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EconomyAlaska · April 29, 2026

settlers bay is back

Settlers Bay Lodge on Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla just reopened after spending the entire winter rebuilding from windstorm damage.

Daily Alaska staff · April 29, 2026

Settlers Bay Lodge, a restaurant and golf course on Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla, reopened its kitchen this week after months of repairs following damage from last fall's windstorm in the Mat-Su Valley.

The storm tore off part of the roof, blew out windows, and flooded the dining room, forcing the lodge to close for the entire winter while its owners worked through an insurance claim and rebuilt the interior.

The kitchen is back open with its full menu, including prime rib night, and the golf course side has resumed taking reservations for the summer league.

The reopening matters for the Valley, where sit-down restaurants outside of chains are limited, and a closure lasting a full season leaves a noticeable gap for residents of Wasilla, Big Lake, and Knik who have used Settlers Bay as a destination spot.

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Questions people ask

where is Settlers Bay Lodge in Wasilla

On Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla.

why was Settlers Bay Lodge closed all winter

A windstorm last fall tore the roof, blew out windows, and flooded the dining room, forcing a full winter rebuild through an insurance claim.

what has reopened at Settlers Bay Lodge

The kitchen reopened with the full menu and prime rib night back, and the golf course is taking summer league reservations.

when exactly did Settlers Bay Lodge reopen

Not yet. The story says it reopened this week, but doesn't give an exact date.

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  • Settlers Bay Lodge reopened its kitchen after a winter of repairs from windstorm damage. · youralaskalink.com
  • The restaurant was closed all winter due to roof, window, and dining room damage from last fall's windstorm. · youralaskalink.com
  • The golf course side of Settlers Bay is taking reservations for the summer league. · youralaskalink.com

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