Entire home

Spectacular mountain and glacier views at Donaho House. Kids under 12 free.

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Spectacular mountain and glacier views at Donaho House. Kids under 12 free.

Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Books
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

Map
McCarthy, AK
  • Popular LocationMcCarthy Road Information Station8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMcCarthy Footbridge9 min drive
  • AirportMcCarthy, AK (MXY)12 min drive
  • Popular LocationKennecott Visitor Center14 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
167 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 sofa bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower

Room options

Similar properties

About the area

McCarthy

At this holiday home you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from McCarthy Footbridge and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from McCarthy Road Information Station. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a sofa bed and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a stovetop and a dishwasher. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this McCarthy holiday home include McCarthy Creek and Kennecott Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • McCarthy Road Information Station - 8 min drive
  • McCarthy Creek - 9 min drive
  • McCarthy Footbridge - 9 min drive
  • Kennecott Visitor Center - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • McCarthy, AK (MXY) - 9 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.

Spectacular mountain and glacier views at Donaho House. Kids under 12 free.

Donaho House

The space

Our home is situated on 1 1/2 acres in the historic town of McCarthy with spectacular views of the Kennicott Glacier and the Wrangell Mountains. Enjoy all the comforts of home in this spacious, modern home with 3 bedrooms, a loft, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, sunroom, and a deck with a view. Our solar electric system provides the power for radiant in floor heat, lighting, washer and dryer, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The perfect place for family (kids under 12 no extra guest fee) and friends to experience all that Wrangell-St. Elias National Park has to offer.

Attractions

It’s a short walk to “downtown” McCarthy where you’ll find great restaurants/bars, guide services, flightseeing tours, a general store and a scheduled shuttle service. Enjoy a stroll around town to get a feel for this historic town and while your at it, stop by the local museum to learn the history and see all of the photos from the early days. You can sign up for a day rafting trip, a fly out day trip to a remote airstrip, or take one of many flightseeing trips available. Hop on the shuttle to visit the nearby (5 miles) town of Kennicott. Spend the day exploring the National Historic Landmark on your own or book a guided glacier hike or ice climbing. You can take a mine building tour or enjoy a great lunch at one of the restaurants in Kennicott. Visit the gift shop or just grab a beer or coffee and take in the spectacular views.

How to get here

If arriving by road, you will park at the fee based parking lot at the end of the McCarthy Road next to the west end of the footbridge. It is a short walk to the east end of the bridge where we will meet you and transport you and your gear the 1/2 mile to Donaho House. There is a luggage cart at the bridge for public use. We ask that you call from Chitina to let us know you are on schedule. That will ensure a timely pickup at the footbridge. At checkout you will be transported back to the footbridge for departure.

Drive times to McCarthy from:
Anchorage - 7-8 hours (307 miles)
Valdez -5-6 hours (180 miles)
Fairbanks -8-9 hours (370 miles)
Glennallen - 3-4 hours (127 miles)
Chitina - 2-3 hours (*60 mile gravel road. Conditions vary. Take your time).
There are typically 2 lane highways in Alaska so drive times may be longer than you’re used to. Be aware that Moose and Caribou can create a driving hazard along roads in Alaska.

If arriving by air we will pick you up at the McCarthy Airport. Wrangell Mountain Air offers air transportation from Anchorage and scheduled flights from Chitina which includes flightseeing. (Flying from Chitina allows you to avoid the 2+ hour drive on the McCarthy Road and get some spectacular views of the park from the air).

House Rules

Check-in 3-6pm. Check-out between 8 and 10am
No smoking.
We please ask that you remove your shoes in the entry
No pets.
Events by prior arrangement
Minimum age to rent 21
House is available from June 1 to September 15.

**It is important to note that check-in is from 3-6 pm. There is a $75 call out fee for arrivals after 6 pm. 6-7pm will be charged $100. Anyone arriving after 7pm will not be provided a ride from the footbridge. Check-out between 8 and 10 am.

Trash: Pack it in-pack it out. There are no landfills within 130 miles of McCarthy so we ask that guests take their trash with them upon departure. If you prefer not to there is a disposal fee that starts at $25 per 13 gallon trash bag.

