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

Houston vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Houston, AK
  • Place, Lazy Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska Native Heritage Center
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska Regional Hospital
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

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About the area

Houston

In Houston .You'll find Stepan Lake and Lazy Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Loon Lake and Lynda Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lazy Lake - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hatcher Pass Management Area - 37 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center - 57 min drive - 95.8 km
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 59 min drive - 99.8 km
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 61 min drive - 103.2 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 20 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floaters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Silver Fox Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Cadilac Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pho Lucky - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aardvark Catering and Pizza Thyme - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

About this space Step back in time to 1956! Climb aboard this authentic Douglas DC-6 Air Freighter, a legendary aircraft that spent decades hauling critical fuel and cargo to remote Alaskan villages.

Now retired from the skies, it has been converted into a unique 2-bedroom, 1-bath home. Located on our active private runway, you can sleep surrounded by aviation history, explore the original cockpit, and enjoy modern comforts inside a fuselage that has circled the globe.

The space ✈️ The "Freighter" Layout:

The Entry: Enter via the original Aft Cargo Loading Door—just like the freight used to! You'll step into a Mud Room (perfect for winter gear) with a washer and dryer.

Living Area: A spacious open-plan living room and dining area inside the main fuselage.

Kitchen: Fully equipped for cooking meals during your stay.

The Cockpit: Fully preserved! Take a seat in the Captain's chair and imagine flying through the Alaskan wilderness in the 50s.

🛏️ Sleeping Quarters (2 Bed / 1 Bath):

Master Suite: Comfortable and private.

Guest Bedroom: Perfect for friends or family.

Bathroom: Full residential bathroom (no cramped airplane lavatories here!).

📍 The Property:

Located on a 1,700ft private active airstrip.

Outdoor Deck: Yes, you have access to the wing deck!

Parking: Plenty of room for your car, truck, or even your own bush plane.

Activities: Access to hiking trails (summer) and snow machine/XC ski networks (winter) right from the property. We are 10 minutes from restaurants/groceries and 1 hour from Anchorage.

Guest access You have exclusive access to the entire DC-6 aircraft, including the wing deck and the cockpit.

Other things to note

Industrial History: This was a working cargo plane for over 50 years. We have preserved many original industrial parts, switches, and metal edges for authenticity. Because of this, the space is not child-proof. It was built for cargo, not crawling babies. Please supervise children closely to avoid bumps or scrapes on original equipment.

Guest Fees: The base rate covers 2 guests. Additional guests incur a fee of $50/person per night.

Communication: We answer messages 9am-6pm. Your host is a pilot and may be flying, so please use the contact methods provided in the house manual.

Tours: We offer flight tours, glacier landings, and bear viewing directly from the property! Ask us about booking an adventure.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 218 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such an amazing experience! John the host was utterly amazing and made my birthday boys trip so memorable! Do not hesitate to book this property if you have a love for aviation, love for an Alaskan experience or just “plane” want to work with an amazing host who wants to be sure that your trip to Alaska is amazing. Working with John and his amazing customer service, his passion for aviation is evident. He was knowledgeable and clearly a wonderful custodian for future aviators! Would highly recommend!!!! Hope to work with him again!! 10 stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ava K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super neat experience and super fun to take out of state family. Never got the check in instructions and had to search other listings to find the property managers number. Other than that hiccup, our stay was great and they were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
staying here was all part of the adventure! Absolutely love the tranquility of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025