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Lakeside Retreat with fantastic views

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House from the lake
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wasilla, AK
  • Place, Finger Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska Native Heritage Center
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakeside Retreat with fantastic views

Come relax at the end of the road in our historic lake front home. Built in 1958 it is one of the first homes on the lake. Recent updates make it a comfortable stay for 2-3 couples or a family to enjoy fantastic views, play on the lake, or just relax on a large deck. We also have a patio with a fire pit and wood provided. Swans in the spring and fall, ducks all summer, eagles perch in the trees in the front yard. We have kayaks, paddle boats, a rowboat, canoe and a large dock, for your use, to enjoy the lake. We provide fishing gear for summer and winter. The home is located between Palmer and Wasilla, about 45 minutes from Anchorage airport. Come enjoy your private, waterfront home while you visit Alaska.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

You need to know

Property # 3123036vb
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

About the area

Wasilla

Located in Wasilla, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site, while Colony House Museum and Palmer Visitor Information Center are cultural highlights. Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Musk Ox Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Wasilla, AK

What's nearby

  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 26 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center - 40 min drive - 71.0 km
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - 41 min drive - 75.0 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 12 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bearpaw River Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Miller's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Millers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chepo’s Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat with fantastic views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat with fantastic views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat with fantastic views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat with fantastic views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat with fantastic views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Finger Lake State Recreation Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Cottonwood Creek Park. Colony House Museum and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property that has the right blend of modern updates and classic charm. One can see that many memories were made here :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close enough to our event but not smack in town. Enough rooms and space for everyone. Great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2026
Glad the house worked for your family trip. Welcome back k any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, it was beautiful and we could feel all the love and thoughtfulness that has gone into this family heirloom of a home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet lake front home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve M.

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

Awesome!

It was such a wonderful property. We really enjoyed being on the lake and the house was clean, well-stocked and comfortable. Brenda and Stan were such great hosts! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

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

Great stay

Great location and property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Wonderful lakeside retreat

Wow! We had an amazing time! This property was everything it was promised to be. Beautiful, homey, convenient to services, with amzing lakeside access. Our kids spent hours playing on and in the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back any time. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lakehouse we rented was so amazing!! Everything was great. The views were unbelievable . The house was spotless and there was nothing we needed. They had everything. We met the owners and they gave us fresh salmon that they had caught that morning. I can’t say enough great things about our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome place to start our adventure! Gorgeous views everywhere we looked! We truly appreciated all of the thoughtful/helpful items you provided. Thank you for sharing your special home with us! Barb R
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

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

Awesome Location

The view is exactly what you would want on an Alaskan vacation. Nice, clean house with friendly, helpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay. We would be happy to have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

PERFECT LOCATION

This house was everything we wanted. Great location right on the water. Comfortable beds. All the toys the owner provided to use on the lake was perfect. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2024
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nache D.

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

Pure peace and beauty

We had an amazing stay. It was peaceful, the views are stunning. Brenda and Stan are very responsive.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly V.

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

Amazing!!!

The listing does not do this place justice! Close to everything and the view is spectacular. The hosts are super accommodating, easy to get ahold of, and go above and beyond with what they provide. Would 100% stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, it’s nice to hear when guests enjoy their stay! I do apologize for inadvertently giving you only four stars for communication on your review. I contacted VRBO to see if it could be changed, but the only option was to permanently delete the entire review. You definitely are 5 stars in all categories!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Lake house

Loved our time here!From Eagles to Auroras ,couldn’t ask for better.One of our favorites.Thanks Stan and Brenda.Oh yeah,our granddaughter loved skating on the frozen lake.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa V.

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

My Dad & i

Met with family while there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful stay. Stan and Brenda were amazing. We had our emails off but saw they messaged several times to make sure everything was good. They left us eggs from their chickens, which we really enjoyed. The house had everything we needed. We enjoyed the canoe and paddle boats. They provided all that we needed to fish on the lake, which was great. You could tell a lot of love is put into the house. Wish we would've stayed here longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2024
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the kind words. Brenda and Stan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Fabulous!!!!!

