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Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10

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Chalet perched on private lake frontage in recreation wildlife refuge
Fun on the lawn lake front, swim, fish, boats, dock, camp fires, lawn games
PRIVATE lake front, surrounded by panoramic spectacular mountain views
Fun for all ages on the lake! Swim, fish, boats, kayaks, water toys, fish gear
Stunning panoramic mountain and lake views surround the chalet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Palmer, AK
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Reindeer Farm
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Palmer, AK (PAQ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

+1
1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Den & Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Double Futon, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10

Your dream Alaskan adventures await right out your door! Centrally located to Alaska best attractions. Canoe Lake Chalet Resort is located on Canoe Lake in the heart of the Matanuska Lake State Recreation Reserve encompassing 349 acres of wilderness, 10 sport-fishing lakes that are plentifully stocked with rainbow trout, with miles of mapped and groomed recreation trails right out your door.

Fun for all ages FISH, BOAT, SWIM, BIKE,HIKE and more!
Relax on our private lakefront soaking in the spectacular panoramic views of the Talkeetna and Chugiak Mountain Ranges. Swim and have FUN on the lake with complimentary lake toys, KAYAKS, ROW BOAT, CANOE, PADDLE BOAT, and FLOATING DOCK. FISH right off our dock for rainbow trout.m We supply some fishing gear too! Have FUN!; play lawn games, gather around crackling campfires, catch guppies and hunt for frogs with nets and buckets provided. Get out and explore, RUN, HIKE, BIKE, through the miles mapped recreation trails right out your door.

Unique Alaskana decor and antique furnishing offers rustic elegance with all the modern comforts of home.
For children we provide pack-n-play, crib mattress, high chair/rocking horse. We have a variety of stuffed Alaskan animals, toys, books, board games, etc. Our large library offers a Alaskana books with stories, history, and scenic beauty of our region. A wide variety of DVDs & board games for all age, and hi-speed Wifi UNLIMITED INTERNET with ROKU SYSTEM for TV. The water is always hot with on-demand hot water system!! Comfortable airbeds are available for additional sleeping options.

Experience National Geographic moments; Nesting eagles and osprey hunt and dive for fish, nesting loons and a variety waterfowl swim with their babies. Visits from our resident moose are quite exciting! Canoe Lake boarders the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge which is rich with wild life; moose, wolf, beaver, salmon streams, nesting eagles, osprey, owls, water fowl, and migratory birds. Bears are rare but do visit us occasionally.

We are centrally located to Alaskan top attractions and destinations
*45 mi. to the Anchorage International Airport
*35 mi from Anchorage
*2 mi to Alaska State Fair
*3 mi to Palmer Airport
*3 mi to Palmer a historic agricultural community
*3 mi to Golfing in Palmer
*3 mi to the Mat-Su Regional Hospital
*7 mi to Wasilla - Iditarod Trail Head Quarters
*7 mi to the Alaska Rail Road depot
*7 mi to Musk Ox Farm
*10 mi to drive to excellent salmon fishing spots
*15 mi to Ekluta Native Village/Historic Russian Orthodox Church
15 mi. to Thunderbird Falls -- recreation hike
*15 mi to the Reindeer Farm
*20 mi to historic Independence Mine /Hatchers Pass recreation area for exciting hiking and cultural tours
*25 mi to Knik Glacier - ATV or jet boat rides, scenic flight, helicopter tours
*70 mi to Matanuska Glacier – drive right up to it and hike right on it
*70 miles to the historic village of Talkeetna known for dramatic views of Mt. McKinley (Denali) , scenic flights, fishing, jet boat, rafting tours, zip-lines, arts, museums, etc.
*200 miles to Denali National Park

Visit our FaceBook page 'CANOE LAKE CHALET for more info and photos.

