With a stay at this apartment in Palmer, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area. .This apartment is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Cottonwood Creek Park.
Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
Lucile Lake - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles
Getting around
Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Bearpaw River Brewing Company - 6 min drive
Little Millers - 11 min drive
Little Miller's Cafe - 5 min drive
Chepo’s Mexican Restaurant - 9 min drive
Locals Pub & Pizzeria - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Whispering Pines Hideaway~Secluded, Rustic, Cozy
Your quintessential Alaskan cabin in the woods!
Welcome to Whispering Pines Hideaway, a charming and rustic cabin that sits atop a forested hill. The cabin feels secluded and peaceful, yet is in a central location close to all the Palmer/Wasilla area has to offer and also a quick drive to Anchorage. Enjoy some local coffee or tea on the deck, admire art by local Alaskan artists, and sit by the fireplace and read a book by an Alaskan author. You are sure to be cozy in this home away from home.
You`ll enter into the cabin through a small arctic entryway that leads to the living room. You`ll see a gas fireplace in front of you. From the couch, you can read a book or watch TV on the 55` television with access to Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+.
To your right you`ll see the full bath, with a tub and shower. Outside the bathroom, you`ll find the stairs that lead to the loft bedroom, a spacious area with a queen bed and a door that leads to a small deck. There are bedside lamps with USB chargers and a small TV available in the bedroom. Off the bedroom is a half bath with a sink and toilet, and a small walk in closet. The bathrooms offer samples of locally made lotion by Grey Fox.
Downstairs through the living room you`ll find the full kitchen equipped with a fridge, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. To your right you`ll see the coffee station with samples from locally roasted Farm Loop Coffee and Felicity Loft tea. There is also a small laundry room with a combo washer dryer. Past the kitchen you`ll find a dining area with room for four. Don`t forget to sign the guest book on the dining table! The door in the dining area leads to a deck with a a small table and sitting area.
You will have a private driveway and access to the entire property. There is a very small garage without an opener that you are welcome to use if you choose.
There is one locked closet near that kitchen, but otherwise you have access to the entire space inside. We do store some supplies in the closet/storage area back behind the bed in the loft bedroom.
You are welcome to reach out for questions or recommendations at any time!
Whispering Pines Hideway is in a rural subdivision near the base of Hatcher Pass. You`ll find winding streets, modest homes, and lots are one to five acres in size, so there is plenty of space and privacy but you also might see the neighbors out in their yard. The cabin is located right between Palmer and Wasilla, so both towns are very accessible. Palmer has great breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques.
Here are some distances, to give you an idea:
7.9 miles to downtown Palmer (14 minutes)
6.4 miles to Wasilla (12 minutes)
41 miles to Anchorage (44 minutes)
A car will be required to get around.
The home is up a driveway with a big hill, so occasionally in the winter time, depending on the state of the roads at the moment, AWD or 4WD will be required to get up the hill. The driveway will be plowed within 24 hours of snowfall over 3`.
AWD will not be necessary in the summer.
The house is on a well and septic tank, so please don`t flush anything but toilet paper down the toilets.
For the protection and safety of the home owners & guests, this home is equipped with outdoor security cameras that take active video and audio recordings on the in the driveway and exterior of the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
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
General
Garden
Unit size: 969 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
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 and a first aid kit
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property