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Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10

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Chalet perched on private lake frontage in recreation wildlife refuge
Fun on the lawn lake front, swim, fish, boats, dock, camp fires, lawn games
PRIVATE lake front, surrounded by panoramic spectacular mountain views
Fun for all ages on the lake! Swim, fish, boats, kayaks, water toys, fish gear
Stunning panoramic mountain and lake views surround the chalet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Reindeer Farm
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Palmer, AK (PAQ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

+1
1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Den & Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Double Futon, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10

Your dream Alaskan adventures await right out your door! Centrally located to Alaska best attractions. Canoe Lake Chalet Resort is located on Canoe Lake in the heart of the Matanuska Lake State Recreation Reserve encompassing 349 acres of wilderness, 10 sport-fishing lakes that are plentifully stocked with rainbow trout, with miles of mapped and groomed recreation trails right out your door.

Fun for all ages FISH, BOAT, SWIM, BIKE,HIKE and more!
Relax on our private lakefront soaking in the spectacular panoramic views of the Talkeetna and Chugiak Mountain Ranges. Swim and have FUN on the lake with complimentary lake toys, KAYAKS, ROW BOAT, CANOE, PADDLE BOAT, and FLOATING DOCK. FISH right off our dock for rainbow trout.m We supply some fishing gear too! Have FUN!; play lawn games, gather around crackling campfires, catch guppies and hunt for frogs with nets and buckets provided. Get out and explore, RUN, HIKE, BIKE, through the miles mapped recreation trails right out your door.

Unique Alaskana decor and antique furnishing offers rustic elegance with all the modern comforts of home.
For children we provide pack-n-play, crib mattress, high chair/rocking horse. We have a variety of stuffed Alaskan animals, toys, books, board games, etc. Our large library offers a Alaskana books with stories, history, and scenic beauty of our region. A wide variety of DVDs & board games for all age, and hi-speed Wifi UNLIMITED INTERNET with ROKU SYSTEM for TV. The water is always hot with on-demand hot water system!! Comfortable airbeds are available for additional sleeping options.

Experience National Geographic moments; Nesting eagles and osprey hunt and dive for fish, nesting loons and a variety waterfowl swim with their babies. Visits from our resident moose are quite exciting! Canoe Lake boarders the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge which is rich with wild life; moose, wolf, beaver, salmon streams, nesting eagles, osprey, owls, water fowl, and migratory birds. Bears are rare but do visit us occasionally.

We are centrally located to Alaskan top attractions and destinations
*45 mi. to the Anchorage International Airport
*35 mi from Anchorage
*2 mi to Alaska State Fair
*3 mi to Palmer Airport
*3 mi to Palmer a historic agricultural community
*3 mi to Golfing in Palmer
*3 mi to the Mat-Su Regional Hospital
*7 mi to Wasilla - Iditarod Trail Head Quarters
*7 mi to the Alaska Rail Road depot
*7 mi to Musk Ox Farm
*10 mi to drive to excellent salmon fishing spots
*15 mi to Ekluta Native Village/Historic Russian Orthodox Church
15 mi. to Thunderbird Falls -- recreation hike
*15 mi to the Reindeer Farm
*20 mi to historic Independence Mine /Hatchers Pass recreation area for exciting hiking and cultural tours
*25 mi to Knik Glacier - ATV or jet boat rides, scenic flight, helicopter tours
*70 mi to Matanuska Glacier – drive right up to it and hike right on it
*70 miles to the historic village of Talkeetna known for dramatic views of Mt. McKinley (Denali) , scenic flights, fishing, jet boat, rafting tours, zip-lines, arts, museums, etc.
*200 miles to Denali National Park

Visit our FaceBook page 'CANOE LAKE CHALET for more info and photos.

Property manager

Geri McCann

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for families with children of all ages!
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Events

No events allowed
Upon approval with limited number of guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed out side 20 ft. from entries .
No shoes inside .
Boats: life vest must be worn. Flip boats upside down after use Leave all ropes on the boats. Any damages to boats will be charged accordingly.
Fishing poles and gear must be left as you got them with lures on , $15 for tangled lines. . $50 replacement fee for broken poles..

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Upon approval with limited number of guests
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this chalet is on the waterfront. 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 Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Musk Ox Farm and Alaska Live Steamers. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Palmer Golf Course - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 20 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 15 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophia's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Millers Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Trout Fishing Lake Front- Mt. Views- Fish, Boat, Hike, Play, Swim, sleeps 10 located?

This family-friendly Palmer chalet is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area. Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm and Palmer Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodger L.

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

Fun place to stay

We had a good time in Alaska and this was great home base to stage for our adventures
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena R.

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

Great Stay

Highly recommend for a weekend getaway. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

julie w.

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

Palmer stay

Great place to stay!! My sister in law didn’t like all the stuffed animals up stairs!! Beds were comfortable and kitchen well furnished, wonderful host!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay L.

