Alaska Sunset View Resort

The perfect winter wedding location! Views of Denali Peak across the snow covered lake from two story floor to ceiling windows wowed our out of state guests. We were able to bring in our own caterer, decorations, and use the dock for vows. Two sweeping staircases, either side of the deck offered options for the bride to walk down the aisle in style. The outside features a multilevel deck and one area has two fire pits under a covered area which extended our party space. The large front deck was perfect for overhead drone photos! It's legal to shoot fireworks here and so they let us do that off the frozen lake. Wow!
And, there is a lodge you can rent. It's just 100' away and sleeps 24. Jacuzzi tubs, all the kitchen equipment and dishes you need for a fun weekend! We could not be more satisfied with this venue. Exceptional! More...

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Gorgeous view with a great wedding venue!

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This resort was beautiful. I mean, absolutely gorgeous. It was the perfect, quiet place to have an intimate and romantic wedding. The staff was well-prepared and helpful. I enjoyed the ease with which they tackled obstacles and helped the day go smoothly for me. More...

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We had wonderful retreat in your beautiful home thank you

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We had a group retreat for 26 of the women/girls of our church. The scenery was lovely, and we stayed at the huge "McKinley View Inn". The bedrooms of this home all had private bathrooms and the staff even provided one rollaway for a …MoreWe had a group retreat for 26 of the women/girls of our church. The scenery was lovely, and we stayed at the huge "McKinley View Inn". The bedrooms of this home all had private bathrooms and the staff even provided one rollaway for a daughter to stay in the same room as her mother. The rooms ranged from extremely nice to palatial. The beds, rooms, and kitchen were all clean. The kitchen was well stocked with the basics, and plenty of utensils/plates and such for our group and even a few staples we ended up needing were available. More...

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The Sunset View Resort was the perfect place to hold our annual meeting. The owner graciously gave us full use of the property including access to the restaurant and the house was comfortable and clean. Thanks Kathy.

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Our Stay-cation Getaway at Sunset View Resort||||||Last month my Mother came to visit. I wanted to do something nice for her while she was here – something Alaskan! ||||Coming from Mississippi, a place with a beauty all it’s own, I knew she …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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The Sunset View Resort was the perfect place to hold our annual meeting. The owner graciously gave us full use of the property including access to the restaurant and the house was comfortable and clean. Thanks Kathy.

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Our family of 5 went to Alaska for a long overdue vacation, 10 years since our last.
We decided to stay in a home rather than a hotel, picking the house at Big Lake was the best decision of the entire vacation. We felt like we were at home but on holiday. The house was immaculate with all the amenities anyone could desire. Each room was large with views and it's own bathroom, laundry on the first floor, large kitchen fully stocked with utensils, all you need is food and a good cook. We stayed over the 4th of July weekend while the sun was up for 20 hours a day maximizing our fun time. The owners were very helpful and kind, down to earth people. Centrally located allowed us to take off to our adventures north or south and feel like we were returning home while still on vacation. Large family reunions would be perfectly suited for the Big Lake home, plenty of room for everyone. Plenty of fun for all. We will definitely be staying there the next time we return to Alaska. Thank you again for a wonderful trouble-free hassle-free stay. More...

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Thank you so much for allowing us to use your lodge. It truly was the ultimate Alaskan experience. It made my first voyage to Alaska truly unforgettable.

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We had a group retreat for 26 of the women/girls of our church. The scenery was lovely, and we stayed at the huge "McKinley View Inn". The bedrooms of this home all had private bathrooms and the staff even provided one rollaway for a daughter to stay in the same room as her mother. The rooms ranged from extremely nice to palatial. The beds, rooms, and kitchen were all clean. The kitchen was well stocked with the basics, and plenty of utensils/plates and such for our group and even a few staples we ended up needing were available. More...

