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Hyer Mountain Vista-Chugiak Bungalow

Holiday home in Palmer

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Place, Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Reindeer Farm
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Hyer Mountain Vista-Chugiak Bungalow

Escape to the enchanting wilderness of Alaska and experience the perfect romantic getaway in our charming mountain bungalow. This intimate retreat is designed for two, offering a peaceful haven amidst the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding mountains.

Accommodation:
The bungalow features a comfortable and inviting space, perfect for a couple seeking tranquility and seclusion. Unwind in the cozy living area or snuggle up together to take in the panoramic views of the majestic mountains through large picture windows.

Kitchenette:
Prepare delightful meals for two in the well-equipped kitchenette. It comes complete with essential appliances and utensils, allowing you to cook and savor your favorite dishes while enjoying the stunning natural backdrop just outside.

Bathroom:
The bungalow boasts a modern and private bathroom, providing all the amenities you need to freshen up after a day of exploring the Alaskan wilderness.

Outdoor Space:
Step outside to your outdoor area, where you can immerse yourselves in the serenity of nature. Sip your morning coffee on the patio while witnessing the breathtaking sunrise over the mountains. In the evenings, unwind with a glass of wine as you admire the mesmerizing colors of the sunset.

A Farmhouse and another bungalow on the same property. If your interested in booking one or all, lets us know.

You will receive the door code a day before your reservation to access the bungalow.

We are not on-site but can be contacted by phone and get a quick response.

Our Neighborhood is a very quite one. Please remember the quiet hours.

The property is very close to the highway for easy access to downtown Palmer and Wasilla.

Property is 45 minutes from the Airport and 10 minutes from MatSu Regional Hospital. Great restaurants, hiking, site seeing, skiing and much more nearby. Skeetawk ski area is 15 minutes away.
There is a cooler provided for road trips next to the wood bin.
🌿 Welcome to the Chugiak Bungalow!

We’re so glad to host you—thank you for treating our space with care so everyone can enjoy it.

Guests: This booking is just for the two adults listed. No additional guests are permitted.

Shoes: We ask that shoes be removed inside to help keep the bungalow fresh and cozy.

Firepit Use:

For safety, please do not use the firepit when it’s windy.
Firewood is provided in between the bungalows in the fire wood box.

Before heading to bed, make sure the fire is fully out and the cover is placed back on the pit.

Smoking & Vaping: You’re welcome to smoke or vape outdoors only. Please note: any smoking inside will result in a $500 fee.

Enjoy your stay and thank you for helping us keep the bungalow safe, clean, and welcoming!

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Alaska Live Steamers and Colony House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Arkose Brewery and Palmer Golf Course. Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment 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

  • Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Finger Lake State Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Musk Ox Farm - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Reindeer Farm - 29 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 10 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bearpaw River Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Millers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Miller's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chepo’s Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Locals Pub & Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyer Mountain Vista-Chugiak Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hyer Mountain Vista-Chugiak Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hyer Mountain Vista-Chugiak Bungalow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hyer Mountain Vista-Chugiak Bungalow located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm, Cottonwood Creek Park and Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site. Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area and Wayland University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

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

Cary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super location, great views , enjoyed the grill and fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect centralized location that is very private , close to anything you may need but still feels like you are away from everything. Absolutely love this place.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was clean with many personal touches. Cabin setting was outstanding great view of the mountains while sitting around the firepit looking for the northern lights was very relaxing. Had problem unlocking the cabin door but host was on top of it and quickly. Recommend to anyone to stay at this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andie A.

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

Great Cabin!

Perfect for our needs, very quiet and comfortable. Just right. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views, super clean, gracious host
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amber b.

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

Beautiful view, quiet, cute little bungalow with lots of special touches and detail!

Everything was an easy experience and will absolutely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy I.

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

Awesome view!

Clean cozy property with incredible view for Northern Lights viewing.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan T.

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

Palmer trip

It was such an enjoyable stay the view was absolutely beautiful to wake up to. The neighborhood was super quiet. Muffins were delicious that were left for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Cozy with great views!

This property was just what I was looking for during my stay in Alaska! The place is so cute and decorated nicely. The bed was comfortable, kitchen was just the right size for meals, and the fire pit was a perfect evening activity overlooking the mountains. I would definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy B.

