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Tonglen Lake Lodge ALASKA, UNITED STATES
If you’re looking for elegance Alaska-style, Tonglen Lake Lodge is an exclusive lakeside oasis with hideaway cabins that feels like a fly-in resort but is accessible by car and only seven miles south of Denali National Park. Along with tranquillity, you’ll find an art gallery, an artisan bakery, a lake-view restaurant and a spacious lawn with a campfire circle, swings and even an outdoor stage. The two-storey, central log lodge is itself a gallery
radiating with artistic touches — handcrafted log furniture, stained-glass accents, pottery, paintings and sculpture. Owner Donna Gates welcomes you to her
homestead. She came to Denali in 1980 to work a summer job as a backcountry ranger, stayed the winter to run sled dogs and never left. In its previous life, the property was a hunting camp with a plywood shack and a trail heading up into the rugged Yanert River country. Donna has lived on this land for 40 years, and her love of the place has transformed it. Each of the lodge’s 11 log cabins comes with privacy, a cast-iron hearth, a king-size bed, a
queen-size futon and a bathroom with an oversized shower and heated floors. A short private path leads to the cabins, making each feel like a hideaway. The guest house has two wings — perfect for a
larger family, multi-generational party or travellers looking for a bit more space. The north wing has three rooms, each with a king-size bed, while the south wing has two rooms, one with a king-size bed and a single bed and the other with two single beds. Tonglen’s guests won’t need to worry about the
limited dining options in the area. Included in their stay is an artisan bakery breakfast: quiche, yogurt, homemade granola, fresh fruit, sandwiches and/or pastries, packed lunches to-go, appetisers, snacks and a five-course dinner. A wide range of Alaskan craft beers, cocktails and house wine is also included in the stay, and a further selection of wines is also available for purchase. Most dietary requirements can be accommodated. Donna is proud to say there’s not a single
television set on the entire property. There is, however, wi-fi — but after spending time here, you may be tempted to throw that laptop into the lake.
DON’T MISS Take part in guided bus tours, fishing, rafting, birdwatching, hikes and much more
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KEY FEATURES • Art gallery • Bakery • Log cabins • Wi-fi • Lake-view restaurant
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