Property manager

Geri McCann

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Perfect for families with children of all ages!
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Events

No events allowed
Upon approval with limited number of guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed out side 20 ft. from entries .
No shoes inside .
Boats: life vest must be worn. Flip boats upside down after use Leave all ropes on the boats. Any damages to boats will be charged accordingly.
Fishing poles and gear must be left as you got them with lures on , $15 for tangled lines. . $50 replacement fee for broken poles..

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
Note from host: Upon approval with limited number of guests
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this chalet is on the waterfront. 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 Glacier State Recreation Site and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Musk Ox Farm and Alaska Live Steamers. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Palmer Golf Course - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 20 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 15 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophia's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Millers Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10 located?

This family-friendly Palmer chalet is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area. Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Palmer Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clay L.

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

We had a great stay!

The house was great! It a perfect central location to base out while in AK. Geri was great and even gave us the heads up when Denali was visible, I’m not sure we would have saw it without her. Wonder house and I do recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie w.

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

Palmer stay

Great place to stay!! My sister in law didn’t like all the stuffed animals up stairs!! Beds were comfortable and kitchen well furnished, wonderful host!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

First time to Alaska

We had a wonderful summer trip for our first time to Alaska. This home adding so much to our vacation. Our son lives in Fairbanks but he wanted to stay near Palmer because of the great location to so many sights. We were so excited to find a place on a lake with amazing mountain views. The home was very comfortable and amazingly stocked. Its so nice to have a place that feels like home so you can just enjoy your family. We cooked several meals there and even grilled steaks on the patio. Geri was wonderful to work with and made sure we had everything we needed. I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodger L.

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

Fun place to stay

We had a good time in Alaska and this was great home base to stage for our adventures
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Beautiful Vacation

We rented Eagles Nest and it was wonderful! Everything was clean and spacious. The view from the deck was amazing! Very comfortable, relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathy h.

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

Great getaway

Perfect place for our 3 families. Geri was wonderful to work with. Plenty of room for 13 of us. We all loved the backyard activities, fishing, swimming, volleyball, badminton and boating. Great place to enjoy Alaska with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

cindy z.

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

Spacious Home

The grandchildren really enjoyed the spacious home, the lake for ice fishing, and skating, and the hill for sledding. We caught lots of fish. They thought it was nice of the owner to decorate for the Holidays before we arrived. We were told to be aware of our noise level as there were renters in the lower level. We tried our best. We were never told we were too loud so we must have succeeded. It's hard to keep the noise level down when you have 5 children with you! Our host was always in contact with us during our stay but not obnoxious. I suppose she could have thanked us after our stay for renting from them. I think that would have been a nice gesture. Overall, everyone enjoyed the stay. Pretty much everything you would have at your own house or wish to have was available for us. The house has a lot of knickknacks so that is a little hard for children not to touch. Especially, for children who do not have those things in their own home. We gawked at the mountain views and the eagles. The home was easy to find. The grown children live in Anchorage and were delighted to find trails to use in the summer that were near to the property where we stayed. Thank you for the availability of this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Fabulous place to stay

If you want an amazing place to stay in every area IE. 1. Customer service. 2. Beautiful lodging in every way. 3. Outside area on lake with so many things to do right on the property. 4. Great fishing. Etc etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sadie L.

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

Family get away

Our family of 6 enjoyed a great night of fishing, roasting marshmallows & relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elena R.

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

Great Stay

Highly recommend for a weekend getaway. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andria W.

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

Lovely!

Always a great place to stay - this home is a perfect place for groups!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Great location

Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time! It was in a great location to visit many activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt K., Cincinnati, OH

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

Amazing stay at Canoe Lake Chalet

This house was perfect for our group of 7. Three adults, 2 teens, 2 kids. Everything was well stocked. The view is amazing. The lake was awesome with plenty of trout caught. Row boat, canoe, kayaks were wonderful. Kitchen has everything you need. Grilled on deck every night. Made it to Denali NP and back in one long day-worth it. Plenty of room in the house. We rode bikes that were there for us. We would love to return. Geri gave us tons of useful tips onnwhat to see and do. Wonderful rental experience—thanks Geri!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

kelly a.

