Located in Palmer, this lodge is in a rural area and near a water park. Palmer Visitor Information Center and Colony House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Alaska Live Steamers and Eklutna Historical Park. Alaska Railroad and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Reindeer Farm - 23 min drive - 24.0 km
Alaska Native Heritage Center - 33 min drive - 63.8 km
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 35 min drive - 67.9 km
Getting around
Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 13 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Dans - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Sluice Box @ Alaska State Fair - 7 min drive
Noisy Goose Cafe - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 Rustic Elegant Suites - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 3 Rustic Elegant Suites - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep?
As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 Rustic Elegant Suites - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep on Jun 2, 2027 start from $228, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 3 Rustic Elegant Suites - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3 Rustic Elegant Suites - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 3 Rustic Elegant Suites - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep located?
Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area. Alaska Railroad and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm are also within 6 mi (10 km).
3 Rustic Elegant Suites - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep Reviews
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Salmon Run was an excellent choice for our stay in Palmer. We attended a family wedding nearby and this villa was a perfect choice. Every detail to the villa was incredible, and as fellow VRBO property renter, we were very impressed with the tidiness and level cleanliness of this property. We highly recommend your future stay at this property.
Loved our stay in Salmon Run for nearly two weeks while visiting family in Alaska. Very convenient location to the State Fair and downtown Palmer. Very cozy accommodations with a cute fishing theme. Felt like we were in a log cabin. Comfortable furnishings. Front porch looks out onto a valley with a beautiful red barn. Did not see the moose family unfortunately. Would definitely recommend.
We were really lucky to find Salmon Run in Palmer, AK! It was the perfect size for two of us… basically one big room with a bedroom, living room area with fireplace, kitchen and bathroom. High ceilings and very clean! The hosts, Johnnie and Donna were very accommodating and always replied immediately if we had questions. They covered all of the amenities needed!It was nice to wake up to or have a glass of wine and look out on the beautiful property. The location was perfect and close to groceries, restaurants, and hikes! I would highly recommend staying here!
Perfect location and beautiful setting. The Salmon Run suite fit our needs perfectly. It was centrally located with easy access to everything we needed. It had everything needed for us to stay and cook comfortably. It was extremely clean and we could not hear the individuals next door. We felt very safe and the property was very well maintained. Stayed around the world and this Vrbo property is top of the list. Not a single thing to complain about or recommend to improve.
We came to Palmer with friends and family for our daughter’s wedding. Our stay was wonderful! The units were clean, comfortable and had everything we could ask for. The view is amazing too!
EXCELLENT STAY! We have stayed in both Laxy Bear and Salmon Run and both experiences have been perfection! The room is so clean and comfortable. It has everything that you could possibly need! We will stay here every time that we come to the Palmer area!
The stay was incredible! The view was amazing, the location was perfect, the suite was cozy and comfortable for all of us, and the extras were appreciated! We will definitely look to stay here again as we hope to return for more visits in the future!
This has to be one of the best places that we have stayed at.
The place is gorgeous and so is the view. Very clean, very quiet very comfortable. Thank you for a beautiful relaxing stay!
Great setting to enjoy the clean air of Alaska. Highly recommend!
Had a great time here with my nephew. This location is a bit out of Anchorage, and closer to some of the great outdoor locations such as Denali. Wonderful location, had a great time. Clean surroundings, nicely decorated. Absolutely recommend this location! Wish I'd been able to spend a couple of weeks!
The property had everything you could need. The design was very well thought out. Our hosts were great! It was quiet with a nice view of the mountains. Location was also great. Close to so many things to do. Will definitely rebook!!!!I highly recommend this property!!!
We stayed at Salmon Run for 10 days and we are so glad we chose this property! The description was exactly as presented and so much more. It was difficult to leave! You won’t be disappointed!
We were in Palmer to attend a family funeral service and injoyed th quiet and calm. My brother and his wife stayed there a couple of years ago while visiting us (we were spending the summer with family in Palmer) so had an opportunity to see the property before hand. We highly recommend this property to all, and will stay there again. Jon and Gwen.
We ended up having a family emergency and were unable to use our reservation here, as we had to leave the state. Johnnie and Donna graciously and kindly worked with VRBO and us to provide us with a full refund. Would love to stay here in the future and we would encourage others to stay with these fine hosts.
We had a quick trip down to Palmer for just two nights. Last year we stayed at Lazy Bear, the unit next door. I love Salmon Run! For us it was perfect! Loved that it was quiet and had everything we needed for our short stay. The bed and bedding was so nice and comfortable. The property is well maintained and clean. Highly recommend! We will be back I am sure. Next year, same time, same place! (I hope)
I made a mistake with the dates of our rental and we got there late, but the property owner was flexible and we got it worked out smoothly. The property itself was a dream. Spacious, well-lit, clean, a well-stocked kitchen, a comfortable bed, blackout shades on the window (although the window in the door could use something more), a washer and dryer, etc. All in all, we couldn't have been happier with it and highly recommend it!