$1,375,000
Willow, AK 99688
MLS# 26-12829
4023 sqft
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Property Description
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,
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Contract Info
Price-List: 1375000
Date-Listing: 2026-10-06
Status: Active
Minimum EM Deposit $: 10000
Property Info
Realtor.com Type: Commercial
Construction Status: Existing Structure
Type of Property: Land & Building
SF-Res: 4023
Floors - # of: 2
SF-Lot: 163350
Lot Area Source: Tax Authority
Acres: 3.75
Zoning: UNZ - Not Zoned-all MSB but Palmer/Wasilla/Houston
Year Built: 1990
Directions and Remarks
Directions: Parks Hwy, Long Lake Road. Stay on Long Lake Rd to Lakes O The Su Dr. Property is 4 miles from the Parks. Property is occupied, please do NOT drive down the driveway.
Building Info
Building Status: Owner
Location Tax and Legal
Area: WI - Willow
Street #: 11048
Directional: N
Street Name: Lakes O The Su
Arterial: Drive
Closest USPS Town: Willow
State: AK
Zip Code: 99688
Property Features
Business Type: Assisted Living; B & B; Recreation
Heating: Baseboard; Floor Furnace; Pellet Stove; Propane; Wood; Wood Stove
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Wood
Roof Type: Metal
Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Laminate
Features-Commercial: HW Heater - Gas; Living Quarters; On-Site Parking; Trailside; Wtrfnt-Actual Frntg
Listing Terms Financing: Cash
Access: Floatplane; Government; Maintained; Paved; Water
View Type: Lake; Mountains
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private; Well
To Show: ShowingTime
Docs Avl for Review: As-Built; Property Disclosure
Supplements
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.
IDX
Listing Office: Real Broker Wasilla
Last Updated: October - 07 - 2026
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