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Large Home with Outstanding Views & Location

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7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 28371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Colony House Museum
    8 min drive
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center
    8 min drive
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center
    8 min drive
  • Palmer, AK (PAQ)
    11 min drive

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About the area

Palmer

At this holiday home, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Colony House Museum and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Lazy Mountain. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 4 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Palmer holiday home include Mat-Su Visitors Center and Palmer Visitor Information Center.

What's nearby

  • Colony House Museum - 8 min drive
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 8 min drive
  • Musk Ox Farm - 11 min drive
  • Reindeer Farm - 12 min drive
  • Lazy Mountain - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 23 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophia's Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palmer City Alehouse - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large Home with Outstanding Views & Location

Incredible Price for Size in the Valley - Up to 28 people! Large groups, including sports teams, and families truly enjoy the spacious, entire house. There are 10 full and queen size beds, as well as four futons., totaling 28 that could sleep in shared accommodations! The home was an original Sears home built in the 1970s on acreage located on a bluff of the Matanuska River. Much of the house is original/retro and in a quiet, country setting with wide open spaces to almost every side. Our home fits so many people with an extremely economical price for the space. With so many people, it has other space that is needed - 2 full kitchens and 3 full refrigerators. Though it feels secluded with wide open spaces, it is only 5 minutes to downtown Palmer, where there are several shops, breweries and restaurants that exemplify the quaint, Alaskan pioneer spirit. The Palmer property is close to the Alaska State Fair, close to local hiking areas, and only about a twenty minute drive to the start of the Iditarod Race. The owner's home shares the short driveway to the road, but otherwise the property sits on 49 acres of Alaskan beauty.
Palmer is the ideal vacation spot to start your Alaskan vacation. It is close enough to Anchorage to arrive easily by several airlines, but far enough away to not be in the hustle of Alaska's biggest city. You can see it all from a location that feels like the real Alaska! Palmer is filled with history, as it sits on the ancestral lands of the Dena'ina and Ahtna peoples, but was established for non-Alaskan Natives in the 1930s as part of Roosevelt's New Deal's Federal Emergency Relief Administration. Many historic sites are found in Palmer for the history buff, and an original pioneer cabin is right next to this home that now serves as storage for the owners.
If you like views, you can see Pioneer Peak, the Matanuska Glacier, and the Matanuska River from the front deck. For the outdoor enthusiast, there are challenging hikes in the area. Lazy Mountain hiking trail is very close, which is a four mile hike that has an elevation climb of almost 3,000 feet. Hatcher's Pass is another popular hike and ski area within a 10-15 minute drive. For animal enthusiasts, there are local reindeer and musk ox farms for touring. There are several lakes in the area for canoeing, fishing, and boating, all within a 15-30 minute drive. Equipment is available for rent in the Palmer/Wasilla area. Four-wheelers and snowmobiles are also available for rent in the area for those who want to see Alaska from off-road. Within minutes, there are several fun places: Matanuska River Park, Knik River State Park, Matanuska Lake State Park, Palmer Hay Flats Wildlife Refuge, Alaska ZipLine Tours, or Alaska Horse Adventure trail rides. Palmer is also a fantastic town that serves as a great starting point for travelers who would like to take day trips to see Southern Alaska. Many day trips could include historic Talkeetna with its views of Denali [previously known as Mt. McKinley (1.5 hours)], the Matanuska glacier and glacier hikes (1 hour), Dall Sheep viewing on Sheep Mountain (1.5 hours), Girdwood and Alyeska ski resort (1.5 hours), Whitewater rafting (1 hour), and several stopping points for Salmon fishing throughout the Alaska rivers.
This home could serve as the perfect home for large family and friend trips, retreats, or a gathering place for wedding guests. The location offers the best of Alaska with the convenience of the perfect Alaskan town.

Property manager

Keri Shannon

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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: 99
Note from host: contact owner
Long-term renters welcome
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99. Note from host: contact owner Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Large Home With Outstanding Views & Location Property Palmer

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Home with Outstanding Views & Location have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Large Home with Outstanding Views & Location family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and travel cots, it's no surprise that Large Home with Outstanding Views & Location is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Large Home with Outstanding Views & Location?

No, Large Home with Outstanding Views & Location does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Large Home with Outstanding Views & Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Large Home with Outstanding Views & Location?

No, pets are not allowed.

