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Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River!

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Sutton-Alpine, Alaska
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site
    3 min drive
  • Hundred Mile Lake
    5 min drive
  • Sheep Mountain
    6 min drive

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About the area

Sutton

Located in Sutton, this cottage is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site and Hundred Mile Lake. .This cottage is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Sheep Mountain and 10 mi (16.2 km) from Gunsight Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site - 3 min drive
  • Hundred Mile Lake - 5 min drive
  • Sheep Mountain - 6 min drive
  • Gunsight Mountain - 11 min drive
  • King Mountain State Recreation Site - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Rifle Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grand View Cafe and RV Park - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grand View Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River!

Head to the Chugach Mountains for an incredible Alaskan adventure! Located just across the road from the Matanuska Glacier, this Sutton-Alpine cottage is the perfect home base for everything on your itinerary. Head out for an epic trek across the Matanuska Glacier, take a rafting trip down the Matanuska River, or try your luck at panning for gold! After an action-packed day, return to the 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental for a home-cooked meal and a night of incredible stargazing.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Covered Porch | Private Hiking Trails

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress

COTTAGE FEATURES: Flat-screen TV, 4-person dining table, mountain view
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, coffee maker, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Heated floors, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, hangers
FAQ: 3 exterior stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), no WiFi, no A/C, homeowner on-site (separate unit), 4WD/AWD recommended in winter
PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking, RV/trailer parking allowed on-site

-- THE LOCATION --

NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Matanuska Glacier Viewing (3 miles), Matanuska River (4 miles), Matanuska Glacier (5 miles), river rafting, ice climbing, gold panning, ziplining
TRAILS: Caribou Creek Recreational Mining Area (1 mile), Lionhead View Trail (2 miles), Chickaloon-Knik-Nelchina Trail System (14 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Palmer (56 miles), Wasilla (70 miles), Anchorage (99 miles)
AIRPORTS: Palmer Municipal Airport (60 miles), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (106 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $25 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires 3 exterior stairs for access
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: This property sleeps 2 guests in 1 bed, with room for 4 total by using the queen air mattress
- NOTE: This property serves as a remote escape; therefore, it does not include WiFi access
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is highly recommended in the winter months to access the property
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River! Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet get away
Perfect get away to unplug. Although there was no internet or tv channels, I had a good book. I went to a local coffee shop to check messages. It was great for a little peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B., Pembroke Pines, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin!
What a beautiful property! The cabin was great! Well stocked and clean. The host left us s'more making supplies which was much appreciated! We had a fire in the backyard and played corn hole while looking out through the trees to the glacier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place!
Great place to stay! Super nice clean and remote! Did a lot of driving in the area nice halfway point of going to Valdez. Thanks Again Casey
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M., Lihue, HI

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cabin Off the Beaten Path
This is great little property in a beautiful alpine area with lots of nearby hiking & sightseeing. The cabin is well stocked with a sweet porch and fire pit. The hosts were great and quick to respond to our requests. We asked for a BBQ Grill and it was waiting on our arrival along with 2 fresh salmon filets. That’s over the top! They were delicious! Just a minor note, a TV is pictured in the property description but no tv service provided and no WiFi (which was noted in the description). Had we known we would have brought cables to view our movies & photos. With that said we loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023