The State of Alaska has built a lot of these cabins all over the state that are for the recreational use of residents and visitors. Some are accessible by car, but a lot of them are only accessible by boat, plane or hiking trail. The cabins are pretty basic with a wood stove, picnic table, counter space and a few wooden sleeping platforms. But they are perfect for quick and cheap getaways! The cabin we stayed at is one of four that are located on Nancy Lake. The cabin is about a 1 mile hike from the parking lot, but it is a pretty well defined trail, so it isn't very hard.
These cabins are a great benefit and I am very glad that the State of Alaska built them because it really encourages people to get out and enjoy their state. They are a big step up from a tent and give you a great shelter that lets you enjoy being "outside" no matter what the weather does.
This weekend we played Yahtzee and Dutch Blitz, talked a lot, drove into Talkeetna and enjoyed a Saturday in the town, killed a million mosquitoes, I even took a quick, but cold, dip in the lake and Sherri took a quick, but painful tumble down a hill (she is fine).
It was a great weekend, we were able to enjoy a great cabin, a beautiful lake and excellent company!
(Our packs all ready to go! Sherri's is the one with the purse strapped to the outside, imagine that. You should see her with her pack on, she is 5'1 and her pack is probably 3'0, kinda funny)
(View from the waters edge, right outside our cabin)
(Inside the cabin) 
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Quite a range of accommodations from this trip and the last one at Alyeska Resort! Nice that you incorporate "luxury" into your travels. I imagine "roughing it" makes getting home all that much nicer.
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