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
Jeffreda Knight
We stayed in the Carlo loft, it was absolutely beautiful. It was SUPER clean and well stocked. Just a beautiful space. I had the meatloaf and eggs in the Cafe, superb. Service was excellent as well. Would HIGHLY recommend staying and eating here.
Ken Zerkel
Great place to stay if you're visiting Denali. Appears they have two generations of cabins, should opt for the newer ones if possible. Baseboard heaters in the older ones can get very hot and melt anyting put against them.
Owner is friendly and on top of things. The place is well run. They have a great dining area and very reasonably priced food, good quality also! Sometimes these remote places don't have fresh ingredients, but Creekside does. They also have a nice fire pit for relaxing in the evening.
DIVYASHREE VIJAYKUMAR
Beautiful and very serene out here. Even if you don’t stay in the cabins, stop by for breakfast/brunch. Food is great too.
Michael Kleman
Amazing food. Very accommodating. The meal was so good I want to boom a cabin and stay there. Our waiter, Michael, was great. The Mooster Burger was fantastic. Chicken tenders were hand cut and breaded. All around great. Go there.
Mike Jones
We really enjoyed our 3-night stay here. The sound of the rushing creek just outside our cabin window was like nitrous oxide, super relaxing to sleep to. The breakfast burritos at the restaurant were huge and delicious! Definitely recommend.
Greg Howes
Great place with very good restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location about 15 minutes south of the park entrance. Cabin style rooms along a creek. Central outdoor covered pavilion and fire pit. I give them a strong recommendation.
They have wifi, but phone service is spotty. No TV, but that's not why you're there.
Michael Hernandez
Fully contained cabin. We stayed in the Carlo house and the cabin was super clean and all the bedroom beds were very comfortable. Cabin accommodations exceed our expectations. Half of us utilized the sauna which was a plus. Kitchen was well supplied. I would highly recommend.
Verified Hotel Guest
Positive: Great location near the park entrance, rooms were spacious, clean, had all the products you need (shampoo, conditioner, coffee, cream etc), the amenities on the property were great as well (cafe, campfire, river, laundry etc)
Kim Handy
Great experience all around. Cabin was immaculate and very well maintained. Staff was friendly, helpful and courteous. Loved having the Cafe right there. Food was delicious and all made from scratch. Beautiful views. Would recommend without any hesitations
Jessica Walker
The creek side cabins are amazing. The room was clean, comfortable and beautiful. The restaurant has the most delicious food and service was great! What a blessing this place is. It’s outside of the hostel of the park and tourist area but close enough.