Beautiful home and wonderful owners!

Again, we loved our stay here and wished we had planned for a few more days to enjoy what this home has to offer. The owners are awesome and have really worked hard to make sure the home has everything visitors could need. We can't wait to come back - thank you for hosting us yet again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Perfect Alaskan getaway!

Perfect Alaskan getaway! Our family stay could not have been better. Everything was exactly as advertised and we had the most comfortable and enjoyable stay at the chalet. Everything we could have needed was there and the place accommodated our large family wonderfully. We had so many rave reviews from our traveling family members about the chalet. A fantastic location to get together, relax, and enjoy all things Alaskan. A real sweet spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Perfect Retreat

Looked all over for a spot for a high school reunion retreat for up to 17 women. It's not easy to find one that will accommodate a large number at an affordable price so we were absolutely delighted with Canoe Lake Chalet. It was not only a great accommodation and affordable, it was also comfortable, super clean, spacious and had absolutely everything we needed. Geri was a wonderful hostess and made everything about our booking and our stay easy and fun. We rented the whole house and were able to spread out and make ourselves very comfortable ~ The KCHS Sisterhood of 75 thanks you for our delightful stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F., Tucson Arizon

Great property!

Geri is very user friendly, house is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Roxi V.

Beautiful house.

I didn’t realize the lake was such a climb to the house. Some of our family weren’t able to go to the lake. House was beautiful and kitchens were fully stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Eads, TN

Families will love this place!

Our two families had the nicest time staying at your Palmer lake house. From the moment we arrived, the kids in our group found their happy place in the yard and on the lake out back. All was provided - canoe, kayak, paddle boat, floating dock, life vests, fishing rods, badminton net, and several bikes! The never darkening sky allowed us to fish and canoe close to midnight on a couple of our evenings. Such fun! Geri made sure that we had all that we needed upon our arrival and checked in with tips throughout our stay. The home was a great midway point for our adventures in Talkeetna and Seward! The drive down to Seward was, in a word, stunning! We appreciate the McCann’s for their attention to detail, their caring nature and for sharing their beautiful home with us while we were in Alaska. We will forever remember the beauty of Alaska and the kindness of the people who live there. Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Incredible home - exceeded all expectations

The home looked like a good option for us when we reviewed it on VRBO, but it exceeded all expectations. The home is well-built and furnished with everything needed for a large family to be comfortable. The huge deck is great for relaxing and the large grill was a nice option for meals. The kitchen has every pot, pan, bowl, cup or utensil that you can imagine. The refrigerator and cabinets are well stocked with every condiment or spice you may need, plus ample supplies of coffee and tea. The lake is beautiful with many toys available to enjoy it. On top of all that, Geri was a gracious host, texting to ensure we arrived and that we had everything we needed. We stay at a lot of VRBOs, but this one sets a new standard. Incredible.....
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Just Perfect

Worked perfect for our little kids basketball team. Chaperones and kids loved it. Space was good for our large group. Location was close enough to everywhere we needed to go. House was completely turn-key and made our stay very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arael S.

The house is lovely and has everything you need for an amazing vacation!

