Day 3 pt. 4 - Denali Dome Home

It's not often that I would bother making a post about our accommodations, but the Denali Dome Home is one of the most unique places we've ever stayed.

Originally when I was looking for lodging back in February, I struggled to find a place to fit the 5 of us and panic-booked a less-than-stellar cabin south of the park. Eventually I realized we would need a rental car but there are no chain rental agencies in Denali, so I followed a lead on a local family who rents cars.

I called and asked her about renting a car and as we talked and I told her where we were staying she kindly asked with some skepticism why we were staying at the shady cabins. I told her that we were traveling with my dad and had trouble finding a place to fit all 5 of us. She took that as an opportunity to tell me about the bed & breakfast that they run north of Denali in Healy. She found that they had availability to give us two great rooms and gave us a discounted rate. The pictures online were okay and the reviews were stellar, so I said sign us up!

This place exceeded all my expectations. The dome looks weathered from the driveway, but walking in is an experience. Light floods in from the windows and the wood planks are designed to mimic the pentagon shape of the window. There is a beautiful series of paintings that climb the stairway. The whole place is warm and inviting.

Each morning we were served a great breakfast and had snacks available and our own mini fridge. The last night there boys decided to get fancy and check out the sauna, E was especially fond of the fluffy robe.

The common areas were so comfortable. On our last night Dad, Nate & I stayed in the living room chatting with other travelers when a mama moose and her baby strolled into the backyard.

We will always remember this stay fondly.Read more