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STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake

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Matanuska Peak
Pioneer Peak
Mt Palmer highlighted by the sunset
King Mountain
Alpenglow on Pioneer Peak

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
NZ$194
avg per night

Explore the area

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Wasilla, AK
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Musk Ox Farm
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Palmer, AK (PAQ)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Loft Retreat

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Price is NZ$194 avg per night,

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About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area and on the beach. Arkose Brewery and Palmer Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site. Musk Ox Farm and Alaska Live Steamers are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Musk Ox Farm - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 29 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bearpaw River Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sophia's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Millers Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake

Bring your hiking boots and swim fins! If you love viewing or playing in Mountains, this location is perfect for you. We are surrounded by views of the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains, this quiet retreat is a studio (700 sq feet) ) apt., with a FULL kitchen and laundry, this retreat is perfect for refreshing yourself in Alaska. We are located on Gooding Lake, which has a sandy beach and float plane access. The canoe, & kayakes are available at no charge. Centrally located north of the Trunk Rd between Palmer and Wasilla, Stormy Hill Retreat is close to Hatcher Pass, Matanuska Glacier, Palmer, Wasilla and beyond.
Guests must be able to walk up a full flight of steps.

No smoking or parties, but a pet dog is welcome with a pet deposit, which returned if there are no issues.

Happy Trails!

Property manager

Rebecca M Bucher
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please place dog waste in a bag and in the garbage can in front of the garage.
Smoking is allowed outside. Please, pick up the butts.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake located?

This Palmer bed & breakfast is on the beach, 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Finger Lake State Recreation Area, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Cottonwood Creek Park. Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

STORMY HILL RETREAT on Gooding Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Great spot!

We had a great visit and the place was clean and comfortable. Lovely walk out to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

We had a great stay!!

Rebecca’s property was beautiful!! It was easy to find, super clean, and COMFORTABLE!! Communication with our wonderful host was always quick too! Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A well priced gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Heavenly Bears Den

Beautiful private retreat with whimsical and tasteful bear decor. Gorgeous views with lake access. Washer and dryer are welcome bonus. Wish we were able to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

One night stay

Stayed here before a cruise out of Seward. Met all of our needs and had a few minutes to walk down to the beautiful lake. I would recommend you stay here as it was very quiet and private. There are stairs so you may want to put your things in light bags instead of hauling your full suitcase up for a short stay. Cookies are a very nice touch. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very homey feeling with excellent host. available for any questions we had and gave ideas for fun weekend. we even "stayed in" because of the comfort! highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Amazing View

This property is so beautiful, that we ended up having my daughter's senior photos done there, instead of traveling to a different location like we had planned. The hostess was very accommodating, and even provided us with a later check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great stay on Lake

It's a great little apartment above the owners detached garage. You can walk down the hill to the lake at the bottom. Very quiet with great views. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Absolutely Perfect with Stunning Views

Such a cozy, comfortable loft apartment. After two weeks traveling around, this was our absolute favorite place to stay. Every detail made us feel welcomed and at home. The views are breathtaking! Can't wait to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha F.

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

Wonderful place with gorgeous view!

Quaint little piece of heaven on Lake Gooding. Not only was the place a perfect little getaway, but it is close to many places and the host Rebecca is amazing! She was get communicating before and during. She was happy to answer all my questions since I was traveling from the east coast to Alaska for the first time. If I get up there again will def be booking there!! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Gorgeous View!

We spent a few nights at Stormy Hill Retreat. Enjoyed the location, spaciousness, kitchen, and especially appreciated having a washer and dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James C.

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

Very nice figs

Very clean stocked and great vo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim f.

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

Alaska Wedding Adventure

Beautiful property, very private, with all the amenities needed for our stay. Cookies were delicious. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great Overnight!

We only stayed for a night on the way to Valdez but the cabin was perfect. It was cute, clean, and had a gorgeous view! I would mention to get to this particular cabin you had to park up a bit and carry luggage down a number of steps. Not an issue for us but it could be for some. There is another cabin you park right in front of. But again, loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Picture perfect

Majestic views, quite, clean, charming interior
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DaloyAndrea H.

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

Private Lake House with Views galore

The night at Story Hill Retreat was the best stay of our trip to Alaska. We felt very welcome, cozy, and Rebecca thought of everything we might need. We took a canoe for a trip out on the lake and even dove in for a swim. The guest house was very clean and tidy and we were able to watch some Netflix and do laundry. Rebecca gave us some recommendations for nearby attractions and the Musk Ox Farm was a hit! We just wish we had booked a second night :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

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

Wasilla Stay

The house is perfect for what we needed. It has a microwave, washer dryer, refrigerator, stove, A TV with Roku that you can connect to your streaming subscriptions. If you’re looking for a place outside of Anchorage, this was very nice. The property manager is extremely friendly and accommodating. I would stay here again definitely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry c.

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

Grea

Beautifully appointed private cozy loft apt in a very beautiful area. Wonderful host, great views and many activities in Palmer/Wasilla area to stay a few days. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Cozy Cabin

Good quality furnishings and as advertised. Bed is firm. Hostess is friendly and very responsive. Good views and just the right distance from town. Nice kitchen and w/d
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

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

Stormy Hill

Very cozy cabin. This was our first vrbo experience and it was painless! I would definitely recommend this place. Its close to Palmer and Wasilla.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tacy S.

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

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

What a view! Quiet space perfect for exploring the area!

Location was perfect for us as we were there for the Arctic winter games. Close to Palmer and Hatcher’s’s pass (beautiful). View from the little kitchen is fabulous.Warm welcome from the host who lives near by and took time to chat. It takes a little practice to figure out when start and stop the fireplace in order to keep an even temperature throughout the night but it is feasible (winter stay).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rebecca could not have been nicer and done more for us. Great location to many great sights and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna H.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful views, lovely accommodation, well stocked kitchen! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023