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

Perfect hideaway

This was the perfect inbetween place for us to stop for our drive to Anchorage. Its close to everything. We got to snowmobile, dogsled, see a glacier, and a frozen waterfall. You have a diamond in the mountains, Mahlers!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andie A.

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

Excellent!

Very nice little cabin with a comfy bed. Had everything we needed for our stay. It was also super quiet. Host responded quickly to my questions. The personal touches were nice. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

The best view

I can’t imagine coming back to Alaska and not having the view in the mornings and evenings that this place had. Very quiet, calm and relaxing. We really enjoyed this place and I’ve already shared it with a friend. Hoping to come back for vacation in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zepha R.

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

Vacation / come to see our son graduating

The cottage is awesome, you can't beat the view. When I asked any questions they got right back with me. Very clean and beautiful place to stay , even had muffins waiting on us that was nice since we both was a little hungry when got here but to tired to get something to eat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from this property is unbelievable and the hosts were very responsive! We enjoyed our stay and found the room quite nice. The bed was very comfortable. Our only observation is that it is quite small and felt a bit cramped at times for a longer stay like ours (a week)... just something to be aware of when you book.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

PERFECT little bungalow

My husband & I really enjoyed the bungalow, & it was perfect for the 2 of us! The view was amazing, & you can easily get to so many other beautiful areas. It's secluded & surrounded by nature, yet only a few minutes from town. We never saw the guests in the neighboring bungalow or the owners in the house nearby, which was perfect for us. We even joked that we were just going to move in instead of going home! We were welcomed with a sweet note & cookies after a long flight, which was just the cherry on top. I'd definitely recommend the bungalows to any couple visiting Alaska!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing vacation for us! We absolutely love Alaska and will definitely stay here again. The view is spectacular even though we didn't see the Auroras.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bungalow was as advertised. Comfortable stay at a great price. There was a very minor issue, but with a quick message to tje owners it was cleared up in no time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

fem

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just like the photos only more beautiful in person! The view is amazing and an easy drive to many attractions. And the surprise muffins in the fridge !! What a treat. Would stay here again for sure!! Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was clean and a great stay in Palmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stennah A.

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

Chugiak Bungalow

It was a lovely experience. I didnt really need to contact the owners. Everyrhing went smoothly throughout my stay. It was a lovely locations. Stepping out there was a beautiful view of the mountain ramge. Would def stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Breathtaking Views

Second stay in this home. We stay for the absolutely breathtaking views. It is exactly as described, and you couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

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

Beautiful view

Charming little cottage! It was cozy, clean, and beautifully decorated with thoughtful touches throughout. The location was peaceful but still close to everything we needed. Perfect for a relaxing getaway—highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danica S.

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

We showed up late, around midnight. It was cold, freezing, and windy. We weren’t sure which of the two bungalows we got, so that could have been better communicated to us, but we luckily guessed right. The door code worked right away, and it was easy to get in. Nice and cozy warmth inside with a cute fire stove. Really felt like a beautiful safe haven in the midst of that little blizzard. Everything about this place is perfect. The only other nuance is the fridge settings; we were struggling to find the right setting on the dial that didn’t freeze our refrigerated goods, but not mellow enough that the ice cream would melt. The view is worth a million dollars alone, maybe more, actually. It’s in a safe area, somewhat tucked away and elevated and hidden from the major byways of the neighborhood and main roads. The sign indicating the address is sometimes covered by the weekly red rubbish bins, so don’t miss your turn like we did one of the nights, haha. The sign with the address on it is cute, but perhaps it could be elevated to a position above the height of the rubbish take out bins. Long driveway, fresh air, 10/10 comfort. Great price. Would love to visit here again someday—definitely a good Vrbo. We’ve stayed in a lot of places, and these guys have earned every star 100%.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

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

The view.

Clean, cozy cabin. Awesome views. Extra touch to welcome guests a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by June Mahler

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My husband grew up on this property in the Farmhouse to the left of the bungalows. We are super excited to share this property with the public.

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is very quiet and quaint and has the best mountainous views of Matsu valley.

What makes this property unique

Centrally located to downtown Wasilla and Palmer and all stores, hospitals, hiking, skiing, etc. 45 minutes from the airport.

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English

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