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Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River!
Cottage in Sutton with kitchen and patio
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 92.9 sq m
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Explore the area

- Place, Matanuska Glacier
- Place, Hundred Mile Lake
- Place, Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River!
Head to the Chugach Mountains for an incredible Alaskan adventure! Located just across the road from the Matanuska Glacier, this Sutton-Alpine cottage is the perfect home base for everything on your itinerary. Head out for an epic trek across the Matanuska Glacier, take a rafting trip down the Matanuska River, or try your luck at panning for gold! After an action-packed day, return to the 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental for a home-cooked meal and a night of incredible stargazing.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Covered Porch | Private Hiking Trails
Bedroom: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress
COTTAGE FEATURES: Flat-screen TV, 4-person dining table, mountain view
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, coffee maker, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Heated floors, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, hangers
FAQ: 3 exterior stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), no WiFi, no A/C, homeowner on-site (separate unit), 4WD/AWD recommended in winter
PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking, RV/trailer parking allowed on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Matanuska Glacier Viewing (3 miles), Matanuska River (4 miles), Matanuska Glacier (5 miles), river rafting, ice climbing, gold panning, ziplining
TRAILS: Caribou Creek Recreational Mining Area (1 mile), Lionhead View Trail (2 miles), Chickaloon-Knik-Nelchina Trail System (14 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Palmer (56 miles), Wasilla (70 miles), Anchorage (99 miles)
AIRPORTS: Palmer Municipal Airport (60 miles), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (106 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $25 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires 3 exterior stairs for access
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: This property sleeps 2 guests in 1 bed, with room for 4 total by using the queen air mattress
- NOTE: This property serves as a remote escape; therefore, it does not include WiFi access
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is highly recommended in the winter months to access the property
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Covered Porch | Private Hiking Trails
Bedroom: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress
COTTAGE FEATURES: Flat-screen TV, 4-person dining table, mountain view
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, coffee maker, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Heated floors, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, hangers
FAQ: 3 exterior stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), no WiFi, no A/C, homeowner on-site (separate unit), 4WD/AWD recommended in winter
PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking, RV/trailer parking allowed on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Matanuska Glacier Viewing (3 miles), Matanuska River (4 miles), Matanuska Glacier (5 miles), river rafting, ice climbing, gold panning, ziplining
TRAILS: Caribou Creek Recreational Mining Area (1 mile), Lionhead View Trail (2 miles), Chickaloon-Knik-Nelchina Trail System (14 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Palmer (56 miles), Wasilla (70 miles), Anchorage (99 miles)
AIRPORTS: Palmer Municipal Airport (60 miles), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (106 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $25 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires 3 exterior stairs for access
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: This property sleeps 2 guests in 1 bed, with room for 4 total by using the queen air mattress
- NOTE: This property serves as a remote escape; therefore, it does not include WiFi access
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is highly recommended in the winter months to access the property
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Sutton
Located in Sutton, this cottage is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site and Hundred Mile Lake. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.

Sutton-Alpine, AK
What's nearby
- Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site - 4 min drive - 6.6 km
- King Mountain State Recreation Site - 39 min drive - 56.4 km
Restaurants
- Long Rifle Lodge - 3 min drive
- Arctic Cup - 3 min drive
- Mica Mocha Truck - 3 min drive
- Long Rifle Lodge - 7 min drive
- Grand View Cafe - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Evolve

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