The Rusty Salmon Lake House with Deck and Dock

Enjoy a fire overlooking the lake on the deck, or rest by the wood stove in the living room. A perfect location for enjoying Talkeetna just 10 minutes away. Dogs are welcomed.

The comfortable lakefront home overlooks Sunshine Lake with an expansive deck. There is private lake access, a rowboat, and 4 kayaks for your use. You are just one block from the Spur Road and bike path, and ten minutes from downtown Talkeetna.
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Rusty Salmon Sunshine Lakehouse Deck and Dock –Views, Wildlife, Tranquility

Relax and unwind in this peaceful, custom-built cedar home with two-story views of East Sunshine Lake in Talkeetna…

Located in a quiet, secluded neighborhood just 4 miles from the Parks Highway, this tranquil lakefront home overlooking Sunshine Lake is the perfect location to launch your Talkeetna adventure. One block from the Spur Road and bike path, you are ten minutes from downtown Talkeetna. You are just one mile from the Denali Brewery Tasting Room and Restaurant. Four minutes from a grocery store, gas station, and the Parks Highway.

We are experienced hosts that have carefully designed this home around our guests. Amenities like coffee, tea, and basic cooking supplies with necessary soaps are all included. Please note that all the mattresses are recently purchased and you will have private access to our boardwalk, a rowboat, and 4 kayaks. Much of the season we'll share a serving of complimentary salmon or halibut for our guests.

Enjoy a cup of morning coffee out on the expansive two-tier, lake view deck waking to the songs of loons. Grill a meal with friends and family out on the deck. Then, gather by the lakeside fire ring to share stories and roast smores. You might even catch an occasional wandering moose or bear swimming across the lake or walking down the driveway.

At the end of the day, retreat back to the deck and relax after a day of hiking, biking, flightseeing, or fishing. Enjoy the oversized Jacuzzi tub in the master bath and ease into your memory foam topped bed.

This beautifully accommodated custom-built lakehouse offers a comfortable and eclectic mix of modern, Alaskan, and antique décor. Designed with friends and family in mind, the spacious two-story open floor plan offers sweeping views of east Sunshine Lake.

There are hand-stained concrete floors throughout the home. On the first floor, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The living room has a new leather seven-foot sofa and two oversized leather chairs. There’s a large ceiling fan to keep air moving through the house. There is a first-floor private bedroom with a queen bed and new memory foam mattress, a luxurious down comforter, linens, and a ceiling fan. The private bathroom hosts a shower, a concrete counter, and a copper sink. Down the hall is an additional half bath with a washer and dryer.

The hand-milled birch staircase leads to the second-floor loft gathering space with an Apple TV, HD screen, and a comfortable foam sofa bed. There’s a private master bedroom with a new Casper king bed, luxurious down comforter, linens, and a ceiling fan. The ensuite bathroom has a six-foot oversized Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, concrete counter, and a double copper sink.

Whether you’re driving, riding the train, or flying up for a perfect weekend or extended stay, we welcome you to enjoy the views, wildlife, and tranquility at our lakefront home. The Rusty Salmon Sunshine Lakehouse is the perfect weekend getaway or an excellent extended stay for friends, families, and small groups.
Guest access
The entire house, deck, and yard.
The garage and basement are not accessible.
Other things to note
While we can’t promise what’s in the fridge and freezer, you are welcomed to it including salmon, halibut and moose. There is always coffee, tea and half & half.