Family-friendly vacation rentals in Houston

Lake house with stunning sunsets !

Come watch the beautiful sunsets on a private lake in the lively town of Big Lake. Our fully-furnished modern home has stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, on demand water heater and so much more! It accommodates 6 guests. With a king size bed in the master, a queen in the second room, and a sleeper sofa in the living room. Enjoy grilling on our Blackstone grill in the backyard. This property is a perfect location for adventure or unwinding from it all. The possibilities are endless !

1956 DC-6 Cargo Plane: Sleep in an Alaskan Legend

Climb aboard back to 1956! This DC-6 air freighter spent its life flying the skies of Alaska, hauling critical frieght and fuel to remote villages around the state. Now you can climb aboard for one last flight and stay in this 2 bedroom, 1 bath airplane house with full kitchen, living room, and cockpit! The DC-6 airplane house is located alongside our private airstrip (1,700ft long) and has plenty of room for your car, truck, and bushplane parking. Airplane house#2 https://Airbnb.com/h/dc-9/

Top King Value • Kitchen • Wifi • Northern Lights

Best Overall King Value - Full House at Mile 73, a welcoming & pet-friendly vacation rental ideally located for exploring Willow, Denali, Talkeetna, and beyond. With a king and twin beds, Toyo heater & cozy woodstove, a fully equipped kitchen, hot shower, and comfortable spaces for sleeping, dining, and working, this entire house is the perfect spot for any adventure. Enjoy Northern Lights viewing, and partake in one of our family friendly sled dog tours. 40 Alaskan Huskies excited to meet you.

Whispering Pines Hideaway~Secluded, Rustic, Cozy

Your quintessential Alaskan cabin in the woods! Welcome to Whispering Pines Hideaway, a charming and rustic cabin that sits atop a forested hill. The cabin feels secluded and peaceful, yet is in a central location close to all the Palmer/Wasilla area has to offer and also a quick drive to Anchorage. Enjoy some local coffee or tea on the deck, admire art by local Alaskan artists, and sit by the fireplace and read a book by an Alaskan author. You are sure to be cozy in this home away from home.

Waterfront Cabin on Big Lake: Hot Tub & Sauna

Join us at Alaska's Year-Round Playground! Enjoy the beauty of Mt. McKinley & Sleeping Lady right outside your front door. With this dog friendly property, the whole family can relax & make great memories together! We also rent: (summer) Pontoon Boats, Jet Ski's, Kayaks, Paddle Boards. (winter) Snowmachines! Sleep comfy on the beds made up w/ nice linens in our prime location! Relax in a chair, sit by the fire, take a hot tub, sauna, catch a fish or just watch the sunset or the Northern Lights.

Riverfront, Authentic, Luxury Log Cabin-Bison

Come and enjoy a refreshing stay in this luxury custom log cabin where you'll feel like you're in a treehouse! This cabin sleeps a total of 5, so it's perfect for families or couples as you enjoy nature as well as each other! If fishing, kayaking, Hatcher Pass, hiking or biking is in your plans, this is the place for you! It offers the best of both worlds being located on the Parks Highway for easy access to all your day trips and a short 150' walk to the Little Susitna River in the backyard!

Nichols Nook

Nestled in the serene woods of Houston, Alaska, Nichols Nook is a cozy dry cabin offering an authentic Alaskan experience. This tiny retreat provides a peaceful basecamp for exploring the sights like Hatcher Pass, Denali, fishing rivers like the Susitna River, and watching the norther lights. With rustic charm and essential comforts, it's ideal for travelers seeking simplicity and tranquility. Enjoy the natural beauty surrounding the cabin, making it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts.

Tranquil couple's getaway, mountain views, trails

A peaceful escape retreat, the Aurora Lights Cabins are independent, family-run, studio cabins in a picturesque setting overlooking the Chugach Mountain Range and backed up to protected wilderness land which hosts sandhill cranes in summer and moose year-round. Our meticulously designed cabin offers unique salmon-themed decor, a king-sized bed OR 2 twin beds, black-out curtains and blinds for relaxing sleep even in the midnight sun, air conditioning, heater, bathroom, and a kitchenette.

Lakeside Sunrise Cabin on Knik Lake-2 bedrooms.

The views from the large windows and deck are stunning. Try some fishing, skating, kayaking, swimming or walk the trails. Grilling on the deck or a bonfire ( ask for firewood) overlooking the lake are great evening activities. Not the outdoor type, you’ll find this a peaceful place to unwind. Located 13 miles from Wasilla makes this spot ideal as your hub to exploring Alaska. We are happy to host your pets(dogs only) pets not allowed in any beds. Excessive pet hair will be charged $50.

Pioneer Peak Haven

Beautiful new log cabin that's perfect for families or small groups. The cabin has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has a large great room with a spacious kitchen and dining area on one side and a living area on the other. This cabin has beautiful views of Pioneer Peak and surrounding mountains. It's very close to many recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, fishing, 4 wheeling etc. It's 40 minutes from Anchorage. Washer and dryer in cabin. No pets please.

Lakefront Rustic Log Cabin Glamping, Near Big Lake

Rustic Lakefront log cabin with a private outdoor steam room (*) on a quiet, non-motorized lake near the Big Lake recreation area and on the way to Denali. Warm up in the steam room after a day of exploring. Kayak and paddle boat right from the dock (June–September), firepit, and watch for moose, cranes, and swans passing through the yard. Kitchen with bar seating, private lake access, and peaceful nature all around. Sleeps 5 comfortably, up to 7.

Two Lakes Cabin

Nestled between two lakes with some of the best lake trout fishing in the Matanuska Valley, enjoy your stay at our quaint 1940's homestead cabin. Don't worry, we have added modern conveniences to make your stay comfortable. Sip coffee at my granny's table while you plan your day, take in the mountain views from your kayak on the lake, and enjoy a cozy evening campfire. Make this cabin your home base as you explore some of Alaska’s top attractions!