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Mountain Vista Retreat, Excellent Views, Private entrance and living area
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Mountain Vista Retreat, Excellent Views, Private entrance and living area
Our home is a quite peaceful area, with few neighbors. The large North facing deck over looks three private acres and allows quite morning cups of coffee, a afternoon of warm sunshine for reading your favorite book, to a lovely evening over a glass of your preferred beverage with views that will bring you peaceful moments with your loved ones.
Your will be located in an excellent location just one mile up Trunk road from the Glenn Highway and just minutes away from Hatchers Pass. You would be located just across the street from Mat-Su Community College, and a quarter a mile away from Mat-Su Regional Hospital. Our location allows you to quickly get off the grid in a quiet easy to reach location.
More then ample parking leads to your private entrance to your private 1,500 square foot of living space with two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a large living area. Your kitchenette area is fully stocked and has a large fridge with freezer, micro-wave, Keurig coffee, blender, hot and cold water dispenser, a hot plate with cooking pots and pans.
There is a a almost 300 square foot deck at your entrance, and a almost 500 square foot deck on the second floor that allows for incredible views of Hatcher's Pass. Just outside your entrance and off your deck is a propane barbecue, fire pit, and lots of cut wood.
With a private entrance, you will have a private bathroom, living room, kitchenette area, and two bedrooms.
There are many things that are available upon request that we can provide you with; We have a portable crib, toddlers bed, high chair, toys, movies and other activities for your little ones. In addition we can outfit you with all of the outdoor gear you may need to enjoy your Alaskan Experience whether to take that dream hike, go camping or on fishing trip, winter or summer we may have the gear/equipment you need!
Your will be located in an excellent location just one mile up Trunk road from the Glenn Highway and just minutes away from Hatchers Pass. You would be located just across the street from Mat-Su Community College, and a quarter a mile away from Mat-Su Regional Hospital. Our location allows you to quickly get off the grid in a quiet easy to reach location.
More then ample parking leads to your private entrance to your private 1,500 square foot of living space with two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a large living area. Your kitchenette area is fully stocked and has a large fridge with freezer, micro-wave, Keurig coffee, blender, hot and cold water dispenser, a hot plate with cooking pots and pans.
There is a a almost 300 square foot deck at your entrance, and a almost 500 square foot deck on the second floor that allows for incredible views of Hatcher's Pass. Just outside your entrance and off your deck is a propane barbecue, fire pit, and lots of cut wood.
With a private entrance, you will have a private bathroom, living room, kitchenette area, and two bedrooms.
There are many things that are available upon request that we can provide you with; We have a portable crib, toddlers bed, high chair, toys, movies and other activities for your little ones. In addition we can outfit you with all of the outdoor gear you may need to enjoy your Alaskan Experience whether to take that dream hike, go camping or on fishing trip, winter or summer we may have the gear/equipment you need!
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Palmer
Located in Palmer, this holiday home is in a rural area. Colony House Museum and Alaska Live Steamers are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Musk Ox Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Palmer, AK
What's nearby
- Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
- Musk Ox Farm - 11 min drive - 16.1 km
- Reindeer Farm - 21 min drive - 26.0 km
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 35 min drive - 64.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bearpaw River Brewing Company - 8 min drive
- Little Millers - 9 min drive
- Little Miller's Cafe - 6 min drive
- Subway - 4 min drive
- Schwabenhof - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
14 Jul 2017
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
10/10 Excellent
Forrest W.
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, very clean and the hosts were great. Would definitely stay there again.
Forrest W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katrina L.
6 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gateway stay
Katrina L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
9 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Natalie W.
6 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!!
Natalie W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Adam P.
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
Adam P.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Angela C.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Successful visit!
Angela C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Randyll T.
3 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palmer Mountain retreat
Randyll T.
Stayed 90 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
20 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great state, hosts
Michael F.
Stayed 36 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark W.
27 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Mark W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carrie R.
8 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting family
Carrie R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather P.
4 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So helpful!
Heather P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gina S.
2 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classy VRBO
Gina S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janna G.
17 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean
Janna G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ken B.
20 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Own very considerate and accommodating
Ken B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristine R.
1 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and nice
Kristine R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donna K.
17 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Donna K.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kris T., Petersburg, Alaska
2 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Kris T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Katherine K.
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like home
Katherine K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie K.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little spot
Julie K.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
James T.
30 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In Alaska on Business
James T.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Albert (Bud) C.
30 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great people
Albert (Bud) C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth P.
22 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful neighborhood.
Kenneth P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pamela C.
23 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Palmer
Pamela C.
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cris P.
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty and family friendly.
Cris P.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Fred and Josette Becker
We are life long Alaskans that have hunted, fished, camped, hiked, boated, and rode our Harley through every area of our great state. We are eager to share our love of the outdoors with you.
Why they chose this property
We are centrally located that allows you to quickly get off the grid and into a quite location with some great amenities with great views of Hatchers Pass, Twin Peaks, and Pioneer Peak.
What makes this property unique
Four person Sauna, access to a workout room.
Upon request access to a full kitchen, and laundry room.
Upon request access to a full kitchen, and laundry room.
Languages:
English
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