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Lazy Mountain Hideaway

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A house with a balcony overlooking a garden with various plants and a fence in the foreground.
A rural landscape with hay bales and flowering plants.
A two-story house with a red balcony, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with pink walls, a wooden bed with a red blanket, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Place, Colony House Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Mat-Su Visitors Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Palmer Visitor Information Center
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Green Room

1 Double Bed

Rose Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lazy Mountain Hideaway

Lazy Mountain Hideaway is a large private living space in the lower level of our home. 1904 square feet, with separate entrance and parking. The two bedrooms each have full size beds with new Tuft & Needle memory foam mattresses. There is also a new sleeper sofa in the family room with a queen airbed. There is also a flat screen television with local channels and Roku with several streaming apps.The Jack & Jill bathroom includes a shower and a tub for soaking; hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, and locally made soap are provided. Wifi is available. The guest kitchen includes refrigerator, gas stove and oven, microwave, coffee maker, French coffee press, cookware, dishes, silverware and utensils. We provide coffee and tea, and local organic farm fresh eggs when available. The laundry has front loading washer and dryer with detergent, fabric softener, ironing board and iron.

There is a new propane barbecue grill on the guest patio, where guests can check out the vegetable garden and the amazing mountain views and sunsets.

The home sits on 21 acres on the shoulder of Lazy Mountain, just 7 miles northeast of Palmer. Guests can go for walks, cross country ski, snowshoe on trails without ever having to leave the property. Moose live in the area, and can be seen any time of the year; in the spring they will have calves with them. Neighbors raise bison and elk, and also board horses. Mountain views abound. Guests love our proximity to Palmer, the Alaska State Fair, Hatcher Pass, Matanuska Glacier, the Musk Ox and Reindeer farms, Lazy Mountain hikes, and more.

One of the best things about Lazy Mountain Hideaway is the peace and quiet. Owls can be heard calling to each other at night! And, if you're here at the right time of year, Northern Lights will be a special treat.

For guests who stay three nights or longer, we will provide a large loaf of hot homemade French bread upon request (see photo).

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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
Pack and plays available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
NO pets; family/returning guests have allergies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash the dishes and leave them to dry in the drain tray
Leave used linens and towels in the laundry basket and place it in front of the washing machine
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests must submit a copy of their government issued ID prior to booking. NO PETS due to serious allergies of family and returning guests.
Do not place trash of any kind outside due to bear danger. Turn off all lights and fans whenever not in use or whenever leaving the home.
Only the number of guests registered can stay with us. No additional guests. Quiet time is between 10 pm and 7 am. We are not wheelchair accessible.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1013550vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this holiday home is in a rural area. Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Musk Ox Farm and Reindeer Farm. Alaska Railroad and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Colony House Museum - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Musk Ox Farm - 21 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 23 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 28 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Perkup Espresso - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪203 Kombucha - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy Mountain Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lazy Mountain Hideaway?

As of 20 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lazy Mountain Hideaway on 26 Jan, 2027 start from S$267, 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 at Lazy Mountain Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lazy Mountain Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy Mountain Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lazy Mountain Hideaway located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lazy Mountain, Colony House Museum and Mat-Su Visitors Center. Palmer Visitor Information Center and Arkose Brewery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Gretchen Strawn

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Al has lived in Palmer for 42 years, and Gretchen for 29 years. They love to work in their garden and go for walks on their property. Al enjoys fishing, running, and hiking. Gretchen uses her favorite recipe to smoke salmon, and we both look forward to harvesting vegetables from our garden, as well as raspberries from our berry patch.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this home the minute we saw it! It is tucked away on the side of Lazy Mountain, at the end of a very long driveway. The peace, tranquility, view and garden called to us. We love hearing the owls calling to each other at night, and experiencing the wildlife that frequent the property. A good day for us is when we don't have to leave "the hill."

What makes this property unique

Summer guests can walk the various trails on the property, grill food on the patio, and visit Matanuska Glacier, Hatcher Pass, the Musk Ox Farm, Reindeer Farm, hike to the top of Lazy Mountain, shop, dine and walk around in Palmer. On Fridays they can visit Friday Fling in Palmer, which offers produce booths from local farmers, pottery, jewelry, soaps, jellies etc. from local artisans, and many food booths.
In addition, August guests will love picking raspberries from our patch for their breakfasts, and can also find blueberries in abundance within 20 minutes of here. And August guests can go to the Alaska State Fair every day! Guests have gone on road trips to Seward, Valdez, and Denali National Park from here, using Lazy Mountain Hideaway as their home base.
Winter guests love to see the Northern Lights! Many have loved snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and sledding from their door.
We can't forget the water! We have wonderful water right from the tap, no water bottles necessary!

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