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Alaskan Adventure Begins Here: Beautiful Creekside Oasis!

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Exterior
Aurora Borealis in February
Golf
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Bodenburg Butte
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Reindeer Farm
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Palmer, AK (PAQ)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alaskan Adventure Begins Here: Beautiful Creekside Oasis!

This quaint log home was built in Palmer, Alaska in 1950.


The log home sits on a large, landscaped yard with stunning views of Pioneer Peak and the Butte. The quiet peaceful setting along Bodenburg Creek provides a relaxing stay. If privacy is what you want, this is the place for you. The large yard is surrounded by trees, giving you the privacy you desire. The property is bordered by the creek on one side, watch for salmon headed to the spawning grounds beginning mid-August.

*You can hear the Alaska Raceway Park from the home. They run some Wednesday's and weekends throughout the summer months.

Experience the warmth and beauty of a traditional log home. Our cozy and inviting retreat combines rustic charm with modern comforts. Cook in a fully stocked kitchen or order in and get delivery from numerous local restaurants. You will find two bedrooms, each with a queen bed and a full-size sofa sleeper in the living room. With ample sleeping arrangements for six, our property offers a haven for families and groups of friends. The large yard has plenty of space to play.

Only a short ten-minute drive to Palmer or one hour from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Also close to many activities and sights to include Alaska Raceway Park, Jim Creek Recreational area, Knik Glacier Tours, 49th State Motor Tours, Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours, Reindeer Farm, Pyrah’s U-Pick, Musk Ox Farm, Palmer Museum and Visitors Center, Alaska Zipline Tours & Adventure Park, Glacier Tours on the Matanuska, Hatcher Pass, Independence Mine State Historical Park and Palmer Golf Course.

The Butte and Palmer has lots to offer for food and drink. Mad Chad’s Pizza, The Butte Burger Place, The Noisy Goose, La Fiesta Restaurant, Sunrise Grill, Turkey Red, Klondike Mike’s Saloon & Road House BBQ, Papa Murphy’s, Pizza Ria Delphi, Pizza Athena, Vagabond Blues, AK Best Phillys, Great Alaska Pizza Co., Valley Hotel, Matanuska Brewery and Tap Room, Arkose Brewery, Bleeding Heart Brewery, Palmer Alehouse, Subway, McDonalds, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell. Drive up Coffee shops include Brew HaHa, Elwood’s, Purple Moose Espresso, Perkup Espresso. The Carrs and Fred Meyers grocery stores both have Starbucks.

Property manager

Teri
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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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
No barriers by creek, supervise children
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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
No Swimming in the Creek. Please supervise children at all times.
Maximum of 3 cars allowed
Events or parties are NOT allowed on property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Palmer

Palmer is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site and Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area, while Colony House Museum and Palmer Visitor Information Center are cultural highlights. Reindeer Farm and Musk Ox Farm are also worth visiting. 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

  • Bodenburg Butte - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mat-Su Visitors Center - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Palmer Golf Course - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 19 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Valley Hotel 24/7 Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Noisy Goose Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Alehouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alaskan Adventure Begins Here: Beautiful Creekside Oasis! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alaskan Adventure Begins Here: Beautiful Creekside Oasis! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alaskan Adventure Begins Here: Beautiful Creekside Oasis! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alaskan Adventure Begins Here: Beautiful Creekside Oasis! located?

Situated in Palmer, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Reindeer Farm and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bodenburg Butte and Barbel Lake. Colony House Museum and Mat-Su Visitors Center are also within 9 miles (15 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

Justin Y.

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

Great

It was a great stay. Host was very easy to communicate with and nice. House had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Nice Location

This was great vacation home, Perfect for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Alaskan perfection

Our family fully enjoyed our stay! The host was very kind and quick with responses, she went above and beyond what we expected. The house was clean and fully stocked. Having the board games made for fun family nights. We will stay here again given the opportunity!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Came from Las Vegas great stay

Really enjoyed the stay, Teri was quick with responses and friendly, the place was well stocked and clean came from Vegas so enjoyed the yard to walk around in and the Mountain View’s. Only thing that wasn’t my favorite was the mattresses were hard in our opinion but wasn’t a huge deal we managed we would definitely stay here again! Thanks Teri :)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Lake

Very comfortable stay.Would definitely stay again,but could use a little landscaping.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent M.

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

Great stay in Alaska

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great family vacation

Quiet secluded property with a great view. Perfect for recharging between adventures.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana D.

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

Great place

We had a great time. Property was clean and beautiful. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Butte vacation

Our stay was a great experience our grandchildren enjoyed the large yard and facilities were clean and well stocked. Would consider staying again very easy process at a great price
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Butte

Really enjoyed our time here.Very comfortable house with lots of privacy and great yard.Beautiful Mountain View’s .Would definitely stay again.Teri was great to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Palmer BJJ Fair Trip

We travel to the Palmer/Wasilla area from Fairbanks fairly frequently for BJJ and wrestling, and have stayed at a good amount of houses in the area. This one was nice and had a great yard. The kids liked the board games and balls. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fontana D.

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

Lovely place

Wonderful place for our family! It had enough room for our family of 6 (kids 13, 7, 22mo x2) and had everything you need for a simple, cozy experience. And the yard is perfect for kids. We like to adventure during the day and have free time at night, and that is exactly what the property allowed. Not to mention the picture perfect mountain view through the bay windows. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Spring Aviation Show getaway

The house was very neat and clean with a beautiful creek in the back yard and Mountain View’s out front picture window
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

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

Peaceful with a magnificent view of Pioneer Peak

Beautifully maintained, with many ammenities & welcoming hosts. Comfortable beds, full kitchen for everything from snacking to full cooking if you have a bigger family. Even a washer & dryer. Flowers & carpet of lawn, not to mention Alaska's favorite mountains. Easy 20 minute to Palmer from this historic log cabin.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale N.

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

Visitors to Palmer property

Huge lawn historical also elements on property.. creek running thru. Just overall very serene and nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

Beautiful Place

Amazing views from every window in the house! The home was very cozy, clean and had all the amenities we needed. We really loved the creek side location and Alaskan experience. We are already planning our next visit! Thank you, Teri
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Toccoa

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

Felt like home

After six weeks away from our home in Georgia traveling in a very small RV, we were delighted to find this “home away from home” which allowed us to rest and recharge before continuing our trip. This cabin was perfect. We couldn’t take our eyes off the beautiful mountain framed by the large front window. We had everything we needed for a relaxing, quiet stay. Teri even provided wonderful snacks and Keurig pods. We will always remember our time here. Teri and Paula have created an oasis for rest and relaxation. We made all our meals in the well appointed kitchen and slept late in the peaceful surroundings; room darkening shades might have helped too! Enjoyed seeing Bodenburg Butte out the other front window; oh and there’s a nice selection of Alaska books to enjoy. Great hosts, great house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Teri

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We grew up in the Butte and were lucky enough to build a home and raise our family here. Our family loves the outdoors and all that Alaska has to offer, from fishing to flying and everything in between.

What makes this property unique

This log home has a beautiful yard and the views are spectacular!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests