McKinley Creekside Cabins, Café & Bakery
Review of McKinley Creekside Cabins, Café & Bakery
McKinley Creekside Cabins, Café & Bakery is a small locally owned and operated boutique Alaskan lodge, restaurant, and bakery. Located just 15 minutes from Denali National Park in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, this establishment offers thoughtful accommodations close to the park.
The cabins and rooms at McKinley Creekside Cabins are cozy and comfortable, providing a peaceful retreat for visitors. The lodge rooms are nice and clean, with hot water for a relaxing shower after a day of exploring. The cabins, situated along the creek, offer a million-dollar view without being overpriced. Guests can fall asleep to the soothing sound of the creek running and wake up to breathtaking views from their cabin porches.
The on-site café and bakery at McKinley Creekside Cabins are a highlight for guests. The food is fresh, simple, and delicious, with a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The café's specialties include Holly's Thai Stir Fry, smoked salmon dip, Duke's Burger, and nightly specials that are always wonderful and unique. The bakery delights guests with freshly baked cinnamon rolls, strawberry rhubarb coffee cake, and a wide selection of desserts and pastries.
One of the standout features of McKinley Creekside Cabins is the friendly and knowledgeable staff. Visitors consistently praise the owners and staff for being some of the most friendly and helpful people they have encountered in their travels. The staff takes the time to talk to guests, make suggestions on their favorite things to do, and provide excellent service throughout their stay.
The grounds and gardens of McKinley Creekside Cabins are absolutely stunning, adding to the overall charm and beauty of the property. The picnic area with BBQs is a great spot for guests to enjoy a meal outdoors while surrounded by nature. Nearby hiking trails offer opportunities for outdoor exploration and adventure.
Overall, McKinley Creekside Cabins, Café & Bakery is a gem in the Denali National Park area. With its thoughtful accommodations, delicious food, friendly staff, and beautiful surroundings, it provides an excellent base for visitors looking to experience the wonders of Denali National Park and Preserve.
From the business
"McKinley Creekside Cabins, Café, & Bakery is a small locally owned and operated boutique Alaskan lodge, restaurant and bakery. Creekside is located just 15 minutes from Denali National Park on beautiful Carlo Creek, surrounded by mountains. We cater to independent visitors and small groups looking for thoughtful accommodations close to Denali National Park."
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Deborah Kocsis
Very comfortable beds, coarse bath linens, good WiFi, no cell service, smoke detector disabled. Clean. Both bathrooms in the Carlo Guest Cabin were missing soap/shower gel and my request to address problems ended up in their spam folder. Limited channels on cable so no World Cup Final or Wimbledon Final.
Alexander Price
Nice being in a small resort. Great views of mountains and the creek. On-site restaurant was very convenient and a great experience every time.
Max Kerlin
Great place. Clean, quiet cabins on a bold creek, excellent food, super service. Close enough to the park but not in Glitter Gulch. Look no further if you have wheels.
Kellie Sutfin
Great location! Super friendly staff! Their new chalet building has amazingly beautiful and huge rooms and their cafe has delicious food that's all made from scratch!
John Flatley
Beautiful location with cabins right on the creek. Comfortable bed and extremely clean room. Staff are all friendly and helpful. Highly recommend as a base for exploring Denali
Hawkeye 454
A beautiful place with an awesome, friendly and very service oriented staff! Best food in the area, highly recommend.
Irene Hecht
My Husband and I had supper and Breakfast at this wonderful place ! Friendly staff and great food ! We unfortunately did not stay here but had booked at another place ! If we are ever in Denali National.park we will definitely be staying here ! 😊💖💕👍🏼
Wayne S
Small but cozy creek side cabin, very clean and comes with a fridge and microwave. Conveniently located just 13 miles from the Denali National Park entrance. Friendly staff who are willing to help.
Mike Nowlan
Cabins were amazing. Great place to relax and unwind. The cafe was easily one of my favorite places to dine in Alaska
Jennifer Cano
This is the best place I have ever stayed in and the best place I stayed in Alaska. It's so clean and the cabins are just so great. Also the views you get are just stunning and you are really close to Denali.