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Nuestra estancia de cationes para una escapada en Sunset View Resort
mes pasado mi madre vino a visitar. Quería hacer algo bueno para ella mientras …

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Unser Haupthaus garantierte Kurzurlaub im Sunset View Resort
im letzten Monat meine Mutter zu Besuch kamen. Ich wollte noch etwas schönes für …

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Il nostro soggiorno-cationi Fuga al Tramonto Vista Resort
Lo scorso mese la mia Madre è venuto a farmi visita. Volevo fare qualcosa di …

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我們住的位置之日落美景度假村上個月我的母親要去的酒店。 我想對她的大牌子在她這裏一些阿拉斯加！ ……

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Our Stay-cation Getaway at Sunset View Resort||||||Last month my Mother came to visit. I wanted to do something nice for her while she was here – something Alaskan! ||||Coming from Mississippi, a place with a beauty all it’s own, I knew she … More...

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Our Stay-cation Getaway at Sunset View Resort||||||Last month my Mother came to visit. I wanted to do something nice for her while she was here – something Alaskan! ||||Coming from Mississippi, a place with a beauty all it’s own, I knew she would appreciate being able to spend time with her grandsons in a place that captured the most picturesque Alaska…|| ||Many come to Alaska with some expectation of igloos and polar bears. Instead, they are surprised, and maybe a little comforted, by familiar fast-food chains and super-stores. As a Wasilla resident, I sometimes feel like my day-to-day life is anything but Alaskan, as I go about my routine. Working, shopping, raising kids… ||||So, I took my mother and sons to Big Lake, to the Sunset View Resort!||||Not far from my own home in Wasilla, I declared ‘Stay-cation’ from my demanding profession and took my Mama to Alaska. We stayed in the Cedar House – one of the resort options at Sunset View. It’s beautiful, and comfortable - really, really comfortable. Placed a stone’s throw from the lake, with a huge picture window stretching across that side of the house! Through the huge windows, we were treated to a magnificent view of the lake, of the mountains to which we owe our Valley, and in the distance, floating like a cloud… Denali.||||The family size hot tub was a great way to enjoy the view, while my sons splashed about like the salmon in the nearby water. ||||It was Alaska Chic.|| ||In what seemed like moments from my son Isaac first casting his line off the nearby pier, he caught a small lake trout! Meanwhile, through those big picture windows, my mother and I watched the whole thing – his joy, his reward!||||My son Seth didn’t catch anything, and he looked super-cool while doing so.|| ||In contrast to the instant access to Alaskan nature, I helped the boys fillet their catch and cooked it up in the gourmet kitchen; completely set up, everything you might need to make delicious meals. For my mother and I, this was fitting. She taught me to cook, and I still enjoy cooking as an adult - although it was nice that she took on the cooking duties while I splashed in the hot tub, paddleboated and fished with my sons. ||||As a personal highlight to my stay-cation experience, I had a birthday. I turned 36 years old on August 28. My mother made a birthday cake while I went to the movies with my two best friends – my sons - to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I might as well have been 12 years old again.|| ||Did I mention that there were balloons? And streamers, and other stuff that mothers do?||||Overall, our experience at Sunset View Resort was exactly what our family needed. We didn’t need an Alaskan adventure. We needed an Alaskan getaway – and that’s what we got.||||I’m so grateful to Kathy and Newell Glines, the down-to-earth owners/operators of this swank resort. They were quick to respond to our requests, welcoming, and generally nice. ||||My goal was to give my mother and myself, along with my sons, a chance to create some precious memories, and we did. ||||It was emotional. It was picture perfect. More...

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We spent two very enjoyable days at Sunset View for a family wedding. The setting is peaceful and gorgeous with incredible views of Big Lake and Denali in the main area and of a stream in the woods at the house where we stayed. The …Read more on TripAdvisor

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You can easily find expensive places to stay, or dine, in Alaska. It is harder to find one that measures up to the value. The Sunset View Resort, happily, is such a place . My husband and I chose to spend our tenth wedding anniversary in …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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We attended a family wedding here & stayed at both the big house at venue along w/Creekside. Both houses were amazing. The view for the wedding on the lawn was fantastic! I believe everyone in the wedding party & guests all felt facilities were top notch. I would highly recommend having a wedding or any big group function here. More...

