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Serene Palmer Home: Walk to Downtown & Riverfront!

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Palmer Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,500 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Chef's Kitchen | Central Heating
Home Exterior | Fire Pit | Swing Set
Living Room | Wood-Burning Fireplace | Full Sleeper Sofa
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Palmer, Alaska
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Musk Ox Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palmer, AK (PAQ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Serene Palmer Home: Walk to Downtown & Riverfront!

Eat, sleep, and explore in the heart of Palmer at this 4-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental, equipped with modern features like a chef's kitchen and a well-appointed living room. Fit for the whole family, this mid-century modern gem lies within walking distance of downtown, the Matanuska River Park, and the Palmer Rail Trail. Other local excursions include everything from dog sledding to glacier tours to world-renowned salmon fishing. So what are you waiting for? Alaskan adventures start here!

-- THE PROPERTY --

2,500 Sq Ft | Family Friendly | Mountain Views

Bedroom 1: King Bed, Full Sleeper Sofa | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 4: Twin/Full Bunk Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Living Room: Full Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

HOME FEATURES: Smart TV, upper & lower-level living rooms, kids play area, dining tables, remote workspaces, record player, books, toys, chic & modern decor
OUTDOOR SPACES: Yard w/ wild raspberry bushes, wood-burning fire pit w/ seating, swing set
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar w/ seating, spices, dishware & flatware, children’s dinnerware, drip coffee maker, blender
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/board, high chair, central heating
FAQ: Access only by stairs, no A/C, fireplace (decorative only)
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

DOWNTOWN PALMER (~0.5 miles): Shops, museums, restaurants, bars, breweries, walking trails, biking trails, parks, festivals & events, visitors center
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Palmer Rail Trail (0.5 miles), Matanuska River Trail (0.6 miles), Matanuska River Park (0.7 miles), Lazy Mountain Trailhead (4 miles), Hatcher Pass (4 miles), West Butte Trail (6 miles)
SIGHTSEEING: The Musk Ox Farm (3 miles), Wasilla (12 miles), Eklutna Historical Park (16 miles), Independence Mine State Historical Park (19 miles), Downtown Anchorage (43 miles), Chugach State Park (45 miles)
AIRPORT: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (48 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
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: While this property has fans, it does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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

Palmer

Palmer is home to this holiday home. Colony House Museum and Palmer Visitor Information Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Musk Ox Farm and Reindeer Farm. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Palmer, Alaska

What's nearby

  • Colony House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Musk Ox Farm - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophia's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Palmer Home: Walk to Downtown & Riverfront! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Palmer Home: Walk to Downtown & Riverfront!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Palmer Home: Walk to Downtown & Riverfront!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Palmer Home: Walk to Downtown & Riverfront! located?

This family-friendly Palmer holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Colony House Museum, Palmer Visitor Information Center and Mat-Su Visitors Center. Musk Ox Farm and Arkose Brewery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

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

Palmer Stay

The property was immaculate and easy to find. Every aspect of the home was perfect from the bedding too the cleanliness. The kitchen was well stock with every accessory needed and all appliances were in working order. There was not a stone unturned when entering the property, by far the best we have stayed at. I can't say that there wasn't anything I would change!! Every room was just overwhelming with every item that one would need from plenty of towels too the bath accessories. The care and time that the host put into preparing the property was recognizable as soon as you entered the front door. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone visiting the area. We centainly would stay there again. The host has set the bar pretty high in trying too find a better property than this to stay at in my opinion. We have stayed at other properties with friends and the others don't come close to matching any aspect of this one. Five stars across the board, if I could give more I would!!! Undoughtedly one of a kind....Ken
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susan Z.

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

Great Multifamily Stay

Great place, location in Palmer is excellent. This house worked perfectly for 3 families to share while we ere in town for a basketball tournament.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

A Trip to the State Fair!

I traveled to Palmer from Nome with some friends and our 9-11 year old boys to visit the state fair. This house was perfect for us! Very clean, much more spacious than we anticipated, and was in a great location. Walked to the Palmer Ale House one night, and walked over to the historic railroad trail to the Matanuska River. There are pull out beds in almost every room for more sleeping space if needed. Had fun playing old records on the record player and putting together puzzles at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Everything was exactly like the description. It was a perfect place for our youth group to stay while we attended a conference. Kitchen had everything we needed for our group and the beds were comfortable- even the hide-a-bed in the master bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy N.

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

Family gathering

Lovely auiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Really lovely home!

We had a great stay in Palmer at Shelley’s house! We were a family of 9 and all fit comfortably. It’s new, well decorated, bright, comfy, and very close to downtown Palmer. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Very open, spacious BR, Great location

While the outside may look a bit unkept, don't let that discourage you. The inside is very nice! This is one of the best stocked kitchens I've ever seen at this type of rental unit. Well stocked in terms of cookware, silverware, plates and glasses/cups, as well as spices. All of the bedrooms were of decent size - two of them very spacious. There were a couple minor issues but all resolved within 24 hours. Easy walking to shopping and restaurants available in Palmer.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich k.

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

Outstanding!!!

The place was great. Perfect for our needs. Hope to use is it next year. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

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

Clean and classy

Great accommodations; clean and crisp decor. There were several extra things that made it convenient for our group: fans in every rooom, a pak n play, baby gate, and a zip line in the back was a hit with the teens. The owner was easy to communicate with and answered any questions promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

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

Wedding/Fair Trip

Property was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

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

Very nice

Only one small glitch- shower hot water didn’t work and Shelly was awesome repairing it the next morning , but only one of 8 of us got a hot shower before we had to depart.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S., Glen Ellyn, IL

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

Great stay in Palmer!

The owner is so thoughtful in how she supplies the house - fresh coffee and teas in the kitchen, medical supplies and quality bath products in the bathroom, and toys and games for the family. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen spotless. It was great to have 2 living spaces so the kids had their own area. We choose Palmer as it offered so many options for our teens if weather became a problem- fab zipline right in Palmer (we all loved it!), Matanuska Glacier not far, a Reindeer Farm nearby, Hatcher Pass & Independence Mine, bike trails, and Talkeetna only 1 1/2 hour away for Denali adventures. There are also several nearby opportunities for helicopter rides out to glaciers. It made the perfect base. Thank you Shelly! I wish we had booked more time in Palmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Palmer stay at Shelley’s

Nicest VRBO we’ve stayed at! Shelley had everything from coffee to shampoo to condiments. Place is brand new nice and clean. Shelley checked on us to make sure we had what we needed. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maurus H.

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

Nice place

The inside was very nice. It was very clean and updated and it had everything we needed and we had plenty of room for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pink S.

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

W host

The house was gorgeous and the host was very kind and understanding. She was also willing to help us find a lost item which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

family trip

Our stay at this house was wonderful! The interior of the house was lovely! The open kitchen and living room area created a perfect place for family to gather. Having games, toys, even an expansive selection of records was a special treat for everyone in the family. The house was across the street from a gorgeous walking and viewing area. There were plenty of rooms and beds for everyone! It a terrific place for our family to start our Alaskan adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gay N.

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

Summer solstice visit

Nicely renovated and furnished. We arrived on one of the warmest days in the summer. The upper story was very warm and window screens were not present in every room. The owner brought by brand new fans and we were comfortable for the rest of the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mariya k.

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

Everything expected

All of us enjoyed the stay, the place was as expected; clean, large for big group
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., Anchorage

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

Gals getaway

Bright open space. Loved everything about it. Loved the decor! Every room was inviting and perfect for us to lounge and visit and play games. The kitchen was fully stocked. The breakfast island is a great gathering spot. All the beds and linens were exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

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Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish