Serta Perfect Sleeper Boxsprings & Mattresses on all Queen and Full beds, for the most comfortable sleep you'll enjoy during your trip.

all cabins have decks
Generously spaced cabins ensure privacy; all cabins' large decks overlook Paxson Mountain.

Deluxe Cabins – Oversized riversound log cabins, with mountain views. They are located as close to the Gulkana River as our septic systems and winter ice/thaw cycles permit, and the wonderful sound of the river is all guests will hear at night. These offer a queen bed plus either a sofa queen (with optional featherbed), or two twins. Deluxe cabins also feature comfortable chairs and a writing desk, and will sleep a maximum of four persons.

Deluxe cabins are slightly closer to the river than our Standard Cabins and have a slightly larger floorplan with expansive decks. The deluxe cabins are spaced further apart from each other for maximum privacy. Their bathrooms contain a bathtub as well as a shower.

Please see our Amenities list at the bottom of the page.




Hudson Bay blankets, spacious interiors, and local artwork complement the cabins' wilderness setting.


Standard Cabins
- These log cabins receive the full sound of the river and no highway or other noise; they share the same view of Paxson Mountain and are ample-sized. Their bathrooms contain a shower (no tub); the vanity is in the main room and not in the bathroom. These cabins have a queen bed, and a full bed in a raised alcove. Standard Cabins will sleep a maximum of four persons.These cabins are ideal for families traveling with small children (they love the raised bed!), or for two to three adults. We do recommend that two couples traveling together rent the Guest House or separate cabins (a full bed is a tight squeeze for most couples.)




Queen bed, plus full bed in alcove with step. Standard cabins' sink vanities are located in the main part of the cabin.

Guest House - Newly renovated and perfect for groups or large families. A full house, with large living room, fully equipped kitchen, 2 1/2 bedrooms (two queen beds and one full bed), spacious bathroom with tub/shower, and an additional bed/futon available in the living room. The kitchen is terrific for those who wish to economize by cooking for themselves. The Guest House is our most private facility, surrounded by its own copse of woods and a wildflower meadow (in season) in the front. The Guest House has wonderful views of Paxson Mountain; there is no view of the river. Guests in the front bedroom will be able to sleep to the sound of the river. Please note that the House is not a traditional log cabin and can be reserved for two or more nights only.

Please see our Amenities list at the bottom of the page.

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A comfortable living room allows guests to spread out and relax.
The futon may be used as an additional bed, if necessary.






We grow all our flowers from seed every year.


Deluxe cabins' bath vanities are outside the shower/toilet room yet are quite private from the rest of the cabin.




Sit on your cabin's deck and enjoy the late afternoon sun, sound of the river, and the view of the mountain.



The view of Paxson Mountain and surrounding greenery from the inside of our Standard Cabins, with deck in the foreground.






The Guest House and its wildflower meadow. The house's deck is a perfect sunning spot in the afternoon.


The fully-equipped and spacious kitchen (not a kitchenette) enables guests to do real cooking. Whip up a feast (or just a fried egg)!



All cabins and the Guest House have wonderful views of Paxson Mountain.

Cabin Amenities

In your Cabin or Guest House you will find the following:

  • Morgan Childs hand soap
  • Plush cotton towels and extra blankets
  • Water pitcher with our signature hand-thrown mugs
  • Wireless internet for guests bringing laptops (available in some cabins and the Great Room)
  • Alaska-themed books and magazines for your reading enjoyment
  • DVD/VCR (movies available in the office; no television by design!)
  • Cabin, trails, and activities guide
  • Facial tissue
  • Electrical outlets
  • Electric kettle; coffee and tea
  • Dressers and/or clothes hangers
  • Heaters and ceiling fans
  • Spacious decks with deck chairs
  • Full plumbing and home-sized water heater, with plenty of hot water
  • Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses with traditional Hudson Bay wool blankets
  • All cabins and the House are non-smoking and pet-free. Smoking is allowed on decks only.

Other Guest Amenities

  • Free use of mountain bikes for nearby trails
  • Great Room: A large room for conversation, fun and relaxing, with grand piano and guitar, library, ping-pong and foosball tables, puzzles and games, comfy sofas and reading nooks, projection screen for movies and slide-show talks, and lots of space and seating for groups to hold meetings. Coffee machine and kettle for tea and cocoa are available here, as well as wireless internet for those bringing laptops.

  • Kayak rentals, and nature tours. Please see our Tours page for more information.
  • Full, hot Alaskan-style breakfast available: $20 each person, per breakfast. $15 for ten years old and younger. Served in the Great Room. (Because of the vagaries of our supply run, reservations for the hot breakfast must be made when making cabin reservation. Served at 8:30 am. Cancellation and refund policy same as cabin policy. Breakfast is a fixed menu; those with dietary restrictions should choose from our a la carte items. Breakfast generally consists of an egg casserole dish, fruit salad, homemade muffins, coffee, tea, juice, etc.)
  • For those who do not want to reserve the breakfast, we also have a selection of mostly homemade a la carte breakfast items for sale, like our large homemade muffins, hard-boiled eggs from our chickens, homemade granola, yogurts, juices, etc.
  • Life jackets for all ages
  • Gift shop and snack emporium
  • Propane grills, with salmon filets, bison and garden burgers available for sale.
  • Rain gear - jackets and boots - available for no extra charge


Guests enjoying use of our complimentary bicycles on the Denali Highway.

Please note: Full cooking facilities are available only in the Guest House. We do make available a propane grill.

Magnificent Accommodations
Spectacular Scenery
Outstanding Tours and Activities

Denali Highway Cabins & Tours
(incorporating Paxson Alpine Tours)

HC02 Box 7292 Paxson (Gakona), Alaska 99586-9205
907 822 5972
cabins@denalihwy.com