Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, including designated parking for RVs, buses, and trucks.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of USD 35.00, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property is not wheelchair accessible and does not provide specific accessibility features for guests with disabilities.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Talkeetna, within a 10-minute drive of attractions such as the Talkeetna Historical Society Museum and Aurora Dora, approximately 1.9 miles from Village Park and Nagley's General Store.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 3 children aged 5 years and younger can stay free per registered adult when occupying the parent's or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Meandering Moose Lodging

What guests think

Meandering Moose Lodging offers a quiet, wooded retreat a short drive from Talkeetna, with comfortable cabins and lodge rooms, friendly hosts, and welcoming common areas, though access involves a rough dirt road.

Guests frequently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds, spacious suites with private bathrooms and laundry, and homey common areas, while a few note small or tight layouts in some cabins and occasional loft stairs that are steep. Several reviews highlight well-equipped kitchens, grills, porches, and fire pits for self‑catering, but some cabins use nearby external or shared bathrooms; a few report barking dogs or weak Wi‑Fi, and walking to town can be lengthy. Expect a peaceful, rustic stay best suited to travelers comfortable with a quiet, off‑the‑beaten‑path setting.

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Facilities

Guests highlight well-equipped shared kitchens, spacious common rooms, porches/decks, fire pits and a BBQ, with laundry available in some suites. These features make self-catering and relaxing on site easy.

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Rod

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not far from town. Very secluded which is super nice. Lodge is a real log cabin. Very roomy and we were able to wash laundry here too.

10

Alane

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved our stay at Meandering Moose. We had the upstairs suite which had a private bathroom, washer/dryer, and lots of room. In the shared kitchen area, we had access to the refrigerator and coffee each morning! Stacey greeted us when we arrived and was available throughout our stay if we needed anything. We loved the area!!

8

Judy

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful lodge. Quiet rooms; well stocked kitchen as far as utensils, dishes and refrigerator space. Has a bbq if choose not to go out for dinner. Would have enjoyed one of the two patios with fire pits but rained during our stay. House has very nice decorations and plenty of seating in main room It is a bit far from Talkeetna so must use your car.

10

Richard

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved this place and our room was great. It had dark curtains, which was so convenient for sleeping when the sun rises so early in the summer. Our room in the lodge was a sliding door away from the very nice shared kitchen with two big refrigerators for storing guest’s food. Very well equipped. We also received some great help from Stacey, the owner/ manager.

10

thomas k

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Meandering Moose is a lovely property cared for by the owners…upon arrival we met Stacy one of the owners and she greeted us with a welcoming smile. The hotel has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and microwaveable popcorn is available for guests. There’s a lovely porch to sit on and relax as well as a huge shared living room for guests. We stayed in the suite so we had access to our own private bathroom and washer and dryer. The Meandering Moose is conveniently located as we only traveled a couple minutes for the glacier plane excursion.

10

Amma Vallentin

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Peacefull and very nice place. Well equipment in the ketchen.

10

Pam

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. We appreciated the large kitchen area.

10

Birgit

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Suite was great - cosy and clean. Shared living room, deck and kitchen are really nice. You feel like at home. Lodging is not downtown. You can walk it takes about 30-40 minutes depends where you would like to go. 40 minutes walk to train station too. The only thing is that we could hear huskies parking but this is Alaska-Feeling 😉😀

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Thomas

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the main lodge which featured a spacious, well-appointed, homey common area. Our room was terrific with super comfortable bed and private deck. Stacy, our host, was generous and accommodating. Wish we had all ten nights in Alaska here instead of just one on the way to Denali.

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Steven

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay after roughing it with some camping for a few nights. Much needed shower and rest, and a massive, well-equipped kitchen! Plus the wonderful porches with fire pits. Hosts were wonderful and the town of Talkeetna is *fantastic*. Highly recommend!

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Cleanliness

Reviews commonly describe the lodge, suites, and cabins as very clean and well kept. A few note the external/shared bathrooms could be cleaner and mention some clutter around the grounds.

