Forestlane Cottage 2

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Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Place, Musk Ox Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colony House Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mat-Su Visitors Center
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this guesthouse is a 4-minute drive from Musk Ox Farm and 6 minutes from Mat-Su Visitors Center. .This guesthouse is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Colony House Museum and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Palmer Visitor Information Center.

What's nearby

  • Musk Ox Farm - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Colony House Museum - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 16 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪203 Kombucha - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Perkup Espresso - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Forestlane Cottage 2

Summary:
Our 2021 constructed craftsmen cottage is nestled in the woods but very close to Palmer. This is a quiet 8 acre parcel but only 5 minutes from breweries, shops and restaurants in downtown Palmer. Close to Hatcher Pass, Independence Mine, Glaciers, Hiking, Musk Ox and Reindeer farms. The owner's house is also on the property and they are available to you throughout your stay. The owners have lived in Alaska for over 40 years and are committed to helping you with all there is to experience!

The Space:
Forestlane Cottages were designed and built solely by the owner with simplicity, efficiency and quality. The cottage and windows are situated to provide privacy but yet enjoy the outdoor space where it is located. Enjoy the private cedar wood porch in the morning sun or midday and evening shade from the surrounding trees. The cottage living room has a gas fireplace and reclinable couch chairs to enjoy a tv show or relax from a long day of adventure in Alaska. The kitchen is provided with all the utensils and cookware to provide guest everything they need to make a great home cooked meal.

Guest Access:
All guest have access to the full cottage and the surrounding woods. The quarter mile driveway through the woods and the half mile access road is vey lightly traveled and offer a pleasant walk and fantastic views of the fields and mountains that surround Palmer.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Forestlane Cottage 2 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRANDON H.

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

Great stay

Comfortable, relaxing cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Amazing cottage!

Beautiful cottage Super clean quiet but close to amenities Hosts went above and beyond!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dahndi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was only in town for a couple of days to attend a wedding, but this cottage was fantastic!! It was very comfortable, clean, and private. I will definitely stay here again the next time I am in Palmer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Levi R.

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

Weekend Stay

This was a great place to stay in Palmer. The location was secluded but close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and clean. Great place to stay close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

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

Cute cabin, great location

I was taking a course at NOLs and this was a super convenient spot to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time in this fairytale cottage! Sitting by the fire, watching it snow and the birds enjoying the snowfall! Vanessa and Rob are very accepting and helpful! It was a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

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

Cozy Cabin

Great stay! Wonderfully quiet and quaint place. Perfect for a solo traveler. Communication with hosts was super helpful! Would recommend, for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for allowing us to stay! It was a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cinda D.

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

Wonderful homr

The house was absolutely perfect for our visit
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts are very attentive and quite nice. I would highly recommend this place if your looking for peaceful tranquility
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan and Maggie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming property. Extremely clean. Well stocked kitchen for cooking for two. Great directions. Secluded and quiet location but with easy access to town and hiking options. Laundry was great. Would definitely recommend for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Cute Cabin in the Woods

Our stay here was great. Hosts were very responsive and helpful and the cabin was easy to find and beautiful. Place contained everything we needed for a simple retreat and was close to other Alaskan activities.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Get away stay

Very much enjoyed the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheryl s.

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

Serene Cabin in Alaska

This was an amazing cabin and spotless! It was so clean and beautiful! We highly recommend this lovely cabin in the woods!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place and private location. Well stocked and clean. Shower water pressure was disappointingly light.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Perfect home base for exploring the Mat-Su Valley

Clean, modern cabin for two nestled in the woods just a few miles outside of Palmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

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

Great stay

Amazing little spot not too far from home. You feel away from the city but not middle of nowhere. Beautiful cabin everything you need for a getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the very best place we have ever stayed. This is a well built cabin with extra nice interior. It was close to attractions, but gave us a quiet place to come back to at the end of the day. Plenty of room for 2 people so that you’re not underfoot all day. I don’t rate many things, but this cabin really impressed us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Beautiful

Great stay! Would give 6 stars if u could!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Amazingly Cute

This property is just the right size in just the right location. The owners we great and flexible. The price was amazing and the local attractions were all with a short distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Cute cozy cottage in the woods

Loved my stay at this cute cottage. It met my needs, was quiet and comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Excellent cabin

Vanessa and Rob were super nice people. The cabin was impeccably clean and super cozy. Everything we needed was already here. This is an amazing place to stay. I highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kollette K.

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

Great stay, great location, great hosts

This was my second time staying with Vanessa and Rob. This cute secluded cottage makes our trip to the fair complete with a perfect location that is quiet and quaint. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K L.

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

Loved our stay

Beautiful cabin tucked into the woods. Very clean, well stocked, and comfortable. Peaceful and quiet. Would recommend. Wish we had more time there. And visit the musk ox farm only a few minutes away if you have time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024