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Rustic Moose Cabins ~ Your Home Away from Home

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Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Place, Reindeer Farm
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Palmer Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Independence Mine State Historical Park
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living room

1 Double Futon

Main

1 Queen Bed

Second room

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Common room

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Moose Cabins ~ Your Home Away from Home

A place to relax and enjoy the great Alaskan wilderness. Just north of Anchorage 45 minutes and only 7 miles from Palmer. Situated near the base of Pioneer Peak. The house is close to Jim Creek Recreational area, many other local trails, a biking path and near several other recreational activities. Come and relax in a private home. The house is located on a hobby farm so make fresh eggs your breakfast while enjoying the spectacular view that Alaska and this home offers. The cabin sleeps eight comfortably with a queen bed, twin with pop-up trundle, full sofa sleeper and two full size air mattresses. Two full size bathrooms with towels. Full kitchen with most basic elements including full frig, dishwasher, stove and oven. There is also a washer and dryer for renters use. Newly added to the property 4 new e-bikes for our guests to rent and enjoy the local trails. A piece of paradise in the heart of the beautiful outdoors of Alaska.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Two vehicle maximum unless prior approval.
Fire pit, please ask for prior approval before using so that the fire danger status can be checked.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4703316
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

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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 Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site. Travelling with kids? Consider Reindeer Farm and Musk Ox Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Reindeer Farm - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Musk Ox Farm - 18 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Palmer Golf Course - 21 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Independence Mine State Historical Park - 51 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 28 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Green Store/cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Perkup Espresso - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Purple Moose Espresso - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Moose Cabins ~ Your Home Away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Moose Cabins ~ Your Home Away from Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Moose Cabins ~ Your Home Away from Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Moose Cabins ~ Your Home Away from Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Moose Cabins ~ Your Home Away from Home located?

This family-friendly Palmer holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bodenburg Butte and Reindeer Farm. Barbel Lake and Colony House Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Evelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was as stated on the listing, such a beautiful cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Perfect stay!

We have a big family so this property was perfect. We loved using the outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin. Loved the farm animals! The location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoVeda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, clean and comfy! Great outdoor space, truly peaceful. Loved the distant sound of roosters and farm animals. Erin was very responsive and we loved the self-serve pancake breakfast and fresh eggs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L.

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

Great place for the family to stay!

A giant thank you for a great place to stay for our family during a long weekend wedding! Thanks for the flexibility and hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jcku00

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

Beautiful cabin

Great stay! Very quiet and cozy. We loved the cabin and the community of Palmer/Butte AK.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Cute

Had a lovely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Clean, quiet, and comfortable.

House was as advertised, comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hossein A.

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

Great host

We really like our stay. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Cozy and Tranquil

It was the perfect and quiet getaway our family was needing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacy T.

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

Review

The property was wonderful and so were the hosts! Can’t wait to visit Alaska again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tawna S.

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

Cute home in quiet area!

This home was close to the attractions we were there for and in a quiet secluded area. We loved that they had out door games and a fire pit. The farm fresh eggs, fruit, and pancakes were an appreciated bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

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

Awesome stay

Beautiful clean cabin in a perfect location, spacious enough for 4 adults and 3 children, tons of amenities, farm fresh eggs and my 5 year old got to bottle feed the owners calf. We would definitely stay here again! 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

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

Rustic Moose Cabins

We were happy with the location and amenities the house had to offer. Erin was responsive and easy to coomunicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki g.

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

Family visit

Perfect place to hang out with our 2 adult kids. Our son moved to Palmer a year ago. It was fun having him show us around. Good kitchen with lots of spices!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd h.

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

Alaska foshing

Awesome house all the amenities you could need. Farm fresh eggs in fridge. Thank you so much for having us. Again tremendous place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Wonderful cabin

This was our first trip to Alaska. Loved the cabin, so roomy and quiet. Erin is a great host, she was quick to reply. Farm fresh eggs were waiting for us. She was very accommodating when I asked if we could get more eggs. This cabin is perfectly located central to the attractions we visited. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karrie G.