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Karen

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was VERY cute and clean. However, it did not have a bathroom in the cabin which was NOT in bold print anywhere in the description so we didn't find out until we checked in. We had to walk to a separate building - and a bear had been spotted a few weeks earlier. I need to get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom so that was a major issue.

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Cynthia

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Make sure you know what you are booking. This property is way off the beaten path down a dirt road with no cell service. They have a small lodge and a few cabins. Every room is different. Our cabin ended up being dry, which I did not realize when booking. We had a private bathroom, but it was in a different building. The cabin was nice, comfortable and clean. The bathroom was inconvenient and could have been cleaner. The owners were very pleasant.

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Juanita

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the fact that the lodge felt remote but was still close to Talkeetna. It was difficult to get a nice photo of the property due to clutter around it. It stands to reason that all that stuff is either used to maintain or kept in case, but maybe should be moved to a different location so not to affect what you are doing inside.

10

Michael

27 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great cabin. Very clean, owners very nice. Overall had a great stay.

10

Rachael

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet, clean lovely space- the owner was very attentive.

10

Jimmy

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable. Super easy check in. The room was extremely clean. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in Talkeetna.

10

Patricia

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean, comfortable and close to the center of Talkeetna. The host, Stacy, was extremely helpful and friendly. We will definitely stay at this property next time we are in Talkeetna!

10

Ben

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our time here! It's a beautiful property that was extremely clean and well-managed. The owners are wonderful and helpful, and made it such a great experience. Would definitely stay here again

10

Pam

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. We appreciated the large kitchen area.

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Katherine

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time at the main lodge in a recently completed room on the main floor with its own private access and excellent bed and brand new toilet area. Tastefully decorated with crafty wildlife images and the facility was spotless!

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Rooms

Accommodations range from spacious lodge suites (some with private bath and washer/dryer) to small rustic cabins; beds are generally comfortable, but some layouts feel tight and a few cabins have steep loft stairs. Wi‑Fi can be weak in some cabins, and some rooms use shared or external bathrooms.

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matt

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

5 min down the road from downtown Talkeetna. Peaceful and quiet. Good blackout curtains. Good ceiling fan. Newer build. Bathroom whirl pool. Nice host. Would highly recommend.

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Rodney

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute little cabin in a peaceful and wooded location. Thoughtfully equipped with all you’d need for a short stay. The bed was difficult to get into because there was only 12” from the wall to the side of the bed so it was a problem because with both have mobility limitations. Should be fine if you’re younger.

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Joyce

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We got the upstairs suite and it was amazing. Out of all the places we’ve stayed at in Alaska, this is our fave. We had our own bathroom with a washer and dryer in-unit!!! Shared kitchen and living room. Very homey and private. Super happy with our stay. It was very clean too!!!

10

Benjamin

30 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t realize that I would be sharing a bathroom in the main house (maybe I didn’t read the listing closely enough?) but it was a comfortable and economical night sleep. Secluded, authentically Alaskan and cozy place to spend a night before my early morning glacier flight. Having stayed at the cruise tourist factory that is the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge for two nights, I highly recommend the Meandering moose lodge over that any day!

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Phillip

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Poor signage and directions. Put 4 older 60 people in a cabin with pull down stairs. Had a little hassle to come to an agreement to get a different cabin. The second cabin still had steep stairs.

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Richard

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved this place and our room was great. It had dark curtains, which was so convenient for sleeping when the sun rises so early in the summer. Our room in the lodge was a sliding door away from the very nice shared kitchen with two big refrigerators for storing guest’s food. Very well equipped. We also received some great help from Stacey, the owner/ manager.

10

Carol

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We weren't quite sure what to expect as we traveled the dirt road away from the main town but wow, what a great place! Our room was HUGE and we had the lobby and kitchen below us to use as well. So quiet at night too. And just a quick drive into town. We all gave it big thumbs up!