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

We had a great stay!

The house was great! It a perfect central location to base out while in AK. Geri was great and even gave us the heads up when Denali was visible, I’m not sure we would have saw it without her. Wonder house and I do recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Beautiful Vacation

We rented Eagles Nest and it was wonderful! Everything was clean and spacious. The view from the deck was amazing! Very comfortable, relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F., Tucson Arizon

Great property!

Geri is very user friendly, house is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

Wonderful, a must see view and a beautiful rental. The perfect vacation rental!

We had an extended family vacation over Christmas in the Bear Den with family from out of state (we live off road out by Skwentna and the river was unsafe for travel, so we found ourselves needing a place to stay in town for their visit.) Canoe Lake Chalet was everything we hoped for; comfortable, well stocked, beautiful view, and close to everything. The owners were friendly, communicative, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to everyone! Great viewing for Northern lights!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

from Oregon and Nebraska

Geri and Kevin are the perfect hosts. The chalet is very well appointed and the scenery breathtaking. Will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

First time to Alaska

We had a wonderful summer trip for our first time to Alaska. This home adding so much to our vacation. Our son lives in Fairbanks but he wanted to stay near Palmer because of the great location to so many sights. We were so excited to find a place on a lake with amazing mountain views. The home was very comfortable and amazingly stocked. Its so nice to have a place that feels like home so you can just enjoy your family. We cooked several meals there and even grilled steaks on the patio. Geri was wonderful to work with and made sure we had everything we needed. I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Roxi V.

Beautiful house.

I didn’t realize the lake was such a climb to the house. Some of our family weren’t able to go to the lake. House was beautiful and kitchens were fully stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

Instant Relaxation

As soon as we walked into the house, we knew we had made a great choice. The owner Geri was so easy to work with to arrange the rental, as well as being ever so helpful with touring suggestions. The house is well outfitted with all the amenities one could want. The rooms are cozy and comfortable and well equipped. On our last night we built a fire in the backyard fire ring and toasted marshmallows. Easy access to the airport from here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Trip of a lifetime!

Canoe Lake Chalet was a great place to stay for our Alaskan vacation. There were 7 of us and we had plenty of room. Everything was clean and well taken care of. Geri went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We used this as our homebase while we explored Alaska. Geri gave us great advice on must see locations. We definitely enjoyed roasting marshmallows and sitting around your fire pit! If we ever do get to go back to Alaska, I'd definitely stay here again. Thanks Geri and Kevin, we had a great time!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Can't wait to visit again..

We arrived with our 4 kids to a little slice of home wrapped in woods and front row view of canoe lake. Geri the owner went over and beyond in hospitality with us and was always there if we needed anything, but gave us our privace to enjoy our stay. The description and pictures doesn't do the place justice, its gorgeous, clean and very well maintained. The best part of our stay at Canoe Lake Chalet is that it was VERY kid friendly, from sledding to ice fishing, we will definitely make it a MUST to visit in the summer. I would recommend this place to family and friends, Geri will always stick out in our mind as a true, giving Alaskan woman! t

10/10 Excellent

Matt K., Cincinnati, OH

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

Amazing stay at Canoe Lake Chalet

This house was perfect for our group of 7. Three adults, 2 teens, 2 kids. Everything was well stocked. The view is amazing. The lake was awesome with plenty of trout caught. Row boat, canoe, kayaks were wonderful. Kitchen has everything you need. Grilled on deck every night. Made it to Denali NP and back in one long day-worth it. Plenty of room in the house. We rode bikes that were there for us. We would love to return. Geri gave us tons of useful tips onnwhat to see and do. Wonderful rental experience—thanks Geri!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

All of it

When I asked my grandchildren (and children) what was the best experience in Alaska, the answer was always ALL OF IT!! We had a nine day vacation for 12 people and we all agreed it was the best vacation ever. Geri was great in helping plan activities for all to enjoy, and sharing what were the must do activities and the weather cooperated perfectly. We rented the entire house and our grandchildren who do not live close to each other had a wonderful bonding time. I rent VRBO a lot and this was the most well-stocked house we have ever stayed. We all want to return to Alaska. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Magical place:)

Beautiful home, exactly as described. Comfortable with everything you need. Grocery stores nearby. Close to Anchorage, Palmer and Wasilla. Great views of lake and mountains. Great time to visit Alaska is in the Spring in late March/ April weather is perfect, less tourists, winter sports, and best of all no bugs. Owner was very helpful with everything we needed. We were able to drive North to Talkeetna, did a Glacier tour, an experience of a lifetime. Drove south to Homer where we went fishing and caught three 30lb King Salmon, what a thrill! The owners will guide you and help you find great excursions. Skying is nearby as well as a Wildlife preserve where you can see Brown Bears feeding. This was one of our best vacations ever:)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

wendy b.

Perfect home for a big family

We were so fortunate to have been able to spend 5 glorious nights in Canoe Lake Chalet. The house was fully stocked with such things as: pans, spices, and kitchen needs; an assortment of boats, hiking poles and bikes; games and videos; binoculars; and enough beds, futons and sofas to accommodate our group of 14. Our family was so thrilled with the location on the lake, that they went right down to fish as soon as we arrived from the airport (at 4 am). We had the entire house and felt it was best to put our mother on the first floor (in the beautiful suite) due to mobility issues and the steps. It was a great choice for her. We would 100% stay here again if we come to Alaska on a vacation. Geri and Kevin are gracious and caring hosts.

10/10 Excellent

kathy h.

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

Great getaway

Perfect place for our 3 families. Geri was wonderful to work with. Plenty of room for 13 of us. We all loved the backyard activities, fishing, swimming, volleyball, badminton and boating. Great place to enjoy Alaska with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

cindy z.

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

Spacious Home

The grandchildren really enjoyed the spacious home, the lake for ice fishing, and skating, and the hill for sledding. We caught lots of fish. They thought it was nice of the owner to decorate for the Holidays before we arrived. We were told to be aware of our noise level as there were renters in the lower level. We tried our best. We were never told we were too loud so we must have succeeded. It's hard to keep the noise level down when you have 5 children with you! Our host was always in contact with us during our stay but not obnoxious. I suppose she could have thanked us after our stay for renting from them. I think that would have been a nice gesture. Overall, everyone enjoyed the stay. Pretty much everything you would have at your own house or wish to have was available for us. The house has a lot of knickknacks so that is a little hard for children not to touch. Especially, for children who do not have those things in their own home. We gawked at the mountain views and the eagles. The home was easy to find. The grown children live in Anchorage and were delighted to find trails to use in the summer that were near to the property where we stayed. Thank you for the availability of this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Fabulous place to stay

If you want an amazing place to stay in every area IE. 1. Customer service. 2. Beautiful lodging in every way. 3. Outside area on lake with so many things to do right on the property. 4. Great fishing. Etc etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sadie L.

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

Family get away

Our family of 6 enjoyed a great night of fishing, roasting marshmallows & relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andria W.

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

Lovely!

Always a great place to stay - this home is a perfect place for groups!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Great location

Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time! It was in a great location to visit many activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

kelly a.

Beautiful home and wonderful owners!

Again, we loved our stay here and wished we had planned for a few more days to enjoy what this home has to offer. The owners are awesome and have really worked hard to make sure the home has everything visitors could need. We can't wait to come back - thank you for hosting us yet again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Perfect Alaskan getaway!

Perfect Alaskan getaway! Our family stay could not have been better. Everything was exactly as advertised and we had the most comfortable and enjoyable stay at the chalet. Everything we could have needed was there and the place accommodated our large family wonderfully. We had so many rave reviews from our traveling family members about the chalet. A fantastic location to get together, relax, and enjoy all things Alaskan. A real sweet spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Geri McCann

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We have lived in Alaska and enjoyed the Alaskan lifestyle for over 38 yrs. We own and operate a travel company Authentic Alaska Tours, and can help you with your dream Alaskan vacation.
We have lived in Alaska and enjoyed the Alaskan lifestyle for over 40 yrs. with 20 years in Talkeetna and 20 years in Palmer. We have 3 beautiful children and 4 amazing grand children. We have 30years of tourism experience and operate a travel company Authentic Alaska Tours www.authenticalaskatours.org. It is rewarding to assist visitors planing their dream Alaskan vacation so they can experience the best Alaskan adventures, with the best tour operators, for the best price!!
Geri has a passion for Alaskan culture, art and history and spent 25 yrs in as a curator/director of the Talkeetna Museum , Wasilla Museum (worked for Sarah Palin), and founded the Palmer Museum.
Above all we love God and are so blessed to live in the incredible state of Alaska. We live the adventuresom Alaskan life, our family favorites are fishing, camping, hunting, hiking, skiing, swimming, boating, rafting, camp fires, organic gardening and eating fresh Alaskan salmon.

Why they chose this property

We love to share our beautiful chalet with visitors to Alaska. Lake front living in the rustic Alaskan wilderness - with all the modern comforts of home, yet close to Anchorage, between Wasilla and Palmer. We focus on our guests having the most enjoyable experience ever and try to provide everything you might possibly need including hiking poles, gold pan, extra hats, gloves, coats, umbrella, etc. We work hard at making sure our chalet is very Clean, Comfortable, and FUN! for all ages...

What makes this property unique

Spectacular mountain vistas on a quiet lake front, located in Kepler-Bradley Lakes State Recreation Region, fishing, hiking, boating, skiing, sledding, camp fires by the lake.
View spactacular northern lights displays!
Centrally located to Alaska's ultimate adventures and destinations.
Perfect for large family and groups with a variety of ages and interests... There is fun for everybody!!

Languages:

English