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Beautiful, cozy stay near Hatcher Pass & Hiking

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and patio

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Front of property
Unit A
Entryway
Livingroom
Livingroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Finger Lake State Recreation Area
  • Place, Musk Ox Farm
  • Place, Mat-Su Visitors Center

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, cozy stay near Hatcher Pass & Hiking

Enjoy your stay in our newer 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home. This is a duplex, with a wonderful long term tenant next door. There is a full sized kitchen with all the necessities to make home cooked meals and a lighted back porch with a grill for your use. We are minutes away from the gas station and coffee shop and about 10 minutes from Hatcher Pass. Hatcher Pass is a beautiful place to snowboard and ski in the winter and hike and pick berries in the summer.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
***TRASH DAY IS MONDAY MORNING. PLEASE MOVE TRASH CAN TO THE FRONT OF THE DRIVEWAY SUNDAY NIGHT

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. Arkose Brewery and Palmer Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Hatcher Pass Management Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Musk Ox Farm and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Musk Ox Farm - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 10 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 19 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pho and Thai Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alaskana Social Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Elks Lodge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, cozy stay near Hatcher Pass & Hiking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, cozy stay near Hatcher Pass & Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, cozy stay near Hatcher Pass & Hiking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, cozy stay near Hatcher Pass & Hiking located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Finger Lake State Recreation Area, Musk Ox Farm, and Hatcher Pass Management Area. Colony House Museum and Palmer Visitor Information Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Beautiful duplex. Very roomy. Wide open garage to layout our backpacking gear. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DebraLee C., St. Cloud

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

Comfortable

Wonderful stay, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Hockey tournament

This is our second time staying at this amazing property, and we’re absolutely thrilled to have found our go-to spot in the Valley! It’s the perfect place for hockey families, and we can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Daughter’s wedding

Great place, close to Hatcher’s Pass were our daughter got married
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

monte c.

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

Alaska teip

Perfect property for our group visiting the Palmer area. Clean, well kept. Awesome property
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Perfect House for Sports family

Perfect house for sports family. Have access to the garage. Also 5 minutes from down town Palmer. I would stay here if my family was doing a hockey tournament in Palmer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Fantastic Stay

We came to the MATSU for a hockey tournament ~ the home was super clean and nice. All the amenities were great! It allowed us to get to our games timely and allowed us to cook and eat as a group~ ♥️. We will back next year. Thank you Stephanie for everything and always answering our message’s promptly!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

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

Awesome Amenities! Great Hosts!

We had a little hiccup with our reservation and Stephanie quickly handled all of the details and went above and beyond. The house is amazing!! Loved having a master bath and laundry. Plus a dishwasher!! This was by far our most luxurious stay on our trip and everyone loved it. I’m a city girl so Alaska is definitely more rustic than I’m used to and this home had all of the creature comforts! Highly recommend!! We only stayed one night but definitely wished it was more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mj C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home was stocked with everything we needed. Enjoyed having garage. Home was spotlessly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well stocked, comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

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

Palmer, Ak

This was a wonderful place to stay while in Palmer. It met all of our needs and more. If we are back in the area we will definitely want to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

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

Palmer duplex

Check-in was a breeze, the entire home was very clean and checkout was easy when following the directions posted on the refrigerator. We didn’t cook while there but the kitchen appeared to be well stocked. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For one night stay it was easy to get to and it was a gorgeous place. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake N.

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

Loved it.

Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virgil H.

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

Great Place

This is a great place to stay. It is within easy access to attractions in the Mat-Su Valley and Anchorage.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fontana D.

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

Hockey Travel

We love Palmer and were in the area for a hockey tournament. It was a quiet neighborhood. However, with 4 boys ages 13, 7, 2, 2 we rented this place because it said it had a playground. There was no playground and the yard was clearly a work in progress, so we couldn't really play out there. Luckily we know the area a little so we found a pak.not
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura k.

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

Wonderful place to stay

This was a wonderful place to stay . The host was excellent it was easy to find and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Holiday

Spent Thanksgiving holiday. Perfect location for us as family lived 5 mins away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rinku M.

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

Very nice and clean

We really enjoyed our 1 night stay here. Very clean and tidy place,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PENNY M.

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

Wedding trip

We attended at Wedding near Palmer so this was a perfect place to stay since we had two kids. Great location. The place was so nice and super clean. And so quiet….except when my grandkids were awake…lol. But we loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Great stay!

This place exceeded our expectations. Clean, comfortable, and great location. We would stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Very clean, quiet,great location for our activities

Quiet, well stocked kitchen, super clean, love having use of garage. Clean washer dryer. Perfect lication for our activities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, clean, close to downtown Palmer. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

Great Alaskan Accommodations

Wonderful 3/2 convenient to all the things we wanted to do during our vacation. House is nicely appointed with modern appliances and fixtures, including laundry. Love the easy accessibility and the attached garage! Check-in/check-out was a breeze. Great place to stay with your family or friends for your Alaskan getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qovik N., Rankin Inlet, Canada

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

Amazing place

My family was amazed with the home, beautiful home, awesome location, clean and welcoming. Wonderful Home away from Home❤️ I will definitely stay here again in the future.. Qujannamiik (Thank you)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Ostermiller

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I'm originally from Hawaii, now living in Alaska. Hawaii will always have a piece of my heart, but I love Alaska and exploring our beautiful state. I am mother to 6 children with a wonderful husband. My husband is a realtor and property manager and would love to help you find a more permanent or income producing property here in Alaska. I love to bake, travel, hike and explore new places. I enjoy hosting and strive to make sure our guests are taken care of and want to give you a great experience.

Why they chose this property

I love Palmer and this area is a great location. It is close to the mountain, which is such a peaceful place to explore.

What makes this property unique

It is near Hatcher Pass where you can ski in the winter and bike or hike in the summer. It is super close to the gas station and coffee shops.

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