We Brought my 92 yr old mom visiting from Arizona. This place is AMAZING. Stunning views. Wraparound deck for all day sun. Use of many kinds of boats. Living room with panoramic views. Right on the water. Worth every penny. Clean. Even has an old working dial phone on the wall. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
Thank you for the nice comments. You are welcome back any time. Brenda and Stan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance B.

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

Lakeside property

The property was fun for the family being able to utilize the paddle boats as well as Kayaks from the Dock. Kids enjoyed the water either fishing or just fun. The house was nice and clean, and the host made us feel right at home! Would highly recommend staying here as my Family enjoyed it with many things to do without having to drive to far. Little over an hour to rent utvs to drive into the beautiful scenery or about three and a half hours to Denali park entrance. Also had life jackets, fishing poles and bait to use. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Very nice family, took excellent care of the house and property. We would be happy to welcome them back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R.

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

Breathtaking Views

Overall, the property served us well, as we were on a business trip for two nights. The views are truly incredible from the deck and the front window of the home. Be sure to grab some bottled water or anything else you may need on your way, stores and restaurants are not too far away, but not extremely convenient either. Keep in mind that there is only one shower in the home, so if you are traveling with kids, you’ll just need to plan your morning accordingly. The lake is absolutely beautiful and I’m sure if you travel during the summer months there would be endless exploring opportunities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2024
Charles, thanks for the great feedback. We are in the process of installing a shower in the upstairs bath. We are glad the home worked for you. Thank you, Brenda and Stan.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Gorgeous location!

We were a multi-generational family traveling by car through Alaska for 2.5 weeks. This cottage was our last stop before flying home. It delivered on every aspect of our stay. The view is unquestionably the main attraction with its proximity to the lake. Within an hour of being there, a bald eagle graced us with his presence. The home was immaculate, and it is well appointed for anyone who stays, including lots of watercraft for the lake. It was a little too chilly during August for us Floridians, but we loved watching the birds and other wildlife. The location in Palmer is excellent and close by to all the Palmer/Wasilla area has to offer. We were pleasantly surprised we could fill up all our days with activities in the area. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants the opportunity to enjoy the sights of Alaska literally from the deck or from the large windows overlooking the lake. My parents, who are 81 Y/O and new to staying at VRBOs, absolutely loved it. My son and I split the upstairs bedrooms and we were all comfortable and felt safe. If I got the chance to go back to Alaska in the coming years, I would plan around having an opportunity to stay here again and hopefully enjoy even more of the lake. 5 stars!! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

The Alaskan Sound

The Property is Outstanding. The pictures and description of this Home got me from the start of my search. People.... so much better than the pictures show and more "what you need right now" items than i can list. For example, I need a screwdriver.... heres one. I need an iron....heres one. Is our luggage under 50 lbs? What? A luggage weigher... yes everyone, they had it there! The Views from everywhere you look are phenomenal. I really dont think a camara can show what your really being Blessed with when you book this Home. Not in one picture, no way. The Sound, or better to say, the absense of city sounds is very remarkable. On day two the steady humming or buzzing in my ears i didn't know was there quieted. I could hear nature again. The Momma duck cuts through the yard, with her babies, heading for a swim. The fish jump, the wind sings through the trees, The Sun shines bright upon the waters surface looking upwards towards the mountain landscape. I'm tempted to say Magical. I would add rewarding and peacfull. Worth every penny... a real value. This is just a special home thats all there is to what im telling you. If only I had 10 thumbs. I would give10 thumbs up to these Hosts that I thank for making this place available for me to experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Mark, thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy your family enjoyed your stay. We appreciated that you took such good care of the home. You were great letting us know if you needed anything or if you had guests. We love having people enjoy our home as much as we do. I have say the same for you and your family. “.Ten thumbs up!” Thanks. Brenda and Stan

About the host

Hosted by Stan and Brenda

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We both grew up here and truly enjoy having others enjoy the nearby activities and have fun on the lake.

Why they chose this property

Private home at the end of the road. Enjoy the lake out your front door.

What makes this property unique

You have 180 views of the lake and the Chugach mountains. We offer kayaks, paddle boats and all the amenities to enjoy a great way start or finish your Alaska vacation. Many guests have found this to be a convenient, centralized location to base their trip to Alaska.

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