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Jennifer

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was accommodating, clean and I didn't want to leave pet friendly. The entire experience was breathtaking. Only down side was the wifi quit as soon as you went in the cabin probably due to the roof, but that was ok for i needed a bit of a break.. Thank you Stacy for being so welcoming

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Charles

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We were looking for something off the beaten track. It was a bit more primitive than I expected. We stayed in the "Munching Moose" cabin. It was smaller than I expected. It had a small refrigerator, a kitchen sink,toilet, and shower. The bed was comfortable but it was difficult to get in and out of since it filled up one end of the cabin. The owners were friendly and res

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Birgit

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Suite was great - cosy and clean. Shared living room, deck and kitchen are really nice. You feel like at home. Lodging is not downtown. You can walk it takes about 30-40 minutes depends where you would like to go. 40 minutes walk to train station too. The only thing is that we could hear huskies parking but this is Alaska-Feeling 😉😀

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Service

Hosts are widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and responsive, with easy check-in and occasional flexibility or upgrades. One review reports a privacy concern, and another mentions difficulty changing cabins.

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Jason

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely perfect for us and our toddler. Would recommend without reservation! Great hosts!

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Thomas

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place to stay! Great cabins and property. Super smooth check in and out. Highly recommend staying here!

10

Jimmy

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable. Super easy check in. The room was extremely clean. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in Talkeetna.

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Olya

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

well, it was great till it wasn't! i was under impression that we booking a hotel-like-room and it turned out that owner had a freedom to walk into my room when I was in bed and talk to me like I am 12 year old! well, non of that is acceptable, if you have a rules, post them or let people know, if you don't like kids - say that in your ad ... but definitely never walk into someone's room when they in bed in pj's and insult them ...

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Patricia

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean, comfortable and close to the center of Talkeetna. The host, Stacy, was extremely helpful and friendly. We will definitely stay at this property next time we are in Talkeetna!

10

Nathalie

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the main lodge and had plenty of space for our family of 4 and a lot more privacy than in the larger hotels. The room was comfortable and the host very friendly.

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Debra

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Original booking was for a lodge room but owners upgraded me to a cabin at no extra cost. Super cute cabin. No frills but comfortable. It is not within walking distance of Talkeetna, so I do recommend having a vehicle. There is a dog kennel somewhere in the neighborhood with lots of barking but did quiet down in the night and had no trouble sleeping. Hosts were very nice. I would absolutely recommend for a quick stay at an affordable price.

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nate

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hosts, we had a wonderful stay.

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Thomas

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the main lodge which featured a spacious, well-appointed, homey common area. Our room was terrific with super comfortable bed and private deck. Stacy, our host, was generous and accommodating. Wish we had all ten nights in Alaska here instead of just one on the way to Denali.

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Linda

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our flight was late and we were very kind exceptions to check-in. It is a lovely place.

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Location

Secluded, quiet woodland setting a short drive from Talkeetna; walking can take 30–40 minutes. Several note the rough dirt access road, and a few mention occasional dog barking.

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Julie

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a bit out of town but nice stay.

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matt

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

5 min down the road from downtown Talkeetna. Peaceful and quiet. Good blackout curtains. Good ceiling fan. Newer build. Bathroom whirl pool. Nice host. Would highly recommend.

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Don

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute little cabin in the woods. Close to town. Really quiet

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Cynthia

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Make sure you know what you are booking. This property is way off the beaten path down a dirt road with no cell service. They have a small lodge and a few cabins. Every room is different. Our cabin ended up being dry, which I did not realize when booking. We had a private bathroom, but it was in a different building. The cabin was nice, comfortable and clean. The bathroom was inconvenient and could have been cleaner. The owners were very pleasant.

8

Rongping

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lodge inside is great. However, the road leading to the place is poorly maintained.

