Vacation

The host was the best. She offered to help with reservations and saved us a significant amount of money on our Denali bus adventure, on which, by the way, we saw most of Denali. The house was very attractive, with lots of acreage, and it was very well-appointed. We were very pleased with the entire experience. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and as advertised

Multi generation trip to Denali. Perfect for what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim L., LAKE VILLA, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

Very nice place. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

astrida c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Great house for a vacation. It was roomy , fully stocked and had nice views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babette F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful woods setting

Everything was very comfortable. The yard is beautiful. We saw a Mama moose and 2 babies across the street. It was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home was extremely large, comfortable, clean and roomy! The owners were very helpful with setting up our tours ahead of time, responses were very timely! We enjoyed the Moose in the open backyard to the trees and mountain views. We would definitely stay here again if ever in the Denali area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place to stay during our visit to Denali. Large house able to accommodate our family. Everything was clean and communication with the host was good. Ann helped me plan the train and bus portion of arrival to and departure from Denali. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect fit

Perfect fit for crew of telecommunications workers. Excellent communication with the host.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great large house with beautiful views

I took a few colleagues on a short side trip to Denali, it was a great spot for 6 of us to stay for the night. Beautiful views and easy access to the park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great House For Launching Denali Adventures

A Second Home provided a great base for exploring Denali NP.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at Second Home in Denali was exceptional!

Ann proactively shared useful tips before our arrival. She personally greeted us and showed off the house. The space was spotless, the bedrooms spacious, the kitchen was well-equipped. Stunning views and a memorable visit from a mother moose and her two calves made our stay unforgettable. Thank you, Ann!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jos P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well maintained home and exceptionally clean

We were very comfortable and at home on this property. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anastasia P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beware: Second Home in Denali is not like home unless you live in a construction site.

In 20 years of VRBOs, I've never needed to file a public complaint until staying at Second Home in Denali, in Healy, Alaska. Our party of 6 rented two homes in Alaska. We chose "Second Home in Denali" because we thought it was a quiet, luxury home in a beautiful location. We did not get that. Days before arrival (after cancellation dates) I got an email that "construction is STILL going on at the apartment to the side of your rental." I wasn't sure what that meant, but since we paid 10 months prior, what to do? RENTERS BEWARE: This meant full house renovation 9 a.m. to 5/6 p.m. Weekends included. The owners are building a separate apartment inside the VRBO just beyond a locked hollow core door. We listened to air compressors, nail guns, tile saws, contractor music and conversations all week. Dust seeped under doors. When I asked Ann to come see, she asked what compensation would be fair. When we told her half of what we paid, she started avoiding us. She denied each request to pause construction. Ann reimbursed us half her profit in the end, but it's not half what we paid. She said VRBO takes too much. We are not satisfied. When she said my mother, age 79, should've napped at her house and closed the second story bathroom curtains if she didn't want construction workers looking in (they worked on all house windows), I decided to warn others. Ann and Terry were the only negative in an otherwise perfect trip of a lifetime.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Home in an Excellent Location

The house was excellent. It was clean and in a great location near the park. We even had a moose in the backyard one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L., Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness

Denali Second Home

What a nice welcome with a cozy family room and a fire lit in the stove! Thanks, Ann! We loved the view from the breakfast table.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway

The property is very quiet and peaceful. It was very clean, stocked with all the necessities and the property owner was very responsive. We enjoyed the close location to Denali and a local grocery store! The highlight of the stay was a moose and her twin babies who visited the backyard on a daily basis!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Denali Diversion

Terrific property! Accurately advertised and very comfortable. The hosts were accessible, attentive and helpful with Denali Park tour info.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Salt Lake City, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Host

The house was perfect for us. It had tons of space and everything we needed. The location was ideal. What truly stood out was our host. We left a ukulele at the property by accident, and she went to tremendous lengths to return it to us. There were many messages back and forth, coordination with a bus driver, and a long trip to deliver it to the bus. Ann has a huge heart and we are very grateful to her.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home not far from Denali!

We chose this home for its location not far from Denali National park and it worked out perfectly! The home was nice, we loved having morning coffee on the large deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024