Large Home with Outstanding Views & Location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alaskan family trip
This was the perfect place for our large family. Host was very accommodating. Beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
This property was the perfect choice for my wedding. My family stayed here for three days before us, and it provided a wonderful setting for our pre-wedding celebrations. The night before the wedding, we enjoyed the comfort and beauty of this place, which made the experience even more special. The owner of the Vrbo was absolutely terrific and incredibly helpful throughout our stay. Their attention to detail and warm hospitality truly made a difference, ensuring everything was perfect for our wedding preparations. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay during such an important time in our lives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful setting
This big 'homey' house was a very comforting place for our large family to be together over our sis-in-laws funeral. Couldn't ask for better hosts! Thank you Jim and Keri!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kami M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for a large group!
This property was great to stay at with a large group. We appreciated the host's kindness and flexibility. It was a great location and we would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alaska trip
The property met our needs of 3 couples perfectly. Beautiful view! Everything was clean and ready for us . We would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Beautiful property with outstanding views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay for a group
This was perfect. We had friends in town before our wedding and it was magical to have a weekend to just hang out together in Palmer. We got gorgeous weather so we played games outdoors, went over to a friend's nearby farm to help plant potatoes, and after we checked out on Sunday we headed to the Noisy Goose for brunch. Could not have been more perfect. We even got to pet the owners' horse and dogs during the day since they live in the house next door. Really wonderful, highly recommend for a big group. Plenty of bedrooms, two have in-suite bathrooms, and two full kitchens so you can take time to yourself throughout the stay as well as spending time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gymnastics Team Recharge
Large comfortable house with TONS of sleeping space for most our parents and athletes who were in town for a regional gymnastics meet. The owners were easy to communicate with and went out of the way to make our stay enjoyable. This is a great rental owned by great people!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suriya W., Bangkok

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house for big group.
The house is super-clean and well maintenance except many room door is not easily closed because of wooden swelling. Kitchen is large and full of cooking amenities. River view from the terrace is so nice. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caleb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet, scenic view.
We loved the house! The owners are wonderful people who made it all very easy for us to stay. Will stay again soon if possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A huge place with a breathtaking view
I hesitate to leave this review only because I want this place to be available for our next trip to Alaska. We stayed here 5 weeks and loved it. The view is simply unreal. Pioneer Peak is a picture window from almost every window. There are like 8 different rooms to sleep not including the couches. Basically, it is two complete houses - one top, one bottom. The location is less the 10 minutes outside downtown Palmer, so it is convenient to groceries and restaurants. Wasilla is 20 minutes away. The furnishings are a bit dated, but everything was clean and worked well. We were not looking for a Viking range. Overall, this was just a fabulous place. If you are staying in the Matanuska Valley, you can’t go wrong here.
Stayed 37 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Wonderful place, very easy to find and owners are great. Will be my go to from now on when I need to stay in Palmer!! Great experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family need a place to house grandparemts and 4 other small families
The view all tho foggy was wonderful. Plently of room for all of us. Lots of supplies in the food department and the laundry was well stocked. Wish the weather was sunnier but i would recommend this to anyone with a pretty large crowd. Very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular view, huge space
If you have lots of people, enjoy a great view, and want a central place to explore Alaska, this is your spot. We had 11 people and could easily have comfortably fit several more. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the host was very responsive. We had a couple of minor issues and they worked hard to resolve them. Book with confidence!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silvia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
House was clean and comfortable with a beautiful view and nice layout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luke A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome and BEAUTIFUL
Owner was attentive and extremely helpful. This property is quiet and gorgeous. We will look to stay here again when in Palmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This was a great house for our youth basketball teams, with 7 bedrooms, lots of room and spectacular views. It is also close to the Palmer/Wasilla hwy, making it very convenient to get to and from where you need to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view home for large party
This house has a lovely view of the mountains and fit our large party. The house is dated and has space heaters in the cold basement, but had lots of room and was conveniently located.

8/10 Good

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Group Housing
Great location just outside Palmer. Great view. Sheep in the yard roaming around friendly. Hassle free booking. Lots of parking. There are 10 queen bed options so spreading out is nice.

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family
This house was a wonderful retreat for our family. It's close to Palmer, but surrounded by beautiful nature. The home is beautifully decorated and has everything you could possibly need. Keri is an amazing host who thinks of everything. She was easy to get in touch with, but she's also written down answers to almost any question that you would have in her handy-dandy welcome book. I was impressed! Very comfortable home with plenty of room for a family to spread out. I highly recommend this home and this host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig N.

Great location with an amazing view! Great for a big family, or group of friends.
Everything was great. I will keep this property in mind next time I visit. Owner was easy to work with, and neighbors were friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018