The Rustic Annie Mae Lodge in Beautiful Gustavus, near Glacier Bay NP

I’ve always wanted my own giant log cabin, but since that’s not happening staying at the Annie Mae Lodge in Gustavus is as close as I’ll be able to get for now. This unique lodge is located very near the Bartlett Cove area of Glacier Bay National Park and is a quiet retreat you’ll love. Ran as a contactless property, the Annie Mae Lodge has some modern touches making it an easy escape into nature at the edge of all kinds of beauty and fun in the National Park.

Have you been trying to plan a trip to Glacier Bay National Park but you weren’t sure how to put all the pieces together, or maybe the Glacier Bay Lodge was booked up? The Annie Mae Lodge is a great solution for all of this. Read on for the full scoop on staying at this quiet property including the amenities on property and how to get around in Gustavus. If you have any questions or need some additional recommendations, please leave a comment or send us a note. We’re always happy to share more and get you on the way to a memorable Alaska trip.

Why Choose the Annie Mae Lodge in Gustavus

Staying at the Annie Mae Lodge is very different from Staying at the Glacier Bay Lodge. This is much more like a bed and breakfast lodge, but there is no staff on site, you’re basically just staying at the lodge like you live there, kind of like when you book a vacation rental. Your arrival and departure is all communicated through email, so you’ll get a code when it’s time for your check in. You won’t see any staff around unless they’re there doing regular cleaning or maintenance, so it’s very peaceful and is definitely good for independent travelers.

The lodge setting is great. Located on a dirt road about five minutes from “downtown” Gustavus, it feels very rural and remote, quiet. Outside there is a beautiful wrap around deck with seating and a nice lawn all around, then low bushes and natural vegetation beyond. There’s even a horse that lives next door that seems to always be visibly keeping an eye on the lodge. If you come to the Annie Mae Lodge in late summer, you’ll also find raspberries to pick.

Inside, there is a nice living room with plenty of spots to relax and read a book, and then of course lots of books to choose from. There’s a big game collection as well, so you never need to worry about being bored. The living room also has a TV if you need it, but it’s so calm and quiet you may not want to disturb the peace. Also there is no meal service, there are several tables for enjoying breakfast or dinner if you’ve brought it to-go from town. The kitchen is only available if you’re booking out the lodge or have arranged something with them.

Annie Mae Lodge Amenities

Being a small property, there aren’t a lot of amenities offered by the Annie May Lodge. There are books and games in the living room that are available to all guests, and then in the rooms there are coffee makers with supplies. Most rooms have their own bathrooms, but there are two communal restrooms as well. This is a good lodge if you’re planning a group trip to Glacier Bay National Park and you want to have a big house that you can all enjoy together and still be able to be apart.

A great amenity that the Annie Mae Lodge offers that might be surprising is actually rubber boots for guests. They have lots of sizes and guests are welcome to use them for hiking and exploring. More trails than not are best done in rubber boots, so if you’re not traveling with your own (I always travel with my XtraTuf boots), you can still get out and enjoy nature without destroying your regular shoes. You’ll want them, believe me.

There are games and books available for guests to enjoy and plenty of public spaces to relax on your own or with other guests. The wrap-around decks really are lovely, and with the neighborhood horse just a few yards away watching everything going on at all times, you’ll always have a little bit of company. Also, just off the deck there are raspberry bushes and other garden-type spaces for you to enjoy as a guest at the Annie Mae Lodge.

Yes! There is wifi available!

Room Options at the Annie Mae Lodge

All of the rooms at the Annie Mae Lodge are a little different. They have old photos, Alaska pictures, kitschy art and they’re just cozy. It’s a quilt bonanza, which is great because this is Alaska and sometimes you really just need to wrap up in a quilt at the end of a long day. The room types vary by the type of bed in each and the access point. Some rooms are accessible from inside the Annie Mae Lodge and some are accessed from the wrap around decks. When you go to book you’ll see notes with each room about how it’s accessed.

The available bed types and setups include a single queen, two double, or two twin room. Some of the rooms have a sitting area, and some are simply the bedroom with a bathroom. A few rooms have shared restroom, but most have a private one. There are mini fridges and coffee makers, but there is not actual breakfast service or food services at the lodge.

Location of the Annie Mae Lodge in Gustavus

Gustavus isn’t a big town at all, and its primary attraction is access to Glacier Bay National Park. The Annie Mae Lodge is located nearly as close to the National Park as can be without being inside the boundaries. Located down Good River Road just off Mountain View Road which leads to the National Park entrance, the Annie Mae is easy to access but is set off away from any traffic or people wandering about the town between hikes. It’s very secluded and private, but still convenient.