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Crystal Lake Hospitality & Recreation Opportunity 11048 N Lakes O The Su Dr, Willow, Alaska More than a luxury lakefront residence, this extraordinary 3.75-acre Crystal Lake property offers the setting, scale, access, and flexibility to inspire a distinctive Alaska hospitality and recreation concept. With more than 400 feet of private shoreline, a private boat launch, year-round paved access, a spacious 4,023-square-foot home, and an unforgettable wilderness backdrop, the property may appeal to an owner-operator, investor, or entrepreneur seeking a destination where guests can stay, gather, celebrate, and explore. One Property. Multiple Revenue Possibilities. " Boutique B&B or short-term rental: Create a premium lakefront stay for families, couples, small groups, outdoor travelers, and visitors seeking an authentic Alaska experience. " Wedding and intimate event venue: Picture waterfront ceremonies, elopements, anniversary celebrations, retreats, workshops, and private gatherings framed by the lake, mountains, and expansive Alaska skies. " Family reunion and group getaway destination: Offer a memorable home base where guests can reconnect, dine together, enjoy the shoreline, and experience multiple seasons of recreation. " Waterfront recreation business: Explore guest or day-use offerings such as kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or small-watercraft rentals, guided lake experiences, fishing packages, and related outdoor amenities. " Seasonal and adventure packages: Build themed stays around summer lake days, fall color, winter recreation, wildlife viewing, and the property's location along the Iditarod Trail route. " RV parking and additional guest cabins: The generous acreage may offer space to explore dedicated RV parking, additional cabins, or other overnight accommodations that could expand guest capacity and diversify revenue, subject to site planning and approvals. " Commercial-kitchen potential: The main kitchen may be readily adaptable for commercial food preparation, with the anticipated addition of a three-compartment sink and any other equipment, surfaces, ventilation, sanitation, or plan-review items required by the applicable authorities. " Expandable owner-operated concept: The acreage may offer room to consider future guest amenities, outbuildings, gathering areas, or supporting operations, subject to approvals. A Setting Guests Will Remember The property combines privacy and natural beauty with practical access. Guests can arrive by paved road, enjoy direct lake access from the private launch, and spend their stay boating, paddling, fishing, gathering by the fire, or simply taking in the quiet. Floatplane access and the potential to land a helicopter on-site add a rare Alaska dimension for specialized travel or adventure-oriented programming. Freedom to Imagine the Next Chapter Marketed as unrestricted and with no listed HOA dues, this offering invites a buyer to think beyond a traditional residence and envision a signature hospitality, events, or recreation brand. Whether pursued as a hosted B&B, whole-home vacation rental, micro-wedding retreat, reunion destination, paddlesports base, or a thoughtfully combined business model, the location provides a compelling foundation for a one-of-a-kind Alaska venture. Potential uses are conceptual and are not represented as currently licensed, permitted, or approved. Buyer should independently verify title matters, any covenants or restrictions, zoning and land-use requirements, shoreline and special-event rules, RV parking and cabin development standards, parking, occupancy, fire and life-safety requirements, accessibility, insurance, well and septic capacity, Alaska business licensing, food-service plan review and and permitting, commercial-kitchen equipment requirements, and Matanuska-Susitna Borough transient-accommodations tax registration before developing, operating, or advertising any business use.
Property Type(s):
Commercial
| Last Updated | 10/6/2026 | Year Built | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | 1D - Matanuska Susitna Borough | County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
Additional Details
| AREA | 1D - Matanuska Susitna Borough |
|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION | Frame, Wood Siding |
| HEAT | Baseboard, Floor Furnace, Pellet Stove, Propane, Wood, Wood Stove |
| LOT | 3.75 acre(s) |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 3.0 |
| SEWER | Septic Tank |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Lake, Mountain(s) |
| WATER | Private, Well |
Listing Office: Real Broker Wasilla
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