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10/10 Excellent
linda f.
29 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
linda f.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Apartment
King Bed. Pet & Family Friendly Upper unit. Walking Distance to Downtown Palmer
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Main Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen Guest Room
1 Queen Bed
Twin Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
King Bed. Pet & Family Friendly Upper unit. Walking Distance to Downtown Palmer
Your Private Perch in Downtown Palmer
Discover the perfect blend of small-town charm & mountain scenery. The Auklet Nest is a freshly renovated upstairs retreat that puts you steps away from local life. Walk to a brewery, grab a pizza, cook a homemade meal, or just relax in the living room and watch the clouds pass over Pioneer Peak.
Walk to shops, bars, and dining.
Unbeatable views of Pioneer Peak.
Remodeled, Pet-Friendly, & meticulously clean
Your Palmer adventure starts here!
Whether you’re here for a hiking expedition, a local wedding, a family visit, your kids sports tournament, or a work trip, The Auklet Nest offers a curated blend of downtown convenience and modern "nest" comfort. This meticulously updated 3-bedroom retreat is your quiet haven in the center of the action.
𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 & 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄
The Master Retreat: A serene space featuring a comfortable King bed and fresh linens to ensure a restful night after a day of mountain air.
The Guest Quarters: Two additional bright bedrooms (Queen and TWO Twins) perfect for family, friends, or colleagues.
Flexible Living: A spacious, open-concept living area with a Smart TV and comfortable seating—ideal for movie nights, board games, or catching up on emails at the dedicated workspace.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐅’𝐒 𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍 & 𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆
Gourmet Ready: A fully equipped kitchen with modern Maytag stainless steel gas appliances, cookware, and all the essentials needed to whip up a local meal from the Palmer Friday Flings market.
Morning Rituals: Sip your coffee while staring directly at the jagged peaks of the Chugach Range.
𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒
Laundry Made Easy: Skip the laundromat! Enjoy a full-size, in-unit washer and dryer with all detergents provided.
Work & Play: High-speed Wi-Fi and a dedicated desk make this an ideal spot for "work-cationers."
Family First: A spotless, inviting environment that is as functional for kids as it is stylish for adults.
Easy Parking: Parking for 3+ vehicles is available and located right next to the stairs leading to the entrance of the unit. No trekking through the wilderness to get inside!
𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒 & 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐘
Fenced Freedom: Your pups are family here! Enjoy the rare downtown luxury of a private, semi-fenced yard.
Quiet Heights: Located via a private upstairs entrance, providing a peaceful "birds-eye" perspective of the town and mountains.
Discover the perfect blend of small-town charm & mountain scenery. The Auklet Nest is a freshly renovated upstairs retreat that puts you steps away from local life. Walk to a brewery, grab a pizza, cook a homemade meal, or just relax in the living room and watch the clouds pass over Pioneer Peak.
Walk to shops, bars, and dining.
Unbeatable views of Pioneer Peak.
Remodeled, Pet-Friendly, & meticulously clean
Your Palmer adventure starts here!
Whether you’re here for a hiking expedition, a local wedding, a family visit, your kids sports tournament, or a work trip, The Auklet Nest offers a curated blend of downtown convenience and modern "nest" comfort. This meticulously updated 3-bedroom retreat is your quiet haven in the center of the action.
𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 & 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄
The Master Retreat: A serene space featuring a comfortable King bed and fresh linens to ensure a restful night after a day of mountain air.
The Guest Quarters: Two additional bright bedrooms (Queen and TWO Twins) perfect for family, friends, or colleagues.
Flexible Living: A spacious, open-concept living area with a Smart TV and comfortable seating—ideal for movie nights, board games, or catching up on emails at the dedicated workspace.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐅’𝐒 𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍 & 𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆
Gourmet Ready: A fully equipped kitchen with modern Maytag stainless steel gas appliances, cookware, and all the essentials needed to whip up a local meal from the Palmer Friday Flings market.
Morning Rituals: Sip your coffee while staring directly at the jagged peaks of the Chugach Range.
𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒
Laundry Made Easy: Skip the laundromat! Enjoy a full-size, in-unit washer and dryer with all detergents provided.
Work & Play: High-speed Wi-Fi and a dedicated desk make this an ideal spot for "work-cationers."
Family First: A spotless, inviting environment that is as functional for kids as it is stylish for adults.
Easy Parking: Parking for 3+ vehicles is available and located right next to the stairs leading to the entrance of the unit. No trekking through the wilderness to get inside!
𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒 & 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐘
Fenced Freedom: Your pups are family here! Enjoy the rare downtown luxury of a private, semi-fenced yard.
Quiet Heights: Located via a private upstairs entrance, providing a peaceful "birds-eye" perspective of the town and mountains.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Palmer
Palmer is home to this apartment. Colony House Museum and Alaska Live Steamers are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Musk Ox Farm and Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
Palmer, AK
What's nearby
- Colony House Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Mat-Su Visitors Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Palmer Visitor Information Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
- Reindeer Farm - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- Sluice Box @ Alaska State Fair - 6 min drive
- Fred Meyer Fuel - 5 min walk
- Noisy Goose Cafe - 3 min drive
- Wendy's - 2 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
kimberly l.
16 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
kimberly l.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
About the host
Hosted by Derek
We're a couple from the Midwest who moved to Alaska for the military and loved it so much we decided to stay here. Our kids are into sports in Palmer and love hiking, fishing, and hanging out with friends in their free time.
Why they chose this property
This location is ideal for guests who want to stay within Palmer limits and be close enough to walk to the local shops and restaurants. There are so many things to do close to the property that you can't get bored!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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