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Judy

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful lodge. Quiet rooms; well stocked kitchen as far as utensils, dishes and refrigerator space. Has a bbq if choose not to go out for dinner. Would have enjoyed one of the two patios with fire pits but rained during our stay. House has very nice decorations and plenty of seating in main room It is a bit far from Talkeetna so must use your car.

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Carol

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We weren't quite sure what to expect as we traveled the dirt road away from the main town but wow, what a great place! Our room was HUGE and we had the lobby and kitchen below us to use as well. So quiet at night too. And just a quick drive into town. We all gave it big thumbs up!

10

James

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an excellent isolated and quiet place. Beautiful!!

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Jeff

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Meandering Moose was the perfect spot close to Talkeetna but far enough away from the tourist traffic. The rooms were clean. We stayed in the lodge with other guests but everyone was quiet and pleasant. On the way out we saw a mother moose nursing her calf. It topped off our visit.

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Birgit

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Suite was great - cosy and clean. Shared living room, deck and kitchen are really nice. You feel like at home. Lodging is not downtown. You can walk it takes about 30-40 minutes depends where you would like to go. 40 minutes walk to train station too. The only thing is that we could hear huskies parking but this is Alaska-Feeling 😉😀

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Dining

Guests appreciate the well-equipped shared kitchens, coffee/tea supplies, and a BBQ for self-catering, and several mention helpful local dining recommendations from the hosts.

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Richard

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great host, very helpful with dining options for dining and exploring. Picked the local Latitude restaurant on her advice, perfect. House is perfect.

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Alane

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved our stay at Meandering Moose. We had the upstairs suite which had a private bathroom, washer/dryer, and lots of room. In the shared kitchen area, we had access to the refrigerator and coffee each morning! Stacey greeted us when we arrived and was available throughout our stay if we needed anything. We loved the area!!

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Judy

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful lodge. Quiet rooms; well stocked kitchen as far as utensils, dishes and refrigerator space. Has a bbq if choose not to go out for dinner. Would have enjoyed one of the two patios with fire pits but rained during our stay. House has very nice decorations and plenty of seating in main room It is a bit far from Talkeetna so must use your car.

10

Richard

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved this place and our room was great. It had dark curtains, which was so convenient for sleeping when the sun rises so early in the summer. Our room in the lodge was a sliding door away from the very nice shared kitchen with two big refrigerators for storing guest’s food. Very well equipped. We also received some great help from Stacey, the owner/ manager.

10

thomas k

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Meandering Moose is a lovely property cared for by the owners…upon arrival we met Stacy one of the owners and she greeted us with a welcoming smile. The hotel has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and microwaveable popcorn is available for guests. There’s a lovely porch to sit on and relax as well as a huge shared living room for guests. We stayed in the suite so we had access to our own private bathroom and washer and dryer. The Meandering Moose is conveniently located as we only traveled a couple minutes for the glacier plane excursion.

10

Amma Vallentin

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Peacefull and very nice place. Well equipment in the ketchen.

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Pam

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. We appreciated the large kitchen area.

10

Birgit

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Suite was great - cosy and clean. Shared living room, deck and kitchen are really nice. You feel like at home. Lodging is not downtown. You can walk it takes about 30-40 minutes depends where you would like to go. 40 minutes walk to train station too. The only thing is that we could hear huskies parking but this is Alaska-Feeling 😉😀

10

Steven

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay after roughing it with some camping for a few nights. Much needed shower and rest, and a massive, well-equipped kitchen! Plus the wonderful porches with fire pits. Hosts were wonderful and the town of Talkeetna is *fantastic*. Highly recommend!

10

Kathleen

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful lodge! Wonderful kitchen - prepared a lot of meals in the house. We saw a moose outside our window! We had a great time and felt very comfortable. Hosts were very welcoming!

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Meandering Moose Lodging

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the Uppity Moose

Mangy Moose Cabin

Snoozin Moose Cabin

the Big Deck Moose

the Swuite Moose

Cozy Moose Cabin (No Running Water)

Munchin Moose Cabin

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