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Charming Home near Palmer with Hot Tub!

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone backsplash, a potted plant, salt and pepper shakers, and a woven placemat on the table.
A living room with a black coffee table, a red and white patterned vase, and a green plant. There is a beige sofa with a red pillow, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A hot tub in a wooded area with a wooden deck and a portable heater.
A bedroom with a bed, a door, a small table with a plant, and a blue abstract painting on the wall.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a chandelier, wooden cabinets, and a stone backsplash in the kitchen area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washer
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Place, Finger Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Finger Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Reindeer Farm
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Home near Palmer with Hot Tub!

This charming home is conveniently in the middle of the Mat-Su Valley between Palmer and Wasilla. Located on three wooded acres, this furnished 1,000 sq. ft. home features two bedrooms and one bathroom. We love hosting guests on local getaways, business, vacation, family visits or anything else that brings you to the stunning beauty surrounding Palmer, Alaska!

This is a lower unit in an owner-occupied duplex. (Our family lives in the upper unit; we do our best to be quiet and respectful, but please be aware that there is foot traffic, etc.) Big windows allow lots of natural light and views of the beautiful wooded area.
Make yourself at home in our cozy living area and fully-equipped kitchen. One bedroom includes a generous desk space for your work or play!
A washer and dryer are conveniently located inside the home. Wifi and Netflix are available!

You are welcome to use the fire pit near our home for a barbecue or relaxing evening around the fire.
We are thrilled to be able to offer a hot tub on the property for your use! It is steps away from the home, shared with guests in one tiny house vacation rental. (For reservations from June 1-Sept 15, the hot tub will have shared access with guests in three tiny houses.)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 734662
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Palmer

Palmer is home to this apartment. Colony House Museum and Alaska Live Steamers are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Arkose Brewery and Palmer Golf Course. Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Alaska Railroad are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Finger Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Finger Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 22 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center - 35 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 37 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 9 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Dans - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bearpaw River Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Millers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Miller's Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Home near Palmer with Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Home near Palmer with Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Home near Palmer with Hot Tub!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Home near Palmer with Hot Tub! located?

Situated in Palmer, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Finger Lake and Finger Lake. Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place! Great location!

Great place with a great location! Loved the hot tub. We appreciated the kitchen with all the essentials and did some cooking while there. Ice packs in the freezer were a great surprise too! Will stay here again if I’m returning to the Palmer area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views

Lots of great windows with excellent views of the mountains. I holed up here for two days to work on my novel. It is a super productive getaway. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Place was cute & clean & we slept well. Nice big TV..

Did not care for all the noise the upstairs people made all night till 10:30pm and the next day starting at 8am. Was not a quiet get away at all. TV did not work the next day. Tea kettle had a cut inside on the bottom of kettle. Did not use. The 2 Lights are too bright in kitchen. Needs a dimmer switch for sure.. Not a place we'd go rent again. We are in our 60's looking for a quiet 2 night get away. Place was cute &.clean, nice big tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

getaway B4 school

Was a very pleasant experience. We found all the necessary equipment in the kitchen. The beds were comfy, however, we would have enjoyed some softer pillows, but we made do with what was there. The grounds were well kept. Even though it rained we used the hot tub and it was very easy to operate. If an opportunity to getaway again arises- we would consider this place. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, clean, cozy place!

We only stayed here for one night. It was very cozy and very clean! Beds were comfortable and it was very handy having a washer and dryer available. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable home

We enjoyed our stay. Comfortable home, comfortable beds, great hot tub. Close to Matanuska glacier! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Wonderful location, great option to hotel. Quiet and as advertised! If we were ever back in Palmer would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

Accomodations were great. Everything we needed was supplied. There was some minor noise from children running around above you since this is a lower level unit below the owner's home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We enjoyed our one night stay. Clean, comfortable, and inviting. Beds are comfortable. Thanks Laura!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Thanks for your hospitality and trying to work with me for my lack of planning with an early arrival! Seems very new and clean as a VRBO!! May need to bring or buy extra stuff, if staying long! It was perfect for our short stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway

My husband and I enjoyed staying at Laura’s place. Very clean, comfortable and has everything we needed for an easy weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway With Best Friends

A night away from our hubbies and kids to connect with the besties while soaking in the hot tub and sipping on some Pinot. Very comfortable, great coffee, quiet retreat. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Palmer!