Other things to note

Verizon and Copper Valley Telephone Cooperative are the only cell providers once you drive past Chitina. The signal is usually quite good for either in the area. Wifi is available at the house. Log-in information is provided at check-in.

The house has a full kitchen including a refrigerator/freezer, a 5 burner gas stove with oven, a dishwasher, pots and pans, dishes, silverware and knives. Everything you need to cook a great meal. If you don’t care to cook there is a fine dining establishment and 2 restaurants/bars in McCarthy and two in Kennicott. There are also 2 espresso shops in town. They all offer great food and dynamite coffee.

McCarthy Mercantile is a short walk from the house and stocks basic food including fresh veggies and frozen meats. They also offer a limited selection of beer, wine and spirits. Stop by for some ice cream on one of our hot summer days!

There are shuttle services available that run from the footbridge, Kennicott and the airport from 8:30am to 7pm. Check for current rates and schedules.

Wrangell Mountain Air has an office in town where you can book air transportation, flightseeing of the park and fly-in backcountry adventures. They can fly you from Chitina on their scheduled flight which includes flightseeing along the way. We highly recommend this as a way to arrive. It’s a great value for the money and avoids the drive on the McCarthy road. See their website for info and pricing.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. We look forward to providing you a great place to stay in an amazing place.

Property manager

Kelly Bay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

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

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children under 12: no additional nightly charge

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular mountain and glacier views at Donaho House. Kids under 12 free. have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spectacular mountain and glacier views at Donaho House. Kids under 12 free.?

No, Spectacular mountain and glacier views at Donaho House. Kids under 12 free. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Spectacular mountain and glacier views at Donaho House. Kids under 12 free.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Spectacular mountain and glacier views at Donaho House. Kids under 12 free.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Spectacular mountain and glacier views at Donaho House. Kids under 12 free. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Dayton, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic beyond listing
This property was beautiful, clean, and in an ideal location! From the communication to the assistance the owner exceeded all of our expectations! Great fun being there at the end of the season with local restaurants using up inventory and packing up. Great Experience! Windows were like paintings with a Northern Lights show on our last night. Just wow!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
The home was absolutely beautiful and had everything you needed. The views from the back deck were amazing. Kelly and Natalie were both communicative and helpful. They made the check in/out process easy and we’re delightful to work with. It was a wonderful few days for my family and I!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the best place in Mcarthy!!
This house is everything you can ask for - beautiful mountain and glacier views from the deck and dining area. It is well worth the money. Kitchen is equipped with everything we needed to cook for our family of 5 (best to do grocery shopping in Glenallen). We drove the Mcarthy road and lost cellular reception before Chitina, but called Kelly when we got to the footbridge in Mcarthy and he was already there waiting for us. He was super helpful with helping us book a rafting trip and other hiking recommendation. Mcarthy is a gem and well worth the drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth H., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Best I Have Stayed At!!
Every once in a while you find a diamond where you did not think there was any and this one is a huge diamond. Kelly and Natalie are the best hosts we have dealt with. So responsive and so helpful. They are the salt of the earth. You add that to how magnificent their rental is and you have a perfect vacation in store for you. Let's first talk about the location. As some might know McCarthy is out there and does not have many options when it comes to the comforts of home, like running water, hot showers, and gas cooktop to mention a few. This rental had it all and then some. The rental is beyond inviting. You feel so much at home and comfortable the moment you walk in. You are enveloped in a spectacular wooden cabin with multi-million dollar views of glaciers from your back door, back deck, and upper master room. The rental is stocked with all of the necessary items one might need. It is beyond perfect. One of the other great things about this rental is that you are so close to everything. Yes McCarthy is not that big but being only 3 to 4 minutes walking distance from downtown McCarthy, the shuttle, and the great restaurants this rental is perfectly located. If you have the chance to stay at this rental you will not be disappointed, but will feel as though you won the lottery. Thank you again for the most magnificent chance to stay at your rental. We are grateful for the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023