You Can Now Stay In These Beautiful Alaskan Cabins For FREE

Begging for an escape? Need some ‘me’ time after an exhausting few months? Well, guess what—it’s your lucky day, because you can stay in this beautiful Alaskan cabin for absolutely nothing!

It’s not just the simple things in life that are free—friends, family, love and all the stuff that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside come at no cost. It’s lovely and all, but nothing says ‘I love the world’ more than a free vacation rental. Excuse me—free what? Yes, you read that correctly, you can now stay in a cutesy Alaskan cottage for absolutely nothing. Of course, there is a catch.

If you’re a member of the Mountaineering Club of Alaska you can take up residence in seven charming digs throughout the Alaskan tundra for nada. ‘How much is membership?’ we hear you ask with an eye roll. Annual membership costs a very small and very doable $20, or $25 for a family.

So yes, it’s not entirely free, but $20 to stay in a picturesque cabin in the woods?! Sign us up right now.

The beautiful huts are scattered throughout the Chugach and Talkeetna mountains, all at varying altitudes. Of these, the most popular and Instagram-worthy of the cabins is the adorable little Mint Hut perched high in the Talkeetna Mountains, just a short hike away from the Susitna River and Mint Glacier.

Reservations for the hut are not required but are all offered on a first come, first served basis. Find out how you can stay in one here!
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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.