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Charming Lakefront RETREAT - Private Waterfront with Mountain Views

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Comfortable Kitchen
Living Room
Talkeetna Mountains and frozen Finger Lake
Front Entryway
Stack Washer and Dryer
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Popular LocationFinger Lake State Recreation Area4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMatanuska Glacier State Recreation Site9 min drive
  • AirportAnchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Lakefront RETREAT - Private Waterfront with Mountain Views

Fantastic lakeside retreat with all the comforts of home. This is the 1st season we've officially made the Cottage available to others so it has yet to show many traveler reviews. However, we can honestly say that each of our children and their spouses unanimously give it FIVE STARS! :o)

A queen size bed and 5 leather recliners offer plenty of options to kick up your feet and RELAX. Fish the stocked lake for trout or enjoy a campfire as the Grebes, ducks and swans share the lakefront. Mountain views and 200' of waterfront provide plenty for your eyes to enjoy.

Only 47 highway miles separate this adorable escape from Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage...
5 miles from Mat-Su Regional Medical Center and...
4 miles to Mat-Su College.

While the Cottage boasts plenty of lakefront privacy, guests can still enjoy fine or casual dining, shopping and golf all within 10 minutes. The Cottage at Finger Lake is a perfect spot to rest and unwind for a special weekend or an ideal "base-camp" for 1-2 weeks while exploring all that the beautiful Matanuska Valley has to offer.

The Mat-Su Valley is home to world-class salmon, hiking, back country adventures, flight seeing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, exploring Denali National Park, glacier climbing, historical Iditorod Trail Race Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Center, the Alaska State Fair and so much more. Weather your schedule allows for 2 days or 2 weeks, this jewel on Finger Lake will not disappoint.

Property manager

Sterling and Cheryl Grover

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Living area
Alaskan cabin in a great location
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
Alaskan cabin in a great location

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Lakefront with no Lifeguard. Supervision required

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Please pick-up after pets....(Leave no trace).

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please never leave pets unattended or allow on the beds & furniture. Kindly leave The Cottage free of pet HAIR and ANY waste. Thanks!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Musk Ox Farm and Alaska Live Steamers. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 4 min drive
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 7 min drive
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 9 min drive
  • Musk Ox Farm - 10 min drive
  • Palmer Visitor Information Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 11 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jumpin Java - 8 min drive
  • Sluice Box Tavern - 14 min drive
  • Sophia's Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Noisy Goose Cafe - 11 min drive
  • Starbucks - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob C., Lakeland, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal Rental Experience
The owners of this property are, without question, the most generous and thoughtful of any that I have come across in my travels. They really go above and beyond to make your vacation experience second to none! Their attention to detail made our stay feel like home as opposed to just another rental property. They had a personalized sign welcoming us to the cottage! Perfect property for our trip to Alaska!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Service
It was incredibly clean. From the very start, all the way from inquiring about booking the property, Sterling made us feel more than welcome. Him and his wife were incredibly nice people which made the stay all the more comfortable. The decorations and design all came together to make one quaint dwelling to be our temporary home while we went to the Highland games. And though I booked it only a few days before, they were more than happy to make accommodations. Overall I thought the experience was exemplary and highly commendable. I would thoroughly recommend staying here. The attention to details and amenities were immaculate. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

patti j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best in Palmer
I rented this cabin for my dad and my sister. I was so pleasantly surprised walking in and finding everything that we needed. Sterling and Cheryl were very hospitable and providing everything that one moves away from home. It’s a beautiful lake setting with ducks, Mountain View’s and lake activity. There is no doubt that if we come back to Palmer we will definitely rent again from Cheryl and Sterling!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great get-away!
This property was clean, well-stocked with food (which was unexpected) and perfectly situated! I couldn't have asked for a better place, and the owners were fantastic with communication. Thanks for such a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Cottage!!
The cottage is beautiful, sparkling clean and well equipped. You feel at home the moment you walk in! The hosts have obviously put a lot of thought into ways to make staying in their cottage an enjoyable experience. We loved staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sterling and Cheryl Grover

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Cheryl and I both work locally in healthcare, though we each are "displaced" Farm-Kids: Sterling from Palmer, Alaska and Cheryl from Green Bay, Wisconsin. We absolutely love the Matanuska Valley and Palmer has been part of our family's history since the early 1940's. We have four grown children who continually remind us of the need to stay "young at heart"!

Why they chose this property

While we both love farmland and the majestic mountains, there is NOTHING quite like the peace and tranquility of sitting at the "water's edge". When we met the previous owners of this Cottage, it was love at first sight!
We both knew we wanted to secure and preserve this lakeside retreat for family, friends and guests we could meet from around the world. Seeing our married children's reactions to the Cottage convinced us that it would also be enjoyable to share with others a small piece of this area we call home.

What makes this property unique

With the first few steps into the Cottage you are simply drawn to the windows overlooking the lake. Originally built in 1971, the Cottage was able to avoid the modern building restrictions which require significant "set-backs" from the lake. We absolutely LOVE being so close to the lake. It is truly unique to find a quality "retreat" that is only minutes from ALL the major attractions of the area.
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