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Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Palmer, AK
  • Place, Reflections Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail

Acreage located at the base of Sheep Mountain, across from the Tailrace fishing site. Near the Knik River and a perfect day of family kayaking. New Construction, squeaky clean and luxury furnishings.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3579220vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Palmer

Located in Palmer, this holiday home is in the mountains. Eklutna Historical Park and Colony House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Reindeer Farm and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm. Alaska Live Steamers and Musk Ox Farm are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Palmer, AK

What's nearby

  • Reflections Lake - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Eklutna Historical Park - 10 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Mirror Lake - 11 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site - 11 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Wasilla Alaska Railroad Depot - 18 min drive
  • Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪May Asian Cuisine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Butte - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪palmer ale - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fred Myer Grocery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Artisan Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful setting, equiped with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home that is very private and clean.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yanni z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, plenty supplies and other stuff such as coffee and high quality. Really enjoyed staying in the lovely house. The location of the house is very close to all hikes we were interested in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Tailrace. The beds are super comfortable and the kitchen was exceptionally well stocked with anything we could have needed for coffee, cooking, and baking. We were welcomed with fresh bread from Sherry which was greatly appreciated. Palmer is a neat little town-- we enjoyed excellent coffee at Alauda Coffee House in the upstairs of Poppy Lane, which had great gift and souvenir shopping, and a tasty lunch at Turkey Red. It was an easy drive from the house back down to Anchorage and to stunning hikes in the Chugach, Hatcher Pass, and along the Knik River. The house is a duplex and this listing is for one of the units (which wasn't clear to us when we made our reservation.) The other unit seems to have long-term renters who were very nice the few times we saw them and the rental still feels very private, but as two women who both often travel alone we did want to note this info for other potential renters.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley W.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Cozy, well-equipped cabin located in a great location. Clean, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. Friendly hosts, great amenities, and a peaceful vibe. Highly recommend! Dennis & Sherry very welcoming and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Cabin in the woods

Wonderful property. We loved the location for activities in the state park and Palmer. Just a short drive to Anchorage. We had a bear come up on the back deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy D.

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

Excellent property

Our stay was wonderful. Dennis and his wife were awesome hosts and the property was beautiful. Great location to the tail race and hiking trails and easy on and off major roads to get to local sites. It was great crash pad and lounge around pad.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Awesome secluded house

Really nice house with every thing you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Alaska getaway

Beautiful property, even better than we thought it would be! Decorating is amazing, beds and pillows were so comfortable, lovely decks with serene views. We used this as our home away from home to take in Alaska from Seward to Denali. Dennis was very accommodating and made check in, the 12 day stay and check out so easy
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Easy Peasy Woodsy Breezy

Dennis and Sherry really made us feel welcome! After staying in hotels for a couple of days, this VRBO was such a relief! The washer/dryer and kitchen amenities were great! This place was cozy and well located for hiking and recreation! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Nicer than expected. The host thought of everything. The place was well appointed and the high quality. If I ever get to come back, I hope this space will be available!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

beth a.

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

Beautiful house and location

YOUR PLACE IS SIMPLY AMAZING! THE RUSTIC, CABINLIKE DESIGN INSIDE AND OUT, AND THE DECOR, ARE WARM AND WELCOMING, AND MATCH PERFECTLY WITH THE LOCATION OUTDOORS. ALL THE AMENITiES ARE PERFECT, AND ALL Of THE APPLIANCES PROVIDED ALL THE CONVENIENCES THAT ONE COULD POSSIBLY NEED. ALL IN ALL, YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE, AND WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WENDY R.

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

Better than the photos!

We had a very comfortable stay here! It is so nice, even better than the photos. The hosts are great and take care of the unit themselves. Beds were amazing, the kitchen had everything we needed. The heated floor in the main bathroom is such nice feature! We felt safe and comfy... this made a great home base for us to explore Alaska!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle C.

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

Alaska vacay

Had a wonderful time. The hostess was so nice. They even had homemade bread and jam waiting for us. Who does that anymore? Thanks so much for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronda h.

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

Proposal in winter wonderland

Surprise proposal, unexpected surprise. My now fiancé and I stayed in this wonderful home. So peaceful and quiet, with amazing location. Homemade jam and champagne awaited us. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
We enjoyed being a small part of John and Rondas adventure with us. They are welcome anytime. We're looking forward to their return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Beautiful location

I was told to stay outside Anchorage for my Alaskan adventuring with my son - to get outside the city, closer to the raw land, and boy was that the right decision to make. This VRBO is right at the base of a mountain and pretty close to a river, a lovely setting. The inside of the home was fantastic and met all our needs. It's adjacent to another rental location which might have been good to know but that worked out just fine. Wifi info is mentioned on the first page of the blue journal book on the kitchen counter. If we ever visit again I'll be sure to see if this place is available again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dennis, thank you for all you did for us. You were a gracious host. The cabin was clean and beautiful. The beds were very comfortable and the blackout blinds worked very well with the midnight sun. Your location to Palmer and Wasilla was very convenient. And having the brochures of activities of the area was amazing. We were able to go to the reindeer farm which enabled us to created great memories. We also were able to find gluten free restaurants in the area.The cabin was so inviting when we returned from our outings. All we wanted to do is turned on the fireplace and curl up on the sofa to relax. It was very peaceful and all we heard was nature all around us. I would recommend your cabin to anyone. It was the cherry on top that provided us an amazing experience of Alaska.Thank you,Ruben and Maria
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

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

Artistic, Classy, Away From It All Option

One of the nicest VRBO stays I’ve ever had: New. Modern. Clean. So much great art. Washer and dryer. Quiet surroundings. Fresh bread and marmalade jam. This was a perfect location (north of Anchorage) and option for a group of two couples looking to see authentic Alaska for a few days before hopping on a cruise ship in Whittier (just south of Anchorage). Dennis’s place was a thousand times better than paying for two overpriced hotel rooms in the middle of town in Anchorage. Coming from the lower 48 means late arrivals in the dark at the end of a long travel day, and the check-in process couldn’t have been easier for us weary travelers. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Craig,. Thanks for the kind words. You guys were wonderful guests. Thanks for leaving the everythiing so clean when you left. It's greatly appreciated. You're welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! We enjoyed the details and slept very well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dennis Lowrey

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Fly fishing

Why they chose this property

Lots of space to walk around. Enjoy the firepit, picnic tables and table tennis.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to great salmon fishing, kayaking on the Knik River. Nearby Reindeer farm makes a fun visit.
New construction, luxury furnishings and it's squeaky clean.

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