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

Great base station

This property was a true gem. While visiting our son we used this as a base station for the first portion of our trip. The cabin was extremely clean and very comfortable. The host was amazing and the breakfast items she delivered including fresh eggs from the farm were a great touch that added to the overall experience. In all of our travels that was a first and much appreciated. We will definitely stay at Rustic Moose on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie S.

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

Hidden Gem in Palmer!

The cabin is absolutely gorgeous and was more than enough room for our family of four. It has a kitchen with everything you need to fix and enjoy meals. The propane grill was nice to allow us to grill a couple of times. We absolutely loved our stay in this quiet little nook of Palmer. The hosts were very friendly and easy to communicate with. If you are looking for a great place to stay while visiting Alaska or even a small getaway from the hustle and bustle of daily life, this is the perfect place to stay! We would gladly stay here again, any night!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena K.

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

Beautiful cabin for 4

Beautiful clean cabin with lots of amenities, two great bathrooms and tasteful Alaska-themed decorations. We enjoyed the fresh eggs and fruit, that is a very nice touch! I need to say though that there are only 2 bedrooms and just 1 queen and 1 twin trundle bed. The additional 4 sleeping spaces were on inflatable mattresses and on fold-out living room sofa with shrink-wrapped thin mattress where you feel every spring. My friend left with back pain. The owner Erin was very responsive and kind. Really wonderful place for 4 people, but I would probably not stay here again if there are more of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Cute & Clean House

Everything was fine - clean and nice to have the fresh eggs (we love our eggs!). I think it should be noted that the bed descriptions are as follows: There is a twin trundle bed in the bedroom that was really too small for my teen boys. Thin mattresses and very squeaky flimsy springs. Fine for regular sized children, but my boys are adult sized. Also, the queen bed in the "loft" area is an air bed, not a real bed. It ended up working (we took the mattress off the trundle for one kid) but it should be better described in the home description. We had a campfire one night. It was delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

We liked it here so much we just finished enjoying staying a 2nd time.

Both time we have stayed at the Rustic Mouse cabins we have enjoyed ourselves tremendously. The place is kept up very nicely. Everything was prepared for when we arrived. The Cabin was clean and inviting. It is in a great location. We like being away from the city but not too far. It is quite a peaceful. It is centralized with good access to so many fun activities. One of our favorite activities is a hike to a breath-taking view. The hike, which is only a 5 minute drive from the cabin, leads to the top of a Butte that gives you a 360 degree view of the valley including the Glacier that comes into it. You can choose a steep hike to the top OR you can choose the gentle hike from the other side. Our family likes both so we start on both sides and meet at the top and come down together. The name Rustic Moose Cabins is appropriate. One our first trip we saw a moose come right up to the windows where we were all eagerly watching. This time we saw moose come several times, including an adorable calf. You will not be disappointed if you choose to stay at this property. The owner is very nice and easy to work and the place starts to feel like home very quickly. Enjoy!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

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

Rural home

This was an enjoyable stay! Without being too remote (too far from Anchorage or Wasilla), we were able to have a remote home experience. Parents loved (kids bemoaned 😉) the lack of WiFi. It forced them to spend time playing games and cornhole. Note to out of state visitors: our cell carrier has NO service in the state of Alaska. Something to look into. We found ourselves parked outside of McDonalds a few times. The yard area is large & two picnic tables allow for outdoor eating if the weather is warm enough. (No table inside- which suited us just fine. We used the coffee table/ sat in the ground.) We stayed here with our 6 kids. Although there were technically enough beds, the pull out bed was so thin, the springs made for an uncomfortable few nights. There could be a few more pillows and blankets for sitting around the house & more comfort. We didn’t see the owners at all, except for when we sought them out. No wildlife except for a rabbit. I really liked the layout. For the size of the house, it held our family well. Kitchen was large and open to the living area. 2 showers, with the majority of the sleeping spaces upstairs was a great fit. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Great property

We had a great time visiting Alaska again which was made all the more special by staying in this great property. The house had everything we needed for the four of us, two of which were elderly. No hesitation to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Beautiful family cabin!

Family loved this cabins in the mountains. It looked brand new and Erin was a fantastic host! You need to stay here if you are going to Palmer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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Hosted by Erin Sturdivant

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