Views
Wildlife
Privacy
Check In/Out
Food
Fishing Information
Amenities
Chalet Contents
Mosquitoes
Contact us at info@8staralaska.com with any other questions.
Views
Each chalet has great views! (seriously,
it doesn't make a difference which chalet you're in) There are mountains
all around, and lake views! As Grandma Steele says: "Every window is a
picture!"
Wildlife
- Bears! They wander through once or twice a summer.
- Moose! Same as bears.
Privacy
Each chalet is private and secluded, with it's own hot tub.
- The chalets share five acres and are within walking distance of each other- so you can rent more than one!
Check In/Out
CHECK-IN TIME IS AFTER 4 P.M. AST AND CHECK OUT
IS 12 Noon AST.
Early check-ins and late check outs by prior arrangement only. Please do NOT arrive early without prior approval! Additional fees may apply.
Food
Stock-up on food in Anchorage or Seward. Estes Bros grocery in Moose Pass is open 9-7 (summer) seven days a week, but has limited inventory and only accepts cash. There is a ATM near the store. Nearby Trail Lake Lodge has a restaurant and bar with satellite TV.
Fishing Information
Lake access is easy walking distance down the hill. Canoes and kayaks are available for use.
You can fish in the lake, but better fishing is nearby. Please check out the regulations before you come:
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=SportByAreaSouthcentral.main
- We do not stock fishing gear at the chalets. Sometimes fishing gear is left by other guests.
- Guides will have all the gear you will need and can take you to where the fish are. Guides will also show you what tackle to use, and how to catch the fish. They also will clean the fish for you and help you ship it (fish cleaning is not permitted at the chalets as you do not want to attract bears) .
- Unless you are an experienced Alaskan fisherperson, a guide is suggested.
- There is a separate freezer at the chalets for fish storage. Please see the hosts.
We do not recommend particular guides. Please look at our Trip Planning guide for more information.
Amenities
Chalets have Satellite TV/DVD, Cell and WI-FI Internet service.
The chalets all are the same quality and each contain the following amenities:
- Fully equipped kitchens, just bring your food. We provide tableware, cooking utensils, coffee maker, mixer, blender, stock pot, baking pans, waffle iron, colander, rice cooker, crock-pot, etc.
- We stock tea, coffee, sugar, creamer and sweeteners. There are some spices and condiments usually left in the chalets by other guests but are not regularly stocked.
- All linens, towels and paper products are provided.
- Septic safe soaps, dish and laundry detergents are supplied. ONLY USE THOSE PROVIDED.
- Septic system means don't flush anything but toilet paper and waste down the toilets. You'll regret it.
- Flip-flops for getting to the hot tub
- Real swim suits (or nothing - your discretion)
- Sleep masks for the Mid-night Sun (you may need them even with the blackout shades provided).
- Slippers in the winter
You will want to bring:
Chalet Contents
Each chalet has:
- Shades on all bedroom windows (but you still may need sleep masks).
- Iron and ironing board
- At least one hair dryer
- Washer and dryer
- Gas grill
- Hot Tub
- Cell service (check your provider for roaming in Alaska)
- Satellite TV
- WiFi Internet
Mosquitoes
Yes! There are mosquitoes and flies in Alaska. Good news is our mosquitoes don't carry diseases. How many you'll encounter depends on many variables. You'll probably want bug repellent at some time during your trip.