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We stayed at the Sunset View Resort for a wedding last month. All three houses and the grounds were beautiful. Everything was immaculate. I have four small children and they all had a blast running around and exploring. Thank you for an amazing experience. More...

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This place is AWSOME, it was perfectly suited for the wedding that we had at your place, the Kicthen, was very well put together and easy to use, as was the game room and hair salon for the ladies. There was plenty of things for the children to do, all the yard games and the padel boat and canoes. The grounds were well kept, nice flowers mowed grass and just NICE! The view from the house was just breathtaking, nice lake and Mt. Mckinley are unforgetable. They say the bugs are bad at this time of year but they aren't anything like in Maine, I would say no bugs, just if you went for a walk in the woods there were some. Just a wonderful place to have a family function such as we did, THANK YOU SOON MUCH! This was in July 2013. More...

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This was the perfect place for my sister's "destination wedding." Family came from all over the country, and we had an amazing time together. The rehearsal, bridal shower, wedding, reception, lodging, everything(!) stayed at this resort, and it was perfect! There was plenty of space for the wedding party to get ready and guests to hang out. I did my sister's hair and makeup and the salon was wonderful, though it isn't equipped with anything but a chair and mirror (which were perfect for our purposes). We were able to cook and serve both the rehearsal and reception at the resort. (It is a bit of a drive if you forget any ingredients.) The only bummer was that the doors kept locking people out of their rooms. Great times! Oh. steam shower... amazing! More...

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We spent two very enjoyable days at Sunset View for a family wedding. The setting is peaceful and gorgeous with incredible views of Big Lake and Denali in the main area and of a stream in the woods at the house where we stayed. The facilities are very comfortable, clean and include a personal touch. This is a great place for group, family gathering or wedding. More...

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You can easily find expensive places to stay, or dine, in Alaska. It is harder to find one that measures up to the value. The Sunset View Resort, happily, is such a place . My husband and I chose to spend our tenth wedding anniversary in their Bridal/Master suite and it was a quality experience on every level, especially considering that this was in the 'off' season. The views are indeed stunning, the entire property faces Denali and the setting sun, with Big Lake in the foreground. ||Also on the property is a delightful restaurant, the Boathouse, with a small but perfectly varied menu. The cook seemed a little slow perhaps, but the food was worth the wait; every time. That time passed pleasantly because the restaurant sits at the very edge of the lake, a wall of windows taking full advantage of the view.||All facilities were spotless and in good repair. (a plus, I've been shocked at the 'high end' places that don't keep things working and serviceable).||We are not used to the 'bed and breakfast' routine, preferring the independence and privacy of hotels, but the owners are lovely people who have obviously invested their lives and their hearts here and it was nice to chat with them about their beautiful estate. More...

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Thank you for you genuine Southern Hospitality. Thank you so much for the breakfast and everything. We are definitely coming back.

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This place is amazing. Thank you for your support of many. God Bless you.

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Watching a Northern sunset next to Denali after dining on the water -- wow! The grounds and the rooms are kept with the perfection of a good pilot. You have to take your shoes off, and the layout suggests they are able to keep building and improving because of weddings. The view will take your breath away. Our waitress, a teacher, provided superlative service and the food was surprisingly good for a place where people boat in to eat. More...

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Thank you very much for the use of your lovely property. The meal was outstanding as was our conversation.

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This was the perfect place for my sister's "destination wedding." Family came from all over the country, and we had an amazing time together. The rehearsal, bridal shower, wedding, reception, lodging, everything(!) stayed at this resort, …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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This place is AWSOME, it was perfectly suited for the wedding that we had at your place, the Kicthen, was very well put together and easy to use, as was the game room and hair salon for the ladies. There was plenty of things for the …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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I had so much fun! I could get used to dining like a King every evening :)

