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Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony

Houston vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 328 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Houston, AK
  • Place, Lazy Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stepan Lake
    ‪4 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 .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Houston vacation home, you'll find Stepan Lake and Lazy Lake. Loon Lake and Lynda Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lazy Lake - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Stepan Lake - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center - 57 min drive - 96.1 km
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 59 min drive - 100.2 km
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 61 min drive - 103.2 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 17 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.

Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony

About this space Welcome to the "Wrangell" at the famous Pilot Lodge! This charming tiny house offers the perfect blend of woodlands and aviation. Located just 10 minutes from Big Lake, it is a cozy, budget-friendly home base for your Alaskan adventure.

The best part? As a guest of the Wrangell, you get exclusive access to the communal areas of our neighboring Boeing 727 Jet—including the wing deck for BBQs and the fuselage lounge!

The space 🌲 The Cabin (Your Private Space):

The Loft: Sleep amongst the trees in the upstairs bedroom loft, featuring a private balcony deck perfect for morning coffee or watching Alaskan sunsets.

Full Amenities: Despite being "tiny," this cabin pulls no punches. It includes a full kitchen for cooking meals and a complete private bathroom.

Views: Overlooks the woods and the airfield activity.

✈️ The "Extension" (Your Bonus Space): Why stay inside? You are welcome to walk over to our retired Boeing 727 Lodge (located right next door).

Wing Deck: Grill your dinner on the wing of a real jet.

Fuselodge: Play ping pong or hang out in the communal lounge inside the aircraft.

📍 The Location:

Located on a private airfield property where aviation meets nature.

10 minutes to Big Lake (boating, fishing, ice fishing).

Easy access to flight tours and trails right from your doorstep.

Guest access You have exclusive, private use of the entire Tiny House. Additionally, you have shared access to the Boeing 727 communal areas, including the wing deck grill and the interior lounge/game area.

Other things to note

Stairs: Please note the sleeping area is in a loft accessible by stairs/ladder, so you must be comfortable climbing.

Winter Travel: The property is accessible year-round, but we recommend 4WD/AWD in winter months.

House Rules: No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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: 300 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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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Aviation Retreat: Tiny Home w/ Private Balcony Reviews

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Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carolene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
An interesting property! Definitely still being developed, were are excited to see how it looks when it's all done! The house itself was nice, very modern, no TV. Three of us stayed here, one on the futon. We were hoping there would be some kind of bedding for the futon, but we had to supply some ourselves. Futon was also uncomfortable and crumby from the last guests - I suggest you bring a camping pad if you have a third person with you. Deck was nice as there is no other space to comfortably hang out outside; buildings are very close together. We made the three of us work in there but the place was really meant for only 2 people. We also did not get directions to the property until 4pm (which was check-in). The route Google Maps gives you is not correct so you have to wait for the directions. Don't plan on checking in right at 4pm, you have to wait and do some driving. Good place to heat some meals and sleep. Again, loved the uniqueness of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025