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Highlights
Room to spread out
Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Sledding nearby
A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Palmer, AK
Musk Ox Farm
Place, Musk Ox Farm
4 min drive
Colony House Museum
Place, Colony House Museum
7 min drive
Mat-Su Visitors Center
Place, Mat-Su Visitors Center
8 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Common area 1
1 Crib
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Lazy Mountain View- Spacious log home with mountain views, just north of Palmer
This recently renovated 3 level log home with mountain views is nothing short of a masterpiece, offering a spacious, comfortable, and scenic home base for your vacation needs. The 4-bedroom(5 bed), 3-bath, 3 living room vacation rental also includes a sleeper sofa, for a total of 6 beds, invites you to unwind by spending time on the deck taking in the spectacular view, relax in front of the wood stove, hang out around the fire pit, soak in one of the 2 jetted tubs, or take a quiet walk at sunset. The modern kitchen offers amenities for cooking up a feast or enjoy grilling on the deck. 5 miles north of Palmer, 20 miles from Wasilla location is perfect for many excursions.
Winter: There are numerous hiking trails and lakes in the area for the outdoor enthusiast. Once the snow settles in, the home is located just minutes from your skiing, snow boarding, ice fishing, or snow machining paradise. Just a few minutes drive to Hatcher Pass, which offers numerous opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, sledding or snow machining.
Enjoy the newer Skeetawk Ski Resort, a unique Alpine ski area with their lift and refreshment area. Or, travel further up the road to Government Peak Recreation Area which in winter offers groomed, lighted recreation trails for some 4.5 miles. The Matanuska Loop is 1.36 miles. The Susitna Loop is 1.29 miles. The Denali/ Competition loops offer 3.9 miles of unlit, challenging, advanced level trails, featuring long steep up hills and fast technical down hills. Or continue further to Independence Mine with the trails. Whatever you pleasure, whether you enjoy cross country or Alpine skiing, sledding or a brisk walk or machining, Hatcher Pass has an area for you. The Willow side of Hatcher pass is open to snow machines.
Summer: Go into Palmer to enjoy Friday Fling, climb the Butte, visit the reindeer farm, watch paragliders, visit Knik glacier, hike on Matanuska glacier, drive to Hatcher Pass to visit Independence Mine State Park- an abandoned gold mine or pick wild berries or hike the many trails, visit one of the many other available hiking trails or lakes in the area.
Prior approval is required for special events or parties of any kind. Please send an inquiry first with a description of plans to seek approval.
This is a residential neighborhood. All privately owned properties. Please do not intrude or trespass on the neighbors. Quiet time is 10 p.m. - 8 a.m. Caretaker lives on property in cabin. This residence is the perfect place for small respectful gatherings. Drunkenness and loud parties will NOT be tolerated.
NO PETS ALLOWED!
*For security reasons there are cameras strategically placed outside by entrance areas of this property. None indoor.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Prior approval required for more than 12 guests.
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time between 10pm and 8am. Please do not disrupt our neighbor's peace and quite.
Any and all parties must be approved by owner/management.
Please download and read the Rental Agreement below. By proceeding and booking, you agree to accept and abide by all conditions of that agreement.
Events need prior approval. No drunkenness and wild parties will be tolerated.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 2324
Property # 2863328vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Prior approval required for more than 12 guests.
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 the city centre and on a river. Colony House Museum and Independence Mine State Historical Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Arkose Brewery and Palmer Golf Course. Musk Ox Farm and Alaska Railroad are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Palmer Visitor Information Center - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
Palmer Golf Course - 13 min drive - 15.8 km
Getting around
Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 20 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 11 min drive
Perkup Espresso - 9 min drive
Fishhook Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
Wendy's - 8 min drive
203 Kombucha - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lazy Mountain View- Spacious log home with mountain views, just north of Palmer pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lazy Mountain View- Spacious log home with mountain views, just north of Palmer?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lazy Mountain View- Spacious log home with mountain views, just north of Palmer?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lazy Mountain View- Spacious log home with mountain views, just north of Palmer?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lazy Mountain View- Spacious log home with mountain views, just north of Palmer located?
Located in the heart of Palmer, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Musk Ox Farm and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mat-Su Visitors Center and Colony House Museum. Palmer Visitor Information Center and Arkose Brewery are also within 9 miles (15 km).
About the host
Hosted by Ricky Lyle Cox
What makes this property unique
This home is located just out of city limits on a private 5 acres.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests