3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep - Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Palmer, AK

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

11 min walk

Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area

11 min walk

Arkose Brewery

7 min drive

Palmer, AK (PAQ)

8 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep

Moose Comfortable Vacation Rentals is a HIDDEN TREASURE waiting for you to discover. You can relax in luxury and begin your Alaskan adventure.

This particular listing is for our LAZY BEAR SUITE, however, we offer 3 new, totally private, Alaskan themed suites.

These suites can easily sleep from 4 to 14.
Cozy Moose sleeps 4, with an open floor plan - VRBO# (coming soon)
Lazy Bear sleeps 4, with a separate bedroom - VRBO# 673526
Salmon Run sleeps 6, with an open floor plan - VRBO# 670030

Lazy Bear and Salmon Run are adjoining suites and can easily accommodate larger groups. All the suites have a rustic elegance decor with All the Comforts of Home. We have panoramic views of Pioneer Peak, the Chugach mountain range, and the Knik Glacier. Surrounded by woods, there are trails galore to take a leisure stroll and a peaceful meadow to enjoy. We are minutes away from 5 lakes, all stocked with fish. So grab your fishing poles and enjoy the day! Whether a small gathering, or a family reunion, come make our home the start of your Alaskan adventure.

Property manager

Johnnie Davis

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is permitted outdoors only.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this apartment is in a rural area. Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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.

Palmer, AK

What's nearby

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 11 min walk
Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 6 min drive
Mat-Su Visitors Center - 7 min drive
Bodenburg Butte - 19 min drive
Reindeer Farm - 20 min drive

Getting around

Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 13 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sophia's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Palmer City Alehouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep located?

This family-friendly Palmer apartment building is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of 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).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

8 Sept 2024

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

Better than I anticipated!

Lovely place to spend a week in Alaska. Visiting family and it was so nice to come back to a relaxing quiet and clean apartment. Everything we could think of was there for our convenience. Well worth the expense and made our trip so much better than a motel. Will return next trip for sure! Thanks Johnnie and and Donna for your attention to detail.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrelyn B.

29 Aug 2024

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

Charming Cabin with great views

Very comfortable attached cabin like lodgings. With well appointed kitchen,comfy bed and great Mountain View’s

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby P.

21 Aug 2024

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

We will be back!!! Loved our stay!

We have stayed several places in Alaska and this was by far our favorite! From the beautiful view to everything you could possibly need to the cleanliness… this was a home away from home! We are excited to come back and stay next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

4 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful

This property was perfect for my wife and I with a great layout and awesome front porch. Coming in late made finding the driveway hard to see. Everything was just perfect all in all.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ErleeDawn E.

10 July 2024

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

Cozy and Clean Lazy Bear Cabin

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lazy Bear. It was a warm, cozy, and very clean environment. Everything was up to date and the cabin was completely stocked with everything you would need. The view was amazing and the drive was perfect to Palmer. We will definitely stay again!

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valleri L.

24 June 2024

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

Lovely and quiet

Lazy Bear is quiet and serene. It was a great place to get away and recharge. I would recommend it to friends traveling in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

20 May 2024

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

Cozy & Nice

Very comfortable for 2 people. Sleeps 4, but 2 would be in living room area on sofa sleeper. Location is great being close to Palmer & Wasilla, and is very quiet with beautiful Mountain views. The owners have the unit very well equipped with everything you may need. The decor was done very nicely & we really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

4 May 2024

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

Just what we were looking for

We came to Palmer for a Trade show and decided to not stay in a hotel but get something with a little more room and a kitchen. Save a little money not eating out all the time. We drove down from Fairbanks so was able to bring food from home. The place is as pictures, supper cute, quiet and comfortable. The bed was amazing, but unfortunately I didn’t even get to spend one night there. I ended up have a “heart event” and spent the entire time in the hospital. My husband got to enjoy it on his own between visits to the hospital and trade show. The hosts were great and gave us the option for late check out to accommodate our schedule. Highly recommend and hope to stay there next year when we come back down.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie V., Honolulu

5 Mar 2024

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

We'll be back

The place looks exactly like the pictures and more! We truly enjoyed ourselves there. Everything was close by, and the owners were fantastic. It was beyond clean. We loved it so much; we're returning next year for a week, not just five days.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

2 Oct 2023

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

anniversary trip

This is the second time staying at this property. It is so clean and has everything you need. Such attention to detail. Great place to stay close to lots of things to see and do.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

9 Sept 2023

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

Awesome stay

Even better than the pictures. Without a doubt we will return. Location very peaceful and easy commute to lots of activities.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katina K., New Cumberland, Pa

19 Aug 2023

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

Great location!

Easy in... and perfect location between Anchorage and Denali! Beautiful landscape and wonderful hosts 🙂

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy P.

14 Aug 2023

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

Impressive

I was very impressed with the quality of the construction, interior design and location. I will definitely book again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arnold H.

11 Aug 2023

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

Great stay

It was a pleasure to stay here again. Everything was ready and my stay was pleasant. Thank you for my sunglasses.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcella B.

7 Aug 2023

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

Trip to AK for family reunion.

Home was exactly as advertised. Well equipped very clean and comfortable. 15 min to town and easy to find. Definitely will stay again

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy R.

3 Aug 2023

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

Great property

Beautiful property and excellent communication. All amenities provided and snacks for all. Clean and quiet. One recommendation to update the sofa sleeper. There is a foldaway twin bed that is very comfortable, but the sofa sleeper was not. Highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

20 July 2023

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

The Lazy Beat

We thoroughly our stay at your lovely property. It met all of our needs and was in a great location. Hope to be back again soon.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

17 June 2023

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

Very nice comfortable private home

We will come here again

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

12 June 2023

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

Beautiful Property

So cute and cozy!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

7 June 2023

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

Highly recommend

Great stay! Loved the bear theme. Very clean, easy check-in, great kitchen, thick bath towels, full washer and dryer, and nice amenities. We were arriving very late. I let the owners know and they had the pull out for our kiddo already set up. They responded quickly. Made out first night so easy. Will stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

28 May 2023

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

Even nicer than I expected

After 22 hours of travel, this was the perfect place to land! It was very clean, comfortable, and well stocked with beautiful views. The online pictures don’t do it justice - it’s light and bright with very high ceilings and modern fixtures. I’m very picky about mattresses and found the bed to be quite comfortable. While in Palmer we did a day trip for a Matanuska Glacier tour (awesome!) and drove to the Independence Mine, which was a gorgeous drive and felt like the top of the world. We ate at the Palmer Ale House both nights because we enjoyed it so much the first time.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

10 Oct 2022

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

Great Weekend!!!

Loved our stay again. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

cheryl f.

15 Sept 2022

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

Alaska

Very nice property. We think the best we have stayed at ever. Very clean, well equipped, & close to what we adventured to do.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren G.

14 Aug 2022

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

Great rental, just as advertised.

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was spot clean and we really appreciated the small touches such as fresh blueberry muffins left in the kitchen. All appliances were modern and functional. The cabin had 2 large screen TV’s but we were too busy exploring to use. Overall, a great place and location. Very easy to recommend and to award 5 stars - would stay here again if we return to the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra E., Reno

8 Aug 2022

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

Amazing

Property is in excellent condition, to include the furniture. The kitchen is well equipped. Host had muffins for our next morning breakfast. Been using VRBOs for 20 years and this one is in the top three. Great location, host has plenty local information for you. Never saw the host which is nice. I’ve stayed at some and they were constantly hovering. If you are visiting the Palmer area you need to stay here.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Johnnie Davis

Johnnie and Donna came from the deep South, so southern hospitality is a part of who they are. Like other young couples, they came to Alaska seeking an adventure, reared their family, and now enjoy their grandchildren.

Johnnie has worked in the Information Technology department of the local electric cooperative for over 36 years. Donna worked as an Administrative Director of the local community senior center, managed an adult day care program for the frail and elderly in a home-based business for 15 years, and recently retired.

Now they are ready for their next adventure, sharing their home and hosting families so others can enjoy their own Alaskan adventure.

Why they chose this property

Palmer is a small community town, populated by colonists in the 1930s, with a lot of history that is still remembered and celebrated with Colony Day events in June and December. Combine the small community atmosphere with the breathtaking beauty of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley surrounded by mountains; add the long days of summer that produce the most extraordinary flowers and vegetables highly admired at the Alaska State Fair in late August; and top it off with all the fishing, hunting, 4 wheeling, snow machining, cross-country skiing, wildlife viewing in your front and back yard. We have been blessed to have found our small piece of the Last Frontier.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! Moose Comfortable Vacation Rentals is located on over 3 acres of Alaska wilderness, surrounded by spectacular panoramic views of the Chugach Mountain Range, Pioneer Peak, and the Knik Glacier. Canoe Lake (stocked with fish) is within walking distance and just a bit further is the Kepler-Bradley Lake State Recreation Reserve that includes miles of well-maintained and marked wilderness trails that weave among 13 lakes with stunning mountain views along the way. We border the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge which is rich with wildlife, moose, wolf, beaver, etc., salmon streams, nesting eagles along with other birds of prey, water fowl and migratory birds.

Yet, just a few miles away you will find great restaurants, fun shopping, emergency clinics, and a hospital. And the city of Anchorage, with all of its attractions, is only 35 miles away.