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Experience Alaska’s Wilderness with a Private Yurt Stay at Toba's Yurt - Anchorage

Experience Alaska’s Wilderness with a Private Yurt Stay at Toba's Yurt

Anchoragemoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

Varies by activity, typically half to full day excursions

Fitness Level

Guests should have moderate fitness for outdoor hiking or wildlife viewing activities

Overview

Venture just outside Anchorage to reconnect with Alaska’s wild side at Toba’s Yurt. This private rental offers a cozy base for up to eight, blending wilderness immersion with comfort in the heart of Alaska’s rugged landscapes.

Anchorage, Alaska

Toba's Yurt - Private Rentals

Sleeps up to 8 | Up to 7 Nights

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

TOBA'S YURT

Located an hour and a half south of Anchorage, Manitoba Cabin is a hike-in/ski-in cabin just 1/2 mile off of the Seward Highway. The main cabin is one floor, originally built in 1936 as a mining cabin, and renovated by the Alaska Huts Association in 2012. The cabin has a wood stove for heat, a standard four-burner stove for cooking, solar powered lights, all kitchenware, as well as books and games. There are two 16' yurts for sleeping, each with 4 single bunks and 2 double bunks. Toba's Yurt has a wood stove for heat, while the Spirit Walker Yurt has a propane heater. We also rent the Hutkeeper's Quarters, a private, propane-heated room with a double bed which provides a sleeping option that is attached to the main cabin. There is also an outhouse, as well as a wood-fired Finnish sauna.


WHAT TO BRING

Manitoba is fully outfitted with mattresses on bunks, dishes and utensils in the kitchen, wood for the wood stoves and propane for cooking. All you need to bring is a sleeping bag, food and friends! We have a long tradition of guests who leave Manitoba Cabin and Yurts even better than they found them. Please be sure to collect and pack out all clothing, gear and FOOD (incl. spices, condiments, coffee, tea) before you leave. Edibles attract unwanted visitors!


WHAT WE DON'T HAVE

There is no running water at the cabin, but Canyon Creek runs right by the back door and is a reliable year-round source of water. It should be treated by boiling, filtering or chemical means before drinking. We also do not have any electrical outlets available. We encourage you to use this opportunity to unplug and enjoy the outdoors and your fellow visitors.


ADVISORY

There have been break-ins in the past at the Mile 48 pullout. Please be advised not to leave any valuables or spare keys in or on your vehicle. If anything suspicious happens to your car while you are there please let us know so that we can coordinate with the authorities.

Adventure Tips

Prepare for variable weather

Alaska’s weather can shift rapidly; layering is essential even in summer months.

Pack bear spray

Wildlife is abundant, so carry bear spray and know how to use it while exploring nearby trails.

Bring your own food and supplies

The yurt is off-grid with no nearby stores, so stock up beforehand in Anchorage.

Respect Leave No Trace principles

Help preserve the area’s beauty by packing out all trash and minimizing your environmental footprint.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Moose
  • Bald eagle

History

The Anchorage area has long been home to the Dena'ina people, who have deep cultural ties to the land.

Conservation

Visitors are encouraged to follow Leave No Trace guidelines to protect the fragile Alaskan ecosystems around the yurt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Layered clothing

Essential

To adjust easily to Alaska’s changing weather conditions.

Bear spray

Essential

For safety in wildlife country, especially during warmer months.

summer specific

Headlamp or flashlight

Essential

Essential for navigating around the yurt during long Alaskan nights or early mornings.

Waterproof boots

Essential

Useful for muddy or wet conditions on trails near the yurt.

spring specific