We had a wonderful visit! The home is so warm, comfortable and inviting. We visited for Christmas and the McCanns put up a decorated tree, stockings and several other holiday decorations. This was so touching and made the holiday away from home feel more real and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor space! The McCanns provided us with sleds which the kids used almost daily to sled down the hill in the backyard. When they weren't sledding they could usually be found ice skating on the frozen lake in the backyard or making snow angels and snowmen. We were even fortunate enough to see the Northern Lights dance across the horizon late one night. As exciting as spending time outdoors was, we also loved our time indoors. The house has tons of family friendly games which and provided lots of entertainment. The kitchen was very well equipt with appliances ranging from a KitchenAid stand mixer to a functional antique wood stove. I was thrilled! I'm a hobby baker and don't often get to pursue my passion while vacationing as most rentals don't have the necessary tools. I got to shower my family with baked goodies including cinnamon rolls, cookies, cake, and bars. We even baked up and decorated salt dough ornaments and a gingerbread village. The McCanns taught us how to use the wood stove and provided us with chopped wood for it. We cooked a delicious dinner and bread in the wood stove. We enjoyed some local sites as well. We visited the Reindeer Farm in Palmer on Christmas Eve and our kids got to meet Santa's reindeer (and Santa)!! We visited the Iditarod Sled Dog Museum in Wasilla and learned more about the race and the training and treatment of the dogs. We also went tubing at JBER, the local military base. Overall, we had a fabulous winter vacation and are so thankful the McCanns shared their home and amazing hospitality with us!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marcia h.

Fabulous home with unmatched beauty outside every window.

This home is really special. It's very clean and beautifully decorated. Has everything you need--plenty of room for a big family, the kitchen is well stocked including spices and some condiments in the fridge, lots of comfy places to sit and visit, a gorgeous deck with BBQ, fishing tackle and boats for the beautiful lake just down the steps (we fished off the pier and caught dinner!), friendly and helpful hosts. But the best part of all is the beautiful view of the woods and lake from the living room windows. A feast for the eyes and heart every day! We would definitely rent this house again. Why look for another when you could be here? Loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kelly a.

Wonderful!

Our family needed a place to stay for our annual State Fair visit & this place is the perfect location! My only regret is that we didn't plan an extra day or two to just stay at the home and enjoy all of the amenities, especially that gorgeous lake! Beautiful location, roomy home with all the features you could want. The owners had superior communication & really have thought of just about everything to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. It'll be our "go-to" place in Palmer from here out! Book without hesitation! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Breathtaking Views

Beautiful home perfect for a large family. We loved the lake and all the water toys. Brand new staircase down to the water & large grassy area to play volleyball or badmitton. Pictures can not do it justice!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Geri McCann

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We have lived in Alaska and enjoyed the Alaskan lifestyle for over 38 yrs. We own and operate a travel company Authentic Alaska Tours, and can help you with your dream Alaskan vacation.
We have lived in Alaska and enjoyed the Alaskan lifestyle for over 40 yrs. with 20 years in Talkeetna and 20 years in Palmer. We have 3 beautiful children and 4 amazing grand children. We have 30years of tourism experience and operate a travel company Authentic Alaska Tours www.authenticalaskatours.org. It is rewarding to assist visitors planing their dream Alaskan vacation so they can experience the best Alaskan adventures, with the best tour operators, for the best price!!
Geri has a passion for Alaskan culture, art and history and spent 25 yrs in as a curator/director of the Talkeetna Museum , Wasilla Museum (worked for Sarah Palin), and founded the Palmer Museum.
Above all we love God and are so blessed to live in the incredible state of Alaska. We live the adventuresom Alaskan life, our family favorites are fishing, camping, hunting, hiking, skiing, swimming, boating, rafting, camp fires, organic gardening and eating fresh Alaskan salmon.

Why they chose this property

We love to share our beautiful chalet with visitors to Alaska. Lake front living in the rustic Alaskan wilderness - with all the modern comforts of home, yet close to Anchorage, between Wasilla and Palmer. We focus on our guests having the most enjoyable experience ever and try to provide everything you might possibly need including hiking poles, gold pan, extra hats, gloves, coats, umbrella, etc. We work hard at making sure our chalet is very Clean, Comfortable, and FUN! for all ages...

What makes this property unique

Spectacular mountain vistas on a quiet lake front, located in Kepler-Bradley Lakes State Recreation Region, fishing, hiking, boating, skiing, sledding, camp fires by the lake.
View spactacular northern lights displays!
Centrally located to Alaska's ultimate adventures and destinations.
Perfect for large family and groups with a variety of ages and interests... There is fun for everybody!!

Languages:

English