Year-round cabin rental in Talkeetna? (house, vacation, income)

[forgetwho]

I am trying to figure out how to move to Talkeetna. I will be "retiring" next year and will then have a small steady income without working. I've wanted to live in Alaska for about the last 30 years - I've visited seven times and backpacked three of those times - but I've never been able to really plan a move before. I've also never spent a winter in Alaska, but I HAVE lived off the grid up a dirt road on generator power (for six years, in California). So I have at least some idea of what's involved.

Next June or July, I would like to rent a small cabin in the interior, possibly in or near Talkeetna, and stay for a year or more, through the winter, to experience this and to see if this is what I want to commit to long-term. I need maybe 200 sq. ft., road access, and some way to get water, keep warm, and make a phone call. I don't need indoor plumbing or electricity.

I've checked realtor ads for Talkeetna, but I haven't found any that list rentals. When I google "Talkeetna cabins," I get only vacation listings. I'm living and working in Washington state now. Can anyone suggest how I might find something to then schedule a trip up to look at? Thanks for any help you can give.

[alan roberson]

I live in Talkeetna; I will do some checking around for you - give me a week or so.

[Metlakatla]

I know those cabins that you pass right at the edge of town while coming in on the spur road rent out...but I think they're really tiny...but I do think that if you're going to try to get a place, you'll want to get a jump on the seasonal workers, who usually start arriving in early May. Talkeetna has a small paper; you might want to try placing an ad in it. It also has a local radio station. I've seen ads in the paper for places and heard them on the radio.

[MinuteMan]

While waiting for alan roberson reply, here's a couple cabins I've found on the net to consider.
TRAPPER JOHN'S CABIN & LITTLE CABIN IN THE BACK - Stay in a historic log cabin in Talkeetna, Alaska - Operated by TALKEETNA ROADHOUSE: Lodging, Meals & Bakery at the center of town where all the action is.., not sure if they have long term rates though.

Close by is Talkeetna Hideaway - Contact Talkeetna Hideaway : Lodging in Talkeetn open year round with reduced winter rates. This lodging business is geared towards the seasonal employees.

[forgetwho]

It's very exciting to get these replies... I'm going to follow up on every suggestion. And Alan, I'll be looking forward to hearing what you find out - thanks.

Gail