Stayed for 3 nights in early Sept. Very comfortable for our family of 4. Well stocked kitchen which was nice because we cooked breakfast each day and a couple of meals while here. Hot tub was a nice treat after a day of hiking. Location is great! There is a Three Bears grocery extremely close which is a great grocery store. Hosts were extremely responsive. They had some fresh ground Alaskan coffee for us to use in the mornings. We loved it so much that we bought several bags at the grocery store and brought them home. Would stay here again if we are ever in the area again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place to stay i Palmer Alaska

It was wonderful! Very nice 2 bedroom unit. Nice yard and a great hot tub! The owners are very nice with very sweet children. We do all our own cookig. The kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans and dishes. They had some delicious coffee for us to use and lots of different kinds of tea. We couldn't have asked for anything better. We have rented a lot of Air B and B's in Alaska and this was by far the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, extremely clean and friendly home

Laura's house was unbelievably perfect. When we drove up, there are planted white/golden and red rasberries. Next is a beautiful garden and an apple tree. The place is beautifully manicured, and there are three chickens that sometimes come by and say hi! The house has a mudroom to take off shoes and raincoats. The living room is spaceous, as is the kitchen. The bedrooms are cozy and one has a desk. There are games, and nice inspiring books. There is a washer and dryer. We absolutely loved our stay, thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

Spent two nights using it as a base for nearby activities. Everything was as advertised. Clean and functional. Blackout shades & noisemakers in the bedrooms were a plus. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home - everything you need or want!

We enjoyed our stay at this home. The location was perfect. The home was extremely clean and well equipped. Check in was contact free and very simple. Would highly recommend this home to anyone travelling in the Palmer area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stop off between Seward and Denali

This was a homey, welcoming place to stay in a quiet, spread out neighborhood. Close to Hatcher Pass which was cool to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring Alaska

The property was beautiful, it was very clean and spacious. We took a walk in the evening and sat in the hot tub it was amazing. We will definitely stay here on our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Affordable and clean in Palmer

Great place to stay in Palmer! Central location, friendly owners, and the hot tub was delightful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for what we needed

Had a great time. Nice hot tub and close to three bears which has everything. Close to restaurants and much to do in the area. Laura left some snacks and had a lot of stuff in kitchen cabinets for use. Would recommend for up to family of 5. 2 bedrooms and a nice couch for sleeping. Only 1 TV in living room. Thanks again Laura!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean spot to stay

Nice place to stay. Even had a hotub ! The property is attayched to the owners home just FYI. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful home

I enjoyed every minute at your place. Great location, Clean property. Beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work trip

Was up in the Valley for a work trip from Soldotna, the property was great, clean and well setup. We had 3 guys and one of them slept on the couch, which worked out well. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice rental in Mat-Su Valley

My sister and I stayed in the lower level of this duplex for 6 nights. Very nice unit with a full kitchen and a washer-dryer in one of the bedrooms. The unit has large windows and is located in a wooded area. Excellent location for visiting Palmer and Wasilla. Very nice - we would stay here again in a heartbeat!

About the host

Hosted by Laura

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We're Texas natives, but now call Alaska home. We love the incredible opportunities this state offers as "the last frontier," and are privileged to be raising our family here. We continually marvel at the beautiful places we can enjoy within a couple hours' drive.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property over seven years ago--the view from our ridge, the wooded area, the creek at the bottom of the hill and the fantastic location between Palmer and Wasilla. We remodeled both duplex units and are thrilled with how they turned out; we now call the upper level home and are excited to share the beautiful lower unit as a furnished vacation rental.

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