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3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep

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Lazy Bear Suite
Deck
Living area
Kitchen
Full kitchen view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep

Moose Comfortable Vacation Rentals is a HIDDEN TREASURE waiting for you to discover. You can relax in luxury and begin your Alaskan adventure.

This particular listing is for our LAZY BEAR SUITE, however, we offer 3 new, totally private, Alaskan themed suites.

These suites can easily sleep from 4 to 14.
Cozy Moose sleeps 4, with an open floor plan - VRBO# (coming soon)
Lazy Bear sleeps 4, with a separate bedroom - VRBO# 673526
Salmon Run sleeps 6, with an open floor plan - VRBO# 670030

Lazy Bear and Salmon Run are adjoining suites and can easily accommodate larger groups. All the suites have a rustic elegance decor with All the Comforts of Home. We have panoramic views of Pioneer Peak, the Chugach mountain range, and the Knik Glacier. Surrounded by woods, there are trails galore to take a leisure stroll and a peaceful meadow to enjoy. We are minutes away from 5 lakes, all stocked with fish. So grab your fishing poles and enjoy the day! Whether a small gathering, or a family reunion, come make our home the start of your Alaskan adventure.

Property manager

Johnnie Davis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep

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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outdoors only.

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
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this apartment is in a rural area. Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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 - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Palmer Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 20 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 13 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophia's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Rustic Elegant Suites (sleep 12+) - Fish, hike, site-see from your doorstep located?

This family-friendly Palmer apartment building is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of 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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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darrelyn B.

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

Charming Cabin with great views

Very comfortable attached cabin like lodgings. With well appointed kitchen,comfy bed and great Mountain View’s
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby P.

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

We will be back!!! Loved our stay!

We have stayed several places in Alaska and this was by far our favorite! From the beautiful view to everything you could possibly need to the cleanliness… this was a home away from home! We are excited to come back and stay next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katina K., New Cumberland, Pa

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

Great location!

Easy in... and perfect location between Anchorage and Denali! Beautiful landscape and wonderful hosts 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valleri L.

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

Lovely and quiet

Lazy Bear is quiet and serene. It was a great place to get away and recharge. I would recommend it to friends traveling in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ErleeDawn E.

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

Cozy and Clean Lazy Bear Cabin

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lazy Bear. It was a warm, cozy, and very clean environment. Everything was up to date and the cabin was completely stocked with everything you would need. The view was amazing and the drive was perfect to Palmer. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Very nice comfortable private home

We will come here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arnold H.

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

Great stay

It was a pleasure to stay here again. Everything was ready and my stay was pleasant. Thank you for my sunglasses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

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

Beautiful Property

So cute and cozy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

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

Awesome stay

Even better than the pictures. Without a doubt we will return. Location very peaceful and easy commute to lots of activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcella B.

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

Trip to AK for family reunion.

Home was exactly as advertised. Well equipped very clean and comfortable. 15 min to town and easy to find. Definitely will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

The Lazy Beat

We thoroughly our stay at your lovely property. It met all of our needs and was in a great location. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

anniversary trip

This is the second time staying at this property. It is so clean and has everything you need. Such attention to detail. Great place to stay close to lots of things to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie V., Honolulu

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

We'll be back

The place looks exactly like the pictures and more! We truly enjoyed ourselves there. Everything was close by, and the owners were fantastic. It was beyond clean. We loved it so much; we're returning next year for a week, not just five days.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Beautiful

This property was perfect for my wife and I with a great layout and awesome front porch. Coming in late made finding the driveway hard to see. Everything was just perfect all in all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy P.

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

Impressive

I was very impressed with the quality of the construction, interior design and location. I will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Better than I anticipated!

Lovely place to spend a week in Alaska. Visiting family and it was so nice to come back to a relaxing quiet and clean apartment. Everything we could think of was there for our convenience. Well worth the expense and made our trip so much better than a motel. Will return next trip for sure! Thanks Johnnie and and Donna for your attention to detail.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Palmer

Loved our month here.Wonderful property with beautiful views.Would definitely do it again!The fireplace was a bonus.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Cozy & Nice

Very comfortable for 2 people. Sleeps 4, but 2 would be in living room area on sofa sleeper. Location is great being close to Palmer & Wasilla, and is very quiet with beautiful Mountain views. The owners have the unit very well equipped with everything you may need. The decor was done very nicely & we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Wanted to stay longer.

Great property and location. Close to medical center, yet quite and beautiful view. Very very clean and comfortable. I plan to say again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Tracy R.

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

Great property

Beautiful property and excellent communication. All amenities provided and snacks for all. Clean and quiet. One recommendation to update the sofa sleeper. There is a foldaway twin bed that is very comfortable, but the sofa sleeper was not. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Highly recommend

Great stay! Loved the bear theme. Very clean, easy check-in, great kitchen, thick bath towels, full washer and dryer, and nice amenities. We were arriving very late. I let the owners know and they had the pull out for our kiddo already set up. They responded quickly. Made out first night so easy. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Boston, MA

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

Quiet Apartment Setting In The Forest

We had a very nice stay at this property. However, we were wanting something a bit more private. Nevertheless, the accommodation was clean and nicely appointed. The owner was very courteous and quick to respond to questions and instructions. The only "complaint", so to speak, was the bed mattress. It's in desperate need of replacement. Otherwise, everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

First Amazing Trip to Alaska

The Lazy Bear Cabin was everything in the pictures and more. We could tell when we entered that our hosts, Donna & Johnny, wanted this stay to be as perfect and welcoming as possible with muffins and chocolates on the bar. The cabin was clean and the bear decor was so fun. A great start to our visit. The front porch view of flowers and the mountains was enjoyed with our coffee each morning as well as in the evenings. The bed was very comfortable and we slept great after each day of adventure hiking, visiting glaciers, sea life cruises and bush flights. Thanks for a wonderful stay and we look forward to returning! Kathy & Mike
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Even nicer than I expected

After 22 hours of travel, this was the perfect place to land! It was very clean, comfortable, and well stocked with beautiful views. The online pictures don’t do it justice - it’s light and bright with very high ceilings and modern fixtures. I’m very picky about mattresses and found the bed to be quite comfortable. While in Palmer we did a day trip for a Matanuska Glacier tour (awesome!) and drove to the Independence Mine, which was a gorgeous drive and felt like the top of the world. We ate at the Palmer Ale House both nights because we enjoyed it so much the first time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Just what we were looking for

We came to Palmer for a Trade show and decided to not stay in a hotel but get something with a little more room and a kitchen. Save a little money not eating out all the time. We drove down from Fairbanks so was able to bring food from home. The place is as pictures, supper cute, quiet and comfortable. The bed was amazing, but unfortunately I didn’t even get to spend one night there. I ended up have a “heart event” and spent the entire time in the hospital. My husband got to enjoy it on his own between visits to the hospital and trade show. The hosts were great and gave us the option for late check out to accommodate our schedule. Highly recommend and hope to stay there next year when we come back down.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Johnnie Davis

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Johnnie and Donna came from the deep South, so southern hospitality is a part of who they are. Like other young couples, they came to Alaska seeking an adventure, reared their family, and now enjoy their grandchildren.

Johnnie has worked in the Information Technology department of the local electric cooperative for over 36 years. Donna worked as an Administrative Director of the local community senior center, managed an adult day care program for the frail and elderly in a home-based business for 15 years, and recently retired.

Now they are ready for their next adventure, sharing their home and hosting families so others can enjoy their own Alaskan adventure.

Why they chose this property

Palmer is a small community town, populated by colonists in the 1930s, with a lot of history that is still remembered and celebrated with Colony Day events in June and December. Combine the small community atmosphere with the breathtaking beauty of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley surrounded by mountains; add the long days of summer that produce the most extraordinary flowers and vegetables highly admired at the Alaska State Fair in late August; and top it off with all the fishing, hunting, 4 wheeling, snow machining, cross-country skiing, wildlife viewing in your front and back yard. We have been blessed to have found our small piece of the Last Frontier.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! Moose Comfortable Vacation Rentals is located on over 3 acres of Alaska wilderness, surrounded by spectacular panoramic views of the Chugach Mountain Range, Pioneer Peak, and the Knik Glacier. Canoe Lake (stocked with fish) is within walking distance and just a bit further is the Kepler-Bradley Lake State Recreation Reserve that includes miles of well-maintained and marked wilderness trails that weave among 13 lakes with stunning mountain views along the way. We border the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge which is rich with wildlife, moose, wolf, beaver, etc., salmon streams, nesting eagles along with other birds of prey, water fowl and migratory birds.

Yet, just a few miles away you will find great restaurants, fun shopping, emergency clinics, and a hospital. And the city of Anchorage, with all of its attractions, is only 35 miles away.

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