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I recently went and checked out this resort while I was visiting a friend in Wasilla. It is gorgeous! There was a fire recently so the owner rebuilt the resort and did an outstanding job. Her attention to detail was truly amazing. She gave us a tour of the McKinley View. It's got 10 rooms and they all had queen or king beds with jacuzzi bathtubs, except one that had a walk-in shower with two shower heads. There is also a master suite that faced the lake that was spacious and had lots of windows to take in the view. (We got lucky and showed up when most of the rooms were empty so we got to see most of them.)||||There is also a great room with an enormous fireplace and nooks for reading or playing games, and a large kitchen and dining area that is very well equipped. That's what makes the place feel homey. There's also a 6 bedroom house and a 3 bedroom house on the property that I didn't get to see, but I understand that the 6 bedroom house also has a banquet room. Hmmm. When my daughter gets married, this could be the place. (No rush, honey!)||||My friend and I also ate at the new restaurant and were happy with our lunches. I was thrilled to find calamari steak, which I had with a generous salad. My friend had the crab cakes and thought they were great. The owner said she recently brought the chef here to Alaska from New Orleans, which explains the yummy seasoning used on my calamari steak and the delicious crab cakes.||||My husband and I will definitely come back here for a mid-winter getaway. The Northern Lights are supposed to be exceptional this year, so this will be a perfect place to catch them if we're lucky enough to get some clear night skies. Even if we do nothing but be lazy and hang out and eat well at the on-site restaurant, I'll be happy! More...

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My hubby surprised me last weekend with an overnight getaway in a room at the McKinley home for us and our baby. Being new parents, we rarely get out or get a good nights rest. We drove out from Anchorage and I was pleased to arrive at such a beautiful place. It was not what I expected. The room was exceptionally clean and looked brand new. We had a king bed and walk-in shower with double showerheads. Our room had blackout shades which allowed us to sleep in a little longer. We had fun teaching our baby to climb all the way up the stairs, where there is a "watch tower" that offers beautiful views of the lake and a quiet place to sit and rest. The weather was horrible that weekend, so we just lounged around in our room most of our stay. We did manage to brave the rain and visit the Boathouse restaurant that is in the next building on site. The restaurant is right on the lake and has a cool atmosphere with tall ceilings and big windows. I had the Rockfish Sliders, which I absolutely loved and splurged on a Chocolate Pate dessert, that I've never heard of before and that was to die for! ||I wish we could have spent more time outside during our visit, but look forward to coming back. Hopefully I can surprise my husband in the summer for our anniversary. More...

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What a fantastic stay. Kathy, you really made our stay memorable with your professional approach. Our group consisted of 10 x Ozzie adventurers, who were travelling across from Fairbanks to Anchorage to board our Alaskan Cruise. We had 3 x great nights at the McKinley View, in rooms that would rival any five star Luxury Hotel. The advantage we had was having the home to ourselves, being able to cook-in (having had enough of restaurant food) and sitting around just relaxing and catching up with some fun and laughter. Thanks Kathy it was great and we will be back sometime during winter...... More...

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Our family gathered from around the country at the Alaska Sunset View Resort to celebrate the wedding of myself and my new husband. We could not have selected a better place! It was so beautiful and the accomodations were amazing. The home where the family spent the weekend was immaculate, and so welcoming and comfortable. Family of all ages and all interests were able to gather and have a truly enjoyable weekend together. Whether the kids were playing out on the lake in the paddle boats, or we were enjoying a relaxing breakfast lakeside, or even playing pool in the game room, everyone had a terrific time! The condition of the grounds and facility truly reflect the pride the owners take in the resort. We hope to gather again with family at this facility because it met every need and then some. It was a perfect weekend of relaxation! More...

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Our family gathered from around the country at the Alaska Sunset View Resort to celebrate the wedding of myself and my new husband. We could not have selected a better place! It was so beautiful and the accomodations were amazing. The home where the family spent the weekend was immaculate, and so welcoming and comfortable. Family of all ages and all interests were able to gather and have a truly enjoyable weekend together. Whether the kids were playing out on the lake in the paddle boats, or we were enjoying a relaxing breakfast lakeside, or even playing pool in the game room, everyone had a terrific time! The condition of the grounds and facility truly reflect the pride the owners take in the resort. We hope to gather again with family at this facility because it met every need and then some. It was a perfect weekend of relaxation! More...

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