Original manager's home built in 1917. Solar power to charge cell phones, lap tops, Verizon excellent reception. Hot and cold water. Propane refrigerator, freezer, stove. Flush toilet. Original 6 foot claw foot bathtub. Stay in a little bit of history The space Historical house with many original fixtures and features Fully equipped with hot and cold running water, flush toilet, heat,refrigerator, stove. 2 bedrooms with queen and full size beds, 3 cots available, and a couch COVID 19 Extra care is being taken to ensure your health, extra attention to clean high touch areas, all linens and blankets washed between guests. Van ride— all riders must wear a mask. Guests will be expected to handle their own luggage. Guest access Entire home Other things to note *****PLEASE READ---VERY IMPORTANT******* Distances and driving times: Anchorage to McCarthy 314 mi 7.5+ hr Fairbanks to McCarthy 374 mi 9.5+ hr Valdez to McCarthy 176 mi 5.5+ hr Glennallen to McCarthy 125 mi 4+ hr Chitina to McCarthy 60 mi 2.5+ hr Denali NP to McCarthy 395 mi 11+ hr From Anchorage, drive east on Glenn Hwy (HWY 1), south on the Richardson Highway (HWY 4), then east on Edgerton HWY (HWY 10), the continue east on the McCarthy Road The van ride between the footbridge and Main Steet Kennecott takes approximately 1/2 hr 1. arrange to park car 2. Haul luggage across the Kennicott River Footbridge If you have Verizon or Copper valley Telephone, your cell will work in McCarthy and Kennecott. After arriving at the east end of the McCarthy Rd, guests need 45 min to park and pay, drop off and haul luggage across the Kennicott River Footbridge, and load into a Shuttle. Please allow at least 15 min to arrange parking at the end of the road, and 30 min to drop-off/carry luggage. For heavy loads, a wheeled hand cart can be found at the west or east side of the Footbridge. There are 3 privately owned parking lots within the final mile of the McCarthy Rd. GETTING TO KENNICOTT: A van is provided to take you to and from the footbridge for your arrival and departure. If you wish to go to McCarthy or back to Kennecott during your stay, you will need to utilize the shuttle service. One way fare on shuttle is $5 per person. Luggage must fit on the passengers lap. No extra room for other luggage. ONCE you have arrived in Kennecott, the Kennicott Copper Cottage is just over 1/2 mi from where the shuttle stops. Walk north towards the mill, past the Kennicott Glacier Lodge, make a sharp right up hill. Once you walk up the hill the road levels out. You will see a group of 3 historic cottages on the right, continue past them to the group of 4 historic cottages. Kennicott Copper Cottage is the third cottage (#12). Your arrival van will take you directly to the cottage and when you depart the van will take you back to the bridge.