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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
The current price is $332
$332 nightly
$332 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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Palmer, AK
  • Place, Finger Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Musk Ox Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Colony House Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Total with taxes and fees
The Pioneer Motel

About the neighborhood

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this apartment is on a lake, a 5-minute drive from Finger Lake State Recreation Area and 6 minutes from Musk Ox Farm. .This family-friendly apartment is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Hatcher Pass Management Area and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Colony House Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Musk Ox Farm - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Colony House Museum - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Hatcher Pass Management Area - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 19 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Elks Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪203 Kombucha - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Beautiful, cozy stay near Hatcher Pass & Hiking

Enjoy your stay in our newer 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home. This is a duplex, with a wonderful long term tenant next door. There is a full sized kitchen with all the necessities to make home cooked meals and a lighted back porch with a grill for your use. We are minutes away from the gas station and coffee shop and about 10 minutes from Hatcher Pass. Hatcher Pass is a beautiful place to snowboard and ski in the winter and hike and pick berries in the summer.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features a playground and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

***TRASH DAY IS MONDAY MORNING. PLEASE MOVE TRASH CAN TO THE FRONT OF THE DRIVEWAY SUNDAY NIGHT

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Beautiful, cozy stay near Hatcher Pass & Hiking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well stocked, comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura k.

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

Wonderful place to stay

This was a wonderful place to stay . The host was excellent it was easy to find and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, clean, close to downtown Palmer. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virgil H.

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

Great Place

This is a great place to stay. It is within easy access to attractions in the Mat-Su Valley and Anchorage.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Great stay!

This place exceeded our expectations. Clean, comfortable, and great location. We would stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

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

Palmer, Ak

This was a wonderful place to stay while in Palmer. It met all of our needs and more. If we are back in the area we will definitely want to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For one night stay it was easy to get to and it was a gorgeous place. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Beautiful duplex. Very roomy. Wide open garage to layout our backpacking gear. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DebraLee C.

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

Comfortable

Wonderful stay, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Had a great stay!

This property was excellent all around! Lots of space for everyone to have their quiet time, a good family room to watch movies or play games, and in a prime spot in Palmer for easy access to the town and the nearby parks. Highly recommended for anyone interested in staying in Palmer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

allisin d.

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

Great place

Great place. Has anything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mj C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home was stocked with everything we needed. Enjoyed having garage. Home was spotlessly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

First trip to Alaska

We stayed 4 days after a 7 day cruise. This place was great base camp and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rinku M.

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

Very nice and clean

We really enjoyed our 1 night stay here. Very clean and tidy place,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Hockey tournament

This is our second time staying at this amazing property, and we’re absolutely thrilled to have found our go-to spot in the Valley! It’s the perfect place for hockey families, and we can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

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

Palmer duplex

Check-in was a breeze, the entire home was very clean and checkout was easy when following the directions posted on the refrigerator. We didn’t cook while there but the kitchen appeared to be well stocked. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virgil H.

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

Great Place to Stay

This is very clean and well maintained property. It is centrally located to attractions in Palmer, Wasilla, Hatcher Pass, and the Mat-Su Valley. It is an easy drive to Anchorage and Willow where we saw the Iditarod, as well as Talkeetna. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Qovik N.

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

Amazing place

My family was amazed with the home, beautiful home, awesome location, clean and welcoming. Wonderful Home away from Home❤️ I will definitely stay here again in the future.. Qujannamiik (Thank you)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Awesome access to Hatcher Pass area

great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake N.

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

Loved it.

Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

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

Clean with great layout for families

Cute house, very clean with comfortable beds. Well-stocked kitchen and property manager was great to work with. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FNU P.

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

Excellent

One the best properties we stayed at. Everything about this property is perfect. Location, amenities, cleanliness, instructions and communication - everything is good and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Holiday

Spent Thanksgiving holiday. Perfect location for us as family lived 5 mins away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Daughter’s wedding

Great place, close to Hatcher’s Pass were our daughter got married
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

Great Alaskan Accommodations

Wonderful 3/2 convenient to all the things we wanted to do during our vacation. House is nicely appointed with modern appliances and fixtures, including laundry. Love the easy accessibility and the attached garage! Check-in/check-out was a breeze. Great place to stay with your family or friends for your Alaskan getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024