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Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail

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A deck with a grill, a fire pit, and outdoor furniture.
A two-story log cabin with a green roof and a gravel driveway.
A living room with a light blue sofa, a chandelier, a framed artwork, and a door with a window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, a dishwasher, a stove, and a large window offering a view of trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a cowhide rug, a wooden door, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Place, Chugach State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Reindeer Farm
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this holiday home is in the mountains. Eklutna Historical Park and Colony House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Reindeer Farm and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm. Alaska Live Steamers and Musk Ox Farm are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Chugach State Park - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 16 min drive - 19.4 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 37 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 41 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Port of Anchorage - 42 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 18 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alaskan Wild Salmon Products - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪May Asian Cuisine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Artisan Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brew HaHa (Parks & Glenn) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪palmer ale - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail on 16 May 2027 start from NZ$1,908, 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 Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Reflections Lake, Eklutna Historical Park and Barbel Lake. Bodenburg Butte and Far Corner 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. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent well furnished and decorated property. Enjoyed the outdoor deck, nearby fishing, and variety of kitchen appliances including the waffle maker.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed and decorated home. Beautiful location and a convenient base for exploring the surrounding area. Would definitely return.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolute blast at this cabin! The property was completely well-kept, spotless, and exactly as advertised in the listing. Everything was in great working order, making it easy to settle right in and relax.On top of the fantastic space, the host was super responsive, attentive, and helpful with any questions we had.If you're looking for an hassle-free stay at a wonderful location, I couldn't recommend this place more. We would love to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. There are two spacious rooms, and two modern, updated bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked with condiments, spices, coffee etc. The cabin and the surrounding area is very quiet and peaceful. It is located close to the Knik River, Palmer and only a 30 minute drive into Anchorage if you want to venture out in the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, feels remote, but easy access. Very clean, comfortable and had a heatlhy dose of magic to it. Communication with the host was easy, straightforward and clear. Would absolutely rent with them again, and would absolutely rent the same property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful setting, equiped with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dennis was a very good host. He responded promptly to any messages we sent.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home that is very private and clean.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, plenty supplies and other stuff such as coffee and high quality. Really enjoyed staying in the lovely house. The location of the house is very close to all hikes we were interested in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Our stay was wonderful. Dennis and his wife were awesome hosts and the property was beautiful. Great location to the tail race and hiking trails and easy on and off major roads to get to local sites. It was great crash pad and lounge around pad.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin

Cozy, well-equipped cabin located in a great location. Clean, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. Friendly hosts, great amenities, and a peaceful vibe. Highly recommend! Dennis & Sherry very welcoming and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome secluded house

Really nice house with every thing you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the woods

Wonderful property. We loved the location for activities in the state park and Palmer. Just a short drive to Anchorage. We had a bear come up on the back deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy Peasy Woodsy Breezy

Dennis and Sherry really made us feel welcome! After staying in hotels for a couple of days, this VRBO was such a relief! The washer/dryer and kitchen amenities were great! This place was cozy and well located for hiking and recreation! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaska getaway

Beautiful property, even better than we thought it would be! Decorating is amazing, beds and pillows were so comfortable, lovely decks with serene views. We used this as our home away from home to take in Alaska from Seward to Denali. Dennis was very accommodating and made check in, the 12 day stay and check out so easy
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Nicer than expected. The host thought of everything. The place was well appointed and the high quality. If I ever get to come back, I hope this space will be available!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful house and location

YOUR PLACE IS SIMPLY AMAZING! THE RUSTIC, CABINLIKE DESIGN INSIDE AND OUT, AND THE DECOR, ARE WARM AND WELCOMING, AND MATCH PERFECTLY WITH THE LOCATION OUTDOORS. ALL THE AMENITiES ARE PERFECT, AND ALL Of THE APPLIANCES PROVIDED ALL THE CONVENIENCES THAT ONE COULD POSSIBLY NEED. ALL IN ALL, YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE, AND WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than the photos!

We had a very comfortable stay here! It is so nice, even better than the photos. The hosts are great and take care of the unit themselves. Beds were amazing, the kitchen had everything we needed. The heated floor in the main bathroom is such nice feature! We felt safe and comfy... this made a great home base for us to explore Alaska!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaska vacay

Had a wonderful time. The hostess was so nice. They even had homemade bread and jam waiting for us. Who does that anymore? Thanks so much for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Proposal in winter wonderland

Surprise proposal, unexpected surprise. My now fiancé and I stayed in this wonderful home. So peaceful and quiet, with amazing location. Homemade jam and champagne awaited us. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
We enjoyed being a small part of John and Rondas adventure with us. They are welcome anytime. We're looking forward to their return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Tailrace. The beds are super comfortable and the kitchen was exceptionally well stocked with anything we could have needed for coffee, cooking, and baking. We were welcomed with fresh bread from Sherry which was greatly appreciated. Palmer is a neat little town-- we enjoyed excellent coffee at Alauda Coffee House in the upstairs of Poppy Lane, which had great gift and souvenir shopping, and a tasty lunch at Turkey Red. It was an easy drive from the house back down to Anchorage and to stunning hikes in the Chugach, Hatcher Pass, and along the Knik River. The house is a duplex and this listing is for one of the units (which wasn't clear to us when we made our reservation.) The other unit seems to have long-term renters who were very nice the few times we saw them and the rental still feels very private, but as two women who both often travel alone we did want to note this info for other potential renters.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

I was told to stay outside Anchorage for my Alaskan adventuring with my son - to get outside the city, closer to the raw land, and boy was that the right decision to make. This VRBO is right at the base of a mountain and pretty close to a river, a lovely setting. The inside of the home was fantastic and met all our needs. It's adjacent to another rental location which might have been good to know but that worked out just fine. Wifi info is mentioned on the first page of the blue journal book on the kitchen counter. If we ever visit again I'll be sure to see if this place is available again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Artistic, Classy, Away From It All Option

One of the nicest VRBO stays I’ve ever had: New. Modern. Clean. So much great art. Washer and dryer. Quiet surroundings. Fresh bread and marmalade jam. This was a perfect location (north of Anchorage) and option for a group of two couples looking to see authentic Alaska for a few days before hopping on a cruise ship in Whittier (just south of Anchorage). Dennis’s place was a thousand times better than paying for two overpriced hotel rooms in the middle of town in Anchorage. Coming from the lower 48 means late arrivals in the dark at the end of a long travel day, and the check-in process couldn’t have been easier for us weary travelers. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Craig,. Thanks for the kind words. You guys were wonderful guests. Thanks for leaving the everythiing so clean when you left. It's greatly appreciated. You're welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dennis, thank you for all you did for us. You were a gracious host. The cabin was clean and beautiful. The beds were very comfortable and the blackout blinds worked very well with the midnight sun. Your location to Palmer and Wasilla was very convenient. And having the brochures of activities of the area was amazing. We were able to go to the reindeer farm which enabled us to created great memories. We also were able to find gluten free restaurants in the area.The cabin was so inviting when we returned from our outings. All we wanted to do is turned on the fireplace and curl up on the sofa to relax. It was very peaceful and all we heard was nature all around us. I would recommend your cabin to anyone. It was the cherry on top that provided us an amazing experience of Alaska.Thank you,Ruben and Maria
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is better than the pictures reflect. We have stayed here twice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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