The Den has one bedroom downstairs with a full bed, and a spacious bedroom upstairs with a queen bed. The log living room has a full size hide-a-bed. There is one bathroom , a full kitchen with a stove with oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and a wash machine and drier. Beautiful porch, and deck with grill, with views of the beautiful Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains wraps around the Den. There is local phone service and internet. Cell phone service nearby, but not at the cabin.
Nestled in a quiet community in the Mountains near the Matanuska Glacier
Glacier View, AK, USA
- House1000 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps7
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay1 - 2 nights
2 bedroom plus large living room, sleeps 4-7 people, full bath, full kitchen
Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms
Sleeps 7
Owner
Bear Den Cabins Brolene Gerwig
Member Since 2015
Premier Partner
The owner of this property consistently provides great experiences for their guests.
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Oct 12, 2018
About Bear Den Cabins Brolene Gerwig
We, Chuck and Brolene Gerwig, have lived in the community on Victory Road for 23 years, in fact we met while working at Victory Bible Camp at the end of the road! It has been a great place to raise our 4 kids! After having worked at the camp for years Chuck started a construction business in the Glacier View Community, building log and frame houses, remodeling, plowing snow, and little bit of everything! He has had the opportunity to snowmachine the Iditarod trail, helping to film the 2004 Iditarod Dog Sled Race. In 2014 he was featured on Building Alaska. The log home he and his crew built sits beside the Matanuska Glacier. Brolene has so enjoyed raising the kids with this incredible nature right outside our door. She tries to keep up with all that Chuck does, and each week does a day of school nursing in 2 small local schools. The family has been blessed to hunt, snowmachine, 4 wheel, canoe, kayak, and hiked in the area. You don't need to go far to be astounded with the views!
Bear Den Cabins Brolene Gerwig purchased this House in 2014
Why Bear Den Cabins Brolene Gerwig chose Glacier View
We bought this property in the fall of 2014 from our dear neighbor who lived here for 36 years. She and her husband bought this, one of the first cabins built on the road, and turned it into their gracious home, which welcomed many over the years. Now we welcome others to come experience the Glacier View area with its beauty and charm.
What makes this House unique
Coming to the Bear Den Cabins' Den opens up the chance to experience the rural mountain setting of Glacier View, Alaska. Mountain hiking, canoeing or kayaking at Long Lake, Weiner Lake, or the lakes up the road, glaicer hiking on the Matanuska Glacier, white water rafting on the Matanuska River, all are just minutes away. Several local lodges and Cafes are nearby (10-20 miles). Many things to do. Or just rest in the tranquil quiet of the country road community. Come enjoy it!
Amenities
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower, Towels provided
- The Den has a full bathroom with bath tub/shower, toilet and sink. Towels provided.
Location Type
- RuralLocated in the quiet, small community on Victory Road off of the Glenn Highway, 50 miles NE of Palmer, Alaska, and 100 Miles West of Glennallen. We are 10 miles from the beautiful Matanuska Glacier.
- Mountain ViewWe are nestled between the Chugach Mountains and the Talkeetna Mountains. The view from the living room is the gorgeous 6000 foot + peaks of the Chugach, snow capped all year round.
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Parking
- Telephone
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- FireplaceOutside fire pit
- Heating
- InternetLocal area has only 768K internet. Faster internet scheduled to be updated in winter of 2015-2016.
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Toys
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
28 Reviews
Wonderful4.9/5
1 - 6 of 28
Nice family home
5/5 Stayed Aug 2018
Omez M.
Well located. Could easily drive from here to Wrangell st. Elias National Park. Nice big bedroom in the Loft. Also a small nice cozy bedroom at the ground level. Living room was very big. Big dining table allowed our family to sit and have a meal together. Well equipped.
Submitted Aug 17, 2018
Amazing clean and cozy!
4/5 Stayed Aug 2018
Kurt T.
We only had two nights there and it was cloudy and raining so couldn't see much but we had a wonderful time inside, playing games and talking, made us feel like home. Wish we could have spent more time there....maybe next time.
Submitted Aug 12, 2018
Scenic
5/5 Stayed Aug 2018
Bill G.Crosby
This was a great place to stay at as it is within a close distance to many attractions in the area. We used the fire pit nightly to relax after a full day of activities. The house had all of the amenities you could possibly need.
Submitted Aug 19, 2018
Owner's Response:
So glad you could enjoy the fire pit!! Great to have you!!
Clean and cozy.
5/5 Stayed Jul 2018
Brian M.
This is a fun little place with access to the glacier, sheep mountain and other sight seeing. The grill, kitchen and washer dryer made this a great place to spend a couple days.
Submitted Jul 30, 2018
Owner's Response:
So glad you guys were able to get out and do all the things you did! Great having you!!
Loved Our Stay
5/5 Stayed Jul 2018
Elizabeth G.
This clean and quiet cabin was exactly what our family needed t acess several events near Matanuska.
Submitted Jul 30, 2018
Clean cabin
5/5 Stayed Jul 2018
Megan C.
Clean cabin convenient to Matanuska Glacier—well equipped. Plenty of space for family of 5.
Submitted Jul 15, 2018
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Glacier View, AK, USA
We are just 10 miles from the spectacular Matanuska Glacier, the largest Glacier in Alaska that can be reach by vehicle. It is 26 miles long and 4 miles at the terminus. A highlight of any trip is a chance to hike on this incredible mountain of ice, or to hike beside it on Lion's Head mountain for out-of-this-world views of the glacier, the mountain ranges surrounding you, and the braided Matanuska River. There is hiking right out your door, up the Talkeetna Range, or along the Glenn Highway, and down to the Matanuska River. We are one half mile from Victory Bible Camp founded in 1947. The Den is one of the first cabins on Victory Road, built in 1972.
Availability
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or Cash. If you would like to pay with a different credit card when you arrive, please notify us in advance. There will be a $25 processing charge on all cancellations. Cancellations made with less than 7 day notice will be charged 50% of total reservation. Cancellations made within 24 hours of reservation will be charge the total amount of the reservation. No-shows will be also be charged the total amount of the reservation. Reservation implies Agreement with Cancellation Policy.