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A deck with a grill, a fire pit, and outdoor furniture.
A two-story log cabin with a green roof and a gravel driveway.
A living room with a light blue sofa, a chandelier, a framed artwork, and a door with a window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, a dishwasher, a stove, and a large window offering a view of trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a cowhide rug, a wooden door, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Place, Chugach State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Reindeer Farm
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Reflections Lake and Barbel Lake. .This vacation home is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Eklutna Historical Park and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Bodenburg Butte.
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What's nearby

  • Chugach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Reindeer Farm - 16 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 37 min drive - 38.5 miles
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 41 min drive - 40.6 miles
  • Port of Anchorage - 42 min drive - 41.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 18 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alaskan Wild Salmon Products - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪May Asian Cuisine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Artisan Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brew HaHa (Parks & Glenn) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪palmer ale - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail

Acreage located at the base of Sheep Mountain, across from the Tailrace fishing site. Near the Knik River and a perfect day of family kayaking. New Construction, squeaky clean and luxury furnishings.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, feels remote, but easy access. Very clean, comfortable and had a heatlhy dose of magic to it. Communication with the host was easy, straightforward and clear. Would absolutely rent with them again, and would absolutely rent the same property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful setting, equiped with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home that is very private and clean.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, plenty supplies and other stuff such as coffee and high quality. Really enjoyed staying in the lovely house. The location of the house is very close to all hikes we were interested in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin

Cozy, well-equipped cabin located in a great location. Clean, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. Friendly hosts, great amenities, and a peaceful vibe. Highly recommend! Dennis & Sherry very welcoming and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Our stay was wonderful. Dennis and his wife were awesome hosts and the property was beautiful. Great location to the tail race and hiking trails and easy on and off major roads to get to local sites. It was great crash pad and lounge around pad.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome secluded house

Really nice house with every thing you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the woods

Wonderful property. We loved the location for activities in the state park and Palmer. Just a short drive to Anchorage. We had a bear come up on the back deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy Peasy Woodsy Breezy

Dennis and Sherry really made us feel welcome! After staying in hotels for a couple of days, this VRBO was such a relief! The washer/dryer and kitchen amenities were great! This place was cozy and well located for hiking and recreation! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaska getaway

Beautiful property, even better than we thought it would be! Decorating is amazing, beds and pillows were so comfortable, lovely decks with serene views. We used this as our home away from home to take in Alaska from Seward to Denali. Dennis was very accommodating and made check in, the 12 day stay and check out so easy
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Nicer than expected. The host thought of everything. The place was well appointed and the high quality. If I ever get to come back, I hope this space will be available!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful house and location

YOUR PLACE IS SIMPLY AMAZING! THE RUSTIC, CABINLIKE DESIGN INSIDE AND OUT, AND THE DECOR, ARE WARM AND WELCOMING, AND MATCH PERFECTLY WITH THE LOCATION OUTDOORS. ALL THE AMENITiES ARE PERFECT, AND ALL Of THE APPLIANCES PROVIDED ALL THE CONVENIENCES THAT ONE COULD POSSIBLY NEED. ALL IN ALL, YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE, AND WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than the photos!

We had a very comfortable stay here! It is so nice, even better than the photos. The hosts are great and take care of the unit themselves. Beds were amazing, the kitchen had everything we needed. The heated floor in the main bathroom is such nice feature! We felt safe and comfy... this made a great home base for us to explore Alaska!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alaska vacay

Had a wonderful time. The hostess was so nice. They even had homemade bread and jam waiting for us. Who does that anymore? Thanks so much for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Tailrace. The beds are super comfortable and the kitchen was exceptionally well stocked with anything we could have needed for coffee, cooking, and baking. We were welcomed with fresh bread from Sherry which was greatly appreciated. Palmer is a neat little town-- we enjoyed excellent coffee at Alauda Coffee House in the upstairs of Poppy Lane, which had great gift and souvenir shopping, and a tasty lunch at Turkey Red. It was an easy drive from the house back down to Anchorage and to stunning hikes in the Chugach, Hatcher Pass, and along the Knik River. The house is a duplex and this listing is for one of the units (which wasn't clear to us when we made our reservation.) The other unit seems to have long-term renters who were very nice the few times we saw them and the rental still feels very private, but as two women who both often travel alone we did want to note this info for other potential renters.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Proposal in winter wonderland

Surprise proposal, unexpected surprise. My now fiancé and I stayed in this wonderful home. So peaceful and quiet, with amazing location. Homemade jam and champagne awaited us. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

I was told to stay outside Anchorage for my Alaskan adventuring with my son - to get outside the city, closer to the raw land, and boy was that the right decision to make. This VRBO is right at the base of a mountain and pretty close to a river, a lovely setting. The inside of the home was fantastic and met all our needs. It's adjacent to another rental location which might have been good to know but that worked out just fine. Wifi info is mentioned on the first page of the blue journal book on the kitchen counter. If we ever visit again I'll be sure to see if this place is available again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Artistic, Classy, Away From It All Option

One of the nicest VRBO stays I’ve ever had: New. Modern. Clean. So much great art. Washer and dryer. Quiet surroundings. Fresh bread and marmalade jam. This was a perfect location (north of Anchorage) and option for a group of two couples looking to see authentic Alaska for a few days before hopping on a cruise ship in Whittier (just south of Anchorage). Dennis’s place was a thousand times better than paying for two overpriced hotel rooms in the middle of town in Anchorage. Coming from the lower 48 means late arrivals in the dark at the end of a long travel day, and the check-in process couldn’t have been easier for us weary travelers. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dennis, thank you for all you did for us. You were a gracious host. The cabin was clean and beautiful. The beds were very comfortable and the blackout blinds worked very well with the midnight sun. Your location to Palmer and Wasilla was very convenient. And having the brochures of activities of the area was amazing. We were able to go to the reindeer farm which enabled us to created great memories. We also were able to find gluten free restaurants in the area.The cabin was so inviting when we returned from our outings. All we wanted to do is turned on the fireplace and curl up on the sofa to relax. It was very peaceful and all we heard was nature all around us. I would recommend your cabin to anyone. It was the cherry on top that provided us an amazing experience of Alaska.Thank you,Ruben and Maria
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! We enjoyed the details and slept very well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025