Huck Hobbit's Homestead

For those who come to Alaska to see it for its true natural beauty this is the place for you. This place is a great place to retreat to any day! It is an opportunity to investigate a simpler style of living, one filled with old style tasks like fetching and warming water for a shower, sitting by a warm stove, and playing cards by the light of a kerosene lamp. The hostel offers a spectacular view of an open clearing (great for spotting wildlife) and a mountain peeking through a forest in the distance. This place is well worth the drive and offers a convenient place to stay in the Wrangell St. Elias Preserve. There are easily accessible hikes, and also great canoeing in the area.

The owners are very personable. The hostel requires a small hike to get to, but that was exactly what I wanted. The facility is a traditional Alaskan-style log cabin, with beautiful burl architecture and lots of wood. Skins also adorn the walls. There is no electricity, but there is a gas stove and light, and the owners had a roaring fire in the wood-burning oven with a large pot of hot water waiting for us when we arrived. There is also no running water, but an outhouse and gravity shower are available.