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Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River!
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m
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Sutton-Alpine, AK
- Place, Matanuska Glacier
- Place, Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site3 min drive
- Place, Hundred Mile Lake4 min drive
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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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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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 - 3 min drive - 6.6 km
- Hundred Mile Lake - 4 min drive - 9.2 km
- King Mountain State Recreation Site - 30 min drive - 56.4 km
Restaurants
- Long Rifle Lodge - 3 min drive
- Mica Mocha Truck - 3 min drive
- Arctic Cup - 3 min drive
- glacier brewhouse - 3 min drive
- Mile Ninety Niner Diner - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom M.
14 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Casey Q.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place!
Casey Q.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leanne B.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin!
Leanne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Justin H.
15 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get away
Justin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jinal S.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Awesome property and location
Jinal S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emma
31 July 2024
Can’t wait to come back!
Emma
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
4 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Karen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James M.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cabin Off the Beaten Path
James M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha H.
9 July 2025
Liked: Check-in
Samantha H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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